To reduce injuries to greyhounds caused by collisions with fixed racing track objects such as the outside fence or the catching pen structures, padding systems are widely adopted. However, there are currently neither recognised standards nor minimum...
Aiming at the problem of sparse measurement points due to test conditions in engineering, a smoothing method based on zero-padding in the wavenumber domain is proposed to increase data density. Firstly, the principle of data extension and smoothing i...
Wool fibers usually need shrinkproofing finishing. The enzyme process is an eco-friendly technology but the traditional exhaustion treatment usually takes excessive time. This study developed a novel multiple padding shrinkproofing process of wool wi...
Elements of belt conveyors, like other machine parts, are subject to wear processes. The conveyors transporting the spoil in the quartz sand mine are exposed to accelerated wear due to the effect of quartz on metal elements. Intensive wear of metal p...
Tilting-pad journal bearings (TPJBs) are widely installed in rotating machines owing to their high stability, but some drawbacks can be noted, such as higher cost with respect to cylindrical journal bearings and thermal issues. High temperatures in t...
Tilting-pad journal bearings are widely used in industry to support rotating shafts due to their high dynamic performance. The operating limits of these bearings are mainly represented by the maximum permissible temperature of the lined materials of...
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive malignancies with limited survival rate. Roles for peptidylarginine deiminases (PADs) have been studied in relation to a range of cancers with roles in epigenetic regulation (inclu...
This study numerically analyzes and investigates the effects of the bearing design parameters of a tilting pad journal bearing (TPJB) on the pad-pivot friction-induced nonlinear rotordynamic phenomena and bifurcations. The bearing parameters were set...
This study deals with the problem of uneven wear of brake pads of wagons caused by a set of structural, dynamic, technological and operational factors. It has been found that an uneven distribution of the brake pad pressure force leads to higher main...
The paper highlights the results of determining the strength of the brake pad of a freight wagon under uneven loading in operation. The main reasons for the uneven loading on the pad have been found. A mathematical tool for determining the strength o...
Chemical–mechanical polishing (CMP) is a process that planarizes semiconductor surfaces and is essential for the manufacture of highly integrated devices. In CMP, pad conditioning using a disk with diamond grit is adopted to maintain the surface roug...
Around 50% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients show some extra-articular manifestation, with the lung a usually affected organ; in addition, the presence of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) is a common feature, which is caused by protei...
The systemic spread of malignancies and the risk of cancer-associated thrombosis are major clinical challenges in cancer therapy worldwide. As an important post-translational modification enzyme, peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) could mediate the...
This study aims to develop a dynamic pad monitoring system (DPMS) for measuring the surface topography of polishing pad. Chemical mechanical planarization/polishing (CMP) is a vital process in semiconductor manufacturing. The process is applied to as...
Nowadays, we can find many studies about evaporative cooling pads, but a uniform methodology does not exist for experimental tests, and many factors are less studied. Our goal is to design and build a versatile experimental facility that enables the...
As feature sizes decrease, an investigation of pad unevenness caused by pad conditioning and its influence on chemical mechanical polishing is necessary. We set up a kinematic model to predict the pad wear profile caused by only diamond disk conditio...
Tilting pad bearings are core components of rotating machinery. Due to factors such as manufacturing, installation and operation, there may be a mismatch between the bearing pad surface and the shaft diameter, leading to issues like high bearing temp...
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive adult brain tumour with poor prognosis. Roles for peptidylarginine deiminases (PADs) in GBM have recently been highlighted. Here, two GBM cell lines were treated with PAD2, PAD3 and PAD4 isozyme-specific...
Ultra-low-power is a key performance indicator in 6G-IoT ecosystems. Sensor nodes in this eco-system are also capable of running light-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models. In this work, we have achieved high performance in a gas sensor system...
Protein arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) plays an important role in cancer progression by participating in gene regulation, protein modification, and neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation. Many reversible and irreversible PAD4 inhibitors have been...
In tilting-pad journal bearings (TPJB) with a non-flooded lubrication concept, higher maximum pad temperatures occur than with a flooded bearing design due to the lower convective heat transfer at the pad edges. In this paper, we present an approach...
This article presents the results of a study focused on identifying the main causes of the asymmetric (clinodual) wear of composite brake pads on freight wagons. A new scientific approach to determining the clinodual wear of composite brake pads on f...
The role of the pivot flexibility in tilting-pad journal bearings (TPJBs) has become essential, particularly for bearings working at high applied load and relatively high rotor speeds. Predictions from a simple bearing model with rigid pivots show in...
Background/Objectives: Neutrophil cells’ lysis forms the extracellular traps (NETs) to counter the foreign body during insults to the body. Peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD) participates in this process and is then released into the extracellul...
Neutrophils release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) as a defense strategy in response to broad-spectrum infections and sterile triggers. NETs consist of a DNA scaffold decorated with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and enzymatically active protea...
