Preparation and Properties of Water-based Nano-TiO2 Composite Phase Change Material by Ji Jun, Zeng Tao, Zhang Xuelai, Ren Yinglei, Chen Yufeng, Gao Yahan

“…Because of the large supercooling degree during the phase change period and the low thermal conductivity of water, a composite water-based phase change material containing nanoparticles and a dispersing agent was developed. …”
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Simulation Study of Readily Manufactured High-Performance Polarization Gratings Based on Cured HSQ Materials by Jiatong Liu, Jun Xu, Ruiting Hao, Gang Chen, Wen Wang, Pengcheng Sheng, Huizi Li, Yunzhi Wang

“…In this article, we present a simulation model for the fabrication of high-performance polarized gratings using electron-beam cured HSQ (Hydrogen Silsesquioxane Polymer) materials technology. By optimizing structural design, a high transmittance of 88–97% and an extinction ratio of ≥55 dB over a wide spectral range of 3–5 µm was achieved. …”
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Clay-Based Materials for Heavy Metals Adsorption: Mechanisms, Advancements, and Future Prospects in Environmental Remediation by Pengsheng Wang, Xinkai Shen, Shusheng Qiu, Long Zhang, Yanping Ma, Jinbao Liang

“…This review delves into the mechanisms, recent advancements, and future prospects of clay mineral-based materials in the adsorption of heavy metals. Clay minerals such as kaolinite, montmorillonite, and bentonite have demonstrated immense potential for the removal of heavy metals from water and soil due to their natural abundance, low cost, and high efficiency. …”
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High speed removal of toxic acid red dye using photocatalytic-hybrid composite material by Rabia Shaheen, Muhammad Asif Hanif

“…The results indicated that neutral pH, low dosage, high concentration, and more contact time, enhanced the adsorption capacity of W-Cu/TiO2 nanocomposite. …”
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Parametric effects of phase change material on solar still productivity: Thermal modeling and selection guides by Adil A.M. Omara, Omer Elfarouk E. Mohamed, Abubaker A.M. Mohammedali, R. Dhivagar

“…A solar still utilizes solar energy to produce freshwater by evaporating and condensing saline water, known for its simplicity but limited by low productivity and intermittent solar availability. …”
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Lightweight and ultra-high ductility engineered geopolymer composite for marine application: Design and material characterization by Jun Li, Lingzhi Li, Lei Su, Mahfouz Ahmadi, Iftikhor Kalandarbekov, Kequan Yu, Fei Wang

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Research on the method of weight calculation and equipment arrangement optimization of tramcar by DUAN Huadong, LIU Xiaofeng, JIANG Zhongcheng, ZHANG Bo

“…Because of its low optimization efficiency and only searching the local optimal solution, the mixed integer linear programming algorithm was finally proposed to develop the tram equipment layout optimization model. …”
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Calculation of Optical Parameters of Thin Films of Structural Materials of Thermal Uncooled Bolometric Type Detector by Van Trieu Tran, K. V. Korsak, P. E. Novikov, I. Yu. Lovshenko, S. M. Zavadski, D. A. Golosov, A. A. Stepanov, A. A. Hubarevich, V. V. Kolos, Ya. A. Solovjov, D. S. Liauchuk, V. R. Stempitsky

“…The performance of such detectors depends on optimizing critical parameters, which are dictated by both the geometrical design and the electrical, optical, and thermal properties of the materials used. …”
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Analysis of the physical and mechanical properties of coal-based solid waste filling material at early ages by Zheng Wu, Zheng Wu, Lizhen Xu, Chang Xin, Wen Zhang

“…Fly ash-based filling materials are widely used in coal mine backfilling due to their cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits, but their application is often hindered by low early-age strength, poor fluidity, and severe water segregation. …”
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EFFECT OF WATER-CEMENT RATIO ON RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF FOAM CONCRETE MADE OF LOCAL RAW MATERIALS by Kamil A. Otsokov

“…During the experimental work, the following materials were used: M500 cement, siliceous filler (quartz sand from the deposit in the Kumtorkalinsky district of the Republic of Dagestan with a low modulus of grain size, various synthetic foaming agents), perlite sand, ground expanded clay sand (Kizilyurt, Republic of Dagestan), stone crushing screenings (Kizilyurt, Republic of Dagestan). …”
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Strength development and solidification mechanism of soils with different properties stabilized by cement-slag-based materials by Yongxiang Zhou, Menghao Huo, Lingshuai Zhang, Qingfeng Guan

