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Humidity-Enhanced Effects of Sputtered Au Nanoparticles on the Ethanol Sensing Performance of Thermally Evaporated ZnO Nanowires

Abstract Mitigating the adverse effects of humidity on the sensing performance of one-dimensional (1D) metal oxide semiconductors has been a key challenge in gas sensor development. This study investigated the humidity-enhanced effect of gold (Au) nanoparticles on the ethanol res...

3D-Printed Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/CaCO3 Biocomposite Meshes for Bone Tissue Engineering: EnhancedMechanicalStrength and Cytocompatibility

Abstract Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polyester widely used in biomedical scaffolds. However, its relatively low mechanical strength and limited cell adhesion properties remain major challenges for bone tissue engineering applications. This stud...

Mechanical-press torrefaction of Napier grass for bio-coke production: effects of temperature and pressure on densification, fuel properties, and CO2 gasification behavior

This study investigated a mechanical-press torrefaction-assisted carbonization route for producing Napier grass-derived bio-coke. Napier grass was first torrefied under mechanical pressure at 280–340 °C and 20–70 MPa, followed by carbonization at 1000 °C. The effects of torrefact...

Phenotypic and Genomic Analysis of Swine-Derived Bacillus subtilis 1BP1Co1 as a Functional Probiotic Candidate to Mitigate Escherichia coli-Associated Diarrhea

Post-weaning diarrhea caused by pathogenic Escherichia coli is a significant economic challenge in global swine production. Rising antimicrobial resistance linked to traditional antibiotics necessitates safe, sustainable alternatives. This study isolated and characterized host-as...