A surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor was investigated for its application in C-reactive protein (CRP) detection. Piezoelectric lithium niobate (LiNbO3) substrates were used to study their frequency response characteristics in a SAW sensor with a CRP...
A surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor with a microfluidic channel was studied to detect C-reactive protein (CRP). A piezoelectric lithium niobate substrate was used to examine the frequency response of the microfluidic SAW sensor. The amplitude (inser...
With active research being conducted on maritime autonomous surface ships, it is becoming increasingly necessary to ensure the safety of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). In this context, a key task is to correct their paths to avoid obstacles. This...
We proposed a method for enhancing the planar orientation of reactive mesogen (RM) molecules by means of anisotropic plasma treatment. Anisotropic surface plasma, of which energy density is dependent on the azimuthal angle, was generated by column-sh...
Infrared (IR) absorbers based on a metal–insulator–metal (MIM) have been widely investigated due to their high absorption performance and simple structure. However, MIM absorbers based on ultrathin spacers suffer from low field enhancemen...
The decolorization of a cotton fabric dyed with a reactive dye (C.I. Reactive Black 5) was studied using an optimized ozone-assisted process at pilot scale. Box–Behnken design was used to evaluate the effects of three parameters on the decolori...
In this paper, the results of detailed X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies combined with atomic force microscopy (AFM) investigation concerning the local surface chemistry and morphology of nanostructured ZnO thin films are presented. They...
Mineral reactive surface area (RSA) is one of the key factors that control mineral reactions, as it describes how much mineral is accessible and can participate in reactions. This work aims to evaluate the impact of mineral RSA on numerical simulatio...
Color and organic matter removal from dyehouse effluent remains a challenging issue for the environmentalist and textile dyer. Until now, various treatment processes have been proposed with limited success. In this study, the textile dye and model in...
Nowadays, there is a strong demand for the development of new analytical devices with novel performances to improve the quality of our daily lives. In this context, multisensor systems such as electronic tongues (eTs) have emerged as promising altern...
This study successfully demonstrated the tailoring properties of hafnium nitride (HfN) thin films via reactive gas-timing (RGT) RF magnetron sputtering for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate applications. The optimal RGT sputtering...
Recently, laser additive manufacturing (AM) techniques have emerged as a promising alternative for the synthesis of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) with massively increased freedom in part size and geometry, thus extending their economic applicability o...
The migration and fate of pesticides in natural environments is highly complex. At the hillslope scale, the quantification of contaminant fluxes and concentrations requires a physically based model. This class of model has recently been extended to i...
Magnesium silicates combining acidic and basic surface properties are known to be interesting as heterogeneous catalysts. Nevertheless, their catalytic performances are highly dependent on the synthesis method used. In this study, a series of magnesi...
Highly selective etching of silicon nitride (Si3N4) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) has received considerable attention from the semiconductor community owing to its precise patterning and cost efficiency. We investigated the etching selectivity of Si3N4...
In this study, we fabricated a nanostructure on the surface of the micro-lens array (MLA), which is one of the light extraction technologies of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), by performing the Reactive Ion -Etching (RIE) process. The MLA cons...
This paper is centered on the guidance systems used to increase the autonomy of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The new Robust Reactive Static Obstacle Avoidance System (RRSOAS) has been specifically designed for USVs. This algorithm is easily appl...
Innovative synthetic approaches should be simple and environmentally friendly. Here, we present the surface modification of inorganic submicrometer particles with long alkyl chain organophosphorus coupling agents without the need of a solvent, which...
This study presents a comprehensive exploration of the structure–reactivity relationship of (E)-3-bromo-4-((4-((1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethylidene)amino)-5-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)thio)-5-((2-isopropylcyclohexyl)oxy)furan-2(5H)-one. The study em...
This work presents the results of research conducted with an aim to improve the surface quality, hardness and wear resistance of titanium alloy Ti6Al4V, obtained via the laser powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M) process of additive manufacturing (...
This study investigates titanium oxynitride (TiOxNy) coatings deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering on 316L stainless steel substrates in an Ar–N2–O2 gas mixture at a fixed N:O ratio of 1.6. The coatings were deposited under three re...
Zero-dimensional (0D), mono-dimensional (1D), or two-dimensional (2D) nanostructures with well-defined properties fabricated directly on surfaces are of growing interest. The fabrication of covalently bound nanostructures on non-metallic surfaces is...
We formulated a latex ink for ink-jet deposition of viable Gram-negative bacterium Gluconobacter oxydans as a model adhesive, thin, highly bio-reactive microstructured microbial coating. Control of G. oxydans latex-based ink viscosity by dilution wit...
Palygorskite exhibits a complex surface chemistry resulting from its fibrous morphology, modulated ribbon structure, and coexistence of silanol- and octahedral-derived reactive sites. Despite its industrial and environmental relevance, previous studi...
Nanoparticles produced in technical aerosol processes exhibit often dendritic structures, composed of primary particles. Surprisingly, a small but consistent discrepancy was observed between the results of common aggregation models and in situ measur...
