Structural and Optical Properties of Amorphous Al2O3 Thin Film Deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition by Shuzheng Shi, Shuo Qian, Xiaojuan Hou, Jiliang Mu, Jian He, Xiujian Chou

“…Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) amorphous structure with short-range order and long-range disorder has presented promising applications in optical and optoelectronic devices. …”
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Dynamical Analysis Applied to Passive Control of Vibrations in a Structural Model Incorporating SMA-SE Coil Springs by Yuri J. O. Moraes, Antonio A. Silva, Marcelo C. Rodrigues, Antonio G. B. de Lima, Rômulo P. B. dos Reis, Paulo C. S. da Silva

“…In this sense, this study aims to analyze a passive vibration control system installed in a structure that simulates two-floor buildings. This system based on the incorporation of one SMA-SE (Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys) coil springs configuration for energy dissipation and the addition of damping. …”
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Utilizing ultrasound for the extraction of polysaccharides from the tuber of Typhonium giganteum Engl.: Extraction conditions, structural characterization and bioactivities by Xi Peng, Jing-Ya Wang, Kui-Xu Gao, Zhi-Kun Wang, Qiao-Ling Deng, Yao Wang, Mei-Bian Hu, Yu-Jie Liu

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A comprehensive in silico analysis of structural and functional impacts of natural nonsynonymous SNPs in the ALDH2_HUMAN gene by Mehr Ali Mahmood Janlou

“…Abstract Background nsSNPs result in amino acid substitutions in coding regions that contribute significantly to the structural diversity of proteins in human populations and can affect protein function by altering solubility or stability. …”
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Carbon Doping in Small Lithium Clusters: Structural, Energetic, and Electronic Properties from Quantum Monte Carlo Calculations by Bráulio G. A. Brito, Guo-Qiang Hai, Ladir Cândido

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Structural Dependence of Electronic Properties in A-A-D-A-A-Type Organic Solar Cell Material by Ram S. Bhatta, Mesfin Tsige

“…Small conjugated molecules (SCMs) are promising candidates for organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices because of their structural simplicity, well control over synthetic reproducibility, and low purification cost. …”
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Ab initio Investigation of the Structural and Electronic Properties of Alkaline Earth Metal - TiO2 Natural Polymorphs by Jane Kathure Mbae, Zipporah Wanjiku Muthui

“…To extend the application range of TiO2, the structural and chemical properties can be modified by adding various dopants to tune its electronic structure for applications within a wider range of the solar energy spectrum and ideally extend towards the visible region, which forms the dominant part of the solar energy spectrum. …”
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Latest Lessons from the Bankruptcy of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in China: An Interpretative Structural Model (ISM) Approach by Qin Lin, Lin Feng, Chatchai Khiewngamdee, Pingping Li, Xiaofei Ye

“…To explore the causes of its collapse, we employ the interpretative structural model (ISM) to investigate the reasons for its failures from multi-aspect and at different levels. …”
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A localized tracing technique to explore intra-amygdala functional and structural correlates of individual variability in behavioral response by Allie Lipshutz, Allie Lipshutz, Victoria Saltz, Victoria Saltz, Victoria Saltz, Kristin R. Anderson, Kristin R. Anderson, Alessia Manganaro, Alessia Manganaro, Dani Dumitriu, Dani Dumitriu, Dani Dumitriu

“…We demonstrate how our robust method can be used to elucidate structural and functional differences in local connectivity that mediate individual variability in behavioral response.…”
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Active Joint Mechanism Driven by Multiple Actuators Made of Flexible Bags: A Proposal of Dual Structural Actuator by Hitoshi Kimura, Takuya Matsuzaki, Mokutaro Kataoka, Norio Inou

“…This report also discusses a new actuator which has dual cylindrical structure. The cylinders are composed of flexible bags with different diameters. …”
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Identifying Natural Products as Feline Coronavirus Mpro Inhibitors by Structural-Based Virtual Screening and Enzyme-Based Assays by Zunyun Jiang, Lianhua Piao, Changyi Ren, Weihua Zhang, Yingguang Zhu, Ren Kong

