This study presents a novel transmission-based method for characterizing local structural features, including the grammage, thickness, and fiber orientation, of paper materials. Some non-destructive techniques, such as micro-computed tomography (
We demonstrated that the tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution possesses different etching abilities to the chip sidewalls with different orientations because the orientation of chip sidewall determines the exposed crystallographic plane of g...
Soybean is largely cultivated worldwide providing high amounts of proteins and oil for food and feed, and isoflavones for nutraceutical uses. The increasing interest in agroforestry practices for improving carbon sequestration and mitigating climate...
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with high modulation bandwidth are required for high-speed visible light communication applications. Crystal orientation in the GaN LED structure plays a key factor in its modulation bandwidth as the recombination lifetim...
The accuracy of line-of-sight (LOS)-based indoor visible light positioning (VLP) depends directly on the accuracy of the received LOS power. In an actual indoor visible light communication (VLC) system, the total received power contains the LOS power...
Conventional visible light positioning (VLP) systems usually require at least three light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to enable trilateration or triangulation, which is infeasible when the LED condition is constrained. In this paper, we propose a novel in...
Fine classification of urban nighttime lighting is a key prerequisite step for small-scale nighttime urban research. In order to fill the gap of high-resolution urban nighttime light image classification and recognition research, this paper is based...
We present the Pattern Orientation Finder (POF), an innovative, bio-inspired algorithm for measuring the orientation of patterns of parallel elements. The POF was developed to obtain an autonomous navigation system for drones inspecting vegetable cul...
This study introduces a technique for determining surface orientations by projecting a monochrome, spatial pixel-encoded pattern and calculating the surface normals from single-shot measurement. Our method differs from traditional methods, such as sh...
In this paper, an efficient method based on a light section sensor is presented for measuring cylindrical objects’ radii and orientations in a robotic application. By this method, the cylindrical objects can be measured under some special conditions,...
In this work, a method for measuring tow angles in carbon fiber components, based on the use of a polarized camera, is analyzed from a metrological point of view. Carbon fibers alter the direction of the reflected light’s electrical field, so t...
With the continuous use of resources, solar energy is expected to be the most used sustainable energy. To improve the solar energy efficiency in Chinese Solar Greenhouses (CSG), the effect of CSG orientation on intercepted solar radiation was systema...
This paper present simulation-based results on the impact of transmitter (Tx) position and orientation uncertainty on the accuracy of the visible light positioning (VLP) system based on the received signal strength (RSS). There are several constraini...
We elucidated the light-matter interaction of individual ZnO NRs with a monochromatic beam of linearly polarized light that scatters elastically from the ZnO NRs by performing forward scattering and back-aperture imaging in a dark-field setting. We p...
Using advanced optical modelling, we quantify how sinusoidal corrugation and emitter dipole orientation jointly govern light extraction from OLED thin-film stacks into a glass substrate for red, green, and blue emission. Irrespective of emission colo...
Metasurfaces can be used to precisely control polarization state of the scattered light. Here, we present a metasurface-based terahertz device. On the one hand, it serves as a high performance linear polarization converter in transmission of over 80%...
In this paper, daylight availability depending on building orientation in a typical educational classroom was investigated. Measurements of daylight illuminance distributions in the room depth for different illuminance outside the building allowed to...
Three-dimensional printing is rapidly growing in applied dentistry. In order to print faster, increase workflow, and minimize the consumption of resin material, it is important to use the right printer and the correct printing orientation. The object...
A polarized light microscope (PLM) was utilized to examine the optical textures of mesophase pitch (MP) and MP-derived fibers, which aimed to reveal the arrangement and orientation characteristics of pitch molecules and to clarify the evolution and t...
Although Si nanowires (NWs) arrays are superior candidates for visible light photocatalysis, reports about the photodegradation activity of various crystal-orientated Si NWs are still insufficient. Here, light-doped hydrogen-terminated Si NWs arrays...
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is altering nocturnal ecosystems. While the effects of direct light sources on insect behavior are well studied, the influence of large-scale skyglow on migratory orientation remains unclear. Here, we tested how skygl...
Visible Light Positioning (VLP) has emerged as a pivotal technology for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and smart logistics, offering high accuracy, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and cost-effectiveness. However, fluctuations in signal...
Collagen is the primary load-bearing component in connective tissues, and its organization dictates the biomechanical properties and functions of the tissue. Polarized light imaging has been an effective tool for characterizing collagen organization....
The Milky Way is used by nocturnal flying and walking insects for maintaining heading while navigating. In this study, we have explored the feasibility of the method for machine vision systems on autonomous vehicles by measuring the visual features a...
