Finite element analysis in defining the optimal shape and safety factor of retentive clasp arms of removable partial denture by Šćepanović Miodrag, Tihaček-Šojić Ljiljana, Tasić Milan, Mitrović Radivoje, Todorović Aleksandar, Trifković Branka

“…Safety factor is the concept which can be applied in estimating durability and functionality of RCAs. This study was based on analyzing properties of clasps designed by conventional clasp wax profiles and defining the optimal shapes of RCAs for stress distribution and safety factor aspects. …”
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Tagua Powder as a Bio-Based Filler for Waterborne Acrylic Coatings: Enhancing Performances and Sustainability by Andrea Cristoforetti, Luca Donati, Stefano Rossi

“…These findings highlight the potential of Tagua powder as a functional bio-based filler, offering enhanced mechanical durability while requiring a strategic coating design, such as a multilayer system, to mitigate moisture sensitivity. …”
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BMP9 induces postnatal zonal stratification of immature articular cartilage through reconfiguration of the existing collagen framework by Miles Anderson-Watters, Ilyas M. Khan

“…The ability to induce tissue maturation advances the potential for engineering durable and functional cartilage for patients requiring joint repair due to diseases such as osteoarthritis.…”
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Quasi-synchronous thermocompensation for ISFET-based ionometric devices. Part 1: Theory and simulation by Alexey Pavluchenko, Aleksandr Kukla

“…Ionometric and thermometric channels are combined into a unified measuring path, with the sensor functions separated in time. The ISFET operation modes are switched by changing polarity of the bias voltage, and thus direction of the current flowing through the sensor. …”
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Behavior of Silver Species in Soil: Ag Nanoparticles vs. Ionic Ag by Joanna Kyziol-Komosinska, Agnieszka Dzieniszewska, Justyna Czupioł

“…It depends on many factors, including the characteristics of the Ag forms (ions, nanoparticle size, ligand type used for coating, surface charge, initial Ag concentration), the soil properties (organic matter and clay mineral content, textural properties, point of zero charge, cation exchange capacity, surface functional groups), and the solute properties (pH–Eh, ionic strength, cation type, oxygen content). …”
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Innovative reduced graphene oxide/polycysteine/coper titanate composite coating for corrosion-resistant and antibacterial tinplate in food packaging by A Priyadharshini, Joseph Raj Xavier

“…In this formulation, copper titanate nanoparticles are first functionalized with polycysteine and then anchored onto the surface of rGO, forming a hybrid nanostructure. …”
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Screening Oxidoreductase Activities of Nanozymes: Toward Activity‐Tailored Guidelines by Giulia Mirra, Lorenzo Cursi, Luca Boselli, Pier Paolo Pompa

“…Nanozymes (NZs) are nanomaterials able to mimic natural enzymes, offering the advantages of better durability, wider range of operational conditions, and easier functionalization. …”
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Microencapsulation of Fermented Red Palm Oil with L. casei as Nutracetical Source by Hertanti Hertanti, Nuralang Nuralang, Nindita Clourisa Amaris Susanto, Indra Lasmana Tarigan, Nelson Nelson

“…The addition of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) in a product functions as a probiotic with metabolite activity that can inhibit pathogenic microorganism thereby increasing the durability of a product. …”
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Water‐Triggered Reconfigurable Glycerogels for Sustainable All‐Gel Supercapacitors by Md. Tariful Islam Mredha, Adith Varma Rama Varma, Tanish Gupta, Insu Jeon

“…This generalized strategy for preparing multifunctional reconfigurable gels will facilitate the development of high‐performance flexible and wearable devices with improved durability and recyclability.…”
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From timeless Japanese wood joinery to advanced ceramic joint interlocking by Patrizia Hoffmann, Larissa Wahl, Swantje Funk, Tobias Fey

“…While monolithic ceramics have limitations in advanced applications, hybrid structures combining multiple components or geometries offer enhanced adaptability and functionality. This study explores modular, interlocking ceramic structures with inherent stability, consisting of detachable and individually replaceable building blocks. …”
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Fuzzy control system of multioperational machine status by Andrey K. Tugengold, Andrey I. Izyumov, Roman N. Voloshin, Mikhail Y. Solomykin

