Theory of Square-Wave Voltammetry of Two-Step Electrode Reaction Using an Inverse Scan Direction by Milivoj Lovrić, Šebojka Komorsky-Lovrić

“…A theory of square-wave voltammetry of two-step electrode reaction with kinetically controlled electron transfers is developed, and a special case of thermodynamically unstable intermediate is analyzed. …”
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Thin-walled effect of microstructure of third-generation single crystal superalloy DD9 by YANG Wanpeng, LI Jiarong, LIU Shizhong, ZHAO Jinqian, WANG Xiaoguang, YANG Liang, WANG Rui, CHEN Qiao

“…The microstructure and thin-walled effect of different samples （double-wall ultra-cooling turbine blades， combined cooling turbine blades， investment casting thin-walled specimen， and round bar specimen） of the third-generation single crystal superalloy DD9 are investigated by optical microscope， field emission scanning electron microscope， and electron probe apparatus. …”
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Peripheral nerve regeneration using a bioresorbable silk fibroin-based artificial nerve conduit fabricated via a novel freeze–thaw process by Tomoki Matsuo, Hiroo Kimura, Takayuki Nishijima, Yasuhiro Kiyota, Taku Suzuki, Narihito Nagoshi, Shinsuke Shibata, Tomoko Shindo, Nobuko Moritoki, Makoto Sasaki, Sarara Noguchi, Yasushi Tamada, Masaya Nakamura, Takuji Iwamoto

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Removal from Two Kinds of Granite Commonly Found in Catering Kitchen by Khaddouj Amzil, Fatima Hamadi, Hassan Latrache, Rachida Mimouni, Hicham Abou Oualid, Khadija Azelmad, Aissa Saidi, Abdallah Elboulani, Mustapha Mabrouki

“…In addition, the surface properties of granites such as mineral composition, roughness, and physicochemical properties were determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy coupled with electron diffraction spectroscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle measurement (CAM), respectively. …”
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Selective toxicity of a novel antimicrobial peptide Acidocin 4356 against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii in human cell-based in vitro infection models by Mahbubeh Talaee, Sima Modiri, Marzieh Rajabi, Fatemeh Saadati, Ali Akbari, Sahar Javadi, Shuaiqi Guo, Hojatollah Vali, Kambiz Akbari Noghabi

“…Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed significant biofilm dispersion at ACD concentrations as low as 1/2 MIC. …”
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Antimicrobial and Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Acrylic Resin Containing Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Supported on 4A Zeolite by Mahdiyeh Esmaeilzadeh, Baharak Divband, Bahram Ranjkesh, Fatemeh Pournaghi Azar, Fatemeh Yeganeh Sefidan, Mojgan Kachoei, Behnaz Karimzadeh

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) were performed to investigate the nanocomposite characteristics. …”
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In Situ g-C3N4@Zno Nanocomposite: One-Pot Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Performance under Visible Light Irradiation by Lan Anh Luu Thi, Mateus Manuel Neto, Thang Pham Van, Trung Nguyen Ngoc, Tuyet Mai Nguyen Thi, Xuan Sang Nguyen, Cong Tu Nguyen

“…The g-C3N4@ZnO nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. …”
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Exploring corrosion protection of mild steel by ionic liquid functionalized graphene oxide: Gravimetric, electrochemical, and surface studies by M.Alharbi, Ruby Aslam, Ajahar Khan, Khalid A. Alamry, Mahmoud A. Hussein, Yas Al-Hadeethi, Elena Bekyarova, S. Alqahtani

“…Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Raman analysis, the synthesis of Ch-Hex/GO was verified. …”
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Development of a Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) Cartridge Based on Chitosan-Metal Oxide Nanoparticles (Ch-MO NPs) for Extraction of Pesticides from Water and Determination by HPLC by Mohamed E. I. Badawy, Mahmoud A. M. El-Nouby, Abd El-Salam M. Marei

“…The characterizations of the prepared nanoparticles were investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Comparison of the Migration Potential through Microperforated Membranes of CD146+ GMSC Population versus Heterogeneous GMSC Population by Mohamed Al Bahrawy

