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Development of a New Uplift Pile with Prestressed Semi-Bonded Composite Anchor

  • Zongyuan Mao,
  • Hao Guo,
  • Yongkang Wu,
  • Enzhi Wang and
  • Xu Li

17 September 2022

This paper introduces a new type of prestressed uplift pile that adopts the semi-bonded composite anchor as the main reinforcement. An in-situ experimental study was carried out to investigate the new pile’s deformation, stress, bearing capacit...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Soils and Foundations)
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  • Open Access
51 Citations
4,489 Views
10 Pages

In this study, fluorinated graphene (FG) was synthesized via a hydrothermal reaction. Graphene oxides (GOs) with different oxygen bonding states and oxygen contents (GO(F), GO(P), and GO(HU)) were used as starting materials. GO(F) and GO(P) are comme...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,148 Views
10 Pages

28 February 2019

A novel method has been proposed to prepare porous materials through deposition of semi-molten particles by flame spraying. In this study, it was found that the porous material was deposited by the stacking of semi-molten particles which were welded...

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  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,751 Views
20 Pages

Ionic Liquid Transdermal Patches of Two Active Ingredients Based on Semi-Ionic Hydrogen Bonding for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

  • Faxing Zhang,
  • Lu Li,
  • Xinyuan Zhang,
  • Hongyu Yang,
  • Yingzhen Fan,
  • Jian Zhang,
  • Ting Fang,
  • Yaming Liu,
  • Zhihao Nie and
  • Dongkai Wang

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that leads to deformities and disabilities in patients. Conventional treatment focuses on delaying progression; therefore, new treatments are necessary. The present study reported a novel ioni...

(This article belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,749 Views
12 Pages

The main purpose was to evaluate the in vitro adhesion strength of direct and semi-direct composite resin restorations in dentin, when the same adhesive system is applied, using microtensile testing (μTBS) and to observe the most recurrent types o...

(This article belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,689 Views
11 Pages

1 September 2019

A melt of short semi-flexible polymers with hard-sphere-type non-bonded interaction undergoes a first-order crystallisation transition at lower density than a melt of hard-sphere monomers or a flexible hard-sphere chain. In contrast to the flexible h...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Crystallization Thermodynamics)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,663 Views
19 Pages

13 April 2023

In the present work, a recently extended version of the method of dimensionality reduction (MDR) for layered elastic media is applied for the first time using a semi-analytical approach. It is based on a priori knowledge of the cylindrical flat punch...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dry Friction: Theory, Analysis and Applications)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,178 Views
19 Pages

2 April 2019

Classic Cu–O coordination bonds in 1 or elongated semi-coordination ones in 2 and 3 were applied to construct CuII–4f complexes composed of trinuclear subunits linked through μ-NO3− ions with formulae given as [Cu2Tm(H2tehy)2]2(N...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Symmetry and Asymmetry in Host-Guest Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry)
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  • Open Access
1,444 Views
8 Pages

This paper presents a new approach for modeling macrocrack propagation in reinforced concrete structures under both static and dynamic loading conditions. The numerical modeling is based on (1) the use of a probabilistic semi-explicit cracking (PSEC)...

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  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,943 Views
16 Pages

Elastic and Elastoplastic Contact Mechanics of Concentrated Coated Contacts

  • Patricia M. Johns-Rahnejat,
  • Nader Dolatabadi and
  • Homer Rahnejat

Machines operate under increasingly harsher contact conditions, causing significant wear and contact fatigue. Sub-surface stresses are responsible for the premature contact fatigue of rolling element bearings, meshing gears, and cam–follower pa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected Papers from the 8th Conference on Lubrication, Maintenance and Tribotechnology (LUBMAT))
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,823 Views
18 Pages

In this study, the mechanical properties of SSM-ADC12 aluminum alloy specimens with a ZnAl4Cu3 zinc alloy interlayer were observed after Transient Liquid Phase Diffusion Bonding (TLPDB), a welding process conducted in a semi-solid state. The purpose...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Dissimilar Metal Joining and Welding)
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  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,940 Views
14 Pages

31 December 2022

The synthetic polymer industry is transitioning from the use of organic solvents to aqueous media in order to reduce environmental impact. However, with radical polymerization kinetics affected by hydrogen-bonding solvents, there is limited informati...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Polymer Reaction Modeling and Kinetics)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,963 Views
24 Pages

