Green Synthesis of S- and N-Codoped Carbon Nanospheres and Application as Adsorbent of Pb (II) from Aqueous Solution by Nadia Hussain, Salam Alwan, Hassan Alshamsi, Ibrahim Sahib

“…The synthesized nanospheres were examined by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms. …”
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A novel model of photoacoustic and thermalelectronic waves in semiconductor material by M. H. Raddadi, Kh. Lotfy, A. A. El-Bary, A. M. S. Mahdy, E. S. Elidy

“…The photoacoustic wave creation is independent of the electron–phonon and electron–hole thermalization and results from the thermoelastic stress brought on by the increase in temperature generated by the light. …”
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Rapid assessment of the osteogenic capacity of hydroxyapatite/aragonite using a murine tibial periosteal ossification model by Emma Steijvers, Yunshong Shi, Hong Lu, Weixin Zhang, Yitian Zhang, Feihu Zhao, Baichuan Wang, Louise Hughes, Jake E. Barralet, Giulia Degli-Alessandrini, Igor Kraev, Richard Johnston, Zengwu Shao, Frank H. Ebetino, James T. Triffitt, R. Graham G. Russell, Davide Deganello, Xu Cao, Zhidao Xia

“…To understand the biodegradation and the cellular activity at the cell/biomaterial interfaces, non-decalcified specimens were resin embedded and sections subjected to combined scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)/energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) analysis. …”
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Preparation of Mesoporous Silica-Supported Palladium Catalysts for Biofuel Upgrade by Ling Fei, Harvind Kumar Reddy, Joshua Hill, Qianglu Lin, Bin Yuan, Yun Xu, Peter Dailey, Shuguang Deng, Hongmei Luo

“…The structure, morphologies, composition, and thermal stability of catalysts were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Cistus ladanifer L. Leaves Extracted by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction and Maceration by Houda Chtibi, Kaoutar Harboul, Taofiq Benali, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khabbach Abdelamjid, Said Louahlia, Jactty Chew, Long Chiau Ming, Khalil Hammani

“…Regarding the results of the disk diffusion assay, the extracts that were prepared by UAE were more effective against our bacterial strains than those extracted by maceration. Electron micrographs of damaged cells revealed that the methanolic extract obtained by UAE affected the integrity of the cell membrane. …”
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Effect of P doped bimetallic FeCo catalysts on carbon matrix for oxygen reduction in alkaline media by Yuqi Ma, Hyo-Jin Ahn

“…These function enhancements occurred because of the electronic coupling between the metal and phosphorus, which altered the electron distribution at the metal center and optimized its electronic structure, thereby improving catalytic activity and stability. …”
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A Type of MOF-Derived Porous Carbon with Low Cost as an Efficient Catalyst for Phenol Hydroxylation by Renjie Zhou, Gui Chen, Yuejun Ouyang, Hairui Ni, Nonglin Zhou, Bailin Xiang

“…The catalyst was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), N2 physical adsorption (BET), field emission electron microscope (SEM), energy spectrum, and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Microstructural Changes and Mechanical Response of Aluminum-Based Composites Prepared with Dispersed CeO2 Nanoparticles by Francisco J. Baldenebro-López, Raúl Peréz-Bustamante, Ivanovich Estrada-Guel, Roberto Martínez-Sánchez, Alberto Duarte-Moller, Cynthia D. Gómez-Esparza

“…The microstructural evolution of consolidated composites was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Influence of Ce Doping on the Electrical and Optical Properties of TiO2 and Its Photocatalytic Activity for the Degradation of Remazol Brilliant Blue R by Aisha Malik, S. Hameed, M. J. Siddiqui, M. M. Haque, M. Muneer

“…The prepared particles were characterized by standard analytical techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), FTIR and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). …”
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Controlling Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of PVdF/Magnetite Nanocomposite Fibre Webs by A. P. Venugopal, O. Cespedes, S. J. Russell

