Sustainable thermal buffering of microencapsulated bio-phase change materials through an engineered biochar dopant by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Beom Yeol Yun, Sumin Kim

“…Sample FW6PCM, in which the biochar is activated at 600 °C with a KOH/biochar mass ratio of 1, exhibits the highest enthalpy storage capacity. This study suggests a promising strategy for designing high-performance, eco-friendly, and scalable bio-based composite PCMs by overcoming the long-standing bottleneck of microcapsules, which is crucial for advanced thermal management applications such as cooling and green buildings. …”
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Lithium and strontium isotope hydrogeochemistry in Okayama and Tottori Prefectures, southwest Japan: implications for tracing slab-derived fluid by Manato Akishiba, Yoshiro Nishio

“…In this study, we collected and analyzed samples from Okayama and Tottori Prefectures in southwest Japan, focusing on their chemical compositions and δ 7Li and 87Sr/86Sr values. …”
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Photodegradation of Nitrogen Oxide under Solar Light Using a Facile Synthesis Catalyst by Ernso Fenelon, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…Abstract NOx is becoming a hot issue due to its contribution to ozone, PM2.5 formation, and its negative impacts on the ecosystem. In this study, the synthesis of an MgO/Bi2S3-BiOCl composite was carried out via the co-precipitation method for the photodegradation of nitrogen oxide (NO) under solar light. …”
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Nitrogen-doped Biomass Carbon Coupled with Copper Oxide Materials for Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2 by GUO Tianyu, ZHANG Jianing, BAI Dehao, ZHANG Jinnan, QI Yu, WANG Hongtao

“…RHE. This study presents a feasible pathway for fabricating low-cost and efficient CuO-based electrocatalysts.…”
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The Association between Resolvin D1 Levels and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Perinatal Outcomes by Zeynep Seyhanli, Burak Bayraktar, Mevlut Bucak, Gulsan Karabay, Betul Tokgoz Cakir, Can Ozan Ulusoy, Gizem Aktemur, Selver Ozge Sefik, Serap Topkara Sucu, Sevki Celen, Ali Turhan Caglar

“…CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that pregnancies affected by GDM exhibit elevated levels of Resolvin D1, which is associated with a higher incidence of composite adverse neonatal outcomes. …”
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Validation of Mortality Data Sources Compared to the National Death Index in the Healthcare Integrated Research Database by Jamal-Allial A, Sponholtz T, Vojjala SK, Paullin M, Papazian A, Eshete B, Mahmoudpour SH, Verpillat P, Beachler DC

“…At the same time, positive predictive value (PPV) was 93.4% (95% CI = 93.1%, 93.7%), negative predictive value (NPV) was 82.3% (95% CI = 81.7%, 82.9%), and when comparing each individual source, each had a high PPV but limited sensitivity.Conclusion: The composite algorithm was demonstrated to be a sensitive and precise measure of mortality, while individual database sources were accurate but had limited sensitivity.Plain Language Summary: What is known on this topic:The National Death Index (NDI) is the gold standard for ascertaining death in the US, with several limitations, such as time lag and population restrictions.What this study adds:A composite mortality algorithm of several sources of death was shown to be a sensitive and precise in death ascertainment compared to the NDI.Individual mortality sources, such as the Social Security Death Master File and online obituaries, had limited sensitivity on their own compared to the NDI.Keywords: mortality, validation, National Death Index, real word evidence, obituary, claims…”
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Effect of Clinical Sandblasting on the Surface Roughness of Zirconia Cores for all Ceramic Crowns and their Fracture Resistance after the Addition of Repair. by Mohammed Thamir Yassin, Shatha Abdullah Salih

“… Objective: This in vitro study aims to evaluate the effect of clinical sandblasting with 50 μm aluminum oxide and 30 μm silica-coated particles on the surface roughness of zirconia cores and the subsequent effect on their fracture resistance after veneering with composite using a specific repair kit. …”
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Superior interface properties and unusual deformation mechanisms of high-entropy alloys through explosive welding by Yaping Zhou, Ze Hua, Lei Li, Yinxin Tan, Jiaohui Yan, Zhihui Lin, Wen Yang, Ke Jin, Ruiwen Shao, Tiansheng Liu

“…In this study, we successfully fabricated RHEAs TiVTaNb and titanium (Ti) composite plates through explosive welding technology, utilizing a self-optimized groove device. …”
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Extraction Socket Seal Technique for Socket Preservation after Tooth Extraction: An Innovative Approach. by Abduljaleel Azad Samad, Jodal M Ahmed, Hundren M Ali, Omed Shihab, Ahmed Haider, Dainius Karpavicius