“…Through comprehensive physical, chemical, and microscopic experiments, the differences in strength between acidic high-plastic liquid-limited clay and alkaline low-plastic liquid-limited coarse-grained soil, the optimal Ca(OH)2 dosage, and the mechanisms behind strength development in solidified soil were examined. …”
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Significance of the Powder Metallurgy Approach and Its Processing Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium-Based Materials by Sachin Kumar Sharma, Sandra Gajević, Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Dhanesh G. Mohan, Yogesh Sharma, Mladen Radojković, Blaža Stojanović

“…Among these, CNTs emerge as a standout reinforcement due to their ability to enhance multiple properties when used at optimal weight fractions. Further, this study delves into the interaction between reinforcement types and matrix materials, emphasizing the importance of uniform dispersion in preventing porosity and improving durability. …”
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Optimizing Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete for Sustainable Construction Practices by T Porpadham, S Thirugnanasambandam

“…GPC, utilizing industrial by-products like fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), offers a low-carbon alternative to conventional concrete (CC). …”
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On the advisability of long-term use of low-dose glucocorticoids in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis by A. V. Gordeev, E. V. Matyanova, E. G. Zotkin, A. M. Lila

“…Despite decades of GC use in comprehensive RA therapy, questions regarding the optimal safe dose, treatment duration, and the necessity of discontinuation or complete avoidance of these drugs remain unresolved.Objective: to assess the efficacy and safety of long-term low-dose GC use in elderly RA patients based on real-world clinical data.Material and methods. …”
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THE POTENTIAL OF POLLARD AND RICE BRAN WITH FRACTIONATION PROCESS AS RAW MATERIALS FOR HIGH FIBER PROCESSED FOOD by Ainun Nafisah, Nahrowi Nahrowi

“…These two ingredients are generally not used as the main raw material for food products and are diverted as feed ingredients due to their low nutritional content. …”
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Carboxymethyl Dextran-Based Biosensor for Simultaneous Determination of IDO-1 and IFN-Gamma in Biological Material by Zuzanna Zielinska, Anna Sankiewicz, Natalia Kalinowska, Beata Zelazowska-Rutkowska, Tomasz Guszcz, Leszek Ambroziak, Miroslaw Kondratiuk, Ewa Gorodkiewicz

“…Relevant studies were conducted to optimize the activities of the biosensor by employing appropriate reagent concentrations. …”
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Frictional Characteristics and Mechanical Model of PTFE Against Stainless Steel Under Low Loads by ZHAO Shoujiang, DAI Junwu

“…Given the close relationship between friction characteristics and contact surface pressure, it is of practical significance to investigate the friction characteristics of PTFE and stainless steel under low load conditions. This research contributes to enhancing the accuracy of isolation effect predictions and optimizing the design of seismic isolators.MethodsThe specimens of PTFE and 304 stainless steel were prepared to ensure a smooth surface and accurate size, and a test device was designed and constructed. …”
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Study of heavy metals adsorption using a silicate-based material: Experiments and theoretical insights by Lisdelys González-Rodrı́guez, Yoan Hidalgo-Rosa, Julio Omar Prieto Garcı́a, Manuel A. Treto-Suárez, Karel Mena-Ulecia, Osvaldo Yañez

“…This knowledge can then be used to design and optimize low-cost silicate-based materials for effective heavy metal removal, contributing to efforts to address environmental pollution and protect public health.…”
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Material matters: artificial substrate composition and biofilm presence influence larval settlement of Diadema antillarum by Johanna Catharina Rippen, Johanna Catharina Rippen, Tom Wijers, Tom Wijers, Charlotte Geerte Elisabeth Van Bruggen, Marc Antoun, Marc Antoun, Britas Klemens Eriksson, Alwin Hylkema, Alwin Hylkema

“…To make artificial reefs more sustainable and ecologically optimal, research into alternative materials is required. …”
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Particleboard Surface Optimization for High-Quality Laminating with Decor Paper by Coskun Kursun, Saadettin Murat Onat, Orhan Kelleci, Suheyla Esin Koksal

“…This study is the first comprehensive optimization approach to improve quality in coating low-density particle boards with decorative paper, potentially leading to material savings and production efficiency for the furniture and coating industries.…”
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