A New Fractal-Based Miniaturized Dual Band Patch Antenna for RF Energy Harvesting by Sika Shrestha, Seong Ro Lee, Dong-You Choi

“…Simulation results are shown to be in close agreement with performance measurements from an actual antenna fabricated on an FR4 substrate. The proposed antenna can be integrated with a rectifier circuit to develop a compact rectenna that can harvest RF energy in both of these frequency bands at a reduction in size of 25.98% relative to a conventional rectangular patch antenna.…”
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Materials and devices for high‐density, high‐throughput micro‐electrocorticography arrays by Yang Xie, Yanxiu Peng, Jinhong Guo, Muyang Liu, Bozhen Zhang, Lan Yin, He Ding, Xing Sheng

“…Second, we focus on cutting-edge advancements in passive µECoG devices by discussing the design principles and fabrication strategies to optimize three key parameters: impedance, mechanical flexibility, and biocompatibility. …”
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Ultrathin Anode Buffer Layer for Enhancing Performance of Polymer Solar Cells by Dun Wang, Jian Wang, Ling-liang Li, Qiao-shi An, Hui Huang, Chao-qun Jiao, Yang Liu, Fu-jun Zhang

“…A series of polymer solar cells (PSCs) based on poly[(4,8-bis-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′(dithiophene)-2,6-diyl-alt-(4-(2-ethylhexanoyl)-thieno[3,4-b]thiophene)-2,6-diyl] (PBDTTT-C) and [6,6]phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PC71BM) were fabricated with various anode buffer layers. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PSCs was improved to 4.91% for the cells with PEDOT:PSS/LiF (1 nm) as anode buffer layer, which corresponds to 26.2% efficiency improvement compared with the cells with PEDOT:PSS as anode buffer layer. …”
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A Bending Passive RFID Tag as a Sensor for High-Temperature Exposure by Zahangir Khan, Xiaochen Chen, Han He, Adnan Mehmood, Johanna Virkki

“…This “Bending Tag” design is based on a simple dipole antenna fabricated from an electro-textile material. The antenna has a 3D-printed substrate, which is constructed from a commercial Thermo Reactive Filament that gets soft when exposed to 50°C for 30 seconds, causing the tag to bend forward and curve. …”
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Magnetic polydimethylsiloxane microspheres as hydrophobic collectors for oil removal by J G Cabal-Velarde, A Lobo Guerrero, E Araujo, E Romero-Tela, J L Sánchez-Llamazares, A Encinas

“…This study presents a scalable method for fabricating magnetic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microspheres using commercially available oil-based ferrofluid. …”
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Advancements in the integration of isothermal nucleic acid amplification methods for point-of-care testing in resource-limited settings by Noemi Bellassai, Roberta D'Agata, Giuseppe Spoto

“…We then examine the unique features of POC systems, such as the use of low-cost materials for device fabrication, portability, and detection methods that provide rapid and reliable results near the site of patient care. …”
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Investigation of Digital Light Processing-Based 3D Printing for Optimized Tooling in Automotive and Electronics Sheet Metal Forming by Szabolcs Szalai, Brigitta Fruzsina Szívós, Vivien Nemes, György Szabó, Dmytro Kurhan, Mykola Sysyn, Szabolcs Fischer

“…This study addresses the emerging need for efficient and cost-effective solutions in low-volume production by exploring the mechanical performance and industrial feasibility of cutting tools that are fabricated using stereolithography apparatus (SLA) technology. …”
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High internal phase emulsion as a fat replacer: Effect on physico-chemical properties, microstructure and protein digestibility of processed meat during reheating by Lilan Xu, Yuanqi Lv, Yan Zhao, Yao Yao, Na Wu, Shuping Chen, Yonggang Tu

“…This study suggested that HIPE fabricated by EY-HPDSP complex could be a viable fat replacer for processed meat before and reheating.…”
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Ka-Band Slot-Microstrip-Covered and Waveguide-Cavity-Backed Monopulse Antenna Array by Li-Ming Si, Yong Liu, Yongjun Huang, Weiren Zhu

“…The proposed monopulse antenna array not only maintains the advantages of the traditional waveguide slot antenna array, but also has the characteristics of wide bandwidth, high consistence, easy of fabrication, and low cost. From the measured results, it exhibits good monopulse characteristics, including the following: the maximum gains of sum pattern are greater than 24 dB, the 3 dB beamwidth of sum pattern is about 2.2 degrees, the sidelobe levels of the sum pattern are less than −18 dB, and the null depths of the difference pattern are less than −25 dB within the operating bandwidth between 33.65 GHz and 34.35 GHz for VSWR ≤ 2.…”
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Effect of the Reinforcement Phase on Indentation Resistance and Damage Characterization of Glass/Epoxy Laminates Using Acoustic Emission Monitoring by C. Suresh Kumar, K. Saravanakumar, P. Prathap, M. Prince, G. Bharathiraja, S. Kannan, S. Madhu, P. Kumaran

