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Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful set of tools for engineering innovative materials. However, the AI-aided design of materials textures has not yet been researched in depth. In order to explore the potentials of AI for discoverin...

Background: Artificial turf (AT) has been related to increased injury rates when compared to natural grass (NG). One potential reason for the differences in injury rates is the difference in mechanical characteristics of the surfaces. Over the course...

Precise processing for complex geometric surfaces of titanium alloy artificial joints has higher technical difficulties. This paper addresses the matter by proposing an improved abrasive flow processing method. According to the micro-cutting principl...

It is important to develop research on sealing materials in order to find effective solutions to ensure the energy efficiency of buildings. The aim of this study is to investigate the peel adhesion of single-sided self-adhesive tapes to different con...

In a cell-free massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system without cells, it is assumed that there are smart jammers and disrupters (SJDs) that attempt to interfere with and eavesdrop on the downlink communications of legitimate users. A sec...

The new generation of wireless communication technologies is already in development. Sixth Generation (6G) mobile communications are designed to push the limits for more bandwidth, more connected devices with minimal power requirements, and better si...

The growing threat of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens to human health worldwide emphasizes the need for more effective infection control strategies. Bacterial and fungal biofilms pose a major challenge in treating AMR pathogen infections. Bio...

High surface temperatures are often recorded on or close to the surface of an artificial turf pitch (ATP). Many literature sources from different countries have reported surface temperatures on artificial pitches rising up to 90–95 °C on hot days, wh...

The effect of ultraviolet radiation on the surface deterioration of scrimber composites with different densities and levels of resin content was investigated for this paper. The surface color, gloss, roughness, and wettability of the samples were inv...

When operated under large water immersion, surface piercing propellers are prone to be in heavy load conditions. To improve the hydrodynamic performance of the surface piercing propellers, engineers usually artificially ventilate the blades by equipp...

Since ancient times humans observed animal and plants features and tried to adapt them according to their own needs. Biomimetics represents the foundation of many inventions from various fields: From transportation devices (helicopter, airplane, subm...

The land use and land cover (LUC) of the Zêzere watershed (Portugal) have undergone major changes in recent decades, with the increase of artificial surfaces. This trend is quantified in some studies, but the probability of the increase of this type...

The titanium alloy artificial knee joint is used extensively in the current medical industry due to its distinct characteristics and properties that are like the real human knee joint, but it does need to be polished to improve its performance and se...

Zirconia ceramics are promising materials for restoration and are widely used in the field of artificial teeth. However, wear resistance affects the longevity of artificial teeth. In this study, peacock tail feather micro-textures and groove micro-te...

The study utilizes a dataset with seven critical constraints and creates models that are estimated based on various metrics. The goal is to categorize and properly predict the water quality index (WQI) using the suggested models. The outcomes show th...

To evaluate the effects of water velocity and artificial substratum characteristics on the growth rate and biomass accumulation of periphyton, an artificial stream mesocosm experiment was conducted using alternative water sources collected from the M...

Surface to hand transfer of viruses represents a potential mechanism for human exposure. An experimental process for evaluating the touch transfer of aerosol-deposited material is described based on controlling surface, tribological, and soft matter...

An alternative to facing plagues without affecting ecosystems is the use of biocontrols that keep crops free of harmful organisms. There are some studies showing the use of conidiospores of Trichoderma harzianum as a medium for the biological control...

Under the condition of large water immersion, surface-piercing propellers are inclined to be heavy loaded. In order to improve the hydrodynamic performance of the surface-piercing propeller, the installation of a vent pipe in front of a propeller dis...

In this study, we address the challenge of surface roughness in CoCrMo alloys, typically used in artificial knee joints, which can initiate a cascade of biological responses causing inflammation, osteolysis, joint instability, and increased susceptib...

Three-dimensional printing, or additive manufacturing, represents one of the fastest growing branches of the industry, and fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of most frequently used technologies. Three-dimensional printing does not provide high-q...

Nanomechanical sensors have gained significant attention as powerful tools for detecting, distinguishing, and identifying target analytes, especially odors that are composed of a complex mixture of gaseous molecules. Nanomechanical sensors and their...

The content of pharmaceuticals in natural waters is steadily increasing. Especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often detected in natural waters due to their widespread use. This group of compounds includes commonly used represe...

A known problem of additive manufactured parts is their poor surface quality, which influences product performance. There are different surface treatments to improve surface quality: blasting is commonly employed to improve mechanical properties and...

Many factors (material properties, drill bit type and size, drill bit wear, drilling parameters used, and machine-tool characteristics) affect the efficiency of the drilling process, which could be quantified through the delamination factor, thrust f...

