M-OTDR sensing system based on 3D encoded microstructures by Sun, Qizhen, Ai, Fan, Liu, Deming, Cheng, Jianwei, Luo, Hongbo, Peng, Kuan, Luo, Yiyang, Yan, Zhijun, Shum, Perry Ping

“…In this work, a quasi-distributed sensing scheme named as microstructured OTDR (M-OTDR) by introducing ultra-weak microstructures along the fiber is proposed. Owing to its relative higher reflectivity compared with the backscattered coefficient in fiber and three dimensional (3D) i.e. wavelength/frequency/time encoded property, the M-OTDR system exhibits the superiorities of high signal to noise ratio (SNR), high spatial resolution of millimeter level and high multiplexing capacity up to several ten thousands theoretically. …”
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Additive manufacturing of electrochemical interfaces : simultaneous detection of biomarkers by Ho, Eugene Hong Zhuang, Ambrosi, Adriano, Pumera, Martin

“…Their performance in terms of sensitivity, selectivity and reproducibility is evaluated and compared to conventional glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Owing to the excellent electrocatalytic properties of the 3D-printed gold (Au) electrode, a clear separation between the anodic oxidation signal of ascorbic acid and uric acid in differential pulse voltammogram (DPV) could be obtained, allowing simultaneous quantification of these biomarkers. …”
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Numerical study on electrochemical performance of low-temperature micro-solid oxide fuel cells with submicron platinum electrodes by Yoon, Yong-Jin, Su, Pei-Chen, Park, Jee Min, Kim, Dae Yun, Baek, Jong Dae, Lee, Seong Hyuk

“…It was found that the electrochemical performance increased with the increase in operating temperature, owing to both rapid electrochemical reactions and ionic conduction, even in µ-SOFC. …”
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High-performance reverse osmosis membranes fabricated on highly porous microstructured supports by Lee, Jaewoo, Wang, Rong, Bae, Tae-Hyun

“…The rapid desolvation formed the narrow and regularly arranged pore structure in the sublayer, and we proposed the mechanism for the sublayer structure formation based on analyses of the thermodynamic properties of such a binary system. Owing to the narrow and regular structure, the HPμS support membranes showed the exceptional mechanical strength, which was comparable to the strength of support membranes used for conventional RO membranes. …”
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Disposable flow cytometer with high efficiency in particle counting and sizing using an optofluidic lens by Song, Chaolong, Luong, Trung-Dung, Kong, Tian Fook, Nguyen, Nam-Trung, Asundi, Anand Krishna

“…The variations of the signal peak values are reduced, owing to the small beam width at the beam waist. …”
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Mechanistic and thermodynamic studies of oxyanion sorption by various synthetic Mg/Al layered double hydroxides by Lim, Teik-Thye, Goh, Kok Hui, Goei, Ronn, Dong, Zhili

“…LDHs prepared by the fast coprecipitation with hydrothermal treatment (FCHT) method and sol-gel with solvothermal treatment method (SGST) had higher oxyanion (i.e. arsenate) removal efficiency than those prepared by the conventional routes, owing to their lower carbonate content, higher surface area, larger pore volume, larger pore size, and nanocrystalline characteristic. …”
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Transparent, flexible, all-reduced graphene oxide thin film transistors by He, Qiyuan, Wu, Shixin, Gao, Shuang, Cao, Xiehong, Yin, Zongyou, Li, Hai, Chen, Peng, Zhang, Hua

“…Owing to their unique thickness-dependent electronic properties, together with perfect flexibility and transparency, graphene and its relatives make fantastic material for use in both active channel and electrodes in various electronic devices. …”
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Estimating global demand for land-based transportation services using the shared socioeconomic pathways scenario framework by Nkiriki, J, Jaramillo, P, Williams, N, Davis, A, Armanios, DE

“…The global demand for transportation is growing owing to accelerated socioeconomic development worldwide. …”

Steering perovskite precursor solutions for multijunction photovoltaics by Hu, S, Wang, J, Zhao, P, Pascual, J, Wang, J, Rombach, F, Dasgupta, A, Liu, W, Truong, MA, Zhu, H, Kober-Czerny, M, Drysdale, JN, Smith, JA, Yuan, Z, Aalbers, GJW, Schipper, NRM, Yao, J, Nakano, K, Turren-Cruz, S-H, Dallmann, A, Christoforo, MG, Ball, JM, McMeekin, DP, Zaininger, K-A, Liu, Z, Noel, NK, Tajima, K, Chen, W, Ehara, M, Janssen, RAJ, Wakamiya, A, Snaith, HJ

“…Multijunction photovoltaics (PVs) are gaining prominence owing to their superior capability of achieving power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) beyond the radiative limit of single-junction cells^1-8, where improving narrow bandgap tin–lead perovskites is critical for thin-film devices⁹. …”

Evaluation of cutting parameters on heat-affected zone in wood plastic composites by pulsed fiber laser by Domadia, Mohd Khairul, Ismail, Mohd Idris Shah, Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri, Mohd Pisa, Mohd Hanif

