Response surface analysis of toluene biodegradation in wastewater using sand soil biofilm systems by Gaber M. Edris, Ibrahim Mustafa, Nasser Almutlaq, Mohamed Helmy Abdel-Aziz

“…Fine sand media outperformed coarse sand, achieving higher removal efficiency due to increased surface area, improved biofilm adhesion, and extended contact time. …”
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Prototyping and Characterization of Gripper Technologies for Stiff Fabric Material by Vivek Kumar, Mihail Fontul, Carlos Neves, Paulo Jorge Coelho

“…Key metrics included maximum grip force and material integrity after testing. …”
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Condensate droplet roaming on nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces by Cheuk Wing Edmond Lam, Kartik Regulagadda, Matteo Donati, Abinash Tripathy, Gopal Chandra Pal, Chander Shekhar Sharma, Athanasios Milionis, Dimos Poulikakos

“…Finally, we show that the more efficient conversion process of roaming from excess surface energy to kinetic energy results in significantly improved heat transfer efficiency over condensate droplet jumping, the mechanism currently understood as maximum.…”
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Engine Power Required When Using a Tractor with a Technology Module by M. V. Sidorov, A. V. Lavrov, V. A. Voronin, A. V. Sidorova

“…(Conclusions) It was determined that in order to achieve the maximum traction force of adhesion on the hook when moving to the next higher traction class, it is necessary that the tractor, that the technological module is joint to, has the energy saturation of 2.00-2.41 kilowatts per kilonewton, which corresponds to traction and energy concept tractors whose engine power cannot be realized through traction. …”
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Technology and Theory of Mechanically Activated Water in Bakery Industry by Sergey D. Rudnev, Tatyana V. Shevchenko, Yulia V. Ustinova, Roman V. Kryuk, Viktor V. Ivanov, Andrey M. Chistyakov

“…The physico-chemical properties of the dough were studied by maximum shear stress and adhesion. Results and discussion. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction by Gonzalo Díaz-García, Marlon Farfán-Córdova

“…The results obtained demonstrate that the prototypes significantly exceed the established minimum strength criteria, with average maximum loads of 62.19 kN in compression tests, 10.16 kN in shear tests, and 25.41 kN in tensile adhesion tests. …”
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Comparative efficacy of gambee and single interrupted suture patterns in reducing complications after canine enterotomy by Anthi Anatolitou, Miltiadis Markou

“…Despite this, the mean initial and maximum leak pressure values in the Gambee group were higher. …”
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Experimental Study on Fretting Wear Characteristic of Zr-4 Alloy by LIU Haidong1, 2, HE Kai1, FU Jinsheng1, LI Zhengyang3, PU Zengping3, REN Quanyao3, CHEN Deqi4, WANG Ningyuan4

“…Nuclear energy, as a safe, clean, and efficient low-carbon energy source, has become an important option for achieving sustainable energy and power development. …”
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Mechanisms of tool wear in cubic boron nitride (CBN) during face milling of high hardness steels by V.O. Zaloga

“…The article provides recommendations for optimizing machining parameters to achieve maximum efficiency. In particular, it proposes the use of multi-stage cutting strategies to reduce thermal and mechanical loads on the tool. …”
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Electricity Generation by a Phototrophic Bacterium in a Glucose−Fed Double Chambered Microbial Fuel Cell Using a Fabricated 3D Anode Electrode by Aliyu, A. A., Dahiru, R.