“…CD146 homogeneous population migrated cell numbers were statistically significant compared to the heterogeneous population, through 0.4 μm and 3 μm perforated collagen membrane and 8 μm perforated polycarbonate membrane. Scanning electron microscopy proved the migration of the cells. …”
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Synthesized chitosan/ iron oxide nanocomposite and shrimp shell in removal of nickel, cadmium and lead from aqueous solution by M. Keshvardoostchokami, L. Babaei, A.A. Zamani, A.H. Parizanganeh, F. Piri

“…Analytical techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction; Field emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were utilized to survey of morphological structure and the functional groups characterization. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and toxicity assessment of chlorantraniliprole nanoemulsion against Helicoverpa armigera by Geeta Devi, Lomash Kumar, Rahul Kumar Dhaka, Karuna Jain, Rahul Saini, Shubham Saini, Anil Jakhar, Sushil Ahlawat, Mehdi Rahimi

“…The nano size of emulsion is confirmed by Dynamic light scattering (62.43 nm), Scanning electron microscopy (55 ± 5 nm), X-ray diffraction (42.9 nm), and Transmission electron microscopy (22.5 ± 2.5 nm), Stability of synthesized nanoemulsion is confirmed via, centrifugation, freeze thaw cycle, heating cooling test, and zeta potential. …”
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Microstructural Characterization and Wear Properties of Fe-Based Amorphous-Crystalline Coating Deposited by Twin Wire Arc Spraying by Ana Arizmendi-Morquecho, Araceli Campa-Castilla, C. Leyva-Porras, Josué Almicar Aguilar Martinez, Gregorio Vargas Gutiérrez, Karla Judith Moreno Bello, L. López López

“…The microstructures of coating were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as well as the powder precursor. …”
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Effect of tempering temperature on low-temperature impact toughness of 35MnB steel by Ping Ni, Wen Shi, Hengchang Lu, Bo Zhang, Han Dong

“…The form and distribution of boron in the steel were characterized by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) combined with transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The relationship between crystallographic orientation and low-temperature impact toughness was analyzed using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Spinorphin Molecules as Opportunities for Incorporation into Spinorphin@AuNPs Conjugate Systems for Potential Sustained Targeted Delivery to the Brain by Stela Georgieva, Petar Todorov, Jana Tchekalarova

“…<b>Methods:</b> Zeta (ζ) potential, Fourier transformation infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV–Vis spectrophotometry were employed to elucidate the structure–activity correlations of the peptide@nano AuNP systems. …”
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Feasibility Study of an Alcohol-Based Liquid Scintillation Detector and Its Application by Byoung Chan Kim, Ji Young Choi, Kyung Kwang Joo, Seon Yeong Park, Ye Sung Song, Hee Jin Woo

“…Finally, as one of its applications, a range (beam-path length) measurement using an electron beam in medical physics is introduced after irradiating an alcohol-based liquid scintillator with electron beam energies of 6~12 MeV. …”
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Synthesis and application of iron nanoparticles from scrap metal for triclosan degradation in water via Fenton and Sono-Fenton oxidation by S. Bhaskar, K.V. Apoorva, Shabina Ashraf, T. Athul Devan

“…Iron nanoparticles (FeSNPs) were synthesised using Mangifera indica plant extracts and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electron diffusion spectroscopic spectrophotometry. …”
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Banksia Ashbyi-engineered facile green synthesis of magnetite nanoparticles: Characterization, and determination of micro-strain, stress, and physical parameters by X-ray-based Wil... by Gérrard Eddy Jai Poinern, A F M Fahad Halim, Derek Fawcett, Peter Chapman, Rupam Sharma

“…In addition, the size and morphology of the synthesized particles were examined using both focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIBSEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) methods. …”
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Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis in Ruminants and Studying the Effect of Novel Green Synthetized Nanoparticles as One o... by Abeer Mostafa Abdalhamed, Gamil Sayed Gamil Zeedan, Amany Ahmed Arafa, Eman Shafeek Ibrahim, Doaa Sedky, Amani Abdel nabey Hafez

“…The UV spectrum revealed absorbance peaks at 240–250 nm, and their sizes ranged from 42–66 nm and 11 to 45 nm by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). ‏…”
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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

“…Activity differences between the catalysts were mainly attributed to electronic effects due to the presence of different electron-rich species of Pt0 and electron-deficient species of Ptδ+. …”
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