In this paper, a numerical model based on the finite-element method for predicting the morphological evolution during CO2 laser ablation on fused silica is developed and examined experimentally. Adopting the optimized parameters that were obtained fr...
In liquid mediums, whether the breakdown strength can be greatly improved after introducing the nano-particles has been widely investigated, however, there has been no scientific consensus on the modification mechanism of this anomalous phenomenon. I...
This work reports the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an autoclave method with Tagetes erecta extract (TEE) as a source of reducing agents, silver nitrate (AgNO3) as the metal precursor, and a nucleating agent (i.e., sodium chlorid...
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of annealing, succinylation, and a dual modification process (succinylation–annealing) on the physicochemical, thermal, and morphological properties of corn starch. Specifically, the pr...
Comparative morphological analysis of the labrum and labium among nine aphid species—Uroleucon sp., Glyphina betulae, Myzus cerasi, Panaphis juglandis, Chaitophorus sp., Lachnus roboris, Forda sp., Paracletus cimiciformis, and Trama sp., belong...
Amylosucrase (AS) is a starch-modifying enzyme from Neisseria polysaccharea used to produce low-glycemic starches such as slowly digestible starch (SDS) and resistant starch (RS). The morphology of native, control, and AS-modified waxy corn starches...
Ballistic para-aramid fabrics are widely used in personal protection and defense applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, thermal stability, and durability. This study investigates the influence of laser-based surface modification on...
In this study, the morphological properties of g-C3N4 in g-C3N4-Pt photocatalysts were modified by a simple hydrothermal treatment for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. In addition, the morphological modification effect of g-C3N4 on the hydrogen evo...
We studied the influence of different supporting electrolytes (TBAPF6, TMAPF6, TEAPF6, TBAClO4, and LiClO4) on the morphology of PEDOT films electrochemically polymerized on screen-printed carbon electrodes, as part of which the synthesis of gold nan...
The service life of the cutter ring of the shield tunneling machine affects the efficiency and cost of its tunneling. However, traditional heat treatment processes cannot simultaneously optimize both impact toughness and surface hardness, often leadi...
The modification of eutectic silicon plays a crucial role in enhancing the mechanical properties of hypoeutectic Al–Si alloys. However, there is still limited understanding regarding the factors that affect the modification of eutectic silicon...
γ-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)propyltrimethoxy silane surface modified layered double hydroxides (KH560-LDHs) were prepared and used to improve the ultraviolet ageing resistance of asphalt. The results of X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS) indicated that K...
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide radicals O2−, hydroxyl radicals OH−, and hydrogen peroxide H2O2 may have detrimental effects on marine organisms, including their integuments and visual appearances. Although some studies h...
Electrically conductive polymers are promising materials for charge transfer from living cells to the anodes of electrochemical biosensors and biofuel cells. The modification of living cells by polypyrrole (PPy) causes shortened cell lifespan, burden...
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is the new technique that can convert low-frequency mechanical energy into effective electricity. As an energy collector, the pursuit of high output characteristics is understandable. Although high charge density ha...
The development of new composite materials with specific properties and reduced environmental pollution can be achieved by the incorporation of agricultural residues, whose morphology is strongly affected by their variety and growing conditions. Here...
Bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) has led to considerable losses in all major kiwifruit-growing areas. There are no commercial products in the market to effectively control this disease. Therefore, the defense resis...
The formation of surface morphology under ion irradiation has been widely studied in various metals and metal surfaces. Nanoscale roughening or smoothing of the surface leads to changes in the thermal, electronic, and even antibacterial properties of...
In the present work, the experimental study on laser processing of additively manufactured (AM) maraging steel part surface was conducted. Nanosecond pulsed laser at ablation mode was used for surface modification in oxidizing atmosphere. The morphol...
In this study, trench sidewall modification processes were designed to improve profile uniformity and thereby enhance the electrical performance of silicon power devices in large-scale production. The effects of trench sidewall modification on the mo...
Background: Artificial cranial modification (ACM) in pre-Hispanic Andean populations provides a natural model for investigating whether marked deformation of the cranial vault is associated with corresponding changes in palatal morphology and craniof...
The change of twinning morphology plays an important role in the modification of Al-Si alloys, which are widely used in industrial applications. However, the interpretation of this change is still insufficient. In this work, the microstructure of twi...
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has recently gained much attention due to its high thermal conductivity and low electrical conductivity. In this study, we proposed to evaluate the impact of the modification of h-BN for use in a polymethylmethacrylate/...
Housing informality (HI), and particularly unauthorized modifications, are a widely spread phenomenon in Morocco’s rapidly growing coastal suburb of Harhoura, Rabat. While previous research has already focused on the socio-economic aspects of i...
In this study, we have aimed at the preparation and characterization of poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) composites with antibacterial properties. Thin bilayers of titanium and gold of various thickness ratios were deposited on PLLA by a cathode sputtering...