Ultrasound coupling technology is pivotal to ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging, yet conventional water-based gels face persistent challenges, including acoustic impedance mismatch, air-bubble formation, dehydration, messiness, and cross-contam...
Evaporative cooling is widely recognized as an energy efficient and environmentally-friendly air conditioning solution, and it has drawn a lot of market interest in recent years. However, this technology is accompanied by several challenges. For inst...
A plasma pad that can be attached to human skin was developed for aesthetic and dermatological treatment. A polyimide film was used for the dielectric layer of the flexible pad, and high-voltage and ground electrodes were placed on the film surface....
The study of the tribological behavior of the braking system in auto vehicles requires knowing the characteristics of the material in contact and, in the work process, the friction pair brake disc pads. Material structural analysis is necessary becau...
The modeling of tilting-pad journal and thrust bearings presents a level of complexity beyond that of bearings with a fixed-arc geometry, particularly with regard to their dynamic influences. With tilting-pad bearings, the theory surrounding their fl...
This research highlights the results of a comprehensive study of the efficiency of modernized brake systems operation of freight wagons. The inspection of the modernized elements of the lever brake system of bogies and the measurement of the wear par...
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Lake Pamvotis (Greece) is a shallow hypereutrophic lake with a natural tendency to eutrophication. Several restoration measures were applied, but with no long-term success. To examine the causes for this an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was created...
The paper offers an overview of the motor vehicle brake pad wear process. Considering the types of wear that occur between the pads and the disc, the study begins by presenting Archard’s fundamental wear law. It explains how the hardness and ro...
Neuro-rehabilitation services are essential in reducing post-stroke impairments, enhancing independence, and improving recovery in hospital and post-discharge. However these services are therapist-dependent and resource intensive. Patients’ disengage...
Thermal deformation of journal bearings operating under high-temperature conditions can have a significant effect on changes in bearing performance. However, no attempt has been made to quantify this amount of thermal deformation and link it to the p...
Sweat is a natural body excretion produced by skin glands, and the body cools itself by releasing salty sweat. Wetness in the underarms and feet for long durations causes itchiness and an unpleasant smell. Skin-friendly reusable sweat pads could be u...
This paper presents the results of tests on the railway disc brake with regard to the weight wear of friction pads. The tests were carried out at a certified brake test bench where the friction-mechanical characteristics of the railway brake were det...
An experimental study is performed to determine the head mechanics of American football helmets equipped with novel fiber energy absorbing material (FEAM). FEAM-based padding materials have substrates of textile fabrics and foam made with nylon fiber...
The evaporative cooling system (ECS) is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly air-cooling technology that is very effective in dry climates, and the conventional method with cellulosic pads is widely used. However, because of the accumulation of dust...
Disposable absorbent hygiene products have evolved for superior performance, enhancing the convenience of daily lives. However, the use of disposable hygiene pads has brought safety concerns on chemical exposure, and significant efforts have been mad...
Menstruation, a biological phenomenon experienced by more than half of the global population, remains stigmatized and poorly addressed in the context of research and public discourse. One overlooked issue is that of “period pollution,” th...
The railway sector plays a crucial role in sustainable transportation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting an increasing volume of freight and passenger transport. Rail pads, essential components in railway infrastructure, mitigate v...
This paper presents the development and evaluation of fall-impact protection pants for elderly women using additive manufacturing. The protective pants were designed incorporating a protective pad in the hip area to reduce the impact of falls on the...
Peptidylarginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) is an increasingly prominent therapeutic target in oncology, inflammatory disease, and neutrophil extracellular trap (NET)-associated pathologies, yet public bioactivity data for PAD4 inhibitors remain fragmented a...
The paper deals with the experimental characterization of different 280 mm diameter tilting pad journal bearings for turbomachines using a dedicated test rig. The test articles were a 5-pad Direct Lube Rocker Pivot bearing, a 5-pad Flooded Rocker Piv...
In this study, in order to improve and restore the performance of the polishing pads and reduce the cost of chemical mechanical polishing, three types of material polishing pads, namely, polyurethane, damping cloth, and non-woven fabric, were selecte...
In high-speed and heavy-load conditions, ordinary rigid tilting pad journal bearings experience significant contact stress at the pad pivot points, leading to severe pad deformation and increased wear. A flexible structure tilting pad bearing (FSTPB)...
In the existing research on prosthetic footplates, rehabilitation insoles, and robot feet, the cushioning parts are basically based on simple mechanisms and elastic pads. Most of them are unable to provide adequate impact resistance especially during...
Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) is a technology widely employed in device integration and planarization processes used in semiconductor fabrication. In CMP, the polishing pad plays a key role both mechanically and chemically. The surface of t...
This paper presents the change of non-dimensional characteristics and thermal behavior of different sized tilting pad journal bearings (TPJBs) with the same Sommerfeld number. A three-dimensional (3D) TPJB numerical model is provided considering the...
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