Adsorptive removal of Congo Red dye from its aqueous solutions by tetraethylenepentamine modified peanut husks composite beads by Kah-Tong Chan, Siew-Teng Ong, Sie-Tiong Ha

“…The ability of tetraethylenepentamine modified peanut husks (TEPA-PH) composite beads in the removal of an anionic azo dye, Congo Red (CR) was studied. …”
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Physical functional performance, body composition, strength, and cognitive function in aged 60 years and older from North of Brazil by Ewertton de Souza Bezerra, Andreza dos Santos Silva, Geovanna de Paula Martins de Souza, Walbert Menezes Bitar, Jean Carlos Constantino Silva, Leandro Augusto Pereira de Souza, Jéssica Naveca de Abreu, Rômulo de Oliveira Sena, Luis Mochizuki

“…We showed cutoff changed in all measure compared to worldwide parameters, calf circumference should be <32 cm, handgrip strength test <20.7 kgf, appendicular segment muscular mass <5,37 kg/m2, 6-m walking test velocity <1.86 m/s, and timed up and go time >6.65 s. …”
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Effect of Friction Stir Processing on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Silicon Nitride Reinforced ZE43 Magnesium Composite by E. Balaji, R. Sathiya Moorthy

“…Magnesium matrix composites are being used in more and more different ways, so they need to have good surface properties like resistance to wear and corrosion. …”
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Heart rate variability, daily cortisol indices and their association with psychometric characteristics and gut microbiota composition in an Italian community sample by Sebastiano Ravenda, Leonardo Mancabelli, Sara Gambetta, Margherita Barbetti, Francesca Turroni, Luca Carnevali, Marco Ventura, Andrea Sgoifo

“…On the other hand, daily cortisol parameters (e.g., cortisol awakening response, diurnal cortisol slope) were associated either with higher anxiety and perceived stress, or with a specific gut microbiota profile. …”
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A novel SS/Cu composite with bioinspired helical-lamellar-interpenetrated structure by direct ink writing and pressureless infiltration by Likai Yang, Bin Yuan, Junchi Cen, Jinhua He, Qiaoli Lin, Yu Shi

“…The effects of structural parameters on both scaffolds and composites compressive strength was evaluated. …”
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Microwave-Assisted Catalytic Deconstruction of Plastics Waste into Nanostructured Carbon and Hydrogen Fuel Using Composite Magnetic Ferrite Catalysts by Bilal Shoukat, Hammad Hussain, Muhammad Yasin Naz, Ahmed Ahmed Ibrahim, Shazia Shukrullah, Yasin Khan, Yaning Zhang

“…This study is conducted on microwave-assisted catalytic recycling of wasted plastics into nanostructured carbon and hydrogen fuel using composite magnetic ferrite catalysts. The composite ferrite catalysts, namely, NiZnFe2O4, NiMgFe2O4, and MgZnFe2O4 were produced through the coprecipitation method and characterized for onward use in the microwave-assisted valorization of wasted plastics. …”
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Graphene oxide/layered double hydroxide composite as highly efficient and recyclable adsorbent for removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous phase by Nidhi Sikri, Sandeep Kumar, Bunushree Behera, Jyotsana Mehta

“…The adsorption of CIP onto GO-ZnAlNi LDH has been studied by varying several parameters including contact time, pH, adsorbent, and adsorbate concentration. …”
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Machining-induced burr distribution along hole contours in unidirectional carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (UD-CFRP) composites by Norbert Geier, Gergely Magyar

“…Machining-induced burr formation in carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites is difficult to predict and control, mainly due to the anisotropy and inhomogeneity of the fibrous composite, as well as the rapid tool condition change due to the abrasive tool wear. …”
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Effects of surrounding and underlying shades on the color adjustment potential of a single-shade composite used in a thin layer by Mariana Silva Barros, Paula Fernanda Damasceno Silva, Márcia Luciana Carregosa Santana, Rafaella Mariana Fontes Bragança, André Luis Faria-e-Silva

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the surrounding and underlying shades’ effect on the color adjustment potential (CAP) of a single-shade composite used in a thin layer.Materials and MethodsCylinder specimens (1.0 mm thick) were built with the Vittra APS Unique composite, surrounded (dual specimens) or not (simple specimens) by a control composite (shade A1, A2, or A3). …”
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Variation in body composition during the ramadan fast in athletes following a varied sports training program: intersex variations by Nizar Lotfi, Mohammed Madani

