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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Functional steel surfaces engineered through tailored micro-nano structures are increasingly vital for various applications such as high-performance aerospace components, energy conversion systems and defense equipment. Femtosecond laser filament pro...

This paper proposes a new chemical combustion method for the synthesis of nano-low-carbon belite cement via a simple one-step process without using any oxidizers, and related mechanisms are briefly introduced. The starting materials used, including m...

This research mainly focuses on the successful fabrication of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) reinforced WE43 alloy by two-pass friction stir processing (FSP). Microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and in vitro corrosion behavior of FSPed WE43/n...

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...

Ultra-short pulse laser interaction with diamond materials has attracted extensive interest in micro- and nano-machining, especially for the fabrication of micro tools, because of the straightforward method and high precision. Thanks to the developme...

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...

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...

Nano-texturing of polymers offers the possibility to drive important surface properties such as wettability and anti-reflectivity. Interestingly, plasma can lead to the desired characteristic of nanofeatures through a one step process based onto dry...

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%....

We propose a novel method to pattern the charge recombination layer (CRL) with a low-temperature solution-processable ZnO layer (under 150 °C) for organic solar cell applications. Due to the optimal drying process and thermal annealing condition,...

Electrostatically-defined quantum dots (QDs) in silicon are an attractive platform for quantum computation. Localized single electron spins define qubits and provide excellent manipulation and read-out fidelities. We propose a scalable silicon-based...

The inherent porous structure of concrete enables the penetration of water and Cl⁻ ions through its pores, which eventually leads to rebar corrosion within the concrete. Consequently, the densification and impermeability of concrete protective...

Micro-nano satellites have provided a large amount of remote sensing images for many earth observation applications. However, the hysteresis of satellite-ground mutual communication of massive remote sensing images and the low efficiency of tradition...

This paper studies the microstructure, phase composition and tribological response of BT22 bimodal titanium alloy samples, which were selectively laser-processed before nitriding. Laser power was selected to obtain a maximum temperature just a little...

Background: Acrylic resin-based materials are a versatile category used extensively in various dental applications. Processed by current modern technologies, such as CAD/CAM technologies or 3D printing, these materials have revolutionized the field o...

Nano-carbon materials are promising canidates for applications in high performance devices, including highly sensitive biosensors. We have developed a self-alignment process for nano-carbon field effect transistors (FETs), using a carbon nanowall (CN...

Photopolymer composites filled with cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) and/or inorganic nanofillers were fabricated by using digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing. To investigate the effects of different CNC lyophilization concentrations and behaviors...

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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...

Tadalafil (TAD) is a poorly soluble, phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction. The primary goal of this project was to prepare nano-emulsions using ultrasonic technology to address TAD bioavailability concerns. The Box–Beh...

The conventional “top-down”, “bottom-up” and “combination” approaches of generating drug nanocrystals produce a “nanosuspension” (NS). It requires significant downstream processing for drying the liquid...

In this research, nano-wedge resistive switching random-access memory (ReRAM) based on a Si₃N₄ switching layer and silicon bottom electrode was fabricated, and its multilevel switching characteristics were investigated. The wedge bottom electrode was...

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...

Cleaning is one of the most important, essential, and delicate operation which has to be handled by conservators before applying new materials to any substrates. In past decades, nanotechnology introduced new concepts and materials in the conservatio...

The carbonization method for preparing Nano ZnO is characterized by its simplicity, ease of reaction control, high product purity, environmental friendliness, and potential for CO₂ recycling. However, traditional carbonization processes suffer from p...

Based on the navigation strategy of insects utilizing the polarized skylight, an integrated polarization sensor for autonomous navigation is presented. The polarization sensor is fabricated using the proposed nanoimprint photolithography (NIPL) proce...

Nickel tungsten alloy tapes (Ni—5 at% W, 10 mm wide, 80 µm thick, biaxially textured) used in second-generation high temperature superconductor (2G-HTS) technology were laser-processed in air with ultraviolet ps-laser pulses (355 nm wavel...

Designing and standardizing drug formulations are crucial for ensuring the safety and efficacy of medications. Nanomedicine utilizes nano drug delivery systems and advanced nanodevices to address numerous critical medical challenges. Currently, oral...

The equiatomic CoCrFeNiMn high-entropy alloy (HEA) possesses excellent properties including exceptional strength–ductility synergy, high corrosion resistance, and good thermal stability. Selective laser melting (SLM) additive manufacturing faci...

Focused electron beam induced deposition (FEBID) is one of the few additive, direct-write manufacturing techniques capable of depositing complex 3D nanostructures. In this work, we explore post-growth electron beam curing (EBC) of such platinum-based...

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...