A multiphysics model of photo-sensitive hydrogels in response to light-thermo-pH-salt coupled stimuli for biomedical applications by Chen, Xiao, Li, Hua, Lam, King-Yeung

“…This paper aims to unveil the fundamental response mechanism of photo-sensitive hydrogels subject to light-thermo-pH-salt coupled stimuli, for their potential biomedical uses such as cell scaffolds and extracellular matrices, where biological activity largely depends on internal electrochemical changes. …”
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Multi-physics modeling of melting-solidification characteristics in laser powder bed fusion process of 316L stainless steel by Shan, Xiuyang, Pan, Zhenggao, Gao, Mengdi, Han, Lu, Choi, Joon-Phil, Zhang, Haining

“…In the laser powder bed fusion process, the melting-solidification characteristics of 316L stainless steel have a great effect on the workpiece quality. …”
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Material characterization, thermal analysis, and mechanical performance of a laser-polished Ti alloy prepared by selective laser melting by Li, Yu-Hang, Wang, Bing, Ma, Cheng-Peng, Fang, Zhi-Hao, Chen, Long-Fei, Guan, Ying-Chun, Yang, Shou-Feng

“…This paper examines the mechanical performances of a laser polished surface fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM). Compared with the original SLM surface, systematic measurements revealed that the surface roughness of the laser polished surface can be effectively reduced from 6.53 μm to 0.32 μm, while the microhardness and wear resistance increased by 25% and 39%, respectively. …”
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Laser-induced melt-mediated Ni(Pt) germanosilicide formation on condensed Si1-xGex/Si substrates by Setiawan, Y., Lee, Pooi See, Balakumar, S., Pey, Kin Leong, Wang, X. C.

“…Laser-induced melt-mediated Ni-based germanosilicide has been formed on condensed SiGe substrates (with 40% Ge). …”
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Poly(ß-hydroxy thioether)s: synthesis through thiol-epoxy ‘click’ reaction and post-polymerization modification to main-chain polysulfonium salts by Stuparu, Mihaiela Corina, Khan, Anzar

“…The thioether group can be modified by a post-polymerization alkylation reaction to access antibiofouling and antibacterial ß-hydroxy sulfonium salts. Overall, therefore, the thiol-epoxy reaction is highly utilitarian in the context of polymer synthesis. …”
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Production and optimisation of used cooking palm oil into protected fat calcium salts by fusion method using response surface methodology (RSM) by Mohamad Asrol, Kalam, Pak Dek, Mohd Sabri, Suyub, I. B., Sugnaseelan, Sumita, Jusoh, Shokri

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Additive manufacturing of multiple materials by selective laser melting : Ti-alloy to stainless steel via a Cu-alloy interlayer by Tey, Cher Fu, Tan, Xipeng, Sing, Swee Leong, Yeong, Wai Yee

“…In this work, the selective laser melting (SLM) process was used to manufacture MM parts which feature steep material transitions from 316L stainless steel (SS) to Ti-6Al-4V (TiA) through an interlayer of HOVADUR® K220 copper–alloy (CuA). …”
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A comparative study on thermal conductivity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes/expanded graphite/graphene enhanced molten nitrate salt: a review by Li, Li, Muhamad, Mat Noor, Kadirgama, Kumaran

“…This review presents a comprehensive comparative study on the thermal conductivity enhancement of molten nitrate salt when integrated with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTS), expanded graphite, and graphene. …”
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Ethnic differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dietary salt intake and association with hypertension in Malaysia: a multi-centre cross-sectional study by Chia, Yook Chin, Ching, Siew Mooi, Chew, Ming Tsuey, Devaraj, Navin Kumar, Oui, Jethro Ee Keat, Lim, Hooi Min, Chew, Bee Nah, Mohamed, Mohazmi, Ooi, Pei Boon, Cheng, Maong Hui, Beh, Hooi Chin, Chung, Felicia Fei-Lei

“…The association between high salt intake and elevated blood pressure levels has been well-documented. …”

A study on the use of femtosecond laser to perform surface polishing on a selective laser melting manufactured type 316L stainless steel by Ong, Kenrick Jin Hao

“…In this project, the author studied the use of femtosecond (fs) laser to perform laser polishing on the surface of interest of an additive manufactured 316L Stainless Steel sample. Selective Laser Melting (SLM) was the technique used to produce the sample. …”
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The effect of manufacturing method: direct compression, hot-melt extrusion, and 3D printing on polymer stability and drug release from polyethylene oxide tablets by Nashed, Nour, W. Greenland, Barnaby, Majumder, Mridul, Lam, Matthew, Ghafourian, Taravat, Nokhodchi, Ali

“…Tablets were manufactured by direct compression, compression of hot-melt extrudates, HME, (at 150 oC), or by FDM 3D-printing FDM (at 220 oC). …”
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Physical and chemical properties of a lipase-transesterified palm stearin/palm kernel olein blend and its isopropanol-solid and high melting triacylglycerol fractions by Chu, B.S., Ghazali, H.M., Lai, O.M., Che Man, Y.B., Yusof, S.

“…Heating thermograms of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) illustrated that the high-melting TG peaks in the transesterified blend were reduced in size while the low-melting TG peaks were broadened, mainly due to the rearrangement of FA to form lower-melting TG. …”
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Investigation of wettability properties of laser surface modified rare earth Mg alloy by Khadka, Indira, Castagne, Sylvie, Wang, Zhongke, Zheng, Hongyu

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Kinetics of nitrogen solution from arc plasmas into liquid iron. by Esimai, Charles Nduka.

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Tribological properties of three-dimensionally printed Ti-6Al-4V material via electron beam melting process tested against 100Cr6 steel without and with Hank's solution by Khun, Nay Win, Toh, Wei Quan, Tan, Xi Peng, Liu, Erjia, Tor, Shu Beng

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Laser powder bed fusion of light-weight, high-strength steels by Ajit, Ponnappan Appan

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Heat storage performance analysis and parameter design for encapsulated phase change materials by Yu, Qinghua, Romagnoli, Alessandro, Al-Duri, Bushra, Xie, Danmei, Ding, Yulong, Li, Yongliang

“…The Cu/Ni capsule has smaller critical core/shell size ratio to avoid cracking than the salts/SiC capsule, while the former offers a shorter melting period. …”
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Weather radar to study rain and cloud events by Tan, Xin Yi

“…A relation for melting layer’s height and ground temperature was noticed and a trend in melting layer’s height was seen as it shifts from tropical, sub-tropical and temperature climate. …”
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Physical properties of palm kernel olein-anhydrous milk fat mixtures transesterified using mycelium-bound lipase from Rhizomucor miehei by Liew, Margaret Y.B., Ghazali, H.M., Long, K., Lai, O.M., Yazid, A.M.

“…The triglyceride (TG) profile, slip melting point, solid fat content, melting thermogram and the polymorphic form of the unreacted and transesterified mixtures were evaluated. …”
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Cloud detection and attenuation modelling in tropical region by Yuan, Feng

“…After comparing the convective rain melting layer top heights withe the corresponding 0 °C isotherm heights, it is found that for convective rain events, the threshold to detect melting layer should be modified to ρHV = 0.95 for tropical region. …”
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