Low-Cost Air Gap Metasurface Structure for High Absorption Efficiency Energy Harvesting by Wei Hu, Zhao Yang, Fading Zhao, Guangjun Wen, Jian Li, Yongjun Huang, Daniele Inserra, Zhizhang (David) Chen

“…Differently from the previously presented structures which require the use of thicker and low-loss (and for this reason high cost) dielectric substrates, the presented work employs a dual-layer structure with a thin low-loss material and an air gap; they allow for the design of very high absorption efficiency metamaterial-based surfaces, with noticeably reduced costs. …”
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A Novel Automated Decision-Making Process for Analysis of Ions and Organic Materials in Drinking Water by Javanbakht T.

“…This paper applies a novel automated decision-making process with TOPSIS to analyze ions and organic materials in drinking water. The hypothesis was that the modified TOPSIS algorithm with the Łukasiewicz fuzzy disjunction would be appropriate to optimize the drinking water samples. …”
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Design and Experimentation of a Low-Damage Combined Full-Feeding Peanut Picking Device by Jinming Zheng, Shuqi Shang, Ning Zhang, Yao Wu, Xiaochan Wang, Nan Xu

“…To address the issues of high pod damage rate and unpicked pod rate in the picking device of peanut picking combine harvesters during the harvesting of sun-dried peanuts, a low-damage peanut picking device was developed. …”
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Enhancing material properties with a sustainable wood-quartz-HDPE composite: a study on strength by Vishalagoud S. Patil, Arun Y. Patil, Piyush Kumar, Anil Kumar, Raman Kumar, Chander Prakash, P. C. Arunakumara, Mallikarjungouda B. Patil, Keshavamurthy R., Jaber M. Asiri, Yunus Khan T. M., Shaik Mohamed Shamsudeen

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A New Approach to Characterize Superplastic Materials from Free-Forming Test and Inverse Analysis by Gillo Giuliano, Wilma Polini

“…In this work, a new procedure is presented that implies the two material parameters vary with strain. It allows for a reduction in the number of constants needed to determine the material constitutive equation, thus requiring low simulation time compared to models that adopt the multiple-objective optimization based on genetic algorithms (GAs). …”
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Are there benefits of low doses of ACE inhibitors, MRAs, diuretics and statins in the treatment of heart failure? by V. А. Lysenko

“…To present and discuss our own clinical and scientific data concerning the role of beta-blockers and inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system, diuretics, statins in the treatment of CHF patients and optimization of dosage schemes. Material and methods. …”
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Thermodynamic carbon pump: an account paper of CO2 adsorption in low and medium-temperature by Chunfeng Li, Ruikai Zhao, Shuangjun Li, Zhixin Huang, Junyao Wang, Shuai Deng

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Surimi and Low-Salt Surimi Gelation: Key Components to Enhance the Physicochemical Properties of Gels by Noman Walayat, María Blanch, Helena M. Moreno

“…Surimi-based products are nutritionally valuable due to their essential amino acid composition, their content of high-quality proteins with excellent digestibility, and their low fat content. However, to achieve the desired texture, a significant amount of salt (1–3%) must be added, which could compromise their health benefits. …”
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Temperature simulation analysis and wear experimental of diamond abrasive grains cutting steel mixed materials by Min WEI, Yongjin SHI, Zihang GUO

“…Next, using AdvantEdge simulation software, a kinetic simulation model of diamond grit cutting reinforced concrete materials is established under various working conditions, including dry cutting, low-temperature air cooling, high-pressure water cooling, liquid nitrogen cooling, and low-temperature spray cooling. …”
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Sustainable utilization of iron ore tailings as an alternative material in asphalt pavements: A systematic review by Chundi Si, Bin Guo, Lei Feng, Jiupeng Zhang, Xinwen Gao, Zeyu Wu, Shaolei Yin, Ying Gao, Yanshun Jia, Ben Niu

