Experimental investigation of effect of specimen thickness on fracture toughness of Al-TiC composites by M. S. Raviraj, C. M. Sharanaprabhu, G. C. Mohankumar

“…The Al6061-TiC metal matrix composites were produced by stir casting method to ensure uniform distribution of the TiC particulates in the Al matrix. …”
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Effects of Composition and Calcination Temperature on Photocatalytic Evolution over from Glycerol and Water Mixture by Cancan Fan, Xitao Wang, Huanxin Sang, Fen Wang

“…A series of sulfide coupled semiconductors supported on SiO2, (), was prepared by incipient wet impregnation method. The photocatalysts were characterized by XRD, XPS, TPR, and UV/Vis DRS. …”
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EFFECT OF VACUM TREATMENT ON TECHNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF HEAT-RESISTANT CERAMZYT-CONCRETE ON COMPOSITIONAL BINDING by Sh. A. Alimuradov, A. M. Gadzhiev, Kh. N. Khadzhishalapov, T. A. Hezhev

“…Objectives The aim of the study is to study the effect of vacuum treatment, heating temperature, mixing time and load force on the strength of heat-resistant expanded clay concrete for lining thermal units.Method The study is based on the vacuum processing technology of heat-resistant concrete based on a composite binder for lining the hearth of a trolley of a brick kiln, vacuum-packed concrete mix.Result The effect of vacuum processing of the mixture on the technological properties of heat-resistant expanded clay concrete on a composite binder made from Portland cement and finely ground expanded clay activated in a planetary mill (Activator-4M) is investigated. …”
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Bird Diversity and Community Composition in Kafta Sheraro National Park, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia by Teklay Girmay, Zeyede Teshome, Tesfay Tesfamichael

“…Data were collected from August 2017 to March 2018 in the national park. Point count method was employed to collect data on bird species diversity and species composition. …”
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The Effect of Exposed Glass Fibers and Particles of Bioactive Glass on the Surface Wettability of Composite Implants by Aous A. Abdulmajeed, Lippo V. Lassila, Pekka K. Vallittu, Timo O. Närhi

“…Photopolymerized and heat postpolymerized composite substrates were made for both groups. The surface wettability, topography, and roughness were analyzed. …”
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Improving The Mechanical and Electrical Performance Of Composite Laminates By Including Nano-particles: Review Article by Lina Hider Ali, Farouk Omar. Hamdoon, Hussein Qumar, Khayale Jan

“…In this regard, efforts have been made to improve the mechanical and electrical properties of composite laminates by using nanoparticles. …”
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Evaluation of Marginal Integrity of Four Bulk-Fill Dental Composite Materials: In Vitro Study by Mirosław Orłowski, Bożena Tarczydło, Renata Chałas

“…The aim of the study was to compare under in vitro conditions marginal sealing of 4 different bulk-fill materials composite restorations of class II. Methods. Comparative evaluation concerned 4 composites of a bulk-fill type: SonicFill, Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill, Filtek Bulk Fill, and SDR. …”
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Experimental Investigation and Discrete Element Modelling of Composite Hollow Spheres Subjected to Dynamic Fracture by Arthur Coré, Jean-Benoît Kopp, Philippe Viot, Jean-Luc Charles, Fréderic Dau

“…A numerical model based on the discrete element method is investigated to simulate the single sphere crushing. …”
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Spray-synthesized organic composite/hydroxyapatite coating on magnesium alloys with enhanced corrosion resistance by Guoqiang Wang, Guoqiang Wang, Yi Wei, Jinquan Hong, Jiangquan Lv

“…The development and production of anti-corrosive coatings are critical for medical implants, particularly those that utilize composite coatings made from both flexible organic materials and rigid inorganic materials, which exhibit advantageous mechanical properties and resistance to corrosion. …”
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Free vibration analysis of functionally graded shell panels with various geometric shapes in thermal environment by Duong Thanh Huan, Tran Huu Quoc, Tran Minh Tu

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Impact of in-office bleaching agents on the optical properties of universal resin composites: an in vitro analysis by Esra Özyurt, Merve Nezir, Hanife Altınışık, Mediha Büyükgöze Dindar

