Development and application of geothermally derived silica grout for carbon-neutral soil stabilization by Taichi Terui, Toshiyuki Motohashi, Shigeo Sasahara, Shinya Inazumi

“…The formulation incorporates colloidal silica with specialty water glass, which not only improves mechanical durability, but also significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to traditional silica-based grouts. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Charcoal Dust as Partial Replacement for Cement in Plain Concrete. by Akankunda, Lindah

“…Tests conducted included slump tests, compressive strength, durability (water absorption), and fresh density at varying WCD percentages. …”
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Long-term survival and clinical implications of allogeneic stem cell transplantation in relapse/refractory lymphoma: A 20-year Singapore experience by Wei Sheng Joshua Loke, Jean Rachel Catapia, Chay Lee Low, Francesca Lim, Jeffrey Quek, Hein Than, Yeow Tee Goh, Yeh Ching Linn, Colin Phipps Diong, Aloysius Ho, William Hwang, Chung Cheng Jordan Hwang, Aditi Ghosh, Liang Pui Koh, Lip Koon Tan, Joanne Lee, Li Mei Michelle Poon, Cheng Kiat Lawrence Ng

“…Conclusion: Long-term curative durability was observed with allo-HSCT for patients with relapsed/ refractory lymphomas. …”
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Preparation of a Novel ACS/CS/EDTA Composite from Sugarcane Bagasse for Enhanced Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide by Quang Minh Pham, Xuan Son Nghiem, Thang Le Minh, Anh-Tuan Vu

“…The effects of EDTA, adsorption temperature and gas composition were also investigated in detail. In addition, the durability of the composite was evaluated through the adsorption and desorption cycle. …”
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Multi-Temporal Energy Management Strategy for Fuel Cell Ships Considering Power Source Lifespan Decay Synergy by Xingwei Zhou, Xiangguo Yang, Mengni Zhou, Lin Liu, Song Niu, Chaobin Zhou, Yufan Wang

“…The overall performance of this strategy approaches the global optimal solution obtained through Dynamic Programming, comprehensively validating its superiority in simultaneously optimizing system economics and durability.…”
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Preparation, Performance Test, and Microstructure of Composite Modified Reinforced Concrete by Shi Hu, Ying Xu

“…Mechanical property and durability tests were carried out to compare and analyze the measured compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural tensile strength, water absorption rate, and impact failure energy. …”
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Cordylus cataphractus-scale-inspired composite materials for stab resistance by Ting Su, Xuliang Yu, Haijun He, Honglian Cong, Gaoming Jiang, Huajin Wu, Kezheng Zhao, Yanfeng Niu, Xinji Zhou, Guangjun Wu

“…Due to its removable and replaceable hard protective blocks, P-SKFC exhibits good durability. This study offers guidance for the rapid development of P-SKFC and proposes a novel strategy for designing flexible, lightweight stab-resistant fabrics, potentially offering substantial advantages for personal stab-resistance devices in various industrial fields.…”
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Integrated PLA/LLDPE nanocomposites with compatibilizer and hydroxyapatite-zinc oxide: Mechanical, physical, thermal, and morphological properties by Ahmad Hafizullah Ritonga, Vivi Sisca, Barita Aritonang, Debi Meilani, Gusliani Eka Putri, Enzo Wiranta Battra Siahaan

“…This study examines the improvement of mechanical, physical, thermal, and morphological properties of PLA/LLDPE blends through the incorporation of HAp-ZnO HNPs and LLDPE-g-OA (LO) to enhance their strength, durability, and biodegradability. The HAp-ZnO HNPs were synthesized by mixing HAp and ZnO in an ethanol-water solution (20:80), adjusting the pH to 11 with ammonium hydroxide, and then applying sonication, filtration, washing, and drying. …”
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Investigation of basalt/kevlar fiber-reinforced porcelain filler infused epoxy composite: A viable alternative for marine applications by Prem Anandh. A, P. Sivabalan, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Thandavamoorthy Raja

“…Fatigue testing under 30,000 cyclic loading cycles revealed that the composite retained 55 % of its initial tensile strength, indicating high durability under fluctuating loads. The SEM and EDX analyses were conducted to examine the microstructural characteristics of the composite. …”
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Simulation of Flax Threshing Process by Different Forms of Threshing Drums in Combined Harvesting by Ruijie Shi, Leilei Chang, Wuyun Zhao, Fei Dai, Zhenwei Liang

“…The loss rate was reduced from 5.6% in the T₁ model to 1.78% in the T₂ model, while the maximum stress and deformation were significantly lower, indicating higher structural stability and durability. Field validation results revealed that the T₁ model had a total loss rate of 3.32%, an impurity rate of 3.57%, and an efficiency of 0.09 hm²/h. …”
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Endoscopic Proximal Hamstring Repair Using a Modified Whipstitch: A Technical Note by Eric J. Cotter MD, Omair Kazi MS, Michael J. Vogel BS, Shane J. Nho MD, MS

