The Study of Microwave and Electric Hybrid Sintering Process of AZO Target by Ling-yun Han, Yong-chun Shu, Yang Liu, Lu Gao, Qing-tong Wang, Xiao-na Zhang

“…A large-size Al-doped ZnO (AZO) green ceramic compact was prepared by slurry casting. Through studying the microwave and electric hybrid sintering of the green compact, a relative density of up to 98.1% could be obtained by starting microwave heating at 1200°C and increasing the power 20 min later to 4 kW for an AZO ceramic target measuring 120 × 240 × 12 mm. …”
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TPU-assisted adhesive PDMS film for dry or underwater environments by Sangyeun Park, Minhyeok Kim, Hongyun So

“…In this study, we devised a novel process for creating adhesive films by casting polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) onto a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) substrate. …”
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The Role of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI in a Child with Sport-Induced Avascular Necrosis of the Scaphoid: A Case Report and Literature Review by Baris Beytullah Koc, Martijn Schotanus, Bob Jong, Pieter Tilman

“…We achieved union and good function with cast immobilization for fourteen weeks. This case study showed dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI to be a valuable tool in assessing whether conservative or operative treatment is indicated to achieve union and good functional outcome.…”
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Effect of heat treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ti–5Al–5Mo–5V–1Fe–1Cr alloy by Changchang Liu, Yanghuanzi Li, Ji Gu, Xiaotao Liu, Hao Zhang, Hongge Yan, Min Song

“…In this work, a duplex-step rolling deformation, comprising single phase region rolling and dual phase region rolling, and three kinds of heat treatments were applied on an as-cast Ti-55511 alloy to enhance the mechanical properties. …”
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T-S Fuzzy Model-Based Approximation and Filter Design for Stochastic Time-Delay Systems with Hankel Norm Criterion by Yanhui Li, Xiujie Zhou

“…The Hankel norm filtering problem is casted into a convex optimization problem with a convex linearization approach, which expresses all the conditions for the existence of admissible Hankel norm filter as standard linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). …”
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Calculation of Liquidus Temperature for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys Applying Method of Equivalency by Mile B. Djurdjević, Srećko Manasijević, Zoran Odanović, Natalija Dolić

“…The purpose of this paper is to develop a mathematical equation, which will be able to accurately predict the liquidus temperature of various aluminum and magnesium cast alloys on the basis of their known chemical compositions. …”
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Process Development for Edible Film Preparation Using Avocado Seed Starch: Response Surface Modeling and Analysis for Water-Vapor Permeability by R. Ramesh, Hemalatha Palanivel, S. Venkatesa Prabhu, Belachew Zegale Tizazu, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat

“…ASS-based edible films were prepared by the casting method. The results revealed that the increment in the contents of Tween-20 and sorbitol reduces the WP of the film. …”
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Investigation on Microstructure and Tensile Fractography of RE Oxides (CeO2/Y2O3) Reinforced AZ91D Magnesium Matrix Composites by Santhosh Gotagunaki, Vardhaman S. Mudakappanavar, R. Suresh

“…The Y2O3 particulate reinforcement percentage was varied from 1 to 3% in the steps of 1% to study its influence on mechanical properties of MMCs. Stir casting route was adopted to fabricate sample for study. …”
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Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Microrobotics Applications of Polyvinyl Chloride- (PVC-) Based PANI/PEDOT: PSS/ZrP Composite Cation-Exchange Membrane by Mohd Imran Ahamed, Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammad Luqman, Lutfullah

“…Poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene): polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) zirconium(IV) phosphate (ZrP) based ionomeric membrane was prepared by a solution-casting method. Subsequently, aniline polymerization was carried out on the surface of the membrane by oxidative chemical polymerization. …”
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Development and Characterization of Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) Copolymer Based Polymer Electrolytes by Nurul Nadiah Sa’adun, Ramesh Subramaniam, Ramesh Kasi

