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Measurement Technique Comparison in the Entire Fracture Surface Topography Assessment for Additively Manufactured Materials
PublicationThis paper focuses on comparing the three microscopic measurement techniques, confocal, focus variation, and point for focus, for the evaluation of entire fracture surface topographies. The measurements were performed using a Sensofar S Neox 3D optical profilometer and the Mitutoyo QV Apex 302 vision measuring system. The test specimens required for measuring were printed through laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology using...
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Mechanical performance investigations of a post-tensioned inter-module connection in steel buildings
PublicationConnections in modular steel structures are critical for maintaining structural integrity and facilitating ease of installation. Traditional methods, such as on-site welding, require adherence to complex technical specifications. In contrast, post-tensioned steel bolts offer a viable alternative by potentially reducing on-site labor by up to 50 %, providing substantial strength and simplifying assembly. To accurately assess the...
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Mechanical properties of 3D-printed polylactide and short carbon fibres reinforced polylactide laminate subjected to environmental aging
PublicationIn this work the mechanical characterisation of fused filament fabricated non-reinforced polylactide and polylactide reinforced with short carbon fibre laminate after environmental aging was reported. In the manufacturing process, the symmetric laminate was used to determine the influence of environmental aging of 3D printed parts. The sterilisation agents and buffered saline solution environment were used as aging factors. Also,...
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Mechanistic insights and atmospheric implications of the degradation reaction of 3-methoxy-1-propanol by reaction with hydroxyl radicals and identification of the end products in the presence of O2/NO
PublicationThe study investigated the degradation of 3-methoxy-1-propanol (3M1P) by OH using the M06-2X/6-311++G(d,p) level, with CCSD(T) single-point corrections. We focused on hydrogen atom abstraction from various alkyl groups within the molecule. The rate coefficient for 3M1P degradation was calculated from the sum of the rate coefficients corresponding to the removal of H-atoms from primary (-CH3), secondary (-CH2-), tertiary (-CH<),...
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Membrane-Assisted Dark Fermentation for Integrated Biohydrogen Production and Purification: A Comprehensive Review
PublicationAbstract The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the membrane-assisted dark fermentation process for bioH2 production and purification. This review initially analyses the need for and the current state of the art in H2 production through dark fermentation, evaluating the research landscape and the maturity level of the technology. Key factors influencing the dark fermentation process are then examined,...
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Metal extraction using deep eutectic solvents for metal recovery and environmental remediation – A review
PublicationMetal extraction has proven to be an effective solution for recovering metal resources and addressing heavy metal pollution. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are receiving great attention for metal recovery because of their high selectivity, environmentally friendly character, low melting point, good stability, and low corrosive properties. Particularly, natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) and hydrophobic DESs (HDES) have been...
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Metamodel-based optimization of a high-tension cable barrier in crash tests with a large SUV
PublicationRoad safety barriers play an important role in improving road safety. Cable barriers are one of the types of road barriers. Cable barriers have favorable collision-related properties, especially in terms of the safety of the vehicle occupants. Despite the continuous development of road barrier systems, the current European standard EN1317, which is used to evaluate the performance of road barriers, does not take into account all...
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Methodological aspects in conducting scientific research - quantitative research
PublicationThis article presents a description of the methodological aspects of conducting (quantitative) scientific research. The publication focuses on the media industry, as it was the case in the previous article about methodological aspects of conducting qualitative research. The publication commences with an indication of scientific theory in the light of reference books, a definition and explanation of...
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Methods and Instruments | Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy
PublicationScanning electrochemical microscopy is based on the recording of electrolysis currents (Faradaic currents) at a microelectrode (ME) probe that is scanned over the sample. Different working modes are available to couple the electrolysis at the ME to reactions at the sample. The article explains their principles and provides examples of their application. The feedback mode, the sample-generation/tip collection mode, the redox-competition...
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MHD Casson flow across a stretched surface in a porous material: a numerical study
PublicationIn this study, we examine the nature of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Casson flow of fluid across a stretched surface in a porous material. It studies how the behaviour of Casson fluids is affected by a number of variables, including thermal radiation, chemical processes, Joule heating, and viscosity dissipation. The Keller box strategy, based on the finite difference method (FDM), is used to tackle the complex numerical problem. Graphical...
