Impact of Fiber Buildup Stacking Sequence on Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Fiber–Reinforced Anamide Composites by M. Subramanian, M. Diviya, S. Kaliappan, A. Deepak, Kuldeep K. Saxena, Nasim Hasan

“…Analysis using the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy envisioned the surface chemical properties of anamide films at various fiber orientations, and the interaction properties between fiber and matrix were determined. …”
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Développement de la conceptualisation dans l’activité de conception d’étudiants-stagiaires en EPS durant l’année de formation en alternance by Elisabeth Magendie

“…Two student-teachers in the second year of their master’s degree in teaching and learning took part in the study. They were filmed in class at the beginning and the end of the year and each class was followed by an interview. …”
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Mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of circular oscillating laser direct energy deposited nickel-based superalloy after different heat-treatment processes by Yelin Xia, Haoran Wu, Keyi Liu, Jianbo Lei, Yabao Hu, Hanning Chen, Chen Zheng

“…After solid solution treatment, the microstructure was completely recrystallized, and the long striped Laves phase was dissolved and transformed into granules; After aging treatment, a large amount of carbides precipitated at the grain boundaries. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Low Temperature Sintering of Nanostructured BaWO4 for Optical and LTCC Applications by S. Vidya, Sam Solomon, J. K. Thomas

“…The structure and phase purity of the sample analyzed by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform Raman, and infrared spectroscopy show that the sample is phase pure with tetragonal structure. …”
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Investigation of Barrier Effectiveness and Comfort Properties of Biodegradable PLA Nonwoven Fabrics Coated with Unmodified Lignin/Water-Borne Polyurethane Composite Coatings by Gülçin Baysal

“…The analysis of chemical groups in the structures of lignin/WPU composite films after curing was performed using Fourier Transform-Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and their thermal properties were analyzed by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). …”
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Enhanced Thermal Performance and Impact Strength of UHMWPE/Recycled-PA6 Blends Synthesized via a Melting Extrusion Route by Xiuying Yang, Junye Cheng, Guangping Zheng, Deqing Zhang

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In Situ Swelling Behavior of Chitosan-Polygalacturonic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites in Cell Culture Media by Rohit Khanna, Kalpana S. Katti, Dinesh R. Katti

“…The molecular and mechanical characteristics of in situ degradation behavior of chitosan-polygalacturonic acid/hydroxyapatite (Chi-PgA-HAP) nanocomposite films is investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and modulus mapping techniques for up to 48 days of soaking in cell culture media. …”
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Structural, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Graphene Oxide Microfibers for Optoelectrical Applications by Shahab Kharazmi

“…In this study, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) nanocomposite films containing graphene oxide (GO) in three different volume fractions of GO as filler (PVP/GO-F: 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05 wt.% GO) were prepared via a simple stretching method as a highly luminescent and flexible material. …”
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Measuring Setup for Investigation and Visualization of the Percolation Phenomenon in Non-Оrdered Models of Metal-Dielectric Nanocomposites by P. Okal

“…The stand consists of a 110 kV high voltage transformer, a voltage regulator protecting the constant rate of high voltage rise, a measuring system consisting of a measuring probe, voltmeters and a computer. …”
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Enhancement of Hydrophobicity of Fish Skin Gelatin via Molecular Modification with Oxidized Linoleic Acid by Wipawee Theerawitayaart, Thummanoon Prodpran, Soottawat Benjakul

“…Low hydrophobicity of fish gelatin results in poor water vapor barrier and water resistance of gelatin films. This can limit its usage as packaging material. …”
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A Comparative Study of Coprecipitation and Solvothermal Techniques for Synthesizing Pure and Cu-Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles by Chnar I. Hussain, Yousif M. Hassan, Farah A. Abed