Here we report the results of our decades-long study on epiphytic communities from two tributary systems of the Szigetköz section of the Danube River. The main goal of the investigation was to detect changes in the epiphytic communities at struc...
The electrolysis of water is considered to be a primary method for the mass production of hydrogen on a large scale, as a substitute for unsustainable fossil fuels in the future. However, it is highly restricted by the sluggish kinetics of the four-e...
In this study, we present a simple approach for developing a biocompatible polymer scaffold with a honeycomb-like micropattern. We aimed to combine a plasma treatment of fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) substrate with an improved phase separation...
High-chromium white cast irons represent an important group of wear-resistant engineering materials widely used in mining, mineral processing and cement industries due to their excellent abrasion resistance and high hardness. The present study invest...
The increasing prevalence of coeliac disease (CD) and gluten-related disorders has led to increasing consumer demand for gluten-free products with quality characteristics similar to wheat bread. The replacement of gluten in cereal-based products rema...
The effect of CO2 laser treatment on the surface composition and properties of a woven fabric (polyester (PET) fiber (59 wt%)/cotton (CO) fiber (31 wt%)/stainless-steel (SS) metal fibers (10 wt%)) was investigated across a range of laser intensities...
The effect of dual modification of corn starch, including hydrolysis and succinylation, were evaluated through peak viscosity (PV) analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spect...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanomaterials have garnered extensive scientific interest since 1972 and have been widely used in many areas, such as sustainable energy generation and the removal of environmental pollutants. Although TiO2 possesses the desir...
Photostabilization of functional polymeric materials is important for protection against aging and ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. There is, therefore, the impetus to modify polymers to increase their resistance to photodegradation and photooxidation o...
The research results presented in this article were obtained by joint scientific research on creatingcement materials with reduced impedance. It is known that functional additives added to impart electrically conductive properties have a negative imp...
Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) films were processed by a radio frequency (RF; 13.56 MHz) low-pressure plasma of oxygen and argon/oxygen, and an oxygen plasma with an argon post-crosslinking plasma to improve their wettability property. Specimens were...
The behavior of materials against water is a key element in many practical applications. Silicones are hydrophobic by nature and can be chemically modified to become hydrophilic or highly hydrophobic, while combining intrinsic surface properties with...
The present study investigates the effects of femtosecond (fsec) laser irradiation on the surface morphology, composition, microstructure, and nanohardness of brass under vacuum and oxygen environments. Brass targets were irradiated using a Ti:sapphi...
Celiac disease (CD) represents a frequent autoimmune disease triggered by the ingestion of gliadin in genetically predisposed individuals. The alteration of enterocytes and brush border membrane morphology have been repetitively demonstrated, but the...
The formulation process for some drugs can be challenging, due to their unfavorable physical and mechanical properties and poor water solubility. Powder technology has made a significant impact in regard to the modification of the particles in active...
The dipotassium salt of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQK2) is a promising nutraceutical with superior stability compared to its free acid, yet the influence of its solid-state form on solubility and particle morphology has not been explored. In this st...
Obtaining wide energy-gap semiconductor ultra-thin films is an important aspect for their application in sulfide-based solar cells. By reducing the optical losses associated with light reflection and exhibiting absorption edge shifts towards short wa...
Purpose. Morphological electrocardiographic and vectorcardiographic features have been used in the detection of cardiovascular diseases and prediction of the risk of cardiac death for a long time. The objective of the current study was to investigate...
Benefits of nanotechnology in agriculture include reduced fertilizer loss, improved seed germination rate and increased crops quality and yield. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs), at 1500...
Scientific research based on the self-assembly behavior of block copolymers (BCs) comprising charged-neutral segments has emerged as a novel strategy mainly looking for the optimization of efficiency in the generation and storage of electrical energy...
TiB2/Mg-4Al-1.5Si magnesium matrix composites were prepared by semi-solid stirring assisted ultrasonic treatment, the primary Mg2Si phases in the composites exhibit polygon with sharp corners, and the eutectic Mg2Si phases appear thin Chinese-script...
This current study assessed the impacts of morphology adjustment of perovskite BiFeO3 (BFO) on the construction and photocatalytic activity of P-infused g-C3N4/U-BiFeO3 (U-BFO/PCN) heterostructured composite photocatalysts. Favorable formation of U-B...
Since smallpox vaccination was discontinued in 1980, there has been a resurgence of poxvirus infections, particularly the monkeypox virus. Without a global recommendation to use the smallpox vaccine, the population is not immune, posing a severe thre...
This work described a new sustainable method for the fabrication of ceramic membranes with high photocatalytic activity, through a simple sol-gel route. The photocatalytic surfaces, prepared at low temperature and under solvent-free conditions, exhib...
The BaTiO3 ceramics applications based on electronic properties have very high gradient scientific and industrial-technological interests. Our scientific research has been based on nano BaTiO3 modified with Yttrium based organometallic salt (MOD-Y)....
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