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Microstructure degradation and creep failure study of the dissimilar metal welded joint of heat-resistant steel and Inconel 617 alloy tested at 650 °C and applied stress range of 100–150 MPa
PublicationThe advanced ultra-supercritical (A-USC) power plant system is anticipated to become India's next-generation base-load power station. To adopt AUSC technology, dissimilar welded joints (DWJs) between heat-resistant steels and the nickel-based alloys, using the nickel-based fillers, will need to be implemented. However, failure of dissimilar welded joints from P92 steel base metal or the heat affected zone (HAZ) has been commonly...
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Międzynarodowa wystawa prac dzieci i młodzieży CONNECTIONS w Dehli w Indiach w ramach projektu Reconnecting With Your Culture (UNESCO) przy wsparciu programu Kształtowanie Przestrzeni (IARP)
PublicationPoland represented through the work of participants Poland - coordination of RWYC Poland. . Exhibition realised by Dehli Public Shool as part of an international project under the auspices of UNESCO - Reconnecting With Your Culture .
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Mitochondrial exonuclease EXOG supports DNA integrity by the removal of single-stranded DNA flaps
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Mitochondrial exonuclease EXOG supports DNA integrity by the removal of single-stranded DNA flaps
PublicationSingle-stranded DNA (ssDNA) is an important intermediate generated during various cellular DNA transactions, primarily during long-patch base excision repair. When displaced by DNA polymerase during strand displacement DNA synthesis, ssDNA forms 5′ overhangs (flaps) that are either cleaved by DNA nucleases or protected from degradation upon binding of single-stranded DNA-binding proteins (SSB). Several nucleases are involved in...
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Mixed, quantum-classical description of electron density transfer in the collision process
PublicationIn this work, we investigate an ion-atom model describing the time-dependent evolution of electron density during the collision. For a S3+- H system, numerical simulations are based on classical trajectory calculations, and the electron density behaviour is described with the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. We apply the finite difference method to obtain quantitative insights into the charge transfer dynamics, providing detailed...
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Mobile mutual-visibility sets in graphs
PublicationGiven a connected graph G, the mutual-visibility number of G is the cardinality of a largest set S such that for every pair of vertices x, y ∈ S there exists a shortest x, y-path whose interior vertices are not contained in S. Assume that a robot is assigned to each vertex of the set S. At each stage, one robot can move to a neighbouring vertex. Then S is a mobile mutual-visibility set of G if there exists a sequence of moves of...
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Modeling 5G-NR-Based Positioning Accuracy in Urban Environments
PublicationModeling phenomena influencing radiocommunication networks, such as 5G-NR, is a key aspect during their development and further optimization. In this paper, one proposes a model, for three different scenario types in urban environments, for user localization accuracy. The model is supported by measurements of real 5G-NR downlink signals carried out in three different urban environments, corresponding to the typical user localization....
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Modeling of damage interaction due to uniaxial creep and subsequent LCF pure torsional loading
PublicationThis paper presents experimental results of creep-rupture, preliminary creep and low-cycle torsional fatigue of 2024 aluminum alloy. It analyzes the effect of pre-deformation on fatigue life under pure, cyclic torsion loading conditions. Two different pre-deformation levels were considered in the creep process at 200 ◦C and 300 ◦C. A significant influence of creep predeformation on the cyclic properties of the tested material was...
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Modeling of microstructure evolution during high-temperature oxidation of porous Fe-Cr steels
PublicationResearch on the high-temperature oxidation of metals and alloys is experimentally challenging due to the requirement for long-term corrosion exposure, and in the case of porous alloys, due to their complex internal microstructure. In this study, a corrosion model based on the morphological operations of dilation and erosion has been developed. This approach allows for a utilization of various raster representations of the microstructure...
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Modeling the effect of external load variations on single, serie and parallel connected microbial fuel cells
PublicationThis paper presents a microbial fuel cell (MFC) model designed to analyze the effect of the external load on MFC performance. The model takes into account the voltage and the chemical oxygen demand (COD) dependence on the external load. The value of the model parameters were calibrated by means of the voltage relaxation method tests using a controlled load current. Laboratory measurements and MATLAB Simulink model computations...