Biofilm technology has been applied to polluted water treatment. The functional characteristics of biofilm play key roles in the decontamination efficiency and are affected by the physicochemical properties of the carrier surface. Previous studies re...

Nanoporous gold (np-Au) has attracted significant attention for biomedical and electrochemical applications due to its high surface area, tunable morphology, and excellent biocompatibility. In this study, polycrystalline gold surfaces were modified b...

(1) Background: PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) is a transparent, inexpensive, and versatile thermoplastic biomaterial, and it is increasingly being used for a variety of medical applications in dentistry, orthopedics, tissue engineering, an...

There are only a few studies about the effects of toothpastes for children on remineralization and surface roughness of primary teeth. The aim of this study was to examine the remineralization capacity of five different toothpastes for children on pr...

The aim of this pioneering study was to compare and evaluate two different pre-treatment processes of wooden surfaces prior to varnishing by sanding or thermal compression in terms of the impact on the color characteristics of the varnished surface....

Modeling free surface flows in a CFD context typically requires an incompressible approach along with a formulation to account for the air–water interface. Commonly, pressure-correction algorithms combined with the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method...

An artificial neural network model is proposed for the surface tension of liquid organic fatty acids covering a wide temperature range. A set of 2051 data collected for 98 acids (including carboxylic, aliphatic, and polyfunctional) was considered for...

As a typical grain base with a dense population and high-level urbanization, the North China Plain (NCP) faces a serious threat to its sustainable development due to water shortage. Surface water area (SWA) is a key indicator for continuously measuri...

With the application of finite element method on structure design and engineering analysis more and more widely, this paper presents a response surface model hybrid artificial bee colony method to optimize the thermal boundary conditions in finite el...

In this study, we investigate the crystal structure, surface energy, and atomic arrangement of Cu2O. Understanding these properties is crucial for exploring the potential applications and understanding the behavior of this material. We employ the Wul...

The oil and gas industry plays a vital role in meeting the ever-growing energy demand of the human race needed for its sustainable existence. Newer unconventional wells are drilled for the extraction of hydrocarbons that requires advanced innovations...

To address the challenges of poor fluidity and low uniformity in conventional sugarcane fertilizer applicators, a novel dual-directional spiral fertilizer applicator has been developed. The working principle of the applicator is explained, and, after...

Polymer-based fibrous composites are gaining popularity in marine and sports industries because of their prominent features like easy to process, better strength to weight ratio, durability and cost-effectiveness. Still, erosive behavior of composite...

Nowadays, to ensure sustainability of smart materials, it is imperative to eliminate or reduce carbon footprint related to nano material production. The concept of design of experiment to provide an optimal synthesis process, with a desired yield, is...

The two most common land cover types in urban areas, artificial surface (AS) and urban blue-green space (UBGS), interact with land surface temperature (LST) and exhibit competitive effects, namely, heating and cooling effects. Understanding the varia...

The variability of the material properties of steel from different suppliers causes problems in achieving the required surface quality after turning. Therefore, the manufacturer needs to estimate the resulting quality before starting production, espe...

Hard turning is a precision machining process used in the manufacturing industry for the finishing of hardened alloy steel, which is known for its high hardness and wear resistance. In this work, an experimental investigation was conducted to predict...

Bioelectric signals are used to measure electrical potential, but there are different types of signals. The electromyography (EMG) is a type of bioelectric signal used to monitor and recode the electrical activity of the muscles. The current work aim...

Surface water systems face unprecedented stress due to climate variability, urbanization, land-use change, and growing water demand—prompting a shift from traditional hydrological modeling to intelligent, adaptive systems. This review critically expl...

Accurate and timely information of surface currents is crucial for various operations such as search and rescue, marine renewable energy extraction and oil spill treatment. Conventional approaches to study coastal surface currents are numerical model...

This paper deals with the development and comparison of prediction models established using response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) for a wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process. The WEDM experiments were des...

In recent years, surface electromyography (sEMG) signals have been increasingly used in pattern recognition and rehabilitation. In this paper, a real-time hand gesture recognition model using sEMG is proposed. We use an armband to acquire sEMG signal...

A gel polymer electrolyte system based on phthaloylchitosan was prepared. The effects of process variables, such as lithium iodide, caesium iodide, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide were investigated using a distance-based ternary mixture experi...

The main objective of this paper is to describe a building process of a model predicting the soil strength at unpaved airport surfaces (unpaved runways, safety areas in runway proximity, runway strips, and runway end safety areas). The reason for bui...

This paper presents the development of artificial neural network models for the prediction of the daily maximum hourly mean of surface ozone concentration for the next day at rural and urban locations in central Poland. The models were generated with...