Optimization of Curing Temperature for Epoxy/SiO2/Glass Fiber Composite: Dual Enhancement of Mechanical Strength and Thermal Stability for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels See

The development of advanced composite materials for thin-walled pressure vessels demands a balance between mechanical strength and thermal insulation. In this study, a novel three-phase composite system comprising epoxy resin, silica (SiO2) micro-particles, and glass fiber reinforcement was fabricated ...

The Stigmatisation of Men Who Have Sex With Men in the Spread of Mpox: Are We Repeating the Mistakes of <scp>HIV</scp> ? See

The 2022 mpox outbreak disproportionately affected men who have sex with men (MSM), leading to targeted public health interventions. While data supported prioritising MSM, this focus risks reviving stigmatisation reminiscent of the HIV/AIDS crisis. This editorial examines the roots of this&#...

Evaluating the Efficacy of Low Salinity Waterflood and Electrokinetic Enhanced Oil Recovery in Mitigating Gas Condensate Banking See

Condensate banking is a key challenge for gas condensate reservoirs with low permeability as it reduces gas relative permeability as much as ~60% near the wellbore. Condensate banking occurs when the bottom-hole pressure in the near-well bore region falls below the dew-point pressure&#x...

Students' Views on Their Academic Skills Development: How Can We Further Enhance Students' Development During Their Degree and Beyond? See

Providing students with the right academic support throughout their studies is a crucial element for successful degree completion and graduate outcomes. The purpose of this study is to provide insights on how academic skills development for students can be enhanced. Data were data ...

Hybrid Model-Based RF Fingerprinting and Spiking Neural Networks for IoT Device Classification See

Radio frequency fingerprinting identification (RFFI) leverages the unique features of communication transmitter signals to classify Internet of Things (IoT) devices, enabling individual recognition through waveform analysis. Traditional RFFI methods face challenges in extracting nonlinear features, which machine...

Bibliometric Review and Research Evolution on the Durability of LC3 Cement See

The use of sustainable materials in the construction industry has recently gained significant attention. Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) is arising as a viable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). However, few studies were found focusing on the durability of LC3. This stu...

Synergistic effects of ionic liquid and redox species for improved aqueous-based Zn-ion capacitor See

As the demand for high-performance energy storage devices grow, aqueous zinc-ion hybrid capacitors (ZICs) have gained significant attention for their ability to combine the high energy density of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) with the high-power density of supercapacitors (SCs). However, their applic...

Combined In Situ EQCM-Raman Study of Zn Storage Mechanism in Polyaniline for Zinc-Ion Battery See

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted increasing attention as safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage. Among various cathode materials for Zn batteries, polyaniline (PANI) is a potential material that presents benefits such ...

Enzymatic dynamics and chemical transformation in Dendrocalamus sinicus biodeterioration by typical filamentous fungi See

<i>Dendrocalamus sinicus</i>, the world's largest bamboo species, is valued for its high strength and rapid growth, finding extensive application in construction, furniture, and composite materials. However, mold-induced deterioration impairs the visual appearance, chemical stability, and structural&...