“…The low pozzolanic reactivity of IOT, particularly those with high iron content, remains a major limitation for cementitious materials. …”
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Study of the Formation of Low-Dimensional Defect States in Single-Crystal Silicon with the Participation of Oxygen by Akramjon Y. Boboev, Biloliddin M. Ergashev, Nuritdin Y. Yunusaliyev, Murodiljon M. Xotamov

“…This study investigates the formation of low-dimensional defect states in monocrystalline silicon involving oxygen, focusing on structural inhomogeneities and their impact on material properties. …”
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A review of heat treatments applied to low and medium and high carbon steels used in cold drawn by Luis Humberto Campos Becerra

“…Abstract Work hardening through Cold Draw (CD) in low and medium carbon steels is a field of growing interest in materials science, with significant applications in the power generation, nuclear, defense, military, and aerospace industries. …”
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Recent Progress of Phase Change Materials and Their Applications in Facility Agriculture and Related-Buildings—A Review by Yijing Cui, Raza Gulfam, Yousaf Ishrat, Saqib Iqbal, Feng Yao

“…Energy-saving technologies are essential to the green and low-carbon development of facility agriculture. …”
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Study of Magnetic Features of NiFe Feromagnetic Materials at Various Composition Variations by Simulation Methods by Firman Hanif Romadhon, Lutfi Rohman, Imam Rofi’i

“…In conclusion, NiFe material with Ni10Fe90 composition shows optimal magnetic performance at high temperatures, making it a promising candidate for applications in certain thermal environments. …”
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Novel Design and Optimization of Porous Titanium Structure for Mandibular Reconstruction by Renshun Liu, Yuxiong Su, Weifa Yang, Xiaobing Dang, Chunyu Zhang, Ruxu Du, Yong Zhong

“…A porous material is considered to be a potential material that can be used to repair bone defects. …”
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Optimization of fractional composition of the excipient in the elastomeric covering for asphalt highways by E. M. Nurullaev, A. S. Ermilov

“…The coefficient of dynamic viscosity of polymeric suspension or the initial module of a viscoelasticity of the join solidification low-molecular rubbers with the final functional groups, filled by many fractional dioxide of silicon are considered as criteria of optimization. …”
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A multi-objective synergistic design for low modulus and high yield strength in complex concentrated alloys by Qingfeng Yin, Yuan Wu, Honghui Wu, Xiaobin Zhang, Suihe Jiang, Hui Wang, Xiongjun Liu, Zhaoping Lu

“…Abstract Low Young’s modulus and high yield strength are concurrently needed to meet the performance requirements of metallic implant materials. …”
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Molecular Hydrogen Chemisorbed on Unsaturated Coordinate Ti: A New Designed Materials for Hydrogen Storage by Chengguang Lang, Lei Zhang, Cheng‐Jie Yang, Hanwu Dong, Hao Zhong, Chung‐Li Dong, Jun Chen, Aijun Du, Yi Jia, Liuzhang Ouyang, Xiangdong Yao

“…Abstract Solid‐state hydrogen storage materials with optimal binding energy are essential for hydrogen storage and transportation applications and pose long‐standing challenges. …”
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Portable and Low-Cost Paper-Based Sensor Integrated with Smartphone for Chromium Ions Detection by Pambudi Teguh, Umam Hilman Imadul, Putri Fajar Amelia Rachmawati, Halimah Melisa Nur, Anjani Cindy Salsabilla

“…The detection of targeted chromium has been evaluated using digital image-based colorimetric analysis, with parameters of chromogenic concentration, pH, and reaction time optimized. The SEM image shows a layer of silica on the surface of the paper, indicating that the silica-supporting material was successfully coated. …”
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Sn–31Bi–19In alloy: A golden ratio design for exceptional elongation, high strength, and low-temperature soldering by Yu-An Shen, Chih-Hsiang Liu, Hao-Zhe Kao

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