Surface and quantum chemical parameters of nickel oxide nanostructures suited for ultraviolet-assisted cationic dye degradation by G. Rathika, R. Jagadeeswari, T. Sathiyapriya, P. Selvakumar

“…Surface characteristics were evaluated using the Gwyddion open-source application, and parameters including Ra (mean roughness), Rq (mean square roughness), Rsk (surface skewness), and Rku (kurtosis coefficient) were calculated. …”
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Investigation of the effects of 3D printing parameters on mechanical tests of PLA parts produced by MEX 3D printing using Taguchi method by Özgür Verim, Omar Saeed, Mohamed Hamdy Eid, Samy F. Mahmoud, Dalia I. Saleh, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel

“…The effect of Layer Thickness parameter on impact, hardness and surface roughness tests was found to be significant (2,1 and 1). …”
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Assessment methods for bicycle environment safety and comfort: A scoping review by Tufail Ahmed, Ali Pirdavani, Irene Febryana Sitohang, Geert Wets, Davy Janssens

“…The assessment methodologies primarily focused on four aspects: vibration or roughness index, Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS), Bikeability Index (BI), and Bicycle Safety Index (BSI). …”
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Evaluating the effect of printing parameters on the performance of resin occlusal splints for a sustainable dentistry by Ashish Kaushik, Ramesh Kumar Garg, Ravinder S. Saini, Francesco Bennardo, Artak Heboyan

“…Similarly, the optimum results for minimum surface roughness (8.013 microns), maximum dimensional accuracy (97.67 and minimum water sorption (0.386%) are achieved at a layer thickness of 16 mm, curing time of 93 min, and orientation angle of 12º. …”
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Optimizing CNC turning of AISI D3 tool steel using Al₂O₃/graphene nanofluid and machine learning algorithms by Leta Daba Gemechu, Dame Alemayehu Efa, Robsan Abebe

“…Machine learning helps in predicting the optimal parameters, whereas nanofluids enhance cooling efficiency while preserving both the tool and the workpiece. …”
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Influence of the Drilling Parameters in the Single-Lip Deep-Hole Drilling Process on the Surface Integrity of Nickel-Based Alloy by Tao Wu, Fangchao Zhang, Haoguang Zhou, Dong Zhang

“…These findings establish theoretical foundations for balancing efficiency and precision in aerospace high-temperature component manufacturing.…”
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Optimization of Shear-Thickening Polishing Parameters for Optical Glass Based on Grey Relational Analysis by Yunxiao Han, Yangsi Yang, Binghai Lyu, Wei Hang, Xu Wang, Julong Yuan

“…This study aimed to enhance the efficiency and surface quality of shear-thickening polishing (STP) for optical glass through optimizing the polishing parameters. …”
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Friction Prediction in Asphalt Pavements: The Role of Separated Macro- and Micro-Texture Parameters Under Dry and Wet Conditions by Jie Gao, Jingjing Fan, Chong Gao, Liang Song

“…These models provide an efficient tool for evaluating skid resistance and supporting pavement performance and maintenance management. …”
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A Novel Method for Rapid and High-Performance SERS Substrate Fabrication by Combination of Cold Plasma and Laser Treatment by Thi Quynh Xuan Le, Thanh Binh Pham, Van Chuc Nguyen, Minh Thu Nguyen, Thu Loan Nguyen, Nguyen Thuan Dao

“…In this paper, we report a simple yet efficient method for rapid and high-performance SERS substrate fabrication by a combination of cold plasma and laser treatment. …”
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An SDR-Based GNSS-R CubeSat Payload: Hardware Development and Optimization of the Onboard Processing by Shah Zahid Khan, Yasir M. O. Abbas, Edwar Edwar, Abdul-Halim Jallad, Adriano Camps

“…The so called Delay Doppler Map (DDM) is the primary observable of GNSS-R receivers, providing information on surface properties, i.e. dielectric constant and surface roughness. Efficient on-board processing is essential in CubeSat-based GNSS-R missions, due to the large volume of raw data and the constraints of limited downlink bandwidth. …”
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Novel photothermal magnetic Janus membranes suitable for solar water desalination by Nady Norhan, Rashad Nourhan, Showman Marwa, Salem Noha, Elmarghany Mohamed Ragab, Sameh Mohamed, Hamed Ahmed Mohamed, Kandil Sherif Hussein

