Plants have evolved a complex and organized response to abiotic stress that involves
physiological and metabolic reprogramming, transcription control, epigenetic regulation, and …

The low efficiency of renewable electricity storage has been considered as a bottleneck of
the scalable and low-carbon Power-to-Gas energy transformation concept. This paper …

In this study, the morphological, physical, and tensile properties of flax were experimentally
investigated at three different scales (single fiber, yarn and unidirectional fabric). The cross …

The evolution of meta-biomaterials has opened up exciting new opportunities for mass
personalisation of biomedical devices. This research paper details the development of a …

Children are vulnerable to traffic injuries due to their low hazard perception. Previous
studies have indicated that both parents and children have potential leading roles in safety …

Porous scaffolds have evolved, allowing personalised 3D-printed structures that can
improve tissue reconstruction. By using scaffolds with specific porosity, Poisson's ratio and …

Low temperature is a common biological abiotic stress in major cotton-growing areas. Cold
stress significantly affects the growth, yield, and yield quality of cotton. Therefore, it is …

Understand the behavior of knitted fabrics to apply them in composites. Composite materials
are part of materials engineering in general, however, there is a very attractive area in which …

The resistance of asphalt pavements to traffic loading and environmental deterioration
depends on the mechanical coupling of the selected bitumen–aggregate material, bitumen …

The bond between bitumen and aggregate is important in ensuring suitable performance of
flexible pavements in different environmental conditions. The bonding properties of bitumen …