Charging Ahead: The Evolution and Reliability of Nickel‐Zinc Battery Solutions by Idris Temitope Bello, Hassan Raza, Alabi Tobi Michael, Madithedu Muneeswara, Neha Tewari, Wang Bingsen, Yin Nee Cheung, Zungsun Choi, Steven T. Boles

“…This study thoroughly examines the degradation mechanisms and approaches to improve the reliability of Ni‐Zn batteries: Starting with their basic chemistry, operating principles, and degradation pathways, strategies for improvement are explored including material modification, electrolyte optimization, cell design approaches, and thermal management techniques. …”
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Electro-anaerobic digestion as carbon–neutral solutions by Suraj Negi, Jyi-Yong Chai, Audrey Clara Tanesha Tjhin, Shu-Yuan Pan

“…Abstract Electro-anaerobic digestion (EAD) is a promising biowaste treatment technology that integrates a low electric field with conventional anaerobic digestion to enhance biogas yield. …”
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IMPROVING THE METHOD OF FROZEN BERRY PROCESSING IN THE DEVICE WITH VIBRATING PLATE by Sorokopud A.F., Plotnikov I.B., Plotnikova L.V.

“…Noted are drawbacks of the common method of processing of frozen fruit raw material in the field of low- frequency mechanical vibrations. …”
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Influence of the Drilling Parameters in the Single-Lip Deep-Hole Drilling Process on the Surface Integrity of Nickel-Based Alloy by Tao Wu, Fangchao Zhang, Haoguang Zhou, Dong Zhang

“…Optimal medium MRR range (280–380 mm³/min) achieves synergistic RL/PDL optimization, reducing machining-affected zone thickness (MAZ < 35 μm) while maintaining fatigue resistance. …”
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Enhancing biosensor capabilities through laccase immobilization in nanostructured Langmuir-Blodgett films for phenol detection by A.C. Machado, C. Salvo-Comino, M.L. Rodriguez-Mendez, L. Caseli

“…In this study, we immobilized Laccase (Lac) in a biomimetic environment provided by a nanostructured Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) film of an amphiphilic material (octadecylamine, ODA), where poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT) has been coimmobilized as the electron mediator. …”
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPLEX FOR FRICTION AND WEAR INVESTIGATIONS BY THE «DISC ON PLATE» METHOD by F. F. Komarov, V. V. Pilko, V. N. Kuleshov

“…Typical results of usage of the developed machine for friction coefficient measurements and the determination of the wear resistance of massive, homogeneous surfacehardened materials and alloys with coatings are shown. The high efficiency of the created equipment complex during investigation of coatings, optimization of coating depositing processes and the modification of the surface layers are shown in the study. …”
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Underwater Drag Reduction Applications and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: A Review by Zaixiang Zheng, Xin Gu, Shengnan Yang, Yue Wang, Ying Zhang, Qingzhen Han, Pan Cao

“…Future research should focus on the analysis of drag reduction mechanisms and optimization of material properties under multi-physical field coupling conditions, the development of efficient and low-cost manufacturing processes, and the enhancement of surface stability and adaptability through dynamic self-healing coatings and smart response materials. …”
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Experimental and Computational Approaches for the Structural Study of Novel Ca-Rich Zeolites from Incense Stick Ash and Their Application for Wastewater Treatment by Virendra Kumar Yadav, Nisha Choudhary, Daoud Ali, G. Gnanamoorthy, Gajendra Kumar Inwati, Mohammed HA. Almarzoug, Gokhlesh Kumar, Samreen Heena Khan, Mitesh B. Solanki

“…Incense stick ash (ISA) was used as a precursor material for the synthesis of low Si zeolites by the alkali-treatment method. …”
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Integrated Energy Storage Systems for Enhanced Grid Efficiency: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies and Applications by Raphael I. Areola, Abayomi A. Adebiyi, Katleho Moloi

“…This work bridges critical gaps in renewable energy integration, offering actionable insights for policymakers and grid operators to achieve resilient, low-carbon energy systems.…”
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Exploiting spinel manganese oxide decorated with silver nanoparticles as electrodes for supercapacitor application by Monika Michalska, Martin Sarman, Janhavi Sharma, Chandini Kumar, Kamil Sobczak, Pramod Kumar Singh, Amrita Jain

