Piezoelectric energy harvesting under free and forced vibrations for different operating conditions by Amine Ben Alaya, Charfeddine Mrad, Férid Kourda

“…The obtained results allowed optimizing piezoelectric energy harvesting toward supplying low-power devices for different applications.…”
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Design and fabrication of asymmetric Mach-Zehnder interferometers based on EpoClad and EpoCore strip waveguides by Magalhães Tiago E.C., Borme Jérôme, Douglas Temple, Maibohm Christian, Nieder Jana B.

“…Integrated polymeric optical interferometers offer the possibility of developing sensors with low cost, scalability, and easy integration. Although they are not yet competitive with inorganic materials in terms of sensitivity, they have good biocompatibility in general, and suitable designs may provide sufficient sensitivity for biosensing. …”
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UAV-based phenotyping identifies net assimilation rate as a diagnostic trait for synergistic enhancement of rice yield and grain quality by Weiyuan Hong, Xiangqian Feng, Ziqiu Li, Jinhua Qin, Huaxing Wu, Yunbo Zhang, Guang Chu, Chunmei Xu, Kai Yu, Yuanhui Liu, Danying Wang, Song Chen

“…Notably, the synergistic yield-quality group exhibited 26.38–51.76% higher net assimilation rate (NAR) than the low-performance group (validated by multi-objective optimization), positioning NAR as a diagnostic marker for yield-quality synergistic enhancement. …”
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Recent Advances in Numerical Modeling of Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries by Yongfu Liu, Yi He

“…Aqueous redox flow batteries (ARFBs) have attracted significant attention in the field of electrochemical energy storage due to their high intrinsic safety, low cost, and flexible system configuration. However, the advancement of this technology is still hindered by several critical challenges, including capacity decay, structural optimization, and the design and application of key materials as well as their performance within battery systems. …”
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Technical Code Analysis of Geomagnetic Flaw Detection of Suppression Rigging Defect Signal Based on Convolutional Neural Network by Gang Zhao, Changyu Han, Zhongxiang Yu, Zhipan Li, Guoao Yu, Hongmei Zhang, Dadong Zhao, Zhengyi Jiang

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256‐level honey memristor‐based in‐memory neuromorphic system by Harshvardhan Uppaluru, Zoe Templin, Mohammed Rafeeq Khan, Md Omar Faruque, Feng Zhao, Jinhui Wang

“…Abstract Promising synaptic behaviour has been exhibited by memristors based on natural organic materials. Such memristor‐based neuromorphic systems offer notable benefits, including environmental sustainability, low production and disposal costs, non‐volatile storage capability, and bio/Complementary Metal‐Oxide‐Semiconductor (CMOS) compatibility. …”
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Research on Robotic Polishing Process of Marble with Complex Curved Surface Based on Sol–Gel Flexible Tools by Shengui Huang, Yaobin Guo, Jixiang Huang, Fangchen Yin, Jing Lu

“…By optimizing the space of the polishing trajectory, the uniformity of the material removal depth was improved, and the consistency of surface quality after polishing was enhanced. …”
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Enhancement of Optical Transparency and Electrical Conductivity of IZO/Ag/IZO Multilayer Film by Intense Pulsed Light and its Effect on the Photovoltaic Performances of Perovskite... by Sumin Bae, Youngsoo Jung, Vishal Pal, Jung‐Kun Lee

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A Review of the Calcium Sulphoaluminate Cement Mixed with Seawater: Hydration Process, Microstructure, and Durability by Han Li, Jing Meng, Yang Liu, Lilin Yang, Yukai Wang, Ning Xie, Jinping Ou, Guoxiang Zhou

“…The preparation of low-cost and high-durability cement-based material systems using seawater mixing has become an urgent task in marine engineering construction. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Carbonation-Enhanced Alkali-Activated Slag-Solidified Shield Muck: Temperature–Humidity Coupling Effects by Kejian Wang, Shuangyu Hu, Ying Li, Zhiqin Xi, Jianwei Qian, Bo Yuan

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On the role of the preheat temperature in electron-beam powder bed fusion processed IN718 by Nana Kwabena Adomako, Michael Haines, Nima Haghdadi, Sophie Primig

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SH-SSQ as a modifier for superior mechanical properties and improved plasticity of 3D printed PLA by Bogna Sztorch, Daria Pakuła, Miłosz Frydrych, Eliza Romańczuk-Ruszuk, Tomasz Osiecki, Holger Sedlitz, Robert E. Przekop

“…Abstract This work confirms that the use of silisequioxanes in the modification of polymeric and composite materials to change their properties is possible in the range of low modifier concentrations, not exceeding 2.5%. …”
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Development of Flux for Lead free Soldering of High Power Devices by SUN Feng-lian, PENG Li-juan

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Challenge and strategies of nurses at the neonatal intensive care unit by Sandra Neves de Melo Cardoso, Cínthia Maria Gomes Escoto Esteche, Márcia Maria Coelho Oliveira, Maria do Socorro Mendonça Sherlock, Maria Vera Lúcia Moreira Leitão Cardoso

“…Regarding the difficulties in assistance, we could highlight: lack of material, 15 (34.0%); inappropriate material, 8 (18.1%); low qualification of professionals, 7 (15.9%); and overcrowded/beds 5 (11.3%). …”
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Reproducibility Assessment of Zirconia-Based Ceramics Fabricated out of Nanopowders by Electroconsolidation Method by Miroslaw Rucki, Edvin Hevorkian, Jolanta Natalia Latosińska, Vasyl Kolodnitskyi, Leszek Chalko, Dmitrij Morozow, Waldemar Samociuk, Jonas Matijosius, Milan Masař, Tomasz Ryba

“…The repeatability of the material properties is required to ensure the proper performance of the engineered systems that are constructed using these materials. …”
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Yttrium iron garnet: Dodecahedral substitutions by N. Askarzadeh, H. Shokrollahi, L. Karimi

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Effects of Diverse Acrylates on the Electro-Optical Performance of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal Films by Nan Sun, Zuowei Zhang, Huai Yang

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Advances of wearable silicone rubber-based triboelectric nanogenerators: from manufacturing to application by Dianlong Shen, Taili Du, Fangyang Dong, Hu Cai, Aziz Noor, Xiannan Du, Yongjiu Zou, Chengkuo Lee, Minyi Xu

“…Given that the manufacturing method of SR-TENGs largely determines its output performance and sensitivity, this paper introduces the design of SR-TENGs, including material selection, process modulation, and structure optimization. …”
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Effects of Calcination Temperature and Sucrose Additive Amount on Properties of Simulated High Level Liquid Waste Calcinate by Cheng HE, Hua ZHANG, Zheng LI, Hui-lin SUN, Ke-qian ZHANG, Yang LI

“…It has certain acceptance requirements for the moisture content and nitrate decomposition rate of calcined materials during melting process, and in order to facilitate calcinated product transportation and reduce material loss, the particle size, packing density, and entrainment amount of the calcined material also need to be controlled within a certain range. …”
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A Biomimetic Flexible Sliding Suction Cup Suitable for Curved Surfaces by Enhua Cui, Xiangcong Zhou, Yanqiang Liu, Jixiao Xue, Siyuan Xiong, Deyuan Zhang

“…This design reduces frictional resistance on the sliding interface and the flexible nature of the suction cup, allowing it to be used on curved or vertical surfaces of different materials. Several simulation-based optimization analyses and experimental tests are conducted on the biomimetic low-contact force flow channel structure, and various structural design principles are explored for achieving high adhesion and low-contact force. …”
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