Mechanistic Study of Visible-Light-Induced Photodegradation of 4-Chlorophenol by TiO2−xNx with Low Nitrogen Concentration by Guangfeng Shang, Hongbo Fu, Shaogui Yang, Tongguang Xu

“…TiO2−x Nx powders with low N-doping concentrations (0.021<𝑥<0.049) were prepared by annealing commercial TiO2 (P-25) under an NH3 flow at 550°C. …”
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Structural and functional properties of hydrolyzed/glycosylated ovalbumin under spray drying and microwave freeze drying by Lili Liu, Xiaoning Dai, Huaibin Kang, Yunfeng Xu, Weiming Hao

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of spray drying (SD) and microwave freeze drying (MFD) on the preparation of hydrolyzed/glycosylated ovalbumin (HGOVA) and provide useful information on the applications of egg protein powders in the food industry. …”
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Changes in the Physicochemical Quality Characteristics of Cabbage Kimchi with respect to Storage Conditions by Su-Yeon You, Ji-Su Yang, Sung Hyun Kim, In Min Hwang

“…In this study, the changes in pH, organic acid content, acidity, and salinity of kimchi prepared at 0 days, stored 1–8 weeks at 4 and 10°C, and stored at room temperature for two days were analyzed. …”
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A Highly Selective Fluorescent Probe for Hypochlorous Acid in Living Cells Based on a Naphthalene Derivative by Jingguo Sun, Junhong Xu, Qiujuan Ma, Guojiang Mao, Nannan Zhu, Meiju Tian, Linke Li, Shuzhen Liu

“…In this work, a highly selective fluorescent probe for hypochlorous acid in living cells was constructed and prepared based on a naphthalene derivative. A naphthalene derivative was utilized as the fluorescent group, and N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate was applied as the selective recognition site for HOCl. …”
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Advanced spectrophotometric chemometric methods for resolving the binary mixture of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride by Katsarov Plamen, Gergov Georgi, Alin Aylin, Pilicheva Bissera, Al-Degs Yahya, Simeonov Vasil, Kassarova Margarita

“…All developed methods can be successfully applied for simultaneous spectrophotometric determination of doxylamine and pyridoxine both in laboratory-prepared mixtures and commercial dosage forms.…”
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Protective effects of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) skin gelatin hydrolysates on osteoporosis rats induced by retinoic acid by Bingtong Liu, Liping Sun, Yongliang Zhuang

“…The osteoporosis (OP) rat model induced by retinoic acid was prepared, and the effects of different doses of TSGH on OP in vivo were evaluated. …”
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Effect of Centella asiatica Leaf Extract on the Dietary Supplementation in Transgenic Drosophila Model of Parkinson’s Disease by Yasir Hasan Siddique, Falaq Naz, Smita Jyoti, Ambreen Fatima, Saba Khanam, Rahul, Fahad Ali, Syed Faiz Mujtaba, Mohammad Faisal

“…The leaf extract was prepared in acetone and was subjected to GC-MS analysis. …”
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Antimicrobial, Conductive, and Mechanical Properties of AgCB/PBS Composite System by Chatchai Veranitisagul, Worawat Wattanathana, Suttipong Wannapaiboon, Yuranan Hanlumyuang, Kankavee Sukthavorn, Nollapan Nootsuwan, Siwaruk Chotiwan, Witchukorn Phuthong, Suchada Jongrungruangchok, Apirat Laobuthee

“…The preformed AgCB additives are priorly prepared by the benzoxazine oxidation method. Phase characterization of the obtained composite materials examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) reveals the crystalline PBS matrix and the presence of metallic silver particles, confirming the successful fabrication of the composite materials. …”
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Sulfur Resistance of Pt-W Catalysts by Carolina P. Betti, Juan M. Badano, Ivana L. Rivas, Vanina A. Mazzieri, M. Juliana Maccarrone, Fernando Coloma-Pascual, Carlos R. Vera, Mónica E. Quiroga

“…The catalyst successively impregnated with W and Pt (WPt/Al) was more active and sulfur resistant than the catalyst prepared with an inverse impregnation order (PtW/Al). …”
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Synthesis, characterization, and photophysical properties of novel 9‑phenyl-9-phosphafluorene oxide derivatives by Shuxian Qiu, Duan Dong, Jiahui Li, Huiting Wen, Jinpeng Li, Yu Yang, Shengxian Zhai, Xingyuan Gao

