Hot‐Plugging Logic‐Enabled Valves by Jing Xu, Seung Hee Jeong, Klas Hjort

“…The NAND function of the valve is successfully demonstrated as it transforms an unsecured gripper into a secured one, showcasing its practical implications for enhancing functionality in soft pneumatic robotic systems.…”
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Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Layers Enriched with Silver Nanoparticles on Orthodontic Microimplants by Magdalena Sycińska-Dziarnowska, Magdalena Ziąbka, Katarzyna Cholewa-Kowalska, Karolina Klesiewicz, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Steven J. Lindauer, Hyo-Sang Park, Krzysztof Woźniak

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Comparative analysis of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage and gum arabic as wall materials in anthocyanin-rich raspberry pomace microencapsulation for potential food packaging applicat... by NP Mbonambi, F Seke, OA Fawole

“…This study explores the valorisation of anthocyanin-rich raspberry pomace through microencapsulation using gum arabic (GA), Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage (M), and their combination (GA+M) as wall materials. The encapsulated powders were evaluated for physicochemical, functional, and antimicrobial properties to determine their suitability for food packaging applications. …”
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Temperature Dependences of the Electron Energy in AlxGa1 – xAs / GaAs / AlxGa1 – xAs Nanofilms of Different Thickness and Composition of the Barrier Material by D.V. Kondryuk, V.M. Kramar

“…Temperature dependences of the energy of electron ground state in AlxGa1 – xAs / GaAs / AlxGa1 – xAs nanofilms of different thickness and concentrations (x) of the barrier material were calculated. Calculations were performed by using the Green functions method, approximation of the effective masses for the electronic system and model of the dielectric continuum – for phonons. …”
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Crystal chemistry and ab initio DFT studies of original materials: superhard C5, C4N, and C2N2 nitrides by Samir F. Matar

“…Metallic-like conductivities and insulating properties were identified, thus offering a range of materials for applications in the field of electronics.…”
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Surface Charging on Insulating Films with Different Thicknesses in UPS by Lei Zhu, Xuefeng Xu

“…The conventional view holds that ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) measurements are not applicable to insulating materials due to interference from charging effects. …”
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Defect engineering strategy to enhance the SO2 adsorption performance of Zr-based MOFs materials: potential application for purifying cultural heritage storage environments by Meirong Shi, Zejin, Yongjin Wang, Nan Jia, Zhongping Sha, Peng Fu

“…Abstract In this work, a novel Zr-based MOFs material (D-NH2-UiO-66) with multi-stage pore structure was prepared by introducing defects in NH2-UiO-66 through a ligand regulation strategy, aiming to enhance the SO2 adsorption performance and be applied to purify the cultural relic storage environment. …”
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Fight of Law Enforcement Agencies against Theft of Socialist Property in Cooperative Organizations and State Trade in the Late 1940-ies (based on materials of Sverdlovsk region) by V. N. Mamyachenkov

“…Scientific novelty of the work is seen in the fact that the new materials discovered by the author in these archives are introduced into scientific usage. …”
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Two-Dimensional Nanostructured Ti₃C₂T_x MXene for Ceramic Materials: Preparation and Applications by Xiao-Tong Jia, Hong-Wei Xing, Xing-Wang Cheng, Zhao-Hui Zhang, Qiang Wang, Jin-Zhao Zhou, Yang-Yu He, Wen-Jun Li

“…The effects of these techniques on the nanostructure, surface functional groups, interlayer spacing, and overall performance of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene are evaluated. …”
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Investigation of semiconductor to metallic transitions of perovskite CsGeCl3 material through induced pressure: a DFT calculation for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications by Waqar Azeem, Muhammad Khuram Shahzad, Shoukat Hussain, Fahad Azad, Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam, Vineet Tirth, Hassan Alqahtani, Ali Algahtani, Tawfiq Al-Mughanam, Yew Hoong Wong

“…Abstract First-principle investigations explore materials science for functional purposes. The physical properties of CsGeCl3 are investigated under pressure in steps of 1.0 GPa. …”
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Hybrid Materials—Mg₃Al-LDH/Ionic Liquids/Chitosan Used in the Recovery Process of Pd Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Emilia Milos, Laura Cocheci, Adriana Popa, Lavinia Lupa, Anca Filimon

“…Among the materials tested, the chitosan/Mg₃Al/IL hybrid exhibited the highest adsorption capacity (q_max = 98 mg/g), suggesting that the ionic liquid functionalization is most beneficial when applied during the hybrid material synthesis, rather than during the LDH synthesis process. …”
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Dynamic Processes of Development Jointing of a Fractal Type: Models for a Solid-State Material of the Chamber in a Power Facility during its Operation by T. V. Ryzhova, D. N. Bukharov, M. M. Arakelyan, S. M. Arakelyan

