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Heat and mass transfer of water flow in graphene nanochannels: effect of pressure and interfacial interaction

The low-resistance transport of water within graphene nanochannels makes it promising for electronic cooling applications.

Graphical abstract: Heat and mass transfer of water flow in graphene nanochannels: effect of pressure and interfacial interaction
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Effect of density on the smoldering of calcium alginate fibers

The onset temperature of smoldering for calcium alginate fibers was determined across several densities.

Graphical abstract: Effect of density on the smoldering of calcium alginate fibers
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Thermophysical properties of polyethylene glycol oligomers via molecular dynamics simulations

The thermophysical properties of the polyethylene glycol oligomer obtained by the AMBER force field are in excellent agreement with experimental data.

Graphical abstract: Thermophysical properties of polyethylene glycol oligomers via molecular dynamics simulations
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Universalized and robust length separation of carbon and boron nitride nanotubes with improved polymer depletion-based fractionation

An improved polymer depletion-based method for length separation enables robust fractionation of boron nitride and carbon nanotubes with consistent scaling.

Graphical abstract: Universalized and robust length separation of carbon and boron nitride nanotubes with improved polymer depletion-based fractionation
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Structural, morphological, magnetic and electrical properties of La0.8Na0.2−x□xMnO3 (0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) manganites

La0.8Na0.2−x□xMnO3 (0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) manganites were successfully synthesized using the solid-state route.

Graphical abstract: Structural, morphological, magnetic and electrical properties of La0.8Na0.2−x□xMnO3 (0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) manganites
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Emergence of symmetric and asymmetric Dirac points under periodic electric and vector potentials in ABA-trilayer graphene superlattice

Energy dispersion along ky direction (kx = 0) for different values of barrier height A0 with identical barrier and well widths (db = dw = 5 and d = 10).

Graphical abstract: Emergence of symmetric and asymmetric Dirac points under periodic electric and vector potentials in ABA-trilayer graphene superlattice
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Advancements in MAX phase materials: structure, properties, and novel applications

The MAX phase represents a diverse class of nanolaminate materials with intriguing properties that have received incredible global research attention because they bridge the divide separating metals and ceramics.

Graphical abstract: Advancements in MAX phase materials: structure, properties, and novel applications
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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Interaction of anionic Fe3O4 nanoparticles with lipid vesicles: a review on deformation and poration under various conditions

The deformation and poration of cell-mimetic giant unilamellar vesicles induced by anionic magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles under various conditions have been discussed. This could lead to potential applications in the field of biomedical research.

Graphical abstract: Interaction of anionic Fe3O4 nanoparticles with lipid vesicles: a review on deformation and poration under various conditions
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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Microstructure evolution, dielectric properties, and nonlinear response of Na+-doped CdCu3Ti4O12 ceramics

The nonlinear current density–electric field (J–E) plots of Cd1−xNaxCu3Ti4O12 ceramics. All samples exhibited good nonlinear characteristics.

Graphical abstract: Microstructure evolution, dielectric properties, and nonlinear response of Na+-doped CdCu3Ti4O12 ceramics
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Chitosan-azo dye bioplastics that are reversibly resoluble and recoverable under visible light irradiation

Biopolymer composite materials were prepared from bio-sourced cationic water-soluble chitosan with bi-functional water-soluble anionic azo food dyes amaranth (AMA) or allura red (ALR), for reversible dis-assembly materials triggered by sunlight.

Graphical abstract: Chitosan-azo dye bioplastics that are reversibly resoluble and recoverable under visible light irradiation
From the themed collection: 2024 RSC Advances Popular Advances Collection
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Getting the intermolecular forces correct: introducing the ASTA strategy for a water model

For simple water models, parameters giving the best intermolecular forces cannot provide accurate bulk properties. For AMOEBA model, such parameters can be found.

Graphical abstract: Getting the intermolecular forces correct: introducing the ASTA strategy for a water model
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Exploring the structural, mechanical, electronic, thermodynamic and thermoelectric properties of caesium based ABX3 perovskite CsOsX3 (X: Cl, Br)

Here, we have investigated properties of caesium based halide perovskites with the help of density functional theory.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the structural, mechanical, electronic, thermodynamic and thermoelectric properties of caesium based ABX3 perovskite CsOsX3 (X: Cl, Br)
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Enhancing the stretchability of two-dimensional materials through kirigami: a molecular dynamics study on tungsten disulfide

Kirigami patterns on monolayer WS2 enhance stretchability and tailor mechanical properties. MD simulations show increased tensile strain, reduced strength, and optimal performance from adjusted overlap ratio, cut density, and length-to-width ratios.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing the stretchability of two-dimensional materials through kirigami: a molecular dynamics study on tungsten disulfide
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Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental verification of the effects of vinyl silicone oil viscosity on the mechanical properties of silicone rubber foam

The molecular motion trajectories of silicone rubber foam (SRF) at various vinyl silicone oil viscosities were studied via molecular dynamics (MD) simulation from the perspective of all atomic molecules.

