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The increasing transition to electric vehicles and new Euro 7 standards has intensified the focus on brake-derived particulate emissions. Current braking systems exhibit significant susceptibility to corrosion with an accelerated wear rate. This susceptibility highlights the need for materials that can maintain stable friction coefficients under various operating conditions. Therefore,..... More

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Au-ZnO nanostructures derived from zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) were rationally designed and investigated as highly efficient chemiresistive sensors for detecting H₂S gas. The incorporation of Au nanoparticles markedly enhanced the sensing characteristics relative to pristine ZnO, delivering an extraordinary response of ~419.1 toward 10 ppm H₂S at 200 °C—nearly two..... More

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Abstract Developing earth-abundant oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) electrodes that operate efficiently at practical current densities remains a challenge because NiFe layered double hydroxides (LDHs), which are among the most active non-noble catalysts in alkaline media, are limited by poor electronic conductivity, nanosheet restacking, and weak contact with current collectors. Herein, we..... More

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To protect gas turbine hot section components from operating temperatures exceeding 1100 ℃, thermal barrier coating systems are used. Although yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is commercially used as a thermal barrier coating material, it is destabilized by phase transformations when exposed to extremely high-temperature operating environments (>1200 ℃). In efforts to..... More

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Digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing has emerged as a promising technique for fabricating highprecision ceramic components, including biomedical implants. However, achieving high-strength silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) spinal implants via DLP remains challenging due to slurry formulation constraints. This study optimizes the formulation of a photocurable Si₃N₄ slurry to enable DLP-based..... More

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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are valued for their lightweight nature, long cycle life, and high energy density, which make them ideal for use in electric vehicles and portable electronics. Recently, red phosphorus (P) has been identified as a potential anode material with a theoretical specific capacity of 2,596 mAh g^-1. However,..... More

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In this study, we explore the potential of pulsed ultraviolet (UV)-assisted thermal annealing as an effective low-temperature processing technique for fabricating high-performance indium oxide (In₂O₃) thin films, with a particular emphasis on their application in thin-film transistors (TFTs). In₂O₃ films were synthesized using a solution-based method, with indium nitrate hydrate..... More

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This study investigates the fabrication and high-temperature time-dependent deformation of a multi-sheet stacked Ni-Cr-Al superalloy foam. The foam was produced by powder spraying to deposit alloying elements onto a pure Ni preform, followed by transient liquid phase sintering for homogenization and hot rolling for lamination and structural integrity. The fabricated..... More

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The growth evolution of undoped and Si-doped β-Ga₂O₃ films prepared using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy was investigated. The effect of Si effusion cell temperatures on surface morphology and the electrical properties of the homoepitaxial (010) β-Ga₂O₃ films was systematically investigated. Using a solid source of Si as an n-type dopant..... More

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Cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) particles have attracted significant attention due to their low cost, non-toxicity, and abundance with applications spanning solar energy conversion, photocatalysis, sensing, and antimicrobial fields. The antibacterial activity of Cu₂O particles is strongly influenced by their morphology, which determines the exposure of specific crystal facets with distinct surface..... More

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This study explores the influence of microwave (MW) irradiation time on the NO₂ gas sensing performance of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). ZnO NPs were subjected to MW irradiation for 1, 3, 5, and 7 minutes to assess the effects of defect engineering via MW irradiation on their sensing behavior. Phase and..... More

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In this study, a high-performance gas sensing system is developed by integrating capacitive electrode-based sensing with volumetric analysis to quantitatively evaluate gas uptake and diffusivity from gas-enriched polymer specimens. The sensor system comprises two types of capacitive electrode configurations: (1) a dual semi-cylindrical electrode pair affixed to the outer surface..... More

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Gas sensors are crucial devices in various fields such as industrial safety, environmental monitoring, gas infrastructure including hydrogen use, and medical diagnostics. These sensors precisely measure the presence of gases on-site in different environments to ensure operational safety and efficiency. Designed for high sensitivity, stability, and reliability, gas sensors are..... More

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The joining of Ni/Al dissimilar metals to exploit the synergetic effect between the unique properties of Ni and Al alloys has been studied for potential applications in various industrial areas. This study investigates the interfacial reaction between deposited AlSi10Mg and an Inconel 625 substrate during the laser direct energy deposition..... More

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This study investigates the application of a unidirectional pulsating traveling magnetic field (UPTMF) for the semi-continuous casting of high-strength aluminum alloy 7075 slabs (350×150 mm). The experimental setup involved a comparative analysis of direct chill (DC) casting and electromagnetic stirring (EMS) with a 5 Hz amplitude modulated U-PTMF and 22.5..... More

