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New methods of assessing wind erosion risk: Innovative approach to soil protection respecting windbreak effect

open access: yesContributions to Geophysics and Geodesy
Research and development of new soil protection methods helps to maintain sustainable soil management and prevent the degradation of valuable agricultural resources.
Josef KUČERA   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Versatile Pneumatic Twisted Coiled Actuators Enabled by Fiber‐Polymer Composite Fabrication

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work reports composite Pneumatic Twisted Coiled Actuators with embedded Kevlar fibers that convert pneumatic or hydraulic pressure into powerful linear motion. A novel precise manufacturing technique is used to systematically explore how design variables influence actuator mechanics and dynamics.
William J. Townsend   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Freeze-thaw Action on Snowmelt, Wind and Rainfall Erosion in Chinese Typical Mollisol Region

open access: yesShuitu Baochi Xuebao
[Objective] Researches on the effects of freeze-thaw action on slope soil erosion in the Chinese typical Mollisol Region can deepen the understanding of the mechanism of slope erosion process and provide important scientific basis for slope erosion ...
ZHAO Yajun   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Magnesium‐Based Transient Bioelectronics, Bio‐Optics and Bio‐Scaffolds

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This paper reviews the state of the art and recent advances in magnesium‐based thin‐film, foils, and scaffolds for applications in transient bio‐optics, bioelectronics and tissue engineering. The design principles, fabrication methods, material properties, and integration strategies are discussed in detail.
Massimo Mariello, Yves Leterrier
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of freeze-thaw wind erosion and analysis of influencing factors on the Tibetan Plateau based on the improved RWEQ

open access: yesZhongguo dizhi zaihai yu fangzhi xuebao
Freeze-thaw wind erosion refers to the process in which temperature fluctuations cause changes in the surface structure, significantly impacting on the formation of surface landform and soil properties. However, due to the particularity and complexity of
Xinqian CHE   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tissue‐Adhesive Fabric‐Based Bioelectronics for Wearable and Implantable Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An implantable and wearable bioelectronic textile (iTextile) is introduced as a unified platform bridging wearable and implantable systems. By integrating a self‐healing polymer, stretchable silk fabric, conductive composite electrodes, and an adhesive hydrogel, the platform enables conformal, stable interfacing with soft tissues. The iTextile supports
Soojung An   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Influence of Soil Properties on the Wind Erosion Rate at Different Regions of Kerman Province

open access: yesعلوم آب و خاک, 2020
Wind erosion is known as one of the most important land degradation aspects, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Soil properties, by affecting soil erodibility, can control the wind erosion rate.
N. Shahabinejad   +3 more
doaj  

Bio‐Inspired Biopolymeric Implantable Platform for Localized and Sustained Drug Delivery in Solid Tumor Treatment

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A bio‐inspired biopolymeric implantable drug delivery platform enables localized and sustained release of 7‐ethyl‐10‐hydroxycamptothecin (SN‐38) in solid tumor treatment. The three‐dimensional (3D) structured crosslinked‐chitosan implants are fabricated via 3D‐printed molds and provide drug release over 3 months, significantly inhibiting tumor growth ...
Mercedes Lozano‐Garcia   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revealing the causes of ecosystem stability changes in the Northern Sand Prevention Belt of China over the past twenty years

open access: yesEnvironmental and Sustainability Indicators
Wind-driven soil degradation and desertification critically impair regional ecosystem stability and sustainable functioning. The Northern Sand Prevention Belt (NSPB) is a high-intensity wind erosion area in China and a core area for combating ...
Meng Yuan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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