Catalytic efficiency of GO-PANI nanocomposite in the synthesis of N-Aryl-1,4-Dihydropyridine and hydroquinoline derivatives by Hossein Ghafuri, Moghadaseh keshvari, Fatemeh Eshrati, Peyman Hanifehnejad, Atefeh Emami, Hamid Reza Esmaili Zand

“…The GO-PANI nanocomposite was thoroughly characterized by various techniques, including Fourier Transforms Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray Diffraction analysis (XRD), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), all of which confirmed the successful synthesis of the nanocomposite. …”
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Additively manufactured 316L stainless steel as a potential alternative implant material by M.S. Alam, S.R. Campbell, S.R. Spivey, G. Dutta, N. Pal, A. Karan, J. Xie, M.A. DeCoster, E.P. Murray

“…Confocal images and scanning electron microscopy found fewer SLM processing induced surface flaws at samples fabricated at 800 mm/s. …”
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Effect of temperature control on tribological and corrosion properties of copper in cathodic cage plasma nitriding by Muhammad Bilal Khalid, Syed Salman Hussain, Ameeq Farooq, Muhammad Shafiq, Yasin Khan, Muhammad Shoaib

“…The treated samples were investigated using a micro-hardness tester, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, ball-on-disc wear tester, and potentiodynamic polarization. …”
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Friction and wear behaviors of a high nitrogen austenitic stainless steel Fe-19Cr-15Mn-0.66N by Qiao Y.-X., Sheng S.-L., Zhang L.-M., Chen J., Yang L.-L., Zhou H.-L., Wang Y.-X., Li H.-B., Zheng Z.-B.

“…Tribological investigations were carried out under different applied loads of 5 N, 10 N, 15 N, and 20 N. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and laser scanning confocal microscope (LSCM) were used to understand the wear mechanisms under different loads and the reasons for the improved wear resistance. …”
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Influence of Microscopic Effects on the Static Tensile Strength of Gray Cast Iron HT200 Specimens by L. Fan, H. B. Hu, X. S. Tang, J. J. He, W. Chen

“…The microstructures are observed by the scanning electron microscope. The failure tests are done under the static loads for the cylinder specimens of gray cast iron HT200. …”
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Green Strategy–Based Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy imaging showed that AgNPs were spherical with average size distribution ranging from 10 to 19 nm. …”
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Seawater-originated fluids interactions with oceanic lithospheric mantle peridotites and formation of hornblendite dykes, as well as spadaite and dolomite veins in the Naein ophiol... by Fatemeh Naderi, Ghodrat Torabi, Nargess Shirdashtzadeh

“…Materials and methods After the field studies, sampling and petrographic studies, polished thin sections of the selected fresh samples were used for point analyses by electron microprobe. Chemical analyses of mineral were performed at the Kanazawa University (Japan) using a wavelength-dispersive electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) (JEOL JXA-8800R). …”
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Antibacterial activity of selenium nanoparticles/copper oxide (SeNPs/CuO) nanocomposite against some multi-drug resistant clinical pathogens by Ahmed Morad Asaad, Sara A. Saied, Mohammad M. Torayah, N. I. Abu-Elsaad, Samah Mohammed Awad.

“…The fabricated nanocomposite was fully characterized by X-Ray diffraction analysis (XRD), fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The antimicrobial activity of Se-NPs/Cu2O was investigated using the standard broth microdilution method. …”
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Photoinitiated Polymerization of Cationic Acrylamide in Aqueous Solution: Synthesis, Characterization, and Sludge Dewatering Performance by Huaili Zheng, Yi Liao, Meizhen Zheng, Chuanjun Zhu, Fangying Ji, Jiangya Ma, Wei Fan

“…The compositions of the photoinduced copolymer were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), ultraviolet spectra (UV), and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The effects of 6 important factors, that is, photo-initiators concentration, monomers concentration, CO(NH2)2 (urea) concentrations, pH value, mass ratio of AM to DAC, and irradiation time on the molecular weight and dissolving time, were investigated. …”
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Synthesis and Study of the Physical and Photovoltaic Properties of Novel Heteroleptic Ruthenium(II) Complexes Ligated with Highly π-Conjugated Bipyridine Ancillary and Phenanthroli... by Hyejeong Lee, Jinhyung Seo, Mingyeong Jeong, Seo Yeong Na, Byoungchoo Park, Byeong Hyo Kim

“…It was observed that the PCE values of the DSSCs could be significantly improved by introducing the electron-donating methoxy group at proper positions of the ancillary ligands present in the heteroleptic ruthenium(II) complexes (such as JM1 and JM5).…”
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Preparation of MgO added iron ore pellets and effects on a pilot scale blast furnace operation by Chun T.-J., Mu G.-T., Meng Q.-M., Long H.-M., Wang P., Bic C.-G.