“…Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are developed using poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) [P(VP-co-VAc)] as the host polymer, lithium bis(trifluoromethane) sulfonimide [LiTFSI] as the lithium salt and ionic liquid, and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide [EMImTFSI] by using solution casting technique. The effect of ionic liquid on ionic conductivity is studied and the optimum ionic conductivity at room temperature is found to be 2.14 × 10−6 S cm−1 for sample containing 25 wt% of EMImTFSI. …”
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A Novel Route for Development of Bulk Al/SiC Metal Matrix Nanocomposites by Payodhar Padhi, Sachikanta Kar

“…Hardness measurements and microstructural studies using HRTEM were carried out on samples taken from different locations of the nanocomposite ingot cast by this method.…”
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The Role of Pensioners in the American Electorate by L. F. Lebedeva, E. V. Emelianov

“…The US presidential elections since 1980 were dominated by baby boomers (born 1946-1964) and prior generations, who have cast the vast majority of votes in every presidential election. …”
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Chemical corrosion resistance mechanism of titanium alloy radiation rods with self-protected structure by Haohua Cao, Fang Dong, Qiang Zhang, Hao Wu

“…The chemical corrosion of the TC4 radiation rod surface (TRRS) during the ultrasonic casting process has the potential to significantly impair the smooth conduction of ultrasonic waves. …”
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Topology-Aware Efficient Path Planning in Dynamic Environments by Haoning Zhao, Jiamin Guo, Chaoqun Wang, Xuewen Rong, Yibin Li

“…It is achieved by employing a homology class path planner to generate a set of non-homotopy global paths. The global paths are cast into tree structures separately and optimized by the developed sampling-based path-planning methods. …”
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Corrosion Activity on CFRP-Strengthened RC Piles of High-Pile Wharf in a Simulated Marine Environment by Ning Zhuang, Yujue Zhou, Yeming Ma, Yingdi Liao, Da Chen

“…Twelve reinforced-concrete pile specimens of 180 mm square by 1,600 mm long were cast. Three pile specimens were corroded to 5% steel mass loss and then strengthened with CFRP sheets; four specimens were strengthened by using CFRP sheets, whereas the remaining five specimens were not strengthened. …”
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Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region by Michel Deshaies

“…Since German reunification, the landscapes of the East German lignite basins, which have been shaped by open-cast mining, have undergone a profound transformation as a result of the closure of most of the mines. …”
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Lymph Drainage of Posttraumatic Edema of Lower Limbs by Ana Carolina Pereira de Godoy, Rodrigo Ocampos Troitino, Maria de Fátima Guerreiro Godoy, José Maria Pereira de Godoy

“…He was treated with an external fixator for four months followed by plaster cast immobilization for three weeks. He presented with fever and paresthesia in the lower left limb that resulted in an episode of erysipelas, and the patient evolved with painful lymphedema. …”
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Mugabe's victory spells doom for the media in Zimbabwe by George Nyabuga

“…I opine that even though Mugabe won 56 per cent of the country's vote, his leadership lacks legitimacy because a sizeable number of people, especially in the opposition areas, were denied the right to exercise their democratic right to cast their vote. Although I argue that his purge against critics is unjustifiable and evil, I also write about the need to fight injustices subjected to his people. …”
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Fractography and Tensile Properties of AA6061 Aluminium Alloy/Rice Husk Ash Silicon Nanocomposite by N. E. Udoye, O. S. I. Fayomi, A. O. Inegbenebor

“…In this study, AA6061/rice husk ash matrix composites were produced through metallurgical stir casting techniques. Different weight percentages of reinforcement in the range of 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% were used to fabricate the composites. …”
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Artefacts in Cone Beam CT Mimicking an Extrapalatal Canal of Root-Filled Maxillary Molar by Carla Cristina Camilo, Manoel Brito-Júnior, André Luis Faria-e-Silva, Alex Carvalho Quintino, Adrianne Freire de Paula, Antônio Miranda Cruz-Filho, Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto

“…An endodontic treatment was performed in a first maxillary molar with palatal canals, and the tooth was restored with a cast metal crown. The patient returned four years later presenting with a discomfort in chewing, which was reduced after occlusal adjustment. …”
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