Coli bond: A dual-function encryption system for secure information storage and transmission by microorganisms. by Xuefeng Xiao, Yunuo Song, Jingxuan Hu, Jinchen Han, Wanbin Xing, Chang Liu

“…With global data expected to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, traditional storage methods face unprecedented challenges, including security risks, limited durability, and high maintenance costs associated with centralized infrastructure. …”
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Development of Thermo-Responsive and Salt-Adaptive Ultrafiltration Membranes Functionalized with PNIPAM-co-PDMAC Copolymer by Lauran Mama, Johanne Pirkin-Benameur, Vincent Bouad, David Fournier, Patrice Woisel, Joël Lyskawa, Karim Aissou, Damien Quemener

“…In response, this study presents the development and characterization of thermo-responsive and salt-adaptive ultrafiltration membranes functionalized with a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)–co-poly(dimethylacrylamide) (PNIPAM-co-PDMAC) copolymer. …”
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Surface Functionalized Ti3CNTx MXene for Monitoring Sweat pH with Superhydrophobic Protection by Hui Yang, Na Kong, Mia Angela Judicpa, Ken Aldren S. Usman, Jinlong Tao, Joselito M. Razal, Jizhen Zhang, Yanqiu Shao

“…The modified Ti3CNTx exhibited excellent durability in different ionic solutions for over 30 days. …”
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Enhancement of Asphalt Resilience through Functionalization of Natural Rubber with Glycidyl Methacrylate, Maleic Anhydride, and Divinylbenzene by Nanang Rahmat Wijaya, Tamrin, Eddiyanto, Joddy Arya Laksmono, Ahmad Hafizullah Ritonga

“…In addition, FTIR analysis showed distinct spectrum changes between Asphalt/NR and the modification with NR-g-GMA, NR-g-MA, and NR-g-DVB, suggesting interactions between asphalt and the functionalized NR. In conclusion, this research showed that functionalized NR caused significant chemical interactions, improving the physical, rheological, thermal, and morphological properties, as well as the durability and resilience of asphalt.…”
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Copper chelation redirects neutrophil function to enhance anti-GD2 antibody therapy in neuroblastoma by Jourdin R. C. Rouaen, Antonietta Salerno, Tyler Shai-Hee, Jayne E. Murray, Giulia Castrogiovanni, Charlotte McHenry, Toni Rose Jue, Vu Pham, Jessica Lilian Bell, Ensieh Poursani, Emanuele Valli, Riccardo Cazzoli, Naomi Damstra, Delia J. Nelson, Kofi L. P. Stevens, Jonathan Chee, Iveta Slapetova, Maria Kasherman, Renee Whan, Francis Lin, Blake J. Cochran, Nicodemus Tedla, Feyza Colakoglu Veli, Aysen Yuksel, Chelsea Mayoh, Federica Saletta, Daniele Mercatelli, Tatyana Chtanova, Arutha Kulasinghe, Daniel Catchpoole, Giuseppe Cirillo, Maté Biro, Holger N. Lode, Fabio Luciani, Michelle Haber, Juliet C. Gray, Toby N. Trahair, Orazio Vittorio

“…Moreover, we report copper sequestration by neuroblastoma attenuates neutrophil function which can be successfully reversed using copper chelation to increase pro-inflammatory effector functions. …”
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Influence of siloxane content on the material performance and functional properties of polydimethylsiloxane copolymers containing naphthalene moieties by Kamble Riddhi, Ghanti Bholanath, Badri Rahul, Banerjee Susanta

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A changing of the garden: evaluating the performance and ecosystem functionality of alternative oyster garden structures in residential waterways by Adrian Sakr, Logan D. Mazor, Eric C. Milbrandt, Joseph P. Morton, Andrew H. Altieri

“…Oyster gardening, in which hanging oyster recruitment substrates are suspended from docks, has become an increasingly common and accessible technique for coastal communities to support local oyster populations for biodiversity enhancement, habitat restoration, and ecological functions including water filtration. However, little research has been done to evaluate materials and methods for oyster garden structures regarding cost, ease of assembly, durability, and ecosystem benefits, making it difficult to scale up efforts and maximize project success and sustainability. …”
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Research and Application of Evaluation Methods for Functional Characteristics of Oil-Based Drilling Fluid in Shale Gas Wells by Dewei Gao, Jiajun Xie, Shengming Huang, Shenyao Wu, Pengcheng Wu, Weian Huang

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Nondestructive Evaluation of Functionally Graded Subsurface Damage on Cylinders in Nuclear Installations Based on Circumferential SH Waves by Zhen Qu, Xiaoqin Shen, Xiaoshan Cao

“…The Bessel functions and the power series technique are employed to solve the governing equations. …”
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Ensuring Effective Functioning of Gas-Discharge Counters, Used in the Military Dose Rate Meters, in the Arctic Zone by A. V. Vasiliev, Yu. A. Glukhov, I. Y. Kulagin, K. S. Abaeva

