Monolithic carbon nanotube film thermoelectric generator. by Hasan, Mohammed Nazibul, A. Muthalif, Asan G., Saleh, Tanveer, Zhang, Zhi-Bin, Mohamed Ali, Mohamed Sultan

“…Equipped with eight pairs of the {p}-and {n}-type SWCNT thermoelements, the TEG exhibits an open-circuit voltage ( {V}_{text {oc}}{)} of 21.82 mV and an internal resistance of sim 16.56~Omega & , corresponding to a maximum output power of approximately 7.19~mu text{W} at a temperature gradient (Delta {T}) of 50 °C. Additionally, the TEG demonstrated its capability to harvest energy from a fingertip, generating a {V}_{text {oc}} of around 2.58 mV at a Delta {T} of 8.8 °C. …”

High linearity 8-bit VCO-based cascaded ΣΔADC for digital DC-DC converters by Foong, Huey Chian, Tan, Meng Tong, Zheng, Yuanjin

“…The proposed ADC adopts a robust VCO and a sixth-order delta-sigma modulation to attenuate the phase noise and output ripples. …”
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Interaction-mediating sequences within class I viral fusion glycoproteins : their roles in viral infection and in applications by Zhang, Simin

“…The antiviral activities of the HIV-1 Env MPER-derived peptides were abrogated upon Ala substitution of the Trp residues or deletion of the C-terminal cholesterol-interacting motif. …”
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An ultra-low-voltage VCO-based ΔΣ modulator using self-compensated current reference for variation tolerance by Narasimman, Neelakantan, Kim, Tony Tae-Hyoung

“…This paper introduces a voltage-controlled-oscillator-based (VCO-based) first-order delta-sigma (ΔΣ) modulator that uses a novel current reference to improve the robustness of the modulator at ultra-low operating voltages. …”
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Physics informed neural network-based high-frequency modeling of induction motors by Zhao, Zhenyu, Fan, Fei, Sun, Quqin, Jie, Huamin, Shu, Zhou, Wang, Wensong, See, Kye Yak

“…This symmetry enables the proposed model to be applicable for both star- and delta-connected induction motors without having to recalculate the circuit element values when changing the motor connection from star to delta and vice versa. …”
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Electrochemical pneumatic battery for untethered robotics by Ge, Junyu, Zhao, Yuchen, Wang, Yifan, Li, Hong

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Biodegradable polymers and composites with shape memory: a mini review by Mohd. Rusli, Najwa Wajihah, Adrus, Nadia, Jamaluddin, Jamarosliza

“…As a result, the development of biodegradable polymers such as poly(lactic) acid (PLA) and poly(1,8-octanediol-glycerol-1,12-dodecanedioate) (POGDA) blends and composites with other reinforcing fillers will be reviewed in this article.…”
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Profiling the growth conditions and persistent organic pollutants (POPS) tolerance of Phenoliferia glacialis USM-PSY62 by Ain Nur Afifah Azman, Shazilah Kamaruddin, Quay, Doris Huai Xia, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Noor Haza Fazlin Hashim, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Izwan Bharudin

“…This study aims to characterize the P. glacialis USM-PSY62 through the identification of the optimum growth parameters in different media (Yeast Peptone Dextrose, YPD & Yeast Malt, YM), temperature (4°C, 15°C, 20°C) and pH (6, 7, 8, 9) as well as their ability in carbon assimilation and extracellular enzyme production. …”
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Studies of seed-borne fungi of tropical pasture legume species by Nik, WZ, Parbery, DG

“…In order to isolate storage fungi, seeds were incubated on salt-malt agar. This medium was also effective in isolating pathogens which survived for long periods in seed, which suggests that such pathogens may share with storage fungi physiological characteristics which aid survival in seed. …”

Dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model in international finance : inflation inertia in a small open economy model by Teo, Jansen Tiu.

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Data for 'Extremely low surface recombination in 1 Ωcm n-type monocrystalline silicon' by Bonilla, R, Wilshaw, P

“…Data set embedded in Matlab figures representing the conductance-voltage spectra and interface state density (Dit) derived from it, effective lifetime (tau_eff) as a function minority carrier (Delta_n) and Surface potential, and surface recombination velocity and current calculated from lifetime data, as a function of injection level.…”

Planning for Post Disaster Recovery: Lesson Learnt from Flood Events in Kelantan Malaysia by Wan Mohd Rani, Wan Nurul Mardiah, Abdul Nifa, Faizatul Akmar, Ismail, Mohd Noorizhar, Khalid, Khairin Norhashidah

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Country governance nexus with the financial stability of banks: the moderating effect of country’s income level by Ghosh, Protap K., Kharuddin, Saira B., Kamarudin, Fakarudin B.

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Exploring the Mechanical Behavior of a Traditional Japanese Joint for Flexible Structural Design by Ortea Varela, Ines

“…Subsequently, all iterations were fabricated through 3D printing using PLA and subjected to three-point bending testing. …”
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Fabrication of artificial defects using 3D printing for non-destructive testing applications to determine the location size and shape of defects by Muhammad Azman Subehi

“…One specimen will be made out of Aluminium Silicate (AlSi) and the other specimen will be made out of PolyLactic Acid (PLA). Both specimens will be fabricated with defects inside them. …”
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Identifying new process parameters for preparing poly-caprolactone powder with a solution spraying technique by Phattanaphibul, Thittikorn, Sanguanphak, Haruthai

“…A simple solution spraying technique successfully used for preparing poly-lactic acid (PLA) powder, was applied for PCL. Initial investigations suggested revisiting its process parameters. …”
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The impact of evolving SARS-CoV-2 mutations and variants on COVID-19 vaccines by McLean, Gary R., Kamil, Jeremy, Lee, Benhur, Moore, Penny, Schulz, Thomas F., Muik, Alexander, Sahin, Ugur, Tureci, Ozlem, Pather, Shanti

“…Data from clinical trials and real-world evidence suggest that current vaccines remain highly effective against the alpha variant (B.1.1.7), while some vaccines have reduced efficacy and effectiveness against symptomatic disease caused by the beta variant (B.1.351) and the delta variant (B.1.617.2); however, effectiveness against severe disease and hospitalization caused by delta remains high. …”
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The effect of surface roughness on friction properties of silica-filled epoxidised natural rubber by Che Aziz, Ahmad Kifli, Samion, Syahrullail, Abdul Hamid, Mohd. Kameil, Zaeimoedin, Teku Zakwan

“…On dynamic mechanical properties, the ENR 50/silica possessed the highest tangent delta value and all tangent delta values increased with a change of frequency from 1 to 10 Hz. …”

Design and investigation of block copolymers for dispersion of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrices by Liu, Chengyin

“…To further improve the tensile properties of the SWNTs/epoxy nanocomposites, we fabricated another series of PI-derived block copolymers via ring-opening polymerization initiated from hydroxyl-terminated polyimide of lactide and allyl-bearing 2-methyl-2-(allyloxycarbonyl)propylene carbonate) (MAC) to produce PLA-b-PI-b-PLA (TB1) and PMAC-b-PI-b-PMAC (TB2) which are polyester and poly(ester-carbonate)-derived, respectively. …”
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3D printing of mycelium engineered living materials using a waste-based ink and non-sterile conditions. by Soh, Eugene, Teoh, Jia Heng, Leong, Brendon, Xing, Tingrong, Le Ferrand, Hortense

“…An agar gel was chosen as the printing medium and supplemented with coffee grounds, malt and peptone to double the growth rate and density of the mycelium by Pleurotus ostreatus. …”
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