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Extrusion-Based 3D Printing Applications of PLA Composites: A Review Open
Polylactic acid (PLA) is the most widely used raw material in extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing (fused deposition modeling, FDM approach) in many areas since it is biodegradable and environmentally friendly, however its utili…
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Desktop‐Stereolithography 3D‐Printing of a Poly(dimethylsiloxane)‐Based Material with Sylgard‐184 Properties Open
The advantageous physiochemical properties of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) have made it an extremely useful material for prototyping in various technological, scientific, and clinical areas. However, PDMS molding is a manual procedure and…
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3D‐Printed Transparent Glass Open
Silica inks are developed, which may be 3D printed and thermally processed to produce optically transparent glass structures with sub‐millimeter features in forms ranging from scaffolds to monoliths. The inks are composed of silica powder …
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Celiac disease: From pathophysiology to treatment Open
Celiac disease, also known as "celiac sprue", is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the small intestine, produced by the ingestion of dietary gluten products in susceptible people. It is a multifactorial disease, including genetic and envi…
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3D printing for rapid sand casting—A review Open
There are many 3D printing technologies available, and each technology has its strength and weakness. The 3D printing of sand moulds, by binder jetting technology for rapid casting, plays a vital role in providing a better value for the mo…
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Developing and Testing of Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composites (SHCC) in the Context of 3D-Printing Open
Incorporating reinforcement into the practice of digital concrete construction, often called 3D-concrete-printing, is a prerequisite for wide-ranging, structural applications of this new technology. Strain-Hardening Cement-based Composites…
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Fresh and anisotropic-mechanical properties of 3D printable ultra-high ductile concrete with crumb rubber Open
This study developed a novel ultra-high ductile concrete (UHDC) for 3D concrete printing, which was modified using crumb rubber to possess high ductility. Flowability tests were conducted to determine optimal open time range for continuous…
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A review on manufacturing defects and their detection of fiber reinforced resin matrix composites Open
Fiber reinforced resin matrix composites are more and more widely used in aerospace and automobile manufacturing industries. However, the probability of manufacturing defects in composites is very high due to the complex physical and chemi…
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Multiple welding of long fiber epoxy vitrimer composites Open
Epoxy vitrimer composites show the ability to be repeatedly welded thanks to improved surface conformity and chemical bonding through exchange reactions.
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Patulin in Apples and Apple-Based Food Products: The Burdens and the Mitigation Strategies Open
Apples and apple-based products are among the most popular foods around the world for their delightful flavors and health benefits. However, the commonly found mold, Penicillium expansum invades wounded apples, causing the blue mold decay …
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Engineered gray mold resistance, antioxidant capacity, and pigmentation in betalain-producing crops and ornamentals Open
Significance In plants, three major classes of pigments are generally responsible for colors seen in fruits and flowers: anthocyanins, carotenoids, and betalains. Betalains are red-violet and yellow plant pigments that have been reported t…
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Recent progresses in wood-plastic composites: Pre-processing treatments, manufacturing techniques, recyclability and eco-friendly assessment Open
Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) have shown promising domestic and industrial applications. Both virgin and waste materials have been used as matrix and reinforcement materials in WPCs manufacturing which enhances the eco-efficiency of WPCs …
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Low-cost and cleanroom-free fabrication of microneedles Open
We present a facile, low-cost and cleanroom-free technique for the fabrication of microneedles using molds created by laser ablation. Microneedle mold with high aspect ratios is achieved on acrylic sheet by engraving a specific pattern of …
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Correlation between degree of crystallinity, morphology and mechanical properties of PPS/carbon fiber laminates Open
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Advances in Understanding Fungicide Resistance in <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> in China Open
Gray mold, caused by Botrytis cinerea, is a devastating disease that causes significant yield losses in various economically important plants. Fungicide application is one of the main strategies for management of gray mold; however, B. cin…
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Resistance to the SDHI Fungicides Boscalid, Fluopyram, Fluxapyroxad, and Penthiopyrad in <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> from Commercial Strawberry Fields in Spain Open
