Design Optimization of Pressurized Gyration Technology: Orifice Height Level Effects on Production Rate and Fiber Morphology by Ahmed Alneyadi, Angelo Delbusso, Anthony Harker, Mohan Edirisinghe

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Finite Element Simulations and Experimental Analysis for Efficient Mugwort Harvesting by Siqi Wang, Daode Zhang, Xinyu Hu, Rui Lu

“…In order to improve the efficiency of mugwort harvesting and reduce the crushing rate, the finite element method simulation and experiment are combined to study the optimal harvesting method of mugwort. Firstly, the parameters of the components of mugwort, such as the mugwort culm, mugwort stalk, and mugwort leaf, were investigated by tensile and three-point bending methods to determine the values of density, the modulus of elasticity, and Poisson’s ratio, and to establish the material mechanics model of mugwort. …”
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Global and regional perspectives on optimizing thermo-responsive dynamic windows for energy-efficient buildings by Yuan Gao, Jacob C. Jonsson, D. Charlie Curcija, Simon Vidanovic, Tianzhen Hong

“…Additionally, this study provides a practical guideline and an open-source mapping tool to optimize the intrinsic properties of thermo-responsive materials and evaluate their energy performance for sustainable buildings at various geographical scales.…”
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OPTIMIZATION OF THE HEART RATE CONTROL IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION BY MONITORING OF THE DIGOXIN CONCENTRATION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS by S. F. Zadvorev, A. A. Yakovlev, A. S. Pushkin, S. A. Rukavishnikova, A. E. Filippov, A. G. Obrezan

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Biochar from municipal organic waste: A low-cost adsorbent for Pb2+ and Cu2+ removal from aqueous solutions by Karen Garces-Porras, Jessika Corahua Ordoñez, Veronika Vera-Marmanillo

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Design and optimization of main structure of unmanned vehicle-based field crop phenotyping platform by TANG Zheng, YU Yue, LIU Yufei, CEN Haiyan

“…Then, the adaptive response surface method (ARSM) was applied for iterative calculation to obtain the optimal variables. Compared with the corresponding output response of the actual finite element model, the ARSM approximate model produced a low error of 3.79% and 4.32% in the main structure mass and the first-order modal frequency, respectively, which also obtained the maximum stress error of 4.24%, 4.14%, and 1.26% under the static and uniform speed conditions, starting conditions, and emergency shutdown conditions, respectively. …”
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Optimization of amorphous silicon solar cells through photonic crystals for enhanced optical properties by Hassan Sayed, Ashour M. Ahmed, Ali Hajjiah, M. A. Abdelkawy, Arafa H. Aly

“…However, their efficiency is constrained by low sunlight absorption resulting from the material’s indirect band gap and intrinsic properties of amorphous silicon. …”
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Research on the optimization of grouting flow detection sensor layouts based on laser ranging technology by Lichang Wang, Wei Long, Zhanghui Fei, Zhongli Yang, Meng Xu, Lu Wang

“…Abstract Accurate grouting flow measurement is critical for optimizing construction quality and reducing material waste in geotechnical engineering. …”
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Optimization of Urban Fire Emergency Resource Allocation Based on Pre-Allocated Swarm Algorithm by Xiaolei Zhang, Kaigong Zhao, Shang Gao, Changming Li

“…In addition, a multi-objective optimization model is built to achieve the shortest response time for emergency rescue teams and the lowest cost for material transportation. …”
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Novel machine learning driven design strategy for high strength Zn Alloys optimization with multiple constraints by Chenfeng Pan, Wenwen Lin, Jianxing Zhou, Wei Jian, Ka Chun Chan, Yuk Lun Chan, Lu Ren

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Thermal Optimization Design for a Small Flat-Panel Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite by Tian Bai, Yuanbo Zhang, Lin Kong, Hongrui Ao, Jisong Yu, Lei Zhang

