Defect-assisted reversible phase transition in mono- and few-layer ReS2 by George Zograf, Andrew B. Yankovich, Betül Küçüköz, Abhay V. Agrawal, Alexander Yu. Polyakov, Joachim Ciers, Fredrik Eriksson, Åsa Haglund, Paul Erhart, Tomasz J. Antosiewicz, Eva Olsson, Timur O. Shegai

“…Our observations, based on transmission electron microscopy, nonlinear spectroscopy, and density functional theory, reveal a transition from the ground $${\rm{T}}^{\prime\prime}$$ T ″ (double-distorted T) to the metastable $${\rm{H}}^{\prime}$$ H ′ (distorted H) phase under femtosecond laser irradiation or influence of highly-energetic electrons. …”
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Effect of bending load on electrical conductivity of carbon/epoxy composites filled with nanoparticles using design of experiment and artificial neural networks by Ali Sadollah, Seyed Morteza Razavi, Abobakr Khalil Al-Shamiri

“…We examine the distribution pattern of nanoparticles in the samples through scanning electron microscope images. The results of this study carry significant implications for the manufacturing of composite electrodes subjected to bending loads in industrial applications.…”
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Evaluation of Mechanochemically Prepared CePO₄∙H₂O Nanoparticles as UV Filter for Photoprotective Formulations by Stanislav Kurajica, Filip Brleković, Sabina Keser, Goran Dražić, Katarina Mužina, Vanesa Mihajlović

“…The size of the obtained nanoparticles, as determined from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images, was around 5 nm. According to UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy results, rhabdophane nanoparticles show transparency to visible light and high absorption in the UV region, with a direct bandgap of 3.1 eV. …”
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Structural features of near equiatomic FeCo-2V semi-hard magnetic alloy prepared by MIM technology by Nedeljković Borivoje, Pavlović Vladimir B., Obradović Nina, Mitrović Nebojša

“…The influence of sintering temperature was investigated concerning the aspects of the processes of structural transformation by the methods of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The appearance of an intense diffraction peak of the α'- FeCo phase (crystal structure type B2) was registered for all investigated samples. …”
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Microstructural Investigations of Rapidly Solidified Al-Co-Y Alloys by B. Avar, M. Gogebakan, M. Tarakci, Y. Gencer, S. Kerli

“…The microstructure and the thermal behavior of the alloys were analyzed by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and differential thermal analysis (DTA). …”
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From byssus threads to Pinna nobilis sea-silk: a fiber characterization by Lorena C. Giannossa, Annarosa Mangone, Giovanni Lagioia, Gerardo Palazzo, Luigi Gentile

“…In this study, we present an investigation into Pinna nobilis byssus samples collected from the Commodity Science Museum of the University of Bari Aldo Moro (Italy) at various stages of the textile manufacturing process. Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we reveal a distinctive elliptical cross-section of the Pinna nobilis byssus fibers. …”
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Optimization progress of large-scale radiation shielding Monte Carlo simulation software based on AIS variance reduction technique system: MCShield by Wu Jiajun, Wu Zhen, Hu Ankang, Hao Yisheng, Pu Yanheng, Zhang Hui, Qiu Rui, Li Junli

“…MCShield, developed by the Radiation Protection and Environmental Protection Laboratory at Tsinghua University, is a Monte Carlo program designed for coupled neutron/photon/electron transport in radiation shielding calculations. …”
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Ecofriendly remediation of cadmium, lead, and zinc using dead cells of Microcystis aeruginosa by Mohamad S. Abdelkarim, Mohamed H. H. Ali, Doaa A. Kassem

“…Some physical characterization of the dead biomass was performed, including scanning electron microscope (SEM) which revealed that, the cells form a dense, amorphous cluster, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy confirmed that carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen are the predominant elements in the biomass, Fourier transformation infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy identified several active function groups, including hydroxyl, aliphatic C–H amide I and amide II bands, carboxylate and carbonyl (C=O). …”
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Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of Mesoporous Anatase TiO2 Codoped with Nitrogen and Chlorine by Xiuwen Cheng, Xiujuan Yu, Zipeng Xing, Lisha Yang

“…The resulting materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection spectrum (UV-vis DRS). …”
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Improving the Mechanical Properties of Red Clay Using Xanthan Gum Biopolymer by Lina Wang, Zhiyu Weng, Qiang Liu, Tianliang Wang, Xuemin Pan, Guoyu Li, Zhiliang Wang

