Aerial Remote Sensing of Aquatic Microplastic Pollution: The State of the Science and How to Move It Forward by Dominique Chabot, Sarah C. Marteinson

“…Determining the risks to aquatic organisms is reliant on characterizing the environmental presence and concentrations of MPs, and developing efficient ways to do so over wide scales by means of aerial remote sensing would be beneficial. …”
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Experimental Analysis on Hybrid Polymer Gears Produced with Fused Deposition Modeling Method: Thermal Behavior and Wear by Igor Šuljić, Vjekoslav Tvrdić, Milan Perkušić, Ivan Vrljičak

“…The print quality affected the tooth flank surface roughness, so polymer gears with two different print qualities were initially produced. …”
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Effect of Graphene Content on Structure and Glossiness of PU/CuCoating Sprayed on Photovoltaic Panel Surface by JIN Hui-ling, DING Lan-hua, CHEN Ji-hong

“…The formation of a uniform directional array helped the coating reflect infrared light more efficiently and achieve low emissivity. When the proportion of graphene in the coating increased, a larger surface roughness was formed, which enabled the coating to absorb and scatter visible light more effectively and achieve lower glossiness. …”
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Numerical simulation of 2-way FSI problem of face packing seal: Impact of parameters change by Sapozhnykov Y., Zahorulko A., Peczkis G.

“…Based on the obtained results, an optimal combination of parameters was evaluated for the most efficient design of the FPS.…”
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Trade-off analysis of machinability of steel alloy AISI 304L using Taguchi-grey integrated approach by Faisal Abbas, Muhammad Ali Khan, Muhammad Iftikhar Faraz, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Sohail Akram, Jana Petru, Refka Ghodhbani, Walid M. Shewakh

“…Feed rate was found to be the most influential input with 88.94% contribution ratio for surface roughness and 57.29% contribution ratio for specific cutting energy. …”
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Effect of Nanographene Water-Based Lubricant (NGWL) on Removal Behavior of Pure Copper by Ziheng Wang, Zhenjing Duan, Shuaishuai Wang, Ji Tan, Peng Bian, Jiyu Liu, Jinlong Song, Xin Liu

“…To achieve high-quality and efficient processing of pure copper, this paper proposes to use nanographene water-based lubricant (NGWL) to regulate its removal behavior. …”
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Ultrathin Zinc cobalt oxide nanowalls for supercapacitive energy storage applications by Bashar Aljawrneh, Borhan Aldeen Albiss, Amani Al-Othman, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Abdelelah Alshanableh, Saja Alrousan, Rawan Hayajneh

“…The development of efficient energy storage devices with enhanced performance and stability is crucial to advance the next generation energy applications. …”
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Surface hardening of MIM porous metals by ultrasonic vibration assisted pressing by Shimaoka Ryo, Yin Zidong, Tanaka Shigeo, Yang Ming

“…In addition, porous metals have the properties of absorbing sound and shock, which allows them to efficiently absorb the energy of ultrasonic vibrations and effectively harden the surface. …”
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The effect of plasma nitriding duration on the tribological performance of Ni-B-Gr self-lubricant composite coatings on AISI 4140 steel by Vahid Niksefat, Farzad Mahboubi

“…The research aims to improve the durability and efficiency of these coatings under sliding wear conditions. …”
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Investigation of machining performance in ecdm of Al6061-SiC-B4C hybrid composites by Safa Lafta, Abbas Ibrahim

“…This research provides valuable insights for industries seeking precise and efficient machining of hybrid composites, showcasing a 34% enhancement in machining efficiency and a 21% improvement in surface quality using the optimized ECDM conditions.…”
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Cr(VI) Adsorption by Mg/Al Layered Double Hydroxide-Modified Sphagnum Moss Cellulose Gel: Performance and Mechanism by Junpeng Ren, Shijiang Zhang, Yu Wang, Huixian Shi, Cheng Zhen

