Research Progress of Solid Electrolytes in Solid-State Lithium Batteries by Xia Nan

“…It discusses the improvement of solid-state battery performance by solid-state composite electrolytes from three aspects: polymer composite non-polar ceramic materials, the addition of SN catalysts, and three-dimensional skeletal structures. …”
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A Calculation Method of Angular Contact Ball Bearing Contact Stiffness Considering Lubrication Effect by Fengxia Lu, Zhiqiang Zhao, Wenbin Pan, Heyun Bao

“…The axial/radial stiffness of ceramic ball bearings is greater than steel ball bearings， and has an approximately linear relationship with the speed.…”
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RISK FACTORS FOR PERI-IMPLANTITIS IN THE POSTERIOR FIXED IMPLANT-PROSTHETIC THERAPY: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY by Davidescu Alexandra, Norina Forna, Doriana Agop-Forna, Cristina Dascălu, Ana-Maria Fătu, Scutariu Mihaela-Monica

“…The logistic regression was performed within a cohort of 48 patients (mean age 63.04 ± 10.723 years) with posterior edentulism treated by implant-supported metal-ceramic fixed prosthetic restorations. Socio-demographic data (gender, age group) and anamnestic data were collected on: smoking status; periodontal grade; compliance to the supportive periodontal/peri-implant therapy; OHI index. …”
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Microstructure and Nonohmic Properties of SnO2-Ta2O5-ZnO System Doped with ZrO2 by Xiuli Fu, Feng Jiang, Ruichao Gao, Zhijian Peng

“…The proposed samples were sintered at 1400°C for 2 h with conventional ceramic processing method. By X-ray diffraction, SnO2 cassiterite phase was found in all the samples, and no extra phases were identified in the detection limit. …”
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Nouvelles dédicaces d’Alésia à Apollon Moritasgus by Olivier de Cazanove, Monique Dondin-Payre

“…A last inscription, known since 1909 (Espérandieu’s excavations of a secondary spring catchment), on a metallescent ceramic handle, makes it possible to increase this small series of similar objects, well attested in spring sanctuaries. …”
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Sensitivity of Nafion Films to Organic Substances, Especially Ketones by Alfredo Marquez Lucero, Miguel Orozco, Nancy Navarro, Virginia Collins

“…Then, this material can be used in the design of electrical sensors, which can be inexpensive, reliable, and chemically stable, representing an excellent alternative to ceramic sensors.…”
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Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Severely Compromised Anterior Area: Combined Periodontal and Restorative Approach by Rachele Censi, Virna Vavassori, Andrea Enrico Borgonovo, Dino Re

“…Lithium disilicate is a glass-based ceramic which presents excellent aesthetics and allows the passage of light without creating unnatural reflections. …”
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An Overview of Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: Existing Problems and Potential Solutions by Fu Wenduo, Sun Shiqi, Wang Bo

“…Furthermore, improving separator stability by applying ceramic coatings, high-temperature-resistant polymers, and surface modifications fortifies mechanical and thermal endurance, lowering the risk of TR and short circuits. …”
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Tadmekka. Archéologie d’une ville caravanière des premiers temps du commerce transsaharien by Sam Nixon

“…We also concentrate on other important new evidence of relevance for wider West African debates, including trade goods from across the Sahara, important patterns in the ceramic sequence, evidence of local industries, and interesting findings related to dietary practices.…”
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Neural plasticity in early potters: Shape analysis and TMS-EEG co-registration trace the rise of a new motor skill. by Vanessa Forte, Luisa Sartori, Antonino Visalli, Mustafa Yildirim, Gaspare Galati, Massimo Vidale, Emanuela Faresin, Antonino Vallesi

“…Archaeological methods were integrated with neuroscience techniques to explore the impact on neuroplasticity resulting from the introduction of early pottery techniques. The advent of ceramic marked a profound change in the economy and socio-cultural dynamics of past societies. …”
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Minimally Invasive Laminate Veneers: Clinical Aspects in Treatment Planning and Cementation Procedures by R. K. Morita, M. F. Hayashida, Y. M. Pupo, G. Berger, R. D. Reggiani, E. A. G. Betiol

