Comparison of Micro-EDM Characteristics of Inconel 706 between EDM Oil and an Al Powder-Mixed Dielectric by Chenxue Wang, Zhang Qiang

“…Inconel 706 is a newly developed aeronautical material that has corrosion resistance along with high mechanical strength. …”
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Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Soils Solidified by Microbially Induced CaCO3 Precipitation (MICP) by Jia Liu, Gang Li, Xi’an Li

“…Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) uses the metabolic function of microbes to carry out biochemical reactions with other substances in the environment. …”
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Experimental Study on the Mud-Water Inrush Characteristics through Rock Fractures by YanLin Zhao, LianYang Zhang

“…The excavation disturbance, high water pressure, and effect of erosion and corrosion of water were identified as key factors which lead to mud-water inrush in fractured rock masses…”
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Effects of Welded Mechanical Heterogeneity on Interface Crack Propagation in Dissimilar Weld Joints by Fu-qiang Yang, He Xue, Ling-yan Zhao, Xiu-rong Fang

“…The stress and strain status associated with the material properties is one of the main factors affecting stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of structural components in nuclear power plants (NPPs). …”
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Development of a mussel-inspired conductive graphene coated cotton yarn for wearable sensors by Guanliang He, Chuang Zhu, Yuze Shi, Yingjia Yu, Yi Wu, Constantinos Soutis, Le Cao, Xuqing Liu

“…Herein, we produce a flexible polydopamine (PDA)-modified cotton yarn via a simple dip-coating process using a self-made sodium deoxycholate (SDC)-modified graphene dispersion, avoiding non-biodegradable, corrosion-prone metallic coatings. The resulting sensor exhibits low electrical resistance (as low as 21.1Ω ± 0.2/cm), high bending sensitivity (resistance change rate of 3.557 ± 0.002 for bending ranges from 40% to 100%), and outstanding durability over 2,000 flexural bending cycles. …”
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Vehicle state estimation based on extended Kalman filter and radial basis function neural networks by Yunfei Zha, Xinye Liu, Fangwu Ma, CC Liu

“…The effectiveness of the fusion method is verified by the co-simulation of MATLAB/Simulink and CarSim, and the real vehicle test. The results show that the change trend of the estimation result is consistent with the actual state parameters change trend, and the estimation accuracy after algorithm fusion is significantly improved compared to a single extended Kalman filter or radial basis function.…”
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Case Study: Colibacillosis and Coccidiosis in Broiler Chicken Farm by Tyagita Tyagita Hartady, Reza Taufik Subagio, Shafia Khairani

“…Water pipes that are corroded and overgrown with biofilms can become predispose factor to colibacilosis, because the biofilm layer facilitate the growth of E. coli and cause ineffective disinfection of drinking water. …”
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The Seepage Evolution Mechanism of Variable Mass of Broken Rock in Karst Collapse Column under the Influence of Mining Stress by Li Xiao-Lei, Li Xin-Lei, Wang Yue, Peng Wei-Hang, Fan Xuan, Cao Zheng-Zheng, Liu Rui-Fu

“…When the collapse column of overburden is disturbed by the working face, the grain loss in the karst collapse column occurs by the dissolution and corrosion of groundwater, thereby inducing the water inrush disaster. …”
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Behavior and Performance of GFRP Reinforced Concrete Columns with Various Types of Stirrups by Woraphot Prachasaree, Sitthichai Piriyakootorn, Athawit Sangsrijun, Suchart Limkatanyu

“…Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are gaining acceptance in concrete structural applications due to their high ratio of strength/stiffness to self-weight and corrosion resistance. This study focused on the structural behavior and the performance of concrete columns internally reinforced with glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) rebars. …”
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A Possible Relationship between Peri-Implantitis, Titanium Hypersensitivity, and External Tooth Resorption: Metal-Free Alternative to Titanium Implants by Andrea Enrico Borgonovo, Rachele Censi, Virna Vavassori, Mauro Savio, Dino Re

