The selection of growth substrate geometries for the mechanical dry transfer of carbon nanotubes to device substrates depends on the precision of the assembly equipment. Since these geometries play a decisive role in the overall efficiency of the pro...
Assessment of left atrial remodeling in atrial fibrillation (AF) has traditionally relied on anteroposterior diameter, left atrial volume (LAV), and indexed left atrial volume (LAVI). Although these measures remain clinically useful, they reduce a co...
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are considered a promising solution for improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines. Among the thermal spray processes, the relatively newly developed suspension plasma spray (SPS) is an attractive candidat...
Cells are influenced by several biomechanical aspects of their microenvironment, such as substrate geometry. According to the literature, substrate geometry influences the behavior of muscle cells; in particular, the curvature feature improves cell p...
This work presents an exhaustive parametric study of the multi-scale residual stress analysis on arbitrary substrate geometry based on a one-way-coupled thermo-mechanical model in an Atmospheric Plasma Spray process. It was carried out by modifying k...
The optimization of process parameters in powder Directed Energy Deposition (DED) is essential for achieving consistent, high-quality bead geometries, which directly influence the performance and structural integrity of fabricated components. As a su...
Metallic glass (MG) is a promising coating material developed to enhance the surface hardness of metallic substrates, with laser cladding having become popular to develop such coatings. MGs properties are affected by the laser cladding variables (las...
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are critical processes in water splitting, yet achieving efficient performance with minimal overpotential remains a significant challenge. Although NiFe-based catalysts are...
Surface geometry has had an influence on the surface property, in addition to the intrinsic surface energy, of materials. Many physical surface modification methods had been proposed to control the solid surface geometry for modification of surface p...
Here, we examine the conductance changes associated with the change in spin state in a variety of different structures, using the example of the spin crossover complex [Fe(H2B(pz)2)2(bipy)] (pz = (pyrazol-1-yl)-borate and bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine...
Accurate 3D detection of surface defects is essential for quality control in the manufacturing of ceramic package substrates. However, this task faces two major challenges: the reliable representation of subtle local surface geometric anomalies and t...
Lateral spreading and deformation during layer stacking limit the geometric fidelity of extrusion-printed hydrogel scaffolds. To address these constraints, this study presents an extrusion-printing strategy that combines electrical assistance and sub...
Inkjet printing is an emerging technology with key advantages that make it suitable for the fabrication of stretchable circuits. Specifically, this process is cost-effective and less complex compared to conventional fabrication technologies. Inkjet p...
Highly ordered TiO2 nanotube (NT) arrays grown on Ti mesh and Ti foil were successfully prepared by a controlled anodic oxidation process and tested for water photo-electrolysis. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), combined with other elect...
This study investigated the influence of the substrate shape and roughness on the microstructure of suspension plasma spray (SPS) coatings. For this purpose, an yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) suspension was sprayed on flat and curved stainless-stee...
The present paper evaluates the misalignment and geometry distortion of the standard National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) test artifact in Inconel 718 alloy, when several layers with and without supports are employed to manufacture i...
Geometrical cues provided by the intrinsic architecture of tissues and implanted biomaterials have a high relevance in controlling cellular behavior. Knowledge of how cells sense and subsequently respond to complex geometrical cues of various sizes a...
Wire arc-directed energy deposit (wire-arc DED) enables the efficient manufacturing of large-scale metal parts. Many factors can impact overall part quality during manufacturing, including processing parameters such as feed rate, travel speed, and va...
We report on the photocatalytic activity of ZnO layers deposited by atomic layer deposition on a porous anodic aluminum oxide substrate with hexagonal pore symmetry and varied pore dimensions. ZnO/Al2O3 composites were prepared with pore diameters in...
Understanding how geometry governs interfacial contact and material removal is central to designing efficient bioinspired surface systems. Gastropod radular teeth form natural arrays of microscale cutting elements optimized for repeated interaction w...
The knowledge of the adsorption geometry of an analyte on a metal substrate employed in surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy is important information for the correct interpretation of experimental data. The adsorption geometry of ali...
Cell contractility regulates epithelial tissue geometry development and homeostasis. The underlying mechanobiological regulation circuits are poorly understood and experimentally challenging. We developed an elastomeric pillar cage (EPC) array to qua...
Ectoine is a chemical chaperone synthesised and used by bacteria to defend against osmotic stress. Although it has already gained attention from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, thanks to its hydrating and cell-protecting properties, the r...
Shaping two-dimensional (2D) materials in arbitrarily complex geometries is a key to designing their unique physical properties in a controlled fashion. This is an elegant solution, taking benefit from the extreme flexibility of the 2D layers but req...
The influence of internal substrate geometry on thermal stability during Laser Directed Energy Deposition Repair (DED-R) remains insufficiently understood, particularly for components containing internal cavities and cooling channels. This study inve...
