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View article: Toward Integrative Biomechanical Models of Osteochondral Tissues: A Multilayered Perspective
Toward Integrative Biomechanical Models of Osteochondral Tissues: A Multilayered Perspective Open
Understanding the complex mechanical behavior of osteochondral tissues in silico is essential for improving experimental models and advancing research in joint health and degeneration. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the c…
View article: High-resolution computational modeling of Transcranial Photobiomodulation: Light propagation and thermal effects
High-resolution computational modeling of Transcranial Photobiomodulation: Light propagation and thermal effects Open
Background Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) is the non-invasive application of light to modulate underlying brain activity. There is increasing interest in evaluating tPBM as a therapeutic option. The typical technological questions …
View article: Biomechanical gait analysis in sheep: kinematic parameters
Biomechanical gait analysis in sheep: kinematic parameters Open
Animals have been used as models to help to better understand biological and anatomical systems, and pathologies in both humans and non-human species, and sheep are often used as an in vivo experimental model for orthopedic research. Gait …
View article: Direct coupled electrical stimulation towards improved osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells: a comparative study of different protocols
Direct coupled electrical stimulation towards improved osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells: a comparative study of different protocols Open
Electrical stimulation (ES) has been described as a promising tool for bone tissue engineering, being known to promote vital cellular processes such as cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation. Despite the high variability of app…
View article: Synergy between 3D-extruded electroconductive scaffolds and electrical stimulation to improve bone tissue engineering strategies
Synergy between 3D-extruded electroconductive scaffolds and electrical stimulation to improve bone tissue engineering strategies Open
PCL-PEDOT:PSS electroconductive scaffolds were combined with electrical stimulation to enhance the osteogenic differentiation and mineralization of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells towards improved bone tissue engineering strategies.
View article: A Novel Approach for the Reuse of Waste from the Extractive and Processing Industry of Natural Stone Binders: Development of Stone Composites
A Novel Approach for the Reuse of Waste from the Extractive and Processing Industry of Natural Stone Binders: Development of Stone Composites Open
This paper discusses the historical use of natural stone for various purposes and highlights the substantial waste generated by quarries and stone processing plants in modern industrialized production. These waste materials are typically c…
View article: JANUS: an open-source 3D printable perfusion bioreactor and numerical model-based design strategy for tissue engineering
JANUS: an open-source 3D printable perfusion bioreactor and numerical model-based design strategy for tissue engineering Open
Bioreactors have been employed in tissue engineering to sustain longer and larger cell cultures, managing nutrient transfer and waste removal. Multiple designs have been developed, integrating sensor and stimulation technologies to improve…
View article: Insights into Temperature Simulation and Validation of Fused Deposition Modeling Processes
Insights into Temperature Simulation and Validation of Fused Deposition Modeling Processes Open
In fused deposition modeling (FDM), the cooling history impacts the bonding between filaments and layers. The existence of thermal gradients can cause non-homogeneous properties and localized stress points that may affect the individual fi…
View article: Syringe irrigation in confluent canals: A sequential computational fluid dynamics assessment
Syringe irrigation in confluent canals: A sequential computational fluid dynamics assessment Open
This study aims to assess the influence of root canal preparation, irrigation needle design and its placement depth in the irrigation flow of confluent canals during syringe irrigation. A mandibular molar presenting two confluent canals in…
View article: Time and Spatially Resolved Operando Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Measurements during Injection Moulding of Plastics
Time and Spatially Resolved Operando Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Measurements during Injection Moulding of Plastics Open
We recently introduced the possibility of performing operando small-angle X-ray scattering measurements using a novel industrially relevant injection moulding system for plastics. We show that useful time-resolving measurements can be perf…
View article: A 3D-Printed Ceramics Innovative Firing Technique: A Numerical and Experimental Study
A 3D-Printed Ceramics Innovative Firing Technique: A Numerical and Experimental Study Open
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, allows the fabrication of complex parts, which are impossible or very expensive to produce using traditional processes. That is the case for dinnerware and artwork…
View article: Time and Spatially Resolved Operando Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Measurements during Injection Moulding of Plastics
Time and Spatially Resolved Operando Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Measurements during Injection Moulding of Plastics Open
We have recently introduced the possibility of performing operando small-angle X-ray scattering measurements using a novel industrially relevant injection moulding system for plastics. We show that useful time-resolving measurements can be…
View article: Progress for carbon dioxide geological storage in West Macedonia: A field and laboratory-based survey
Progress for carbon dioxide geological storage in West Macedonia: A field and laboratory-based survey Open
Background: It is widely acknowledged that carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, is largely responsible for climatic changes that can lead to warming or cooling in various places. This disturbs natural processes, creating instability and…
View article: Property mapping of LDPE during 3D printing: evaluating morphological development with X-ray scattering
Property mapping of LDPE during 3D printing: evaluating morphological development with X-ray scattering Open