“…Fibre dimensions, morphology, and nanoparticle agglomeration were characterised by environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) and field emission gun transmission electron microscopy (FEGTEM). …”
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Effect of Carboxylic Functional Group Functionalized on Carbon Nanotubes Surface on the Removal of Lead from Water by Muataz Ali Atieh, Omer Yehya Bakather, Bassam Al-Tawbini, Alaadin A. Bukhari, Faraj Ahmad Abuilaiwi, Mohamed B. Fettouhi

“…The morphology of the synthesized multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was characterized by using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in order to measure the diameter and the length of the CNTs. …”
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Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ananas comosus Fruit Peels: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities by Ayşe Baran, Cumali Keskin, Mehmet Fırat Baran, Irada Huseynova, Rovshan Khalilov, Aziz Eftekhari, Sevgi Irtegun-Kandemir, Deniz Evrim Kavak

“….), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction diffractometer (XRD), Fourier scanning electron microscope (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Lippia adoensis (Koseret) and Evaluation of Its Antibacterial Activity by Meron Girma Demissie, Fedlu Kedir Sabir, Gemechu Deressa Edossa, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa

“…The biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles were characterized using thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Effect of 940 nm Diode Laser Irradiation and Dentin Bonding Agent on Permeability of Furcation Area in Primary Molars by Mohammad Atif, Nitesh Tewari, Vijay P. Mathur, Kalpana Bansal, Morankar Rahul

“…Reduction in permeability was observed in Group 3 Laser group (LG) but this was not statistically significant (P = 0.197). Scanning electron microscope revealed open dentinal tubules in Group 1. …”
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A Case with Significant Proteinuria Caused by Secreted Protein from Urothelial Carcinoma by Masanori Sakakima, Yoshihide Fujigaki, Hideo Yasuda, Akashi Togawa, Tomoyuki Fujikura, Atsushi Otsuka, Seiichiro Ozono, Akira Hishida

“…Immunofluorescence study showed no deposition of immunoreactanct, and electron microscopy showed almost normal glomerulus without electron dense deposit. …”
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Investigation and evaluation of palygorskite microstructure following acid pretreatment and its potential use as an adsorbent for copper by Ahmed Flayyih Hussein, Mayssaa Ali Al-Bidry, Asawer A. AL Wasiti

“…Different analytical techniques were used: scanning electron microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, particle size distribution, and zeta potential. …”
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Evaluation of the Bond Strength of Self-Etching Adhesive Systems Containing HEMA and 10-MDP Monomers: Bond Strength of Adhesives Containing HEMA and 10-MDP by Roberta Pimentel de Oliveira, Brennda Lucy de Paula, Mara Eliane Ribeiro, Eliane Alves, Hilton Túlio Costi, Cecy Silva

“…A qualitative analysis of the fracture pattern was also performed using scanning electron microscopy (500× magnification). The normality of sample data distribution was determined using the Shapiro–Wilk test. …”
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Efficient Removing of Pharmaceutical Contaminants of Commercial Carbamazepine by Natural Pyrite-Induced Fenton Reaction in a Wide pH Range by Tingting Shi, Jianjun Xi, Yidan Shao, Qiao Tong, Xi Zou, Hongping Zhou, Shourong Liu, Xiaoya Gao

“…The catalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction apparatus, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Investigation into Mechanical Properties and Sliding Wear Behavior of Friction Stir Processed Surface Composite Material by Anbuchezhian Nattappan, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, T. Satish Kumar, T. Velmurugan, M. Makeshkumar, Haiter Lenin Allasi

“…The worn surface and fractured morphology of the CuNi/B4C surface composites were also studied using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM).…”
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Single Step In Situ Synthesis and Optical Properties of Polyaniline/ZnO Nanocomposites by Deepali Sharma, B. S. Kaith, Jaspreet Rajput

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and UV-visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy techniques were used to characterize nanocomposites. …”
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