Minimally invasive use of coloured composite resin in aesthetic restoration of periodontially involved teeth: Case report by M.A. Wahbi, H.S. Al Sharief, H. Tayeb, A. Bokhari

“…Replacing the missing gingival tissue with composite resin, when indicated, can be a time- and cost-effective solution. …”
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Shear Behavior of High-Strength and Lightweight Cementitious Composites Containing Hollow Glass Microspheres and Carbon Nanotubes by Dongmin Lee, Seong-Cheol Lee, Oh-Sung Kwon, Sung-Won Yoo

“…In this study, an experimental program was conducted to investigate the shear behavior of beams made of high-strength and lightweight cementitious composites (HS-LWCCs) containing hollow glass microspheres and carbon nanotubes. …”
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The impact of processing methods on chemical composition, mineral bioavailability and functional properties of Nigerian-grown cashew flour by Makinde Folasade Maria, Joel Ifeoluwa Hannah

“…Treated samples exhibited significant differences in loose and packed bulk densities, water and oil absorption capacities when compared to raw kernels. Germination shows potential to generate not only much needed nutrients in cashew for human development, but also improved bioavailability of nutrients and functionality compared to other processing methods. …”
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Peculiarities of U(VI) sorption on composites containing hydrated titanium dioxide and potassium-cobalt hexacyanoferrate(II) by O. V. Perlova, Yu. S. Dzyazko, A. A. Malinovska, A. V. Palchik

“…4, when U(VI) is in a form of one-charged cations (UO2OH+): the removal degree of U(VI) is close to 100 %. …”
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The Interplay of Surface Composition, Mineralogy, and Physical Conditions That Affect the Surface Release Processes and Particle Environment of Mercury by Peter Wurz, Noah Jäggi, André Galli, Audrey Vorburger, Deborah Domingue, Paul S. Szabo, Johannes Benkhoff, Océane Barraud, Daniel Wolf Savin

“…Modifications of the surface by space weathering must be considered when interpreting the composition measurements of the exosphere as well as the composition measurements of the surface by the established remote sensing techniques, because their information comes from the space-weathered volume of the surface. …”
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Influence of Layering and Fracture Angles on the Performance of Salt–Gypsum Composites: Implications for the Safety of Underground Energy Storage by Fengbiao Wu, Tao Meng, Kehao Cao, Panpan Zhang, Ziying Zhang, Chuanda Zhang, Guanghui Zhao, Zhixia Wang, Pengtao Liu, Xiaomeng Wu

“…The results indicate that (1) the composite’s compressive strength gradually increases with the fissure angle, being lowest at 0° and highest at 90°; (2) as the bedding plane angle increases, the compressive strength first rises, then decreases, and finally rises again, with its minimum at 60° and maximum at 90°; and (3) when the bedding plane angle exceeds 60°, cracks preferentially develop along the bedding plane, dominating the overall fracture process. …”
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Properties of Composites from Curauá Fibers and High-Density Bio-Based Polyethylene: The Influence of Processing Methods by Daniele O. de Castro, Rachel P. O. Santos, Adhemar C. Ruvolo-Filho, Elisabete Frollini

“…As a compatibilizer, CO enhanced both properties and, when combined with the twin-screw extruder/injection technique, emerged as the optimal choice for HDBPE/curauá fiber composites.…”
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Eco-anxiety and a Desire for Hope: A Composite Article on the Impacts of Climate Change in Environmental Education by Scott Jukes, Robyn Fox, David Hills, Peta J. White, Joseph Paul Ferguson, Amrita Kamath, Marianne Logan, Kathryn Riley, David Rousell, Sandra Wooltorton, Hilary Whitehouse

“…This article presents the reader with various ways environmental educators work through eco-anxiety and engage in active hope when supporting climate change education/agency/action. …”
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Composite on the basis of hydrated zirconium dioxide and graphene oxide for removal of organic and inorganic components from water by Yu. S. Dzyazko, V. M. Ogenko, Yu. M. Volfkovich, V. E. Sosenkin, T. V. Maltseva, T. V. Yatsenko, K. O. Kudelko

“…When the initial content of phenol is 5 mg dm–3, it is possible to reduce its content in water down to maximal permeable concentration. …”
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Experimental study of polishing systems on surface roughness and color stability of novel bulk-fill composite resins by Seda Nur Karakaş, Sevde Gül Batmaz, Volkan Çiftçi, Cihan Küden