Direct digital manufacturing has been identified as one of the key tools of Industry 4.0 and it enables the creation of products directly through digital definition. Commonly known as additive manufacturing, it comprises a set of technolog…
View article: Digitalisation of material science – Improving product design in the context of Industry 4.0
Digitalisation of material science – Improving product design in the context of Industry 4.0 Open
The pace of transition from prototyping to rapid manufacturing within the framework of Industry 4.0 has greatly increased. This increased rate of use of direct digital manufacturing to produce commercial products takes place within the bac…
View article: Crystallization from Anisotropic Polymer Melts
Crystallization from Anisotropic Polymer Melts Open
In situations where the stereoregularity of the polymer chains permits, crystals can form in synthetic or natural polymers. These crystals have an immense impact on the properties of the polymeric material. Typically polymers crystallized …
View article: Progress for carbon dioxide geological storage in West Macedonia: A field and laboratory-based survey
Progress for carbon dioxide geological storage in West Macedonia: A field and laboratory-based survey Open
Background: It is widely acknowledged that carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), a greenhouse gas, is largely responsible for climatic changes that can lead to warming or cooling in various places. This disturbs natural processes, creating instability …
View article: Impact of modeled field of view in electroconvulsive therapy current flow simulations
Impact of modeled field of view in electroconvulsive therapy current flow simulations Open
Background The field of view (FOV) considered in MRI-guided forward models of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are, as expected, limited to the MRI volume collected. Therefore, there is variation in model extent considered across simulation…
View article: A Novel Approach for Design and Manufacturing of Curvature-Featuring Scaffolds for Osteochondral Repair
A Novel Approach for Design and Manufacturing of Curvature-Featuring Scaffolds for Osteochondral Repair Open
Osteochondral (OC) defects affect both articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone. Due to limitations in the cartilage tissue’s self-healing capabilities, OC defects exhibit a degenerative progression to which current therapie…
View article: Progress for CO2 geological storage in West Macedonia a field and laboratory-based survey
Progress for CO2 geological storage in West Macedonia a field and laboratory-based survey Open
It is widely acknowledged that CO2, a greenhouse gas, is largely responsible for climatic changes that can lead to warming or cooling in various places. This disturbs natural processes, creating instability and fragility of natural and soc…
View article: Evaluating the Injection Moulding of Plastic Parts Using In Situ Time-Resolved Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Techniques
Evaluating the Injection Moulding of Plastic Parts Using In Situ Time-Resolved Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Techniques Open
In this study, we describe the design and fabrication of an industrial injection moulding system that can be mounted and used on the NCD-SWEET small-angle X-ray scattering beamline at ALBA. We show how highly useful time-resolved data can …
View article: Evaluating the Injection Moulding of Plastic Parts using In Situ Time-Resolved Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering Techniques
Evaluating the Injection Moulding of Plastic Parts using In Situ Time-Resolved Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering Techniques Open
We describe the design and fabrication of an industrial injection moulding system which can be mounted and used on the NCD-SWEET Small-angle X-Ray Scattering Beamline at ALBA. We show how highly useful time-resolved data can be obtained us…
View article: Experimental validation of a computational fluid dynamics model using micro‐particle image velocimetry of the irrigation flow in confluent canals
Experimental validation of a computational fluid dynamics model using micro‐particle image velocimetry of the irrigation flow in confluent canals Open
Aim This study aimed to experimentally validate a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model, using micro‐particle image velocimetry (micro‐PIV) measurements of the irrigation flow velocity field developed in confluent canals during irrigati…
View article: Additive Manufactured Stoneware Fired in Microwave Furnace
Additive Manufactured Stoneware Fired in Microwave Furnace Open
In the context of ceramic manufacturing, additive manufacturing or 3D printing creates new opportunities and perspectives, allowing the fabrication of parts with complex shapes, which by traditional means would be impossible to produce or …
View article: Measuring In-Situ X-ray Scattering of Natural Rubber Biaxial Deformation: A New Equipment for Polymer Studies
Measuring In-Situ X-ray Scattering of Natural Rubber Biaxial Deformation: A New Equipment for Polymer Studies Open
Understanding biaxial deformation is essential for a more realistic evaluation of rubber elasticity compared to the more usual uniaxial deformation. To study crystallisation occurring during biaxial deformation of natural rubber films, a n…
View article: Fabrication of Novel Electroconductive PAN/PEDOT:PSS Nanofibers for Osteochondral Tissue Regeneration
Fabrication of Novel Electroconductive PAN/PEDOT:PSS Nanofibers for Osteochondral Tissue Regeneration Open
first_page settings Order Article Reprints Font Type: Arial Georgia Verdana Font Size: Aa Aa Aa Line Spacing: Column Width: Background: Open AccessAbstract Fabrication of Novel Electroconductive PAN/PEDOT:PSS Nanofibers for Ost…
View article: Controlling Morphological Development during Additive Manufacturing: A Route to the Mapping of Properties
Controlling Morphological Development during Additive Manufacturing: A Route to the Mapping of Properties Open
first_page settings Order Article Reprints Font Type: Arial Georgia Verdana Font Size: Aa Aa Aa Line Spacing: Column Width: Background: Open AccessAbstract Controlling Morphological Development during Additive Manufacturing: A …
View article: How to correctly estimate the electric field in capacitively coupled systems for tissue engineering: a comparative study
How to correctly estimate the electric field in capacitively coupled systems for tissue engineering: a comparative study Open
Capacitively Coupled (CCoupled) electric fields are used to stimulate cell cultures in Tissue Engineering. Knowing the electric field (E-Field) magnitude in the culture medium is fundamental to establish a relationship between stimulus str…