Theoretical Investigations on Interactions of Arylsulphonyl Indazole Derivatives as Potential Ligands of VEGFR2 Kinase

  • Kornelia Czaja,
  • Jacek Kujawski,
  • Paweł Śliwa,
  • Rafał Kurczab,
  • Radosław Kujawski,
  • Anna Stodolna,
  • Agnieszka Myślińska and
  • Marek K. Bernard

Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) is a key receptor in the angiogenesis process. The VEGFR2 expression is upregulated in many cancers so this receptor is an important target for anticancer agents. In the present paper, we analyse...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,003 Views
9 Pages

Interfacial Adhesion of a Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network-Based Fiber-Reinforced Composite with a High and Low-Gradient Poly(methyl methacrylate) Resin Surface

  • Aftab Ahmed Khan,
  • Leila Perea-Lowery,
  • Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Khureif,
  • Nawaf Abdulrahman AlMufareh,
  • ElZahraa Eldwakhly,
  • Eija Säilynoja and
  • Pekka Kalevi Vallittu

22 January 2021

The research aimed to determine the tensile bond strength (TBS) between polymerized intact and ground fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) surfaces. FRC prepregs (a reinforcing fiber pre-impregnated with a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN)...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Polymers for Dental Restorative and Oral Tissue Engineering)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
477 Views
22 Pages

Spectroscopic and Thermodynamic Elucidation of COD Adsorption Mechanisms on a Porous Carbon-Based Resin

  • Yali Wang,
  • Chenghu Wang,
  • Liqing Fan,
  • Miao Li,
  • Ruilin Feng and
  • Yanke Chen

17 April 2026

Semi-coking wastewater generated during coal pyrolysis contains extremely high concentrations of refractory organic pollutants, resulting in elevated chemical oxygen demand (COD) and posing significant environmental risks, making efficient COD remova...

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  • Open Access
501 Views
17 Pages

24 June 2026

Water scarcity in semi-arid regions threatens seed germination and early crop establishment, driving the development of biodegradable Nature-based Solutions to replace synthetic plastic mulches. Porous cellulose membranes were fabricated from rice hu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
9,430 Views
15 Pages

17 August 2017

The radical copolymerization of butyl acrylate (BA) and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) was investigated under batch and semi-batch operations, with a focus on the influence of hydrogen-bonding on acrylate backbiting. The effect of hydrogen bonding on...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tailored Polymer Synthesis by Advanced Polymerization Techniques)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,288 Views
21 Pages

Global Sound Absorption Prediction for a Composite Coating Laid on an Underwater Submersible in Debonding States

  • Zhifu Zhang,
  • Yizhe Huang,
  • Jiaxuan Wang,
  • Zhuang Li,
  • Shiyuan Zhang and
  • Xirui Zhang

To address the problem that anechoic coatings frequently fall off from modern submersible hulls and are detrimental to the realization of underwater acoustic stealth, this paper focuses on the broadband sound absorbing of acoustic coverings in debond...

(This article belongs to the Section Ocean Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
8,836 Views
13 Pages

Transient Liquid Phase Bonding of Semi-Solid Metal 7075 Aluminum Alloy using ZA27 Zinc Alloy Interlayer

  • Chaiyoot Meengam,
  • Yongyuth Dunyakul,
  • Dech Maunkhaw and
  • Suppachai Chainarong

13 August 2018

Transient Liquid Phase Bonding (TLPB) process of semi-solid metal 7075 aluminum alloys (SSM7075) using 50 μm thick of ZA27 zinc alloys as interlayers for the experiment were carried out under bonding temperatures of 480 and 540 °C and bonding...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Diffusion Bonding and Brazing of Advanced Materials)
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  • Open Access
15 Citations
4,624 Views
12 Pages

21 September 2021

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) thermoplastic resin on the flexural strength of fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) with different IPN polymer compositions. The penetration of bonding resin...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Polymeric Composites in Dentistry: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications)
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  • Open Access
415 Views
24 Pages

With the rapid expansion of urban underground space in China, anti-floating has become a critical challenge, and uplift piles are a key solution. Previous studies on composite anchor-cable uplift piles have primarily focused on small-diameter single-...

