Characterization and enhanced performance of Ivorian clays as potential modifiers in carbon paste electrodes by Legré Paul Gauly, Mariame Coulibaly, Ségnéninhinténin Bakary Soro, Koffi Siméon Kouadio, Seiny Roger N’Dri, Ali Sanou, Albert Trokourey

“…The clays underwent physicochemical and electrochemical characterizations, including density measurements, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, differential thermal analysis, specific surface area, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence and cation exchange capacity. …”
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Nanomodification analysis of pore structure in GO-enhanced CWRB based on metal intrusion and BSE imaging with deep learning by Jiajian Yu, Yi Gong, Yuan Gao, Hao Sui, Xiaoli Xu, Yanming Liu

“…This work proposes an innovative approach based on metal intrusion technology, backscattered electron (BSE) images, and deep learning to analyze the micro/nanoscale GO-modified characteristics of the microstructure of CWRB. …”
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Characterization and Pharmacological Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using the Bark Extract of Garcinia Kola by Sunday Adewale Akintelu, Seyifunmi Charles Olugbeko, Femi Adekunle Folorunso, Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji, Aderonke Similoluwa Folorunso

“…The biosynthesized nanoparticle was characterized with UV spectroscope, Fourier infrared spectroscope (FTIR), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and energy dispersive X-Ray analyzer (EDX). …”
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Properties enhancement of asphalt mortar incorporating phosphogypsum based on surface activation by Wei Guo, Kaipeng Gu, Haiyang Xu, Yingsong Li, Wei Tian

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) confirmed that SCA treatment induces dehydration condensation reactions with the hydroxyl groups on the PG surface, forming new Si-O-Si chemical bonds and altering the surface acidity. …”
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Research on Sulfate Attack Mechanism of Cement Concrete Based on Chemical Thermodynamics by Peng Liu, Ying Chen, Zhiwu Yu, Lingkun Chen, Yongfeng Zheng

“…The phase composition, microstructure, crystal form, and morphology of erosion products before and after sulfate attack were investigated by environmental scanning electron microscope and energy spectrum analysis (ESEM-EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Preparation and Assessment of Some Characteristics of Nanoparticles Based on Sodium Alginate, Chitosan, and Camellia chrysantha Polyphenols by Phu Hoang Luong, Thuy Chinh Nguyen, The Dan Pham, Do Mai Trang Tran, Thi Ngoc Lien Ly, Quoc Trung Vu, Thi Kim Ngan Tran, Hoang Thai

“…The characteristics and morphology of these nanoparticles were investigated using infrared spectroscopy (IR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Release kinetic of polyphenols from the alginate/chitosan/polyphenol nanoparticles was conducted in simulated human body fluids. …”
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The Impact of Different Oxygen Delivery Methods on Corneal Epithelial Repair after Injury by Shanshan Li, Qingfen Tian, Gang Ding, Yuqin Sun, Zhongkai Hao, Xu Wang, Chenming Zhang, Yuan Tao

“…We found that the group A, which received oxygen supply via goggles, showed the best eye recovery. Transmission electron microscopy showed that the cornea with local oxygen supply via goggles or face mask exhibited intact capillary structure and obvious desmosome/hemidesmosome connections between cells. …”
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Synthesis of a Calcium Silicate Cement Containing a Calcinated Strontium Silicate Phase by Saeede Zadsirjan, Negar Parvaneh Dehkordi, Soolmaz Heidari, Farhood Najafi, Nazanin Zargar, Mojgan Feli, Sepideh Salimnezhad

“…Biomineralization on the specimen surface was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). …”
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Silver Molybdate and Silver Tungstate Nanocomposites with Enhanced Photoluminescence by Yuri V. B. De Santana, José Ernane Cardoso Gomes, Leandro Matos, Guilherme Henrique Cruvinel, André Perrin, Christiane Perrin, Juan Andrès, José A. Varela, Elson Longo

“…The shape and size of the microcrystals were observed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), different morphologies such as balls and nanorods. …”
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Enamel Matrix Derivative Enhances the Odontoblastic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells via Activating MAPK Signaling Pathways by Beidi Zhang, Min Xiao, Xiaogang Cheng, Yu Bai, Hanze Chen, Qing Yu, Lihong Qiu

