Measurement of buried undercut structures in microfluidic devices by laser fluorescent confocal microscopy by Li, Shiguang, Liu, Jing, Nguyen, Nam-Trung, Fang, Zhong Ping, Yoon, Soon Fatt

“…In this paper, we first apply the laser fluorescent confocal microscopy and intensity differentiation algorithm to obtain the complete three-dimensional profile of the buried, undercut structures in microfluidic devices, which are made by the soft lithography technique and bonded by the oxygen plasma method. The impact of material wettability and the refractive index (n) mismatch among the liquid, samples, cover layer, and objective on the measurement accuracy are experimentally investigated.…”
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Zinc hydroxyapatite catalyst for decomposition of 2-propanol by Low, Hou Ran, Avdeev, Maxim, Ramesh, Kanaparthi, White, Timothy John

“…The preferential displacement of tunnel calcium (Ca2+) by covalently bonded Zn2+ inhibits crystal growth and promotes the retention of an amorphous (10-20 wt%) component. …”
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Mechanism of PVA fibers in mitigating explosive spalling of engineered cementitious composite at elevated temperature by Liu, Jin-Cheng, Tan, Kang Hai

“…Microstructure and EDX analysis were conducted to achieve a better understanding of how PVA fibers actually function to increase hot permeability before melting. The enlarged empty zones around the PVA fibers were the reason for the significant increase in permeability. …”
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Non-motorised transport prioritisation model using spatial intelligence by Poyil, Rohith P., Lopez, Maria Cecilia Rojas, Wong, Yiik Diew

“…The NMT prioritisation model was developed based on NMT movements in relation to spatial features such as residential buildings, community centres, schools and hospitals, recreation and sports centres, economic zones, transport hubs, bus stops and green spaces. …”
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Multilevel mechanisms driving intraplate volcanism in Central Mongolia revealed by adjoint waveform tomography of receiver function and ambient noise data by Xu, Mijian, Wang, Kai, Chen, Jing, He, Jing, Liu, Qinya, Liu, Yiduo, Huang, Zhouchuan, Tong, Ping

“…The small-scale low-velocity zones in the crust and uppermost mantle reveal a crustal magma reservoir and partially molten subcontinental lithospheric mantle (SCLM). …”
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On assuming Mean Radiant Temperature equal to air temperature during PMV-based thermal comfort study in air-conditioned buildings by Chaudhuri, Tanaya, Soh, Yeng Chai, Bose, Sumanta, Xie, Lihua, Li, Hua

“…A worldwide database of about 10000 occupants covering 9 climatic zones and 4 seasons has been studied. The effect on comfort indices-Predicted Mean Vote (PMV), Actual Mean Vote (AMV), Thermal Acceptability Vote (TSA) and Thermal Preference Vote (MCI) are presented. …”
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Structural Study of the Apatite Nd 8 Sr 2 Si 6 O... by An, Tao, Orera, Alodia, Baikie, Tom, Herrin, Jason S., Piltz, Ross O., Slater, Peter R., Sanjuán, María L., White, Timothy John

“…A single-crystal structure determination of Nd8Sr2Si6O26 apatite, a prototype intermediate-temperature electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells grown by the floating-zone method, was completed using the combination of Laue neutron diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Mass transfer studies in shallow bubble column reactors by Lau, Raymond, Lee, Pei Hui Venus, Chen, Tao

“…A single nozzle distributor is not suitable for shallow bubble column operations due to the large initial bubbles and the large volume of dead zone generated. It is also found that the different dependence of the liquid-side mass transfer coefficient on the superficial gas velocity observed in the literatures is due to the different bubble rising regimes.…”
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Part III Singapore : the future project cargo hub of Southeast Asia by Heng, Yi Quan.

