Recent Advances in Surface Functionalized 3D Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting by Nadira Meethale Palakkool, Mike P. C. Taverne, Owen Bell, Jonathan D. Mar, Vincent Barrioz, Yongtao Qu, Chung‐Che Huang, Ying‐Lung Daniel Ho

“…However, water electrolysis faces challenges in cost, efficiency, and scalability. Alternative transition metal electrocatalysts and emerging 2D materials advance electrolysis research, though transitioning from academia to industry remains challenging. …”
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Evaluating the Performance of a Diffusive Gradient in Thin Film Embedded with Montmorillonite for the Determination of Labile Cd, Pb, Mn, and Zn in Natural River Water by Hong Lien Nguyen, Anh Tuan Phung, Trung Kien Tran, Trung Hai Huynh, Bich Huong La

“…These findings indicate that naturally available montmorillonite can be used as an alternative binding material in DGT probes for the in situ determination of labile metal concentrations in natural watercourses.…”
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Publishing Trends of Informal Lithuanian Youth Publications –Fanzines – at the End of the 20th Century and the Beginning of the 21st Century by Aušra Kairaitytė-Užupė

“…Metal music fanzines were characterized by greater volume. …”
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Laser powder bed fusion of Ti6Al4V using low-cost high efficiency 450 nm diode point melting by Alkim Aydin, Erhan Cetin, S. Can Erman, Kamran Mumtaz

“…DPM is a promising low-cost alternative to LPBF, offering the opportunity to make net-shape metal AM more widely accessible in both academic and industrial sectors.…”
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A high-valence bismuth(V) nanoplatform triggers cancer cell death and anti-tumor immune responses with exogenous excitation-free endogenous H2O2- and O2-independent ROS generation by Yizhang Tang, Xujiang Yu, Liangrui He, Meng Tang, Wenji Yue, Ruitong Chen, Jie Zhao, Qi Pan, Wanwan Li

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Optimizing Carbonation Hardening for Lightweight Concrete by Olexander Gara, Anatoliy Gara, Andrii Kolesnykov, Khrystyna Moskalova

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Removal of Zn (II) and Cu (II) Ions from Industrial Wastewaters Using Magnetic Biochar Derived from Water Hyacinth by Benias C. Nyamunda, Terrence Chivhanga, Upenyu Guyo, Fidelis Chigondo

“…These results have demonstrated that the use of Fe2O3-EC in metal ion removal could provide an alternative way to manage and utilize this highly problematic invasive species.…”
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Equilibrium Sorption Studies of Hg (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution using Powdered Swamp Arum (<i>Lasimorpha senegalensis</i>) Seeds by Timi Tarawou, Young Erepamowei

“…The results showed that swamp arum seed have the potential to be applied as alternative lowcost biosorbent in the remediation of heavy metal contamination in waste water. …”
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Management of Cattle Dung and Novel Bioelectricity Generation Using Microbial Fuel Cells: An Ingenious Experimental Approach by Gagandeep Kaur, Yadwinder Singh Brar, Jaspreet Kaur, Akhil Gupta, Kamal Kant Sharma, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Raman Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Alibek Issakhov, Nima Khalilpoor

“…The unique feature of this research is to explore the pertinent use of conductive metal electrodes to enhance the power generation capability of MFCs through biowaste as an alternative power source for small applications. …”
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Protection against the Phytotoxic Effect of Mercury Chloride by Catechin and Quercetin by Yedda M. L. S. de Matos, Daniel L. M. Vasconcelos, Antonio C. H. Barreto, Janaína E. Rocha, José B. de Araújo-Neto, Fábia F. Campina, Maria Milene C. da Silva, Tássia T. Al Yafawi, Celestina E. Sobral-Souza, Jacqueline C. A. Pinheiro, Saulo R. Tintino, Amanda K. Sousa, Raimundo N. P. Teixeira, Juan C. Alvarez-Pizarro, João H. da Silva, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Bonglee Kim, Henrique D. M. Coutinho