“…In vivo phase: after ensuring the biocompatibility of VitroGel 3D-RGD via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the hydrogel mixture was subcutaneously injected into nude mice followed by histological and immunohistochemical analyses. …”
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Reducing the effective dose of doxycycline using chitosan silver nanocomposite as a carriers on gram positive and gram-negative bacteria by Elham M. Mostafa, Y. Badr, M. M. Hashem, K. Abo-EL-Sooud, Amna H. Faid

“…The obtained nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta-potential, UV-Visible spectroscopy and four transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIRs). …”
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Transcriptomic Response in Pseudomonas aeruginosa towards Treatment with a Kaempferol Isolated from Melastoma malabathricum Linn Leaves by Mourouge Saadi Alwash, Wan Syaidatul Aqma, Wan Yaacob Ahmad, Nazlina Ibrahim

“…The RNA-seq transcriptomic analysis revealed that KF increases the expression of genes involved in the electron transport chain (NADH-I), resulting in the induction of ATP synthesis. …”
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Using Pomegranate Peel and Date Pit Activated Carbon for the Removal of Cadmium and Lead Ions from Aqueous Solution by Wedad A. Al-Onazi, Mohamed H.H. Ali, Tahani Al-Garni

“…The physical characterizations of PPAC and DPAC, including determination of surface area, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, were performed. …”
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Enhanced Ciprofloxacin Ozonation Degradation by an Aqueous Zn-Cu-Ni Composite Silicate: Degradation Performance and Surface Mechanism by Yue Liu, Rong Guo, Jie Li, Yizhen Cheng, Congmin Wang, Weiqiang Wang, Huifan Zheng

“…The catalytic activity was then evaluated by degrading ciprofloxacin (CIP). Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption, and Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR) were used to characterize the Zn-Cu-Ni composite silicate. …”
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Creep Characteristics of Different Saturated States of Red Sandstone after Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Yongxin Che, Yongjun Song, Jianxi Ren, Jiaxing Chen, Xixi Guo, Hao Tan, Mengling Hu

“…To investigate the creep mechanical characteristics of rocks in different saturated states after freeze-thaw cycles, samples with different saturations (30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, and 100%) were selected for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and uniaxial compression creep tests. …”
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Structural basis for RNA-guided DNA degradation by Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex by Yanan Liu, Lin Wang, Qian Zhang, Pengyu Fu, Lingling Zhang, Ying Yu, Heng Zhang, Hongtao Zhu

“…Here, we present several near-atomic cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex, both in its DNA-bound and unbound states. …”
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Surface hardening of MIM porous metals by ultrasonic vibration assisted pressing by Shimaoka Ryo, Yin Zidong, Tanaka Shigeo, Yang Ming

“…As a specimen, MIM processed pure copper and stainless steel 316L specimens were used to compare with specimens without porous structure through investigations such as surface hardness test, electron backscatter diffraction analysis, and surface roughness measurement. …”
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Waste Coir Nanofiller Fused Gallus-Gallus Fibres Reinforced PMC by V. Vijayan, T. Sathish, R. Saravanan, Kuldeep Kumar, Ganesh K. Jadhav, V. Sharun, R. Elangovan, K. Chellamuthu, Mandeep Singh, Aklilu Teklemariam

“…The composites are strong in tension (760.89 MPa) and sufficiently flexible (flexural modulus 5441.32 MPa), absorbed less moisture (5.8 g), high wear-resistant (least weight loss upon abrasion with a value of 0.1989 g), secured good results in dynamic analysis, and ensured homogeneous distribution of fibres in the matrix through a scanning electron microscopy image. The composites CPPC10, CPPC11, and CPPC12 performed well but composite CPPC12 outperformed.…”
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Performance Enhancement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) through TiO2/rGO Hybrid: Comprehensive Study on Synthesis and Characterization by Rustan Hatib, Khairil Anwar, Ramang Magga, Muh Anjas Astak, Denny Widhiyanuriyawan, Wardoyo Wardoyo

“…This process produces rGO hybrid TiO2 photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). rGO in the TiO2 structure prevents electron recombination and improves overall efficiency. …”
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Fractal analysis and microstructure development PVDF based multifunctional material by Peleš-Tadić Adriana, Vuković George, Kojović Aleksandar, Stojanović Dušica, Vlahović Branislav, Obradović Nina, Pavlović Vladimir

“…Fractal analysis has been performed by using scanning electron microscope micrographs and computational modeling tools. …”
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