A novel iron/zinc phosphate layered composite coating on Zn-0.5Li alloy for guided bone regeneration membrane applications by Chang Chen, Zhengqin Shi, Yanfang Deng, Xin Chu, Jun Cheng, Yixuan He, Yilong Dai

“…In this study, filtered cathode vacuum arc (FCVA) technology and chemical methods were utilized to fabricate a layered composite coating of iron (Fe)/phosphate zinc (ZnP) on the surface of a Zn-0.5 wt%Li alloy. …”
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Measurement of antibiotic removal efficiency of ZnO-WO3 nanocomposite and its validation through residual antimicrobial activity by Shraddha Shukla, Shashi Kant Shukla, Prashansha Singh, Himanshu Pandey, Anupam Dikshit, Avinash C. Pandey

“…The mixed oxides of ZnO-WO3 were synthesized by the precipitation method by doping 10 % WO3 nanoparticles in 90 % ZnO nanoparticles. The fabricated nanocomposites were characterized by using different techniques such as UV–Vis, XRD, FTIR, SEM and TEM and the photocatalytic activity has been measured in the presence of UV-light. …”
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Three-Dimensional Printable Magnetic Hydrogels with Adjustable Stiffness and Adhesion for Magnetic Actuation and Magnetic Hyperthermia Applications by Xueting Xuan, Yi Li, Xing Xu, Zhouyi Pan, Yu Li, Yonghao Luo, Li Sun

“…Furthermore, the integration of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles and nanoclay into the AM precursor optimizes the rheological properties and ensures high printability, enabling the fabrication of complex, high-fidelity structures through extrusion-based 3D printing. …”
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Development of robust machine learning models for predicting flexural strengths of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites by Abdulhammed K. Hamzat, Umar T. Salman, Md Shafinur Murad, Ozkan Altay, Ersin Bahceci, Eylem Asmatulu, Mete Bakir, Ramazan Asmatulu

“…However, evaluating their flexural properties using conventional experimental techniques is time-consuming, costly, and limited by material and fabrication variations. This study investigates the potential of machine learning (ML) techniques to predict the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced composites accurately and efficiently. …”
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Enhanced biomechanical and biological performance of titanium scaffolds with gradient in pore sizes by Ara Jung, Jinju Jang, Hun Yeong Ban, Hee Jin Kim, Bomi Gweon, Dohyung Lim

“…Among various methods, powder bed fusion (PBF) stands out for its precision in implant design and fabrication. This study systematically investigates the structural, mechanical, and biological aspects of titanium scaffolds using PBF technology with varying pore sizes (400 μm, 600 μm, 800 μm, and 1000 μm). …”
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Adjusting (AlNi)/(FeCr) ratio to tailor microstructure and properties of A2-B2 dual-phase (AlNi)x(FeCr)100-x medium-entropy alloys by Guijiang Diao, Mingyu Wu, Anqiang He, Zhen Xu, Dhruv Bajaj, Daolun Chen, Ranran Fang, Anatoliy Vorobyev, Q.Y. Li, Dongyang Li

“…In this work, (AlNi)x(FeCr)100-x (x = 40, 50 and 60) A2-B2 dual-phase medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) fabricated using an arc-melting furnace were studied. …”
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Mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of circular oscillating laser direct energy deposited nickel-based superalloy after different heat-treatment processes by Yelin Xia, Haoran Wu, Keyi Liu, Jianbo Lei, Yabao Hu, Hanning Chen, Chen Zheng

“…Heat treatment can enhance the microstructure uniformity and mitigate element segregation in the nickel-based superalloy GH3536 fabricated via laser directional energy deposition, augmenting its mechanical and corrosion properties. …”
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Effect of different ceramic materials and dentin sealing on occlusal veneers bond strength and fracture resistance by Dina Mohamed Nasr, Rewaa Gaber AboElHassan

“…Materials and methods Human mandibular molars (N = 64/test) were prepared for occlusal veneer restorations fabricated from Lithium disilicate ceramic (LS) (control group), Zirconia-reinforced lithium Silicate ceramic (ZLS), High translucent zirconia ceramic (HZ), and Resin nano ceramic (LU) (n = 16). …”
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Reactivatable stimulated emission depletion microscopy using fluorescence-recoverable nanographene by Qiqi Yang, Antonio Virgilio Failla, Petri Turunen, Ana Mateos-Maroto, Meiyu Gai, Werner Zuschratter, Sophia Westendorf, Márton Gelléri, Qiang Chen, Goudappagouda, Hao Zhao, Xingfu Zhu, Svenja Morsbach, Marcus Scheele, Wei Yan, Katharina Landfester, Ryota Kabe, Mischa Bonn, Akimitsu Narita, Xiaomin Liu