“…Numerous socket preservation techniques have been used by clinical surgeons; the issue with all existing techniques is the loss of soft tissue anatomy, resulting in a flat soft tissue architecture. Our study introduces an innovative ridge preservation technique that addresses this problem; it involved using an anatomically shaped composite resin lid that acts as a graft sealant and an approach for maintaining the soft tissue cervical profile. …”
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Suitability of Bentonite-Stabilized Laterite for Use as a Material for Nuclear Waste Containment in Sub-Saharan Africa by Emmanuel E. Arinze, Colin T. Davie

“…This article investigates the potential use of a bentonite-stabilized laterite mixture as a material for nuclear waste containment in sub-Saharan Africa. The study analyzes the engineering properties of the composite material, including its compaction properties, permeability, swelling properties, and specific gravity. …”
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Research on the Connection of Heterogeneous Non-Metallic Materials in the Manufacture of Rocket and Space Technology Structures by Tamara Manko, Krystyna Kozis

“…Consider an example of joining composite materials with rubber. …”
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Stability and Convergence of Nuclear Detonations in White Dwarf Collisions by Peter Anninos, David Cruz-Lopez, Brighten Jiang, Emanuel Gordis

“…To achieve high resolution at initiation sites, we devised geometric gridding and mesh velocity strategies specially adapted to the unique requirements of head-on collisional geometries, scenarios in which one expects maximum production of iron-group products. We study the effects of grid resolution and the limiting of temperature, energy generation, and reactants for different stellar masses, separations, magnetic fields, initial compositions, detonation mechanisms, and limiter parameters across a range of cell sizes from 1 to 100 km. …”
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Enhancing the tensile strength and morphology of Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii fibers using liquid smoke and microwave treatments: an RSM approach by Muhammad Arsyad Suyuti, Djarot B. Darmadi, Winarto, Putu Hadi Setyarini

“…Response surface methodology (RSM) with central composite design (CCD) was used to optimize treatment parameters, including LS immersion time, microwave heating temperature, and duration. …”
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Venetoclax added to CLAG regimen might improve the outcome of patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia by Yu Zhang, Zhao Yin, Zurong Yao, Dan Xu, Xuejie Jiang, Xiaqi Nie, Dandan Chen, Hongsheng Zhou, Pengcheng Shi, Hui Liu, Qifa Liu, Guopan Yu

“…The endpoints of this study were to evaluate the rate of composite complete remission (CRc), measurable residual disease (MRD), event-free survival (EFS), overall survival (OS), and relapse between CLAG and CLAG + Ven groups. …”
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Particle Removal and Antibacterial of Nanofiber Doped with Metal and Ions Prepared by Electrospinning by Ying-Chi Jiang, Hope T. Cayron, Yu-Chen Cheng, Alvin R. Caparanga, Chang-Tang Chang

“…The experimental results show that the filtration efficiency of the composite fiber can reach 99%, and the composite fiber sprayed with a self-made antibacterial liquid has the best antibacterial ability.…”
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Turkish dentist practice and opinions on diagnosing and treating deep caries lesions: a web-based survey by Nilgün Akgül, Ebru Yilmaz, Onur Akkurt, Özge Gizem Yenidünya

“…Abstract Background This study investigated the practices and opinions of Turkish dentists regarding the management of deep caries lesions using an online questionnaire. …”
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SELF-SIMILARITY IN PITCH ORGANIZATION by Adrian BORZA

“… In this study we intend to discuss the self-similarity concept, which can be thought of as an organizing principle of the pitch of the sound. …”
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Lignin in Place of Carbon Black for Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Based Automotive Sealing Profiles by Bayram Poyraz, Yusuf Güner, Ayhan Tozluoglu, Rıdvan Yamanoğlu, Zeki Candan, Murat Şen

“…This study examined the effects of lignin used in EPDM elastomer composites in place of carbon black. …”
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Investigating the Efficiency of Coffee Husks in Bio-Retention Model for Storm Water Treatment. by Musasizi, Joseph

“…The parameters tested were Temperature, pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Coliforms (TC), Faecal Coliforms (FC) or E. coli (EC), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Oil & Grease (OG), Chlorides, Sulphates, Phosphorous, Turbidity and Colour. The results of the study showed that the bioretention column P drastically improved storm water quality at 30 days by reducing values of Faecal Coliforms, Total Suspended Solids, Total Coliforms, Biological Oxygen Demand and Nitrates as compared to the tested raw storm water composite sample except Colour.…”
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Impact of rock mineralogy on reactive transport of CO2 during carbon sequestration in a saline aquifer by Mohamed Gamal Rezk, Ahmed Farid Ibrahim

“…The diverse mineral compositions in CO2 geological storage systems complicate the reactive transport of CO2. …”
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