“…Thus, conservative treatments that are the solution to aesthetic problems involving morphologic modifications and provide the result that the patient expects should always be the first therapeutic option. In this context, ceramic laminate veneers, also known as “contact lens,” are capable of providing an extremely faithful reproduction of the natural teeth with great color stability and periodontal biocompatibility. …”
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Numerical simulation of subsurface defect identification by pulsed thermography and improvement of this technique for noisy data by Oleg Plekhov, Anastasiya Kostina, Sergey Aizikovich

“…This work is devoted to the simulation of the pulsed thermography method in a steel plate with the ceramic coating containing artificial defects of various depths and sizes. …”
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Les inscriptions du mithraeum d’Angers-Iuliomagus (Maine-et-Loire) : nouvelles données sur le culte de Mithra by Michel Molin, Jean Brodeur, Maxime Mortreau

“…They also discovered some ex voto dedicated to Mithra, written on ceramic, including a Déchelette 72 vase, found in a domus filled-in cellar. …”
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Plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings: numerical study on damage localization and evolution by K. Slámečka, P. Skalka, L. Čelko, J. Pokluda, L. Saucedo-Mora, T. J. Marrow, U. Thandavamoorthy

“…In this contribution, two main features that affect the TBCs’ performance, namely the roughness of the bond coat and the microstructure of the ceramic top coat, are discussed based on Finite Element Method (FEM) and Finite Element Microstructure MEshfree (FEMME) simulations that were used to calculate stresses and assess damage within the coating. …”
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Influence of Aging Processes on the Characteristics of Power LEDs Soldered Using Composite Solder Pastes by Krzysztof Górecki, Przemysław Ptak, Agata Skwarek

“…Components soldered using different metal–ceramic composite pastes, e.g., with TiO₂, were tested. …”
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Thermal Analysis of Ni-Cu Alloy Nanocomposites Processed by Sand Mold Casting by J. Kumaraswamy, Vidyasagar Shetty, S. Sanman, Premkumar Naik, Shabari Shedthi, C. Gnanavel, Ibsa Neme Mogose

“…Due to the incorporation of hard ceramic particles into the matrix, the composites’ thermal conductivity increases to 57.42 W/m ℃, and their thermal expansion decreases to 12 × 10−6. …”
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La nécropole de Vannes/Darioritum : données inédites sur les pratiques funéraires armoricaines dans un secteur occupé du ier au ive s. apr. J.-C. by Annaïg Le Martret, Marie Grall, Vanessa Brunet

“…Thus, the practice of cremation on the site is attested as early as the 1st century AD, from the study of ceramics from the funeral pyre, and continues until the 3rd or even 4th century AD.There are 78 identified secondary cremation deposits, which include 74 secondary deposits in ossuary vessels (ceramic or glass), 3 potential secondary deposits in perishable containers and one undetermined deposit. …”
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A Digital Approach for a Complete Rehabilitation with Fixed and Removable Prostheses: A Technical Procedure by Etienne Lefrançois, Victor Delanoue, Samuel Morice, Xavier Ravalec, Marie Desclos-Theveniau

“…The fixed components including post-and-cores, both metal–ceramic with extra-coronal attachment and monolithic zirconia crowns, and the RPDs were manufactured by computer numerical controlled direct milling. …”
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Characterization of Thermally Sprayed Coated GT Components Made of 3D Printing Based Selective Laser Melting Processed Inconel Alloy 718 by Mohammed Yunus, Mohammad S. Alsoufi

“…TBCs comprising bond coat and top ceramic oxide coat were deposited by High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel and Atmospheric Plasma Spraying techniques, respectively. …”
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Bandwidth and Gain Enhancement of Patch Antenna with Stacked Parasitic Strips Based on LTCC Technology by Li Li, Yong Zhang, Jinhong Wang, Wei Zhao, Shuang Liu, Ruimin Xu

“…A compact patch antenna with stacked parasitic strips (SPSs) based on low temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) technology is presented. By adding three pairs of SPSs above the traditional patch antenna, multiple resonant modes are excited to broaden the bandwidth. …”
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