(This article belongs to the Section Building Structures)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
2,873 Views
15 Pages

31 December 2020

Hybrid Metal Extrusion and Bonding (HYB) is a novel solid-state welding method for metals and alloys that utilises continuous extrusion as a technique to enable aluminium filler metal additions. In the present study, a new semi-analytical model for t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Assessment of Metallurgical and Mechanical Properties of Welded Joints via Numerical Simulation and Experiments)
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  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,428 Views
21 Pages

6 February 2025

This study prepared Al/steel composite plates with high shear strength using semi-solid cast-rolling (SSCR). The results indicate that the semi-solid diffusion effectively reduced the diffusion and reaction rate between Al and steel, thereby impeding...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,256 Views
10 Pages

11 July 2021

Rifamycins are an extremely important class of antibacterial agents whose action results from the inhibition of DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. A special arrangement of unsubstituted hydroxy groups at C21 and C23, with oxygen atoms at C1 and C8 is essen...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Memorial Issue Dedicated to Dr. Howard D. Flack: The Man behind the Flack Parameter)
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  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,328 Views
27 Pages

29 December 2020

For a G-inhomogeneous semi-Markov chain and G-inhomogeneous Markov renewal processes, we study the change from real probability measure into a forward probability measure. We find the values of risky bonds using the forward probabilities that the bon...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Stochastic Modeling and Applied Probability)
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  • Open Access
35 Citations
4,297 Views
19 Pages

Dynamic Semi IPNs with Duple Dynamic Linkers: Self-Healing, Reprocessing, Welding, and Shape Memory Behaviors

  • Yanning Zeng,
  • Weiming Yang,
  • Shuxin Liu,
  • Xiahui Shi,
  • Aoqian Xi and
  • Faai Zhang

21 May 2021

Thermoset polymers show favorable material properties, while bringing about environmental pollution due to non-reprocessing and unrecyclable. Diels–Alder (DA) chemistry or reversible exchange boronic ester bonds have been employed to fabricate recycl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Self-Healing Polymers and Vitrimers)
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  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,065 Views
18 Pages

Constitutive Model of Bond-Slip between Rubber Granule–Basalt Fiber Composite Modified Concrete and Rebar

  • Yafeng Gong,
  • Teng Jiang,
  • Liang Sun,
  • Wei Jiang,
  • Qianjin Zhang,
  • Shi Liu and
  • Lihua Tian

27 November 2023

The bonding properties between rubber granule–basalt fiber composite modified concrete (RBFC) and rebar greatly impact the load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and crack development of RBFC structures. In this paper, the effects of rebar diameter...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,124 Views
8 Pages

Can Sodium Ascorbate Increase the In Vitro Bond Strength of the Interface between a Composite and Bleached Enamel?

  • Louis Hardan,
  • Rim Bourgi,
  • Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez,
  • Maroun Ghaleb,
  • Khalil Kharma,
  • Ryan Harouny,
  • Mateusz Radwanski and
  • Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

8 June 2023

Recently, the use of antioxidants before the bonding of bleached enamel was considered effective for reversing the reduction in the bond strength. This article aimed to assess the influence of different sodium ascorbate (SA) presentations (liquid, ge...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 2nd Edition)
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  • Open Access
10 Citations
7,314 Views
19 Pages

Anti-metastatic Semi-synthetic Sulfated Maltotriose C-C Linked Dimers. Synthesis and Characterisation

  • Elena Vismara,
  • Alessia Coletti,
  • Antonio Valerio,
  • Annamaria Naggi,
  • Elena Urso and
  • Giangiacomo Torri

17 August 2012

This manuscript describes the preparation and the spectroscopic characterisation of semi-synthetic sulfated maltotriose C-C linked dimers (SMTCs) where the natural C-O-C anomeric bond was substituted by one direct central C-C bond. This C-C bond indu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry 2012)
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  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,162 Views
14 Pages

12 September 2025

Using molecular dynamics (MDs) simulations with Materials Studio 8.0 software, we systematically investigated the adsorption and aggregation behaviors of silicon, tin, and copper atoms on the surface of (7,7) single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)....

