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View article: Robust Electrochromic Fabrics Compatible With Arbitrary Surface for Active Optical and Thermal Modulations
Robust Electrochromic Fabrics Compatible With Arbitrary Surface for Active Optical and Thermal Modulations Open
Electrochromic (EC) fabrics exhibiting tunable optical and thermal modulation have attracted extensive attention in both active camouflage and wearable electronic. However, the lack of compatibility among the basic components of an EC devi…
View article: Evaluating Calcium Hydroxide Removal Techniques in Endodontics: A Comparative Analysis.
Evaluating Calcium Hydroxide Removal Techniques in Endodontics: A Comparative Analysis. Open
The findings suggest that a Gentle Brush combined with an ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid washing solution represents the most effective method for canal cleaning and calcium hydroxide removal. This study underscores the importance of e…
View article: Unraveling the effect of the electrostatic interactions on the sheared Polyelectrolyte brush bilayers: A molecular dynamic simulation approach
Unraveling the effect of the electrostatic interactions on the sheared Polyelectrolyte brush bilayers: A molecular dynamic simulation approach Open
In this article, I address the effect of the electrostatic interactions on the lubrica- tion properties of the polyelectrolyte brush bilayers by means of molecular dynamic simulations (MD). I employ the dissipative particle dynamic (DPD) t…
View article: Sustainable Cellulose- and Pectin-Rich Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Mechanical Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Humidity Sensing
Sustainable Cellulose- and Pectin-Rich Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Mechanical Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Humidity Sensing Open
This study develops a high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) through Citrullus lanatus rind powder (CLP) which originates from watermelon waste to generate sustainable power and detect humidity. The SEM and FTIR results showed…
View article: HVAC Duct Monitoring and Cleaning Robot
HVAC Duct Monitoring and Cleaning Robot Open
The HVAC Duct Monitoring and Cleaning Robot is designed to enhance the inspection and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems by automating duct monitoring and cleaning operations. The robot eliminates the …
View article: HVAC Duct Monitoring and Cleaning Robot
HVAC Duct Monitoring and Cleaning Robot Open
The HVAC Duct Monitoring and Cleaning Robot is designed to enhance the inspection and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems by automating duct monitoring and cleaning operations. The robot eliminates the …
View article: A Tale of Two Dusts: Mimicking Site-Specific Soiling Dynamics and Cleaning Approaches for PV Plants
A Tale of Two Dusts: Mimicking Site-Specific Soiling Dynamics and Cleaning Approaches for PV Plants Open
Replicating and understanding site-specific soiling dynamics is crucial for optimizing PV designs and modelling, in-field soiling monitoring and cleaning strategies. This study discusses a multi-parameter testing protocol for soiling and c…
View article: Preliminary assessment of the tightness of the brush seal of the bearing of an aircraft gas turbine engine
Preliminary assessment of the tightness of the brush seal of the bearing of an aircraft gas turbine engine Open
Leaks are one of the most important problems in aircraft GTE because they significantly reduce engine and aircraft performance. Currently, one of the potential ways to significantly reduce harmful leakage is the use of promising seals, whi…
View article: Design and Experiment of a Roller-Brush Type Harvesting Device for Dry Safflower Based on Plant Clamping and Pose Adjustment
Design and Experiment of a Roller-Brush Type Harvesting Device for Dry Safflower Based on Plant Clamping and Pose Adjustment Open
To address the challenges of low efficiency and high damage rates in dryland safflower harvesting, a roller-brush type harvesting device was developed. The design was developed following a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution and …
View article: No Friction No OIL Manual Alternator - Will Spin 10 Minutes one hand turn - Update 9 volt micro motor will power- Ongoing want to find max output
No Friction No OIL Manual Alternator - Will Spin 10 Minutes one hand turn - Update 9 volt micro motor will power- Ongoing want to find max output Open
This is part one of explaining a project I am working on. All will be non-commercial share-alike. This is the first part of something more. I have been testing different alternator / generator designs and first made one of these types arou…
View article: IDENTIFIKASI KEGAGALAN MAINTENANCE DENGAN METODE FMEA DAN LTA PADA MESIN OVERHEAD CRANE 36T AC
IDENTIFIKASI KEGAGALAN MAINTENANCE DENGAN METODE FMEA DAN LTA PADA MESIN OVERHEAD CRANE 36T AC Open
