Environmentally friendly green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide using Laurus nobilis, characterization and evaluation of in vitro anticancer activity by Yasemin Budama-Kilinc, Esra Arslan, Bahar Gok, Muge Sari Yilmaz

“…The prepared rGO samples were characterized using x-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. …”
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Silver nanoparticles on UiO-66 (Zr) metal-organic frameworks for water disinfection application by Hui Chen, Chen Qiu, Yiran Jiang, Xinyu Liao, Dan Wu, Mofei Shen, Tian Ding

“…The formation of AgNPs loaded on UiO-66 was observed and confirmed with ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared emission spectroscopy (IES) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. …”
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Experimental and Computational Analysis of Surgical Mask Effectiveness Against COVID-19 in Indoor Environment by Chin Yan Suen, Helen Hoi Ling Kwok, Yuk Hang Tsui, Ka Hei Lui, Hong Hang Leung, Ka Wo Lam, Karen Pik Shuen Hung, Joseph Kai Cho Kwan, Kin Fai Ho

“…The simulation is consistent with the experimental results as the concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) droplets is < 4% on average in the room. The ultraviolet-C (UVC) irradiation and dry heating samples are shown to retain the highest filtration efficiencies (> 97%) after 3 disinfection treatment cycles. …”
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Interfacial charge transfer on hierarchical synergistic shell wall of MXene/MoS2 on CdS nanospheres: heterostructure integrity for visible light responsive photocatalytic H2 evolut... by Kugalur Shanmugam Ranjith, Ali Mohammadi, Ganji Seeta Rama Raju, Yun Suk Huh, Young-Kyu Han

“…The apparent quantum efficiency of the CdS–MXe2.4/MoS2 heterostructure was calculated to be 34.6% at λ = 420 nm. X-ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopies validated the electronic states, energy band alignment, and work function of the heterostructures, whilst time-resolved photoluminescence measured the carrier lifespan to evaluate the effective charge migration in the CdS-MXe/MoS2 heterostructure. …”
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Antimildew Treatment and Control Effect of Citral on Bamboo by Jingjing Zhang, Chungui Du, Rui Peng, Ailian Hu, Qi Li, Chunlin Liu, Yingying Shan, Shiqin Chen, Wenxiu Yin

“…Furthermore, the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectrophotometer were used to investigate the distribution of citral in bamboo strips. …”
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Nanofertilizers benefited maize to cope oxidative stress under saline environment by Abbas Shoukat, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Allah Nawaz, Kashif Zulfiqar Amir, Ilyas Ahmad, Ali Hamza, Karl Hermann Mühling

“…ZnO and SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) has been synthesized in the lab and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy before the plant experiment. …”
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Relationship between Ce3+ 5d1 level, conduction-band bottom, and shallow electron trap level in Gd3Ga5O12:Ce and Gd3Al1Ga4O12:Ce crystals studied via pump-probe absorption spectros... by Mamoru Kitaura, Heishun Zen, Shinta Watanabe, Hirokazu Masai, Kei Kamada, Kyoung-Jin Kim, Akira Yoshikawa, Jumpei Ueda

“…In this study, pump-probe absorption spectroscopy was performed for Gd3Ga5O12:Ce and Gd3Al1Ga4O12:Ce crystals using ultraviolet (UV) and visible (VIS) pump light, and infrared (IR) probe light. …”
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Long-term changes in the dependence of <i>Nm</i>F2 on solar flux at Juliusruh by M. G. Tan Jun Rios, M. G. Tan Jun Rios, C. Borries, H. Liu, J. Mielich

“…The response of the ionosphere to solar extreme ultraviolet (EUV) flux has previously been considered stable. …”
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Intravascular Residence Time Determination for the Cyanide Antidote Dimethyl Trisulfide in Rat by Using Liquid-Liquid Extraction Coupled with High Performance Liquid Chromatography by Deepthika De Silva, Steven Lee, Anna Duke, Siva Angalakurthi, Ching-En Chou, Afshin Ebrahimpour, David E. Thompson, Ilona Petrikovics

“…These studies represent the first report on the intravascular residence time determinations for the cyanide antidote dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) in a rat model by using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy (HPLC-UV). The newly developed sample preparation included liquid-liquid extraction by cyclohexanone. …”
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X-Ray/Radio Quasiperiodic Pulsations Associated with Plasmoids in Solar Flare Current Sheets by Pankaj Kumar, Judith T. Karpen, Joel T. Dahlin

“…Direct imaging of flare current sheets and the formation/ejection of multiple plasmoids in extreme-ultraviolet images, along with simultaneous X-ray and radio observations, offers significant insights into the mechanisms driving particle acceleration in solar flares. …”
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A warpage-free Si3N4 slurry strategy for vat photopolymerization by Chi Huang, Liya Zheng, Zhilin Tian, Lei Shi, Bin Li

“…However, the difficulty in solidifying the slurry due to partial ultraviolet (UV) light absorption and the high refractive index of Si3N4 particles during the VPP process severely hinder the molding of Si3N4 ceramics. …”
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Transplacental Transfer of Primaquine and Neurobehavioral Development of Prenatally Exposed Rats by Klaus M. Becker, Lorenna Rosa, Manoella S. B. Fernandes, Rosangela R. de Carvalho, Ana Cecilia X. De-Oliveira, Davyson L. Moreira, Francisco J. R. Paumgartten