“…The study investigates the mechanical properties of red clay using an environmental-friendly material—xanthan gum—through confined compression, direct shear, and scanning electron microscope tests. At the macroscale, xanthan gum content and curing age had obvious effects on the compressibility, presenting the treated red clay was in the category of low compressibility which gradually increased when xanthan gum content exceeded 1.5%. …”
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Influence of the Activator Concentration and Solid/Liquid Ratio on the Strength and Shrinkage Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Slag Geopolymer Pastes by Zikai Xu, Jinchao Yue, Guanhong Pang, Ruixia Li, Peng Zhang, Shengtang Xu

“…For a better understanding of the reaction mechanism and microstructure of the geopolymer pastes, a multitechnique approach including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectra was carried out. …”
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Use of aldol condensation between furfural and acetone for biofuel production: A review by Tayla Luiza Pereira Borges, Rejane de Castro Santana, André Gustavo Sato, Fábio de Ávila Rodrigues

“…Additionally, the study explores cutting-edge methodologies for catalyst characterization, utilizing tools such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to obtain precise quantitative and qualitative insights. …”
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LED Light-Activated Hypocrellin B Induces Mitochondrial Damage of Ovarian Cancer Cells by Yuan Jiang, Albert Wingnang Leung, Junyan Xiang, Chuanshan Xu

“…Mitochondrial morphology was observed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Mitochondrial membrane potential was measured using flow cytometry with JC-1 staining. …”
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Development and multifunctional investigation of reduced graphene oxide decorated MgO hybrid nanocomposite by M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.N. Shravana Kumara, G. Krishnamurthy, A.S. Santhosh Kumar

“…Here, XRD (X-ray Diffraction), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning electron microscopy), EDAX (Energy dispersive X-ray analysis) and Raman spectra were employed to confirm the sample. …”
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Fretting behavior of piston ring-cylinder liner components of a diesel engine running on TiO2 nanolubricant by Ali Can Yılmaz

“…Coefficient of friction was considered as comparison param-eter to understand the tribological behavior of friction pairs submerged in two different lubricants. Scanning electron microscopy analysis was conducted to observe morphology of the nanoparticle and to analyze the surface structure of the samples before and after the abrasion tests. …”
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The effect of Klotho protein complexed with nanomaterials on bone mesenchymal stem cell performance in the treatment of diabetic ischaemic ulcer by Rui Tang, Gang Zhao, Yuqiao Wang, Ruixue Zhang

“…After seeded bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on the surface of the compound material, we observed morphologies of the chitosan microsphere, the PLGA nanofiber and BMSCs by scanning electron microscopy. The nanofiber mesh biological tissue materials could supply an appropriate microenvironment and cell factors for the survival of BMSCs. …”
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Actinorhodopsin: an efficient and robust light-driven proton pump for bionanotechnological applications by Nooraldeen Ayoub, Nadia Djabeur, Daniel Harder, Jean-Marc Jeckelmann, Zöhre Ucurum, Stephan Hirschi, Dimitrios Fotiadis

“…Size-exclusion chromatography of RlActR purified in the relatively mild and harsh detergents 5-cyclohexyl-1-pentyl-β-D-maltoside and n-octyl-β-D-glucopyranoside revealed highly homogeneous oligomers and no disruption into monomers, indicating significant robustness of the RlActR oligomer. Cryo-electron microscopy and 2D classification of protein particles provided a projection structure identifying the oligomeric state of RlActR as a pentamer. …”
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Effect of Sintering Temperature on Membranes Manufactured with Clays for Textile Effluent Treatment by Mirele Costa da Silva, Hélio de Lucena Lira, Rosa do Carmo de Oliveira Lima, Normanda Lino de Freitas

“…The membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Hg porosimetry, and water permeability with desalinated water. …”
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A comprehensive study to optimize organic/inorganic ETL and HTL materials on double perovskite layer Cs2AgBiBr6 solar cells with SCAPS 1D simulator by Jabir Hakami

“…Despite their progress, optimizing device performance remains a critical challenge, particularly in selecting appropriate materials for key layers such as transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), electron transport layers (ETLs), and hole transport layers (HTLs). …”
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An Experimental Study of the Properties of Bamboo Particle Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Biocomposites by Stephen Durowaye, Amos Abayomi, Charles Ochulor, Comfort Akindutire, Victor Okafor

“…After 24 hrs, the specimens were removed from the mould and subjected to microstructural examination using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Furthermore, the physical and mechanical properties characterisation of the specimens were also carried out. …”
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