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,603 Views
11 Pages

13 July 2024

This study systematically investigates the energy and electronic properties of Si-segregated θ′(Al2Cu)/Al semi-coherent and coherent interface systems in Al-Cu alloys using ab initio calculations. By evaluating the bonding strength at the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research and Application of High Entropy Alloys)
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  • Open Access
21 Citations
4,844 Views
22 Pages

Discrete Element Method Modelling of the Diametral Compression of Starch Agglomerates

  • Józef Horabik,
  • Joanna Wiącek,
  • Piotr Parafiniuk,
  • Mateusz Stasiak,
  • Maciej Bańda,
  • Rafał Kobyłka and
  • Marek Molenda

20 February 2020

Starch agglomerates are widely applied in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food industries. The formation of potato starch tablets and their diametral compression were simulated numerically and verified in a laboratory experiment to analyse the...

(This article belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
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  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,206 Views
21 Pages

In fused layer modeling (FLM) manufacturing technology, there is an increased demand for semi-crystalline materials due to their favorable mechanical properties, such as high strength and toughness. The reasons for their limited use are process-relat...

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  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,763 Views
14 Pages

10 March 2022

An analysis method for the detectability of defects on the TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V) diffusion bonding interface was proposed in this study. First, a semi-analytical model of the liquid–solid coupling acoustic field with attenuation characteristics was c...

(This article belongs to the Topic Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Materials for a Sustainable Future)
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  • Open Access
22 Citations
4,158 Views
25 Pages

Lamb Wave Scattering Analysis for Interface Damage Detection between a Surface-Mounted Block and Elastic Plate

  • Mikhail V. Golub,
  • Alisa N. Shpak,
  • Inka Mueller,
  • Sergey I. Fomenko and
  • Claus-Peter Fritzen

28 January 2021

Since stringers are often applied in engineering constructions to improve thin-walled structures’ strength, methods for damage detection at the joints between the stringer and the thin-walled structure are necessary. A 2D mathematical model was...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smart Sensors for Damage Detection)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,127 Views
15 Pages

15 April 2018

An A356 alloy semi-solid billet was fabricated using electromagnetic stirring. After inserting the semi-solid billet into an indirect die, a thin plate of 1.2 mm thickness was fabricated by applying compression. The microstructure of the semi-solid b...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites)
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  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,105 Views
17 Pages

22 November 2023

Background: Bereavement after a life partner’s suicide can be a complex experience marked by a grieving process and post-traumatic reactions. Transforming the continuing bond after such a loss is a difficult but important task. Little is known...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Relevance of Religion and Spirituality for Suicide Prevention)
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  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,147 Views
19 Pages

23 November 2018

Phase-field modeling coupled with calculation of phase diagram (CALPHAD) database was utilized to perform a series of two-dimensional phase-field simulations of microstructure evolution in the γ + γ′/γ + γ′ Ni&ndas...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thermal Barrier Coatings)
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  • Open Access
1,542 Views
38 Pages

28 June 2025

In the present study, we model the migration process and the changes in the market environment. The migration process is being modeled as an F-inhomogeneous semi-Markov process with fuzzy states. The evolution of the migration process takes plac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,039 Views
22 Pages

Interfacial Bond Behavior of Clay Brick Masonry Strengthened with CFRP

  • Zhen Lei,
  • Hui Ma,
  • Yumin Luo,
  • Enmao Wang,
  • Haiyan Huang and
  • Li Zhang

This study investigates the interfacial bond behavior of clay brick masonry strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) through single-side shear tests. Two specimen types (single bricks and masonry prisms) were tested under varying para...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Low-Carbon and Green Materials in Construction—2nd Edition)
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  • Open Access
47 Citations
3,574 Views
15 Pages

Study on the Occurrence Difference of Functional Groups in Coals with Different Metamorphic Degrees

  • Jinzhang Jia,
  • Yinghuan Xing,
  • Bin Li,
  • Dan Zhao,
  • Yumo Wu,
  • Yinuo Chen and
  • Dongming Wang

28 February 2023

In order to quantitatively study the difference in occurrence content of functional groups in coals with different metamorphic degrees, the samples of long flame coal, coking coal, and anthracite of three different coal ranks were characterized by FT...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)
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  • Open Access
25 Citations
11,023 Views
17 Pages

The Role of Human–Animal Bonds for People Experiencing Crisis Situations

  • Karl Oosthuizen,
  • Bianca Haase,
  • Jioji Ravulo,
  • Sabrina Lomax and
  • Gemma Ma