“… • This work underscores the potential of utilizing sustainable materials and PTB to improve MFC efficiency and economic viability, offering a promising direction for sustainable bioelectricity generation. …”
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Modeling and Optimization of Tensile Properties of Epoxy Biocomposites Reinforced with Washingtonia robusta Waste and Biochar Using Response Surface Methodology, Artificial Neural... by Messaouda Boumaaza, Ahmed Belaadi, Hassan Alshahrani, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Djamel Ghernaout

“…The potential of WRW/biochar composites for sustainable applications, particularly in the automotive sector, was highlighted. The maximum tensile strength (35.69 MPa) and Young’s modulus (7.67 GPa) were achieved at 30% WRW treated for 4 h with 3% NaOH. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Surface Thermal Analysis and Cooling Optimization of Continuous Casting Rolls by Guangwei Cheng, Ningxia Yin, Qiaoxin Zheng, Yuming Qiu, Junqi Chen

“…The optimized cooling channel effectively improved the working condition of the continuous casting roll, as the maximum temperature of the roll surface was reduced from 810 K to 591 K, the circumferential temperature difference was reduced by 38%, and the maximum equivalent stress decreased from 791 MPa to 558 MPa. …”
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Bonding of timber and high-performance concrete by Tomáš Vlach, Nick Vanheeswijck, Jan Macháček, Eliška Kafková, Věra Kabíčková, Jakub Hájek

“…The findings highlight the potential of timber-concrete composite systems high-performance concrete to achieve high shear strength and structural integrity through optimized adhesive and rib configurations. The goal is to make maximum use of the material’s mechanical potential and significantly reduce the primary sources of raw materials. …”
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The Effect of Gliding Arc Discharge Low-Temperature Plasma Pretreatment on Blueberry Drying by Pengpeng Yu, Wenhui Zhu, Yu Qiao, Xiaonan Yang, Lixin Ma, Yankai Cai, Jianrong Cai

“…Rehydration capacity improved, with a maximum enhancement of 27.94%. Texture analysis indicated increased hardness and decreased adhesiveness and chewiness in treated samples. …”
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Assessing geometric microliths as cultural markers through an analysis of shape variation and projectile performance by Alfredo Cortell-Nicolau, Alastair Key, Antoni Palomo

“…Rather, gross form attributes such as maximum thickness, distance from the tip of the microlith to the start of the shaft, and the maximum width of the hafting substrate/adhesive are the greatest determinants of penetration ease, along with the positioning of the microlith when hafted. …”
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Applying optimized curcumin extraction techniques in the development of novel curcumin-infused products by Sucheera Laocharoen, Parinyapan Phetcharat, Kasama Chareekhot, Sunan Nuanpeng

“…It also exhibited an adhesive force of 1.86 ± 0.24 g-force and contained a curcumin concentration of 0.2 ± 0.03 mg/g. …”
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Investigating the potential of fish muscle-based gels as functional feed supplements for eco-friendly aquaculture by Jham Lal, Pradyut Biswas, Soibam Khogen Singh, Reshmi Debbarma, Anand Vaishnav, Gusheinzed Waikhom, N. Sureshchandra Singh, Dharmendra Kumar Meena

“…The study investigated the efficiency of a novel gel-based diet in promoting the growth, feed acceptance, and physiological function of an endemic ornamental fish, Pethia conchonius. …”
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PROSPECTS FOR APPLICATION OF COMPLEX-MODIFIED SAND ASPHALT CONCRETE IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION by D. Yu. Alexandrov

“…The paper reveals only specific aspects of the efficient application of quartz sand in road asphalt concrete. …”
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Recycling Particleboard by Acid Hydrolysis: Effects on the Physical, Thermal, and Chemical Characteristics of Recycled Wood Particles by Gustavo E. Rodríguez, Rosilei Garcia, Alain Cloutier

“…Acid hydrolysis can be more efficient than water hydrolysis, particularly in breaking down cured adhesives found in waste panels within a shorter reaction time, which could benefit large-scale industrial processes. …”
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Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Recycled Ceramic Brackets with Er,Cr:YSGG and Sandblasting: An <italic>In Vitro</italic> Study by Vikas Grack Chaudhary, Prerna Hoogan Teja, Shruti Mittal, Mahak Gagain, Aashee Verma, Ramanpreet Kour

“…Conclusion: Both sandblasting and laser treatment were efficient for recycling polycrystalline and monocrystalline ceramics.…”
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