“…The X-ray diffraction patterns revealed that the films synthesized using both methods have a crystalline structure with a tetragonal arrangement. …”
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Environmental Hazard of Polypropylene from Disposable Face Masks Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Possible Mitigation Techniques through a Green Approach by Selvakumar Vijayalakshmi, Preethi Gopalsamy, Karnan Muthusamy, Dinesh Kumar Sundarraj, Steffi Pulikondan francis, Thiyagarajan Ramesh, Deog-Hwan Oh, Duong Ly Thi Thuy, Tuyet Thi Anh Truong, Huu Tap Van, Shankar Karuppannan

“…Surface changes and variations in the intensity of functional groups and carbonyl index variations were confirmed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to ensure microbial degradation (up to 5.37% weight reduction of PP films within 30 days). …”
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Snow as an indicator of atmospheric transport of anthropogenic particles (microplastics and microfibers) from urban to Arctic regions by Jasmine T. Yu, Miriam L. Diamond, Eric Ward, Jennifer K. Adams, Amaya Cherian-Hall, Mary Gamberg, Tyler Obediah, Michael Palmer, Andrew Platt, Cassandra Worthy, Sarah A. Finkelstein, Liisa M. Jantunen

“…Greater diversity of coloured nonfibrous particles (fragments, films, and foams) in settled regions (i.e., Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Carcross, Yukon) suggests direct input from local sources. …”
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Coherent Control of Single Molecules via Phase-Shaped Two-Photon Excitation at Room Temperature by Xin-peng Xu, Tobias M. Herkenrath, Ullrich Scherf, Richard Hildner

“…Here, we demonstrate room-temperature coherent control exploiting a nonresonant 2-photon transition into a higher excited state of single conjugated polymer chains embedded in a disordered matrix, including proof-of-principle experiments on bulk films. To manipulate the 2-photon transition probability, we exploit complex pulse sequences, created by a systematically varied cosinusoidal spectral phase applied to the excitation laser spectrum. …”
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Fabrication of highly efficient quartz crystal microbalance ammonia sensor based on Cu-BTC nanocomposites by Kobra Vazirinezhad, Fatemeh Shariatmadar Tehrani, Sedigheh Zeinali, Maryam Tohidi

“…In this work, nanocomposite films of Cu-BTC (MOF containing copper as a metal node and 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylic acid as an organic linker) with different carbon nanotube (CNT) weight percentages are fabricated on a QCM for the detection of low amounts of ammonia at room temperature. …”
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Citronellol-functionalized natural silica: a biogenic approach for antifungal and antibacterial material applications by Guillermo P. Lopez, Guillermo P. Lopez, Leyanet Barberia Roque, Katerine Igal, Katerine Igal, Erasmo Gámez Espinosa, Erasmo Gámez Espinosa, Natalia Bellotti, Natalia Bellotti

“…IntroductionNew bioactive hybrid materials to prevent biofilm-induced biodeterioration are a significant challenge in indoor environments, where contaminants from microbial films compromise structural integrity and contribute to air pollution, posing health risks from prolonged exposure to biological agents.MethodsFor the first time, diatomaceous earth or diatomite (Dt) was functionalized with quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) and a biogenic compound, citronellol, to develop a bioactive hybrid material (Dt*QC). …”
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Advancements in Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Safety and Hygiene: Pathogen Detection, Smart Packaging, and Preservation Applications by Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Qausar Hamed AlKaisy, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo Azad H.Slih, Rawaa H. Tlay, Tarek Gamal Mohamed Abd El-Maksoud, Franscesco Cacciola

“…The emergence of biodegradable nanocomposites and edible films offers eco-friendly packaging alternatives, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining food integrity. …”
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Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Military River Defense on the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Shanxi Section of the Yellow River by Tianlian WANG, Zhe LI

“…Ultimately, historical aerial films and real 3D point cloud data are utilized to reproduce the original appearance of defence facilities at river defence nodes. …”
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Presence of microplastics contamination in table salt and estimated exposure in humans by D.A. Syamsu, D. Deswati, S. Syafrizayanti, A. Putra, Y. Suteja

“…The types of microplastics most commonly found in the samples were fragments (67.49 percent), fibers (23.82 percent), films (6.08 percent), and pellets (2.61 percent). …”
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