Processes of salt slag recycling in aluminum production to obtain powder material with a high content of aluminum oxide phases by B. M. Nemenenok, I. V. Rafalski, P. E. Lushchik, L. P. Dolgi, A. D. Rulenkov

“…It is shown that the powder mixture obtained after hydraulic treatment of aluminum slag includes various forms of structural components in the form of films, shells, submicroand nanostructures of various morphologies with the participation of various types of nano‑components, in which the phases of non‑metallic compounds predominate, mainly ceramic substances and salts (corundum Al2O3, aluminum oxynitride Al2.85O3.45N0.55, aluminum nitride AlN, sodium chloride NaCl) and metallic aluminum. …”
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Meso Hybridized Silk Fibroin Watchband for Wearable Biopotential Sensing and AI Gesture Signaling by Xiao Wang, Changsheng Lu, Zerong Jiang, Guangwei Shao, Jingzhe Cao, Xiang Yang Liu

“…Here, we present a type of smart and flexible watchband that includes a mini flexible electrode array based on Mo‐Au filament mesh, combined with mesoscopic hybridized silk fibroin films. As the layer in contact with the skin, waterborne polyurethane and SF create a highly flexible and permeable meso‐hybridized SF/WPU layer, ensuring skin‐friendliness and comfortable wearing. …”
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Environmental Hazard of Polypropylene from Disposable Face Masks Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Possible Mitigation Techniques through a Green Approach by Selvakumar Vijayalakshmi, Preethi Gopalsamy, Karnan Muthusamy, Dinesh Kumar Sundarraj, Steffi Pulikondan francis, Thiyagarajan Ramesh, Deog-Hwan Oh, Duong Ly Thi Thuy, Tuyet Thi Anh Truong, Huu Tap Van, Shankar Karuppannan

“…Surface changes and variations in the intensity of functional groups and carbonyl index variations were confirmed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to ensure microbial degradation (up to 5.37% weight reduction of PP films within 30 days). These findings show that Pseudomonas aeruginosa VJ 1 could be a good choice for biodegrading PP masks without harming our health or the environment. …”
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A review on bioremediation by microbial immobilization-an effective alternative for wastewater treatment by Frank Abimbola Ogundolie, Olorunfemi Oyewole Babalola, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Christiana Eleojo Aruwa, Jacqueline Njikam Manjia, Taoheed Kolawole Muftaudeen

“…Furthermore, our work stands out by highlighting emerging state-of-the-art tools that are bioinspired [enzymes, reactive permeable barriers linked to electrokinetic, magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs), bio-coated films, microbiocenosis], as well as the use of nanosized biochar and engineered cells or their bioproducts targeted at enhancing the removal efficiency of metals, carbonates, organic matter, and other toxicants and pollutants. …”
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Interface Study of ITO/ZnO and ITO/SnO2 Complex Transparent Conductive Layers and Their Effect on CdTe Solar Cells by Tingliang Liu, Xing Zhang, Jingquan Zhang, Wenwu Wang, Lianghuan Feng, Lili Wu, Wei Li, Guanggen Zeng, Bing Li

“…The results show that ITO/ZnO and ITO/SnO2 films have good optical and electrical properties. …”
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A comprehensive review on alpha-lipoic acid delivery by nanoparticles by Navid Mosallaei, Amirhossein Malaekeh-Nikouei, Setayesh Sarraf Shirazi, Javad Behmadi, Bizhan Malaekeh-Nikouei

“…This comprehensive review evaluates the application of different nanoparticulate carriers, including lipid-based nanoparticles (solid lipid nanoparticles, niosomes, liposomes, nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs), and micelles), nanoemulsions, polymeric nanoparticles (nanocapsules, PEGylated nanoparticles, and polycaprolactone nanoparticles), films, nanofibers, and gold nanoparticles, for ALA delivery. …”
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Elevating photovoltaic efficiency: Cobalt doping approaches with sustainable transition metal cations in lead halide perovskite solar cells by M.I. Khan, Saddam Hussain, M. Atif, J.E. Leal-Perez, B.A. García-Grajeda, J.M. Mendivil-Escalante

“…It is worthy of note that 3 % Co2+ doping films exhibited an enlarged grain size that is considered a factor that would raise device performance. …”
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Snow as an indicator of atmospheric transport of anthropogenic particles (microplastics and microfibers) from urban to Arctic regions by Jasmine T. Yu, Miriam L. Diamond, Eric Ward, Jennifer K. Adams, Amaya Cherian-Hall, Mary Gamberg, Tyler Obediah, Michael Palmer, Andrew Platt, Cassandra Worthy, Sarah A. Finkelstein, Liisa M. Jantunen

“…Greater diversity of coloured nonfibrous particles (fragments, films, and foams) in settled regions (i.e., Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Carcross, Yukon) suggests direct input from local sources. …”
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The abundance of microplastics in coral reef ecosystems in the waters of Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar by Ulfah Maria, Juliani Rika, Agustina Sri, Purnawan Syahrul, Malayana Intan, Muliari, Miswari Nur, Yusrizal, Irfannur