“…PQ was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array ultraviolet detection. To evaluate effects of intrauterine exposure on postnatal development, dams were treated orally with PQ (20 mg.kg·bw−1·d−1) or water (controls) on GD 0–21. …”
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Improvement in Analytical Methods for Determination of Sugars in Fermented Alcoholic Beverages by Ayalew Debebe, Shibru Temesgen, Mesfin Redi-Abshiro, Bhagwan Singh Chandravanshi, Estifanos Ele

“…The main objective of this study was to improve the performance of analytical methods for the determination of sugars in fermented alcoholic beverages based on mid-infrared-partial least squares (MIR-PLS), high-performance liquid chromatography with the ultraviolet detector (HPLC-UV), high-performance liquid chromatography with the refractive index detector (HPLC-RI), and sulfuric acid methods. …”
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Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities Evaluation, Phytochemical Characterisation of Rhizome from Angiopteris helferiana and Barks from Saurauia fasciculata in Nepal by Ram Kishor Yadav, Akriti Dhakal, Kalpana Timilsina, Priyanka Shrestha, Sandesh Poudel, Sindhu KC, Prabhat Kumar Jha, Rekha Bhandari, Khem Raj Joshi

“…The TPC, TFC, and TCC of extracts were determined by using an ultraviolet visible spectrophotometer. Among the extracts tested, A. helferiana extracts showed the highest phenolic and carbohydrate contents of 208.33 ± 12.96 mg of gallic acid equivalent/g and 564.16 ± 2.92 mg of D-glucose equivalent/g of dry extract, respectively. …”
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Recent Trends in the Development and Application of Nano-Antioxidants for Skin-Related Disease by Yi Xue, Tao Wang, Ji-Peng Liu, Qi Chen, Xiao-Long Dai, Min Su, Yu-Hang Cheng, Cheng-Chao Chu, Yun-Qing Ren

“…We categorize skin-related diseases into four main groups: skin inflammatory diseases, skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays, skin wound healing, and other skin-related conditions. …”
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Construction of All Solid State Bi2MoO6/Bi2WO6@Ti3C2 MXene Heterostructure System and the Mechanism Study of the Z-scheme Photocatalysis by Dongfang Zhang, Junkun Liu, Qiang Liu, Jiaxun Wang, Yang Qu

“…The structure and properties of the as-prepared catalytic materials were analyzed by X‑ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), ultraviolet‑visible diffuse reflection spectroscopy (UV‑Vis DRS), fluorescence spectroscopy (PL), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption–desorption measurements and photoelectrochemical tests, which were performed to analyze the phase composition, microstructure, morphology, optical properties, and recombination rate of photogenerated charge of the as-prepared samples. …”
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Image Digitization of Colorimetric Detection of Acephate Based on Its Complexation with Citrate-Capped Gold Nanoparticles by Mohd Junaedy Osman, Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus, Keat Khim Ong, Buong Woei Chieng, Noor Azilah Mohd Kassim, Siti Aminah Mohd Noor, Victor Feizal Knight, Jahwarhar Izuan Abd Rashid, Chin Chuang Teoh

“…The formation of the suspension was characterised using laser test, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscope (FTIR). …”
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Peptide Design for Enhanced Anti-Melanogenesis: Optimizing Molecular Weight, Polarity, and Cyclization by Putri SA, Maharani R, Maksum IP, Siahaan TJ

“…Selvi Apriliana Putri,1 Rani Maharani,1 Iman Permana Maksum,1 Teruna J Siahaan2 1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, 40173, Indonesia; 2Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USACorrespondence: Iman Permana Maksum, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, 40173, Indonesia, Email iman.permana@unpad.ac.idAbstract: Melanogenesis is a biochemical process that regulates skin pigmentation, which is crucial role in protecting against ultraviolet radiation. It is also associated with hyperpigmentation conditions such as melasma and age spots, which negatively impact aesthetics and self-confidence. …”
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Use of Photoreactive Riboflavin and Blue Light Irradiation in Improving Dentin Bonding—Multifaceted Evaluation by Ping-Ju Chen, Jung-Pei Hsieh, Hsiao-Tzu Chang, Yuh-Ling Chen, Shu-Fen Chuang

“…This study aimed to evaluate whether RF activated by blue light (BL, 450 nm) strengthens the collagen matrix, increases resistance to enzymatic degradation, and improves adhesion as effectively as ultraviolet A (UVA, 375 nm) activation. Six groups were examined: control (no treatment); RF0.1UV2 (0.1% RF with 2 min of UVA irradiation); RF0.1BL1, RF0.1BL2, RF1BL1, and RF1BL2 (0.1% and 1% RF with 1 or 2 min of BL irradiation). …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF CONCENTRATION AND SOAKING TIME OF HARRIS HEMATOXYLIN IN DNA BAND EXAMINATION USING ELECTROPHORESIS by Siti Nuristiqomah Fajri, Asep Iin Nur Indra, Fusvita Merdekawati, Acep Tantan H.

“…Background: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules can be effectively visualized when stained and observed under ultraviolet light during the electrophoresis process. …”
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