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Enhanced thermal, mechanical, and optical properties of cellulose nanocrystal embedded cyclic olefin copolymer composite film
In the current study, cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) reinforced cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) composite film was fabricated via spin-coating. For the application to the transparent and flexible substrate, the phy...
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Open AccessRelationship between nonperfusion area from widefield optical coherence tomography angiography and macular vascular parameters in diabetic retinopathy
To evaluate the relationship between the nonperfusion area (NPA) from widefield optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and macular vascular parameters in diabetic retinopathy (DR).
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Electrorheological behavior of heat-treated sepiolite suspension
In this study, we investigated the electrorheological characteristics of a fibrous hydrated magnesium silicate, sepiolite suspension. The sepiolite nanoparticles were heat-treated between 150 and 900 °C, and 2...
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Surface characteristics of metal-like composites fabricated with aliphatic polyketone
Recently, consumers have shown a growing interest in polymeric products that offer high aesthetic and comfort features, along with superior engineering performance. In response to this demand, we conducted a s...
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Processability and biodegradability of polylactic acid nasal implants
In the current study, we produce a biodegradable scaffold used as an absorbable nasal implant by using polylactic acid (PLA). A new design for the biodegradable implant was introduced, and produced via insert ...
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Preparation and analysis of biodegradable polydioxanone/chitosan film
In this study, we investigated the miscibility and degradability of biodegradable polymers. Polydioxanone (PDO) was blended with chitosan, and the resulting films were prepared via film casting. The blends wer...
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Modification of Graphene Aerogel Embedded Form-Stable Phase Change Materials for High Energy Harvesting Efficiency
While porous graphene aerogel can hold plenty of pure phase change material (PCM) in the internal space, its volume shrinkage is a serious problem to decrease the weight of working material. Since the thermal ...
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Enhanced energy harvesting in a bio-photovoltaic cell by integrating silver nanoparticles
A bio-photovoltaic cell is a device that converts electrons produced by the photosynthesis of microbial cells into electric power. A chemical mediator, i.e., a soluble exogenous electron mediator, is generally...
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Advanced internal porous skeleton supported phase change materials for thermo-electric energy conversion applications
Phase change materials (PCMs) can absorb can release a large amount of heat during their phase transition process. However, the applications of pure PCMs have been limited due to the leakage problem, which nee...
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Enhancement of Thermo-Electric Energy Conversion Using Graphene Nano-platelets Embedded Phase Change Material
Phase change materials (PCMs) containing graphene nano-platelets (GNPs) were fabricated and utilized for efficient thermo-electric energy harvesting during the phase transition process. A system composed of tw...
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Reversible thermo-electric energy harvesting with phase change material (PCM) composites
Phase change materials (PCMs) are utilized for thermo-electric energy harvesting systems by using phase transitions. The thermal energy harvesting can be controlled for different isothermal fields. Introducing...
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Enhancement of Surface Hardness and Glossiness of Polymer Composites Filled with Reclaimed Marble Waste Powder by Ion Beam Irradiation
Upon exposure of polymer composites to ion beam irradiation, polymer chain scission, cross-linking, oxidation, and increase of unsaturation occur, which may influence the surface aesthetics and hardness of the...
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Efficacy and safety of 0.01% atropine for prevention of childhood myopia in a 2-year randomized placebo-controlled study
Atropine eye drops prevent the progression of myopia, but their use has not been tested in the Japanese schoolchildren population. Here, we evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.01% atropine eye drops for myop...
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Open AccessNiclosamide suppresses the expansion of follicular helper T cells and alleviates disease severity in two murine models of lupus via STAT3
Autoantibody production against endogenous cellular components is pathogenic feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Follicular helper T (TFH) cells aid in B cell differentiation into autoantibody-producin...
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Enhancement in Surface Property via In-Mold Coating Process
We investigated the in-mold coating process that can not only offer a superior surface quality of molded parts but also reduce environmentally harmful chemical releases compared with conventional coating proce...
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Open AccessIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas with IDH1/2 mutation-associated hypermethylation at selective genes and their clinicopathological features
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a rare but fatal tumor. The isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 and 2 (IDH1/2) genes are known to be mutated in ICC. IDH1/2 mutations tend to be accompanied by enhanced hypermethyl...
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Fabrication and Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Prepared via Injection Molding
Fiber reinforcement leads to an improvement in mechanical properties of composites. In particular, long fiber thermoplastics (LFT) show more remarkable enhancement in the properties than short fiber thermoplas...
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Eco-Friendly Nanocellulose Embedded Polymer Composite Foam for Flame Retardancy Improvement
Delaying flame propagation in the event of a fire can increase the likelihood of preserving life and alleviating property damage. Here, a strategy for flame retardant polymer composite foam is proposed, which ...
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Tunable Electrical Resistivity of Carbon Nanotube Filled Phase Change Material Via Solid-solid Phase Transitions
Thermo-responsive materials can be used in temperature sensing systems. In this study, we demonstrated a carbon nanotube (CNT) incorporated form-stable phase change material (FSPCM) that exhibits variation of ...
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Injection Molding of Carbon Fiber Composite Automotive Wheel
Injection molding (IM) is a manufacturing process that produces polymeric parts by injecting molten thermoplastic polymer into a mold cavity. It mainly fabricates geometrically complicated parts with dimension...
