Turning Agricultural Biomass Ash into a Valuable Resource in the Construction Industry—Exploring the Potential of Industrial Symbiosis by Olivera Bedov, Ana Andabaka, Suzana Draganić

“…The potential of SHA as an alternative activator was assessed by testing flow diameter and compressive strength at 7 and 28 days of curing. The highest 28-day compressive strength was attained for the addition of 25% SHA (28.44 MPa). …”
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Resin-dependent mechanical anisotropy in laser vat photopolymerization correlates to the initial rate of polymerization and critical energy by Dagoberto Torres-Alvarez, Angel Celis-Guzman, Alan Aguirre-Soto

“…This study aims to spur research on the mechanisms underlying the dependence of the mechanical DA on the resin-curing behavior for objects fabricated by VPP.…”
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Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…It was observed that a mixture of group B and group D scrap tyre rubber chippings in concrete at 15 percent replacement achieved the best result of compressive strength (14.815Mpa) as compared to the control experiment(25.529Mpa) after 56 days of curing unlike group D and group B which showed slightly lower values i.e., 14.232Mpa and 14.661 Mpa respectively.…”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Charcoal Dust as Partial Replacement for Cement in Plain Concrete. by Akankunda, Lindah

“…Concrete cubes measuring 150 mm × 150 mm × 150 mm were tested for compressive strength after water curing for 7, 14, and 28 days. The results were compared with conventional concrete (C20 mix), revealing notable improvements in compressive strength when WCD was incorporated. …”
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The Retrospective Analysis of Posterior Short-Segment Pedicle Instrumentation without Fusion for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture with Neurological Deficit by Zhouming Deng, Hui Zou, Lin Cai, Ansong Ping, Yongzhi Wang, Qiyong Ai

“…This study aims to investigate the efficacy of posterior short-segment pedicle instrumentation without fusion in curing thoracolumbar burst fracture. All of the 53 patients were treated with short-segment pedicle instrumentation and laminectomy without fusion, and the restoration of retropulsed bone fragments was conducted by a novel custom-designed repositor (RRBF). …”
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The regulation of tobacco growth under preceding crop planting: insights from soil quality, microbial communities, and metabolic profiling by Peiyan Zhao, Houfa Zhou, Xiaolin Liao, Leifeng Zhao, Yuanxian Zheng, Tiane Xiong, Gaorun Zhang, Sirong Jiang, Jiming Wang, Yuansheng He, Jiangtao Li, Jieying Zhu, Yongjun Zhang, Yanrun Li, Fuzhao Nian, Di Liu

“…Currently, the effects of different preceding crops on the rhizosphere soil quality of flue-cured tobacco remain unclear.MethodsFour treatments were compared in the study: fallow + tobacco (CK), maize + tobacco (T1), rapeseed + tobacco (T2), and wheat + tobacco (T3).Results and discussionResults showed that preceding crops significantly enhanced soil nutrient levels and improved tobacco growth by altering rhizosphere metabolites and microbial community structure. …”
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BRAF Inhibitors for BRAF V600E Mutant Colorectal Cancers: Literature Survey and Case Report by Yasar Subutay Peker, Mehmet Fatih Can, Ismail Hakki Ozerhan, Gokhan Yagci, Nazif Zeybek, Kutan Kavakli, Sedat Gurkok, Alper Gozubuyuk, Onur Genc, Gokhan Erdem, Ahmet Ozet, Mustafa Gerek, Yusuf Peker

“…To conclude, BRAF inhibitors alone or in combination with other drugs provide a chance for curing BRAF V600E mutant colorectal cancer patients.…”
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High-Performance Anticorrosive Polyester Coatings on Mild Steel in Mixed Acid Mixtures Environments by Bashir Ahmad, Nasir M. Ahmad, Muhammad Yasir, Zulfiqar A. Khan, Sikander Rafiq

“…FTIR test was conducted to confirm complete curing, and SEM analyses were used to investigate surface morphology. …”
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Highly Thermally Conductive Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Resin Vitrimers with Reconfigurable, Shape‐Memory, Photo‐Thermal, and Closed‐Loop Recycling Performance by Fengyuan Zhang, Junliang Zhang, Kuan Zhang, Xiao Zhong, Mukun He, Hua Qiu, Junwei Gu

“…Herein, liquid crystalline epoxy (LCE) and dynamic ester and disulfide bonds are introduced into the cured network of bisphenol A epoxy resin (E‐51) to construct highly thermally conductive flexible liquid crystalline epoxy resin (LCER) vitrimers. …”
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Effect of Nd:YAG Laser with/without Graphite Coating on Bonding of Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramic to Human Dentin by Amjad Abu Hasna, Stephanie Semmelmann, Fernanda Alves Feitosa, Danilo De Souza Andrade, Franklin R Tay, Cesar Rogério Pucci