“…This article introduces a small microwave remote sensing satellite weighing 310 kg, operating in low earth orbit (LEO). It is equipped with an X-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) antenna, capable of a maximum imaging resolution of 0.6 m. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Structural Optimization Analysis of PVC Axial Hollow-wall Pipe for Drainage by TANG Pengfei, HU Shaowei, LIU Guoan, YE Yuxiao, PAN Fuqu, HOU Zhaoguang

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Application of Topology Optimization as a Tool for the Design of Bracing Systems of High-Rise Buildings by Paulo Ulisses da Silva, Gustavo Bono, Marcelo Greco

“…A shielding effect was observed, reducing drag and base moment but with a lesser influence on lift. The topology optimization results show that material distribution is directly influenced by aerodynamic coefficients, with “X” bracing patterns in case of low torsion and an additional member when torsional effects increase. …”
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Technical, economic and environmental evaluation and optimization of the hybrid solar-wind power generation with desalination by Seyed Taher Kermani Alghorayshi, Milad Imandoust, Ali Montazeri, Rahim Zahedi

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Preparation and performance optimization of bromine-based perovskite quantum dot light-emitting diodes by CHEN Jiamin, CUI Xiangqian, HU Lufeng, YE Zhixiang, WANG Ning, LI Bobo, QIU Mingxia

“…By comparing the luminous efficiency of CsPbBr3 PeLEDs with the different thicknesses of light-emitting layer, we obtained that the optimal film thickness of the quantum dot light-emitting layer is 43.2 nm, but the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of CsPbBr3 PeLEDs is very low. …”
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Research progress on optimization strategies and applications of photocatalytic antibacterial activity of graphitic carbon nitride by Wenhui LI, Ruopeng WANG, Yuhe HAN, Sai WANG, Yumei ZHANG, Qiong LU, Jing AN

“…Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a carbon-based conjugated polymer material with a crystal structure similar to graphite, which exhibits unique potential in the field of photocatalytic antibacterial activity. …”
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Critical Design and Characterization Methodology for a Homemade Three-Axis Fluxgate Magnetometer Measuring Ultra-Low Magnetic Fields by Hava Can, Fatma Nur Çelik Kutlu, Peter Svec, Ivan Skorvanek, Hüseyin Sözeri, Çetin Doğan, Uğur Topal

“…Critical stages from material selection to sensor geometry optimization are discussed in detail. …”
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Development of prototyped molds for cranioplasty using desktop 3D printers: A single-center experience by Eduardo Burkot Hungria, Lorena Maria Dering, Maria Eduarda Rizzardi de Lima, Matheus Kahakura Franco Pedro, André Giacomelli Leal

“…However, the high cost of outsourced molds has prompted the exploration of desktop 3D printers as a viable, low-cost solution. Methods: This study demonstrates the additive manufacturing process of molds for cranioplasty using desktop 3D printers. …”
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Comparison and Optimization of Sr Isotope Analysis in Carbonate Rocks by Multiple-step Leaching Method by Xu PAN, Ziwei SUN, Jiwei GAO, Hongmei GONG, Xiaohong WANG, Meng DUAN, Yuanyuan XIAO

“…In order to obtain the primary carbonate fraction that reflects the primitive seawater, an effective leaching method is required.OBJECTIVESTo identify experimental procedures and target leaching steps that can effectively extract representative primary carbonate fractions in carbonate rock samples of varying purity and variety.METHODSReference materials of dolostone and limestone (GBW03105a and ECRM-782-1) were selected to represent carbonate rock samples with high purity, and natural samples of limestone (C-3, purity: 85%) and dolostone (E-3, purity: 65%) were selected to represent samples with low purity. …”
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On the fabrication of a FeCrAlMoTiNi multi-principal element alloy by material extrusion additive manufacturing by L. García de la Cruz, M. Campos, J.M. Torralba, P. Alvaredo

“…Their composition can be tailored to meet specific goals but their final microstructure, and thus properties, highly depends on the chosen processing technique. Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (MEX) provides freedom in geometry selection and maximum use and reuse of the starting materials. …”
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