A review on perovskite materials for photovoltaic applications by Lalruat Sanga, Celestine Lalengmawia, Zosiamliana Renthlei, Sougaijam Thasana Chanu, Lalhum Hima, Ningthoujam Surajkumar Singh, Andre Yvaz, Sagar Bhattarai, D.P. Rai

“…Researchers have been exploring numerous types of materials which seek the results of augmenting the optical properties and performances of the perovskite materials to pave the way to obtain and successfully fabricate and manufacture cost-effective and environmentally friendly perovskite photovoltaic cells. …”
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Low cycle fatigue of thin-wall printed Onyx in energy absorption by Moises Jimenez-Martinez, Guillermo Narvaez, Paulina Diaz-Montiel

“…In this study, a thin-walled printed Onyx component was fabricated via additive manufacturing. This material was used to dissipate energy at low-cycle fatigue and recovery in the peak crushing force after the first crushing cycle. …”
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Fake news and the political economy of the media: A perspective of Ghanaian journalists by Paul Achonga Kabah Kwode, Nkosinathi Selekane

“…For these architects to fully achieve their goal, social media and affiliated mainstream media were used as instruments to propagate fabricated content against their opponents, especially during the 2020 general elections. …”
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Frictional Behavior and Fluid Flow Simulation Analysis of Textured ZrO₂–Polyetheretherketone Artificial Knee Joints by Liwei Jiang, Bo Li, Fanshuo Jia, Guangjie Wang, Yayun Liu, Kedong Zhang, Ning Jiang, Chuanyang Wang

“…This study enhanced the friction performance of these joints by fabricating textured structures (50 μm width and 20–25 μm depth) on the ceramic surface. …”
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Poly (lactic acid)-Based triboelectric nanogenerators: Pathways toward sustainable energy harvesting by Kariyappa Gowda Guddenahalli Shivanna, Vishnu Kadabahalli Thammannagowda, Smitha Ankanahalli Shankaregowda, Stephane Panier, Prashantha Kalappa

“…By enhancing the output performance of TENGs through innovative design and the incorporation of nanomaterials, this study explores the potential of fully biodegradable devices fabricated using environmentally friendly methods, such as 3D printing and compression molding process. …”
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Vertical flow immunoassay for multiplex mycotoxins based on photonic nitrocellulose and SERS nanotags by Ruipeng Chen, Jingfang Hu, Hui Wang, Cheng Li, Haiqi Kang, Yuxuan Chen, Liang Yang, Xiangfang Tang, Benhai Xiong, Xiangwei Zhao

“…Here, we report a SERS based VFA using PNC as a sensing substrate for highly sensitive multiplex mycotoxins detection. The PNC was fabricated by filtration-based self-assembled monodisperse SiO2 NPs on a filter membrane as a template, and the obtained PNC had an ordered complementary inverse opal structure. …”
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Laser powder bed fusion of porous 304SS samples for use in developing oil impregnated ball bearings by Tafadzwa Mashayamombe, Stephen Matope

“…This study explores the feasibility of utilizing laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology to fabricate 304 stainless steel (304SS) samples with open pores, which can then be impregnated with a lubricant. …”
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Microstructure Characterization, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Silicon Carbide and Neem Leaf Powder Reinforced AL7075 Alloy hybrid MMC�s by Gururaj Hatti, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, G. J. Naveen

“…These benefits include the ability to combine high elastic modulus, toughness, and impact resistance; minimum sensitivity to change in temperature or thermal shock; durability of the surface is good; moisture absorption leads to a potential issue while minimum exposure which leads to environmental degradation; and improved fabricability with conventional metalworking equipment. …”
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Effects of Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Precolored and Hand-Colored Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study by Natdhanai Chotprasert, Binit Shrestha, Kawin Sipiyaruk

“…Typically, these prostheses are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients’ natural skin color. …”
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Effects of Zinc-Free Processing Aids on Silica-Reinforced Tread Compounds for Green Tires by Nam Chul Kim, Sung Ho Song