“…A modified whipstitch, performed endoscopically, may provide the durability of open repair with decreased rates of perioperative complications associated with endoscopic repair. …”
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Environmental Effects in Life Cycle Assessment of Machine-Vision-Driven Spall Repair Material Estimation for Sustainable Road Maintenance by Junhwi Cho, Shanelle Aira Rodrigazo, Hwang-Hee Kim, Su-Jin Lee, Chan Gi Park, Jaeheum Yeon

“…Portland cement concrete is widely used in road construction due to its durability and minimal maintenance needs. However, its susceptibility to spall highlights the drawbacks of conventional repair methods, including cost inefficiencies, delays, environmental impacts, and safety risks from road closures. …”
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Synthesis and structural insights of bis(2-methoxy-6-{[(2-methylpropyl)imino]methyl}phenolato) nickel (II) complex through DFT and docking investigations by K. Jayachandiran, Sv. Esha, M. Savitha Lakshmi, S. Mahalakshmi, S. Arockiasamy

“…The TG analysis revealed its thermal durability pre and post-melting up to 225 oC with a weight loss of only 2%. …”
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Comparative Study of γ Radiation-Induced Effects on Fiber Bragg Gratings by Femtosecond Laser Point-by-Point Method and Line-by-Line Method by Mingyang Hou, Yumin Zhang, Xin Xiong, Lianqing Zhu

“…Among various inscription techniques, the point-by-point (PbP) and line-by-line (LbL) methods are predominant; however, their comparative impacts on radiation durability have not been adequately explored. In this research, FBGs were inscribed on a single-mode fiber using both the PbP and LbL methods, and subsequently subjected to a total irradiation dose of 5.04 kGy (radiation flux of 2 rad/s) over 70 h in a ⁶⁰Co-γ radiation environment. …”
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Bond behavior of galvanized iron fiber reinforced concrete with recycled coarse aggregate and model prediction using machine learning by Md. Jahidul Islam, Ummul Wara Labiba, Tasfiah Faisal Chowdhury, Md. Shahjalal, Tanvir Mustafy, Tanvir Hassan Tusher

“…Concrete is a brittle material with low tensile strength, requiring reinforcement bars to carry the tensile load and ensure structural serviceability and durability. This study aims to improve the mechanical properties and bond behavior of natural aggregate concrete (NAC) and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) by incorporating locally available galvanized iron fiber (GIF). …”
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Autogenous and drying shrinkage properties of precast recycled aggregate concrete by Ningxu Zhang, Qing Yang, Dapeng Li, Yong Yu, Xiaoyu Jiang, Jinjun Xu

“…Crushing prefabricated rejects into recycled aggregates (PRAs) and recasting them forms precast recycled aggregate concrete (PRAC), which offers superior mechanical properties, durability, and cost and environmental benefits compared to conventional RAC. …”
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Numerical study of the plasticity effect on the behavior of short steel columns filled with concrete loaded axially by Yousria Boulmaali-Hacene Chaouche, Nadia Kouider, Kamel Djeghaba, Bachir Kebaili

“…Indeed, it has been demonstrated that the use of normal or high strength concrete, confined in a steel tube of circular shape can considerably improve its ductility as well as its load capacity, owing to the combination of the qualities of the two constituent materials; these tubes have an effortless execution, indeed, the concrete used in the CFST does not require formwork nor reinforcement, a durability of the two materials as well as a good behavior to fire, which was the effect desired at the origin of their elaboration. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Micromorphology of Calcium Oxide Expansion Agent on River Sand/Machine-Made Sand Concrete by Feng Wei, Fei Zhang, Li Gao, Rui Wang, Xiang Ren, Dan Zhang

“…Freeze-thaw damage is one of the main factors affecting the service life and durability of concrete. Optimizing the microscopic pore distribution of concrete is an effective measure to improve its frost resistance. …”
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Metabolic Activity of Micromycetes Affecting Urban Concrete Constructions by Galina Yakovleva, Eugene Sagadeev, Viktor Stroganov, Olga Kozlova, Rodion Okunev, Olga Ilinskaya

“…Concrete resistance to the destructive action of microorganisms is considered as a measure of its durability and is increasingly being raised as an important issue. …”
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Comparison of Different Materials Used in The Preparation Of Household Bioplastics and Evaluation of a Mixture of Animal Gelatin and Cornstarch by Kamar Shayah, Joseph Shenekji, Durra Balt, Siran Arabanian, Joudy Awyga, Sawsan Salloum

“…It can be used and manufactured domestically and industrially, and it showed long durability and decent expiration before degradation. …”
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