Pemeliharaan (Maintenance) diartikan sebagai kegiatan memelihara suatu fasilitas dan mengadakan perbaikan atau penggantian komponen diperlukan supaya tetap bekerja sebagaimana mestinya. PT. XYZ salah satu bengkel lokomotif yang berada di k…
View article: Tribological behavior of Ni/Al2O3 and Ni/Al2O3–MoS2 coatings prepared via brush plating
Tribological behavior of Ni/Al2O3 and Ni/Al2O3–MoS2 coatings prepared via brush plating Open
View article: Fine-Tuned Functionalizable Terpolymer Brush Nanocoating Resists Protein Adsorption and Bacterial Adhesion while Promoting Macrophage Activity and Osteoblast Proliferation - dataset
Fine-Tuned Functionalizable Terpolymer Brush Nanocoating Resists Protein Adsorption and Bacterial Adhesion while Promoting Macrophage Activity and Osteoblast Proliferation - dataset Open
This is a publication with RAW data, related to the article - Fine-Tuned Functionalizable Terpolymer Brush Nanocoating Resists Protein Adsorption and Bacterial Adhesion while Promoting Macrophage Activity and Osteoblast Proliferation publi…
View article: Fine-Tuned Functionalizable Terpolymer Brush Nanocoating Resists Protein Adsorption and Bacterial Adhesion while Promoting Macrophage Activity and Osteoblast Proliferation - dataset
Fine-Tuned Functionalizable Terpolymer Brush Nanocoating Resists Protein Adsorption and Bacterial Adhesion while Promoting Macrophage Activity and Osteoblast Proliferation - dataset Open
This is a publication with RAW data, related to the article - Fine-Tuned Functionalizable Terpolymer Brush Nanocoating Resists Protein Adsorption and Bacterial Adhesion while Promoting Macrophage Activity and Osteoblast Proliferation publi…
View article: Effectiveness of foam tooth brush on oral health status of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - A randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of foam tooth brush on oral health status of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - A randomized controlled trial Open
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in children that can impair their ability to maintain oral hygiene. It is broadly classified into inattentive and hyperactive types, associated wi…
View article: Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation on the Effects of a Rotating Brush on Liquid Film Flow and Chemical Distribution over a Rotating Disk Using OpenFOAM
Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation on the Effects of a Rotating Brush on Liquid Film Flow and Chemical Distribution over a Rotating Disk Using OpenFOAM Open
This study numerically computes the interaction between the flow of the cleaning solution and a roller brush on a rotating disk and investigates the effects of brush rotation on the agitation and concentration distribution of the solution …
View article: A case of acute pancreatitis caused by obstruction of the pancreatic duct with a plant-based broom bristle
A case of acute pancreatitis caused by obstruction of the pancreatic duct with a plant-based broom bristle Open
View article: Effect of Tooth Brushing on Enamel Surface Roughness and Brightness After 25% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) Whitening: An In-Vitro Study
Effect of Tooth Brushing on Enamel Surface Roughness and Brightness After 25% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) Whitening: An In-Vitro Study Open
Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate if tooth brushing has an effect on surface roughness and dental brightness after whitening. Materials and Methods: Five healthy random premolars were used repeatedly to minimize inter-sam…
View article: Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance of the Brush/Biopsy Rapid On-Site Evaluation (B-ROSE) in Cases of Bile Duct Stricture: A Prospective, Pilot Study
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance of the Brush/Biopsy Rapid On-Site Evaluation (B-ROSE) in Cases of Bile Duct Stricture: A Prospective, Pilot Study Open
Background: Biliary strictures are diagnosed using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with brush cytology and biopsy. However, brush cytology shows a sensitivity of 9–56.1% and a diagnostic accuracy of 43–65.4%, while bi…
View article: A simple model for the barrier properties of brushes with an arbitrary chain length distribution
A simple model for the barrier properties of brushes with an arbitrary chain length distribution Open
Polymer brushes can form protective barriers on surfaces, reducing fouling and adsorption of foreign entities. Predicting how the properties of such surfaces depend on physical brush parameters has technological implications for the applic…
View article: HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MENYIKAT GIGI DENGAN KEJADIAN KARIES GIGI SISWA KELAS IV-V DI SEKOLAH DASAR GMIM TUMPENGAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA
HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MENYIKAT GIGI DENGAN KEJADIAN KARIES GIGI SISWA KELAS IV-V DI SEKOLAH DASAR GMIM TUMPENGAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA Open
Dental and oral health maintenance efforts must be carried out early, at elementary school age considering that dental and oral diseases are in the top ten most common diseases and are spread across various regions. The purpose of the stud…
View article: Enhanced binding of (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane to polymer brush-coated surfaces by controlled activation: degradation, activation, and functionalization
Enhanced binding of (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane to polymer brush-coated surfaces by controlled activation: degradation, activation, and functionalization Open
Polymer brushes are widely used to control the surface chemistry of substrates and selectively block or allow metal deposition on samples. Polymer brushes have advantages such as the possibility of conformal coatings and chemical binding t…
View article: RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF THE ROTARY BRUSH SEPARATOR OF CRUSHED CAKE FROM NICHE OIL CROPS
RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF THE ROTARY BRUSH SEPARATOR OF CRUSHED CAKE FROM NICHE OIL CROPS Open
The study addresses the technical challenge of improving the efficiency of the fractionation process of crushed cake from niche oil crop seeds by enhancing the design and parameters of a rotary brush separator. It has been established that…
View article: Enhanced Binding of (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane to Polymer Brush-Coated Surfaces by Controlled Activation: Degradation, Activation, and Functionalization
Enhanced Binding of (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane to Polymer Brush-Coated Surfaces by Controlled Activation: Degradation, Activation, and Functionalization Open
Polymer brushes are widely used to control the surface chemistry of substrates and selectively block or allow metal deposition on samples. Polymer brushes have advantages such as the possibility of conformal coatings and chemical binding t…
View article: Mathematical Model of Contact Resistance for Brush Slip Ring System Considering the Impact of Marine Environment
Mathematical Model of Contact Resistance for Brush Slip Ring System Considering the Impact of Marine Environment Open
The working environment of carbon brushes and slip-rings in marine applications is extremely harsh, as salt spray deposition alters the contact surface and significantly affects contact resistance. To accurately evaluate the electrical con…
View article: Analyzing the intrinsic connection between Chinese calligraphy creation and brush properties from a micro perspective
Analyzing the intrinsic connection between Chinese calligraphy creation and brush properties from a micro perspective Open
Artists often assess that Chinese brushes’ performances rely on macroscopic writing experience, while they seldom consider the underlying reasons for differences from experimental science. However, the correlation between materials and wri…
View article: Meniscal stress biomechanics in Tai Chi’s Brush knee and Twist Step for elderly
Meniscal stress biomechanics in Tai Chi’s Brush knee and Twist Step for elderly Open
Objective This study investigates the biomechanical effects of long-term Tai Chi practice on the knee meniscus through biomechanical experimentation and finite element simulation, focusing on practitioners performing Knee Brushing and Twis…
View article: Scaling and mechanical optimality of bristled wings in microinsects
Scaling and mechanical optimality of bristled wings in microinsects Open
It is crucial for both animal evolution and engineering to optimize the relative size of structures. Animal wings are no exception, every structural design having its limits in terms of achievable size and performance. For instance, many m…
View article: Exploring brushing and questionnaire data from a feasibility randomised control trial of a school-based smart, connected toothbrushing program
Exploring brushing and questionnaire data from a feasibility randomised control trial of a school-based smart, connected toothbrushing program Open
Background Children’s oral health continues to be a key issue, with dental caries remaining one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases. One of the main ways to prevent dental caries is to carry out adequate toothbrushing with fluo…
View article: COVID-19 and Its Aftermath on Pediatric Oral Health: A Study of Dental Caries and Hygiene in Romanian Children
COVID-19 and Its Aftermath on Pediatric Oral Health: A Study of Dental Caries and Hygiene in Romanian Children Open
Background/Objectives: Official data on the oral health of young children in Romania are limited, especially concerning the societal shifts following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to compare the oral health status, hygiene habits…