A series of studies was conducted on the functional and structural characteristics of polymer composite materials (PCMs) based on silicone polymers modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and metallic particles (CuAl or Al). The influenc...
The magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with decreasing heating efficiency (characterized by specific loss power, SLP) with temperature increase, especially around the Curie temperature (TC), are expected to realize the self-regulated temperature hyperther...
The article deals with research related to the issues of nanomodification of elastomers as a basis of electric heaters with self-regulating temperature. The effect of multistage mechanical activation of multilayer carbon nanotubes (MCNTs) with graphi...
In recent years, conductive polymer nanocomposites have gained significant attention due to their promising thermoresistive and Joule heating properties across a range of versatile applications, such as heating elements, smart materials, and thermist...
Practicing physical activity in a hot and humid climate (HHC) is becoming increasingly common due to anthropogenic climate change and the growing number of international sports events held in warm countries. The aim of this study was to understand th...
The paper analyses the performance of a five-storey apartment building equipped with modern passive stack ventilation in Nordic conditions. The passive stack ventilation system was retrofitted in 2019, and novel self-regulating air inlet devices with...
The ability of space plasmas to self-regulate through mechanisms involving self-generated fluctuations is a topic of high interest. This paper presents the results of a new advanced quasilinear (QL) approach for the instability of electromagnetic ion...
The paper presents a review of CNTs synthesis methods and their application as a functional filler to obtain polymer composites for various technical purposes for strain gauges, electrical heating, anti-static coatings, electrically conductive compou...
To address challenges such as temperature rise, operational instability, and premature failure in rolling bearings caused by retainer friction, this study designed and developed a high-performance polyimide (PI)-based composite self-lubricating retai...
Aiming at the problems of a complex structure or poor controllability of the existing bearing preload control devices, a method of self-regulation via a negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR) spacer is proposed. Firstly, the principle of preload automatic ad...
11 October 2026
Self-regulating magnetic induction hyperthermia (SMIH) represents a localized tumor therapeutic modality that utilizes the Curie temperature (Tc) of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to realize the automatic control of the hyperthermia temperature, which...
Sustainable and organic plant production uses natural products and natural self-regulation processes occurring in the ecosystem. The awareness is growing and the demands of consumers are higher and higher. One solution is to use various methods, as a...
In the field of adaptive building technologies, this research introduces the development of a self-regulating solar shading actuator that utilizes the thermal shape memory effect. The study focuses on addressing the actuator’s performance under...
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are advanced materials that combine the unique properties of magnetic materials and nanoscale dimensions, enabling a wide range of applications in biomedicine, environmental science, and information technology. This revi...
Electrothermal processes were studied in pyroresistive composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containing 8 vol.% carbon black (CB), 8 vol.% carbon fibers (CF), and their mixture 4 vol.% CB + 4 vol.% CF. It is shown that the kinetic heat...
Localized magnetic hyperthermia using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) under the application of small magnetic fields is a promising tool for treating small or deep-seated tumors. For this method to be applicable, the amount of MNPs used should be mini...
Powerplants frequently use river water for cooling, subsequently discharging warm effluent. Some of these plants can cycle on and off rapidly based on electricity demand, resulting in dramatic temperature fluctuations in the receiving waters. To unde...
Electrical properties and electro-thermal behavior were studied in composites with carbon black (CB) or hybrid filler (CB and graphite) and a matrix of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). LLDPE, a (co)polymer with low crystallinity but with high...
Self-excited motions, characterized by their ability to harness energy from a consistent environment and self-regulate, exhibit significant potential in micro-devices, autonomous robotics, sensor technology, and energy generation. This study introduc...
A novel conductive composite material with homogeneous binary polymer matrix of HDPE (HD) and LLDPE (LLD), mixed with conductive filler consisting of carbon black (CB) and graphite (Gr), was tested against a HDPE composite with a similar conductive f...
Domestic water heaters traditionally use natural gas or electric resistance to heat stored water. A gas water heater relies on a non-renewable resource, while an electric water heater might rely on electricity generated by a non-renewable resource. T...
The treatment of diabetes lies in developing novel functional carriers, which are expected to have the unique capability of monitoring blood glucose levels continuously and dispensing insulin correctly and timely. Hence, this study is proposing to cr...
Entropy production (σ) is a measure of ecosystem and landscape stability in a changing environment. We calculated the σ in the radiation balance for a well-drained spruce forest, a paludified spruce forest, and a bog in the southern taiga of the Euro...
Wind energy harvesting based on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) is a promising solution for powering distributed Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, yet its practical efficiency and stability are often hindered by the fluctuating and unpredictable n...
In this paper, a support vector regression (SVR) adaptive optimization rolling composite model with a sooty tern optimization algorithm (STOA) has been proposed for temperature prediction. Firstly, aiming at the problem that the algorithm tends to fa...