In the present work, an ex vivo organ model using human bone (explant) was developed for the evaluation of the initial osseointegration behavior of implant materials. The model was tested with additive manufactured Ti6Al4V test substrates with differ...
Feature addition to existing parts is a trending application for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and can be used to add complex geometry features to basic forged geometries with the aim to reduce and simplify the number of processing steps as machin...
Frequency-selective surfaces (FSS) are two-dimensional geometric structures made of conductive materials that selectively transmit or reflect electromagnetic waves. In this paper, flexible FSS made on textile and film substrates is presented and comp...
Thermoelectric nanoantennas have been extensively investigated due to their ability to directly convert infrared (IR) radiation into direct current without an additional rectification device. In this study, we introduce a thermoelectric nanoantenna g...
Recently, geometry-induced quantum effects were observed in periodic nanostructures. Nanograting (NG) geometry significantly affects the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of semiconductor layers. Silicon NG layers exhibit geometry-induced...
Tissue growth on bioscaffolds can be controlled using substrate geometry such as substrate curvature. In this study, we present a mathematical model and numerical simulation method for tissue growth on a bioscaffold to investigate the effect of local...
A laser based technique for microstructuring titanium and tantalum substrates using the Talbot effect and an array of microlenses is presented. By using this hybrid technique; we are able to generate different patterns and geometries on the top surfa...
This paper presents an experimental investigation conducted to determine the influence of parameters such as the ambient temperature, pollution level, and substrate material on the formation of dry bands on polluted layers. To investigate these param...
This work investigates a new design for a plasmonic SERS biosensor via computational electromagnetic models. It utilizes a dual-width plasmonic grating design, which has two different metallic widths per grating period. These types of plasmonic grati...
Morphology plays a crucial role in defining the optical, electronic, and mechanical properties of halide perovskite microcrystals. Therefore, developing strategies that offer precise control over crystal morphology during the growth process is highly...
Nickel-based superalloys are widely used in high-temperature environments, with Inconel 718 being one of the most commonly used alloys for additive manufacturing. In this study, multilayer Inconel 718 blocks were deposited on a 304 stainless steel su...
Laser cladding is a modern surface treatment process used for the regeneration of damaged components and deposition of coatings for protection against corrosion and wear. Precise process control enables the production of claddings on small surfaces (...
Dislocation reduction in gallium nitride (GaN) epitaxial layers remains a critical challenge for high-performance GaN-based electronic devices. In this study, GaN epitaxial growth on newly-developed 4H-Silicon Carbide (SiC) meta-substrates was system...
In this work, we study the influence of the geometry of a thin film on its transmission spectrum, as measured on amorphous As-based chalcogenide layers grown onto 1-mm-thick soda-lime-silica glass substrates. A new method is suggested for a comprehen...
The Methionine Synthase process, in principle, can take an unlimited number of turnovers in the presence of the AdoMet substrate. In the absence of this substrate, the Methionine Synthase process lasts only about 2000 turnovers. During 2000 turnovers...
Segregation of foreign atoms on a solid substrate in a liquid metal modifies the geometry and chemistry of the substrate surface and, correspondingly, its potency to nucleate a solid metal. We here investigate the effects of the segregation of alkali...
During a thin film application, the surface of the coating liquid applied to the substrate becomes uneven because of the geometry of the substrate, viscosity of the coating liquid, surface tension, and its contact angle with the substrate. The surfac...
This paper discusses improved design of two-dimensional (2D) arrays, potentially pushing the present state of the art of the high-Tc (and low-Tc) magnetic field detectors to a larger scale, i.e., higher sensitivity. We propose a two-plate geometry fo...
Oxalate decarboxylase is an Mn- and O2-dependent enzyme in the bicupin superfamily that catalyzes the redox-neutral disproportionation of the oxalate monoanion to form carbon dioxide and formate. Its best-studied isozyme is from Bacillus subtilis whe...
In the last decade, the use of photolithography for the fabrication of structured substrates with controlled morphological patterns that are able to interact with cells at micrometric and nanometric size scales is strongly growing. A promising simple...
The proposed reconfigurable radiating antenna design is based on the integration of a reconfigurable fractal antenna and electro-optic substrate material. This antenna can be adjusted to achieve either re-configurability or tunability in the desired...
The synthesis of a conformal three-dimensional nanostructure based on porous anodic alumina with transversal nanopores on wires is herein presented. The resulting three-dimensional network exhibits the same nanostructure as that obtained on planar ge...
This paper focuses on presenting an intelligent model that can generate the desired geometry of a unit cell metasurface for a given resonant frequency at which we expect the metasurface structure to work. The model consists of the use of a multilayer...
This paper investigates the usefulness of combining dielectric and conductive materials with various geometries to build resonators and enhance patch antenna performance when considering the decoupled design approach. Three materials (distilled water...
Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) has experienced tremendous progress over the last two decades. Despite detecting single molecules and achieving sub-nanometer spatial resolution, attaining high TERS sensitivity is still a challenging task due t...
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