“…The glass-ceramic specimens were bonded to dentin with a dual-cured resin cement and stored in distilled water for 24 h at 37ºC. …”
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Repression of the stress granule protein G3BP2 inhibits immune checkpoint molecule PD‐L1 by Yanhong Zhang, Changli Yue, Anna M. Krichevsky, Igor Garkavtsev

“…Moreover, treatment of breast tumor‐bearing mice with C108 resulted in a significant survival benefit and long‐term cures. Cancer cells treated with C108 or cancer cells with genetically repressed G3BP2 had decreased PD‐L1 expression due to enhanced mRNA degradation. …”
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Analyzing the potency of Viscosity Modifying Agents on the Characteristics and Static Segregation of Fresh and Hardened Fluid Concrete by Faiza M’hamdi, Othmane Boukendakdji, Karim Ezziane, Taha-Hocine Douara

“…In contrast, a measurement was conducted on the compressive strength of the cured concrete. The utilization of the column of segregation test allows for the identification and assessment of static segregation in SCC mixtures. …”
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Synergistic effects of CO2 sequestration on mechanical, microstructural, and environmental performance in carbonated MgO-based ECC by Zihao Song, Rui Chen, Tianyu Wang, Haoliang Wu

“…Specifically, the effects of varying MgO content on mechanical properties, crack patterns, and microstructure were investigated across six mix designs, with MgO dosages ranging from 40 % to 70 % of the binder, under both standard and accelerated carbonation curing conditions. Results indicated that higher MgO dosages improved compressive and flexural strengths, with CM0.7 (70 % MgO) achieving a compressive strength increase from 30.02 MPa to 63.62 MPa over 28 days. …”
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Mechanical properties and reinforcement mechanism study of sulfate saline soil solidified by polyurethane and water glass by Tiantian Zhang, Dingfeng Cao, Chengchao Guo, Fuming Wang

“…The influence of the dry density, curing agent ratio, and salt content on the strength was evaluated. …”
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A comparative performance analysis of machine learning models for compressive strength prediction in fly ash-based geopolymers concrete using reference data by Muhammad Kashif Anwar, Muhammad Ahmed Qurashi, Xingyi Zhu, Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah, Muhammad Usman Siddiq

“…In addition, SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) analysis demonstrated that compressive strength is significantly influenced by fly ash content and curing temperature. This study provides valuable insights for optimizing concrete mix designs, enhancing the performance and sustainability of FAGP, and contributes to the broader understanding of cementitious materials, fulfilling both industrial and environmental goals.…”
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Mechanical and Freeze-Thaw Characterization of Lignin-BFS (GGBS)-Modified Silty Clays by Yidan Sun, Fujun Yu, Yu Yang, Chao Li, Songling Xue, Jiankun Huang

“…The results showed that as the curing age increased, the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of modified silty clay gradually increased, and the relationship between the stress and axial strain of the samples gradually transitioned from strain-softening to strain-hardening. …”
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Producing 100+ MPa Field Concrete in Developing Countries: Requirements and Challenges by Youssef ElHawary, Mohamed Hamdy, John Haroun, Omar Youssef, Tamer Breakah, Mohamed Nagib

“…The impact of other vital factors such as mixing process, ambient temperature, curing process and pumping are addressed taking field conditions into consideration. …”
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Treatment Options for Nosocomial Ventriculitis/Meningitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Marios Karvouniaris, Zoi Aidoni, Eleni Gkeka, Stella Niki Primikyri, Konstantinos Pagioulas, Elena Argiriadou

“…Although she was considered cured, she had a prolonged intensive care unit stay and finally died in the ward two months after the completion of treatment. …”
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Efficacy of an Intrathecal Multidrug Infusion for Pain Control in Older Adults and in End-Stage Malignancies: A Report of Three Cases by Sadegh Abdolmohammadi, Pierre-Olivier Hétu, Andrée Néron, Gilbert Blaise

“…One patient experienced a urinary tract infection followed by sepsis and meningitis, which was cured by antibiotics. The catheter was removed in this patient. …”
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Advanced high-voltage and super-stable sodium–zinc hybrid ion batteries enabled by a hydrogel electrolyte by Debin Kong, Xinru Wei, Jinshu Yue, Changzhi Ji, Jianhang Yang, Guanzhong Ma, Xia Hu, Wenting Feng, Changming Mao, Zhongtao Li, Linjie Zhi

“…In this study, we present a rationally designed hydrogel electrolyte, featuring a distinctive polymer network and reduced free water content, created using a UV-curing method. This innovation results in an impressive ionic conductivity of 43 mS cm−1, high mechanical strength and an enhanced electrochemical stability window of up to 2.5 V (vs. …”
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