Gray mold, caused by the necrotrophic fungus Botrytis cinerea., is one of the most economically important diseases of strawberry. Gray mold control involves the application of fungicides throughout the strawberry growing season; however, B…
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A review of the fabrication methods and mechanical behavior of continuous thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites Open
Thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites (PPCs or PRFPs), often recognized as self‐reinforced or single polymer composites, are potential candidates for future advanced polymer composites because of various advan…
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Freeze‐Drying as a Novel Biofabrication Method for Achieving a Controlled Microarchitecture within Large, Complex Natural Biomaterial Scaffolds Open
The biofabrication of large natural biomaterial scaffolds into complex 3D shapes which have a controlled microarchitecture remains a major challenge. Freeze‐drying (or lyophilization) is a technique used to generate scaffolds in planar 3D …
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Bio-poly(butylene succinate) and Its Composites with Grape Pomace: Mechanical Performance and Thermal Properties Open
Biocomposites from bio-based poly(butylene succinate) (BioPBS) and grape pomace (GP) were made by melt extrusion-injection molding. Grape pomace is a low value byproduct from the wine industry that can be utilized as a filler to increase i…
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A review of the techniques for the mold manufacturing of micro/nanostructures for precision glass molding Open
Micro/nanostructured components play an important role in micro-optics and optical engineering, tribology and surface engineering, and biological and biomedical engineering, among other fields. Precision glass molding technology is the mos…
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Transcriptional profiling analysis of Penicillium digitatum, the causal agent of citrus green mold, unravels an inhibited ergosterol biosynthesis pathway in response to citral Open
Our present finding suggests that citral could exhibit its antifungal activity against P. digitatum by the down-regulation of ergosterol biosynthesis.
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Effects of temperature, water activity and incubation time on fungal growth and aflatoxin B1 production by toxinogenic Aspergillus flavus isolates on sorghum seeds Open
Sorghum, which is consumed in Tunisia as human food, suffers from severe colonization by several toxigenic fungi and contamination by mycotoxins. The Tunisian climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity that stimulates mold p…
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In-Mold Sensors for Injection Molding: On the Way to Industry 4.0 Open
The recent trend in plastic production dictated by Industry 4.0 demands is to acquire a great deal of data for manufacturing process control. The most relevant data about the technological process itself come from the mold cavity where the…
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Alternative Management Approaches of Citrus Diseases Caused by Penicillium digitatum (Green Mold) and Penicillium italicum (Blue Mold) Open
Green mold ( Penicillium digitatum ) and blue mold ( Penicillium italicum ) are among the most economically impactful post-harvest diseases of citrus fruit worldwide. Post-harvest citrus diseases are largely controlled with synthetic fungi…
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Development of a Smart Plastic Injection Mold with Conformal Cooling Channels Open
Injection molding is a popular method that is used to make plastic product due to high productivity, efficiency and manufacturability. This paper presents the development of a smart plastic injection mold with conformal cooling channels fo…
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Hybrid Epoxy Composites with Both Powder and Fiber Filler: A Review of Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties Open
Fiber-reinforced epoxy composites are used in various branches of industry because of their favorable strength and thermal properties, resistance to chemical and atmospheric conditions, as well as low specific gravity. This review discusse…
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Design and additive manufacturing of novel conformal cooling molds Open
Additive manufacturing (AM) offers high-freedom in the design and processing of components with complex internal structures. In this work, a new injection mold with the self-supporting large cooling channel and tailored porous structures w…
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Microstructure and Properties of Semi-Solid Aluminum Alloys: A Literature Review Open
Semi-solid processing of aluminum alloys is a well-known manufacturing technique able to combine high production rates with parts quality, resulting in high performance and reasonable component costs. The advantages offered by semi-solid p…
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Additive manufacturing assisted investment casting: A low-cost method to fabricate periodic metallic cellular lattices Open
Metallic cellular solids are a class of materials known for their high specific mechanical properties, being desirable in applications where a combination of high strength or stiffness and low density are important. These lightweight mater…
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Antifungal Activity of Eugenol Derivatives against Botrytis Cinerea Open
Botrytis cinerea is a worldwide spread fungus that causes the grey mold disease, which is considered the most important factor in postharvest losses in fresh fruit crops. Consequently, the control of gray mold is a matter of current and re…