“…Field data were then analyzed in a marine biology laboratory using a microscope, categorizing the microplastics into three types:fragments, fibers, and films. Laboratory analysis showed an average microplastic abundance of 16,67 particles/kg, with fragments being the dominant type. …”
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Influence of the use of gum Arabic or OSA starch and the drying process on the quality of the fava bean (Vicia faba) pod flour by María del Mar Camacho, Narcisa Fernández-Vargas, Eva García-Martínez, Nuria Martínez-Navarrete

“…On the other hand, the solid rather than viscous character of the films GA forms on the surface of the particles, unlike OSA, contributes to stabilize the compounds inside. …”
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P-block element modulated 1 T phase MoS2 with Ru lattice grafting for high-performance Li | |O2 batteries by Peng Wang, Danyang Zhao, Peng Zhang, Xiaobin Hui, Zhiwei Zhang, Rutao Wang, Chengxiang Wang, Xiaoli Ge, Xiaojing Liu, Yuguang C. Li, Longwei Yin

“…This effect promotes the growth of weakly crystalline Li2O2 films during oxygen reduction reaction, which can be more easily decomposed during the oxygen evolution reaction, thereby enhancing the bifunctional-catalytic kinetics. …”
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Agreement between 2D Visual- and 3D Motion Capture-based Assessment of Foot Strike Pattern by Haruhiko Goto, Toshinao Kamikubo, Ryota Yamamoto, Toshiharu Tsutsui, Suguru Torii

“…Each foot strike was filmed at 240 fps from the sagittal perspective. The visual, SI, and SA methods were used, and the kappa values for each method were calculated…”
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Fabrication of highly efficient quartz crystal microbalance ammonia sensor based on Cu-BTC nanocomposites by Kobra Vazirinezhad, Fatemeh Shariatmadar Tehrani, Sedigheh Zeinali, Maryam Tohidi

“…In this work, nanocomposite films of Cu-BTC (MOF containing copper as a metal node and 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylic acid as an organic linker) with different carbon nanotube (CNT) weight percentages are fabricated on a QCM for the detection of low amounts of ammonia at room temperature. …”
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Alàgbà Adébáyọ̀ Fálétí as a Yorùbá Novelist by Lere Adeyemi

“…An average Yorùbá reader of Fálétí’s novels, poetry, plays and viewer of his films usually responds with delight because of his powerful use of Yorùbá language and captivating story lines, plot construct, narrative techniques and thematic contents. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Aqueous Properties of an Amphiphilic Terpolymer with a Novel Nonionic Surfmer by Qin Yu, Xiaolin Wu, Yanqiu Li, Tenglong Gao, Siliang Liu, Caiqing Hou, Zirong Zheng

“…Moreover, the anionic monomer sodium acrylate on molecular chains, via electrostatic repulsion, promoted the conversion from intrachain association to intermolecular association and thereby facilitated the formation of dense interfacial films, enhancing the surface activity of water solutions. …”
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Microplastic contamination and growth pattern of oyster; Crassostrea gigas in a coastline by L. Kasmini, A.S. Batubara

“…The most dominant type of microplastic contaminating oysters is fiber up to 170 particles, followed by films 28 particles, and fragments 19 particles. Negative allometric growth pattern might correlate with microplastics that contaminate the waters and enter the oyster's digestive organs. …”
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Coherent Control of Single Molecules via Phase-Shaped Two-Photon Excitation at Room Temperature by Xin-peng Xu, Tobias M. Herkenrath, Ullrich Scherf, Richard Hildner

“…Here, we demonstrate room-temperature coherent control exploiting a nonresonant 2-photon transition into a higher excited state of single conjugated polymer chains embedded in a disordered matrix, including proof-of-principle experiments on bulk films. To manipulate the 2-photon transition probability, we exploit complex pulse sequences, created by a systematically varied cosinusoidal spectral phase applied to the excitation laser spectrum. …”
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Recycling and Reusing Polyethylene Waste as Antistatic and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials by Mostafizur Rahaman, Ibrahim Abdullah Al Ghufais, Govindasami Periyasami, Ali Aldalbahi

“…The aim of this work is to manage the waste product based on polyethylene (PE) films by recycling and reusing it as antistatic material for electronic packaging and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material for protecting electronic equipment from interference of EM radiation. …”
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Reciprocation with different motions: an in vitro comparative study by Vittorio Franco, Maya Feghali, Rosalie Chakra, Mohammed Hammo, Valentina Vincenzi, Kadriye Ozdayi, Hyeon-Cheol Kim, Massimo Galli, Gabriele Miccoli

“…A video camera mounted on a tripod continuously filmed and recorded both the instrument’s progression inside the canal and the torque displayed by the motor. …”
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Bovine Trypanosomosis and Its Vectors in Three Selected Districts of Buno Bedele Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Gelaye Gebisa, Kibiru Beriso, Biruk Bogale, Oda Gizaw, Dawit Chala

“…The buffy coat technique was used to check the presence of parasites from sampled blood, and the trypanosome species were identified using Giemsa-stained thin blood films. The packed cell volume of sampled blood was determined using the haematocrit. …”
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