Buckling Analysis of Sandwich Structures with Metamaterials Core Integrated by Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Polymer Composite by Yasin Shabani, Korosh Khorshidi

“…Moreover, the effect of thickness, aspect ratios, graphene nanoplatelet weight fraction, and geometrical parameters on the critical buckling load by the use of Galerkin’s method is illustrated. The findings of this research may be beneficial in creating more efficient engineering applications, especially in the marine and ship industries.…”
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FEATURES OF SUBPOPULATION COMPOSITION OF BLOOD LYMPHOCYTES IN RECIPIENTS WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANTATION by A. N. Shoutko, O. A. Gerasimova, L. P. Ekimova, F. K. Zherebtsov, A. M. Granov

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Mechanical Properties and Dielectric Properties of Bismaleimide Composites Modified by Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes and Polyethersulfone by CHEN Yu-fei, GUO Hong-yuan, HAN Yang, TENG Cheng-jun

“…Polyether sulfone (PES) and acid.MWCNTs as modifier, MWCNTs/PES.MBAE composite was prepared through in.situ polymerization method. …”
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Experimental Investigation on the Micro Structural and Flame Retardant Properties of Various Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites by Deepak Sampathkumar, Ashokkumar Mohankumar, Arul Kulandaivel, Vignesh Packkirisamy

“…In all aspects, the zinc-borate and zirconium oxide-added composites show more advantages in flame retardant properties compared to other composite materials.…”
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The Effect of Improper Packaging on Moisture and Fatty Acid Composition in Frozen Bluefin Tuna (Thynnus Thynnus) by Abdullah Öksüz, Şenay Burçin Alkan, Elif Didem Örs

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Flexural Performance of Cross-Laminated Bamboo (CLB) Slabs and CFRP Grid Composite CLB Slabs by Qingfang Lv, Weiyang Wang, Ye Liu

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Research and Experiment on an Adaptive Feedforward Compensation Composite Control Strategy for an Electro-Hydraulic Servo System by Mei Luhai

“…Based on the theoretical analysis and experimental results of this study, it can be concluded that if the electro-hydraulic servo system adopts the composite control method of adaptive feedforward compensation, the adaptive ability and disturbance resistance of the system controller can be significantly improved. …”
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Convergent laser beam shapes: Unveiling the dynamics of Laser-induced elastic waves in composite materials by Alireza Zarei, Gang Li, Farhang Pourboghrat, Srikanth Pilla

“…Overcoming the low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in laser ultrasonic testing of composite materials remains a significant challenge. …”
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Vibrational and acoustic characterization of unidirectional Helicteres isora fiber-reinforced polylactic acid bio-composites by Prashantha Acharya, Pai Dayananda, Sriharsha Hegde, Mahesha G T

“…Acoustic transmission loss (TL) was measured to assess their suitability as soundproofing material using the impedance tube method. The results showed that silane-treated composites offered the highest TL in the frequency range 4000 to 6300 Hz, 35% more than untreated fiber composites, indicating their potential as an effective material in applications requiring soundproofing. …”
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Bacterial cellulose-graphene oxide composite membranes with enhanced fouling resistance for bio-effluents management by Ishfaq Showket Mir, Ali Riaz, Julie Fréchette, Joy Sankar Roy, James Mcelhinney, Sisi Pu, Hari Kalathil Balakrishnan, Jesse Greener, Ludovic F. Dumée, Younès Messaddeq

“…When exposed to synthetic organic foulants and bacterial rich feed solutions, the composite membranes showed more than 95% flux recovery. …”
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Variability in seed essential oil composition of the cultivated Satureja hortensis L. (Lamiaceae) populations in Iran by Shiva Shariatzadeh, Seyed Mehdi Talebi, Mansour Ghorbanpour

“…Seed essential oils were extracted using the hydro-distillation method by a Clevenger-type apparatus, and analyzed by a GC and GC/MS apparatus. …”
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Investigations on Microstructure, Mechanical, and Wear Properties, with Strengthening Mechanisms of Al6061-CuO Composites by Subrahmanya Ranga Viswanath Mantha, Gonal Basavaraja Veeresh Kumar, Ramakrishna Pramod, Chilakalapalli Surya Prakasha Rao

