The orchard air-assisted sprayer exhibits strong droplet penetration, allowing uniform adhesion on both the front and back surfaces of leaves. The spray deposition and spray drift are influenced not only by the amount of pesticide but also by the air...
This study demonstrates an electron beam physical vapour deposition approach as an alternative stainless steel thin films fabrication method with controlled layer thickness and uniform particles distribution capability. The films were fabricated at a...
In the flux-cored arc welding process, which is most widely used in shipbuilding, a constant external weld bead shape is an important factor in determining proper weld quality; however, the size of the weld gap is generally not constant, owing to err...
Ground speed variations are common and unavoidable during pesticide applications with agricultural sprayers. Field tests were conducted to evaluate the effect of varying ground speeds on spray deposition and quality with a commercial agricultural boo...
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) has been shown to be associated with inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. However, few studies have investigated the correlation between CPPD and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Our study aim...
Magnesium alloys as bioresorbable materials with good biocompatibility have raised a growing interest in the past years in temporary implant manufacturing, as they offer a steady resorption rate and optimal healing in the body. Magnesium exhibits ten...
Cold wire gas metal arc (CWGMA) additive manufacturing (AM) is more productive and beneficial than the common electric arc processes currently used in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). Adding a non-energised wire to the gas metal arc (GMA) syst...
Maize, as a critical crop for China’s food security, is constantly challenged by weed infestations and environmental risks associated with herbicide overuse. Improving herbicide utilization efficiency through equipment optimization and intellig...
As a new type of crop protection machinery, the Crop Protection Unmanned Aerial System (CPUAS) has developed rapidly and been widely used in China; currently, how to use the CPUAS scientifically has become a top priority. However, the relationships b...
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) of aluminum-magnesium (Al–Mg) ER5356 alloy deposits is accomplished by cold metal transfer (CMT). During the process, the temperature change of the alloy deposits has a great influence on molding quality, and th...
In this work, electrophoretic deposition (EPD) is reported to form gallium thin film with high deposition rate and low cost while avoiding the highly toxic chemicals typically used in electroplating. A maximum deposition rate of ~0.6 μm/min, almost o...
Increasing institutional capital through deposit mobilization keeps the cost of capital low, thus leading to financial sustainability. However, little is known about how deposit mobilization affects financial sustainability. Using balanced panel data...
Yttrium oxide (Y2O3) films have been widely used as protective layers in plasma etching equipment, but achieving stoichiometric films with high deposition rates remains a challenge. In this study, Y2O3 films were fabricated by a medium-frequency reac...
Recently, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have rapidly emerged as a new technology in the fields of plant protection and pest control in China. Based on existing variable spray research, a plant protection UAV variable spray system integrating neural...
Pentacene is a well-known conjugated organic molecule with high mobility and a sensitive photo response. It is widely used in electronic devices, such as in organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photodetectors,...
To improve the thermal and mechanical stability of SiCf/SiC or C/SiC composites with SiBN interphase, SiBN coating was deposited by low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) using SiCl4-BCl3-NH3-H2-Ar gas system. The effect of the SiCl4 flow rat...
Nitrogen (N) deposition influences litter decomposition and its water-holding capacity in forest ecosystems. Water conservation remains a priority, so understanding these interactions is vital for managing forests, especially in the Yunnan Plateau re...
As an indicator of health risk, the deposition of microparticles in terminal pulmonary acini is of great significance in the medical field. To control particulate pollution and optimize aerosol delivery, it is necessary to perform an in-depth study o...
The article delves into the intricate phenomenon of deposition in heat exchangers and how a piece of equipment known as the benchtop heat exchanger test instrument (BHETI) has been developed to expedite the examination of this phenomenon. The BHETI s...
Well-defined supported metal nanoparticle catalysts, with high uniformity in particle sizes of the dispersed metal, are crucial for studying their catalyzed reactions that exhibit structure sensitivity. For such catalysts, conventional methods of pre...
Amyloid deposition within stenotic aortic valves (AVs) also appears frequent in the absence of cardiac amyloidosis, but its clinical and pathophysiological relevance has not been investigated. We will elucidate the rate of isolated AV amyloid deposit...
The effects of zinc and sodium hydroxide concentrations in an alkaline non-cyanide zinc bath on the electrodeposition characteristics of zinc deposits are systematically investigated. Using microstructural and phase analyses of specimens with specifi...
The deposition of particulate matter on rough pipe surfaces is critical in fields such as energy, chemical engineering, and air pollution control. This study employs a combined approach utilizing the Renormalized Group (RNG) k-ɛ model and the di...
Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a process that a solid is formed on a substrate by the chemical reaction in the vapor phase. Employing this technology, a wide range of materials, including ceramic nanocomposite coatings, dielectrics, and single cr...
