Neuro-Fuzzy Model for the Prediction and Classification of the Fused Zone Levels of Imperfections in Ti6Al4V Alloy Butt Weld by Giuseppe Casalino, Sabina Luisa Campanelli, Fabrizio Memola Capece Minutolo

“…The following tolerable defects were analysed: weld undercut, excess weld metal, excessive penetration, incomplete filled groove, root concavity, and lack of penetration. …”
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Structural and Morphological Studies of V2O5/MWCNTs and ZrO2/MWCNTs Composites as Photocatalysts by Sajid Iqbal, Tanveer Hussain Bokhari, Shoomaila Latif, Muhammad Imran, Ayesha Javaid, Liviu Mitu

“…The present study outlines the synthesis of transition metal oxide- (TMO-) multiwall carbon nanotubes- (MWCNTs-) based composites for photocatalytic application. …”
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The efficiency of galvanic wastewater treatment facility 'Frad' in Aleksinac by Veličković Jasmina, Arsić Nebojša B., Stošić Ljiljana

“…A large number of contaminants (metal ions, cyanides, acids, bases, grease and oils, organic solvents, surfactants, phosphates, etc.), found in galvanic wastewater are treated through conventional methods (chemical oxidation and reduction, neutralization, sedimentation, coagulation and flocculation). …”
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Defect-assisted reversible phase transition in mono- and few-layer ReS2 by George Zograf, Andrew B. Yankovich, Betül Küçüköz, Abhay V. Agrawal, Alexander Yu. Polyakov, Joachim Ciers, Fredrik Eriksson, Åsa Haglund, Paul Erhart, Tomasz J. Antosiewicz, Eva Olsson, Timur O. Shegai

“…Abstract 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials have attracted interest due to their remarkable excitonic, optical, electrical, and mechanical properties, which are dependent on their crystal structure. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Welding Residual Stress of U-Rib Joints in Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks by Zhiqiang Huang, Wenxue Su, Jun Shi, Tao Li, Hongyou Cao

“…Based on experimental testing and thermal elastic-plastic finite element analysis (FEA), this study investigates the residual stress (RS) of a U-rib joint using gas metal arc welding in an orthotropic steel bridge deck (OSBD). …”
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Near-Infrared All-Silicon Photodetectors by M. Casalino, G. Coppola, M. Iodice, I. Rendina, L. Sirleto

“…The technological steps utilized to fabricate the devices allow an efficiently monolithic integration with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatible structures.…”
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Low-Profile Array of Wire Patch Antennas by H. Zhang, R. Chantalat, F. Torres, M. Thevenot, T. Monediere, B. Jecko

“…Moreover, a vertical metallic plane has been inserted to eliminate the back fire radiation. …”
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Prediction of mechanical behavior of friction stir welded joints of AA3003 aluminum alloy by I. Chekalil, A. Miloudi, M.P. Planche, A. Ghazi

“…The study of the interactions between these different parameters made it possible to establish a number of combinations of the different factors, for the purpose of achieving the quality optimization of the FSW joint by obtaining a tensile strength of the weld joint equal to of that of the base metal.…”
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Miniaturized Filters with a Controllable Number of Passbands by Embedding Serpentine Microstrip Resonators in SIW by Xiaohei Yan, Wenjing Mu, Minjie Guo

“…The filter structure is realized by embedding serpentine microstrip resonators in the upper metal surface of the substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW). …”
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Twin-distortion modulated ultra-low coordination PtRuNi-Ox catalyst for enhanced hydrogen production from chemical wastewater by Yue Zhang, Xueqin Mu, Zhengyang Liu, Hongyu Zhao, Zechao Zhuang, Yifan Zhang, Shichun Mu, Suli Liu, Dingsheng Wang, Zhihui Dai

“…This research marks a notable advancement in the precise engineering of atomically dispersed multi-metallic centers in catalysts for energy-related applications.…”
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Photodegradation of Methylene Blue Using Carbon-Doped ZnSn(OH)6 Composite Coated on Membrane by Ernso Fenelon, Achmad Chusnun Ni’am, Truc-Mai Thi Nguyen, Ying-Fu Lin, Ya-Fen Wang, Sheng-Jie You

“…ZnSn(OH)6 was chosen due to carbon’s complex metal oxide doped to facilitate the application under visible light. …”
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Pitting Suppression of AISI 316 Stainless Steel Plates in Conditions of Ultrasonic Vibration by Georgii S. Vasyliev, Oleg M. Kuzmenko

“…A possible mechanism of vibration influence on pitting is proposed, which is the elimination of pit covers from the vibrating surface, vibration-induced electrolyte motion in and out of the pits, and repassivation of active metal inside the pits.…”
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A catalyst-coated diaphragm assembly to improve the performance and energy efficiency of alkaline water electrolysers by Zhuang Xu, Yanying Liu, Xiaobo Cheng, Yunshan Shang, Yongtao Wang, Jing Wang, Wenshi Li, Guangli He

“…Abstract Alkaline water electrolysers are ideal for gigawatt-scale hydrogen production due to the usage of non-precious metal and low-cost raw materials. However, their performances are modest with the separated electrode and diaphragm structure which can date back to more than 100 years ago. …”
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Appendicitis-Like Picture Induced by Foreign Body in a 2-Year-Old Boy by Sadi A. Abukhalaf, Rami A. Misk, Hussam I. Alzeerelhouseini, Ismaeel M. Irziqat, Abdulrahman H. Asaferah, Osama Y. Aljabarein, Khalil N. Abuzaina

“…Intraoperatively, a sealed small cecal perforation was noticed. A 5 cm pin-like metallic foreign body was found to obstruct the appendicular lumen. …”
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Preparation and Electronic Property Investigation of Zinc(II)-Schiff Base Complexes in the Confined Space by Peng Shang, Lei Zhang

“…Metal-Schiff base complexes have attracted continued research interest regarding their intriguing and useful features, while the electronic properties of these complexes in the confined space have not been sufficiently addressed in previous studies. …”
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An ultrasensitive angular interrogation metasurface sensor based on the TE mode surface lattice resonance by Liye Li, Wengang Wu

“…Herein, we propose and demonstrate an ultrasensitive angular interrogation sensor based on the transverse electric mode surface lattice resonance (SLR) mechanism in an all-metal metasurface. In theory, we derive the sensitivity function in detail and emphasize the refraction effect at the air-solution interface, which influences the SLR position and improves the sensitivity performance greatly in the wide-angle. …”
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFICACY OF MELANIN AS A FOOD INGREDIENT by N. Cherno, A. Kapustian, K. Naumenko, L. Gural, S. Osolina

“…In biological systems melanin performs several important functions including photoprotection, free radical scavenging and antioxidation, metal chelation, electrical and photoconductivity. …”
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Les sols de jardins, supports d’une agriculture urbaine intensive by Christophe Schwartz

“…Seventy percent of the garden soils show very high concentrations of nutrients. Mean total heavy metal concentrations in garden soils are twice higher than in agricultural soils. …”
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Electromechanical Characterization and Locomotion Control of IPMC BioMicroRobot by Martin J.-D. Otis

“…BMR microlegs are built using quasi-cylindrical Nafion-Pt ionomeric polymer-metal composite (IPMC), which has 2.5 degrees of freedom. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Pb(II) Ions from Aqueous Solution Using a Coir-Based Product (Puresorbe) by D. Nityanandi, C.V. Subbhuraam

“…The adsorption of Pb(II) ions was studied varying parameters such as the agitation time, the metal ion concentration, the adsorbent dose, the temperature and the pH of the aqueous solution. …”
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