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Research has highlighted the widespread presence of microplastics/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in various environments, posing a significant threat to the ecological environment. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serve as significant reservoirs of MPs/NPs, which can adsorb activated sludge and continuously accumulate, jeopardizing the stable operation of biological nitrogen removal (BNR)
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Researchers at the Beijing University of Technology conducted a study on the triaxial compressive characteristics of thermally damaged granite following cyclic loading. The study's goal was to investigate the effects of thermal treatments, confining pressures, and cyclic modes on the mechanical responses of thermally damaged granite. The results
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Researchers at the Beijing University of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of plasma etching, developing a novel anti-reflective surface structure that enhances light absorption efficiency in silicon-based optoelectronic devices. The study, funded by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation-huairou Innovation Joint Fund Project, employed an inductively coupled
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Researchers from Sharif University of Technology have proposed a multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) approach for continuous cell-level balancing in lithium-ion battery packs, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). This approach enables decentralized, cooperative management and goal-oriented decision-making, overcoming the limitations of centralized and rule-based methods. The intelligent MARL approach manages the
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of oncology, specifically in the treatment of lung cancer. A team of scientists has developed a novel therapeutic approach that targets apoptosis-resistant lung cancer cells, offering a new hope for patients with this aggressive
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Researchers at Polytechnic University Torino have uncovered intriguing collective properties in supramolecular polymer systems, composed of monomers that self-assemble non-covalently. These systems exhibit complex behaviors, including responses to stimuli such as molecular sequestrators, leading to the survival of larger assemblies at the expense of smaller ones. The study demonstrates that
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Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have successfully utilized atomic layer deposition (ALD) to enhance the adhesion strength of polymer-based joints. By depositing thin layers of oxides, such as alumina, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide, the team demonstrated significant improvements in shear strength, strain at failure, and toughness. The
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Researchers from Veermata Jijabai Technology Institute have made a breakthrough in the development of orthopedic implants by creating a new composite coating that combines hydroxyapatite with multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The study, published in Surface Review and Letters, demonstrates the enhanced wear resistance and fracture toughness of the HA-MCNT composite coating
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Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have made significant discoveries regarding the behavior of shell-coated upconversion nanorods, shedding light on their potential applications in bioimaging, sensing, and photonics. By studying the single-particle level, the team observed that directional growth of inert or active shells at the rod tips enhances
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Researchers from the Wuhan University of Technology have developed a novel biomimetic scaffold using silk fibroin, nanohydroxyapatite, and gelatin tyramine for bone regeneration. This breakthrough innovation has led to the creation of a more robust scaffold that exhibits improved mechanical properties and enhanced viability of bone marrow stromal cells. The
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Researchers from the Brno University of Technology have published a study on the use of 3D-printed scaffolds in tissue engineering, specifically focusing on enhancing cardiomyocyte function and promoting endothelial angiogenesis. The study utilized a conductive biomaterial ink composed of chitosan and polyaniline to create a scaffold that combines the bioactivity
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Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have made significant progress in converting waste and greenhouse gases into valuable products. The study, published in the journal Bioresource Technology, explores the use of gas fermentation to produce single-cell protein (SCP) from carbon dioxide (CO2). The team, led by Biao Li, developed