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Sensitivity of Awaji Criteria and Revised El Escorial Criteria in the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at First Visit in a Tunisian Cohort by Bademain Jean Fabrice Ido, Imen Kacem, Mahamadi Ouedraogo, Amina Nasri, Saloua Mrabet, Amina Gargouri, Mouna Ben Djebara, Bawindsongré Jean Kabore, Riadh Gouider

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Specific Antibody Production by Blood B Cells is Retained in Late Stage Drug-naïve HIV-infected Africans by Lydie Béniguel, Evelyne Bégaud, Fabrice Cognasse, Philippe Gabrié, Christophe D. Mbolidi, Mary A. Marovich, Céline Cazorla, Frédéric Lucht, Christian Genin, Olivier Garraud

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Sustainability assessment of single-atom catalysts in the transition to greener chemical processes by Mark A. Bajada, Maxim Tschulkow, Gianvito Vilé

“…We compared the greenhouse gas emissions and criticality factors associated with the fabrication of various catalytic entities alongside the economic implications of different synthetic routes to yield the targeted ester compound. …”
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Enhanced sensing capabilities of UV–visible p-n and p-i-n photodiodes using unique layer and contact configurations by Ahmed Ali Alarabi, Osman Çiçek, Hasan Makara, Fatih Ünal, Merve Zurnacı, Şemsettin Altındal

“…The photosensitivity of the fabricated Device B reached a maximum of 4.05x104 at short circuit voltage (Vsc = 0 V). …”
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Antimicrobial and Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Acrylic Resin Containing Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Supported on 4A Zeolite by Mahdiyeh Esmaeilzadeh, Baharak Divband, Bahram Ranjkesh, Fatemeh Pournaghi Azar, Fatemeh Yeganeh Sefidan, Mojgan Kachoei, Behnaz Karimzadeh

“…The mean flexural strengths of acrylic specimens containing 2wt% and 4wt% of synthesized nanoparticles were significantly lower than those of the resin without nanoparticles. Fabricated samples showed favorable antibacterial properties but decreased flexural strength.…”
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Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of a Proprietary Preparation of Quercetin–Rutin Blend (SophorOx™) in Exercised Rats by Devanand Shanmugasundaram, James Martin Roza

“…Sprague–Dawley rats were orally administered SophorOx™ at 500 mg·kg−1·b.w. and subjected to daily exercise on a fabricated treadmill for 4 weeks. A total of 24 animals were randomly divided into four groups. …”
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Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Dermatoses Observed in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at the National Teaching Hospital (NTH-HKM) of Cotonou, Benin by Hugues Adégbidi, Fabrice Akpadjan, Odile Houngbo, Jacques Vigan, Bérénice Dégboé, Nadège Agbessi, Christiane Koudoukpo, Félix Atadokpèdé

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Optimizing Soft Tissue Emergence Profile Around One-Piece Dental Implants by Abduljaleel Azad Samad

“…Conclusion and Clinical implications: We concluded that using of a customized composite temporary crown fabricated by Cervico system offers a very simple and time-saving technique for the clinician, aiding in splinting the implants and obtaining nice emergence profile around one-piece implants. …”
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Low Profile Planar Inverted-L Antenna (PILA) for UHF RFID Tag on Signal Absorption and Reflection Surfaces by Minh-Tan Nguyen, Yi-Fang Lin, Chien-Hung Chen, Hoang-Son Luong, Hua-Ming Chen

“…The tag antenna was fabricated on a single FR4 substrate, measuring <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$30\times 20\times 3.2$ </tex-math></inline-formula> mm3 (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.10~\lambda _{0} \times 0.08~\lambda _{0} \times 0.01~\lambda _{0}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), and successfully tested on various conductive materials. …”
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Enhancing Mandibular Reconstruction with Surgeon–Bioengineer Collaboration: A Protocol for Virtual Surgical Planning by Dong-Ho Shin, Hyo-Joon Kim, Ji-Su Oh, Seong-Yong Moon

“…Methods: We developed a structured protocol with four sequential phases: (1) generation of 3D models from CT data, (2) virtual resection planning, (3) reconstruction design, and (4) surgical guide fabrication. Protocol efficiency was assessed through seven simulation trials measuring planning duration and required revisions. …”
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Mortality and morbidity patterns in Yaoundé, Cameroon: an ICD-11 classification-based analysis by Georges Nguefack-Tsague, Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Boris Edmond Noah, Valérie Ndobo-Koe, Adidja Amani, Léa Melataguia Mekontchou, Marie Ntep Gweth, Annick Collins Mfoulou Minso Assala, Marie Nicole Ngoufack, Pierre René Binyom

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