“…Biodegradable and environmentally friendly composite materials such as wood plastic composites (WPCs) have gained attention in industrial applications due to environmental concerns and global sustainability goals. However, owing to their unique structures and properties, cutting on WPCs can be challenging. …”
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The impact of the digital economy on industrial structure upgrading and sustainable entrepreneurial growth by Deevi, Durga Praveen, Allur, Naga Sushma, Dondapati, Koteswararao, Chetlapalli, Himabindu, Kodadi, Sharadha, Perumal, Thinagaran

“…The way businesses function and communicate with one another is changing quickly owing to the digital economy, which gives entrepreneurs new business options with sustainability. …”

Recent insight into the advances and prospects of microbial lipases and their potential applications in industry by Eskandari, Azadeh, Thean, Chor Leow, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin, Oslan, Siti Nurbaya

“…Presently, microbial lipases are gaining significant focus owing to the rapid progress in enzyme technology and their widespread implementation in multiple industrial procedures. …”

LTEM: Lightweight Trust Evaluation Model in IoT Environment by Alhandi, Somya Abdulkarim, Kamaludin, Hazalila, Mohammed Alduais, Nayef Abdulwahab, Mohd Safar, Noor Zuraidin, A. Mostafa, Salama

“…Furthermore, utilizing cloud-based packet evaluation frameworks frequently leads to inaccuracies, unreliability, and energy inefficiencies owing to the transfer of untrusted data. The current study introduces a streamlined trust assessment framework called the lightweight trust evaluation model (LTEM), custom-built for IoT settings to combat these obstacles. …”
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Current trends in additive manufacturing of selective laser melting for biomedical implant applications by Nazari, Aufa Adlia, Hassan, Mohamad Zaki, Ismail, Zarini, Ramlie, Faizir, Jamaludin, Khairur Rijal, Md. Daud, Mohd. Yusof, Ren, James

“…This review studied the issue of metallic implants designed by powder bed fusion of selective laser melting (SLM) techniques on the surface morphology, stress shielding effects, osseointegration, and antibacterial capabilities owing to implant failure. The rate of degradation and corrosion resistance of the metallic SLM implant, which would have an impact on cell proliferation and bone remodeling between the surrounding tissue, were discussed. …”
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Tribological performance and mechanism of graphite, hBN and MoS2 as nano-additives in palm kernel oil-based lubricants: a comparative study by Azman, Nurul Farhanah, Samion, Syahrullail, Paiman, Zulhanafi, Abdul Hamid, Mohd. Kameil

“…Layered nanoparticles have received considerable interest in tribological applications owing to their outstanding tribological performances, including in vegetable oil-based lubricants. …”

Experimental and numerical studies of S960 ultra-high strength steel welded I-section columns by Su, Andi, Liang, Yating, Zhao, Ou

“…A testing programme, including initial geometric imperfection measurements and ten pin-ended column tests, was conducted. The testing programme was accompanied by a numerical modelling programme, where finite element models were firstly developed and validated against the test results, and then employed to perform parametric studies to generate further numerical data. …”
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Structure-activity relationships of photo-activated soft tissue Adhesive by Wicaksono, Gautama

“…Soft tissue fixation relies on mechanical means such as sutures, pins, and screws, with potential complications such as concentrated tissue damage, perforation, and the need for secondary surgeries. …”
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Stomach tissue classification using autofluorescence spectroscopy and machine learning by Lim, Soo Y., Yoon, Hong M., Kook, Myeong-Cherl, Jang, Jin I., So, Peter T. C., Kang, Jeon W., Kim, Hyung M.

“…In recent years, alternative histochemical evaluation methods have been pursued to accelerate intraoperative diagnosis, often by bypassing the time-consuming step of dyeing. Owing to strong endogenous signals from coenzymes, metabolites, and proteins, autofluorescence spectroscopy is a favorable candidate technique to achieve this aim. …”
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Real-Time Tunable Gas Sensing Platform Based on SnO2 Nanoparticles Activated by Blue Micro-Light-Emitting Diodes by Nam, Gi B., Ryu, Jung-El, Eom, Tae H., Kim, Seung J., Suh, Jun M., Lee, Seungmin, Choi, Sungkyun, Moon, Cheon W., Park, Seon J., Lee, Soo M., Kim, Byungsoo, Park, Sung H., Yang, Jin W., Min, Sangjin

“…Micro-light-emitting diodes (μLEDs) have gained significant interest as an activation source for gas sensors owing to their advantages, including room temperature operation and low power consumption. …”
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Architectures of Microbiality: From Diatoms to Diatom Houses by Luo, Xuan

“…From the early 19th century to the mid-20th century, rapid advances in optical microscopy dramatically unveiled the microbial world, during which diatoms, owing to their astonishing biological properties, forms, and material possibilities, became the subject of wonderment by a diverse group of naturalists, artists, and architects. …”
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