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the surface color stability, transluceny and gloss changes of seven different universal resin composites after bleaching treatment protocol. Methods Fifty-six disc-shaped specimens were prepared, with eight specimens each of the universal resin composites Filtek Z250 (F), Filtek Universal (FU), Harmonize (H), Vittra Unique (VU), Omnichroma (O), Essentia Universal (EU), Charisma Diamond One (CDO). …”
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Effect of Staining and Bleaching protocol on Color Change of Bioactive Resin Composite Restorative Materials by Shara Ismael Sajini

“…Materials and Methods: Three light-cured resin composites—Tetric N-Ceram, Shade A2, Beauty II, shade A2, and Alkasite fluoride-releasing resin (Cention N)—were used for this study. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Flexural Behavior of Composite-Reinforced Top-Hat Shape Beam by Nima Zahedan, Hamed Ahmadi, Gholam Hossein Liaghat

“…Reinforcements are conducted by employing fiber glass-epoxy composite material. Three types of reinforced beams are presented which are either improved by composite-laminating, or by installation of an extra composite-made internal reinforcement. …”
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In-situ aluminum 7075 metal matrix composites development for additive friction stir deposition by Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Saeid Zavari, Tristan D. Thai, Yehong Chen, Ehsan Bagheri, Shengmin Guo

“…It shows the significant potential of AFSD in fabricating Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites (AMMC) for producing high-quality AMMC components with comparable or superior performance to those made by conventional methods.…”
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Structure Formation and Curing Stage of Arbolite–Concrete Composites Based on Iron-Sulfur Binders by Baizak Isakulov, Abilkhair Issakulov, Agnieszka Dąbska

“…Due to abrasion and impact, the mutual neutralization and detoxification methods of industrial waste toxic components through their mechanochemical treatment on the structures of ball mill LShM-750, were used to obtain iron-sulfur-containing binders. …”
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Influence of wave effect on fiber stress limit under tensile tests of composite material by I. R. Antypas, Amer Karnoub, A. G. Dyachenkо

“…The work objective was to study the influence of the wave effect on the tensile strength of polymer composites of a fibrous structure.Materials and Methods. …”
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Scientific and practical aspects of assessing the biochemical composition of raw materials for the production of fruit distillates by L. N. Krikunova, E. V. Dubinina, E. V. Uljanova, A. A. Moiseeva, S. M. Tomgorova

“…The data on the main physico-chemical characteristics of aroma-forming volatile components found in the fresh fruit types under consideration and methods for their analysis are presented. The generalized estimation of technological peculiarities of preparation of individual types of fruit raw materials for fermentation and distillation depending on their biochemical composition is given. …”
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Perilla Seed Oil and Protein: Composition, Health Benefits, and Potential Applications in Functional Foods by Lijun Guan, Ling Zhu, Xindi Zhang, Yaxi Han, Kunlun Wang, Nina Ji, Xinmiao Yao, Ye Zhou, Bo Li, Qing Chen, Jing Fan, Dixin Sha, Shuwen Lu

“…The balanced amino acid ratio and good functional properties of perilla seed protein make it suitable for a variety of food applications. The chemical composition, health benefits, and potential applications of PSO as well as the structural characterization, functional properties, modification methods, bioactivities, and application scenarios of perilla seed protein are comprehensively presented in this paper. …”
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Effect of different light-curing techniques on hardness of a microhybrid dental composite resin by Alessandra Nara de Souza Rastelli, Ricardo Scarparo Navarro, José Roberto Cury Saad, Marcelo Ferrarezi de Andrade, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato

“… Objective: This study assessed the Vickers hardness provided by two LCUs when using (1) direct and indirect light-curing techniques, (2) 40 and 60 seconds and (3) top and bottom surfaces. Material and Methods: One halogen Curing Light 2500 (3M Espe) and one LED (MM Optics) were used by direct and indirect (0, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mm of dental structure) techniques during 40 and 60 seconds. …”
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Impact of body composition on vitamin D requirements in healthy adults with vitamin D deficiency by Dexing Dai, Yali Ling, Feng Xu, Haibo Li, Rui Wang, Yingying Gu, Xuedi Xia, An Xiong, Ruoman Sun, Lei Qiu, Ya Ding, Yixin Yu, Xueyang Cai, Zhongjian Xie

“…However, it is unclear which specific body composition is the determining factor affecting the bioavailability of vitamin D after supplementation. …”
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