“…The findings demonstrate the potential of this new system to enhance energy storage capabilities, marking a substantial advancement in supercapacitor research, and this study sets the foundation for future investigations into scalable, high-performance energy storage solutions, emphasizing both innovation in material design and process optimization.…”
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Machine learning for experimental design of ultrafast electron diffraction by Mohammad Shaaban, Sami El-Borgi, Aravind Krishnamoorthy

“…By building on CNN’s ability to learn compressed representations of diffraction patterns that map to distinct material dynamics, we construct Convolutional Variational Autoencoder models to track structural phase transformation in a model material system through the time trajectory of UED images in the low-dimensional latent space. …”
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Crushing Modeling and Crushing Characterization of Silage <i>Caragana korshinskii Kom.</i> by Wenhang Liu, Zhihong Yu, Aorigele, Qiang Su, Xuejie Ma, Zhixing Liu

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for the structural optimization of crushing equipment, suppression of circulation layer effects, and the realization of low-energy, high-efficiency processing.…”
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Effect of Nano-Modified Recycled Wood Fibers on the Micro/Macro Properties of Rapid-Hardening Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Composites by Chunyu Ma, Liang Wang, Yujiao Li, Qiuyi Li, Gongbing Yue, Yuanxin Guo, Meinan Wang, Xiaolong Zhou

“…The modified SAC composites maintained favorable thermal properties, with NS reducing thermal conductivity by 6.8% through density optimization, whereas the KH560-treated specimens retained low conductivity despite slight density increases. …”
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From First Frost to Last Snow: Tracking the Microclimate Evolution of Greenhouses Across North China’s Winter Spectrum by Hongrun Liu, He Zhao, Yanan Tian, Song Liu, Wei Li, Yanfang Wang, Dan Sun, Tianqun Wang, Ning Zhu, Yuan Tao, Xihong Lei

“…Global climate change has intensified the challenges of low-temperature, low-light, and high-humidity microclimates in North China’s greenhouses during winter, exposing the limitations of traditional controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) facilities. …”
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Recent Advances in Metal Oxide Semiconductor Heterojunctions for the Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds by Shengming Zhang, Heng Zhang, Haiyu Yao, Peijie Wang, Min Zhu, Xuerong Shi, Shusheng Xu

“…To address the constraints pertaining to low sensitivity, sluggish response/recovery times, and elevated operating temperatures that are inherent in VOC sensors, several improvement methods are proposed, including doping with metals like Ag and Pd, incorporating additives such as MXene and polyoxometalates, optimizing morphologies through a fine design, and self-doping via oxygen vacancies. …”
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Advancements in Integrated Thermoelectric Power Generation and Water Desalination Technologies: A Comprehensive Review by Oranit Traisak, Pranjal Kumar, Sara Vahaji, Yihe Zhang, Abhijit Date

“…The findings underscore the importance of optimizing material properties, system configurations, and operating conditions to maximize efficiency and output while reducing economic and environmental costs.…”
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Investigating the effect of electrical and thermal transport properties on oxide-based memristors performance and reliability by Armin Gooran-Shoorakchaly, Sarah S. Sharif, Yaser M. Banad

“…We identify two distinct pathways for achieving optimal High Resistance State (HRS) uniformity with standard deviation-to-mean ratios ( $$\bar {\sigma }/\bar {\mu }$$ ) as low as 0.045, each governed by different balances of electrical and thermal transport mechanisms. …”
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Field Experiments to Analyze the Canopy Drying Performance of Sea Anchors Used for Fishing Operations by Namgu Kim, Su-Hyung Kim, Yoo-Won Lee, Kyung-Jin Ryu

“…PA fabric had a fast initial draining rate due to high seawater absorption but a slow drying rate, resulting in a heavy canopy. PES fabric showed optimal draining due to low seawater absorption and fast drying. …”
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Performance of machine learning algorithms to evaluate the physico-mechanical properties of nanoparticle panels by Derrick Mirindi, James Hunter, David Sinkhonde, Tajebe Bezabih, Frederic Mirindi

“…This data-driven framework enables targeted nanoparticle selection to fabricate engineered wood products and can be included in industry quality control standards to advance sustainable material development through ML-guided optimization.…”
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Recent Progress on High-Efficiency Perovskite/Organic Tandem Solar Cells by Kelei Wang, Jiana Zheng, Runnan Yu, Zhan’ao Tan

“…This architecture supports low-temperature solution processing and offers tunable bandgaps, lightweight flexibility, and ecofriendly advantages. …”
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