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Low-cost monochromatic uniform illumination HSI system for detection and classification of apple bruise
Hyperspectral imaging, as a non-destructive testing technique with the ability to acquire rich spatial and spectral information, is a potential tool for fruit bruise detection. However, the cost issue is one o...
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Open AccessSAPT: a synchrotron-based proton therapy facility in Shanghai
Because of its excellent dose distribution, proton therapy is becoming increasingly popular in the medical application of cancer treatment. A synchrotron-based proton therapy facility was designed and construc...
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Chemical probe systems for assessing liquid-liquid mixing efficiencies of reactors
Liquid-liquid mixing, including homogeneous and heterogeneous mixing, widely exists in the chemical industry. How to quantitatively characterize the mixing performance is important for reactor assessment and d...
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Ceftazidime exhibits a broad inhibition to the infection of SARS-CoV-2 prototype and Omicron variant in vitro by blocking spike protein-ACE2 interaction
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Smoothing strategy for corner of small curvature radius by abrasive waterjet machining
Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) is widely applied in 2D machining as it offers high machining efficiency and low machining cost. However, machining a 3D surface, especially for a small curvature radius freeform surfac...
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Visualizing interfacial collective reaction behaviour of Li–S batteries
Benefiting from high energy density (2,600 Wh kg−1) and low cost, lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are considered promising candidates for advanced energy-storage systems1–4. Despite tremendous efforts in suppress...
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System reliability analysis of a slope stabilized with anchor cables and piles under seismic loading
Anchor cables and piles are commonly adopted to improve the stability of slopes under seismic loading. System reliability analysis (SRA) is essential for assessing the stability of slopes stabilized with ancho...
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Open AccessPAI1 inhibits the pathogenesis of primary focal hyperhidrosis by targeting CHRNA1
Primary focal hyperhidrosis (PFH) may be attributed to the up-regulation of the cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha 1 subunit (CHRNA1) in eccrine glands. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI1, encoded by SERPI...
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Undrained cyclic behaviors of fiber-reinforced calcareous sand under multidirectional simple shear stress path
A series of monotonic and multidirectional cyclic simple shear tests were performed on reconstituted fiber-reinforced calcareous sand specimens prepared by the dry deposition method, at a relative density of a...
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A simplified method to estimate the distribution of lateral forces acting on stabilizing piles in c–φ soil slopes
The downslope movement of sliding soils usually leads to a nonlinear distribution of lateral forces on stabilizing piles in a row. Precise prediction of the lateral forces is of significance to assess the stab...
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Effects of different frequencies of Er:YAG laser on the bonding properties of zirconia ceramic
The effects of Er:YAG laser with different frequencies on zirconia ceramic’s bonding properties were studied. In total, 42 Y-TZP (yttrium-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals, UPCERA ST) with 3 mm × 3 m...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of long-term transcutaneous electroacupuncture versus sham transcutaneous electroacupuncture for delayed gastric emptying after distal gastrectomy: study protocol for a randomized, patient-assessor blinded, controlled trial
Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after distal gastrectomy impacts patients’ nutritional status and quality of life. The current treatments of DGE seem unsatisfactory or need invasive interventions. It is unknown...
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Open AccessComparison of acute pneumonia caused by SARS-COV-2 and other respiratory viruses in children: a retrospective multi-center cohort study during COVID-19 outbreak
Until January 18, 2021, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has infected more than 93 million individuals and has caused a certain degree of panic. Viral pneumonia caused by common viruses such as respiratory ...
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High-gravity-assisted emulsification for continuous preparation of waterborne polyurethane nanodispersion with high solids content
In this work, we developed a continuous preparation strategy for the production of high-solidscontent waterborne polyurethane (WPU) emulsions via high-gravity-assisted emulsification in a rotating packed bed (...
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2D and 3D discrete numerical modelling of soil arching
In this study, 2D and 3D soil arching phenomena associated with piled embankments were evaluated by performing a series of discrete numerical analyses using the particle flow code (PFC3D) software. After valid...
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Open AccessClassification of induced malaria case in an elimination setting: investigation of transfusion-transmitted malaria cases
Since the National Malaria Elimination Action Plan was launched in China in 2010, local malaria transmission has decreased rapidly. Zero indigenous cases were reported since 2017. However, after 2010, the prop...
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Three-dimensional MoS2/rGO nanocomposites with homogeneous network structure for supercapacitor electrodes
Molybdenum disulfide/graphene (MoS2/rGO) nanocomposites are a promising candidate for energy storage materials. However, it is still a challenge to uniformly disperse MoS2 on rGO nanosheets, which the performance...
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Synthesis of monodispersed ZnO@SiO2 nanoparticles for anti-UV aging application in highly transparent polymer-based nanocomposites
Transparent ZnO/polymer nanocomposites with good UV shielding performance have shown great potential applications. Due to the photocatalytic activity of ZnO, core–shell structure nanoparticles (NPs) have been ...
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Simplified synchronous disconnection of pulmonary arteries and veins for right upper lobectomy
Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy with lymphadenectomy is considered one of the most effective treatments for early non-small cell lung cancer. We developed a novel approach for lobectomy in patients with...
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Design and efficient fabrication of micro-sized clusters of hydroxyapatite nanorods for dental resin composites
Dental resin-based composites have been used for more than 50 years. The size and the structure of inorganic filler have a great effect on the mechanical properties of the composite resin. In this study, novel...