“…Water scarcity is a critical global challenge, underscoring the urgent need for efficient and sustainable desalination technologies with minimal brine disposal. …”
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Diminished spin-flip reflectivity in stacked multilayers with varying period thicknesses of Fe/Si by incorporating 11B4C by A. Zubayer, N. Ghafoor, A. Devishvili, A. Vorobiev, A. Glavic, J. Stahn, T. Hanashima, J. Sugiyama, V.A. de Oliveira Lima, J. Birch, F. Eriksson

“…X-ray and neutron reflectivity techniques confirm with greater clarity that 11B4C incorporation improves interface sharpness, reduces roughness, and enhances reflectivity for various multilayer periods, compared to earlier studies on a single period thickness. …”
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Formation Kinetics and Morphology Characteristics of Natural Gas Hydrates in Sandstone Fractures by Chaozheng Ma, Xiaoxu Hu, Hongxiang Si, Jiyao Wang, Juntao Pan, Tingting Luo, Tao Han, Aowang Wang

“…This study aims to provide micro-level insights into the distribution of hydrates in sandstone fractures, thereby facilitating more efficient and safe extraction of hydrates from fractures.…”
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Coating by the Cold Spray Process: a state of the art by Mario Guagliano, Ramin Ghelichi

“…This paper intends to review some the previous works which are mostly about the influences of the cold spray parameters, mostly the surface ofthe substrate, on the deposition efficiency (DE). Almost all the important parameters, with more focus on the roughness of the substrate, on increasing the DE are briefly studied; this review also includes a description of application of cold spray and of some important effect of this method on substrate properties.On this basis, some possible development in this field of research are drawn and discussed.…”
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Study on the mechanism and machining characteristics of single-crystal silicon cutting by micro-discharge abrasive cutting by Zhen Jia, Shujuan Li, Wei Shao, Haitao Shi, Jiabin Wang, Tuo Kang, Miao Zhang, Jiayi Yue

“…A comprehensive comparison is conducted among the processing characteristics of the new cutting method and fixed abrasive wire sawing (FAWS) and wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM), including cutting efficiency, surface morphology, subsurface damage, surface roughness, wire saw wear, elemental spectrum analysis, and kerf width. …”
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Production Quality of Shaped Surfaces During Milling by Marek Sadilek, Robert Cep, Lenka Cepova, Lukas Kusnir, Patrik Sniehotta, Hana Stverkova, Katarzyna Czerna

“…Using the effective solution method, it is possible to efficiently set up individual processes to improve the quality of production processes for time and cost.…”
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Effects of Leaf Trait Variability on PM Retention: A Systematic Review by Wenkai Xue, Yongjun Lin, Zhengqi Sun, Yuchong Long, Dele Chen, Shan Yin

“…Trichomes decrease the likelihood of particle resuspension and boosts the efficiency of PM retention. 5. Leaves with high rigidity and complex multi-faceted leaf shapes are typically presumed to exhibit higher PM retention efficiency for higher edge effects and increased interleaf turbulence. …”
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Coating by the Cold Spray Process: a state of the art by Ramin Ghelichi, Mario Guagliano

“…This paper intends to review some the previous works which are mostly about the influences of the cold spray parameters, mostly the surface of the substrate, on the deposition efficiency (DE). Almost all the important parameters, with more focus on the roughness of the substrate, on increasing the DE are briefly studied; this review also includes a description of application of cold spray and of some important effect of this method on substrate properties. …”
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Emission Ellipsometry Study in Polymeric Interfaces Based on Poly(3-Hexylthiophene), [6,6]-Phenyl-C₆₁-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester, and Reduced Graphene Oxide by Ana Clarissa Henrique Kolbow, Everton Crestani Rambo, Maria Ruth Neponucena dos Santos, Paulo Ernesto Marchezi, Ana Flávia Nogueira, Alexandre Marletta, Romildo Jerônimo Ramos, Eralci Moreira Therézio

“…For nanocomposites with RGO, the polarization degree in the emission decreases, and the roughness on the surface increases. As a result, the RGO improves the energy transfer between adjacent polymer chains at the cost of greater surface roughness. …”
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Anti-corrosion effect of ethanol extract from Piper guineense leaves on mild steel in water-in-diesel emulsion by Chukwuemeka Fortunatus Nnadozie, Chiamaka Prisca Onuoha, Emeka Emmanuel Oguzie, Enos Ihediohamma Emereibeole, Kanayo Lucy Oguzie

“…Surface characterization using Atomic Force Microscopy revealed a 23% reduction in apparent surface roughness and a 28% decrease in overall surface roughness for treated specimens. …”
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