“…They provide the possibility, under managing, to adapt to the emerging situation and to predict state changes when processing the parts. The monitoring functions include not only the processing of data obtained from the test units of the mechatronic system and external equipment, but both the forecasting of the residual dimensional tool life and the durability for the period of normal wear and tear. …”
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Generatively optimised compact 3-DoF spherical parallel manipulator with tightly integrated actuators by Kartikeya Walia, William Navaraj, Philip Breedon

“…Future work will extend this design to higher payload systems using metal components, enhancing durability and functionality for industrial applications.…”
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ALBI Grade Is Associated with Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients with AKI: A Cohort Study with Cox Regression and Propensity Score Matching by Chao Yang, Zhikang Yu, Bo Peng, Changkun Mao, Junting Li, Yongsheng Cao

“…The albumin–bilirubin (ALBI) grade has surfaced as a viable substitute for assessing liver functional reserve in individuals afflicted with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF MATERIALS USED IN DENTAL IMPLANTATION by A. A. Yegorov, M. N. Drovosekov, A. M. Aronov, O. M. Rozhnova, O. P. Yegorova

“…The author compares the aesthetic indices and durability of titanium or metal alloy implants to those of ceramic ones. …”
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Capacitive deionisation for water desalination review: experimental and simulation by Rokhsareh Akbarzadeh, Mathias Ernst, Robert Meißner, Bodo Fiedler

“…Strategies such as hybrid CDI systems and electrode surface functionalization are discussed to mitigate these challenges. …”
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Understanding and Comparing the Stability of Water‐ versus NMP‐Based Tin(IV)Sulfide Electrodes Using Post‐Mortem Analysis by Jana Kupka, Yuri Surace, Damian M. Cupid, Hans Flandorfer

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DEVELOPMENT OF WEAR RESISTANT COATINGS FORMED BY PLASMA SPRAYING OF ALLOY Ni–Fe–Cr–Si–B–C SYSTEM REINFORCED WITH CERAMICS Al2O3 by A. S. Kalinichenko, O. G. Devoino, V. V. Meshkova

“…. Creating a functionally oriented, including nanostructured, anti-friction materials and coatings with qualitatively new complex of service properties is an important scientific and practical problem. …”
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Hybrid multi-criteria decision making approaches for transtibial prostheses socket material selection by Tarun Rijwani, Gurusharan Dumra, Kumar Abhishek, Ganesh Iyer

“…Abstract The selection of appropriate material for manufacturing of prosthetic socket is a critical decision that impacts comfort, durability, functionality, and cost effectiveness. This study employs a comprehensive Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach to evaluate ten potential materials for prosthetic sockets based on six evaluation criteria. …”
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Dual dynamic bonds synergy for reusable bio-based adhesive with superior mechanical robustness, environmental reliability, and mildew resistance by Jiayi Zhang, Nairong Chen, Zhiqiang Zhu, Youhui Huang, Lihui Chen, Feng Li

“…Abstract Introducing dynamics into bio-based adhesives shows many advantages on rendering mechanics and functions. However, the efficient employment of dynamic chemistry in achieving robust, stable, and reusable bio-based adhesives derived from low-value residues remains elusive. …”
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Advances in Minimally Invasive Treatments for Prostate Cancer: A review of the Role of Ultrasound Therapy and Laser therapy by Corneliu-Dan Blendea, Mohammad Tazim Khan, Marius Stoian, Teodor Claudiu Ion Gligore, Ștefan Cuculici, Ion Lucian Stanciu, Mirela Gabriela-Irina Protosevici, Marius Iordache, Anca Buliman, Carmen Costea-Firan, Ioana Simona Cazacu, Liviu-Constantin Iordache, Doroteea Teoibaș-Șerban

“…HIFU consistently achieved precise tumor ablation with minimal collateral damage, leading to superior urinary and sexual function outcomes compared to traditional approaches. …”
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