“…Plants when exposed to toxic levels of metals can suffer morphological or physiological damage because toxic metals can interact with several vital molecules in the plant. …”
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Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcome from Neck-Preserving, Short-Stem Arthroplasty and Resurfacing Arthroplasty in Younger Osteoarthritis Patients by Marius Dettmer, Amir Pourmoghaddam, Stefan W. Kreuzer

“…However, there are several identified issues concerning risk for neck fractures and issues related to current metal-on-metal implant designs. Neck-preserving short-stem implants have been discussed as a potential alternative, but it is yet unclear which method is better suited for younger adults. …”
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Laser Treatment for Strengthening of Thin Sheet Steel by Oleksandr Kapustynskyi, Nikolaj Višniakov

“…This paper presents the results of computer simulations and experimental studies, aiming to increase the mechanical strength of sheet metal parts manufactured from high-quality structural carbon steel by means of local laser processing. …”
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Hinterland decline, resource rents, and resource wages: A critique of the theory of an Intrusive Rentier Syndrome by David Leadbeater

“…The analysis is centred on hardrock mining communities with special attention to Northern Ontario, the largest metal mining region in Canada. From the critique of the Intrusive Rentier Syndrome theory is proposed an alternative political economy of labour market “adjustment” in hinterland regions, one based on Marx’s labour reserve concept.…”
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An Enthusiastic Glance in to the Visible Responsive Photocatalysts for Energy Production and Pollutant Removal, with Special Emphasis on Titania by Padikkaparambil Silija, Zahira Yaakob, Viswanathan Suraja, Njarakkattuvalappil Narayanan Binitha, Zubair Shamsul Akmal

“…Different methods used to enhance the visible light absorption of TiO2, like doping with metals and nonmetals, coupling with other metal oxides, and so forth, have been discussed. …”
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All-natural charge gradient interface for sustainable seawater zinc batteries by Wenjie Fan, Chunliu Zhu, Xingjie Wang, Huanlei Wang, Yue Zhu, Jingwei Chen, Weiqian Tian, Jingyi Wu, Guihua Yu

“…Abstract Paring seawater electrolyte with zinc metal electrode has emerged as one of the most sustainable alternative solutions for offshore stationary energy storages owing to the intrinsic safety, extremely low cost, and unlimited water source. …”
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A Three-Year Retrospective Study on Survival of Ceramic-Veneered Zirconia (Y-TZP) Fixed Dental Prostheses Performed in Private Practices by Veronika Norström Saarva, Göran Bjerkstig, Anders Örtorp, Per Svanborg

“…Ceramic-veneered zirconia is a promising alternative to metal-ceramic FDPs, even in the posterior area. …”
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Synthesis of N-Tetradecyl-1,10-phenathrolinium-Based New Salts for Biological Applications by Atakilt Abebe, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Misganaw Liyew, Elsabet Ferede

“…These results suggest the synthesized salts can be considered as a better alternative to certain transition metal complex drugs. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Tissue Bioengineering Applications in Sheep as Ideal Model by Talita D’Paula Tavares Pereira Muniz, Mariana Correa Rossi, Vânia Maria de Vasconcelos Machado, Ana Liz Garcia Alves

“…The most common technologies in tissue engineering include growth factor therapies; metal implants, such as titanium; 3D bioprinting; nanoimprinting for ceramic/polymer scaffolds; and cell therapies, such as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). …”
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Design and Simulation of a Pedal Operated Hacksaw Machine. by Amanya, John Jackin

“…This study presented the design and simulation of a pedal-operated hacksaw, aimed at providing an efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to conventional motorized cutting tools. …”
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A Metallo-Dielectric Groove Gap Waveguide Slotted Array Antenna With Hybrid Glide-Symmetric Holes &#x0026; &#x201C;Mushroom&#x201D;-Type Metasurfaces by Panagiotis Petroutsos, Stavros Koulouridis

“…This integration addresses assembly challenges between metal and dielectric layers, avoiding delicate welding techniques. …”
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