Effect of sulfinate salt on bonding and polymerization of adhesive to intracoronally bleached dentin by Napatsorn Piyanuluk, Kittisak Sanon, Pasiree Thongthai, Pharsiri Sirirangsee, Raju Botta, Thitaphat Ngernsutivorakul, Varinee Srimahachota, Citra Kusumasari, Dini Asrianti, Junji Tagami

“…SA significantly increased the initial µTBS to bleached pulp chamber dentin surfaces (from 34.7 ± 4.5 to 50.6 ± 5.2 MPa, p < 0.001) and maintained post-TC bond durability (49.5 ± 8.8, p = 0.58). The application of SA also significantly increased DC on bleached pulp chamber dentin (p < 0.001). …”
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Exosome-loaded tannic acid–thioctic acid hydrogel enhances wound healing in coagulation disorders by Yuesheng Tu, Weixin Zheng, Zichu Ding, Jie Xiang, Qinfeng Yang, Yuchen Liu, Jue Cao, Yuling Shen, Zinan Tang, Shen Lin, Lei Fan, Yaowen Xu, Bin Chen

“…Rheological evaluations confirmed the self-healing properties and mechanical durability, of the hydrogel, underscoring its potential for sustained therapeutic application. …”
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Life-Cycle Assessment of High-Strength Concrete Mixtures with Copper Slag as Sand Replacement by Aysegul Petek Gursel, Claudia Ostertag

“…Therefore, it is recommended that replacement of fine aggregates by 40–50% of copper slag (by weight) will produce concrete mixtures with comparable environmental impacts while maintaining feasible durability and strength properties.…”
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Effect of Carbonation on the Leachability of Solidified/Stabilized Lead-Contaminated Expansive Soil by Fusheng Zha, Congmin Liu, Bo Kang, Long Xu, Chengbin Yang, Chengfu Chu, Chuang Yu, Wei Zhang, Jiwen Zhang, Zhenghong Liu

“…Carbonation, however, may influence the effectiveness of solidification/stabilization (S/S) by decomposing hydration products and decreasing pH, which would seriously damage the long-term durability of stabilized soils. This study focused on the variation of leaching characteristics of solidified/stabilized lead-contaminated expansive soils before and after accelerated carbonation under the leachant of pH 3 and 5 by the semidynamic leaching test. …”
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Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: A review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior by Imen Feki, Mohammadali Shirinbayan, Samia Nouira, Robert Tie Bi, Jean-Baptiste Maeso, Cedric Thomas, Joseph Fitoussi

“…Insights from this research aim to optimize the design and durability of hydrogen storage systems, enabling safer and more efficient implementation in the automotive sector. …”
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A novel stable biomimetic adhesive coating for functionalization of orthodontic brackets against bacterial colonization and white spot lesions by Lamia Singer, Sabina Karačić, Gabriele Bierbaum, Brianne Palmer, Christian Kirschneck, Christoph Bourauel

“…Stability assessments in artificial saliva and deionized water demonstrated the durability of the coating. pH measurements indicated minimal changes in SBF and water, with PDA-functionalized brackets showing slight alterations. …”
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as rescue therapy for refractory autoimmune retinopathy: a case report by Wendy Meihua Wong, Wendy Meihua Wong, Yvonne Loh, Hwei Wuen Chan, Hwei Wuen Chan, Warren Fong, Soon-Phaik Chee, Soon-Phaik Chee, Adrian Koh, Graham E. Holder, Graham E. Holder

“…At 22 months’ follow-up, she continued to demonstrate the durability of the clinical response. The present report suggests that in judiciously selected patients, HSCT may provide a rescue option for refractory AIR. …”
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HIL Test Verification of PDPI Control of Induction Generator‐Based Multi‐Rotor Wind Turbine Systems by Habib Benbouhenni, Mourad Yessef, Nicu Bizon, Sara Kadi, Ayman Alhejji, Badre Bossoufi

“…DPC is characterized by several drawbacks, the most prominent of which are low durability, low current/power quality, and the use of power estimation. …”
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Mechanical Behavior of Ion-Exchanged Alkali Aluminosilicate Glass Ceramics by Bruno M. F. Nunes, André Dinis, Jorge C. Fernandes, Rui M. Almeida, Luís F. Santos

“…Aluminosilicate glasses and glass ceramics are known to present excellent transparency and chemical durability, plus good mechanical behavior; therefore, a lithium aluminosilicate glass composition was studied in order to obtain transparent glass ceramics, followed by an ion exchange process, and its mechanical properties were studied. …”
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Monodispersed Iron Selenide Nanoparticles United with Carbon Nanotubes for Highly Reversible Zinc–Air Batteries by Hua Zhang, Tong Zeng, Jiale Ma, Yue Jiang, Yang Huang, Yuxin Cheng, Haifeng Ye, Cuiyun Zeng, Chenghui Zeng, Minshen Zhu, Shuiliang Chen