“…The issues of dynamic processes of development of micro- and nanojointing structures of a fractal type from stress points in the solid material/metal of the internal chamber with the working substance of energy devices under conditions of different modes of their functioning are considered. …”
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IUPAC International Chemical Identifier (InChI)-related education and training materials through InChI Open Education Resource (OER) by Cornell Andrew P., Kim Sunghwan, Cuadros Jordi, Bucholtz Ehren C., Pence Harry E., Potenzone Rudy, Belford Robert E.

“…This paper describes the InChI Open Education Resource (OER) (https://www.inchi-trust.org/oer/), designed to provide educators and other interested parties with resources, training material, and information related to InChI. Currently, the OER contains over 100 materials collected from various sources and provides users with search, filtering, and sorting functionalities to locate specific records. …”
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Evaluation of Saponin-Rich Callus from <i>Saponaria officinalis</i> L. as a Novel Scrub Material with Significant Exfoliating and Anti-Inflammatory Effects by Ga-Ram Yu, Da-Hoon Kim, Hyuck Kim, Dong-Woo Lim

“…Taken together, these results suggest that the SC scrub is a safe, eco-friendly, and sustainable alternative to synthetic exfoliating agents, offering functional and industrial advantages for cosmetic applications.…”
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SYNONYMIC ASYNDETIC SUBORDINATE UTTERANCES OF POLYPREDICATIVE STRUCTURES WITH THE PARTICIPIAL AND GERUNDIAL HEAD LEXEMES (on the material of French fiction of the 20th – the beginn... by Anastasiia V. Lepetiukha

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Phase Evolution of High-Entropy Stannate Pyrochlore Oxide Synthesized via Glycine-Assisted Sol–Gel Synthesis as a Thermal Barrier Coating Material by Mariappan Anandkumar, Kannan Pidugu Kesavan, Shanmugavel Sudarsan, Dmitry Evgenievich Zhivulin, Natalia Aleksandrovna Shaburova, Ahmad Ostovari Moghaddam, Ksenia Sergeevna Litvinyuk, Evgeny Alekseevich Trofimov

“…High-entropy ceramics have gained wider attention due to their structural integrity and stability, which can be used in various functional applications. Especially, high-entropy oxides exhibit excellent thermal stability, particularly at high temperatures. …”
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A Novel Landfill Liner Material for Solidified Lake Sediment Based on Industrial By-Product and Construction Waste: Engineering Behavior and Cr(VI) Breakdown Characteristics by Wencheng Meng, Lin Guo, Jiayue Yuan, Shiyu Chen, Guanghua Cai, Haijun Lu

“…This study aimed to develop an effective impermeable liner material for landfills, utilizing industrial slag (e.g., granulated blast furnace slag, desulfurized gypsum, fly ash) and construction waste to consolidate lake sediment. …”
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Defect and solvent engineering of optoelectronic response in 2D materials: A DFT study on graphene, silicon carbide, and boron nitride for solar cell sensitizers by Mohammed A. Al-Seady, Lina Abd Oun AL-Jamal, Eman Ahmed, Mousumi Upadhyay Kahaly

“…In the present investigation, the geometrical, electronic, photovoltaic parameters, and optical properties of graphene (G), silicon carbide (SiC), and boron nitride (BN) nanostructures were studied using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) methods. …”
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Comparison of Thermal Conductivity and Long-Term Change of Building Insulation Materials According to Accelerated Laboratory Test Methods of ISO 11561 and EN 13166 Standard by Jin-Hee Kim, Sang-Myung Kim, Jun-Tae Kim

“…This is because, unlike the existing EPS and XPS, there are insufficient international standard test methods for evaluating the long-term thermal performance of composite insulation materials such as polyurethane and phenol. They are combined with layers of other types of thermal insulation and/or one or both of the surfaces are covered with coatings, facings, membranes or other surface skins, all serving some functional purpose depending on the product application. …”
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Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Score Analysis: Exploring Nasal Function in Premenopausal versus Postmenopausal Indian Women by Akhil Pratap Singh, Amit Varshney, Ruchika Garg, Prabhat Agrawal

“…Background: Menopause brings about significant hormonal changes that can affect various aspects of women’s health, including nasal function. However, the specific impact of menopause on nasal health in Indian women remains underexplored. …”
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