“…OGD group consistently produced lower SR across multiple composites compared to the OG group (p < 0.001). Significant color changes (ΔE00) were found, with SonicFill and Filtek showing the greatest color stability when polished with OGD and OCC. …”
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Microstructural characteristics, electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of Cu matrix composites reinforced with dual-phase borides by Bo Li, Yimin Gao, Cong Li, Zhen Cao, Xingjuan Yao, Da Wu, Pucun Bai, Zhong Chen

“…The wear resistance of the Cu composite with 5 wt% TiB2 and 15 wt% ZrB2 was 4.12 times higher than that of the Cu-20 wt% TiB2 composite standard sample when tested under an applied load of 10 N. …”
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Oxidative potential of urban PM2.5 in relation to chemical composition: Importance of fossil driven sources by Joo-Ae Kim, Seulki Jeong, Saehee Lim, Yongjoo Choi, Hyomin Kim, Meehye Lee

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Poly(propylene fumarate)/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite/black phosphorus nanosheet phosphate composites for enhanced bone repair by Xiaoxia Huang, Jiahan Chen, Rui Ma, Jianghua Wang, Yong Teng

“…PPF/HA/BP enhanced the adhesion, proliferation, and mineralization of preosteoblasts on its surface and demonstrated photothermal properties. When exposed to an 808 nm laser, the bone cement’s temperature rose to 50ºC. …”
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Fatty acid composition of blood serum and erythrocyte membranes in men with steatosis and steatohepatitis with normal transaminase activity by M. V. Kruchinina, M. F. Osipenko, A. A. Shestov, M. V. Parulikova

“…OPLS-DA demonstrated fairly accurate separation of steatohepatitis and steatosis using individual FA and their ratios. When individual FA and their ratios were included in the analysis, a model was obtained with AUC = 0.827 (95% confi dence interval 0.499–1.0), sensitivity 82.2% and specifi city 80.7%.Conclusion. …”
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Comparison of phytochemical composition, antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities of lipophilic and ethanolic green tea leaf extracts by O. Yu. Maslov, M. A. Komisarenko, S. V. Ponomarenko, S. V. Kolisnyk, T. P. Osolodchenko, M. Yu. Golik

“…The aim of the work was to compare phytochemical composition, antimicrobial, antifungal activities of lipophilic and ethanolic green tea leaf extracts. …”
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Pebax composite hollow fiber membranes by modulating PDMS surface hydrophilicity and coatability for CO2 capture by Qing-Yun Chou, Yueh-Han Huang, James J.J. Hwang, Hui-Hsin Tseng, Juin-Yih Lai, Tai-Shung Chung

“…Two major challenges have been innovatively overcome when developing these composite membranes. Namely, the diminish of PDMS intrusion during its coating on PES substrates and the hydrophilization of inherently hydrophobic PDMS surfaces for the Pebax coating. …”
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The effect of minimum methods of primary tillage on the structural and aggregate composition of gray forest soil in the Chuvash Republic by V. G. Antonov

“…The best indicators of potato production profitability (67-82 %) were achieved when using the classical variant of soil tillage.…”
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A 3D-printed, high-strength, and drug-eluting composite for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infections by Bijan Abar, Bijan Abar, Harrison Goonewardene, Richard Sheng, Mitchell H. Negus, Nicholas B. Allen, Cambre N. Kelly, Natasha C. Stinson, Matthew L. Becker, Joshua T. Thaden, Samuel B. Adams, Ken Gall

“…BMC composites have some advantages and disadvantages compared to PMMA that need to be considered when developing new treatments for orthopaedic infections.…”
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Effect of Glass Fiber Reinforcement on Marginal Microleakage in Class II Composite Restorations: An In Vitro Pilot Study by Csaba Dudás, Emánuel Kardos, Melinda Székely, Lea Ádám, Zsuzsanna Bardocz-Veres, Evelyn Szőllősi, Kinga Mária Jánosi, Bernadette Kerekes-Máthé

“…This study aims to investigate the null hypothesis, which states that there are no significant differences in the marginal microleakage of Class II restorations when examined in vitro using different dental adhesives, whether the restoration material used is a composite with glass fiber reinforcement or not. …”
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Influence of altitudes and development stages on the chemical composition and antioxidant capacity of Andean blackberries (Rubus glaucus Benth) by Mabel Guevara-Terán, Mabel Guevara-Terán, Eduardo Tejera, Wilson Vásquez-Castillo, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Ana M. González-Paramás, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José M. Alvarez-Suarez

“…Although its chemical composition has been studied, the influence of altitude on its phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity is still unclear. …”
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