5 March 2023

Human–animal bonds, by providing social support, have been shown to improve the health and wellbeing of pet owners, especially those experiencing a crisis situation. The human–animal bond for people in crisis situations is complex and mul...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research on the Human–Pet Relationship)
  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
7,866 Views
12 Pages

We review the first successes and failures of a “new wave” of quantum chemistry-based approaches to the treatment of protein/ligand interactions. These approaches share the use of “enhanced”, dispersion (D), and/or hydrogen-bond (H) corrected density...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Proteins and Protein-Ligand Interactions)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,848 Views
13 Pages

Corrosion Effects on Bond Degradation and Cracking Patterns in Lapped Spliced Joints of Reinforced Concrete

  • Amged O. Abdelatif,
  • Sara E. Onsa,
  • Aya E. Ahmed,
  • Eiman A. Abdelraouf,
  • Razan M. Abdalgader,
  • Mohamed I. Ibrahim and
  • Joško Ožbolt

This research study aims to enhance the understanding of corrosion behaviour in lapped spliced joints within reinforced concrete structures. Specifically, the effect of corrosion on bond degradation and crack formation is investigated. Accelerated co...

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  • Open Access
513 Views
17 Pages

14 August 2026

Hydrogen-bond organization plays a central role in determining the structure and properties of water from molecular to macroscopic scales. In this study, we propose a geometry-based descriptor for small hydrogen-bonded water clusters, (H2O)n, with n...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Reactions of Hydrogen with Inorganic and Organic Molecules in Aqueous Media)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,533 Views
14 Pages

Rotational Spectroscopy Meets Quantum Chemistry for Analyzing Substituent Effects on Non-Covalent Interactions: The Case of the Trifluoroacetophenone-Water Complex

  • Juncheng Lei,
  • Silvia Alessandrini,
  • Junhua Chen,
  • Yang Zheng,
  • Lorenzo Spada,
  • Qian Gou,
  • Cristina Puzzarini and
  • Vincenzo Barone

23 October 2020

The most stable isomer of the 1:1 complex formed by 2,2,2-trifluoroacetophenone and water has been characterized by combining rotational spectroscopy in supersonic expansion and state-of-the-art quantum-chemical computations. In the observed isomer,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Spectroscopic Aspects of Noncovalent Interactions)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,298 Views
24 Pages

Modelling of Bond Formation during Overprinting of PEEK Laminates

  • Simon Hümbert,
  • Jonas Meth,
  • Daniel Fricke and
  • Heinz Voggenreiter

6 September 2024

The rapid technological progress of large-scale CNC (computer numerical control) systems for Screw Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (SEAM) has made the overprinting of composite laminates a much-discussed topic. It offers the potential to efficiently...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mechanical Performance of Advanced Composite Materials and Structures (2nd Edition))
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,305 Views
7 Pages

14 October 2022

A dimolybdenum tetraacetate (Mo2(O2CCH3)4) molecule is embedded between two electrodes formed by semi-infinite 1D monatomic chains of lithium, aluminum, and titanium atoms. Electron transport through the Mo2(O2CCH3)4 molecule is calculated. The role...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)
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  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,527 Views
7 Pages

The Behavior of the Deformation Vibration of NH3 in Semi-Organic Crystals under High Pressure Studied by Raman Spectroscopy

  • André Luís de Oliveira Cavaignac,
  • Rilleands Alves Soares,
  • Ricardo Jorge Cruz Lima,
  • Pedro De Freitas Façanha Filhoo and
  • Paulo De Tarso Cavalcante Freire

7 June 2018

Single-crystal samples of the semi-organic compounds mono-l-alaninium nitrate and monoglycine nitrate have been studied by Raman spectroscopy in a diamond-anvil cell up to 5.5 GPa, in order to observe the behavior of the deformation mode of NH3 units...

(This article belongs to the Section Crystal Engineering)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,592 Views
13 Pages

28 April 2023

(1) Background. The birth of an infant at 23 to 24 weeks poses a significant challenge to healthy parent–infant bonding because of the high risk of infant loss and the prolonged separation. The aim of this study was to retrospectively explore t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Family-Oriented Research to Improve Care of Preterm Infants)

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