Fabrication of FRP/CNT hybrid laminate composites and their effect on interlaminar and mechanical properties by Mateo Duarte, Johan A. Oquendo, Sebastián Vallejo, Johnattan Vargas, Yamile Cardona-Maya, Cesar A. Isaza

“…The study explored three different processes for integrating MWCNTs: hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, and liquid resin infusion, each with varying percentages of MWCNT addition. …”
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Dimensional Stability and Retention Strength of Impressions to Custom Impression Trays Fabricated Using Conventional Method and Additive Technology - An In-vitro Study by K Sangeetha Priyadarshini, V Vidyashree Nandini, Russia Marimuthu, Jailance Lathief

“…Materials and Methods: A maxillary edentulous auto-polymerizing acrylic resin model served as the master model. Two moulds were prepared from the master model in order to obtain 12 casts. …”
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The Effect of an Acidic Food-Simulating Environment on the Shear Bond Strength of Self-Ligating Brackets with Different Base Designs by Ahmad Sheibaninia, Sepehr Sepasi, Mohammad Ali Saghiri, Setareh Sepasi

“…Freshly extracted first maxillary premolars (n=160) were embedded in resin blocks. A conventional stainless steel bracket, Equilibrium 2, and three types of self-ligating brackets, Speed, In-Ovation R, and Damon 3MX, were bonded to teeth and exposed to distilled water (groups 1, 3, 5, and 7) or acetic acid 3% (groups 2, 4, 6, 8) for 12 weeks. …”
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Investigation of in situ gelling alginate formulations as a sustained release vehicle for co-precipitates of dextromethrophan and Eudragit S 100 by Maghraby Gamal Mohamed El, Elzayat Ehab Mostafa, Alanazi Fars Kaed

“…Most formulations showed sustained release profiles similar to that of a commercial sustained-release liquid based on ion exchange resin. The release pattern indicated strict control of drug release both under gastric and intestinal conditions, suggesting the potential advantage of using a solid dispersion of drug-Eudragit S 100 to overcome the problem of dose dumping after the rupture of the pH dependent alginate gels…”
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Evaluation of Gingival Microleakage in Class II Composite Restorations with Different Lining Techniques: An In Vitro Study by Vedavathi Bore Gowda, B. V. Sreenivasa Murthy, Swaroop Hegde, Swapna Devarasanahalli Venkataramanaswamy, Veena Suresh Pai, Rashmi Krishna

“…To compare the microleakage in class II composite restorations without a liner/with resin modified glass ionomer and flowable composite liner. …”
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Crashworthiness of GFRP/aluminum hybrid square tubes under quasi-static compression and single/repeated impact by Zhang Liangliang, Li Chaojiang, Chen Yilong, Chen Yida, Su Zhihao, Wu Ye, Wu Qiulan, Wan Yun

“…This study aims to explore the crushing characteristics and failure mechanism of square hollow aluminum tubes wrapped with glass FRP (GFRP) fabricated by vacuum-assisted resin infusion with six types of lay-up directions. …”
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Fully 3D Printed Miniaturized Electrochemical Platform With Plug-and-Play Graphitized Electrodes: Exhaustively Validated for Dopamine Sensing by K S Jaya Lakshmi, Ramya K, Khairunnisa Amreen, Sanket Goel

“…This work focuses on developing a plug-and-play device using inexpensive and biodegradable UV resin fed 3D printing stereolithography (SLA) to produce miniaturized microfluidic platforms for electrochemical sensing. …”
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In vitro Evaluation of Repair Bond Strength to Bulk-fill Composites Using Two Silane-Free Universal Adhesives, with and without Silane Application by Alara AKSOY, Nazmiye DÖNMEZ

“…Aged composite samples were embedded in acrylic resin. For the repair, the specimen surfaces were roughened with a diamond bur. …”
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Theoretical framework and experimental validation for monitoring the glass transition temperature of thermosets using a low-cost Fresnel reflection sensor by James DR. Talbot, David King, Francisco N. Bogonez, Venkata R. Machavaram, Dee Harris, Madhav Ramesh, Surya D. Pandita, Liwei Wang, Maximilian Hlatky, Gerard F. Fernando

“…As predicted by the theoretical study, a distinct change in the slope of the Fresnel reflection sensor data were observed as the cross-linked resin was heated past the glass transition temperature. …”
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Comparison of Adaptation and Microleakage of CAD/CAM Restorations to Inlay Cavities Prepared by Using Different Finishing Methods by Ayben Şentürk, Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan, Merve Çakırbay Tanış, Mert Ocak, İbrahim Berk Bellaz

“…Inlay restorations milled from feldspathic ceramic blocks were cemented with resin cement. Adaptation and microleakage of the restorations were evaluated by micro-CT. …”
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Effect of two light activated in-office bleaching agents on microhardness of different esthetic restorative materials by Özgün Yusuf Özyılmaz, Tuncay Alptekin, Filiz Aykent, Haluk Barış Kara