Precise magnetometry is vital in numerous scientific and technological applications. At the forefront of sensitivity, optical atomic magnetometry, particularly techniques utilizing nonlinear magneto-optical rotation (NMOR), enables ultraprecise measu...
The visual and non-visual effectiveness of light is often determined by measuring the spectrally weighed irradiance on the corneal plane. This is typically achieved using spectral irradiance or illuminance measurements, captured in a hemispheric (2&p...
In this study, we report the synthesis, characterization, and chiroptical properties of azo-group-containing chiral salen type Schiff base Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes absorbed on gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) of 10 nm diameters. Induced circula...
Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, particularly Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Digital Light Processing (DLP), offer viable solutions for producing Auxetic materials characterized by their negative Poisson’s ratio. This study invest...
Background: Digital light processing (DLP) is widely used in permanent dental restorations for its precision and efficiency, yet the effects of build orientation and post-washing time on resin properties remain unclear. This study aims to investigate...
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effects of resin type, layer thickness, and printing orientation on the surface and mechanical properties of 3D-printed occlusal splints fabricated using digital light processing (DLP) technology. Three comme...
Biofilms are key bacterial communities in genetic and adaptive resistance to antibiotics as well as disease control strategies. The mature high-coverage biofilm formations of the Vibrio campbellii strains (wild type BB120 and isogenic derivatives JAF...
Dimensional accuracy of 3D-printed implant models is essential for precise implant-supported restorations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of printing orientation and model base design on the accuracy of implant position tra...
We have investigated linearly polarized UV light-induced molecular orientation due to Weigert effect of composite materials of new six binuclear nickel(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) complexes of two rigid Schiff base ring ligands (L1 and L2) composit...
The present study is focused on the development of a new control-oriented semi-empirical model to predict nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in a light-duty diesel engine under both steady-state and transient conditions. The model is based on the estimat...
In this paper, we develop new classification and estimation algorithms in the context of free space optics (FSO) transmission. Firstly, a new classification algorithm is proposed to address efficiently the problem of identifying structured light mode...
Visible light communication (VLC) is considered an enabling technology for future 6G wireless systems. Among the many applications in which VLC systems are used, one of them is harsh environments such as Underground Mining (UM) tunnels. However, thes...
The design and manufacturing technology of interference-absorbing short-wave filters based on a layered composition of Si–SiO on a sapphire substrate of various shapes was developed. A transition layer of SiO was applied to the surface of the s...
Light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) are significant groundwater contaminants whose migration in aquifers is governed by dynamic groundwater level fluctuations. This study establishes a multiphase flow coupling model integrating hydraulic, gaseou...
This paper investigated the feasibility of using 3D printing processes, specifically material extrusion (MEX) and vat photopolymerization (DLP—Digital Light Processing), to produce customized wrist–hand orthoses. Design, printability, and...
This study investigates the mechanical behavior of Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber specimens manufactured through fused filament fabrication (FFF) for potential integration into light water well drilling rigs. Fifteen tensile test samples were 3D-printed on a...
Daylighting is essential in residential building design because it influences energy efficiency and visual comfort while also supporting occupants’ health and overall well-being. Adequate natural light exposure aids circadian regulation and psy...
Oriental lacquer is a natural polymeric coating with a satiny texture and excellent characteristics, such as chemical resistance and durability. However, the poor lightfastness resulted in the natural aromatic structures of the urushiol structures li...
The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of different thread shapes of titanium dental implant on the bone collagen fibre orientation (BCFO) around loaded implants. Twenty titanium dental implants, divided for thread shapes in six groups (A...
Objective: A digital workflow opens up new possibilities for the indirect bonding (IDB) of brackets. We tested if the printing orientation for bracket transfer models on the build platform of a 3D printer influences the accuracy of the following IDB...
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is based around transit stations, with the emphasis on high population density and multifunctional areas in promoting sustainable mobility. This study aimed to develop a TOD model that could achieve an optimum land...
In developing cities, transport activities have become one of the primary sources of CO2 emissions and energy consumption owing to rapid economic growth, urbanization, and motorization. Khon Kaen City, Thailand, was chosen as a representative mid-siz...
Conventional methods of uniformly spraying fields to combat weeds, requires large herbicide inputs at significant cost with impacts on the environment. More focused weed control methods such as site-specific weed management (SSWM) have become popular...
Polarized light imaging (PLI) has been effective in visualizing and quantifying collagen content. Collagen-specific data are often overlaid over the tissue image for visualization. However, such contextual tissue images are typically in grayscale and...
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease caused by microbial communities carrying pathogens, leads to the loss of tooth-supporting tissues and is a significant contributor to tooth loss. This study aims to develop a novel injectable cell-laden h...
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