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This study demonstrates the advantages of the combination between atomic force microscopy and scanning electrochemical microscopy. The combined technique can perform nano-electrochemical measurements onto agarose surface and nano-electrografting of n...

This research is focusing on the radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering process, a physical vapor deposition technique which is widely used in thin film production. This process requires the optimized combination of deposition parameters in order...

Graphite is expected to be a common choice for basic microelectromechanical-system (MEMS) material in the future. However, in order to become a basic MEMS material, it is very important for graphite to be adapted to the commonly-used micro-/nanoproce...

Many scholars are concerned about the effect of nano-MgO as an expansion agent on the performance of cement-based materials at an early age, but over a long period less attention is paid to expansion stability and mechanical properties. This article...

A reduced graphene oxide coating was deposited on a titanium substrate for potential anti-friction applications in nano- or micro-mechanical systems. A γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane coating was self-assembled on the substrate as an adhesive interlayer...

Nano spray drying has emerged as an outstanding platform for engineering micro- and nanoparticles, with growing applications in various areas of drug delivery. As a new technology involving distinct technical design, parameters of the nano spray dryi...

To address winter construction challenges such as slow early-stage strength development, inhibited hydration processes, and pore structure defects in concrete under low-temperature conditions, this study employs nano-TiO₂ as a modifying agent. It is...

Single and multiple pull-out properties of a nano-processed para-aramid fabric structure were investigated. The nano pull-out behavior exhibited three distinct regions, namely crimp extension, interlacement rupture, and stick-slip. Multiple yarn pull...

Background/Objectives: This study investigates the impact of supercritical antisolvent (SAS) process parameters on the particle formation of telmisartan, a poorly water-soluble drug. Methods: A fractional factorial design was employed to examine the...

Waste Zn-Mn batteries represent a significant contributor to e-waste, which is typically a hazardous material. Furthermore, Zn-Mn batteries possess more valuable metals than primary ore minerals, making them a crucial secondary resource for Zn and Mn...

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly machine learning (ML), is equipping laser micro/nano processing with significant intelligent capabilities, demonstrating exceptional performance in areas such as manufacturing process modeling, process param...

This study details the investigation of a black powder potential ore that was first obtained from Jiangxi, China. Its species, composition, and morphology are unknown. Preliminary tests revealed that the silica (SiO₂) content of this ore is >70%....

In order to explore the modification effect of carbonization time on nano-MgO-modified cement soil, unconfined compressive strength tests of nano-MgO-modified cement soil with carbonization times of 0 h, 6 h, 1 d, 2 d and 4 d were carried out. A meth...

Water contamination has become a global crisis, affecting millions of people worldwide and causing diseases and illnesses, including cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. Conventional water remediation methods have several challenges, including their in...

Nano-sized tungsten exhibits superior properties due to its high-density grain boundaries’ strengthening. The high-quality nano-sized powder is essential for sintering nano-sized tungsten bulks through powder metallurgy techniques. In this stud...

Titanium silicalite-1 (TS-1) is a milestone heterogeneous catalyst with single-atom tetrahedral titanium incorporated into silica framework for green oxidation reactions. Although TS-1 catalysts have been industrialized, the strategy of direct hydrot...

Cobalt nano-rods with the hexagonal close-packed (hcp) structure were prepared by reduction of the long-chain carboxylate Co (II) precursor in polyol. The application of an external magnetic field (µ₀H = 1.25 T) during the nucleation and growth...

Aluminium-based hybrid metal grid composites (MMC) are extensively utilized in automobile applications (engine cylinders, pistons, etc.) as they exhibit a fantastic blend of properties. Here, a detailed study of nano-mechanical, electrochemical and R...

AZ31-based nanocomposites are produced by disintegrated melt deposition (DMD) processing. In this investigation, the influence of the addition of Ca to AZ31-1.5 vol.% nano-alumina composite (base) on its hot working behavior is studied to develop a p...

Graphene/polylactic acid; nano-Fe₃O₄/polylactic acid; and graphene/nano-Fe₃O₄/polylactic acid composite absorbers are independently produced by fused deposition modeling technology. The effects of the content of graphene and nano-Fe₃O₄ on absorbing p...

Engineered nano-ZnO is extensively utilized in both production and daily life, leading to its inevitable entry into the wastewater treatment system through various pathways. Nitrogen removal microorganisms in wastewater treatment systems are highly s...

As a natural calcium resource, animal bone needs to be miniaturized to the nanoscale to improve palatability and absorption capacity. To explore the mechanism of high-pressure homogenization (HPH) in preparing natural bone aqueous nanosuspensions, th...

The impact strength and surface properties of polymeric materials are of critical importance in various engineering applications. Friction stir processing (FSP) is a novel method for the fabrication of composite materials with superior mechanical pro...

Nano-emulsions consist of stable suspensions of nano-scaled droplets that have huge loading capacities and are formulated with safe compounds. For these reasons, a large number of studies have described the potential uses of nano-emulsions, focusing...