“…The aim of this work is to ensure the effective functioning of gas-discharge counters, used in the military dose rate meters, in the Arctic Zone. …”
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Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete by Amir Reza Taghavi Khangah, Erfan Khajavi, Hasti Azizi, Amir Reza Alizade Novin

“…The contribution in this paper proposes the following: the radial basis function (RBF) model will be enhanced by using two optimization algorithms, namely Horse Herd Optimization (HHO) and Wild Geese Algorithm (WGA). …”
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Hydrosilane‐Functionalized [2.2]Paracyclophane for Plasma‐Etch‐Resistant and Post‐Modifiable Poly(Para‐Xylylene) by Lukas Bichlmaier, Tetsuhiko F. Teshima, Arseni Kostenko, George Al Boustani, Rebecca Wilhelm, Sebastian Stigler, Shuma Tanaka, Hiroaki Onoe, Bernhard Wolfrum, Shigeyoshi Inoue

“…Furthermore, the possibility of functionalization post‐polymerization is limited. In this work, we present the synthesis of a hydrosilane functionalized [2.2]paracyclophane, which is used to obtain the corresponding hydrosilane functionalized poly(para‐xylylene) (PPX‐SiH). …”
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Nutrient-gene therapy as a strategy to enhance CAR T cell function and overcome barriers in the tumor microenvironment by Brandon Park, Joshua Kim, David J. Baylink, Christopher Hino, Cedric Kwon, Victoria Tran, Jeffrey Xiao, Huynh Cao, Scott Lee, Laren Tan, Andrew Chang, Luis Saca, Michael Matus, Pamela Lobo Moreno, Amy Schill-Depew, Hisham Abdel-Azim, Hamid Mirshahidi, Yi Xu

“…Here, we hypothesize that the success of CAR T-cell therapy can be enhanced by targeting donor T cells’ ability to compete with cancer cells for key nutrients, thereby overcoming T-cell exhaustion and sustaining durable anti-tumor function in the TME. To explore this hypothesis, we first provide a comprehensively review of the current understanding of the metabolic interactions (e.g., glucose metabolism) between T cells and tumor cells. …”
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The impact of various calcium ion sources on the curing efficacy of MICP by Huan Tao, Panpan Jiang, Jili Qu, Yuandong Huang

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Construction of Robust Electrothermal Superhydrophobic Surface via Femtosecond Laser for Anti-Icing and Deicing by Xuqiao Peng, Daqing Tian, Jingyang Li, Wenxuan Li, Ruisong Jiang, Chaolang Chen

“…Herein, this work fabricated a robust electrothermal superhydrophobic surface by femtosecond laser texturing combined with the filling of functional coatings of Ti₃C₂ MXene and hydrophobic SiO₂ nanoparticles (modified with dimethyldichlorosilane), which shows great superhydrophobic anti-icing and electrothermal deicing properties, as well as outstanding mechanical durability. …”
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Exploiting the lubricating and anti-corrosive functionalities of graphite particles to improve the wear and corrosion resistance of the cobalt matrix by Mahshid Tafreshi, Soheil Mahdavi, Mir Saman Safavi

“…The improved surface functions, in particular resistance of the surface to both wear and corrosion, are sought in harsh environment applications. …”
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Vaccination generates functional progenitor tumor-specific CD8 T cells and long-term tumor control by Mary Philip, Mary K Washington, Joseph T Roland, Carlos R Detrés Román, Megan M Erwin, Michael W Rudloff, Frank Revetta, Kristen A Murray, Natalie R Favret, Jessica J Roetman

“…We assessed the immunophenotype (CD44, PD1, TCF1, and TOX expression) and function (TNFα and IFNγ cytokine production) of tumor/TAG-specific CD8 T cells in mice with early and late liver lesions by flow cytometry. …”
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Predicting the Compressive Strength of High-Performance Concrete utilizing Radial Basis Function Model integrating with Metaheuristic Algorithms by LiWei Hu

“…One of these neural networks is the radial basis function (RBF), with one input layer, one or more hidden layers, and one output layer. …”
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Surface Properties of Coatings Based on Iron Amino-Functionalized Oxides Deposited on DH 36 Steel Plates for Shipbuilding by Maria Luisa Testa, Carla Calabrese, Valeria La Parola, Cristina Scolaro, Annamaria Visco, Simone Cappello, Leonarda Francesca Liotta

“…Preliminary tests of the microbiological activity of the iron amino functionalized materials were carried out to monitor, as proof of concept, the growth of some bacterial strains through measurements of optical density. …”
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Optimizing Graphene Oxide Content in Cellulose Matrices: A Comprehensive Review on Enhancing the Structural and Functional Performance of Composites by Ghazaleh Ramezani, Ion Stiharu, Theo G. M. van de Ven, Vahe Nerguizian

“…Strategies such as surface functionalization, solvent selection, and protective coatings are discussed. …”
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