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Modified U-Net with attention gate for enhanced automated brain tumor segmentation
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Monitoring of absorptive model biogas purification process using sensor matrices and gas chromatography
PublicationThis study examined the process of purifying model biogas using a new type of absorbent based on a Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) and a commercially available absorbent (Genosorb) to remove acetone, toluene, and cyclohexane. The main aim of the research was to control the purification efficiency using gas chromatography (GC) and an alternative method based on sensor matrices (SM). As a result of comparing the multidimensional SM signals...
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"Morficzne dotykanie miasta. studium dla Gdańska". Stypendium dla Twórców Kultury Marszałka Województwa Pomorskiego na projekt
PublicationStypendium przyznawane jest corocznie dla wybranych komisyjnie twórców kultury na działania związane z województwem pomorskim. Tematem projektu będzie badanie form miasto-morficznych. Artystyczne poszukiwania w wybranych gdańskich lokalizacjach (Orunia, Stocznia, Zaspa) mają odnaleźć język form i zauważanych szczelin. Miejskie morfemy mogą być przedmiotem dociekań i analiz. Autorska metoda pracy sprawdzona w terenach przyrodniczych...
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Morphological and Chemical Changes in the Hemolymph of the Wax Moth Galleria mellonella Infected by the Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus
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Morse homology for the Hamiltonian action in cotangent bundles
PublicationIn this paper we use the gradient flow equation introduced in Asselle and Starostka (Calc. Var. 59: 113, 2020) to construct a Morse complex for the Hamiltonian action AH on a mixed regularity space of loops in the cotangent bundle T ∗M of a closed manifold M. Connections between pairs of critical points are realized as genuine intersections between unstable and stable manifolds, which (despite being infinite dimensional objects)...
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Motivating academic library non-users to [re]discover the academic library’s usefulness for their studying practices - the Gdańsk University of Technology Library perspective.
PublicationThe main purpose of this article is to present academic library’s methods of motivating library non-users to rediscover the academic library’s values and usefulness for their studying practices from the Gdańsk University of Technology Library perspective. The author focused on discussing the issue of Polish full-time students as one of the groups of non-users of the academic library. -- Głównym celem artykułu jest...
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Multi-channel communication of luxury brands based on L'Oreal, Guerlain and Lancôme - case study
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Multi-Joint Symmetric Optimization Approach for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Assisted Edge Computing Resources in Internet of Things-Based Smart Cities
PublicationSmart cities are equipped with a vast number of IoT devices, which help to collect and analyze data to improve the quality of life for urban people by offering a sustainable and connected environment. However, the rapid growth of IoT systems has issues related to the Quality of Service (QoS) and allocation of limited resources in IoT-based smart cities. The cloud in the IoT system also faces issues related to higher consumption...
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Multimodal Augmented Reality System for Real-Time Roof Type Recognition and Visualization on Mobile Devices
PublicationThe utilization of augmented reality (AR) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the integration of virtual reality (VR) elements into the tangible reality of the physical world. It facilitates a more straightforward comprehension of the interconnections, interdependencies, and spatial context of data. Furthermore, the presentation of analyses and the combination of spatial data with annotated data are facilitated. This is particularly...
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Multiphysical simulation of iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) activation embedded in concrete structures
PublicationShape memory alloys (SMAs) are a well-known type of smart material that recovers its original shapes upon activation. This unique property makes SMAs attractive for pre-stressing applications in civil engineering. Iron-based SMAs (Fe-SMAs) are particularly promising for civil engineering applications because of their low cost,...
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MXene-based materials as adsorbents, photocatalysts, membranes and sensors for detection and removal of emerging and gaseous pollutants: A comprehensive review
Publication2D materials have garnered significant attention as potential solutions to various environmental challenges. Graphene, molybdenum disulfide, MXenes, and boron nitride have emerged as the most popular candidates among these materials. This article presents a comprehensive review and discussion on the emerging applications of MXenes in environmental engineering. MXenes have demonstrated immense potential as future materials for adsorption...
