Microstructures, Mechanical Behavior, and Radiation Damage of (TiVCr)x-(TaW)1-x Binary System High-Entropy Alloy Films by Rongbin Li, Tian Huang, Jing Zhang, Chunxia Jiang, Yong Zhang, Peter K. Liaw

“…The surface morphology, element composition, roughness, and phase structure of the coatings were studied with scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), atomic force microscope (AFM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The results show that at x = 0.51, the films had the best mechanical properties under the action of multiple strengthening mechanisms, and the hardness and modulus reached 27.61 GPa and 274.42 GPa, respectively. …”
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Tuneable Liquid Crystal Micro-Lens Array for Image Contrast Enhancement in a Pixelated Thin Film Photo-Transistor Flat Panel Imager by Kun Li, Daping Chu, Jiaqi Chu, Shuhei Kitajima, Tokiyoshi Matsuda, Mutsu Kimura

“…An optimised effective focal length (EFL) has been calculated for the designed LCML to best relay the objects or contents on a paper to the TFPT pixel plane. …”
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Stable, high-sensitivity and fast-response photodetectors based on lead-free Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite films by Yang, Jie, Bao, Chunxiong, Ning, Weihua, Wu, Bo, Ji, Fuxiang, Yan, Zhibo, Tao, Youtian, Liu, Jun-Ming, Sum, Tze Chien, Bai, Sai, Wang, Jianpu, Huang, Wei, Zhang, Wenjing, Gao, Feng

“…In this work, the first highly sensitive and fast-response lead-free perovskite photodetectors based on Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite films are demonstrated. A convenient solution method is developed to deposit high-quality Cs2AgBiBr6 film with large grain sizes, low trap densities, and long charge carrier lifetimes. …”
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Wear and Corrosion Performance of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Arc-Coated TiN/CrN Nano-Multilayer Film by Cheng-Hsun Hsu, Chun-Yin Lin, Jian-Xun Chen

“…In short, the use of CAD-coated TiN/CrN multilayer film enhanced the surface properties of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, with the best wear and corrosion resistance achieved at −150 V bias. …”
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PES-Ag3PO4/g-C3N4 mixed matrix film photocatalyst for degradation of methyl orange dye by Mohamad Mukhair, Hayati, Abdullah, Abdul Halim, Zainal, Zulkarnain, Lim, Hong Ngee

“…The film’s photoactivity showed that 13 wt % was the best loading of Ag3PO4/g-C3N4 composite, and the degradation performance was maintained up to three cycles. …”

Epitaxial Growth of SrTiO3 Films on Cube-Textured Cu-Clad Substrates by PLD at Low Temperature Under Reducing Atmosphere by J. A. Padilla, E. Xuriguera, L. Rodríguez, A. Vannozzi, M. Segarra, G. Celentano, M. Varela

“…Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurements showed that STO films are continuous, dense, and smooth with very low roughness (between 5 and 7 nm). …”
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Characterization and cell viability of probiotic/prebiotics film based on duck feet gelatin: a novel poultry gelatin as a suitable matrix for probiotics by Ahmadreza Abedinia, Faezeh Alimohammadi, Farangis Teymori, Najibeh Razgardani, Mohammad Reza Saeidi Asl, Fazilah Arif, Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi, Nurul Huda, Jumardi Roslan

“…The estimated shelf-life of surviving bacteria in the SEFs stored at 4 and 25 ◦C showed that gum arabic showed the best performance and enhanced the viability of L. casei by 42% and 45%, respectively. …”
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Increasing the electrochemical activity of basal plane sites in porous 3D edge rich MoS2 thin films for the hydrogen evolution reaction by Li, S, Zhou, S, Wang, X, Tang, P, Pasta, M, Warner, J

“…Previous work on edge-rich MoS2 nanoplatelet 3D porous films (3D-ER-MoS2) shows they are promising catalysts, yet have basal planes that are inactive. …”

Effects of aging time on microstructure, hydrophobic and optical properties of BiFeO3 thin films synthesized via sol-gel method by Baqiah, Hussein Abdullah Hussein, Talib, Zainal Abidin, Shaari, Abdul Halim, Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa, Liew, Josephine Ying Chyi, Ibrahim, Noor Baa'yah

“…The films showed maximum optical transmittance (81 – 90 %) in the range 600 – 800 nm. …”
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A Potential of New Untreated Bio-Reinforcement from <i>Caesalpinia sappan</i> L. Wood Fiber for Polybutylene Succinate Composite Film by Ekkachai Martwong, Yvette Tran, Nattawadee Natsrita, Chaithip Kaewpang, Kittisak Kongsuk, Yeampon Nakaramontri, Nathapong Sukhawipat

