Enhanced photocurrent and responsivity of PbS quantum Dot/ZnO nanoparticle films with amine passivation by Po-Hsun Chen, Nguyet.N.T. Pham, Pei-Cheng Huang, Yu-Sian Lin, Chia-Tien Peng, Cheng-Hsing Lin, Chih-Ching Chang, Hsueh-Shih Chen

“…This demonstrates the potential of amines as passivation agents to improve PbS photodiode performance with ZnO NPs as the electron transport layer (ETL).…”
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Electrochemical Glucose Sensor Based on Dual Redox Mediators by Changyun Quan, Yue Zhang, Yuanyuan Liu, Liping Wen, Haixia Yang, Xueqin Huang, Minghui Yang, Binjie Xu

“…The synergistic effect of PD and Ru(III) was utilized to efficiently facilitate the electron transfer between the enzyme-active center and the electrode. …”
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Preparation of a Novel ACS/CS/EDTA Composite from Sugarcane Bagasse for Enhanced Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide by Quang Minh Pham, Xuan Son Nghiem, Thang Le Minh, Anh-Tuan Vu

“…The as-prepared materials were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), High Resolution – Transmission Electron Microscope (HR-TEM), Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FT-IR), and N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms. …”
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Decomposition of the Methylene Blue Dye Using Layered Manganese Oxide Materials Synthesized by Solid State Reactions by M. E. Becerra, A. M. Suarez, N. P. Arias, O. Giraldo

“…These conductivities were correlated with the catalytic performance of the materials in the decomposition of methylene blue, as a model of electron transfer reactions. The manganese oxides were prepared by thermal reduction of KMnO4 at 400°C and 800°C where one sample was heated at 1°C/min and the other was heated at 10°C/min. …”
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Physical Methods for the Preparation of Cobalt Nanoparticles for Use in the Synthesis of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes by Nicolas Moreau, Antonio Fonseca, Danilo Vuono, Joseph Delhalle, Zineb Mekhalif, Pierantonio De Luca, Janos B.Nagy

“…Co nanoparticles were prepared by Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) using a 0.05 m³ magnetron on two different substrates, SiO₂/Si and C, followed by a reduction treatment in an H₂ atmosphere. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Field Enhanced Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to characterize the Co nanoparticles. …”
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Electrochemical Analysis of Architecturally Enhanced LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composite by Sabelo Sifuba, Shane Willenberg, Usisipho Feleni, Natasha Ross, Emmanuel Iwuoha

“…Cyclic voltammetry was used to evaluate the electrochemical parameters (electron transfer and ionic diffusivity) of the LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 redox couples. …”
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Green catalysts AuNPs/CQDs from turmeric starch: an effective solution in 4-Nitrophenol reduction by Thi Hoa Le, Ta Thi Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Le Thi Thanh Nhi, Quoc Hien Nguyen, Thai Hoa Tran

“…In addition to the advantages of CQDs in catalysis, such as their large surface area and the presence of functional groups, including hydroxyl (-OH) and carbonyl (-C=O), as evidenced by FTIR analysis, the material also demonstrates excellent electron transfer efficiency. This efficiency is attributed to the synergistic interaction between AuNPs and the functional groups on CQDs, facilitating catalytic electron transfer processes in reducing 4-nitrophenol (4-NP). …”
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Interfacial Microstructure and Cladding Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steel/Carbon Steel Clad Plates at Different Rolling Reduction Ratios by Jie Chen, Yixin Zhu, Xia Chen, Xiaoli Ma, Bin Chen

“…Optical microscope (OM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), electron backscatter diffractometer (EBSD), electrochemical test, and transmission electron microscope (TEM) were employed to conduct interface microstructure observation and cladding corrosion resistance analysis on 304 SS/CS clad plates that have four different reduction ratios. …”
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Generation of 10 kT axial magnetic fields using multiple conventional laser beams: A sensitivity study for kJ PW-class laser facilities by Jue Xuan Hao, Xiang Tang, Alexey Arefiev, Robert J. Kingham, Ping Zhu, Yin Shi, Jian Zheng

“…We also provide an in-depth analysis of the axial magnetic field configuration, azimuthal electron current, and electron and ion orbital angular momentum densities. …”
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Bone Response to Surface-Modified Titanium Implants: Studies on the Early Tissue Response to Implants with Different Surface Characteristics by C. Larsson Wexell, P. Thomsen, B.-O. Aronsson, P. Tengvall, M. Rodahl, J. Lausmaa, B. Kasemo, L. E. Ericson

