Preparation and characterization of EPDM/silica composites prepared through non-hydrolytic sol-gel method in the absence and presence of a coupling agent by T. H. Mokhothu, A. S. Luyt, M. Messori

“…Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber composites containing in situ generated silica particles was prepared through a non-hydrolytic sol-gel (NHSG) method with silicon tetrachloride as precursor. …”
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Metal‐Silicate Partitioning of Si, O, and Mg at High Pressures and High Temperatures: Implications to the Compositional Evolution of Core‐Forming Metallic Melts by Chang Pu, Xiujin Gao, Zhengyang Wu, Zhixue Du, Zhicheng Jing

“…The composition‐dependent distribution coefficients were applied in calculating the compositional evolution of metallic melts during multi‐stage core formation. …”
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Selenium Supplementation, Body Mass Composition, and Leptin Levels in Patients with Obesity on a Balanced Mildly Hypocaloric Diet: A Pilot Study by Elisabetta Cavedon, Jacopo Manso, Isabella Negro, Simona Censi, Roberto Serra, Luca Busetto, Roberto Vettor, Mario Plebani, Raffaele Pezzani, Davide Nacamulli, Caterina Mian

“…Clinical and biochemical parameters, body composition measurements, and the Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) questionnaire were tested at the beginning and end of the treatment. …”
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Optimization Using Central Composite Design of the Response Surface Methodology for the Compressive Strength of Alkali-Activated Material from Rice Husk Ash by Seunghyun Na, Wenyang Zhang, Mai Kitagawa, Atsushi Hirooka, Masaya Komatsu

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A High Selective and Sensitive Spectrophotometric Cholesterol Detection Using B-Cyclodextrin/Fe3O4 Composite as the Identification Agent by Vanya Dharmawan, Isnaini Rahmawati, Afiten Rahmin Sanjaya, Beti Ernawati Dewi, Endang Saepudin, Tribidasari A. Ivandini

“…Furthermore, by applying the optimum parameters, including pH solution of 7.4, contact time of 10 min, and composite weight of 3% containing 3% citrate-modified BCD, the developed sensor successfully analyzed cholesterol concentrations in human serum samples.…”
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Effect of Acid Concentration on Structural, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Sugarcane Bagasse and Their Reinforcement in Poly(Furfuryl) Alcohol... by Nduduzo L. Khumalo, Samson M. Mohomane, Thembinkosi D. Malevu, Setumo V. Motloung, Lehlohonolo F. Koao, Tshwafo E. Motaung

“…This study investigates the impact of sulphuric acid concentration (40% vs. 60%) on the extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from alkali-treated sugarcane bagasse (SCB) and their reinforcement in poly(furfuryl) alcohol (PFA) composites. Probing into the physicochemical changes through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) displayed drastic morphological changes, alkali removal of noncellulosic components followed by sulphuric acid hydrolysis further refined cellulose to nanoscale morphologies. …”
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Compact Wideband Dual-Frequency Antenna Based on a Simplified Composite Right/Left-Handed Transmission Line with Hilbert Curve Loading by Tianpeng Li, Jian Zhang, Baowei Cheng, Xue Lei, Zhijian Xu, Jun Gao

“…This paper addresses the issues of low bandwidth, gain, and efficiency of miniaturized microwave antennas by proposing a novel wideband dual-frequency coplanar waveguide antenna design based on a simplified composite right/left-handed (SCRLH) transmission line structure with Hilbert curve loading. …”
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High Physiological Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Affects Muscle Fatty Acid Composition and Glucose and Insulin Homeostasis in Obese Adolescents by Frida Dangardt, Yun Chen, Eva Gronowitz, Jovanna Dahlgren, Peter Friberg, Birgitta Strandvik

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Woody Species Composition, Structure, and Regeneration Status of Gosh-Beret Dry Evergreen Forest Patch, South Gondar Zone, Northeast Ethiopia by Getinet Masresha Kassa, Addis Getnet Deribie, Getnet Chekole Walle

“…The Shannon–Wiener diversity index and Sorensen’s similarity coefficient were used to compare the species diversity and composition among communities, respectively. The structure and regeneration status of the forest species were analyzed using structural parameters and size-class ratios, respectively. …”
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A hybrid theoretical–numerical–experimental framework for robust health monitoring of thin-walled hollow composite members using guided waves by Akshay Prakash Kalgutkar, Shirsendu Sikdar, Sauvik Banerjee, Karl Walton, Rakesh Mishra

“…Abstract Thin-walled hollow composite members (HCM) are extensively employed in aerospace and automotive industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility. …”
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Hydrothermal synthesis and sorption performance to Cs(I) and Sr(II) of zirconia-analcime composites derived from coal fly ash cenospheres by Tatiana A. Vereshchagina, Ekaterina A. Kutikhina, Olga V. Buyko, Alexander G. Anshits

“…It was found that the small-sized HZD-ANA composites surpasses the Zr free analcime and large-sized HZD-ANA material in the Cs+ and Sr2+ sorption parameters (KD ~104–106 mL/g). …”
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Effect of NaOH Concentration, Fiber Length, Fiber Loading, and Filler Loading on the Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites by Lamrot Kebede Kassa, Moera Gutu Jiru, Devendra Kumar Sinha, Satyam Shivam Gautam, Anil Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar Chauhan

