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ABSTRACT Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and M. lepromatosis. Brazil consistently ranks among the countries with the highest number of leprosy cases. Data from our group showed that...

The lightweight technique for automobile is urgently needed to achieve the aim of CO2 emission control. In this paper, the mechanical properties and the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of carbon fiber reinforced polypr...

The combustion dynamics and characteristics of dense iron–ethanol slurry droplets containing 30 wt% Fe (in both micron- and nano-sized forms) and Fe-doped Al/Fe2O3 thermites containing 5 wt% Fe (in both micron- and nan...

Fog harvesting or fog catching is a technological breakthrough used as a sustainable and environmentally friendly water source. This technology utilizes mist converted into water droplets captured by the fog collector. T...

Safe pesticide application must ensure efficacy in pest control while minimizing environmental and human health risks. This study investigated pesticide potential drift by comparing ground and aerial spraying systems und...

Abstract Since their discovery, bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—have been invaluable to molecular biology and biotechnology. Renewed interest in phage-based antimicrobials, driven by the global antibiotic...

Abstract Glucocorticoid-producing cells of the adrenal cortex (i.e. zona fasciculata, zF) constitute the critical effectors of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, mediating the mammalian stress response. With glucoc...

In marine environments, the increased drag force on vehicles impedes their speed underwater, leading to high energy consumption and reduced vehicle efficiency. Superhydrophobic coatings have gained remarkable attention r...