“…Furthermore, pneumatic tires were fabricated from our ZFA-rubber formulation and compared against tires containing ZCAs. …”
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Influence of Duct Configurations on the Performance of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Dryer for Drying Tobacco Leaves by Salum Abdulkarim Suleiman, Alexander Pogrebnoi, Thomas T. Kivevele

“…In the present study, a solar-assisted heat pump dryer (SAHPD) has been designed, fabricated, and tested its performance on drying tobacco leaves. …”
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Single-Layer Differential-Fed Wideband Metasurface Antenna Using Characteristic Mode Analysis by Chao Huang, Chen-Jiang Guo, Yi Yuan, Xia Ma, Jun Ding

“…Finally, the proposed DF MTS antenna is fabricated and measured. The measured −10-dB IBW is 18.4% (4.93 to 5.93 GHz) with broadside radiation, stable high gains, and front-to-back ratios better than 21 dB.…”
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Surface plasmon resonance detection of anti-cancer drug flutamide by graphitic carbon nitride/chitosan nanocomposite by Hassan Nasiri, Karim Abbasian

“…Abstract The g-C3N4/CS biosensor was designed, fabricated, and tested using compounds such as glucose, urine, lactose, and flutamide at a molarity of 10 µM, which could demonstrate a high sensitivity of 200 μm-1 for flutamide. …”
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Compact Wideband Circularly Polarized Antenna with Symmetric Parasitic Rectangular Patches for Ka-Band Applications by Rongling Jian, Yueyun Chen, Taohua Chen

“…To verify this design, the proposed antenna is fabricated with a small antenna of 2.88 × 3.32 × 0.508 mm3. …”
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Influence of B4C addition on the tribological properties of bronze matrix brake pad materials by Kuş Hüsamettin

“…To this end, bronze matrix brake pads reinforced with different proportions (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 wt%) of B4C particles were fabricated via hot pressing at 800°C and 40 MPa for 5 min. …”
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An experimental analysis of fuzzy logic-sliding mode based IFOC controlled induction motor drive by Rekha Tidke, Anandita Chowdhury

“…An experimental prototype of the proposed circuit topology was fabricated, with a 0.37 kW induction motor fed from a quasi-impedance source inverter (q-ZSI) controlled by fuzzy logic-sliding mode-based indirect field-oriented control. …”
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An Analytical Method for Determining the Load Distribution of Single-Column Multibolt Connection by Nirut Konkong, Kitjapat Phuvoravan

“…The experimental study was performed using single-lap shear testing of a concentrically loaded bolt connection fabricated from G550 cold-formed steel. Finite element analysis with shell elements was used to model the cold-formed steel plate while solid elements were used to model the bolt fastener for the purpose of studying the structural behavior of the bolt connections. …”
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Failure Mechanism and Mechanical Properties of a Retard-Bonded Prestressed Concrete Girder While Curing by Wei-ning Sui, Zi-yi Wang, Zhong-hua Zhao, Zhan-fei Wang

“…Six RB-type PC girder specimens with three RB prestressed tendons (PTs) along the longitudinal direction were fabricated. The measurements include the following: the retard-bonded agent ages versus the load-carrying capacity of the girder, the deflection of girder, the strain distribution at key cross sections through the girder, the pressure at PT tensile and anchoring ends, crack distribution, and so on. …”
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Influence of Initial Gap, Voltage, and Additives on Zinc Microcolumn Morphology by Local Electrochemical Deposition by Yi Liu, Fuliang Wang

“…This study delves into the ramifications of pivotal operational parameters—namely, the initial electrode gap, deposition voltage, and additive concentration—on the morphology of zinc microcolumns fabricated through LECD. A holistic approach integrating experimental methodologies with finite element simulations was adopted to scrutinize the influence of these variables on the microcolumns’ dimensions, surface morphology, and structural integrity. …”
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The Development of the Silk Industry in the Ottoman Bursa: An Analysis of Periodization by Özgür TEOMAN, Cumali BOZPİNAR

“…The fluctuations in the demand level of European countries for fabrics between the second half of the XVIth century and the first quarter of the XIXth century caused the silk industry to enter an unstable process, despite maintaining its commercial importance. …”
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