Preparation and Characterization of Organic/Inorganic Composite UV Filter Microcapsules by Sol-Gel Method by Pey-Shiuan Wu, Chia-Hui Lin, Yi-Ching Kuo, Chih-Chien Lin

“…Octyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane are organic UV filters with poor photostability and will become photoallergy or phototoxic substance when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The organic UV filters coated by microcapsules can reduce the photodegradation and avoid direct contact with the skin. …”
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Molecular Modeling and Spectroscopic Studies on the Interaction of Transresveratrol with Bovine Serum Albumin by Xiaoli Liu, Yonghui Shang, Xudong Ren, Hua Li

“…The interaction of transresveratrol (TRES) with bovine serum albumin (BSA) has been investigated by ultraviolet-visible, fluorescence, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic methods and molecular modeling techniques. …”
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Basal Cell Carcinoma in Asians: A Retrospective Analysis of Ten Patients by Michael G. Moore, Richard G. Bennett

“…This finding is probably due to skin pigmentation in Asians being more protective of ultraviolet light than skin pigmentation in Caucasians.…”
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Photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic enrofloxacin under solar light using ZnO and Bi2MoO6 materials by Wei Qinzheng, Lam Sze-Mun, Li Haixiang, Sin Jin-Chung

“…The resulting materials underwent comprehensive characterization using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) to investigate their physical, chemical, and optical properties. …”
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Ab initio Investigation of the Structural and Electronic Properties of Alkaline Earth Metal - TiO2 Natural Polymorphs by Jane Kathure Mbae, Zipporah Wanjiku Muthui

“…However, its optical absorption falls in the ultraviolet part of the electromagnetic spectrum, resulting in a low absorption ratio of solar light. …”
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Bismuth Schiff base complex and its oxide nanoparticles as photocatalyst for the removal of dyes from water by Behrouz Shaabani, Shadi Soleimaninia

“…The study also investigates the usage of complexes and oxide nanoparticles as photocatalysts under an ultraviolet (UV) lamp (30 W) irradiation to remove contaminants such as methyl orange, acid red 14, orange acid 7, and malachite green from water. …”
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Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer/Crude Gossypol Compositions as Pour Point Depressants for Waxy Oil by Bekaidar T. Marenov, Kazim S. Nadirov, Manap K. Zhantasov, Rashid K. Nadirov

“…Prepared compositions were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), ultraviolet (UV), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Anatase Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Egg White Solution via Sol-Gel Method by Samira Bagheri, Kamyar Shameli, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid

“…Additionally, the TNPs are characterized by a number of techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and ultraviolet visible spectra (UV-vis). The sizes of titanium dioxide nanoparticles with and without using egg white solution are 12.55±3.42 nm and 21.45±4.21 nm, respectively. …”
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Narrowband, Visible-Blind UV-A Sensor Based on a Mg0.52Zn0.48O Film Deposited by Radio-Frequency Sputtering Using a ZnO-Mg Composite Target by Yuki Kohama, Takuya Nagai, Mitsuru Inada, Tadashi Saitoh

“…A narrowband, visible-blind ultraviolet photodetector (PD) for UV-A is fabricated using a Mg0.52Zn0.48O film that is formed on a quartz substrate by a radio-frequency sputtering technique using a ZnO-Mg composite target. …”
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Different Surfactants-Assisted Hydrothermal Fabrication and Photocatalytic Properties of Bi2MoO6 for Methylene Blue Degradation under Simulated Sunlight Irradiation by Wenfeng Guo, Heping Li, Haisheng Ma, Weixiu Teng

“…The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS) techniques. …”
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Childhood Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides: A Rare Diagnosis by Cláudia Patraquim, Maria Miguel Gomes, Carla Garcez, Filipa Leite, Tereza Oliva, António Santos, Armando Pinto

“…He was treated with topical corticosteroids and tacrolimus and narrow-band ultraviolet B (NBUVB) phototherapy, with good response. …”
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Dark QCD perspective inspired by strong CP problem at QCD scale by Bin Wang, Shinya Matsuzaki, Hiroyuki Ishida

“…We also briefly address nontrivial cosmological aspects, such as those related to the dark-chiral phase transition, the dark matter production, and an ultraviolet completion related to the ultralight ALP.…”
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Enhancing Photocatalytic Performance through Tuning the Interfacial Process between -Assembled and Pt-Loaded Microspheres by Jun Zhang, Liping Li, Guangshe Li

“…All these structural advantages contribute to the excellent photocatalytic activity under ultraviolet light irradiation. The interfacial process between microspheres and Pt nanoparticles was further tuned through adjusting the loading Pt content of metal Pt. …”
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Photocatalysis and Photoelectrochemical Properties of Tungsten Trioxide Nanostructured Films by Chin Wei Lai

“…Tungsten trioxide (WO3) possesses a small band gap energy of 2.4–2.8 eV and is responsive to both ultraviolet and visible light irradiation including strong absorption of the solar spectrum and stable physicochemical properties. …”
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Release of Volatile Compounds from Polymeric Microcapsules Mediated by Photocatalytic Nanoparticles by J. Marques, L. F. Oliveira, R. T. Pinto, P. J. G. Coutinho, P. Parpot, J. R. Góis, J. F. J. Coelho, F. D. Magalhães, C. J. Tavares

“…The surfaces of the microcapsules have been functionalized with TiO2 nanoparticles. Upon ultraviolet irradiation, redox mechanisms are initiated on the semiconductor surface resulting in the dissociation of the polymer chains of the capsule wall and, finally, volatilization of the encapsulated compounds. …”
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Bactericidal Activity of TiO2 on Cells of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 by J. L. Aguilar Salinas, J. R. Pacheco Aguilar, S. A. Mayén Hernández, J. Santos Cruz

“…The obtained gel annealed at 450°C was characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Investigation of carbonic anhidrase 1 (ca 1) and malic enzyme (me) in acıpayam sheep by using starch gel electrophoresis by Ümmühan Özdemir, Mehmet Nizamlıoğlu

“…Bands were observed in ultraviolet lamps for CA 1 and appropriate light condition for ME. …”
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Effects of UV Aging on Physical Properties and Physicochemical Properties of ASA Polymer-Modified Asphalt by Xiaolong Sun, Qinyuan Peng, Yongqiang Zhu, Qian Chen, Junshen Yuan, Yunchu Zhu

“…ASA polymer can effectively reduce the aging effect of ultraviolet radiation on the base asphalt and inhibit the generation of microcracks. …”
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Potent Antioxidative and UVB Protective Effect of Water Extract of Eclipta prostrata L. by Chin-Feng Chan, Wen-Ying Huang, Hong-Yi Guo, Bo Rong Wang

“…Oxidative stress, including Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation-induced skin damage, is involved in numerous diseases. …”
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Structural and Morphological Studies of V2O5/MWCNTs and ZrO2/MWCNTs Composites as Photocatalysts by Sajid Iqbal, Tanveer Hussain Bokhari, Shoomaila Latif, Muhammad Imran, Ayesha Javaid, Liviu Mitu

“…It was observed that the prepared composites best performed in the presence of H2O2 under ultraviolet irradiation. The maximum observed degradation efficiencies for ZrO2/MWCNTs and V2O5/MWCNTs were 49% and 96%, respectively.…”
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