Effect of different physical factors on the synthesis of spherical gold nanoparticles towards cost‐effective biomedical applications by Zahra Bahmanyar, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Ahmad Gholami, Mehdi Khoshneviszadeh

“…Furthermore, NPs obtained from optimised synthesis conditions were more detailed using UV‐Visible, transmission electron microscopy, and XRD. The findings indicated that the final size and synthesis efficacy of citrated capped spherical AuNPs were significantly affected by all studied synthesis parameters and the order addition of reagents. …”
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Electroacupuncture Alleviates Neuropathic Pain through Regulating miR-206-3p Targeting BDNF after CCI by Wenzhan Tu, Jingjing Yue, Xuqing Li, Qiaoyun Wu, Guanhu Yang, Shengcun Li, Qiangsan Sun, Songhe Jiang

“…Nissl staining was measured to observe morphological changes in neurons. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was employed to evaluate microscopic changes in dorsal horn synapses. …”
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The Oxygen Generation Performance of Hollow-Structured Oxygen Candle for Refuge Space by Weixiang Wang, Longzhe Jin, Na Gao, Jianlin Wang, Mingyang Liu

“…The composition of the oxygen candles and the residual solids after combustion were observed with scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results show that, with the increase of the hollow-structure radius (r), the stability of the hollow-structured oxygen candles gradually weakens, and the oxygen candles cannot be made when r is 20 mm. …”
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Identification of an ethylene-responsive and cell wall-secreting β-1,3-glucanase, VvGLU1, in the early cell regrowth of grape winter buds triggered by exogenous dormancy releasers by Zhaowan Shi, Jiamin Wu, Hairuo Mo, Weiwen Xue, Zhaoqi Zhang, Xuequn Pang

“…Results In this study, transmission electron microscopy revealed significant changes in the grape bud cell wall following hydrogen cyanamide (HC) treatment, accompanied by an increase in β-1,3-glucanase activity. …”
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Concurrent presentation of proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits and light chain proximal tubulopathy: a case report and review of the literature by Jingdong Zhang, Yang Liu, Fengyan Jin, Jia Li, Hui Wang, Fuzhe Ma, Ye Jia, Jinyu Yu, Shan Wu, Shaojie Fu, Zhonggao Xu, Hao Wu

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Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity of Pt Particles Supported on Reduced Graphene Oxide/Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) RGO/PEDOT Composite towards Ethanol Oxidation by Juanito Raphael F. Foronda, Stellar Marie R. Cabrera, Darrel L. Cumpas, Paolo Gio A. Villar, Joshua L. Tan, Bernard John V. Tongol

“…The Pt/RGO/PEDOT composite gave the highest electrocatalytic activity with an anodic current density of 2688.7 mA·cm−2 at E = 0.70 V (versus Ag/AgCl) towards ethanol oxidation compared to bare Pt electrode and other composites. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the surface morphology of the hybrid composites while energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) confirmed the presence of all the elements for the Pt/RGO/PEDOT composite.…”
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Property and Pore Distribution of Limestone Specimens after Heat Treatment under Different Heating Conditions by Yujie Feng, Haijian Su, Qian Yin, Liyuan Yu, Yingchao Wang

“…Combining the NMR results and the microstructure images from scanning electron microscope (SEM) technology, the evolution of pore distribution was revealed. …”
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Catalytic Activity of a Composition Based on Strontium Bismuthate and Bismuth Carbonate at the Exposure to the Light of the Visible Range by K. S. Makarevich, A. V. Zaitsev, O. I. Kaminsky, E. A. Kirichenko, I. A. Astapov

“…The presence of a wide-band semiconductor (BiO)2CO3 ensures an effective separation of electron-hole pairs. The diffuse reflection spectra (DRS) of compositions differ from the analogous spectra of a mechanical mixture of these semiconductor phases with the same composition, which allows one to assume the heterostructural structure of the semiconductor system. …”
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Plasma Sterilization Effectively Reduces Bacterial Contamination in Dental Unit Waterlines by Sarocha Noopan, Phattranit Unchui, Supitcha Techotinnakorn, Ruchanee Salingcarnboriboon Ampornaramveth

“…Water was analyzed for bacterial contamination (CFU/mL). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to investigate the amount of biofilm in the waterlines. …”
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Understanding exposure risk using soil testing and GIS around an abandoned asbestos mine by Abhijeet V. Jadhav, Nilesh Gawde, Ramesh Veerappan, Yeyong Choi, Arthur L. Frank