“…Titanium dental implant surface does not remain unaltered but may corrode and release ions or particles which trigger soft and hard tissue damage. …”
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Preparation and characterization of low-cost ceramic microfiltration membranes for water treatment by Ghouil Boudjemaa, Khebli Zineb, Bouzerara Ferhat, Zermani Dounia, Zitouni Chahinez, Youla Keltoum, Idoui Tayeb, Khennouf Tarek

“…The supports were prepared from local Algerian clays and calcium carbonate, selected for their abundant availability. …”
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Prediction of Crack Propagation Directions in Dissimilar Metal-Welded Joints Using Phase-Field Models and Discussion of Its Mechanisms by Lingyan Zhao, Bin Yang, Zheng Wang

“…Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in dissimilar metal-welded joints (DMWJs) poses a significant threat to the safe operation of nuclear power plants. …”
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An Improved Optimal Slip Ratio Prediction considering Tyre Inflation Pressure Changes by Guoxing Li, Tie Wang, Ruiliang Zhang, Fengshou Gu, Jinxian Shen

“…In order to verify and evaluate the performance of the improved prediction, a cosimulation platform is developed by using MATLAB/Simulink and CarSim software packages, achieving a comprehensive simulation study of vehicle braking performance cooperated with an ABS controller. …”
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Central Neuropathic Pain in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Treated Successfully with Topical Amitriptyline by David J. Kopsky, Remko Liebregts, Jan M. Keppel Hesselink

“…She noted that in the week of using the active cream no allodynia was present, with a carryover effect of one day.…”
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Study of the Catalytic Activity and Surface Properties of Manganese-Zinc Ferrite Prepared from Used Batteries by Katarzyna Winiarska, Roman Klimkiewicz, Włodzimierz Tylus, Agnieszka Sobianowska-Turek, Juliusz Winiarski, Bogdan Szczygieł, Irena Szczygieł

“…Depending on the ion precursor applied in the combustion process, a selective catalyst towards aldehyde (carbonate precursor) or ketone (hydroxide precursor) formation can be obtained. …”
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Effect of Polymer Additives on Improvement of Concrete Properties by Neila Ye. Bekturganova, Inna V. Kolesnikova

“…In particular, due to its porosity, concrete is highly permeable to liquids, making it insufficiently resistant to frost and corrosion and sometimes even brittle. At the same time, concrete mixtures used in modern construction must meet requirements such as good adhesive properties, improved waterproofing, high workability, retention of rheological characteristics over time, and the potential for increased strength. …”
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Consolidants in Salt-Weathered Masonry: Retention and Efficiency of DAP and TEOS by V A Anupama, Enrico Sassoni, Manu Santhanam

“…The short-term and long-term effects of carbonation condition, pore size distribution, mineralogy and hygric resistance on the consolidation are investigated through microstructural analysis. …”
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Recycling of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄) Batteries from the End Product Quality Perspective by Deise F. Barbosa de Mattos, Simon Duda, Martina Petranikova

“…Their growing market implies an increasing generation of hazardous waste, which contains large amounts of electrolyte, which is often corrosive and flammable and releases toxic gases, and critical raw materials that are indispensable to the renewable energy sector, such as lithium. …”
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A Thermo-Hygro-Coupled Model for Chloride Penetration in Concrete Structures by Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap, Suchart Limkatanyu, Yunping Xi

“…Corrosion damage due to chloride attack is one of the most concerning issues for long term durability of reinforced concrete structures. …”
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Investigation on mussel periostracum, a viscoelastic-to-poro-gel graded material, as an interface between soft tissue and rigid materials by Hyungbin Kim, Heejin Lim, Sangsik Kim, Jun Mo Koo, Chanoong Lim, Hojung Kwak, Dongyeop X. Oh, Dong Soo Hwang

“…Abstract Mussel periostracum, a nonliving multifunctional gel that covers the rigid inorganic shells of mussels, provides protection against mechanical impacts, biofouling, and corrosion in harsh ocean environments. The inner part of the periostracum, which emerges from biological tissues, functions as a natural interface between tissue and inorganic materials. …”
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