Hierarchical Composites
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Versatile Technique to Produce a Hierarchical Design in Nanoporous Gold
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2023
Nanoporous gold with a hierarchical and bimodal pore size distribution can be produced by combining electrochemical and chemical dealloying. The composition of the alloy can be monitored via EDS-SEM examination as the dealloying process advances. The material's loading capacity can be determined by studying protein adsorption onto the material.
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Heuristic Mining of Hierarchical Genotypes and Accessory Genome Loci in Bacterial Populations
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2021
This analytical computational platform provides practical guidance for microbiologists, ecologists, and epidemiologists interested in bacterial population genomics. Specifically, the work presented here demonstrated how to perform: i) phylogeny-guided mapping of hierarchical genotypes; ii) frequency-based analysis of genotypes; iii) kinship and clonality analyses; iv) identification of lineage differentiating accessory loci.
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Experimental Investigation of the Hierarchical Control in DC Microgrids Using a Real-time Simulator
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2025
This article presents a DC microgrid with hierarchical control implemented in a simulator, OPAL RT-Lab. It details the circuit modeling, primary and secondary control strategies, and experimental validation. The results demonstrate effective control performance, highlighting the importance of a robust experimental platform for microgrid research and development.
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Synthesis of Hierarchical ZnO/CdSSe Heterostructure Nanotrees
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2016
Here, we prepare and characterize novel tree-like hierarchical ZnO/CdSSe nanostructures, where CdSSe branches are grown on vertically aligned ZnO nanowires. The resulting nanotrees are a potential material for solar energy conversion and other opto-electronic devices.
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Classifying Matter by Composition
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2020
Matter: Pure Substances and Mixtures According to its composition, the matter can be classified into two broad categories — pure substances and mixtures. A pure substance is a form of matter that has a constant composition throughout with uniform properties. For example, any sample of sucrose has the same composition and same physical properties, such as melting point, color, and sweetness, regardless of the source from which it is isolated. A mixture is composed of two or more types of...
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Interfaces connect the matrix with nanoscale or microscale reinforcements and provide the region where stress is transferred between phases. Their role links the behavior of smaller structural features to the larger material architecture. In bioengineering, this interfacial organization helps a composite combine reinforcement with a surrounding matrix rather than relying on the properties of either constituent alone.
Larger-scale architecture determines how loads are distributed through the material and can also control porosity or guide deformation. Consequently, two materials with similar constituents may behave differently when their structural organization changes. This architectural control is important when a bioengineered material must balance mechanical support with features associated with tissue organization and regeneration.
A single component cannot provide every desired property, whereas a hierarchical composite uses distinct constituents and organized structural features to combine functions. Reinforcements can contribute to stress transfer, while the matrix and larger architecture influence how the material carries or distributes loads. This design approach supports simultaneous consideration of strength, flexibility, degradation, and biological compatibility.
The relevant variables include constituent composition, interfaces between phases, and organization across length scales. Together, these features determine how the material transfers stress, distributes loads, controls porosity, and guides deformation. For bioengineering applications, matching this organization to tissue structure, such as the organization found in bone, can support improved mechanical integration and tissue regeneration.
Development focuses on linking composition with architecture rather than selecting constituents in isolation. Researchers can consider how the matrix, reinforcements, interfaces, and larger-scale structure jointly affect strength, flexibility, degradation, and biological compatibility. This framework helps guide the design of biomimetic scaffolds, implant coatings, and prosthetic materials toward the requirements of their intended biological setting.
In bioengineering, relevant applications include biomimetic scaffolds, implant coatings, and prosthetic materials. The design goal is to balance mechanical performance with flexibility, degradation, and biological compatibility. By reproducing aspects of tissue organization, particularly the organization associated with bone, these materials may support improved mechanical integration and provide a structural basis for tissue regeneration.