“…The liquid metallurgical stir casting method with ultrasonication was employed for fabricating Al6061-CuO microparticle-reinforced composite specimens by incorporating 2–6 weight percent (wt.%) CuO particles into the matrix. …”
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Effect of Baffle on Heat Transfer Performance of Turbine Blade Composite Cooling Channel Based on Latticework by Minlong Li, Ke Yang, Huishe Wang, Rongguo Yu, Jingze Tong

“…Using the numerical simulation of the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes method, the effects of two new baffle structures on the heat transfer performance of a composite cooling structure based on latticework in the leading-edge region and the mid-chord region of the turbine blade were studied. …”
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Introducing the composite business success index: Enhancing small and medium enterprise competitiveness in South Africa by Donovan M. Jacobs, Boniface Kabaso

“…Orientation: This study explored the composite business success index (CBSI), a novel framework designed to enhance small and medium enterprise (SME) competitiveness in South Africa by integrating financial and cultural metrics. …”
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Construction of gradient layered structure for microwave absorbing composite materials with strong absorption and high bandwidth by Mei Guo, Zikang Han, Guangsheng Shi, Rong Chen, Jiang Li, Shaoyun Guo

“…Through optimal structural design, the multi-layer sample (NM11-10)1(NM11-25)2 achieved an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.80 GHz at a thickness of 4.0 mm, which is 66 % higher than the absorption bandwidth of the corresponding single-layer sample NM11-10 (4.10 GHz). This method provides a preparation process for flexible, lightweight, and broadband absorbing materials, showing significant promise for the application of MXene composite materials in the field of wave absorption.…”
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Dynamic Response of Pile-Net Composite Subgrade under Coupled Seismic-Train Load Effect by DENG Yousheng, ZHANG Keqin, LI Hui, LI Wenjie, ZHAO Huiling, MA Erli

“…[Method] Taking the CRTS Ⅱ plate-type ballastless track laid on the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway as an example, a three-dimensional track-pile-net composite subgrade model is established using finite element software. …”
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An LJDRNN-based efficient energy intensity prediction in carbon fiber composite material manufacturing process by Rangaswamy Nikhil, Karthikeyan A G, Prabhu Loganathan, Tabrej Khan, Tamer A Sebaey

“…This study is of high significance to CF producers, offering a robust tool to predict and manage energy consumption effectively. By enabling more precise energy intensity forecasting, the proposed method supports producers in optimizing their manufacturing processes, reducing energy costs, and aligning with sustainable production goals, ultimately driving greater operational efficiency and competitiveness in the CF industry.…”
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Amine-functionalized cellulose-silica composites for the remediation of hexavalent chromium (Cr IV) in contaminated water by Mayenzeke Trueman Mazibuko, Stanley Chibuzor Onwubu, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Vimla Paul, Mokhena Clement Teboho, Mokhothu Thabang

“…The kinetics and isotherms analyzed using pseudo second order (PSO) and pseudo first order (PFO) models, highlight the composite’s efficiency. The Freundlich model was found to better fit the adsorption isotherm data, while the PSO model described the kinetics more accurately. …”
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A Taguchi-based study on the control factors of reinforced composites with the fiber of coir and pineapple leaves by Md Firoz Kabir, Md Alamgir Hossain, Md Nazmus Sakib, Md Waliullah Shadhin, Md Ariful Alam

“…The use of composite materials, whether metallic or non-metallic, is becoming more popular nowadays because of some of their superior characteristics compared to the use of wood and metallic materials alone. …”
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Microbiota composition-based donor selection affects FMT efficacy in a murine colitis model by Zhongming Dai, Wen Cheng, Huan Peng, Xiaokui Qiu, Jiawen Sun, Xiaoqiang Liu, Xianjiu Sun, Jinwei Cai, Jincui Wang, Guolong Li, Yongling Lv, Shaobo Chen, Zhongying Zhong

“…BackgroundGrowing evidence links gut microbial dysbiosis to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis, establishing fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a microbiota-targeted therapy; however, variable outcomes in randomized trials highlight the need to identify compositional features of donor microbiota associated with FMT efficacy.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate how the composition of the donor gut microbiota influences the therapeutic efficacy of FMT in IBD.MethodFecal DNA from 39 IBD patients and 42 healthy donors was analyzed via 16S rRNA sequencing. …”
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