“…The properties of the composite have been improved by the addition of CSWF from 5 phr to 10 phr, while with the addition of 15 phr, the properties were dropped. The result showed that CSWF could be used as a new reinforcement without any treatment, and 10 phr of CSWF was the best formulation of a new biocomposite film. …”
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Investigation of Ultrasonic Treatment on Physicochemical, Structural and Morphological Properties of Sodium Alginate/AgNPs/Apple Polyphenol Films and Its Preservation Effect on Str... by Wenting Lan, Siying Li, Shiti Shama, Yuqing Zhao, Dur E. Sameen, Li He, Yaowen Liu

“…The results showed that the SA: AgNPs ratio of 7:3 and the ultrasonic time for 30 min have the best comprehensive performance, and SA/AgNPs/APP films showed the lowest water vapor permeability value of 0.75 × 10⁻¹¹ g/m·s·Pa. …”
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Characterization and cell viability of probiotic/prebiotics film based on duck feet gelatin: a novel poultry gelatin as a suitable matrix for probiotics by Ahmadreza Abedinia, Faezeh Alimohammadi, Farangis Teymori, Najibeh Razgardani, Mohammad Reza Saeidi Asl, Fazilah Ariffin, Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi, Nurul Huda, Jumardi Roslan

“…The estimated shelf-life of surviving bacteria in the SEFs stored at 4 and 25 °C showed that gum arabic showed the best performance and enhanced the viability of L. casei by 42% and 45%, respectively. …”
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Nanomechanical, Structural and Electrochemical Investigation of Amorphous and Crystalline MoO₃ Thin-Film Cathodes in Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries by Wissem Methani, Edit Pál, Sándor Lipcsei, Dávid Ugi, Zoltán Pászti, István Groma, Péter Jenei, Zoltán Dankházi, Robert Kun

“…Based on the electrochemical test results, as-prepared thin films that did not go under any heat treatment showed the best performance and stability throughout cycling around 50 μAh initial capacity when cycled at C/2. …”
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Fabrication of a Novel Ta(Zn)O Thin Film on Titanium by Magnetron Sputtering and Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation for Cell Biocompatibilities and Antibacterial Applications by Heng-Li Huang, Ming-Tzu Tsai, Yin-Yu Chang, Yi-Jyun Lin, Jui-Ting Hsu

“…The deposited Ta(Zn)O showed the best antibacterial performance. The Ta(Zn)O coated Ti showed lower level of the cell viability in MG-63 cells compared to other groups, indicating that Zn-doped Ta(Zn)O coatings may restrict the cell viability of hard tissue-derived MG-63 cells. …”
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‘We’re All Sinners Here’: A Microhistorical Exploration of the Deviance-Identification Nexus by Yasaman Sadeghi

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Effect of C2H2 flow rate on microstructure, properties, and application in micro-drilling of a-C:H films deposited by PECVD by Beibei Ren, Yu Xia, Yanjun Chen, Yifan Su, Jia Lou, Cheng Zhang, Peng Tang, Songsheng Lin, Mingjiang Dai

“…The results showed that a-C:H film deposited on the surface of the micro-drill showed the best machining performance when the C2H2 flow rate was 180 sccm. …”
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Phosphoric acid doped fuel cell membranes by radiation grafting of 4-Vinylpyridine/Comonomers mixtures onto poly(ethylene-co-tetrafluoroethylene) films by Sithambaranathan, Paveswari

“…ETFE-g-P(4-VP/1-VIm)/PA membrane showed the best fuel cell performance (226 mW/cm2) at 120 °C and 20 % RH conditions compared to the other two membranes and this is due to the increase of number of protonated pyridine and imidazole rings that could host more PA. …”
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Phosphoric acid doped fuel cell membranes by radiation grafting of 4-vinylpyridine/comonomers mixtures onto poly (Ethylene-co-tetrafluoroethylene) films by Sithambaranathan, Paveswari

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Effect of Pre-Oxidation on High-Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Al-Si Coating on Nickel-Based Superalloy by Yanmei Li, Haishuang Lv, Yabin Li, Naiwen Fan

“…The samples pre-oxidized at 950 °C for 7 h show the best oxidation resistance in a 1000 °C constant temperature oxidation process, more α-Al₂O₃ oxides are generated on the coating surface and the element diffusion between the matrix and the coating caused by overly long oxidation time is avoided.…”
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Analysis of the Fluid Cavitation Effect of Friction Pair on Double Arc Groove Hydro-viscous Drive by Ren Zhong, Zhang Hong, Liu Qiuzu

“…Taking the double arc groove hydro-viscous drive which uses fiction plate as the research object,the Fluent fluid analysis software is used to calculate the fluid cavitation effect of friction pair,the influence of rotation speed and fluid viscosity on cavitation zone is analyzed,as well as before and after oil film bearing capacity changes,the results show that the shape of cavitation zone is like vertical long strip,the cavitation starts from the outside radius direction,and becomes more significant along the radius increasing direction. …”
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