Modelling Oil-Spill Detection with Swarm Drones by F. Aznar, M. Sempere, M. Pujol, R. Rizo, M. J. Pujol

“…Taking into account the properties of this kind of oil spills we will present a microscopic model for a swarm of drones, capable of monitoring these spills properly. …”
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Reduction of radiation transmission through functionalization of textiles from man-made cellulosic fibers by Kristina Klinkhammer, Karin Ratovo, Oliver Heß, Ellen Bendt, Thomas Grethe, Marcus Krieg, Michael Sturm, Thomas Weide, Boris Mahltig

“…Main analytical investigations are done by photo-spectroscopy in arrangement of diffuse transmission for the spectral range from 220 nm to 1400 nm. Additionally, microscopic investigations are done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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A New Method to Estimate the Joint Roughness Coefficient by Back Calculation of Shear Strength by Jiu-yang Huan, Ming-ming He, Zhi-qiang Zhang, Ning Li

“…First, the 10 standard roughness joints are established in numerical rock samples generated by the bonded particle method (BPM). Secondly, the microscopic parameters of the intact rock and joints are calibrated, and a series of direct shear tests of joint samples are carried out under different normal stresses. …”
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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

“…The complex co-pyrolysis process of biomass with polypropylene (PP) and the limited research on microscopic reaction mechanisms have hindered its advance application in mitigating environmental issues and addressing the supply-demand imbalance of fossil fuels. …”
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Enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation treated loess fly ash-based geopolymer for airport slope stabilization: Evaluation of wetting deformation and vibratory disintegratio... by Jiulong Gao, Jiading Wang, Dengfei Zhang, Fei Wang, Lirong Qi

“…However, vibration decreased the disintegration resistance index, particularly at resonance (f = 20 Hz). Microscopic analysis revealed that the shape of the precipitated calcium carbonate crystals influenced the hydromechanical properties of LFG, with rhombic crystals exhibiting better performance.…”
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Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Uterine Leiomyoma Associated with Numerous Intravascular Thrombi by Xiaoyan Cui, Deniz Peker, Heather O. Greer, Michael G. Conner, Lea Novak

“…Gross examination of the specimen revealed a single nodular mass measuring 10.0×9.5×7.5 cm with a white-tan swirling cut surface. Microscopic examination revealed benign smooth muscle consistent with leiomyoma and numerous intravascular thrombi both with areas of EMH. …”
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Experimental investigation on the reverse mechano-electrical effect of porcine articular cartilage by Chunsheng Liu, Le Zhao, Hao Dong, Zekun Hua, Yanqin Wang, Yongxing Wang, Pengcui Li, Xiaochun Wei, Kai Zhang, Yanru Xue, Xiaogang Wu, Weiyi Chen

“…This may provide valuable insights for further investigation into the microscopic mechanisms of cell proliferation, differentiation, and cartilage regeneration induced by electrical stimulation.…”
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Traffic and Driving Simulator Based on Architecture of Interactive Motion by Alexander Paz, Naveen Veeramisti, Romesh Khaddar, Hanns de la Fuente-Mella, Luiza Modorcea

“…The mesoscopic traffic flow simulation model loads the results of a user equilibrium traffic assignment solution and propagates the corresponding traffic through the entire system. The microscopic traffic flow simulation model provides background traffic around the vicinities where actual human beings are navigating the system. …”
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Enhancement of the sound absorption of closed-cell mineral foams by perforations: Manufacturing process and model-supported adaptation by Bart Van Damme, Théo Cavalieri, Cong-Truc Nguyen, Camille Perrot

“…Simulations of the microscopic fluid flow in a representative volume element show how the combination of foam properties and perforation patterns can be combined such that sub-wavelength absorption is obtained. …”
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<i>Microdochium majus</i> Isolated from Grapevine Is a Mycoparasite of <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> by Kálmán Zoltán Váczy, Dóra Szabó, Nikolett Molnár, Tibor Kiss, Levente Kiss, Yu Pei Tan, Ádám Novák, Xénia Pálfi, Adrienn Gomba-Tóth, Zoltán Karácsony

