Digitized thermo-responsive shape memory matrix band for tooth restorations by Chao Liu, Qin Huang, Bin Feng, Guanchen Ye, Yu Wang, Tianer Zhu, Junjie Wu, Lining Lin, Dongqi You, Haiping Yang, Weifang Zhang

“…The results of in vitro class II restoration showed the shape memory matrix bands brought the best proximal profile and contact point, compared to traditional metal matrix and sectional matrix. The novel shape memory matrix system represents the comfortable, precise, and minimally invasive trend of dentistry and has a broad industrialization prospect as a dental instrument.…”
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Ultrafast humidity sensor and transient humidity detections in high dynamic environments by Fang Liu, Jin Hong, Xiangdong Chen, Xing Ding, Shaopeng Li, Xiang Yu, Jiaqi Lu, Xuan Zhao, Kun Tang, Chenghua Xie, Kemei Zhao

“…Abstract Limited by the adsorption and diffusion rate of water molecules, traditional humidity sensors, such as those based on polymer electrolytes, porous ceramics, and metal oxides, typically have long response times, which hinder their application in monitoring transient humidity changes. …”
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Titanium Alloy Repair with Wire-Feed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology by P. Wanjara, K. Watanabe, C. de Formanoir, Q. Yang, C. Bescond, S. Godet, M. Brochu, K. Nezaki, J. Gholipour, P. Patnaik

“…Wire feeding can be combined with different heat sources, for example, arc, laser, and electron beam, to enable additive manufacturing and repair of metallic materials. In the case of titanium alloys, the vacuum operational environment of electron beam systems prevents atmospheric contamination during high-temperature processing and ensures high performance and reliability of additively manufactured or repaired components. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Pt and Ag in Alkaline Media by Alexander Rampf, Michael Braig, Stefano Passerini, Roswitha Zeis

“…Abstract Investigating the ORR under practical conditions is vital for optimizing metal–air batteries and alkaline fuel cells. Herein, we characterized Pt and Ag gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) in a GDE half‐cell in high alkaline concentrations at elevated temperatures by polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) combined with the distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis. …”
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Computational Investigation of the Electronic and Optical Properties of Planar Ga-Doped Graphene by Nicole Creange, Costel Constantin, Jian-Xin Zhu, Alexander V. Balatsky, Jason T. Haraldsen

“…However, the system continues to produce metallic or semimetallic behavior with increasing doping levels. …”
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Adaptation of 3D printing technology and topological optimization methods for creating low flow rate turbochargers by A. V. Burakov, A. A. Levikhin, A. V. Pobelyanskiy, A. S. Perminov

“…The data on the additive technologies mastered by leading foreign companies in the field of aviation and rocket science are analyzed for the manufacture of parts and assembly units using 3D printing with metal materials. The experience of applying topological optimization methods in aircraft and rocket science is considered. …”
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Giant memory window performance and low power consumption of hexagonal boron nitride monolayer atomristor by Sung Jin Yang, Yu-Rim Jeon, Dongyoon Kim, Sivasakthya Mohan, Shanmukh Kutagulla, Matthew Disiena, Sanjay K. Banerjee, Deji Akinwande

“…This study reports on the giant memory window performance and low power consumption of the atomristor structures using a hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) monolayer and symmetric silver (Ag) metal electrodes through a polypropylene carbonate (PPC) assisted transfer method. …”
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Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields by Mingyang Zhang, Jiaruo Li, Fuqiang Chu, Yanhui Feng

“…Electric field is widely used in the preparation of metallic materials to enhance their properties. In this study, we simulated the solidification behavior of twin-roll casting (TRC) copper/aluminum composites (Cu/Al) using finite volume method. …”
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Investigation by Raman Spectroscopy of the Decomposition Process of HKUST-1 upon Exposure to Air by Michela Todaro, Antonino Alessi, Luisa Sciortino, Simonpietro Agnello, Marco Cannas, Franco Mario Gelardi, Gianpiero Buscarino

“…We report an experimental investigation by Raman spectroscopy of the decomposition process of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) HKUST-1 upon exposure to air moisture (T=300 K, 70% relative humidity). …”
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Thermal Analysis of Ni-Cu Alloy Nanocomposites Processed by Sand Mold Casting by J. Kumaraswamy, Vidyasagar Shetty, S. Sanman, Premkumar Naik, Shabari Shedthi, C. Gnanavel, Ibsa Neme Mogose

