Abstract: Influenced by the exploitation of natural resources and industrialization, ecological and environmental problems have become increasingly severe worldwide, particularly in rapidly developing ...

Approximately 1.5 million Americans over the age of 40 suffer from vision-threatening age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a number expected to rise with aging demographics. AMD exists in two ...

Corrosion of reinforcing bars constitutes a significant factor contributing to cracking and spalling in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. To prolong the service life of RC structures, it is crucial ...

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