“…The emergence of Southeast Asia as one of the most important trade zones in the world is seen by many as the growth centre in the global economy. …”
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The software development of a glass-free 3D display system by Gu, Xiaofan

“…But nowadays, the problems that restrict the commercialization of glass-free 3D display are the low resolution, low illumination and narrow viewing zones. In this project, the imaging methods of autostereoscopic display was introduced. …”
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Reinitiation of modern-style plate tectonics in the Early Neoproterozoic: evidence from a ∼930 Ma blueschist-facies terrane in South China by Wu, L-G, Chen, Y, Palin, RM, Li, Q-L, Zhao, L, Li, Y-B, Li, C-F, Li, Y-L, Li, X-H

“…Peak pressure–temperature conditions of ∼425–475 ℃ and ∼0.8–1.1 GPa recorded by these units represent an average geothermal gradient of ∼14 ℃/km, characteristic of cold subduction zones. Available geologic and geochronologic constraints indicate that the Tianli Schist protolith was deposited in the southeast margin of the Yangtze Block and subsequently experienced blueschist-facies metamorphism during ocean closure at ∼930 Ma. …”

Evolutionary shifts in the thermal biology of a subterranean mammal: the effect of habitat aridity by Merchant, H, Hart, D, Bennett, N, Janse van Vuuren, A, Freeman, M, McKechnie, A, Faulkes, C, Mordaunt, N, Portugal, SJ

“…This study examined the thermal physiological adaptations of common mole-rats (Cryptomys hottentotus hottentotus) across five populations along an aridity gradient, challenging the expectation that increased aridity would lead to reduced metabolic rate (MR), lower body temperatures (Tb), and broader thermoneutral zones (TNZ). Contrary to predictions, no significant, consistent differences in MR, Tb, or thermal conductance were observed between populations, suggesting uniform thermoregulatory mechanisms across habitats. …”

Structural upgrading of reinforced concrete beams by MacAlevey, Niall F.

“…A modified slant shear test was used to measure the bond between preplaced aggregate concrete and plain concrete. …”
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Characterization and structural modification of polysilsesquioxanes for low dielectric constant (k) applications in deep sub-micron devices by Siew, Yong Kong.

“…On the other hand, thin film characterization and thermal analysis techniques gave evidences which support the notion that the redistribution of Si-0 and Si-ll bonds is the reaction mechanism responsible for the chemical changes induced by heating. …”
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Three-phase elliptical inclusions with internal uniform hydrostatic stress resultants in isotropic laminated plates by Wang, Xu, Zhou, Kun

“…Within the framework of the Kirchhoff-Love isotropic and laminated plate theory, we study the internal stress resultants of a three-phase elliptical inclusion which is bonded to an infinite matrix through an interphase layer. …”
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Mechanically durable and damage resilient dielectric elastomer actuators by Tan, Matthew Wei Ming

“…Owing to the dynamic nature of hydrogen bonds, elastomers were imparted with self-healing capabilities, at which bond reformation can be accelerated by incorporating polar solvents. …”
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Structure and subunit arrangement of Mycobacterial F1FO ATP synthase and novel features of the unique mycobacterial subunit δ by Kamariah, Neelagandan, Huber, Roland G., Nartey, Wilson, Bhushan, Shashi, Bond, Peter J., Grüber, Gerhard

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Light-activated, bioadhesive, poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) brush coatings by Wang, Jian, Karami, Peyman, Ataman, Nariye Cavusoglu, Pioletti, Dominique P., Steele, Terry W. J., Klok, Harm-Anton

“…UV-irradiation of the TFMDA containing brushes transforms the diazirine moieties into reactive carbenes that can insert into C-H, N-H, and O-H bonds and mediate the formation of covalent bonds between the brush surface and meniscus tissue. …”
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The magnificent manifestation of Nd0.7Sr0.3MnO3 ceramics: A comprehensive exploration of different wet chemical routes via sol-gel and thermal treatment methods by Hon, Xiao Tong, Lau, Lik Nguong, Lim, Kean Pah, Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa, Chen, Soo Kien, Shabdin, Muhammad Kashfi, Miryala, Muralidhar, Shaari, Abdul Halim

“…The XRD analysis revealed a single high-purity NSMO phase with insignificant alteration in Mn-O bond length and Mn-O-Mn bond angle for both samples. …”
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Part I: Chemical functionalization of peptides and proteins. Part II: Synthetic studies towards the total synthesis of Platensimycin by Jenefer Alam

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