The nature of the self-sustained reaction of reactive materials is dependent on the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of the reacting materials. These properties behave differently at the nano scale. Low-dimensional nanomaterials have vari...
In recent years, new concepts in textile dyeing technology have been investigated which aim to decrease the use of chemicals and the emission of water. In this work, dyeing of cotton textiles with reactive dyes has been investigated in a silicone non...
Thermoplastic polymers like ethylene-octene copolymer (EOC) may be grafted with silanes via reactive extrusion to enable subsequent crosslinking for advanced biomaterials manufacture. However, this reactive extrusion process is difficult to control a...
Increasing environmental concerns, stricter legal requirements, and a wide range of industrial applications have led to growing demand for activated carbon worldwide. The energy-intensive production of fresh activated carbon causes significant CO2 em...
A lubricant protective film (LP) formed on automotive Zn-coated steel sheets is a functional surface layer that controls shear resistance at the die–sheet interface while also affecting the electrical contact state during resistance spot weldin...
Understanding the mechanisms of mineral dissolution at the atomic scale is crucial for interpreting geochemical processes in soils and sediments, particularly those involving clay minerals. This study addresses the dissolution of pyrophyllite, a mode...
In situ grafting of a reactive matrix and nanofillers is a promising strategy to fabricate graft-type polypropylene (PP)-based nanocomposites, where the grafting efficiency is affected by the initial dispersion of nanofillers in the matrix. In this w...
Silver nanoparticles are metallic particles with very small dimensions and excellent optical, electrical and biological properties. Lately, they have shown promising results in biosensing applications. In the material’s fabrication, the synthes...
This study presents a mathematical investigation into the phenomena of radiative heat with an unsteady MHD electrically conducting boundary layer of chemically reactive Casson nanofluid flow due to a pored stretchable sheet immersed in a porous mediu...
The reactivity and adsorption behavior of three pyridine amide additives (Nicotinamide, Pyridine-2-formamide and Pyridine-4-formamide) on the Pt (111) surface was studied by First principle methods. The quantum chemical calculations of molecular reac...
Methods, which use an indirect plasma treatment for the inactivation of microorganisms in foods, claim a vastly growing field of research. This paper presents a method that uses plasma-processed air (PPA) as a sanitizer. In addition to a sanitation c...
The generated resist based defects on the template in addition to the presence of particles and contaminants is critical for ultraviolet curing of nanoimprint lithographic fabrication. This procedure is proven to be suitable for advanced resist mater...
Secondary aluminum ash (SAA) is a common waste that, without reasonable treatment, results in pollution to the environment. A large amount of CO2 is emitted by human activities every day. If the CO2 cannot be treated in a timely manner, it will accel...
The reactive crystallization of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) from lithium sulfate (Li2SO4) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) solutions is a key process in harvesting solid lithium, whether from ores, brines, or clays. However, the process kinetics and mech...
Controlled regeneration processes involving tissue growth using the surface and structure of scaffolds, are actively used in tissue engineering. Reactive magnetron sputtering is a versatile surface modification method of both metal and polymer substr...
Molecular insights into graphene-catalyst surface interactions can provide useful information for the efficient design of copper current collectors with graphitic anode interfaces. As graphene bending can affect the local electron density, it should...
Polyethylene glycol-functionalized gold nanoparticles (Au@PEG NPs) were prepared by a simple plasma-assisted method without additional reducing chemicals. After irradiating tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl4) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in aqueous mediu...
The presence of emerging organic contaminants in water and effluents, including antibiotics, poses significant environmental and health risks. Moreover, while photocatalysis is a promising approach for their removal, the inefficient utilization of na...
A deep understanding of surface catalysis recombination characteristics is significant for accurately predicting the aeroheating between hypersonic non-equilibrium flow and thermal protection materials, while a de-coupling sensitivity analysis of var...
The current contribution proposes a multi-scale bridging modeling approach for the dissolution of crystals to connect the atomistic scale to the (sub-) micro-scale. This is demonstrated in the example of dissolution of portlandite, as a relatively si...
Traditional calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) typically exhibits low specific surface area and reactivity, significantly limiting its efficacy in industrial gas–solid reactions such as flue gas desulfurization and thermochemical energy storage. To ad...
In this study, we examine the topography and adhesion images of the cell surface of neutrophils during the activation process. Our analysis of cell surface parameters indicates that the most significant changes in neutrophils occur within the first 3...
Single-crystal diamond (SCD) is an ideal substrate material for semiconductor devices due to its extremely wide bandgap and exceptionally high thermal conductivity. However, diamond’s extreme hardness and chemical inertness pose challenges for...
The use of dyes at an industrial level has become problematic, since the discharge of dye effluents into water disturbs the photosynthetic activity of numerous aquatic organisms by reducing the penetration of light and oxygen, in addition to causing...
The paper presents the effect of irradiation of 321 steel substrates with a high-intense pulsed ion beam (HIPIB) on changes in functional properties of the surface layers and tribological characteristics of AlN coatings subsequently deposited above b...
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