A report of the synthesis and characterization of a series of model silicone networks modified with a specific class of silicone-resin known as MQ-resin.
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This chapter reviews the requirements and design for anti-reflective coatings on laser optics, the sol-gel synthesis process, coating methods and post treatments, coating stability, and laser-damage performance.
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The authors review the development of time-resolved, in situ imaging techniques capable of capturing solid–liquid interfacial evolution in metallic alloys.
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The authors use first-principles modeling to assess fundamental aspects of the atomic structure of both amorphous and crystalline aluminum oxide tunnel junctions.
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To make more accurate predictions of the performance of a pelletized system, researchers used isothermal–isobaric and dynamic pressure experiments to test hydrogen uptake using constant pressure and at a higher temperature range than previous tests.
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A research team measures water and ion permeation through 0.8-nm-diameter carbon nanotube porins, finding them comparable to commercial desalination membranes.
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Researchers synthesize methane hydrate and measure its electrical conductivity to aid in estimating hydrate concentration on the seafloor.
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Researchers use a multivariate approach to identify two distinct externally forced fingerprints from multiple ensembles of Earth system model simulations.
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Research team developed scientific article-processing tools that extract and structure information from the text and figures of nanomaterials articles, thereby enabling the creation of a personalized knowledgebase for nanomaterials synthesis that can be mined to help inform further nanomaterials development.
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Cold-spray deposition is used as an additive manufacturing technique to fabricate materials for thermoelectric generators in complex geometries.