“…The results show that with increasing the MgO content, the compressive strength of fired pellets decreased significantly, while the metallurgical performances, such as RI (reducibility index), RDI (reduction degradation index) and RSI (reduction swelling index) were improved. The scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive spectrometry was used to test the microstructures and the compositions of iron oxide, and the slag of pellets. …”
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San-Huang-Yi-Shen Capsule Ameliorates Diabetic Kidney Disease through Inducing PINK1/Parkin-Mediated Mitophagy and Inhibiting the Activation of NLRP3 Signaling Pathway by Hanzhou Li, Yuansong Wang, Xiuhai Su, Qinghai Wang, Shufang Zhang, Wenjuan Sun, Tianyu Zhang, Mengxue Dong, Zhaiyi Zhang, Shuquan Lv

“…Moreover, transmission electron microscopy showed SHYS treatment improved the morphology of mitochondria in the kidney. …”
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Fetuin-B and oxidative stress disrupt placental trophoblasts during maternal undernourishment by Mia Camilliere, Marella R. Verde, Michael S. Wolin, May M. Rabadi, Brian B. Ratliff

“…The effects of MUN and fetuin-B on mitochondrial superoxide production, antioxidant levels, metabolism, and electron transport chain complex activity were compared directly. …”
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Tacrolimus Protects Podocytes from Apoptosis via Downregulation of TRPC6 in Diabetic Nephropathy by Ruixia Ma, Ying Wang, Yan Xu, Rui Wang, Xianghua Wang, Ning Yu, Minghui Li, Yan Zhou

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential mechanism of podocyte protection by tacrolimus in a type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) rat model and in immortalized mouse podocytes (MPC5). Transmission electron microcopy was used to evaluate renal injury morphology. …”
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High-performance electrochemical sensor based on Pt-Ag@Cu-BDC MOF composite modified glassy carbon electrode for detection of imidacloprid in citrus juice and water samples by Fariba Hasani, Jahan Bakhsh Raoof, Reza Ojani, Milad Ghani

“…The excellent conductivity, hierarchical and micro-mesoporous structure of Pt-Ag@Cu-BDC MOF and the synergistic effect between Ag and Pt nanoparticles were beneficial for fast electron transfer required for IMI reduction. At the Pt-Ag@Cu-BDC MOF/GCE, reduction potential of IMI was greatly shifted to positive value and the electrochemical signal increased significantly. …”
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Pyrolysis and Morphology Behavior of EDTA-Na2Mg•4H2O and Coal Tar Pitch and Its Application for Porous Carbon by Wen-Juan Zhang, Shi-Hua Song, Wen-Hong Tian

“…The pyrolysis and morphology behavior of the mixture of EDTA-Na2Mg•4H2O and coal tar pitch (EDTA-Na2Mg•4H2O@CTP) were studied by thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. The characteristics of the obtained porous carbons were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm. …”
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Developing an activated biochar-mineral supplement for reducing methane formation in anaerobic fermentation by Sara Tahery, Mariano C. Parra, Paul Munroe, David R. G. Mitchell, Sarah J. Meale, Stephen Joseph

“…A high surface area, a high concentration of oxygen-containing functional groups, and a high concentration of free radicals, associated with O and Fe unpaired electrons, assisted the supplement with catalysing the oxidation of methane. …”
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Renal Tissue-Derived Exosomal miRNA-34a in Diabetic Nephropathy Induces Renal Tubular Cell Fibrosis by Promoting the Polarization of M1 Macrophages by Shuai Zheng, Yi Zeng, Liqing Chu, Taiyang Gong, Sihong Li, Min Yang

“…The DN model was established, and the success of the model establishment was confirmed by detecting general indicators, HE staining, and immunohistochemistry. Electron microscopy and NanoSight Tracking Analysis (NTA) were used to see the morphology and size of exosomes. …”
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Detection of HIV-1 and Human Proteins in Urinary Extracellular Vesicles from HIV+ Patients by Samuel I. Anyanwu, Akins Doherty, Michael D. Powell, Chamberlain Obialo, Ming B. Huang, Alexander Quarshie, Claudette Mitchell, Khalid Bashir, Gale W. Newman

“…EVs were isolated by ultrafiltration and characterized using transmission electron microscopy, tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). …”
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Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors from Pharmaceutical Wastes: Advancing Energy-Efficient Chemistry with Green Solutions by Narasimha Raghavendra, Sharanappa Chapi, Murugendrappa M. V., Małgorzata Pawlak, Mohammad Reza Saeb

“…As per DFT computations and MC simulation, electron-rich elements in the expired ESLD were key in controlling the dissolution through the adsorption process. …”
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