“…A novel series of D−A−D-type 9-phenyl-9-phosphafluorene oxide (PhFlOP) derivatives was prepared and is reported herein. The synthetic protocol involved 5 steps from commercially available 2-bromo-4-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene, featuring a noble-metal-free system, mild reaction conditions, and a good yield, especially for the final Cs2CO3-facilitated nucleophilic substitution (77–91% yield). …”
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The Potential Role of Gut Microbiota in the Prevention and Treatment of Lipid Metabolism Disorders by Yan-Jun He, Chong-Ge You

“…Probiotics are also believed to regulate metabolic syndromes by regulating the gut microbiota and are expected to become a new preparation for treating metabolic syndromes. This review focuses on the regulation of lipid metabolism disorders by the gut microbiota through the effects of bile acids (BA), short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), bile salt hydrolase (BSH), and genes such as ABCG5 and ABCG8, FXR, NPC1L, and LDL-R.…”
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Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Nanotube Arrays with Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Property by Shipu Li, Shiwei Lin, Jianjun Liao, Nengqian Pan, Danhong Li, Jianbao Li

“…N-doped TiO2 nanotube arrays were prepared by electrochemical anodization in glycerol electrolyte, followed by electrochemical deposition in NH4Cl solution. …”
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Effect of Graphite Nanosheets on Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) by Larissa Stieven Montagna, Thaís Larissa do Amaral Montanheiro, João Paulo Barros Machado, Fábio Roberto Passador, Ana Paula Lemes, Mirabel Cerqueira Rezende

“…The influence of different contents, 0.25, 0.50, and 1.00 wt%, of graphite nanosheets (GNS) on the properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanocomposites obtained by solution casting method has been studied. GNS were prepared by three steps: intercalation (chemical exfoliation), expansion (thermal treatment), and the GNS obtainment (physical treatment by ultrasonic exfoliation). …”
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Human Antibodies Can Cross Guinea Pig Placenta and Bind Its Neonatal Fc Receptor: Implications for Studying Immune Prophylaxis and Therapy during Pregnancy by Evi Budo Struble, Li Ma, Lilin Zhong, A. Lesher, Joel Beren, Pei Zhang

“…Using an intravenous antihepatitis B-specific immune globulin preparation as an example, we show that this transport results in neutralizing activity in the mother and the newborn that would potentially be prophylactic against hepatitis B viral infection. …”
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Application of different hardware and software in the concept of digital pilot training and selection by Aleksandar Z. Knežević, Aleksandar G. Bukvić, Branimir B. Krstić

“…For all other teaching aids used for preparation for training, neither the methodology nor the extent of their use has been specifically investigated. …”
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Experimental evaluation of steel fiber effect on mechanical properties of steel fiber-reinforced cement matrix by Ali Jadidi, Milad Amiri, Ehsanollah Zeighami

“…In this study, two types of steel fibers, hooked and crimped, have been employed in the preparation of samples. These fibers have a length to diameter ratio of 30 mm and 50 mm (L/D=30 and L/D=50). …”
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Control of Nanoparticle Size of Intrinsically Fluorescent PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Particles Produced Through Nanoprecipitation by Raffaella Lettieri, Muhammad Mudassir, Fabio Domenici, Andrea Salina, Mariano Venanzi, Cadia D’Ottavi, Elisabetta Di Bartolomeo, Emanuela Gatto

“…Using hexafluoroisopropanol-chloroform as a solvent, we prepared PET solutions at various concentrations and analyzed their spectral properties over time. …”
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A Study of Methylene Blue Dye Interaction and Adsorption by Monolayer Graphene Oxide by Jakub Ederer, Petra Ecorchard, Michaela Šrámová Slušná, Jakub Tolasz, Darina Smržová, Simona Lupínková, Pavel Janoš

“…Suitability of zeta-potential measurement and acid-base titration method was briefly discussed. The quality of prepared GO was evaluated by Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and atomic force microscope (AFM). …”
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Tailoring magnetic exchange coupling in Zr2Co11/FeCo nanocomposites via dual-source inert gas condensation: a one-step synthesis approach by Yin Yao, Yan Sun, Jianzhe Sun, Jianhui Bai

“…The composite particles were prepared with varying FeCo mass percentages (5%, 10%, and 15%), and their structural and magnetic characteristics were examined. …”
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Free Radical Scavenging Capacities and Alleviating Actions of Polysaccharides Extract of Termitomyces le-testui on Methylprednisolone-Induced Immunodepression in Rats by Foncham Evans Ngwenah, Kada Sanda Antoine, Salah Martin, Tume Christopher, Oumar Mahamat

“…Hot water extract of polysaccharide extract of T. le-testui was prepared and tested in white albino Wister rats for its immunomodulatory activities effect on methylprednisolone-immunosuppressed animals. …”
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