Converting a Microwave Oven into a Plasma Reactor: A Review by Victor J. Law, Denis P. Dowling

“…This review traces the developments from initial reports in the 1980s to today’s converted ovens that are used in proof-of-principle manufacture of carbon nanostructures and batch cleaning of ion implant ceramics. Information sources include the US and Korean patent office, peer-reviewed papers, and web references. …”
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Sequential Self‐Polymerization of Phenolic Compounds with Alkanedithiol Linkers as a Surface‐Independent and Solvent‐Resistant Surface Functionalization Strategy by Jiwon Lim, Meng‐Hsun Lee, Abigail Ahn, Jinsang Kim

“…The resulting copolymer prepared with a trifunctional thiol crosslinker demonstrated solvent resistance in NaOH (aq.), DMSO, and chloroform, overcoming the stability issues typically encountered by conventional surface coating from polydopamine derivatives.…”
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Glimpses into cooking practices—observations on past and present Sudanese griddle baking by Ulrike Nowotnick

“…The paper discusses the archaeological evidence from Sudan which attests to a widespread use of ceramic griddles for the past 2500 years, about a thousand years earlier than previously thought. …”
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Vous avez dit rock arabe ? Retour sur la trajectoire du groupe Carte de séjour (1980-1989) by Philippe Hanus

“…The lead singer, Rachid Taha, chose to sing in a mixed langage between Algerian dialect, known as darja, and French slang. This article aims at studying the conditions leading to the emergence of dissenting artistic creativity in Lyon’s rock background, closely linked with the struggles for recognition fought by the young French of North African descent. …”
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Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites by M. Ravikumar, Rudra Nail

“…Further, the strength of developed hybrid composites was found to be decreased by adding of solid lubricant such as graphite (Gr) particulates along with hard ceramic particulates. Finally, fractured surface of the tensile test specimens were analysed using a SEM analysis. …”
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L’oppidum arverne de Gondole (Le Cendre, Puy-de-Dôme). Topographie de l’occupation protohistorique (La Tène D2) et fouille du quartier artisanal : un premier bilan by Yann Deberge, Ulysse Cabezuelo, Manon Cabanis, Sylvain Foucras, Magali Garcia, Katherine Gruel, Matthew Loughton, François Blondel, Pierre Caillat

“…An open-area excavation conducted outside the Late Iron Age fortification has permitted partial examination of the defenses (ditch) and detailed analysis of an area dedicated to domestic and craft activities (metal working, bone working and ceramic production).In summary, the site is now richly documented and we are able to understand the layout of this large protohistoric occupation that spreads over 70 ha. …”
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Studying the Properties of RF-Sputtered Nanocrystalline Tin-Doped Indium Oxide by Abd El-Hady B. Kashyout, Marwa Fathy, Moataz B. Soliman

“…The ceramic target of Indium tinoxide (ITO) (90% In2O3-10%SnO2) has been used to prepare transparent semiconductive thin films on glass substrate by RF magnetron sputtering at room temperature. …”
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ZnO:Al Grown by Sputtering from Two Different Target Sources: A Comparison Study by Abdalla A. Alnajjar

“…Al-doped ZnO thin films were deposited from two different targets. Ceramic targets were used in RF magnetron sputtering, whereas pulsed magnetron sputtering was used to grow films from powder targets. …”
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Cellular Energy Absorbing TRIP-Steel/Mg-PSZ Composite: Honeycomb Structures Fabricated by a New Extrusion Powder Technology by Ulrich Martin, David Ehinger, Lutz Krüger, Stefan Martin, Thomas Mottitschka, Christian Weigelt, Christos G. Aneziris, Mathias Herrmann

“…The presented composites are fabricated by a modified ceramic extrusion powder technology. Characterization of the microstructure in as-received and deformed conditions was carried out by optical and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Case Study: LCA Methodology Applied to Materials Management in a Brazilian Residential Construction Site by João de Lassio, Josué França, Kárida Espirito Santo, Assed Haddad

“…This study also points out that, for this type of Brazilian construction, ceramic materials account for a high percentage of the mass of a total building and are thus responsible for the majority of environmental impacts.…”
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Sensitivity of Nafion Films to Organic Substances, Especially Ketones by Alfredo Marquez Lucero, Miguel Orozco, Nancy Navarro, Virginia Collins

