Research on non-invasive monitoring of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of myotendinous complex in patients with herniated disk with radiculopathy (pre- and post-surgery)... by Ioana-Simona Cazacu, Aurelian Anghelescu, Gelu Onose

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Optimization of nano-finned enclosure-shaped latent heat thermal energy storage units using CFD, RSM, and enhanced hill climbing algorithm by Tao Hai, Ihab Omar, As’ad Alizadeh, Neeraj Varshney, Saurav Dixit, Abbas J. Sultan, Ali E. Anqi, Sanjay Bhatnagar, Husam Rajab, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh

“…However, traditional latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems face significant challenges due to the low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs), leading to prolonged charging/discharging times and reduced efficiency. …”
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Preparation and capacitor optimization of MnO2/AC using I-optimal coordinate exchange model by Tilahun Temesgen, Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa, C.R. Ravikumar, Lemma Teshome Tufa, Syed Khasim, Dereje Tsegaye, H.C. Ananda Murthy, Yilkal Dessie

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An organic trimer molecule with carbon black as an active material for supercapacitor applications by Arjun Rego, Elliot Evans, Navid Noor, Storm Gourley, Alejandra Ibarra Espinoza, Amirhossein Foroozan Ebrahimy, Drew Higgins

“…Quinone-based organic molecules show promise as electrode active materials for supercapacitor applications due to their reversible redox activity, high theoretical capacitances, low cost, nontoxicity, and renewability. …”
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Empleo de material plástico reciclable para la fabricación de materiales de construcción: una revisión by Alexandro Banini Ospina, Saieth Baudilio Chaves Pabón

“…The inclusion of materials that are difficult to degrade such as Plastic Waste (PW) have been presented as an object of study over the last years, ways to reuse said material were found, new and different forms of inclusion of these materials were observed, such as Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) in coarse and fine aggregates, in the form of aggregates, plastic fibers and fused at high temperatures with natural aggregates, optimal hygrothermal behaviors were obtained, resistance to compression and notable bending, acceptable ductilities among other characteristics, likewise in similar studies with the inclusion of Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), mixtures of PET with another variety of PW and with other materials that are difficult to degrade other than PW were observed, where important results were highlighted, in the same way studies of materials with the inclusion of PW in the manufacture of laminates have been reported, others such as fired and unfired bricks with certain inclusions of PW such as Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), crushed glass fusions with PW are presented here, showing significant mechanical results, as presented in clayey soils stabilized with these PW and those found with the use of Recycled Plastic Pins (RPP) for the stabilization of slopes and embankments.…”
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Optimizing structured surfaces for diffractive waveguides by Yuntian Wang, Yuhang Li, Tianyi Gan, Kun Liao, Mona Jarrahi, Aydogan Ozcan

“…Abstract We introduce universal diffractive waveguide designs that can match the performance of conventional dielectric waveguides and achieve various functionalities. Optimized using deep learning, diffractive waveguides can be cascaded to form any desired length and are comprised of transmissive diffractive surfaces that permit the propagation of desired modes with low loss and high mode purity. …”
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Optimization of HIFU monotherapy for prostate cancer by K. V. Pozdnyakov, V. V. Bazaev, V. V. Dutov

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Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale by Gregor Pieplow, Cem Güney Torun, Charlotta Gurr, Joseph H. D. Munns, Franziska Marie Herrmann, Andreas Thies, Tommaso Pregnolato, Tim Schröder

“…Abstract The detection of individual charges plays a crucial role in fundamental material science and the advancement of classical and quantum high-performance technologies that operate with low noise. …”
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Constructing polymorphic phase boundary for high-performance inorganic photostrictive materials by Chen Chen, Wenhao Liu, Fengwu Guo, Xiang He, Lu Wang, Muzaffar Ahmad Boda, Xiao Wang, Junwei Luo, Zhiguo Yi

“…Here, we demonstrate the effective optimization of the photostriction of inorganic materials by constructing polymorphic phase boundary (PPB) in Pb3V2-x P x O8 compounds. …”
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Utilization of plastic and glass waste mixed with sand as an alternative brick materials by Badiea A. Mahyoub, Amer H. Abdu, Adel A. Ahmed, Ibtisam M. Kamal