“…However, identifying the optimal fabrication parameters for these composites remains a significant challenge. …”
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Quantification of the effect of GLP‐1R agonists on body weight using in vitro efficacy information: An extension of the Hall body composition model by Rolien Bosch, Eric J. G. Sijbrands, Nelleke Snelder

“…An extensive literature‐based dataset was created, including data from several diet, liraglutide and semaglutide studies and their effects on BW and related parameters. The Hall body composition model was used to quantify and predict effects on EI. …”
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Influence of tool rotational speed on microstructure, mechanical strength, and wear behavior of AA7075 matrix composites via deformation-driven metallurgy by Alireza Ramezani, Hamed Jamshidi Aval, Roohollah Jamaati

“…This study not only demonstrates the effectiveness of DDM in producing high-performance composites but also highlights the critical role of process parameters in tailoring material properties, offering insights distinct from traditional fabrication approaches.…”
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Mineral Composition Analysis of Red Horse-Chestnut (<i>Aesculus × Carnea</i>) Seeds and Hydroalcoholic Crude Extract Using ICP OES by Veronica D’Eusanio, Andrea Marchetti, Mirco Rivi, Lorenzo Morelli, Paolina Scarponi, Luca Forti, Lorenzo Tassi

“…The seeds underwent proximate analysis, which included measurements of moisture content, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, ash, and elemental composition. The analysis revealed consistent values for these parameters throughout the study period. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Incorporating Glucosinolates into Diets and Their Effects on Ruminant Performance, Ruminal Fermentation, Methane Emissions, Milk Composition, and Metabolic Biochem... by Min Gao, Agung Irawan, Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Małgorzata Szumacher-Strabel, Adam Cieślak, Muhammad Ariana Setiawan, Hassan Jallal, Isa Fusaro, Anuraga Jayanegara, Yulianri Rizki Yanza, Yongbin Liu

“…Additionally, significant interactions between glucosinolate level and source influenced crude protein digestibility (<i>p</i> = 0.026). Milk composition parameters, including 4% fat-corrected milk, energy-corrected milk, milk protein, and lactose proportions, were significantly affected (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites by MICHEL MBERE TAOGA, Fabien Betene Ebanda, Antonio Pizzi, Benoit Ndiwe, Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah, Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang, Kevin Kibong Kimbi, Etinge Tabi Akwo, César Segovia

“…GB fibers can be used in the reinforcement of tannin matrix composites with preferable and indiscriminate sampling in the bottom and middle zones of the stem.…”
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Dietary Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seeds oil supplementation augments growth performance and gut microbial composition in Labeo rohita fingerlings by Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Akruti Gupta, Jaipal Singh Choudhary, Md Javed Foysal, Rajan Gupta, Biplab Sarkar, K. K. Krishnani

“…Principle coordinate analysis (PCoA) demonstrated a distinct composition of microbial communities in CSO-supplemented groups relative to the control (p < 0.001). …”
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Study on the Microstructure and Properties of Al₂O₃ Reinforced Ni-Co Based Composite Coating by WANG Hongyu, WANG Yiyong, WANG Lubin, LIANG Zhipeng

“…Enhancing the anti-friction and anti-wear and corrosion resistant properties of mold copper plates holds significant research significance and value for the development and improvement of continuous casting molds.In this study， a Ni-Co/Al2O3&#x00A0;nanocomposite coating was electrodeposited on the surface of a Cu-Cr-Zr alloy substrate with the assistance of ultrasonic during the electroplating process， and the plating bath was formulated by incorporating nano-Al2O3&#x00A0;particles with an average diameter of 20 nm into a sulfamate-based electrolyte system.Subsequently， the composite coating was systematically characterized through friction and wear testing， high-temperature oxidation evaluation，microhardness measurement， adhesion assessment， and corrosion resistance analysis.Results showed that the optimal process parameters were current density of 5 A/dm2， bath temperature of 50 ℃， nano-Al2O3&#x00A0;concentration of 10 g/L， deposition time of 1.00 h， ultrasonic power of 200 W， and mechanical stirring at 500 r/min.Under this process，the Ni-Co/Al2O3&#x00A0;nanocomposite coating exhibited the highest surface microhardness， the finest and most compact structure arrangement， the uniformly dispersed nanoparticles embedded in the metal matrix without obvious agglomeration， and the optimal microscopic morphology.Moreover， the Ni-Co/Al2O3&#x00A0;nanocomposite coating prepared with ultrasonic assistance had excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance at 400 ℃； Compared with Cu-Cr-Zr alloy and Ni-Co alloy coatings， Ni-Co/Al2O3&#x00A0;nanocomposite coating possessed the best anti-friction and anti-wear performance and corrosion resistance…”
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Ratio of Linoleic and Alpha-Linolenic Acids and Vitamin E: The Productive Performance, Serum Biochemical Profile, and Yolk Composition of Japanese Quail Breeders by LAL Silva, BC Rosário Silva, MT Frageri Paulino, FE De Marchi, PC Pozza, TC Santos

“…This paper aims to assess the effects of vitamin E (vitE) in diets containing two LA/ALA ratios on the productive performance, egg quality, egg composition, and biochemical parameters of Japanese quail breeders. …”
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