A novel and sustainable rubber composite prepared from electric arc furnace slag as carbon black replacement by Anna Gobetti, Giovanna Cornacchia, Silvia Agnelli, Mattia Ramini, Giorgio Ramorino

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Fabrication, mechanical and wear properties of Aluminum (Al6061)-silicon carbide-graphite Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites by G.B. Veeresh Kumar, P. S. Shivakumar Gouda, R. Pramod, N.D. Prasanna, H.S. Balasubramanya, S.M. Aradhya

“…In recent times, the use of aluminum alloy-based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (HMMCs) is being increased in aerospace and automotive applications. …”
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Development of biopolymer composites using lignin: A sustainable technology for fostering a green transition in the construction sector by Barney H. Miao, Robert J. Headrick, Zhiye Li, Leonardo Spanu, David J. Loftus, Michael D. Lepech

“…We introduce a novel material, lignin-based biopolymer-bound soil composite (BSC), which is similar to other BSCs using other types of biopolymers. …”
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Influence of Laser Energy Variation on the Composition and Properties of Gradient-Structured Cemented Carbide Layers Produced by LP-DED by Yorihiro Yamashita, Kenta Kawabata, Hayato Mori, Eito Ose, Takahiro Kunimine

“…Crack formation was evaluated in situ using acoustic emission (AE) sensors, and elemental composition and Vickers hardness were measured across the cross-section of the deposited layers. …”
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Comprehensive Testing Techniques for the Measurement of Shrinkage and Structural Changes of Fine-Grained Cement-Based Composites during Ageing by Barbara Kucharczyková, Libor Topolář, Petr Daněk, Dalibor Kocáb, Petr Misák

“…The measurement outputs are presented in the form of diagrams showing the relations between the studied parameters, such as relative length changes, mass losses, temperature progress, and acoustic emission (AE) activity during solidification of the composites. …”
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Decadal changes in phytoplankton functional composition in the Eastern English Channel: possible upcoming major effects of climate change by Z. Hubert, A. P. Louchart, A. P. Louchart, K. Robache, A. Epinoux, C. Gallot, C. Gallot, V. Cornille, V. Cornille, M. Crouvoisier, S. Monchy, L. F. Artigas

“…The phytoplankton functional composition was addressed by automated “pulse-shape recording” flow cytometry, coupled with the analysis of environmental variables over the last decade (2012–2022). …”
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Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma by Chuanhua Feng, Ru Yuan, Xiaolin Tang, Jian Zhou, Ying Kong, Huiling Guo, Yaokun Xiong, Jinfang Hu

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the application of NADES-5 as the extraction medium resulted in considerable degradation of the powder’s composition, as evidenced by the presence of numerous tiny pores on the surface. …”
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Etching titanium with 70 % H2SO4: Effects on morphology, composition, and corrosion resistance of anodic films by Remy Viennet, Virginie Moutarlier, Nicolas Rouge, Jean-Yves Hihn

“…Surface modifications in morphology and composition are analyzed using SEM, GDOES, XRD, and XPS techniques. …”
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Optimization of alkali-activated ladle slag-fly ash composites using a Taguchi-TOPSIS hybrid algorithm by Omar Najm, Hilal El-Hassan, Amr El-Dieb

“…The effect of multiple mix design factors on the properties of ladle slag-fly ash alkali-activated composites was investigated. Taguchi-TOPSIS hybrid algorithm was adopted to optimize mix design parameters, including ladle slag replacement by fly ash (LSR), sodium hydroxide molarity (SHM), the ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide (NS/NH), the ratio of alkaline activator solution to binder (AAS/B), and crushed stone replacement by desert dune sand (CSR). …”
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Study on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Reinforced with Steel Strip Composite Ultra–High–Performance Concrete by Xianhui Liu, Wenlong Chang, Zihang Wang, Meiqing Pan

“…The composite strengthening method significantly improved the failure mode, with crack distribution changing from localized crushing to multiple fine cracks. …”
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Design and Basic Performance Analysis of a Bionic Finger Soft Actuator with a Dual-Chamber Composite Structure by Yu Cai, Sheng Liu, Dazhong Wang, Shuai Huang, Dong Zhang, Mengyao Shi, Wenqing Dai, Shang Wang

