Superhydrophobic coatings show great application potential in many fields, but they have not been widely used due to poor stability. A Ni-PTFE-SiC composite coating was proposed in this paper.
Jianguo Liu +6 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu +5 more
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Research on mechanical response of buried steel pipelines under continuous collapse
Formation collapse is one of the common geological hazards for the buried long-distance pipelines. In order to study the mechanical response law of the buried steel pipelines under continuous collapse, experiments and numerical simulations of buried ...
Peng LIU +5 more
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Проблеми безконтактного виявлення та ідентифікації дефектів підземних нафтогазопроводів з поверхні землі [PDF]
Описано основні причини та можливі наслідки виникнення дефектів на підземних нафто- та газопроводах. Здійснено порівняння методів контролю дефектів підземних нафтогазопроводів, наведено їхні переваги та недоліки.
Ващишак, С. П. +2 more
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NDST3‐Induced Epigenetic Reprogramming Reverses Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease
NDST3‐mediated epigenetic reprogramming revitalizes neuronal circuits in the substantia nigra and striatum to halt dopaminergic neuron degeneration and restore motor function in Parkinson's disease models. This strategy promotes neuronal maintenance and functional recovery, highlighting NDST3's therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders ...
Yujung Chang +18 more
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Feasibility of lowering-in of longitudinally continuous cold-bends
Objective Lowering-in is a primary method for underground pipeline laying. Continuous cold bends are utilized in place of hot-bending elbows at longitudinal turns along these buried pipelines.
Yanbing WANG +8 more
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A metaheuristic method for the multireturn-to-depot petrol truck routing problem with time windows
The petrol truck routing problem is an important part of the petrol supply chain. This study focuses on determining routes for distributing petrol products from a depot to petrol stations with the objective of minimizing the total travel cost and the ...
Bohong Wang +4 more
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With continued urbanization in China, the construction of urban gas pipelines is increasing, and the safety of gas pipelines are also increasingly affected by urban development and the increased scope of buildings and roads.
Jianping Liu +6 more
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STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES FOR BILATERAL ENERGY COOPE-RATION BETWEEN THE EU AND KAZAKHSTAN GEO-ECONOMIC AND GEOPOLITICAL DIMENSIONS IN COMPETITION WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA’S CENTRAL ASIA POLICIES [PDF]
Central Asia strategy in 2007, to enhance the energy and general political-economic cooperation with Central Asia. But the EU has had to compete mostly with Russia and China, the two major powers and potential rivals in Central Asia and the Caspian ...
Raszewski, Slawomir, Umbach, Frank
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Stability versus Sustainability: Energy Policy in the Gulf Monarchies [PDF]
The six Persian Gulf monarchies are home to some of the world's largest hydrocarbon reserves, and also some of the cheapest energy prices and highest per-capita consumption.
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