Author(s): Wang X; Sedaghati R; Rakheja S; Shangguan W;

Rubber materials can endure substantial deformation while avoiding permanent damage or rupture, making them highly suitable for applications in the automotive industry and other sectors, particularly for noise and vibration reduction. However, rubber experiences degradation over time as defects or cracks appear and propagate under fluctuating loads. There ...

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Author(s): Ye Z; Rahmatinejad J; Raisi B; Dai P;

Ionomers containing a small number of ionic side groups are a unique class of polymers with some valuable properties and distinct applications. To date, commercially important ionomers are exclusively anionomers that contain covalently bonded anions and are synthesized commonly by radical polymerization. The catalytic synthesis of polyethylene-based catio ...

Article GUID: 40214570

Author(s): Cross N; O' Byrne J; Weiner OM; Giraud J; Perrault AA; Dang-Vu TT;

There is growing evidence in humans linking the temporal coupling between spindles and slow oscillations during NREM sleep with the overnight stabilization of memories encoded from daytime experiences in humans. However, whether the type and strength of learning influence that relationship is still unknown. Here we tested whether the amount or type of ver ...

Article GUID: 40214027

Author(s): Alanazi R; Kashoo FZ; Alrashdi N; Alanazi S; Shaik AR; Sirajudeen MS; Alenazi A; Nambi G; Dover G; Alanazi AD;

Background: The Athlete Fear-Avoidance Questionnaire (AFAQ) is a validated instrument that measures athletes' fear and avoidance behaviors after an injury, particularly regarding their sporting activities. Purpose: This study aimed to adapt and validate the AFAQ for Arabic-speaking recreatio ...

Article GUID: 40190690

Author(s): Fang J; Zhang G; Goulet MA; Zuo P; Zhou Y; Li H; Jiang J; Guiver MD; Yang Z; Xu T;

Studying ion transport in the interaction confinement regime has important implications for membrane design and advanced electrochemical devices. A key example is the rapid-charging capability of aqueous organic redox flow batteries, enabled by near-frictionless Na+/K+ transport within triazine framework membranes. However, achieving similar breakthroughs ...

Article GUID: 40188171

Author(s): Ahmed U; Mahmood A; Khan AR; Kuhlmann L; Alimgeer KS; Razzaq S; Aziz I; Hammad A;

The transition to sustainable energy has become imperative due to the depletion of fossil fuels. Solar energy presents a viable alternative owing to its abundance and environmental benefits. However, the intermittent nature of solar energy requires accurate forecasting of solar irradiance (SI) for reliable operation of photovoltaics (PVs) integrated syste ...

Article GUID: 40185800

Author(s): Sadiq Z; Safiabadi Tali SH; Mansouri M; Jahanshahi-Anbuhi S;

Point-of-care (POC) devices provide on-site disease diagnosis, particularly in resource-limited settings. Despite considerable progress in POC testing, the availability of commercial devices remains limited, primarily due to challenges in detection sensitivity and portability. Furthermore, advancements in existing POC devices are essential to better meet ...

Article GUID: 40177386

Author(s): Ji J; Li Y; Bernaerts S; Mali KS; Ding R; Lin H; Cuccia LA; De Feyter S; Ivasenko O; Chi L; Fang Y;

Gentle annealing and photopolymerization under inert atmospheres strongly enhance the quality of polydiacetylene monolayers. These simple measures not only triple the average degree of polymerization but also alter the preferred photoexcitation mode and cause pronounced nano-alignment during the early stages of polymerization.

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Author(s): Danesh S; Abedian M; Khalily M; Xiao P; Tafazolli R; Kishk AA;

A novel polarization reconfigurable anisotropic dielectric resonator antenna (ADRA) is presented utilizing a new modulation scheme to exploit the degree of freedom in the polarization domain. The ADRA comprises periodic assembly dielectric resonators with two different dielectrics constant, equal in size, a vertically positioned metal strip, one varactor ...

Article GUID: 40169847

Author(s): Labbé S; Bacon SL; Wu N; Ribeiro PAB; Boucher VG; Stojanovic J; Voisard B; Deslauriers F; Tremblay N; Hébert-Auger L; Lavoie KL;

Traditional approaches to increase vaccination rely upon educating patients about vaccines. However, research shows that "knowing" vaccines are important is often insufficient: patients need to believe that getting vaccinated is important. Evidence-based motivational approaches, such as ...

Article GUID: 40167044

Author(s): Rasoulivalajoozi M; Cucuzzella C; Farhoudi M;

Background: Physical accessibility is not the only concern for wheelchair users (WUs); they also face barriers to social presence, such as challenges in social engagement and negative stereotypes. Identifying key domains in the literature that impact their social and emotional experiences is essential to addressing these issues. Objective: This scoping r ...

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Author(s): Wang H; Zhang L; Ji J; Wang A; Wen J; Chen Z;

In this study, waste catering oil was processed into a gel (NJ), sesame straw was processed into biochar (ZM), and the two were modified with zinc oxide nanoparticles and phosphoric acid to form NJZ and ZMP, respectively. Both materials were then coupled to obtain a polymer gel-biochar composite (N-Z). The materials were characterised by infrared spectros ...

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