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**ang Hong-liang
Nanotechnology
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Open AccessPredicting discharge coefficient of weir–orifice in closed conduit using a neuro-fuzzy model improved by multi-phase PSOGSA
This study investigates the viability of a strong algorithm (PSOGSA) merging particle swarm optimization (PSO) and gravity search algorithm (GSA) in tuning adaptive neuro-fuzzy system (ANFIS) parameters for mo...
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Effects of Hydrogen Charging Time and Pressure on the Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility of X52 Pipeline Steel Material
The effects of hydrogen charging time and pressure on the hydrogen embrittlement (HE) susceptibility of X52 pipeline steel material are studied by slow strain rate tensile tests. The fracture morphologies of t...
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Open AccessApplication of novel binary optimized machine learning models for monthly streamflow prediction
Accurate measurements of available water resources play a key role in achieving a sustainable environment of a society. Precise river flow estimation is an essential task for optimal use of hydropower generati...
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Open AccessAdvances in Noble Metal-Decorated Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Chemiresistive Gas Sensors: Overview
Recent progress in noble metal-decorated (NM-D) semiconducting metal oxides (SMOs) gas sensors are summarized.
Gas sensing m...
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Polarization-induced photocurrent switching effect in heterojunction photodiodes
The unipolar photocurrent in conventional photodiodes (PDs) based on photovoltaic effect limits the output modes and potential versatility of these devices in photodetection. Bipolar photodiodes with photocurr...
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Open AccessA review of current understanding in tribochemical reactions involving lubricant additives
Lubricants have played important roles in friction and wear reduction and increasing efficiency of mechanical systems. To optimize tribological performance, chemical reactions between a lubricant and a substra...
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Simulation and Analysis of Atomization Performance of a Venturi Jet Pyrolysis Reactor
Venturi jet pyrolysis is a popular method for the preparation of micro–nanocerium oxide. Its atomization performance should be investigated because it influences the purity and particle size of cerium oxide. ...
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Open AccessRecent Progress on Flexible Room-Temperature Gas Sensors Based on Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Latest progress on flexible room temperature (FRT) gas sensor based on metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) is comprehensively reviewed.
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Highly sensitive and stable β-Ga2O3 DUV phototransistor with local back-gate structure and its neuromorphic application
Deep ultraviolet (DUV) phototransistors are key integral of optoelectronics bearing a wide spectrum of applications in flame sensor, military detector, oil spill detection, biological sensor, and artificial in...
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Ultrasensitive Optical Refractive Index Detection of NaCl and Alcohol Solutions Based on Weak Value Amplification
An ultrasensitive surface plasmon resonance (SPR) refractive index detection scheme based on weak value amplification is presented. Extremely low refractive index change (9.8 × 10−7 RIU) of sodium chloride soluti...
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Open AccessMorphology and electric potential-induced mechanical behavior of metallic porous nanostructures
Understanding mechanical behaviors influenced by electric potential and tribological contacts is important for verifying the robustness and reliability of applications based on metallic porous nanostructures i...
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Assessment of Toxicity of Nanoparticles Using Insects as Biological Models
Nanomaterials have become increasingly important in medicine, manufacturing, and consumer products. A fundamental understanding of the effects of nanoparticles (NPs) and their interactions with biomolecules an...
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Effects of Temperature on Fretting Corrosion Between Alloy 690TT and 405 Stainless Steel in Pure Water
In pressurized water reactor, fretting corrosion has become the main reason for the failure of 690TT heat exchanger tubes. The effect of temperature on the fretting corrosion behavior between 690TT tube and 40...
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Open AccessDrag-reduction of 3D printed shark-skin-like surfaces
The marvels of the slippery and clean sharkskin have inspired the development of many clinical and engineering products, although the mechanisms of interfacial interaction between the sharkskin and water have ...
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Open AccessAtomic Layer Deposition of Buffer Layers for the Growth of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Arrays
Vertically aligned carbon nanotube arrays (VACNTs) show a great potential for various applications, such as thermal interface materials (TIMs). Besides the thermally oxidized SiO2, atomic layer deposition (ALD) w...
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An aptamer-based four-color fluorometic method for simultaneous determination and imaging of alpha-fetoprotein, vascular endothelial growth factor-165, carcinoembryonic antigen and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in living cells
The extraordinary fluorescence quenching capability of graphene oxide (GO) was coupled to the specific recognition capability of aptamers to design a four-color fluorescent nanoprobe for multiplexed detection ...
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Tortoise Carapace Structure Bio-Inspired Hybrid Composite
A turtle carapace bio-inspired Ti matrix hybrid composite was successfully fabricated in this work. This composite incorporates two parts: the Ti–Al intermetallic multilayered composite and continuous SiC fibe...
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Investigation of microstructural evolution and electrical properties for Ni-Sn transient liquid-phase sintering bonding
Ni/Ni-Sn/Ni sandwiched simulated package structures were successfully bonded under low temperature and low pressure by Ni-Sn transient liquid-phase sintering bonding. The results show that, after isothermally ...
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Open AccessBand Offsets and Interfacial Properties of HfAlO Gate Dielectric Grown on InP by Atomic Layer Deposition
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy have been used to determine interfacial properties of HfO2 and HfAlO gate dielectrics grown on InP by atomic layer deposition....
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Open AccessIn Situ Analysis of Oxygen Vacancies and Band Alignment in HfO2/TiN Structure for CMOS Applications
The density of oxygen vacancies characterization in high-k/metal gate is significant for semiconductor device fabrication. In this work, a new approach was demonstrated to detect the density of oxygen vacancie...