“…Woven glass fiber mat and nonwoven chopped glass fiber mat were used as fiber reinforcement phases for fabricating the laminates. Low-velocity impact and quasi-static indentation tests were performed on both laminates to investigate the contact behavior and energy-absorbing capability. …”
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Recent progress of artificial cells in structure design, functionality and the prospects in food biotechnology by Li Li, Xiaolin Yao, Guoliang Li, Qianqian Guo, Juan Yue, Wenguang Liu, Yapeng Fang, Adam Midgley, Mouming Zhao, Katsuyoshi Nishinari

“…Consequently, this paper will comprehensively cover the historical background, fabrication techniques, and structural characteristics of artificial cells. …”
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Optimization and Damping Performance of a Coal-Fired Power Plant Building Equipped with Multiple Coal Bucket Dampers by Ling-Yun Peng, Ying-Jie Kang, Zong-Rui Lai, Yu-Ke Deng

“…To test the damping effect of the optimized CBDs, a 1 : 30 scale shaking table test model of a power plant structure was fabricated. A comparative testing program was conducted using three seismic excitations on a model with and without CBDs. …”
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Effect of Caesalpinia decapetala on the Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Epoxy Composites by Hailemariam Biratu, Mengistu Gelaw, Kiran Shahapurkar, Venkatesh Chenrayan, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Vineet Tirth, Ali Algahtani, Tawfiq Al-Mughanam

“…The density of composites increases with the increase in the content of CD, while the void content estimations reveal good control over the composite fabrication. The wear response of composites is investigated by varying the sliding distance and load and by maintaining a fixed velocity (5 m/s). …”
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Full Mouth Reconstruction of a Bruxer with Severely Worn Dentition: A Clinical Report by Somayeh Zeighami, Hakimeh Siadat, Sakineh Nikzad

“…Custom-cast dowel cores and metal-ceramic restorations were fabricated and a full occlusal splint was used to protect the restorations. …”
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Investigation of Low-Cost Surface Processing Techniques for Large-Size Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells by Yuang-Tung Cheng, Jyh-Jier Ho, William J. Lee, Song-Yeu Tsai, Yung-An Lu, Jia-Jhe Liou, Shun-Hsyung Chang, Kang L. Wang

“…Using our optimal acid etching solution ratio, we are able to fabricate mc-Si solar cells of 16.34% conversion efficiency with double layers silicon nitride (Si3N4) coating. …”
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DNA-based hydrogels for bone regeneration: A promising tool for bone organoids by Xiang Wu, Yan Hu, Shihao Sheng, Huijian Yang, Zuhao Li, Qinglin Han, Qin Zhang, Jiacan Su

“…These hydrogels facilitate the formation of spatial bone structures through bulk hydrogel fabricating, microsphere formatting, and 3D printing. …”
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X-Band Waveguide Reflectionless Filtering Antenna Array With High Selectivity by Jun Ma, Fuchang Chen, Kairan Xiang

“…The synthesis of the prototype circuit is given and a fourth-order reflectionless filtering antenna array is designed and fabricated to verify the design method. Two TZs are generated at 9.62 GHz and 10.4 GHz, leading to an out-of-band suppression of more than 23 dB. …”
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The Ikat Weaving Industry in Kediri: Characteristics and Strategies for Development, 1966-2014 by Feri Sofiantoro, Endang Susilowati, Alamsyah Alamsyah

“…From the end of the 1970s to the late 1990s, the Bandar Kidul ikat craft began to experience a downturn due to being unable to compete with factory-made woven fabrics and the absence of successor regeneration after most of the business’ founders died. …”
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Dielectric Behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs Filled with Polyvinyl Chloride Composite at Low Microwave Frequencies by Ethar Y. Salih, Zulkifly Abbas, Samer Hasan Hussein Al Ali, Mohd Zobir Hussein

“…When used as dielectric filler in the PVC matrix, the LDH improved the dielectric properties of the fabricated composites. The results indicate that these composites show great potential for use as microwave absorbers at low microwave frequencies.…”
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Improving Edge Quality of Liquid Crystal Display 3D Printing Using Local Dimming Method by Xing-Rui Ding, Zi-Hao Deng, Jia-Sheng Li, Rui-Xiang Qian, Bo-Wen Duan, Zong-Tao Li

“…LPP, known for its rapid and cost-effective fabrication, faces challenges with light leakage and precision under high-power ultraviolet (UV) light. …”
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