A Comprehensive Review on Bio-Based Polybenzoxazines Emphasizing Their Antimicrobial Property by Shakila Parveen Asrafali, Thirukumaran Periyasamy, Jaewoong Lee

“…For instance, chitosan-PBz composites significantly inhibit microbial growth, while cellulose blends enhance film-forming capabilities and thermal stability. …”
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Enhancing the Scattering Induced by Gold Periodic Arrays Over Optical Waveguides Through Indium Tin Oxide Buffer Layers by Rita Asquini, Alessio Buzzin, Nicolas Hanine, Alessia Mannetta, Badrul Alam, Vincenzo Ferrara

“…This article presents the optical analysis on how the light coupling performance between optical channel waveguides and gold periodic nanoarrays in the visible spectrum can be improved using an indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film as buffer layer. Coupling efficiency, out-of-plane scattering and far-field projected beam focus and diffraction angle are evaluated using Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method and scattering theory for different nanogratings and nanocylinders array patterns. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Benzene and Toluene in Pesticide Emulsifiable Concentrate by Headspace GC-MS by Lidong Cao, Hua Jiang, Jing Yang, Li Fan, Fengmin Li, Qiliang Huang

“…A nonpolar fused silica Rtx-5 capillary column (30 m×0.20 mm i.d. and 0.25 μm film thickness) with temperature programming was used. …”
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A Case of Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Bezoars Diagnosed with Double Balloon Enteroscopy by Masayuki Saita, Hiroshi Maekawa, Koichi Sato, Hajime Orita, Mutsumi Sakurada, Tomoaki Ito, Kunihiro Sinjoh, Yoshihiro Komatsu, Shigeo Nohara

“…Physical examination of the abdomen showed no marked signs of peritoneal irritation. An erect X-ray film of the abdomen showed small bowel obstruction. …”
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Studies of the Adsorption of SO, H and O on a CrO Surface by an Electrical Conductivity Technique by Mahmoud M. Khader, Mahmoud M. Saleh, Ahmad M. Mohammad

“…In contrast, at temperatures less than 350°C, oxygen adsorption was retarded after an SO 2 flow, possibly due to the strong adsorption of a polymeric film of SO 2 . Correspondingly, after H 2 treatments, oxygen was adsorbed instantaneously at temperatures as low as 200°C, presumably because of the weak sorption of H 2 on the surface chromium ions. …”
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Changes in Ocular Surface Characteristics after Switching from Benzalkonium Chloride-Preserved Latanoprost to Preservative-Free Tafluprost or Benzalkonium Chloride-Preserved Taflup... by Naoto Tokuda, Yasushi Kitaoka, Akiko Matsuzawa, Ayaka Tsukamoto, Kana Sase, Shinsuke Sakae, Hitoshi Takagi

“…The intraocular pressure, corneal epithelial barrier function (fluorescein uptake concentration with fluorophotometer FL-500), superficial punctate keratopathy (AD classification), and tear film breakup time (TBUT) were assessed before switching and at 12 weeks after switching. …”
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A graphene-based photo-electro-thermal metamaterial for soft fixtures with superior grasping performance by Bowen Yang, Xuanchen Dong, Wenhao Lv, Wenzhuo Liu, Mengying Lu, Zhe Liu, Tonghui Lu, Xianglin Li, Song Lv

“…To address these issues, we developed a graphene-assembled film (GAF) via the redox method, characterized by high thermal conductivity, conductivity, and stiffness. …”
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Effects of Upstream Component and Air Injection on Water Droplet Impingement Characteristics for Downstream Surfaces by Xiaobin Shen, Yundan Tan, Rendong Yu, Xiaochuan Liu, Guiping Lin, Zhiqiang Xu, Yuandong Guo

“…Validation cases were carried out for a cylinder and an MS (1)-0317 airfoil, whereas a multielement airfoil and an engine cone with a hot air film-heating anti-icing system were computed to investigate the effects of the upstream component and air injection on the impingement characteristics of downstream surfaces. …”
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Effect of the addition of Sc element on the microstructure and properties of Al80Li5Mg5Zn5Cu5 high-entropy alloy by Zhiqiang Li, Weili Wang, Xuanqi Chen, Bo Peng, Hui Xing, Jieren Yang

“…The addition of the Sc element not only improves the mechanical properties of the high-entropy alloy, but it is also found that Sc element is able to provide the alloy with an additional layer of passivation film during the corrosion process, which exhibits more excellent corrosion resistance. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Seawater for the Absorption of Carbon Dioxide from Ship Chimneys by İrem Koçyiğit Çapoğlu, Duygu Uysal, Özkan Murat Doğan, Bekir Zühtü Uysal