“…Methods: This study examined the presence of asbestos in soil samples from four villages surrounding an abandoned asbestos mine using the scanning electron microscopy technique. The study also compared satellite images taken 13 years apart to determine whether the mine waste containing asbestos had spread over time. …”
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Quasi-superplasticity in an Mg–Li–Al–Y alloy processed by rolling by Furong Cao, Bijin Zhou, Panning Xu, Guangming Xu

“…The microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, model, and deformation mechanism under hot tension were studied by optical microscope, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and tensile tester. …”
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Keratin/chitosan film promotes wound healing in rats with combined radiation-wound injury by Yu-mei Wang, Tong Xin, Hao Deng, Jie Chen, Shen-lin Tang, Li-sheng Liu, Xiao-liang Chen

“…In brief, the KRT/CS film was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical property analysis, water absorption, and swelling analysis. …”
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Integrating engineered nanomaterials with extracellular vesicles: advancing targeted drug delivery and biomedical applications by Hai Jiang, Ranil Vikraman Kumarasamy, JinJin Pei, Kamaraj Raju, Gopalakrishnan Velliyur Kanniappan, Chella Perumal Palanisamy, Ion Dan Mironescu

“…Methodologies for integrating diverse nanocarriers like nanoparticles, liposomes, and quantum dots into EVs are discussed, along with characterization methods such as electron microscopy and light scattering. Attention is also given to considerations of biological compatibility, safety assessments, and strategies for surface modification to enhance targeting precision. …”
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Metabolic Activity of Micromycetes Affecting Urban Concrete Constructions by Galina Yakovleva, Eugene Sagadeev, Viktor Stroganov, Olga Kozlova, Rodion Okunev, Olga Ilinskaya

“…Finally, using scanning electron microscopy we have shown that colonization of concrete by the dominant fungi includes their penetration into the thickness of concrete and germination in cracks. …”
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Antibiofilm effect of Nano chitosan and calcium hydroxide intracanal medications and their effects on the microhardness and chemical structure of radicular dentine by Maha Nasr, Ahmed Abdou, Dina M. Bassiouny, Reham Hassan

“…Twelve cervical radicular dentine specimens (6 samples per group) were examined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope. Results Both groups showed a significant reduction in the bacterial count at (p = 0.008) with no significant difference between them (P = 0.605). …”
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Effects of Different Ratios of Fly Ash and River Sand on Mechanical Properties of Cemented Paste Backfill Materials by Jiang Li, Shenggen Cao, Yang Liu, Chiyuan Che, Changzheng Zhao, Shuyu Du, Kaifei Wang, Ruiting Ma

“…The effects of different fly ash (FA) and RS ratios on uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), elastic modulus, and microstructure of CPB were studied using uniaxial compression test and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that with increasing FA content, UCS gradually increased at 7 and 14 days of CPB. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Double-Layered Microcapsules Containing Nano-SiO2 by Xue Sun, Jingcheng Su, Rui Zhang, Fangyu Fan

“…Properties of microcapsules were analyzed on the basis of EE, morphology, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), droplet size, moisture content, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Mechanical analysis of 3D printed dental restorations manufactured using different resins and validation with FEM analysis by Buse Cebi Gul, Fatih Demirci, Nagehan Baki, Erkan Bahce, Mutlu Özcan

“…Stereomicroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis was performed. …”
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Environmental Hazard of Polypropylene from Disposable Face Masks Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Possible Mitigation Techniques through a Green Approach by Selvakumar Vijayalakshmi, Preethi Gopalsamy, Karnan Muthusamy, Dinesh Kumar Sundarraj, Steffi Pulikondan francis, Thiyagarajan Ramesh, Deog-Hwan Oh, Duong Ly Thi Thuy, Tuyet Thi Anh Truong, Huu Tap Van, Shankar Karuppannan

“…Surface changes and variations in the intensity of functional groups and carbonyl index variations were confirmed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to ensure microbial degradation (up to 5.37% weight reduction of PP films within 30 days). …”
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Adsorption of TDS and chloride ions from partially treated tannery wastewater using activated coffee husk by Nazrawit Debebe Tadess, Getasew Yehuala Gezahegn, Yosef Hagos Abrha

“…The activated coffee husk was characterized using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), BET (Brunauer Emmett Teller), and XRD (X-ray diffraction). …”
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