Graphical abstract: Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental verification of the effects of vinyl silicone oil viscosity on the mechanical properties of silicone rubber foam
Open Access Review Article

On the role of disjoining pressure in nanofluid-assisted enhanced oil recovery: a mini-review

Disjoining pressure, especially arising from organized arrangement of nanoparticles is a component for understanding enhanced oil recovery using nanofluids.

Graphical abstract: On the role of disjoining pressure in nanofluid-assisted enhanced oil recovery: a mini-review
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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Enhanced electrical properties of BNKT–BMN lead-free ceramics by CaSnO3 doping and their bioactive properties

The CSO additive enhanced the electrical and mechanical properties of 0.99BNKT–0.01BMN ceramics. Biological tests on x = 0.02CSO samples showed moderate apatite formation in the SBF test and good cell viability in the cytotoxicity test.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced electrical properties of BNKT–BMN lead-free ceramics by CaSnO3 doping and their bioactive properties
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Effects of the temperature, strain rate, and loading conditions on the deformation behaviors and mechanical properties of the Ni/Ni3Al superalloy

The deformation temperature, strain rate, and loading conditions have a significant effect on the deformation behavior and mechanical properties of the Ni/Ni3Al superalloy.

Graphical abstract: Effects of the temperature, strain rate, and loading conditions on the deformation behaviors and mechanical properties of the Ni/Ni3Al superalloy
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Thermal transport properties of gas-filled silica aerogels

Examining the impact of gas concentration on the thermal transport properties of silica aerogels, revealing significant increases in thermal conductivity at higher gas fill levels.

Graphical abstract: Thermal transport properties of gas-filled silica aerogels
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Textured anti-reflection and down-conversion composite functional films for high-efficiency solar cells

A composite functional film with a random positive-pyramidal light-trapping structure and down-conversion capabilities has been prepared by the soft nanoimprint technique to enhance light utilization for solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Textured anti-reflection and down-conversion composite functional films for high-efficiency solar cells
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Quantitative analysis of sweat evaporation loss in epidermal microfluidic patches

This study analyzes the mechanisms of sweat evaporation loss in epidermal microfluidic patches, derives the quantity of sweat loss, verifies the theoretical calculations by experiments, and discusses the structure design of the anti-evaporation.

Graphical abstract: Quantitative analysis of sweat evaporation loss in epidermal microfluidic patches
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Probing the microstructure and deformation mechanism of an FeCoCrNiAl0.5 high entropy alloy during nanoscratching: a combined atomistic and physical model study

The microstructure and deformation mechanism of an FeCoCrNiAl0.5 high entropy alloy during nanoscratching is studied using a combined atomistic and physical model study.

Graphical abstract: Probing the microstructure and deformation mechanism of an FeCoCrNiAl0.5 high entropy alloy during nanoscratching: a combined atomistic and physical model study
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Effect of temperature on anisotropic bending elasticity of dsRNA: an all-atom molecular dynamics simulation

The tilt stiffness A1 and roll stiffness A2 decrease with the increasing temperature.

Graphical abstract: Effect of temperature on anisotropic bending elasticity of dsRNA: an all-atom molecular dynamics simulation
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Synergistic magnetoelectric enhancement in 0–3 particulate multiferroic composites: unveiling the exceptional interplay of Ba0.85Sm0.15TiO3 and Co0.85Sm0.15Fe2O4 phases for superior energy conversion

This study investigates the complex investigation of the 0–3 particulate multiferroic properties found in composite materials.

Graphical abstract: Synergistic magnetoelectric enhancement in 0–3 particulate multiferroic composites: unveiling the exceptional interplay of Ba0.85Sm0.15TiO3 and Co0.85Sm0.15Fe2O4 phases for superior energy conversion
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Effects of crack–γ/γ′ interface relative distributions on the deformation and crack growth behaviors of a nickel-based superalloy

As the distance between two cracks increased, both tensile strength and plasticity decreased, while the crack growth rate significantly increased.

Graphical abstract: Effects of crack–γ/γ′ interface relative distributions on the deformation and crack growth behaviors of a nickel-based superalloy
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Understanding charge transport and dielectric relaxation properties in lead-free Cs2ZrCl6 nanoparticles

In the exploration of perovskite materials devoid of lead and appropriate for capturing solar energy, a recent finding has surfaced concerning Cs2ZrCl6.

Graphical abstract: Understanding charge transport and dielectric relaxation properties in lead-free Cs2ZrCl6 nanoparticles
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