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Chemistry, Physical
Demet Yilmaz, Ayse Bayrakceken Yurtcan, Tuba Oznuluer Ozer, Fulya Memioglu
Summary: This study investigates the properties of PEDOT/carbon black composites using methods such as Raman spectroscopy and gamma ray spectrometry. Results show that the CSA dopant significantly enhances the albedo parameters of the composites, while the p-TSA dopant decreases the reflective power of the PEDOT surface. Additionally, composites with different effective atomic numbers exhibit varying scattering behaviors.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yaqi Tang, Chao Wang, Xuefeng Wang, Meng Jiang, Junda Lao, Dongning Wang
Summary: We have demonstrated a new optical fiber modal interferometer (MI) for airflow sensing, which is fabricated based on a piece of HAF. The interferometer shows a high sensitivity to changes in ambient temperature due to the absorption of HAF. A sample airflow sensor with high sensitivity and compact size has been made and exhibits a very high air-flow sensitivity of -2.69 nm/(m/s) at a flowrate of about 1.0 m/s.
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Dharmendra Kumar, Raju Kumhar, Santimoy Kundu, Shishir Gupta
Summary: This research article investigates the dispersion behavior of Love waves influenced by an impulsive point source in a fibre-reinforced magnetoelastic plate placed on a functionally graded fibre-reinforced viscoelastic semi-infinite stratum. The study utilizes Maxwell's equation and generalised Ohm's law to calculate the Laurentz force in the plate, and applies three-dimensional Green's function and Fourier transform to solve the coupled field equations and obtain the dispersion relation of Love waves. The obtained results provide insights into the dispersive nature of Love wave propagation in systems containing fibre-reinforced, magnetoelastic, viscoelastic, and point sources.
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE APPLIED SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Wanli Han, Yudong Wang, Xinhou Wang, Honglei Yi
Summary: This study investigates the airflow field distribution and fiber motion in the melt-blowing die using numerical simulation and experimental methods. The results show that fiber whipping plays an important role in fiber attenuation, and the main zone of fiber attenuation is identified.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Samuel Leumas Otoo, Dihua Yu, Youlei Wu, Wei Chen, Changfu Deng, Qiu Li, Song Li
Summary: By adding baryte, bismuth oxide, and lead concentrate to cement grout, the radiation attenuation characteristics of the grout can be modified, enhancing the visibility of voids in the grout and improving detection and evaluation.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhilin Zhang, Bensheng Huang, Chao Tan, Xiangju Cheng
Summary: By investigating two damping factors and methods to calculate the drag coefficient through 99 experiments, this study found that the new method based on the relation between these two damping factors performed better than traditional methods in considering the emergent conditions of vegetation.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Hongbo Liu, Guoliang Dai, Fengxi Zhou, Xiaolin Cao, Liye Wang
Summary: Based on the mixture theory, this study investigates the propagation characteristics of Rayleigh wave in partially saturated viscoelastic soil considering flow-independent viscosity related to the solid skeleton. The analytical solution of Rayleigh wave fields in partially saturated viscoelastic soil is obtained, and the influences of flow-independent viscosity on wave propagation behavior are analyzed. The results demonstrate that the flow-independent viscosity significantly affects the phase velocity and attenuation coefficient of Rayleigh wave, as well as the P-1 and S waves in body waves. Additionally, the hydraulic conductivity and liquid saturation of the fluid also play a role in wave propagation.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Weiyun Chen, Dan Wang, Yumin Mou, Kai Zhao, Guoxing Chen
Summary: This paper investigates the propagation characteristics of Rayleigh waves near the surface of fluid-saturated poroviscoelastic medium. The study shows that flow-independent viscosity has a significant impact on the propagation of waves.
SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Angga Anugrah, Sultan Ilyas, Dahlang Tahir
Summary: This study investigated the effects of various inorganic fillers on the performance of composite phantom breast with polyvinyl alcohol as a binder. Analyzing bonding characteristics, structural properties, and atomic, electronic, and absorption abilities of the composite provided insights into creating breast phantom materials. The linear attenuation coefficient of the composites showed a direct correlation with the filler used, suggesting potential for optimized breast phantom production.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaolin Xie, Binyao Chen, Jianling Yang, Chukai Huang, Kunliang Qiu, Ce Zheng, Mingzhi Zhang
Summary: This study provided normative SD-OCT data on the pRNFL grayscale value profile in nonglaucomatous eyes. Lower average pRNFL grayscale value was independently correlated to older age, longer axial length, lower RPE grayscale value, and lower ImageQ. These determinants should be considered when interpreting pRNFL grayscale value in glaucoma assessment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
T. C. Dourado, A. V. Alvarenga, F. C. Peters, W. J. Mansur, R. P. B. Costa-Felix
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach in ultrasonic non-destructive testing by combining multiple common ultrasound methods and improving attenuation estimation through measuring the reflection coefficient. The method utilizes a transmitter, two receivers, and analyzes the relationship between signal amplitude and energy losses.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohamed Elsafi, Yousry Koraim, Mansour Almurayshid, Fahad Almasoud, M. Sayyed, I. H. Saleh
Summary: The study found that bentonite clay has the most effective radiation attenuation capability at 0.060 MeV, while kaolin clay performs the worst. The half value layer increases as energy increases, indicating that a thin layer of clay is sufficient to absorb radiation at low energies.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
M. Buyukyildiz, G. Tuna, M. Kurudirek
Summary: Linear attenuation coefficient, mass attenuation coefficient, differential scattering cross sections, effective atomic number (Z(eff)), effective electron density are parameters used to determine the interaction of X-/gamma rays with materials. These parameters depend on photon energy and chemical composition. Scattering is a convenient method for material characterization with less dose. In this study, theoretical estimation based on radiation scattering was used to calculate total molecular mass differential scattering coefficients (TMMDSC) of different materials for Cs-137 and Co-60 radioisotopes. The values of Z(eff) for the selected materials were compared based on the ratio of Rayleigh to Compton scattering, and relative differences up to 76.54% were found.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Ryan S. Terrill, Allison J. Shultz
Summary: Feathers play a crucial role in the evolutionary history of birds due to their ability to perform multiple functions. By reviewing how feather functions interact with avian evolution, we gain a more comprehensive understanding of how birds adapt to diverse environments and develop various life-history strategies.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jiamin Zhang, Dong Xu, Xiaochen Wang, Jianwei Zhao, Hainan He, Quan Yang
Summary: In this study, samples with different microstructures were obtained by heat treatment, and the attenuation coefficients of ultrasonic waves were calculated based on experimental signals. The relationship between the attenuation coefficient and microstructure was analyzed using metallographic images. Characterization models of the average grain size of dual-phase titanium alloys based on ultrasonic attenuation were established. This study can provide a reference for online detection of grain size of metallic materials with complex microstructure based on laser ultrasonic technology.