The use of the combination of ultrafine rice husk ash (RHA) and nano silica (NS) enhances the compactness of hardened concrete, but there is still a lack of studies that address the effects of NS and RHA on the workability, mechanical properties and...

Thermo-oxidative ageing is one of the main factors affecting bitumen performance. At present, the research on bitumen ageing has entered the micro stage. The purpose of this paper was to study the relationship between nano-morphology parameters and p...

Background/Objectives: Pharmaceutical preparation technologies can enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. Ursolic acid (UA) has been found to possess anti-cancer and hepatoprotective properties, demonstrating its potential as a th...

The focus of this report was to understand the tensile properties and dynamic mechanical properties of bamboo powder (BP) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composite filaments which were treated with nano calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), cellulose nanofiber...

Chip bonding, an essential process in power semiconductor device packaging, commonly includes welding and nano-silver sintering. Currently, most of the research on chip bonding technology focuses on the thermal stress analysis of tin–lead solde...

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a major component of the inorganic minerals in the hard tissues of humans and has been widely used as a biomedical ceramic material in orthopedic and dentistry applications. Because human bone contains several impurities, inclu...

Stacked SiGe/Si structures are widely used as the units for gate-all-around nanowire transistors (GAA NWTs) which are a promising candidate beyond fin field effective transistors (FinFETs) technologies in near future. These structures deal with a sev...

In the second volume of the Special Issue on ‘Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing: Process Modeling and Applications’, we continue to witness the dynamic evolution of micro- and nanomanufacturing technologies [...]

The widespread usage of nano-copper oxide particles (nano-CuO) in several industrial products and applications raises concerns about their release into water bodies. Thus, their elimination from drinking water is essential to reduce the risk to human...

Moisture diffusion in cement-based materials significantly impacts its durability. In this study, we analyzed the effect of adding a waterproofing agent and nano-SiO₂ (NS) on the water transportation process in mortar using capillary water absorption...

It should be remarked that the basic knowledge collected from complicated area of the structuration process of the organic materials, including the liquid crystal (LC) ones, useful for the optoelectronics and biomedicine, requires extending the types...

Limestone is commonly used in cement concrete due to its unique nature and type. It has physical effects (nucleation effect and dilution effect) and chemical effects on the hydration process of cement. This paper reviews the effects of three represen...

Developing a joining technology for 2G HTS tapes without significantly reducing their superconducting property is crucial for numerous applications (MRI, motor/generator, power transmission, etc.). In this study, low sintering temperature (~230 °...

A novel generic method of silica supported catalyst system generation from a fluid state is presented. The technique is based on the combined flow and radiation (such as microwave, thermal or UV) induced co-assembly of the support and catalyst precur...

In this study, an improved method combining natural surfactants with a solvent–antisolvent precipitation technique was developed to prepare highly effective nano-sized tangeretin particles. Various natural surfactants were tested and compared,...

The present study introduces an innovative blown coextrusion die technology designed to address a critical gap in the production of multilayer films. Unlike conventional systems, this novel die allows for the creation of films with a high number of l...

Industrial spray coating processes are known to produce excellent coatings on large surfaces and are thus often used for in-line production. However, they could be one of the most critical sources of worker exposure to ultrafine particles (UFPs). A m...

Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is a highly valuable product in the chemical industry. It is widely used as an extracting agent for heavy metals, antibiotics, and lubricating oils. Generally, MIBK can be produced by three-step and one-step liquid-phase...

Wetting has been studied in various fields: chemical industry, automobile manufacturing, food companies, and even life sciences. In these studies, super-hydrophobic surfaces have been achieved through complex steps and processes. To realize super-hyd...

Producing an eco-friendly fuel with the least amount of sulfur compounds has been an ongoing issue for petroleum refineries. In this study, bentonite (which is a cheap material and is locally available in abundance) is employed to prepare a nano-sili...

Industry and scientists develop new nanomaterials and nano-enabled products to make use of the specific properties that the nanoscale can bring. However, the benefit of a nano-enabled product over a conventional product is not always a given. This pa...

In the present scenario, weight diminution and strength enrichment are the main requirements for escalating the application of a nano composite material in different sectors. Several industrial sectors, such as automobile, defense and aerospace, are...

In this study, the mechanical and thermal properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) blends with an addition of poly(ε–caprolactone) (PCL) and fumed silica (SiO₂) were evaluated to research the possibility of their use as relief printing pla...

Background/Objectives: Continuous manufacturing is gaining importance in the nanopharmaceutical field, offering improved process efficiency and product consistency. To fully leverage its potential, the integration of Process Analytical Technology (PA...

To maintain a healthy environment and way of life in the modern world, clean fuel must be produced. It is important to totally and successfully remove sulfur-containing harmful compounds from fuel oil in order to comply with the new sulfur legislatio...

In this study, we present a new type of polymer-free hydrogel made only from nonionic surfactants, oil, and water. Such a system is produced by taking advantage of the physicochemical behavior and interactions between nonionic surfactants and oil and...