“…It was hypothesised that this <i>M. majus</i> strain, CBS 152328, was an endophyte and an antagonist of some fungal pathogens of grapevine. Microscopic examinations revealed that this strain was a necrotrophic mycoparasite of <i>Botrytis cinerea</i>. …”
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Association between Polymorphisms in Interleukin-17A and -17F Genes and Chronic Periodontal Disease by Jôice Dias Corrêa, Mila Fernandes Moreira Madeira, Renata Gonçalves Resende, Jeane de Fátima Correia-Silva, Ricardo Santiago Gomez, Danielle da Glória de Souza, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Celso Martins Queiroz-Junior, Tarcília Aparecida da Silva

“…Serum and periodontal tissues were collected and processed for ELISA, myeloperoxidase (MPO), and/or microscopic analysis. Results. The frequencies of genotypes in the CP group were significantly different from those of HC. …”
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E. coli Meningitis Presenting in a Patient with Disseminated Strongyloides stercoralis by Juliana B. Gomez, Yvan Maque, Manuel A. Moquillaza, William E. Anicama

“…Autopsy was performed and microscopic examination revealed the presence of multiple Strongyloides larvae throughout the body. …”
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Low-temperature tribological properties of Si3N4 ceramic composites incorporating nano/microscale graphene and Si3N4 whisker by Fei Chen, Xiaobo Sun, Bin Fang, Ke Yan, Bei Yan

“…At a temperature of 77 K, the friction coefficient of Si3N4 ceramic composites containing 1 wt% MLG and 3 wt% β-Si3N4w, synthesized via spark plasma sintering, dropped to 0.16–0.20, representing a decrease of 39.39–44.83% compared to that at ambient temperature. Microscopic analysis of the worn surfaces indicated that adhesive wear was the predominant wear form for Si3N4 ceramic composites under low-temperature conditions. …”
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Solid solutions of InSb-ZnS heterosystem — primary converters of semiconductor sensors by I. A. Kirovskaya, N. V. Chernous, E. V. Mironova, А. О. Ekkert

“…According to the results of the performed X-ray, micro-, electron-microscopic studies, the obtained solid solutions are certified as substitutional solid solutions with a cubic sphalerite structure, data on multicomponent diamond-like semiconductors has been enlarged. …”
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Solid–liquid phase change in planetary cores by Huguet, Ludovic, Kriaa, Quentin, Alboussière, Thierry,  Le Bars, Michael

“…Drawing parallel with metallurgy, it navigates through all scales of phase change dynamics, from microscopic processes (nucleation and crystal growth) to macroscopic consequences (solid–liquid segregation and large-scale flows). …”
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An Emerging Pulmonary Haemorrhagic Syndrome in Dogs: Similar to the Human Leptospiral Pulmonary Haemorrhagic Syndrome? by R. Klopfleisch, B. Kohn, S. Plog, C. Weingart, K. Nöckler, A. Mayer-Scholl, A. D. Gruber

“…Six dogs had a clinical diagnosis of leptospirosis based on renal and hepatic failure, positive microscopic agglutination test (MAT) and/or positive blood/urine Leptospira-specific PCR. …”
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Crack initiation characteristics and fatigue property of a high-strength steel in VHCF regime under different stress ratios by Xiaolong Liu, Chengqi Sun, Youshi Hong

“…The observations show the microscopic morphology of the crack initiation region, showing the different crack initiation characteristics and revealing the mechanism of crack initiation for different stress ratios. …”
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Damage Mechanism of Mineral Admixture Concrete under Marine Corrosion and Freezing-Thawing Environment by Yan Li, Lianying Zhang, Chao Ma, Bing Li, Jiong Zhu

“…In this study, the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), chloride ion concentration (CIC), microstructure, and pore structure of admixture concretes were tested to study the mechanical properties and microscopic characteristics under the single marine corrosion, the single freezing-thawing, and the coupled marine corrosion and freezing-thawing conditions. …”
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Study on fungal contaminants in aborted calves of cattle herds in Iran by Samaneh Eidi, Hesam A. Seifi, Soheil Sadr, Hamideh Zeinali

“…The fungi present in the cultures were analysed microscopically and morphologically. Results There were varying contamination levels in the liver, spleen and lungs, with prevalence ranging from 15% to 17%. …”
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Effect of synthesis on the purity and particle size of ZrB2 powder by Gadakary S., Davidson M.J., Veerababu R., Khanra A.K.

“…The morphology of powder is characterized by scanning and transmission electron microscopes. The XRD results show the presence of significant amount of unreacted ZrO2 phase in the product. …”
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