“…Ni-Cu based alloy metal matrix nanocomposites are in great demand for advanced technological applications due to their high temperature, strength, and better thermal properties. …”
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Effect of Calcereous Cow Horn and Storage on the Physicochemical Properties of Cement-Bonded Particleboards from Groundnut Hulls by Ogunkunle Olaoluwa Ayobami, Olayoriju Solomon Laja, Olajide Sunday Emmanuel

“…All the compatibility factor values were very well above 60% making the different combinations appropriate for particleboard production. Metal analyses suggested high concentrations of Ca in both samples with values of  wt% and  wt% for the cow horn and groundnut hull samples, respectively. …”
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Theoretical Study of Terminal Vanadium(V) Chalcogenido Complexes Bearing Chlorido and Methoxido Ligands by Samuel Tetteh, Ruphino Zugle

“…These results show significant ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) interactions. Full interaction map (FIM) of the reference complex confirms hydrogen bond interactions involving the methanol (O-H) and the chlorido ligand.…”
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Bioadsorption of Copper(II) Using Halmahera Specific Marine Algae (<i>Sargassum turbinarioides</i>) Encapsulated Calcium Alginate by Dede Ardiansyah Takdir Abubakar Sanawi, Barlah Rumhayati, Qonitah Fardiyah

“…Characterization of the biosorbent using FTIR showed that the biosorbent has active functional groups such as O–H, C–H, S–H, C=O, S=O, and C–O–C, which act as metal ligands, and SEM characterization showed morphological changes in the biosorbent before and after the copper(II) bioadsorption process.…”
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Non‐Reciprocity, Metastability, and Dynamic Reconfiguration in Co‐Assembly of Active and Passive Particles by Ahmed Al Harraq, Ruchi Patel, Jin Gyun Lee, Ope Owoyele, Jaehun Chun, Bhuvnesh Bharti

“…Here, out‐of‐equilibrium assemblies of non‐motile isotropic passive and metal‐patched motile active particles are formed by overlapping bulk interactions with directed self‐propulsion. …”
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Effect of Common Buffers and Heterocyclic Ligands on the Binding of Cu(II) at the Multimetal Binding Site in Human Serum Albumin by Magdalena Sokołowska, Krystyna Pawlas, Wojciech Bal

“…These results indicate that metal binding properties of MBS can be modulated directly and indirectly by small molecules.…”
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Unlocking the potential of gold nanoparticles as a game-changer in the fight against hepatocellular carcinoma by Sarmistha Saha, Manas Taneja, Sneha Dubey, Alok Bhardwaj

“…In particular, the substantial inertness of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) and their nanoscale structures, which have sizes comparable to many biological molecules, attract a great deal of interest in the biomedical field. …”
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Explosion pressure of industrial titanium powder and its suppression characteristics by explosion suppressants SiO2, K2CO3, and NaHCO3 by Tianqi Liu, Kenan Liu

“…Abstract The ignition and explosion risks of industrial metal powder are significantly different from other types of powder, and its explosion suppression deserve attention. …”
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Design and Experimental Study of a Large Spherical Tank Wall Paint Removal Robot by Yang Huailin, Liu Chunhua, Chen Xiaohui, Deng Xiandong, Gao Runzhi, Xia Yi, Zang Hongbin

“…The robot can polish the epoxy paint and show the metallic luster, and its efficiency is 3-10 times that of the manual grinding. …”
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Chemical looping synthesis of amines from N2 via iron nitride as a mediator by Haoyue Li, Tie Wang, Shifu Wang, Xuning Li, Yanqiang Huang, Ning Yan

“…Abstract Amines are commonly synthesized through the amination of organooxygenates using ammonia, frequently involving the use of noble metal catalysts. In this study, we present an alternative route to make amines using iron nitride (Fe2.5N) as the nitrogen source. …”
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Comparison between digital and conventional occlusal indicators. by Wan M. Dizayee, Fahd S. Ikram

“…The objective of this study is to find out the best material and method for occlusal adjustment. Methods: An upper metal cast with a lower resin cast was made and mounted to an apparatus that moves like the mandibular movement during mastication. …”
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