“…Plastic brick prepared poses a density less than the conventional bricks, and acceptable hardness. Low water absorption also reflected that the plastic brick could be used in the construction. …”
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Enhancing Thermoelectric Performance of Cd₃P₂ by Alloying with Dirac Material Cd₃As₂ by Kunling Peng, Chenjian Fu, Yunzhen Du, Sikang Zheng, Meng Tian, Pengfei Gao, Jianjun Ying, Wenbin Yi, Xu Lu, Sheng Zhang, Guoyu Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhou

“…This substantial improvement in mobility across the entire temperature range resulted in a twofold increase in the power factor and a marked enhancement in thermoelectric performance, particularly in the low‐temperature region. These results provide foundational insights into the thermoelectric behavior governed by the interplay between the semiconductor Cd₃P₂ and the Dirac material Cd₃As₂, establishing a framework for further research and performance optimization of this solid solution system.…”
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Self-propelled Subsurface Radar Detector of Low-Depth Objects by I. Yu. Malevich, A. S. Lopatchenko, T. V. Shukevich

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Prediction of Low-Temperature Rheological Properties of SBS Modified Asphalt by Qian Chen, Chaohui Wang, Liang Song

“…The extreme learning machine (ELM) algorithm optimized by genetic algorithm (GA) was used to quickly predict the low-temperature rheological properties of styrenic block copolymer (SBS) modified asphalt through the properties of the raw materials. …”
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Low-Loss Graphene Waveguide Modulator for Mid-Infrared Waves by Jinwen Huang, Zhengyong Song

“…The influences of structural parameter and chemical potential of graphene are studied to optimize the dimension and working mode. Simulation reveals that our structure can make a balance between high figure of merit (FOM) and low propagation loss, and it reaches a high modulation depth of <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text{2.5 dB}/ \mu\text{m}$</tex-math></inline-formula>. …”
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Grain Seed Treatment by a Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field by A. S. Dorokhov, M. E. Chaplygin, A. G. Aksenov, L. S. Shibryaeva, N. D. Blinov, A. S. Chulkov, A. V. Podzorov

“…(Research purpose) The study aims to investigate the influence of low-frequency electromagnetic field on the composition and properties of grain seeds. …”
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Experimental Testing of a Heat Exchanger with Composite Material for Deep Dehumidification by Valeria Palomba, Antonio Fotia, Fabio Costa, Davide La Rosa, Vincenza Brancato

“…Deep dehumidification is crucial for industrial applications requiring ultra-low humidity levels. Traditional cooling-based dehumidification struggles to achieve low dew points efficiently due to excessive energy consumption and frost formation risks. …”
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Integration of Networks of Sensors and Electronics for Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Materials by Fabrizia Ghezzo, Anthony F. Starr, David R. Smith

“…Therefore, design tools must be developed to achieve optimized, safe, and reliable structures. High values of stress concentrations due to the presence of a rigid device within a highly anisotropic material can trigger the initiation of microcracks in the resin matrix. …”
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Research Progress of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials in Automobile Body Lightweight by Tang Haifeng

“…In the future, it is necessary to optimize the production process through the research and development of new materials, intelligent manufacturing technology, and promote multi-material collaborative design to balance lightweight and cost control. …”
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A Comparative Study of Material and Structural Configurations in Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting by Fahmidul Huq Syed, Li Wah Thong, Mirza Farrukh Baig, Yee Kit Chan, M. N. Ervina Efzan

“…The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive comparison of different materials and configurations, highlighting the critical role of structural design and material properties in optimizing piezoelectric energy harvesters for low-power applications. …”
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An experimental study of drainage properties of fibrillar-structured materials for glaucoma surgery by N. S. Khodzhaev, M. N. Kolomeytsev

“…In the experiment, the optimal structure was determined, which corresponds to the conditions of physiological hydrodynamics of the eye and ensuring the maintenance of intraocular pressure in the low-norm region. …”
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