“…Machined commercially pure titanium implants served as controls. Scanning Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Atomic Force Microscopy revealed no significant differences in oxide thickness or surface roughness parameters, but differences in the surface chemical composition and apparent topography were observed. …”
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Choice and justification of the method of titanium welding with platinum by Anatolii Sanin, Ihor Mamchur, Tetiana Nosova, Stella Mamchur

“…The detailed structure of diffusion zones was studied using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The determination of the phase composition of diffusion zones was carried out using the DRON-1.5 installation. …”
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Transition of BiOCl nanosheet into cotton-like clusters for piezoelectric enhanced photocatalytic degradation of dye and photocatalytic hydrogen production by Zheng Luo, C.P. Leo, Fengbo Guo, Xin-ya Zhao

“…X-ray diffraction patterns, Fourier-transform infrared spectra, and X-ray photoelectron spectra confirmed the formation of BiOCl nanosheets with numerous oxygen-rich vacancies. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy images showed circular plate-like structures or spherical clusters with a diameter of approximately 1 μm when BiOCl was prepared using water or without the addition of PVP, respectively. …”
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Improving of Surface Quality of Metal Reflector Mirrors Machined by Single Point Diamond Turning by G. A. Gusakov, G. V. Sharonov

“…The analysis of the surface structure of the AMg2 alloy substrates was carried out by scanning electron microscopy / electron microprobe. The quality control of the surface treatment of the manufactured reflector mirrors was carried out by atomic force microscopy. …”
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Magnesium Removal from an Aluminum A-332 Molten Alloy Using Enriched Zeolite with Nanoparticles of SiO2 by R. Muñoz-Arroyo, H. M. Hdz-García, J. C. Escobedo-Bocardo, E. E. Granda-Gutierrez, J. L. Acevedo-Dávila, J. A. Aguilar-Martínez, A. Garza-Gomez

“…The enriched zeolites were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and N2 gas adsorption analysis. …”
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Photocatalytic activity of spectro-pure titanium dioxide: Effects of crystalline structure, specific surface area and sorption properties by Evgeny I. Kapinus, Tatyana A. Khalyavka, Valentina V. Shimanovskaya, Tatyana I. Viktorova, Vladimir V. Strelko

“…The influence of TiO2 and substrate on the photocatalytic reactions is caused by the influence of these factors on the formation of reactive electron hole pair and on the efficiency of the interfacial electron transfer.…”
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Evaluation of extracts from Phyllostachys makinoi for their antibacterial and accelerated wound healing potential by Te-Hua Liu, Ju-Yun Wu, Meng-Chun Cheng, Bang-Yuan Chen, Tsung-Yu Tsai

“…In the time-kill assay, both strains were killed after treatment with extracts for 12 and 18 h. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the bacterial cells treated with the extracts appeared rough, ruptured, and shriveled. …”
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Sugarcane Bagasse-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystal/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Gum Tragacanth Composite Film Incorporated with Betel Leaf Extract as a Versatile Biomaterial for Wound Dressing by Luong Ngoc Diem, Selorm Torgbo, Indranil Banerjee, Kunal Pal, Udomlak Sukatta, Prapassorn Rugthaworn, Prakit Sukyai

“…Initial analysis of CNCs by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed nanosized particles of 104 nm in length and 7 nm in width. …”
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The study of genetic factors that determine the awned glume trait in bread wheat by O. B. Dobrovolskaya, A. E. Dresvyannikova, E. D. Badaeva, K. I. Popova, M. Trávníčková, P. Martinek

“…Analysis of the CD 1167-8 inflorescence development, using scanning electron microscopy, showed that awns had grown from the top of the lemmas and glumes simultaneously, and no differences in patterns of their development were found.…”
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Cellular Energy Absorbing TRIP-Steel/Mg-PSZ Composite: Honeycomb Structures Fabricated by a New Extrusion Powder Technology by Ulrich Martin, David Ehinger, Lutz Krüger, Stefan Martin, Thomas Mottitschka, Christian Weigelt, Christos G. Aneziris, Mathias Herrmann

“…Characterization of the microstructure in as-received and deformed conditions was carried out by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Magnetic balance measurements and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) were used to identify the deformation-induced martensite evolution in the cell wall material. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of Gum Arabic-Silver Nanoparticles against Oral Pathogens by Omnia Ahmed, Nicole R. S. Sibuyi, Adewale O. Fadaka, Abram M. Madiehe, Ernest Maboza, Annette Olivier, Mervin Meyer, Greta Geerts

“…The GA-AgNPs were synthesized and characterized using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer, dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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