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Eco-efficiency and sustainability of corrosion protection for large steel bridges

open access: yesDiscover Civil Engineering
Selecting the optimal coating system for a steel bridge is a complex challenge that requires considerations of diverse factors such as lifetime expectancy, maintenance strategy, aesthetic requirements, sustainability and costs.
Mads Juhl   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Added Prognostic Value of EEG Reactivity in Comatose Patients Following Cardiac Arrest

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the added prognostic value of EEG reactivity for favorable outcome compared with background analysis during and after targeted temperature management (TTM). Methods Prospective observational cohort study of comatose post–cardiac arrest patients admitted to a single academic center between 2017 and 2022, all undergoing ...
Sarah Caroyer   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rolling contact fatigue of thermal spray coatings

open access: yes, 1998
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The practical advantages of thermal spray coatings like high deposition rates, low cost and tribological properties of high wear resistance have enabled ...
Ahmed, R., Ahmed, Rehan
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Novel self-cleaning coatings

open access: yes, 2011
Paper 9.2, 10 S.Decorative and functional coatings with self-cleaning or easy-to-clean properties are presently in growing demand. These properties can be achieved according to the concepts of superhydrophobicity, superhydrophilicity or photocatalysis ...
Wanner, Matthias   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Enhancing tribological performance of electric vehicle lubricants: Nanoparticle-enriched palm oil biolubricants for wear resistance

open access: yesHeliyon
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) calls for sustainable advancements in automotive lubricants, as traditional fossil-fuel-based products pose environmental challenges.
Agus Nugroho   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Peripheral Neutrophil Activation and Extracellular Trap Formation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
Markers of neutrophil activation are increased in plasma during ALS, and markers of NET formation associate with ALS survival. ABSTRACT Objectives Peripheral neutrophil levels in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inversely correlate with survival, suggesting a role for neutrophils in disease progression.
Lillia A. Baird   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multifunctional Coatings on Medical Devices

open access: yes
This Special Issue is dedicated to highlighting important advancements in the development of multifunctional coatings on the surface of biomaterials used in medical devices, such as implants, scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc.

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Diagnostic Use of Testing for Novel Murine Autoantibodies for Sjögren Disease in the Rheumatology Outpatient Setting

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The goal was to assess the diagnostic performance of three novel autoantibodies (NA) for Sjögren disease (SjD) by comparing NA prevalence in patients with SjD, other autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), nonspecific chronic sialadenitis (CS), and controls.
Chadwick R. Johr   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diamond-like carbon / epoxy low-friction coatings to replace electroplated chromium

open access: yes, 2009
A series of layered structures based on epoxy-resins coated with diamond-like carbon (DLC) are examined as potential replacements for electroplated chromium in aerospace applications. Diamond-like carbon coatings can offer superior mechanical properties
Bulpett, R   +10 more
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A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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