“…The fingertip force test indicates that the composite finger exerts a greater force than the ordinary one, with the extra force equivalent to 42.57% of the composite finger’s own fingertip force. …”
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All‐Solution‐Processable Hybrid Photothermoelectric Sensors with Carbon Nanotube Absorbers and Bismuth Composite Electrodes for Nondestructive Testing by Yuto Matsuzaki, Reiji Tadenuma, Yuto Aoshima, Minami Yamamoto, Leo Takai, Yukito Kon, Daiki Sakai, Norika Takahashi, Ryo Koshimizu, Qi Zhang, Naoko Hagiwara, Meiling Sun, Daiki Shikichi, Raito Ota, Sayaka Hirokawa, Yukio Kawano, Kou Li

“…Herein, PTE sensor sheets generally combine photoinduced heating with associated thermoelectric (TE) conversion phenomena, and the employment of a single‐material channel regulates device operations by missing opportunities for fully utilizing their fundamental parameters. For this situation, this work develops all‐solution‐processable and freely coatable (paintable) hybrid PTE sensors by an effective combination of the channel structure with bismuth composite (Bicom) TE electrodes (Seebeck coefficient > 100 μV K−1) and efficient carbon nanotube film photothermal absorbers. …”
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Properties of fire-retardant vermiculite-concrete composite and fine-grained concrete for two-layer reinforced cement structures by T. A. Khezhev, G. N. Khadzhishalapov, F. M. Shogenova, A. Kh. Artabaev, M. Kh. Mashukova

“…The parameters of the "stress-strain" diagram of a vermiculite-concrete composite and fine-grained concrete have been obtained.Conclusion. …”
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Effects of the Aerobic Exercise Program with Music on the Body Composition and Subcutaneous Fat of Young Women: A Systematic Review by Miljan Hadzovic, Ana Lilic, Nikola Prvulovic, Predrag Ilic, Mima Stankovic

“…The research results confirm the positive influence of aerobic exercise to music on the parameters of body composition and subcutaneous fat among young women, irrespective of the overall duration of the exercise programs, with the conclusion that programs lasting up to 12 weeks are more effective when it comes to the decrease and maintenance of body weight, fat reduction, increase in muscle tissue, and lead to an improvement in aerobic abilities. …”
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Effect of Online Plasma Treatment on Fiber Surfaces and Mechanical Properties of Continuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Yipeng Pan, Yuanyuan Liu, Yadong He, Chunling Xin, Feng Ren, Yang Yu

“…Continuous basalt fiber-reinforced polypropylene (BFRP) composites exhibit excellent mechanical properties, chemical stability, and environmentally friendly characteristics, making them one of the most promising types of composites. …”
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Adsorption isotherms for tetracycline removal from water using carbon-mineral composites determined by inverse liquid chromatography by Piotr M. Słomkiewicz, Sabina Dołęgowska, Dariusz Wideł, Katarzyna Piekacz

“…This work describes the use of inverse liquid chromatography (ILC) to assess the adsorption process for tetracycline removal from water using carbon-mineral composites. Adsorption parameters, including adsorption constants and adsorbent maximum capacities of the adsorption determination were determined using the Breakthrough Curves Inverse Liquid Chromatography (BC ILC), while the adsorption isotherms were using the Peak Division method (PD ILC). …”
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Association between body composition, physical activity level and Illinois agility test performance in young males and females by Erdem Subak, Kaan Kaya, Şaban O. Viga, Muhammed H. Ocak, Ceren Ağaoğlu, Aslı Bekiroğlu

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Response Surface-Based Finite Element Model Updating of Steel Box-Girder Bridges with Concrete Composite Decks by Cheng-Qi Xiong, Zhi-Wen Zhu, Jin Jiang

“…The study concluded that the SFRC layer of the bridge deck is no longer the traditional bridge deck pavement without considering the stiffness, but it integrates with the OSD as a steel-concrete composite structure. Therefore, the structure formed by the SFRC layer through the combination of shear studs and OSD shall be reasonably simulated in the finite element model so as to reasonably reflect the contribution of the SFRC layer in the composite structure of the bridge stiffness. …”
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COMPOSITION OF DEATH RISK ACCORDING TO BEHAVIORAL FACTORS (SMOKING, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION) BY THE RESULTS OF 27-YEAR PROSPECTIVE STUDY by A. Yu. Ivanova, I. V. Dolgalev

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Effects of soil composition and mulching treatments on biomass variations of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A.Rich.) Munro, eastern Ethiopia by Habtamu Achenef Tesema

“…The results showed that soil composition had a significant effect on DBH and height, with T2 yielding the highest values. …”
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