Research on the Properties of Low Temperature and Anti-UV of Asphalt with Nano-ZnO/Nano-TiO2/Copolymer SBS Composite Modified in High-Altitude Areas by Xiangbing Xie, Tao Hui, Yaofei Luo, Han Li, Guanghui Li, Zhenyu Wang

“…The orthogonal test analysis shows that nano-ZnO has a highly significant effect on the low- and high-temperature performance of the nano-ZnO/nano-TiO2/SBS composite-modified asphalt, and nano-TiO2 has a significant effect on the high-temperature performance. Three optimal composite-modified systems for base asphalt including 4% nano-ZnO/1.5% nano-TiO2/3.2% SBS were proposed and had the best antiaging ability. …”
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Effect of C and Mo Content on Microstructure and Short-term Properties of IN617 Heat-resistant Alloy by Liu　Qicong, Jia　Lei, Tang　Zhengxin, Li　Gen, Li　Ling, He　Guanze, He　Xikou

“…To explore the optimal composition content of IN617 alloy for stable service under more severe conditions， different composition systems of the alloy were designed by changing the content of carbon and molybdenum， which are the main forming elements of carbides in the precipitation strengthening of the alloy. …”
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Development and engineering application validation of alkali-activated full-component shield tunnel spoil regenerated solid-waste grouting material by Zhiran Yang, Yu Zhou, Li Wang, Shizhuo Zou, Jinfei Chai, Yufei Fang, Shichao Jiang, Hui Ma

“…The fly ash pozzolanic effect released reactive SiO2 and Al2O3 continuously, refining the interfacial transition zone and reducing porosity. Optimal mix ratios (A = 1.091, B = 0.819, C = 0.197) significantly improved compressive strength over conventional cement systems. …”
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Cyclodextrin-Nanosponge-Loaded Cyclo-Oxygenase-2 Inhibitor-Based Topical Gel for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis: Formulation Design, Development, and <i>In vitro</i> Evaluations by Umme Hani, Sharanya Paramshetti, Mohit Angolkar, Wajan Khalid Alqathanin, Reema Saeed Alghaseb, Saja Mohammed Al Asmari, Alhanouf A. Alsaab, Farhat Fatima, Riyaz Ali M. Osmani, Ravi Gundawar

“…Recent advances in drug delivery systems have sparked interest in developing novel formulations to improve therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Effect of austempering temperatures on microstructure and mechanical properties of 52CrMoV4 spring steel by Junjie Wang, Huaqiang Sun, Yanhui Wang, Christopher M. Harvey, Leijie Zhao, Hongtao Zeng, Xiliang Zhang, Yanguo Li, Qingan Chen

“…52CrMoV4 alloy spring steel has excellent mechanical properties and is widely used in the production of automobile suspension systems, spring sheets, torsion bars, and other parts. …”
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Magnetic recoverable Ag3PO4/Fe3O4/γ-Fe2O3 nanocomposite by Jenifer Vaswani Reboso, Jaime Sadhwani Alonso, Dunia E. Santiago

“…The use of nanomaterials in water treatment is an alternative for the development of new systems to optimize the purification process. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is used for the treatment of wastewaters contaminated with recalcitrant pollutants that cannot be removed with conventional wastewater treatment techniques. …”
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The Characteristics of Chitosan Derived from Lobster Shells and its Effect on Fungi Activity and Water Stability of Lobster Pellets by Muhsinul Ihsan, Ali Harris, Mukminah, Megawati, Nining Purwati, Handa Muliasari, Bayu Priyambodo, Clive Jones, Leo Nankervis

“…Increasing concentration of chitosan increased water stability of pellets up to 1.5% inclusion, while 0.5% optimized Fusarium sp. inhibition. These findings suggest that chitosan from lobster shells can be sustainably utilized to enhance feed quality, reducing fungal contamination and nutrient leaching in aquaculture systems.…”
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Tuning surface interactions with bentonite-graphite composite material for fouling-resistant electrochemical sensing of phenol in olive mill wastewater by Soukaina El Abbadi, Abdelaziz Elgamouz, Abdel-Nasser Kawde, Mohamed Douma, Hajar El Moustansiri, Najib Tijani

“…A bentonite-modified carbon paste electrode (CPEB) was developed and evaluated as an efficient electrochemical sensor for phenol detection in aqueous systems, with a particular focus on enhancing sensitivity, selectivity, and fouling resistance through interfacial material design. …”
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Rock typing and reservoir characterization of the Messinian Abu Madi Formation in the onshore South Abu El Naga Gas Field, Nile Delta, Egypt by Ahmed W. Al-Shareif, Mohamed A. Khalifa, Bassem S. Nabawy, Mohamed F. Abu-Hashish, Noha M. Hassan

“…Sedimentological studies, including thin section petrography, XRD, and SEM, complemented with the well log interpretation. …”
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A multi-component diffusion multiple approach based synergistic regulation of γ' phase stability and mechanical properties in CoTiVNi-based superalloys by J.J. Ruan, H.C. Sun, J.S. Yan, S. Yang, Y. Li, Z.W. Zhang, L.L. Zhu, H. Zhang, N. Ueshima, K. Oikawa, L. Jiang

“…Two alloy groups (A: high Ni, B: low Ni) with varying V/Ti ratios were designed, homogenized, and analyzed via EPMA, FE-SEM, in situ XRD, TEM, and mechanical testing. Results revealed that γ′ phase stability decreased with increasing Ni, contrasting prior studies where Ni improved γ′ stability in Al-containing systems. …”
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Engineering a 3D platform for testis bioengineering: generation and proteomic profiling of decellularized fish testicular scaffolds by Ivana Felipe Rosa, Ivana Felipe Rosa, Ivana Felipe Rosa, Beatriz Marques Souza, Lucas Benites Doretto, Lucas Benites Doretto, Maira da Silva Rodrigues, Caroline Nascimento Barquilha, Matheus Naia Fioretto, Luiz Marcos Frediani Portela, José Carlos Souza Vieira, Luis Antonio Justulin, Pedro de Magalhães Padilha, Changwei Shao, Changwei Shao, Rafael Henrique Nóbrega

“…While decellularized ECM (dECM) scaffolds have been extensively utilized in mammalian organoid systems for in vitro spermatogenesis and fertility-related research, the development of standardized protocols tailored to teleost models remains largely unexplored. …”
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Antibacterial and cytotoxicity activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of naartjie (Citrus unshiu) fruit peels by Livhuwani Mafhala, Nomcebo Khumalo, Nkosingiphile Excellent Zikalala, Shohreh Azizi, Karen Jacqueline Cloete, Garland Kgosi More, Ilunga Alain Kamika, Touhami Mokrani, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Malik Maaza

“…The results show that AgNPs synthesized from Citrus unshiu fruit peel could serve as antibacterial agents that may in the future be optimized for us in for example nanofiltration systems.…”
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