Defect modeling in semiconductors: the role of first principles simulations and machine learning by Md Habibur Rahman, Arun Mannodi-Kanakkithodi

“…DFT has been instrumental in accurately calculating defect formation energies, charge transition levels, and other defect-related properties such as carrier recombination rates and lifetimes, and ion migration barriers. …”
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Adsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds and Microwave Regeneration on Self-prepared High-surface-area Beaded Activated Carbon by Shih-Ying Hsiao, Shu-Wen You, Can Wang, Ji-Guang Deng, Hsing-Cheng Hsi

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Converting grassland to wildflower meadow: impact on soil quality indicators for carbon sequestration by Alice A. Breeveld, Saskia Pagella, Jane Fisher

“…These findings suggest that the effects of disturbance and removal of biomass through deturfing or scarifying, and the energy supply provided by mowing and leaving the arisings, had more impact on the earthworm population and CSA decomposition than the increased diversity of the sown wildflowers. …”
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Properties of Wood Powder Sheets Extruded with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Citric Acid after Heating by Hiroyuki Hiratsuka, Xiangyu Tao, Yuki Tokunaga, Hiroshi Nonaka

“…The overall activation energy, calculated from the weight loss during heating, was as low as 46 kJ/mol, indicating that the dehydration and crosslinking of HPMC could occur easily. …”
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Microstructure and mechanical property degradation mechanism of Cu–Cr–Zr rail after extreme electromagnetic launches by Chengcheng Li, Weihao Li, Shiyu Hao, Huantong Shi, Li Chen, Chuncai Kong, Feng Jiang, Xingwen Li

“…Theoretical analysis proves the dominant role of the elevated temperature and the thermal phonon-dislocation interactions in reducing the dislocation activation energy and density, which lowers the diffusion coefficient and refines the precipitate by dissolution and re-precipitation induced by the extreme conditions. …”
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Influence of dual stratification on the magnetohydrodynamic flow of Jeffrey nanofluid over an exponentially stretching permeable sheet with viscous dissipation and Joule heating by M. Siva Sankari, M. Eswara Rao, Fuad A. Awwad, Emad A. A. Ismail, O. D. Makinde, Waris Khan

“…The primary emphasis is on the formulated thermal energy equation, which incorporates Joule heating, heat generation, and ohmic dissipation terms. …”
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Understanding the impact of plasma functionalized MWCNTs on the structure, physicochemical and mechanical properties of PEMA by Omar F. Farag, N. A. M. Eid, Essam M. Abdel‑Fattah

“…Optical studies showed a reduction in the bandgap energy as the f-MWCNTs content increased, accompanied by significant improvements in optical properties such as refractive index (n), extinction coefficient (k), dielectric constants (ε′ and ε″), and optical conductivity (σopt). …”
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Electrochemically reduced graphene oxide integrated with carboxylated-8-carboxamidoquinoline: A platform for highly sensitive voltammetric detection of Zn(II) ion by screen-printed... by Ling Ling Tan, Nur Syamimi Mohamad, Nurul Izzaty Hassan, Choo Ta Goh

“…The green CACQ/ErGO-modified SPCE was characterized by spectroscopy techniques, such as Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and field-emission scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (FESEM-EDX). The modified electrode-solution interface was studied by electrochemical cyclic voltammetry (CV) and DPV methods. …”
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Comparison of sustainable life cycle assessment on building construction methods: IBS versus conventional by Nik Mazlan Nik Muhammad Akif, Ismail Sushilawati, Saryanto Hendi, Wan Nasaruddin Wan Anwar Faiz, Tukiat Ikhwan Shah Tisadi

“…In the end, LCA will consider every single flow and relate the activity when analyzing the sustainability issues of the building. Materials, energy, and product waste throughout the life cycle will be identified so that the environmental impact can be determined from before the design and manufacturing phase starts until the completion of the construction activities. …”
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Single-Cell protein for feed and food by Ledbetter Fred