SiO2 thin films are deposited by radio frequency (RF) plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technique using SiH4 and N2O as precursor gases. The stoichiometry of SiO2 thin films is determined by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS),...
The N deposition rate is notably increased in China, especially in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP). How plants respond to the projected N deposition on the alpine steppe is still in debate. In this study, to investigate the effects of N deposition...
The circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler is a mainstream technology of biomass combustion generation in China. The high flue gas flow rate and relatively low combustion temperature of CFB make the deposition process different from that of a grate f...
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In the production process of biomass energy with crop straw as the raw material, the indoor dust environment created by smashed plant fiber can affect the health of workers and lead to the risk of fire and explosions. The physical properties of bioma...
Asthma is a common respiratory disease with symptoms such as repeated wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. However, currently, asthma cannot be cured but only controlled or relieved using medication. The metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is known to...
In the present study, the AlCoCrNi high-entropy metallic film was deposited on a Si wafer using a magnetron sputtering system. To capture the effects of the sputtering parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the film, the flow r...
Seawater electrodeposition is gaining renewed interest in the context of sustainable development, both to build climate-resilient coastal infrastructure and for ocean-based decarbonization applications. Most of the applications benefit from CaCO3-ric...
In metal additive manufacturing without interlayer cooling, the macro-size of the layer itself is difficult to control due to the thermal storage effect. The effect of interlayer cooling was studied by cladding Ni-based coatings on the substrate of d...
In this paper, the analysis of silicon oxynitride (SiON) films, deposited utilizing the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) process, for optical waveguides on silicon wafers is presented. The impact of N2O flow rate on various SiON film...
This study presents a calculation and comparison of Fe, Co, Ni and Cu deposition rates in the tungsten codeposition process based on the electrodeposition of numerous tungsten alloys. Eight different tungsten alloys containing from two to five metals...
Recent progress in the fabrication of controlled structures and advanced materials has improved battery performance in terms of specific capacity, rate capability, and cycling stability. However, interfacial problems such as increased resistance and...
This work focuses on the study of several fluvial cores to help better understand the contribution of rainfall and large dams in the decline of sedimentary inputs of the Wadi Cheliff at its outlet. Therefore, three sediment cores, sampled in the lowe...
One important recent trend in deposition technology is the continuous expansion of available processes towards higher ion assistance with the subsequent beneficial effects to film properties. Nowadays, a multitude of processes, including laser ablati...
Decreasing the clogging deposition rate of alumina inclusions in continuous casting nozzles is possible through three simultaneous measures: Flow modification, use of raw materials with low impurities contents, and smoothed internal surfaces. The con...
Aerosol delivery using conventional nebulizers with fixed maximal output rates is limited and unpredictable under high-flow conditions. This study measured regulated aerosol delivery to the lungs of normal volunteers using a nebulizer designed to ove...
Drop casting is a widely used approach for surface modification and the creation of functional coatings. Drying of sessile droplets is often associated with a so-called coffee-ring effect which originates from a non-uniform evaporation rate in the li...
The wetting behavior of ionic liquids (ILs) on the mesoscopic scale considerably impacts a wide range of scientific fields and technologies. Particularly under vacuum conditions, these materials exhibit unique characteristics. This work explores the...
As a key sedimentary body connecting the north and South Yellow Sea, the subaqueous clinoform off Shandong Peninsula plays an important role in the sedimentary system of China seas, and it is also a studied example in the study among the major “sourc...
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a type of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology that is becoming increasingly common in numerous applications thanks to its versatility and reduced material waste. However, the complex physical phenomena occurring...
It is of great significance to reduce welding hot cracks and improve the corrosion resistance of nuclear power components by controlling the dilution ratio of the cladding weld bead formed by gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). This paper presents a met...
Coffee production and marketing is one of the main global commercial activities, but crop yields depend on several factors, among which plant health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of spray droplet deposition in coffee cro...
The black shale deposited in the Niutitang Formation and its adjacent strata is considered to be a favorable source rock in northern Guizhou of south China and has become a target horizon for shale gas exploration in recent years. Based on SQ-1 and C...
Maize–soybean intercropping can increase soybean yields and stabilize maize yields, and this practice has been widely promoted in China. Fluroxypyr is a recommended herbicide for maize seedlings, and its drift will cause phytotoxicity to neighb...
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) thin films were deposited at different temperatures (150 °C, 225 °C, 300 °C, 375 °C, and 450 °C) on quartz glass substrates and silicon substrates using the RF magnetron sputtering method. The influence of deposition tempe...
Improving the physical properties and water retention of sandy soils is of critical importance in arid and water-scarce regions such as Saudi Arabia. The impacts of organic amendments of different particle sizes coupled with natural clay deposits on...
The article is devoted to solving the problem of designing a distributed control system for a network of production wells on the example of mineral water deposits in the Caucasus Mineral Waters region, Russia. The purpose was to determine the set of...
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