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Influence of Moisture Content on the Structural Characteristics of Argillaceous Weakly Consolidated Rock Caused by Dynamic Loading in the Coal Mine by Lingdong Meng, Lijun Han, Hexuan Zhu, Wenlong Dong, Wei Li

“…By the Hopkinson pressure bar test (SHPB), the structural and mechanical characteristics of the rock under dynamic impact are analysed. …”
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Advanced Bismuth-Based Anode Materials for Efficient Potassium Storage: Structural Features, Storage Mechanisms and Modification Strategies by Yiye Tan, Fanglan Mo, Hongyan Li

“…Highlights Various bismuth-based materials used in potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) anode are classified and overviewed, and the structure and potassium storage mechanism of various materials are discussed. …”
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Structural Characterization of Functional Ingredient Levan Synthesized by Bacillus siamensis Isolated from Traditional Fermented Food in Thailand by Nattapong Thakham, Supphasin Thaweesak, Nuttinee Teerakulkittipong, Natthiwut Traiosot, Autaipohn Kaikaew, Gary Antonio Lirio, Witawat Jangiam

“…Dinitrosalicylic acid (DNS) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) reported the highest microbial enzyme activity of 8.51 IU/ml at 12 hours via hydrolysis and frutotransferase activities. Structural characterization of levan via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy showed β-(2,6)-fructofuranose linkages. …”
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Structural Performance of a Hybrid FRP-Aluminum Modular Triangular Truss System Subjected to Various Loading Conditions by Dongdong Zhang, Yaxin Huang, Qilin Zhao, Fei Li, Feng Li, Yifeng Gao

“…In this paper, a geometrical linear finite element model is introduced and validated by the on-axis loading test; the structural performance of the one-rut truss subjected to off-axis load was numerically obtained; the dissimilarities of the structural performance between the two different loading cases are investigated in detail. …”
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Study on the Stability of the Coal Seam Floor above a Confined Aquifer Using the Structural System Reliability Method by Haifeng Lu, Xiuyu Liang, Nan Shan, You-Kuan Zhang

“…A quantitative method of structural system reliability was proposed to study the influence of random rock mechanical parameters and loads on the stability of the coal seam floor above confined aquifers. …”
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Structural Characterization of Foxtail Millet (<i>Setaria italica</i>) Polysaccharides and Evaluation of Its Antioxidant and Immunostimulatory Activities by Haiying Zhang, Chengyu Peng, Wei Zhang, Huatao Liu, Xiaodong Liu, Changqing Sun, Xiaoning Cao

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Designing a broad-spectrum multi-epitope subunit vaccine against leptospirosis using immunoinformatics and structural approaches by Guneswar Sethi, Guneswar Sethi, Young Kyu Kim, Su-Cheol Han, Jeong Ho Hwang, Jeong Ho Hwang

“…The physicochemical properties of the vaccine were assessed, including antigenicity, immunogenicity, allergenicity, and conservation. The vaccine’s 3D structure was modeled, optimized, and validated. Molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and MM-GBSA analysis were performed to assess the vaccine's binding interactions with Toll-like receptors (TLR2 and TLR4). …”
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Synthesis, Structural Characterization, and Preclinical Efficacy of a Novel Paclitaxel-Loaded Alginate Nanoparticle for Breast Cancer Treatment by Ahmed A. Markeb, Nagwa A. El-Maali, Douaa M. Sayed, Amany Osama, Mohamed A. Y. Abdel-Malek, Amen H. Zaki, Mostafa E. A. Elwanis, James J. Driscoll

“…PTX-ALG nanoparticles were first synthesized by nanoemulsification polymer cross-linking methods that improved the aqueous solubility. Structural and biophysical properties of the PTX-ALG nanoparticles were then determined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fluorescence. …”
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Intelligent Wireless Sensors with Application to the Identification of Structural Modal Parameters and Steel Cable Forces: From the Lab to the Field by Y. Lei, W. A. Shen, Y. Song, Y. Wang

“…Wireless sensing systems have been proposed for structural heath monitoring in recent years. While wireless sensors are cost-competitive compared to tethered monitoring systems, their significant merit also lies in their embedded computational capabilities. …”
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