Vibration energy harvesting has greatly expanded over the last few years. While linear vibration-based energy harvesting has received considerable attention in the literature, some current research is focused on the concept ...

Background: Household devices (e.g., television, car, computer) are common in high income countries, and their use has been linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. We hypothesized that device ownership is associated ...

The UV photocurrent response of thin films of wide bandgap semiconductors such as zinc oxide (ZnO) can be applied to a great number of electronic devices aiming applications in environmental sensing or UV-detection. ...

A switching memory device based on functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and hexagonal copper sulfide nanocrystals (CuS), finely blended in polymethylmethacrylate matrix (PMMA), is herein presented. A two-electrode ...

The increase in longevity worldwide has intensified the use of different types of prostheses for the human body, such as those used in dental work as well as in hip and knee replacements. Currently, Ti-6Al-4V is widely ...

Pure and mixed tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) were hydrolyzed at 35 degrees C, using oxalic acid as a catalyst and ultrasound stimulation. The hydrolysis reaction was carried out in a specially ...

Pure and mixed tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) were hydrolyzed at 35 degrees C, using oxalic acid as a catalyst and ultrasound stimulation. The hydrolysis reaction was carried out in a specially ...

Pop-rock musicians are at risk of developing hearing loss and other symptoms related to amplified music. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the satisfaction provided by the use of hearing protection in pop-rock ...