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Numerous studies on machine learning-based creep life prediction using the creep data collected from various existing experimental data have been reported. Since the prediction of creep life is heavily influenced by the quality and integrity of the collected creep data, data preprocessing is required to eliminate physically inconsistent creep datapoints,..... More

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This study analyzed the physical properties of hydrogel lens prepared by photopolymerization and thermal polymerization using tretinoin (ATRA) as an additive to improve functionality, such as alleviating dry eyes and to impart antibacterial properties. In addition, we wanted to confirm the applicability of the ophthalmic material as a drug delivery..... More

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Organic ferroelectric field-effect transistors (Fe-FETs) are highly attractive for memory device applications because of their ability to read data without causing damage (nondestructive readout) and their excellent retention capabilities. These attributes make organic Fe-FETs an appealing alternative to their inorganic counterparts, which, while demonstrating superior memory performance for practical applications,..... More

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This study examines the influence of ZrO₂ on austenitic stainless steel 316 (ASS 316). Following the addition of varying weight percentages (0, 1, 2, and 3) of ZrO₂ to ASS 316 powder, the samples were ball-milled for a duration of 30 h and then subjected to vacuum hot-pressing (VHP) for..... More

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Water splitting is a sustainable method of hydrogen production that is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality. However, the high cost of green hydrogen remains a major challenge. One strategy to reduce costs is the use of non-precious metal catalysts, such as Co, which is known for its excellent catalytic properties...... More

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Bismuth antimony telluride (Bi-Sb-Te)-based alloys remain the dominant choice for near-roomtemperature thermoelectric cooling applications. One of the most studied approaches to improve the thermoelectric performance of Bi-Sb-Te alloys has been a nanostructuring strategy, to suppress the lattice thermal conductivity. This study investigates the impact of incorporating reduced pyrolyzed Pd acetate..... More

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The weldability and the relationship between microstructure and tensile properties at 298 and 110 K produced by laser-arc hybrid welding (LAHW) in high-Mn steel welds were thoroughly investigated. In the laser zone of LAHWs using filler wire, more Mn vaporization in the laser zone was observed than at the arc..... More

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Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a highly toxic and dangerous gas with a flammable and corrosive nature, making the development of reliable gas sensors for its detection vital. This study investigated the enhancement in H₂S gas sensing performance of commercial SnO₂ powders after high-energy milling. SnO₂ powders were subjected to high-energy..... More

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Although sulfide-polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) is considered a promising cathode material for various battery applications, their application in thermal batteries has not yet been explored. Herein we synthesized carbonized SPAN (c-SPAN) to enhance the thermal stability of SPAN and evaluated its application as a cathode for thermal batteries. The efficiency of c-SPAN..... More

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In this study, the electromagnetic (EM) wave absorption properties of a two-layered structure composed of La_0.7Sr_0.3MnO₃-epoxy (10 wt.%) (LSMO) and SrFe_9.5Co_1.25Ti_1.25O₁₉-epoxy (10 wt.%) (SFCTO), both exhibiting distinct high-frequency magnetic and dielectric properties, were investigated using a High Frequency Simulation Software (HFSS) simulation tool. LSMO had a high dielectric constant (ε'..... More

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Ti6Al4V is one of the most widely used Ti alloys in biomedical applications, such as orthopedic and dental implants, due to its excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and high corrosion resistance. Metal implants require high bonding strength between the implant and bone for long-term use in the human body; Hydroxyapatite (HAp)..... More

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Residual antibiotics in natural aquatic environments pose a critical threat to humans and other organisms. However, most sewage treatment plants fail to remove them. Photocatalytic nanomaterials can efficiently destroy these persistent organic pollutants in wastewater. In this study, we developed a series of cobalt-doped SrTiO₃ (Co-STO) catalysts with different doping..... More

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The drawing process severely deforms commercial AA1070 alloy for electrical wire, reducing a rod from a diameter of 2.0 mm to 0.4 mm, followed by annealing. The annealing process was conducted at various temperatures ranging from 200℃ to 450℃, with each temperature maintained for 1hour. The effects of increasing annealing..... More

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This study aims to comprehensively understand the effects of changes in the chemical composition and size of attached particles on the resulting assimilation characteristics during the sintered ore production process. By evaluating the penetration depth and changes in the chemical composition in the assimilated region of the iron ore and..... More

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Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a highly dangerous gas, mostly emitting emitted from fossil fuels, and a major contributor to air pollution. It has negatively effects affects on the human health as well asand contributes to environmental issues like acid rain. In this study, mesoporous CuO_x nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized..... More