“…The modified gel exhibits increased surface roughness and adsorption sites, resulting in markedly improved Cr(VI) removal efficiency. …”
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Structural, surface, and theoretical investigation of hydrophobic-modified nanodiamond powders by Nazerke Kydyrbay, Mergen Zhazitov, Muhammad Abdullah, Tolagay Duisebayev, Yerbolat Tezekbay, Anuar Aldongarov, Mirat Karibayev, Nurxat Nuraje, Olzat Toktarbaiuly

“…Characterization techniques like Raman spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, FTIR, and water contact angle measurements confirmed the structural integrity and efficient functionalization of the functionalized NDs. …”
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Assessment of Maintenance Strategies and Performance Prediction for Urban Roads Using IRI and HDM-4 Models by Harinder D, Yugendar Poojari, Venkatesh Noolu, Vamsi Dachepalli

“…Globally emerging markets need a well distributed, safe, and efficient transportation system. Analyzing, pavement management and maintaining such a dense highway networks and transportation systems comes with its own complications. …”
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Effect of Different Surface Treatments and Orthodontic Bracket Type on Shear Bond Strength of High-Translucent Zirconia: An In Vitro Study by Yasamin Babaee Hemmati, Hamid Neshandar Asli, Mehran Falahchai, Sina Safary

“…Considering the increasing number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment, and the possible need for bracket bonding to monolithic zirconia restorations, knowledge about the preferred type of bracket (metal/ceramic) and the most efficient surface treatment is imperative to achieve acceptable shear bond strength (SBS). …”
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Predicting the uplift capacity of circular anchors in frictional-cohesive soils using Kolmogorov-Arnold networks by Tran Vu-Hoang, Tan Nguyen, Jim Shiau, Hung-Thinh Pham-Tran, Trung Nguyen-Thoi

“…Additionally, a closed-form solution for stability factors is derived through KAN, providing an efficient method for predicting bearing capacity. The optimized models exhibit high coefficient of determination (R²) values and low root mean square errors (RMSE) for training and testing datasets. …”
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Single-Step Drilling Using Novel Modified Drill Bits Under Dry, Water, and Kerosene Conditions and Optimization of Process Parameters via MOGA-ANN and RSM by Sumitava Paul, Barun Haldar, Hillol Joardar, Nripen Mondal, Naser A. Alsaleh, Maaz Akhtar

“…This innovative drill design presents an efficient, single-step solution for burr elimination, chamfer formation, and surface finishing in drilling operations.…”
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Mass Transfer Mechanism in the Adsorption of Orange Phenols by Macroporous Resin Pretreated by High-Intensity Ultrasound by ZHAO Xinyu, HAN Yongbin, LIU Dongfeng, TAO Yang

“…Therefore, ultrasound pretreatment enhanced the resin adsorption of phenols mainly through decreasing the particle size, rather than increasing the surface roughness of resin. Overall, the mass transfer distance is a critical parameter influencing the adsorption efficiency of the resin. …”
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Utilizing a Transient Electromagnetic Inversion Method with Lateral Constraints in the Goaf of Xiaolong Coal Mine, Xinjiang by Yingying Zhang, Bin Xie, Xinyu Wu

“…The transient electromagnetic method (TEM) has emerged as a crucial technology for detecting goafs in coal mines due to its adaptable equipment and efficient implementation. In recent years, small-loop TEM has demonstrated high resolution and adaptability in challenging terrains with vegetation, such as coal mine ponding areas, karst regions, and reservoir seepage scenarios. …”
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Leveraging Intelligent Machines for Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems by Somkiat Tangjitsitcharoen, Nattawut Suksomcheewin, Alessio Faccia

“…These force ratios are correlated with key workpiece dimensions: surface roughness, average roughness, straightness, and roundness. …”
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Pulsed Laser Deposition Method Used to Grow SiC Nanostructure on Porous Silicon Substrate: Synthesis and Optical Investigation for UV-Vis Photodetector Fabrication by Reem Alzubaidi, Makram A. Fakhri, László Pohl

“…Surface roughness particle topography was examined via atomic force microscopy (AFM), and a mean diameter equal to 72.83 nm was found. …”
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