“…Then, this material can be used in the design of electrical sensors, which can be inexpensive, reliable, and chemically stable, representing an excellent alternative to ceramic sensors.…”
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Mechanical Properties of Titanium Diboride Particles Reinforced Aluminum Alloy Matrix Composites: A Comprehensive Review by V. Mohanavel, M. Ravichandran, V. Anandakrishnan, Alokesh Pramanik, M. Meignanamoorthy, Alagar Karthick, M. Muhibbullah

“…Therefore, incorporating a ceramic particle into a relatively soft aluminum matrix improves hardness, strength, stiffness, creep, fatigue, and wear properties instead of the conventional materials. …”
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Comparison of Debonding of Different Composite Resin Bonds and Acrylic Tooth with Acrylic Denture Base after Thermocycling Regimes. by Aso M. Zangana, Ghalib R. Hawrami, Samir A. Hamad

“…Methods: Materials used in the study include: four composite groups (Ceram, Composan, ESTELITE and Dynamic Plus) with a single group of acrylic artificial teeth bonded to acrylic (n=10). …”
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Doped Titanium Dioxide Films Prepared by Pulsed Laser Deposition Method by Juguang Hu, Huabin Tang, Xiaodong Lin, Zhongkuan Luo, Huiqun Cao, Qiwen Li, Yi Liu, Jinghua Long, Pei Wang

“…The main results are (1) PLD method is versatile for preparing oxide material or complex component films with excellent controllability and high reproducibility. (2) Anatase nitrogen-doped TiO2 films were prepared at room temperature, 200°C, and 400°C by PLD method using novel ceramic target of mixture of TiN and TiO2. UV/Vis spectra, AFM, Raman spectra, and photocatalystic activity for decomposition of methyl orange (MO) tests showed that visible light response was improved at higher temperature. (3) The automatic, continuous optical transmission autorecorder method is suitable for detecting the photodecomposition dynamic process of organic compound.…”
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Hubungan Caring Keluarga Terhadap Kepatuhan Diet dan Minum Obat Pada Pasien Hipertensi di Puskesmas Sungai Tabuk 1 by Halimatus Sa’diah, Rian Tasalim, Subhannur Rahman

“…Hipertensi adalah kondisi kesehatan yang ditandai dengan peningkatan tekanan darah yang sering kali tidak disadari oleh penderitanya. …”
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Reverse Cast Metallic Core Based on the Original Prosthetic Crown by Eliana de Souza Bastos Mazuqueli Pereira, Fernando Accetturi, Rachel Gomes Eleutério, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Rogério Leone Buchaim, Juliana Trindade Clemente-Napimoga

“…This paper reports the clinical case of a patient who sought dental care for a full metal-ceramic crown with a cast metallic core with reduced length that had been detached from tooth 24. …”
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Process Mineralogy of Solid Waste Minerals from Lijiagou Spodumene Mine and Occurrence State of Lithium by Yanqing CHEN, Junfeng WU, Lin CHEN, Panpan WANG

“…Lithium is an important rare metal, which is widely used in metallurgy, machinery, chemical industry, ceramics, glass building materials and other industries, and becomes an important part of new materials. …”
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Low-Cost Domestic Grey Wastewater Treatment and Recycling System. by Mubangizi, Paul Steven

“…The study focuses on a combination of physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods, including sand filtration, constructed wetlands, and ceramic filter bioreactors. Data were collected over six months, analyzing parameters such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), and nutrient levels. …”
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PREFERENSI PEMANFAATAN RUANG PUBLIK DI RUMAH SUSUN SEWA MARISO DI MAKASSAR by Ratriana Said Bunawardi, Burhanuddin Amin

“…Adanya konflik spasial berasal dari aktivitas dan mobilitas penghuni mengakibatkan terjadi invasi pada sebagian ruang publik. …”
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Effect of Bee Resin on Blood Profiles of Infected Carassius auratus by Aeromonas hydrophila by Sri Nuryati, Y. Kuswardani, Y. Hadiroseyani

“…Kata kunci: Resin, ikan koki, Carassius auratus, Aeromonas hydrophila, gambaran darah …”
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