“…Among these, methanotropic bacteria such as Methylococcus sp. and Methyocystis sp. can provide protein from methane as their sole carbon and energy source. Oleaginous yeasts like Yarrowia lipolytica are gaining attention in animal nutrition, particularly chicken and aquaculture, since they not only contain protein but also lipids. …”
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Numerical study on the influence of the initiation point position on the fragmentation effect of a high-explosive rocket warhead by Jovica Đ. Bogdanov, Mihailo M. Marinković, Branislav M. Jovanović, Zoran J. Bajić

“…The penetration ability of projected steel balls through hard homogenous steel was analysed using the Project Thor analytical model of kinetic energy projectile penetration. Results: The results indicate that a change in the position of the initiation point can improve the fragmentation effect of steel balls. …”
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Micro-characterization of Dust and Materials of Dust Origin at a Cement Industry Located in Bangladesh by Zerin Binte Alam, Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin

“…Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were performed for the characterization. …”
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Metabolic rate and insulin-independent glucose uptake increase in a TDP-43Q331K mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by Tanya S. McDonald, Cedric S. Cui, Titaya Lerskiatiphanich, Jianina Marallag, John D. Lee

“…Here, we investigated energy balance and glucose control in TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)Q331K mice, a model of ALS, at both the early and late symptomatic stages of disease. …”
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Benefits of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis’s floral volatile components on human emotions and moods by Yan Cai, Hannan Chen, Xin Zhang, Wanning Bu, Wei Ning

“…Moreover, psychological indicators showed a significant increase in ‘energy’ and ‘self’ scores for both G1 and G2. Additionally, the perception of gardenia odor by college students was found to be associated with various physiological and psychological indicators in the experiment. …”
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Understanding Sofia’s travel dynamics: Study of private traffic patterns and urban mobility by Lidia Lazarova Vitanova, Evgeny Shirinyan, Tereza Trendafilova, Dessislava Petrova-Antonova

“…By integrating high-resolution data from TomTom’s Traffic Stats with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the study develops an advanced approach that merges various datasets, including traffic flow, density, and energy consumption, thereby facilitating multidimensional assessments of urban challenges at the city level. …”
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Yeti claws: Cheliped sexual dimorphism and symmetry in deep-sea yeti crabs (Kiwaidae). by Christopher Nicolai Roterman, Molly McArthur, Cecilia Laverty Baralle, Leigh Marsh, Jon T Copley

“…This marked difference is indicative of either male-male competition for mate access, sexual selection, or differential energy allocation (growth vs reproduction) between males and females, as observed in other decapod crustaceans. …”
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Nutritional contribution of Coula edulis B. and Tetracarpidium conophorum M. A. to the Cameroon food composition table by Talla Tagne Naccis, Kotue Taptue Charles, Fokou Elie

“…All these samples had high energy values. These data obtained from Coula edulis and Tetracarpidium conophorum could be used to further enrich cameroonian food table composition.…”
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Thermo-mechanical analysis of free convection in an octagonal cavity with adjustable active walls and flexible separator by Mohamed Boujelbene, Awatef Abidi, S. A. M. Mehryan, Sultan Alshehery, Ahmad Hajjar, Nehad Ali Shah, Ibrahim Mahariq, Nidhal Ben Khedher

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Exploring the evolution of structure growth in the universe with field-fluid interactions through dynamical stability analysis by Anirban Chatterjee, Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Debasish Majumdar

“…Abstract We investigate an interacting quintessence dark energy – dark matter scenario and its impact on structure formation by analyzing the evolution of scalar perturbations. …”
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Effect of Nb0.5 and Mo0.75 addition on in-vitro corrosion and wear resistance of high-speed laser metal deposited Al0.3CrFeCoNi high-entropy alloy coatings by Burak Dikici, Thomas Lindner, Thomas Lampke, Thomas Grund, Asli Gunay Bulutsuz

“…The coatings were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Electrochemical corrosion tests, including potentiodynamic scanning (PDS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), were conducted using Hanks' solution at body temperature to simulate the body environment. …”
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