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Nano-adsorbent Modification by Deep Eutectic Solvents for Wastewater Treatment Applications
PublicationThe Greek “εύ” and “τήξις” term is the root of the “eutectic” word that refers to the low melting of mixture. Generally, an eutectic solvent depicts a mixture of components (at least one is in solid phase) that under particular ratios weak molecular interactions allow to obtain a mixture having melting point at a much lower temperature than that of each component (García-Álvarez 2019). Although A. P. Abbott et al. discovered the...
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Nanoparticle Skin Penetration: Depths and Routes Modeled In-Silico
PublicationNanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly explored for targeted skin penetration, particularly for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. However, the complex system between NP properties, skin structure, and experimental conditions poses significant challenges in predicting their penetration depth and pathways. To what depth do NPs penetrate the skin, and which pathways do they follow? These are the questions we tried to answer...
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Nanotechnology meets radiobiology: Fullerenols and Metallofullerenols as nano-shields in radiotherapy
PublicationDespite significant advances in the development of radioprotective measures, the clinical application of radioprotectors and radiomitigators remains limited due to insufficient efficacy and high toxicity of most agents. Additionally, in oncological radiotherapy, these compounds may interfere with the therapeutic effectiveness. Recent progress in nanotechnology highlights fullerenols (FulOHs) and metallofullerenols (Me@FulOHs) as...
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Near-interval edge colorings of graphs
PublicationAn interval edge coloring of a graph is a proper edge coloring by integers such that the colors on the edges incident with any vertex form an interval of integers. Not all graphs are interval colorable; a simple counterexample is K3. A near-interval coloring is a proper edge coloring of a graph such that the colors on the edges incident with any vertex is either an interval or a near-interval, where the latter is an interval except...
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Net-zero policy and forward default risk in the energy sector:Evidence of corporate environmentalism using (a)symmetricmodels
PublicationThis study aims to examine the impact of the net-zero policy on forward default risk atthe firm level within the energy sector of the US, spanning over the period 2007–2021.The research employs Panel Vector Autoregression (PVAR) modeling, as well as linearand non-linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) models to investigate this rela-tionship. The findings suggest that the implementation of net-zero policy measures canhave...
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Neutral pH, multioxidants Fenton oxidation of dimethyl sulfoxide and acetamidophenol as water pollutant models
PublicationOrganic water pollution is calling for advanced remediation methods such as the Fenton process, yet actual procedures involve transition metals at acidic pH, and generate only one oxidant, the hydroxyl radical. Here we used a solution of magnesium ions, bicarbonate ions, and hydrogen peroxide at pH 7.4 to generate reactive oxygen species for degrading dimethyl sulfoxide and acetamidophenol, as models of water pollutants. The performance...
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New insight into selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides on zirconia decorated with vanadium oxide
PublicationSolvothermal synthesis of zirconia decorated with vanadium oxide is investigated with the aim of using it in the catalytic conversion of nitrogen oxides. The effect of the mass ratio of vanadium (1.9; 3.8 and 5.7 wt%) to pure zirconia on the physicochemical and catalytic properties of the fabricated materials is demonstrated. The physicochemical characterization of catalysts indicates a slight reduction in the size of particles...
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New insights into structural, optical, electrical and thermoelectric behavior of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 single crystals
PublicationThe single crystals of lead-free Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 were grown using the Czochralski method. The energy gaps determined from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and optical measurements were approximately 2.92 eV. The current-voltage characteristics, depolarization current, dc (σdc) and ac (σac) electrical conductivity, and Seebeck coefficient of the crystals were investigated. The frequency/temperature-dependent electrical properties...
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Nitrogen Dioxide Monitoring by Means of Low-Cost Autono-mous Platform and Sensor Calibration via Machine Learning with Global Data Correlation Enhancement
PublicationAir quality significantly impacts the environment and human living conditions, with di-rect and indirect effects on the economy. Precise and prompt detection of air pollutants is crucial for mitigating risks and implementing strategies to control pollution within ac-ceptable thresholds. One of the common pollutants is nitrogen dioxide (NO2), high con-centration of which are detrimental to the human respiratory system and may lead...