“…However, Tetric EvoCeram composite resin material showed the least microhardness value (p<.05). …”
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Indigenous Populations, Plantations, and Agrarian Conflicts in Rural North Maluku during the Colonial Period from the 17th to the 20th Century by A. Rahman

“…The colonial and imperialist spirit, with its liberal capitalist views, significantly restricted indigenous freedoms to cultivate spices on their own plantations and manage forest products like resin. Additionally, indigenous people were prohibited from conducting trade with other traders, including fellow natives, traders from other parts of the archipelago, and foreign traders other than the Dutch.…”
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22 months follow-up of deep marginal acquisition with thermacut bur in management of deep subgingival interproximal carious lesions: a case report by Ahmed Khairy Elmorsy, Shereen Hafez Ibrahim, Hani Mohamed Essam El-Nahass, Ahmed El Zohairy

“…Material and methods A patient with a deep proximal cavity in the posterior tooth was thoroughly examined and underwent Thermacut Bur Gingivectomy (TBG) after caries removal followed by direct resin composite restoration of the prepared cavity. …”
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Improving the Performance and Biodegradability of Biocomposites Made from Banana Sap and Banana Fibres by Vimla Paul, Sudhakar Muniyasamy, Krishnan Kanny, Orebotse Joseph Botlhoko, Ponnurengam Malliappan Sivakumar

“…SEM analysis also showed a significant disintegration and surface degradation in BSMF compared to BSM and other control materials such as control resin and cellulose. CO2 mineralization results indicated a potential microbial bioassimilation of the materials under composting conditions. …”
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Digital Workflow for Indirect Bonding with 2D Lingual Brackets: A Case Report and Procedure Description by Federico Rosti, Maria Francesca Sfondrini, Davide Bressani, Marina Consuelo Vitale, Paola Gandini, Andrea Scribante

“…A virtual bracket positioning is performed using software (NemoCast, Dentaurum), and a prototyped transfer tray is created by a CAD-CAM device. 2D lingual brackets were positioned inside the tray, so the appliance was bonded to the dental surface using light curing adhesive resin. Conclusions. During orthodontic treatment, CAD/CAM technology could help clinicians. …”
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Electroforming-based micro-texturing: Advancements for surface engineering in EDM by Mariana Hernández-Pérez, Pedro M. Hernández-Castellano, Juan M. Vázquez-Martínez, María D. Marrero-Alemán

“…The process starts with the design of textured 3D models using CAD software, followed by their fabrication with MSLA, using high-resolution photosensitive resins. Subsequently, the parts are metallized by sputtering to give them electrical conductivity and, finally, they are subjected to an electroforming process in an electrolytic bath to generate the copper shells. …”
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Digitized thermo-responsive shape memory matrix band for tooth restorations by Chao Liu, Qin Huang, Bin Feng, Guanchen Ye, Yu Wang, Tianer Zhu, Junjie Wu, Lining Lin, Dongqi You, Haiping Yang, Weifang Zhang

“…Abstract Direct resin restoration has been widely used to restore the tooth defect for its convenience and minimal invasion. …”
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A New Functional Model for Prediction of Chaperone Activity of the Recombinant M. tb Acr (α-Crystallin) Using Insulin as Substrate by Gautam Krishnan, Utpal Roy

“…The recombinant Acr protein was purified by Nickel-NTA resin. The oligomeric state of Acr was confirmed by gel filtration chromatography using Sephacryl S-200 and Native-PAGE. …”
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Effect of Four Bleaching Regimens on Color Changes and Microhardness of Dental Nanofilled Composite by Simone Xavier Silva Costa, Anne Buss Becker, Alessandra Nara de Souza Rastelli, Leonor de Castro Monteiro Loffredo, Marcelo Ferrarezi de Andrade, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato

“…Twenty-five specimens (n=25) were made with a nanocomposite resin (Filtek Supreme XT). The specimens were divided into five groups equally (n=5): bleaching groups and control group, as follows: G1: artificial saliva at 37∘C; (control) G2: hydrogen peroxide (HP) at 7%; G3: hydrogen peroxide (HP) at 35%; G4: carbamide peroxide (CP) at 10%; G5: carbamide peroxide (CP) 35%. …”
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Relative abrasive potential of silica-based conventional and tablet dentifrices on enamel and dentin. by Shaira R Kasi, Rafaela Oliveira Pilecco, Lucas Saldanha da Rosa, João Paulo Mendes Tribst, Cornelis Johannes Kleverlaan, Mutlu Özcan, Albert J Feilzer

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Bovine enamel and dentin blocks were initially polished and embedded within a resin composite in square shapes (10×8×6 mm3). Employing toothbrushes equipped with nylon bristles, a toothbrushing machine was utilized, subjecting dentin specimens (n = 36) to 500 brush cycles and enamel samples to 5000 brush cycles (n = 36). …”
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