Ni-Cu nanoparticles have been synthesized by reducing Ni and Cu from metal precursors using a sol–gel route followed by annealing at 300 °C for 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, and 10 h for controlled self-regulating magnetic hyperthermia applications. Parti...
The Zeta-Minimizer Theorem (ZMT) provides a complete deductive unification of statistical mechanics, number theory, helical geometry, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism from three primitive axioms alone. Starting with the non-proper Archimedean con...
In this study, we present a comprehensive numerical investigation of alternating-current electrothermal (ACET) pumping strategies tailored for energy-efficient microfluidic applications. Using coupled electrokinetic and thermal multiphysics simulatio...
This study presents the development of high-performance polymer composites designed for operation under extreme conditions. The research aimed to investigate the influence of laser ablation parameters on the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and t...
This review provides a comprehensive overview of high-wear-resistant metal–ceramic surface engineering technologies based on Directed Energy Deposition (DED) for high-temperature industrial applications. In high-temperature processes such as co...
This paper reports numerical studies of an Elasto-Hydrodynamic (EHD) seal, which is being developed for supercritical CO2 (sCO2) turbomachinery applications. Current sCO2 turbomachinery suffers from high leakage rates, which is creating a major roadb...
The paper presents an overview of conductive polymer composites based on thermosetting materials, thermoplastics, and elastomers modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). To impart conductive properties to polymers, metal, carbon-dispersed materials, or...
Building shadows (BSs) frequently occur in urban areas, and their area and distribution display strong seasonal variations that significantly influence the urban land surface temperature (LST). However, it remains unclear how BSs affect the LST at th...
Conventional liquid cooling techniques may provide effective chip cooling but at the expense of high pumping power consumption. Considering that there is dynamic heat load in practice, a self-adaptive cooling technique is desired to reduce operationa...
2 February 2023
Arsenic is a naturally occurring toxicant in groundwater, which increases cancer and cardiovascular disease risk. American Indian populations are disproportionately exposed to arsenic in drinking water. The Strong Heart Water Study (SHWS), through a...
Although polymer-based self-lubricating materials have rapidly developed recently, intelligent lubricating materials with self-adaptable lubrication with external conditions changing are highly demanded, especially for harsh conditions. Herein, a sha...
Thermosensitive nanogels are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations, making precise thermal control critical for uniform particle formation and consistent product quality. This study introduces a TRIZ-guided reactor design that integrates mater...
Polystyrene (PSt) microspheres were used to construct rainbow-like, seven-colored structural color coatings on wood surfaces by analyzing how the amount of emulsifier SDBS and emulsion polymerization temperature affected the particle size and monodis...
Dynamic covalent bonds are commonly used to maintain the self-healing properties of polyurethanes and facilitate resource recycling. However, relying on a single type of dynamic covalent bond often makes it difficult to effectively regulate both mech...
The hard-healing chronic wounds of diabetics are still one of the most intractable problems in clinical skin injury repair. Wound microenvironments directly affect wound healing speed, but conventional dressings exhibit limited efficacy in regulating...
Titanium, tungsten, carbon, lithium, and beryllium surface structure were analyzed after plasma irradiation in fusion devices. Exceptional extreme high-temperature plasma load in fusion devices leads to specific surface clustering. It is strictly dif...
The self-healing system based on microencapsulated epoxy-amine chemistry is currently the self-healing system with the most practical application potential. It can be widely used in many epoxy-based materials with a size restriction for the microcaps...
Icing poses a severe threat to the safety, durability, and operational reliability of transportation infrastructure in cold regions. Existing studies have mainly focused on ice detection, icing prediction, and deicing technologies, while the links be...
Cholesteric liquid crystals (CLCs) exhibit selective reflection due to their self-assembled helical superstructures. Reconfigurable templates can achieve integration functions via inducing processes of molecular assemblies. Here we demonstrate temper...
This study proposes a self-condensing water-electrode plasma device in which ambient water vapor is condensed on a cooled needle-tip electrode within a strong electric-field region, forming continuously renewed water droplets, Taylor cones, or water-...
This work presents an investigation of the temperature behavior of self-cascode composite transistors (SCCTs). Results supported by silicon measurements show that SCCTs can be used to generate a proportional to absolute temperature voltage or even a...
Mammalian circadian genes are capable of producing a self-sustained, autonomous oscillation whose period is around 24 h. One of the major characteristics of the circadian clock is temperature compensation. However, the mechanism underlying temperatur...
Hair serves essential functions, including mechanical sensing, head protection, and body temperature regulation, while also playing a significant role in human aesthetics. However, factors such as hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, infections...
Self-lubricating coatings are an effective solution for achieving stable and reliable lubrication in mechanical equipment; however, most self-lubricating coatings currently available still have certain shortcomings in terms of lubricity. In this pape...
During multi-layer commingled production of coalbed methane (CBM), fluid interference induced by interlayer pressure differences is a major constraint on productivity, representing a dynamic coupling process of reservoir pressure, temperature, and de...
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