“…Ramadan fasting, characterized by diurnal abstinence from food and water, can significantly impact body composition, particularly in athletes undergoing intense training. …”
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Numerical and Similarity Simulation Study on the Protection Effect of Composite Protective Layer Mining with Gently Inclined Thick Coal Seam by Jianhong Ma, Chao Hou, Jiangtao Hou

“…In the absence of a suitable thickness coal seam to serve as the protective layer, the rock-coal composite protective layer was proposed in this paper. …”
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Experimental Study on Dynamic Behavior of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Based Nano Composite Reinforced by Nano Silica Addition by A. Rahmani, Yasser Rostamiyan

“…In the present research, an experimental study was carried out to assess the vibrational behavior of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) based Nano composites reinforced by Nano-silica particles. Therefore, the twin extruder methodology was used to fabricate the Nano composite samples.   …”
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Optimizing the Characteristics of the Laser Hardfacing Process Parameters to Maximize the Wear Resistance of Ni-Based Hard-Faced Deposits Using the RSM Technique by S. Gnanasekaran, Samson Jerold Samuel Chelladurai, T. Ramakrishnan, S Sivananthan, G. Padmanaban, Ramesh Arthanari, V. Balasubramanian

“…The thickness of hardfacing deposit varies between 0.8 mm and 2 mm based on parameter combinations. In this study, laser hardfacing process parameters including laser power, powder feed rate, travel speed, and defocusing distance were optimized to reduce weight loss of laser hard-faced Ni-based deposit. …”
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Oil Content, Fatty Acid Composition, Physicochemical Properties, and Antioxidant Activity of Seed Oils of Ten Moroccan Pomegranate Cultivars by Sarah Loukhmas, Ebrahim Kerak, Sara Elgadi, Fatima Ettalibi, Abderraouf El Antari, Hasnaâ Harrak

“…Physical and biometric parameters of seeds, fatty acid composition, physicochemical criteria, and antioxidant activity of seed oils were determined. …”
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Detection of serum composition in pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 and the response for the treatment by FTIR by Joanna Depciuch, Izabela Sieminska, Pawel Jakubczyk, Bartosz Klebowski, Katarzyna Ptak, Izabela Szymońska, Przemko Kwinta, Maciej Siedlar, Jan Jakub Kęsik, Magdalena Parlinska-Wojtan, Jarek Baran

“…Importantly, FTIR data correlates well with medical parameters, however the correlation differs with respect to the groups before and after the treatment.…”
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Yield, Quality, Antioxidants, and Mineral Composition of Traditional Italian Storage Onion Cultivars in Response to Protein Hydrolysate and Microalgae Biostimulation by Alessio Vincenzo Tallarita, Otilia Cristina Murariu, Tomas Kopta, Florin Daniel Lipșa, Leonardo Gomez, Eugenio Cozzolino, Pasquale Lombardi, Silvio Russo, Gianluca Caruso

“…These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of both protein hydrolysate and spirulina as sustainable tools for enhancing both yield and quality parameters within the frame of environmentally friendly farming management.…”
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Bending behavior of additively manufactured short fiber reinforced composite sandwich structures based on triply periodic minimal surface by Yaozhong Wu, Xuepeng Li, Shaoan Li, HuaWei Wang, Peng Wang, Weijia Li

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Mechanical Properties and Structural Design of PVA Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites with Fly Ash Replacement for Natural Sand Aggregates by Camelia Maria Negrutiu, Pavel Ioan Sosa, Cristina Mihaela Campian, Maria Ileana Pop

“…This paper investigates nine PVA fiber-reinforced cementitious composites with varying fiber content (1–2.5%) and types (oil-coated and non-coated). …”
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Compositional variability of Mg/Ca, Sr/Ca, and Na/Ca in the deep-sea bivalve Acesta excavata (Fabricius, 1779). by Nicolai Schleinkofer, Jacek Raddatz, David Evans, Axel Gerdes, Sascha Flögel, Silke Voigt, Janina Vanessa Büscher, Max Wisshak

“…Here we present the compositional variability of frequently used proxy elemental ratios (Mg/Ca, Sr/Ca, Na/Ca) measured by laser-ablation mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and compare it to in-situ recorded instrumental seawater parameters such as temperature and salinity. …”
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Investigating textile wastewater treatment by electro-Fenton method with Fe-MIL-88(A) catalyst composited with graphene oxide by Farzane Esmaili, Hasti Hasheminejad, Kimia Zarean Mousaabadi

“…The response surface method (RSM) was utilized to optimize parameters such as pH, time, the quantity of MIL-88A(Fe)/rGO composite, and the concentration of Na2S2O8 oxidant. …”
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