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Noisy (Binary) Searching: Simple, Fast and Correct
PublicationThis work considers the problem of the noisy binary search in a sorted array. The noise is modeled by a parameter p that dictates that a comparison can be incorrect with probability p, independently of other queries. We state two types of upper bounds on the number of queries: the worst-case and expected query complexity scenarios. The bounds improve the ones known to date, i.e., our algorithms require fewer queries. Additionally,...
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Nonlinear theory and finite element analysis of cylindrical deformation of hyperelastic thick rods
PublicationThis paper presents a theory and finite element formulation for the plane strain problem of hyperelastic bodies undergoing cylindrical bending using one-dimensional C0 elements called ROD. The paper addresses several aspects characteristic of thick shells experiencing finite elastic deformations, which are not typically encountered in the analysis of classical thin shells. These include significant deformations through the shell's...
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Novel nonsteroidal steroid sulfatase inhibitors containing glutamic acid unit
PublicationIn the present work, we designed and successfully synthesized novel steroid sulfatase (STS) inhibitors based on coumarin, tyramine, triazole, and flavone cores with an additional glutamic acid residue in the structure. The molecular modeling studies revealed that designed derivatives have potential to bind to the molecular target active site, at least theoretically. The biological activity of synthesized compounds was evaluated...
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Novel usage of perinone polymer as solid contact in ion-selective electrodes
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Nowy algorytm: alfa max i beta min
Publication. In this paper we present an improved version of alpha max plus beta min algorithm. We have proposed a new algorithm for approximating the alpha max and beta min coefficients. This leads to less complex algorithm formulas. Hardware architecture of alpha max plus beta min algorithm is also presented and analyzed.
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Numerical Simulation of Light to Heat Conversion by Plasmonic Nanoheaters
PublicationPlasmonic nanoparticles are widely recognized as photothermal conversion agents, i.e., nanotransducers or nanoheaters. Translation of these materials into practical applications requires quantitative analyses of their photothermal conversion efficiencies (η). However, the value of η obtained for different materials is dramatically influenced by the experimental setup and method of calculation. Here, we evaluate the most common...
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On a fully three-dimensional bending analysis of very thick smart composite cube-like bulk structures
PublicationHere we discuss the behaviour of very thick composite plates considering electro-magneto-elastic coupling of various types using fully three-dimensional (3D) kinematics. Published research highlights a lack of studies on the 3D mechanics of smart composite plates that integrate both higher-order (flexoelectric/flexomagnetic) and lower-order (piezoelectric/piezomagnetic) multiple physical fields (electro-magneto-elastic). The common...
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On nonlinear 3D electro-elastic numerical modeling of two-phase inhomogeneous FG piezocomposites reinforced with GNPs
PublicationThe novelty here comes from not only the perfect nonlinear three-dimensional (3D) electro-elasticity investigation but also the mixed material itself. The literature widely showed mechanical assessments on the piezoelectric structures; however, a lack of nonlinear three-dimensional elasticity studies has been witnessed on these kinds of smart materials. Therefore, a nonlinear 3D elasticity-piezoelectricity coupling is considered...
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On the use of black tea waste as a functional filler for manufacturing self-stabilizing polyethylene composites: In-depth thermal analysis
PublicationThermal and oxidative stabilization are critical aspects in the processing and exploitation of polyolefins. Black tea contains many natural antioxidants, the largest group of compounds in its composition. When used as a filler for composite manufacturing, the thermo-oxidation process of polyethylene can be slowed down. Black tea waste (BTW) generated during the process of packing tea into sachets was introduced into a bio-based...
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On three-dimensional dynamics of smart rotating micro-disks
PublicationIn this paper, three-dimensional (3D) dynamic analysis of a rotational smart piezomagnetic-flexomagnetic (PFM) multi-functional micro-disk has been investigated. In the mathematical modeling, an attempt has been made to develop a wide range of factors influencing the analyzed structure, which is intended to be used as a micro-sensor/actuator. The investigated smart micro-disk could have many sensitive and accurate applications,...