“…Developing electrocatalysts that exhibit exceptional activity without relying on noble metals, all while ensuring high efficiency and durability for the oxygen reduction and evolution reactions, poses a challenging yet highly desired task. …”
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The Study’s Chemical Interaction of the Sodium Silicate Solution with Extender Pigments to Investigate High Heat Resistance Silicate Coating by Cuong Manh Le, Thu-Huong Le

“…Silicate paints have high durability and longevity dependent mainly on the chemical interaction of the silicate binder with extender pigments. …”
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Achieving chronic hepatitis B functional cure: Factors and potential mechanisms by Jiarui Zheng, Zilong Wang, Linxiang Huang, Zixuan Qiu, Yandi Xie, Suzhen Jiang, Bo Feng

“…On the other hand, functional cure based on PegIFNα shows good long-term durability, but over 10 % of patients still experience relapse, mostly within 48 weeks after functional cure. …”
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Novel Bi-SBA-15 derived rice husk for iodine adsorption from off-gas stream by Ahmed Al-Mamoori, Israa Sh. Mohammed, Huda D. Abdul Kader, Abdullah Mohammed Al-sadoon, Hasan Sh. Majdi

“…Three different temperatures (100, 150, and 200 °C) were performed for iodine capture and the material exhibited as high as 3291 and 3956 mg/g for 150, and 200 °C respectively which is close to the spent fuel waste temperature of ∼140 °C. The material durability was also tested under three consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles and attained 82 % of its initial cycle under iodine exposure for 18 h. …”
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One-step solvothermal preparation of Fe-doped Ni0.85Se/NF: An efficient catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction by Longqi Zhu, Runze Wang, Chen Wang, Shuhan Yang, Haizhen Liu, Bo Xing, Honghui Cheng, Kuikui Wang

“…Moreover, they demonstrated exceptional durability. In situ Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses showed that the excellent OER performance stemmed from the reconstruction-induced hydroxyl oxide. …”
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Wearable Smartphone-Based Multisensory Feedback System for Torso Posture Correction: Iterative Design and Within-Subjects Study by Amanda Polin Pereira, Olibario Jose Machado Neto, Valeria Meirelles Carril Elui, Maria da Graca Campos Pimentel

“…Patients reported high ratings for weight, comfort, dimensions, effectiveness, ease of use, stability, durability, and ease of adjustment. Therapists noted a positive impact on rehabilitation sessions and expressed their willingness to recommend it. …”
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Supply-Side Practices and Constraints of the Kola Nut (Cola nitida (Vent) Schott. and Endl.) Value Chain in Ghana: A Descriptive Evidence by Frederick Amon-Armah, Solomon Sefa Oduro, Eric Kofi Doe, Moses Asani, Daniel Nyadanu, Sampson Konlan

“…Respondents noted that the red nuts were preferred for their durability during transportation and longer shelf life, while the white nuts were preferred for their taste. …”
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Depth variations as effective indicators for strength variation of Najran granites, Najran region, Saudi Arabia by Ahmed Abd El Aal, Yahya Al Zamana, Turki Dunquwah, Omar Alsalmi, Jabir Hussain, Javed Iqbal, Moustafa Abdulrahim Mohamedsalih, Ahmed E. Radwan, Hezam Al-Awah

“…Igneous rocks of various types are used for various purposes; however, their use as building stones for construction is ubiquitous due to their durability, hardness, appearance, and availability. …”
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Recent Advances in Surface Functionalized 3D Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting by Nadira Meethale Palakkool, Mike P. C. Taverne, Owen Bell, Jonathan D. Mar, Vincent Barrioz, Yongtao Qu, Chung‐Che Huang, Ying‐Lung Daniel Ho

“…The review highlights the opportunities and challenges in scalable fabrication, long‐term durability, and cost‐efficiency for practical implementation. …”
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Emerging contaminant removal using eco-friendly zinc ferrite nanoparticles: Sunlight-driven degradation of tetracycline by Ramesh Vinayagam, Syonaa Batra, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ashton Menezes, Raja Selvaraj

“…Even after five cycles, the material retained over 73 % degradation efficiency, showcasing its durability. This work highlights the potential of eco-friendly ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles as a sustainable and efficient solution for mitigating emerging contaminants in wastewater, contributing to environmental remediation efforts.…”
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Research on High-Speed Railway Subgrade Design Method Based on Energy Dissipation and Dynamic Stability Characteristics by Zongqi Bi, Yangsheng Ye, Degou Cai, Hongye Yan, Mingzhe Ouyang, Ke Su

“…The subgrade structure of high-speed railways is an important foundation for the safe and smooth operation of high-speed trains, and the scientific design of the subgrade structure provides a fundamental guarantee of its durability and technical economy. As, in the development of high-speed railways in China, higher speeds are being pursued, more requirements have been put forward for the dynamic stability of subgrade structures. …”
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