“…The second phase of experiments was carried out in a falling film column. In these experiments, the liquid side individual physical mass transfer coefficients (kL0) were determined by the oxygen (O2) desorption method for pure water and 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. …”
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Modelling and Simulation of the Radiant Field in an Annular Heterogeneous Photoreactor Using a Four-Flux Model by O. Alvarado-Rolon, R. Natividad, R. Romero, L. Hurtado, A. Ramírez-Serrano

“…This model allows calculating the local volumetric rate energy absorption (LVREA) profiles when the reaction space of the reactors is not a thin film. The obtained results were compared to radiation experimental data from other authors and with the results obtained by discrete ordinate method (DOM) carried out with the Heat Transfer Module of Comsol Multiphysics® 4.4. …”
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Mechanistic insights into endosomal escape by sodium oleate-modified liposomes by Ebrahim Sadaqa, Satrialdi, Fransiska Kurniawan, Diky Mudhakir

“…Liposomes were prepared using the thin-film hydration method, resulting in Unmodified-Lipo, SO-Lipo, and AUR-Lipo formulations. …”
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A sustainable and green method for controlling acidic corrosion on mild steel using leaves of Araucaria heterophylla by Vanshika Singh, Sudesh Kumar, Ashish Sihmar, Hariom Dahiya, Jyoti Rani, Suresh Kumar, Gholamreza Abdi, Maryam Abbasi Tarighat

“…Scanning electron microscopy suggests that a thin layer or passive film form on the surface. Quantum chemical calculation also supports the experimental results.…”
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Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Requirements to Improve <i>Portulaca oleracea</i> L. Growth, Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponics by Antonios Chrysargyris, Nikolaos Tzortzakis

“…The current study examined the effect of different nitrogen (N) concentrations (100–200 mg L⁻¹; as N100, N200) in combination with different levels (decreased 0.66-fold: dec, recommended 1-fold: rec, or increased 1.5-fold: inc) of phosphorus (P; 47–70–105 mg L⁻¹) and potassium (K; 250–350–525 mg L⁻¹) in the nutrient solution (NS) used in hydroponic nutrient film technique (NFT) cultivation. The N200_PKinc NS resulted in improved crop growth compared to N200_PKrec NS, suggesting a positive correlation between optimal N levels (i.e., 200 mg L⁻¹) and increased P and K levels (105 and 525 mg L⁻¹, respectively). …”
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The Numerical Simulation of the Transient Plane Heat Source Method to Measure the Thermophysical Properties of Materials by Jianyuan Sun, Siwen Zhang, Pengcheng Shi, Zao Yi, Yougen Yi, Qingdong Zeng

“…The method’s main element is a sensor made of a nickel metal strip in the shape of a double helix, which is inserted into an insulating polymer film. In this work, we used the finite element method to create a three-dimensional model of the sensors and compared the simulated and experimentally recorded mean temperature rise data. …”
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Utilization of Okara as a Culture Medium by Membrane Concentration Process for High Oil Production by Oleaginous Yeast, <i>Lipomyces starkeyi</i> by Hiroya Taki, Kentaro Mine, Mana Miyamoto, Jiro Seto, Shinji Matsuo, Kazuo Kumagai, Hideto Matsuyama

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The importance of field research in efficient water use in Kashkadarya region by Matyakubov B., Yakhyoev O., Karabayev A., Altmishev A.

“…Out of this, drip irrigation is used on 475 thousand hectares, sprinkler irrigation on 49 thousand hectares, discrete irrigation on 29 thousand hectares, flexible pipe on 45 thousand hectares, film on 27 thousand hectares, and laser leveling on 674 thousand hectares. …”
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Advancing Graphene Synthesis: Low-Temperature Growth and Hydrogenation Mechanisms Using Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition by Šarūnas Meškinis, Algirdas Lazauskas, Šarūnas Jankauskas, Asta Guobienė, Rimantas Gudaitis

“…At 400 °C, the material transitioned to a highly hydrogenated amorphous carbon film, confirmed by photoluminescence (PL) in the Raman spectra. …”
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Management of patients with dry eye syndrome with systemic autoimmune and infectious diseases by G.M. Chernakova, E.A. Kleshcheva

“…Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow<br> ² Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow<br> <br> It is known, that instability and hyperosmolarity of the tear film, inflammation and damage to the eye surface play a leading role in the pathogenesis of dry eye syndrome (DES), as well as neurosensory disorders. …”
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Research of the microwave generator and antenna emitters for hyperthermia of oncological diseases by V. V. Fedyanin

“…Creating antennas on a biodegradable film using an inkjet printer will allow you to create both contact and non-contact heating.…”
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