Experimental Investigation on Organic Matter Orientation Characteristics of Terrestrial and Marine Shale in China by Dunqing Liu, Hongkui Ge, Yinhao Shen, Kui Zhang

“…In this study, terrestrial and marine shale samples were collected from three different shale plays in China, and the arrangement characteristics of OM grains in each sample were investigated by SEM (scanning electron microscope) image analysis. The results indicate that OM grains in shale are not evenly distributed in isotropic medium, and their directional alignment is pervasive in both marine and terrestrial shale. …”
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Graphene/TiO₂ Heterostructure Integrated with a Micro-Lightplate for Low-Power NO₂ Gas Detection by Paniz Vafaei, Margus Kodu, Harry Alles, Valter Kiisk, Olga Casals, Joan Daniel Prades, Raivo Jaaniso

“…These results pave the way for integrating 2D materials with micro-LED arrays as a feasible path to advanced electronic noses.…”
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Designing Tin and Hard Carbon Architecture for Stable Sodium‐Ion Battery Anode by Rana Faisal Shahzad, Shahid Rasul, Mohamed Mamlouk, Ian Brewis, Rana Abdul Shakoor, Abdul Wasy Zia

“…SnHT/HC testing at varying fast charge and discharge C‐rate of 5C, 10C, 15C, and 50C has shown promising results. Better electron transport and reduced volumetric changes are perceived to enhance the overall performance of SnHT/HC electrodes.…”
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Physical Properties of Macroporous Tungsten Oxide Thin Films and Their Impact on the Photocurrent Density by I. Riech, M. Acosta, M. A. Zambrano-Arjona, F. Peñuñuri, M. Rosado-Mendoza, E. Marín, P. Rodríguez-Fragoso, J. G. Mendoza-Álvarez

“…X-ray diffraction data and electron microscopy images show that annealed films exhibit polycrystalline structure with monoclinic phase and pore size of approximately hundred nanometers. …”
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Short dentin etching with universal adhesives: effect on bond strength and gingival margin adaptation by Hoda Saleh Ismail, Hanan Ahmed Nabil Soliman

“…Forty-two molars received occluso-mesial preparations with proximal margins in dentin/cementum and were restored accordingly. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination of epoxy replicas for the restoration/gingival dentin interfaces was conducted after 24 h and aging. …”
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Photocatalytic Inactivation Effect of Gold-Doped TiO2 (Au/TiO2) Nanocomposites on Human Colon Carcinoma LoVo Cells by Juan Xu, Yi Sun, Yaomin Zhao, Junjie Huang, Chunmei Chen, Zhiyu Jiang

“…These synthesized Au/TiO2 nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy. …”
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Potential antioxidant and cytoprotective effects of essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon citratus on OxLDL and H2O2 LDL induced Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) by Jamuna S., Sakeena Sadullah M.S., Ashokkumar R., Gokul Shanmuganathan, Senguttuvan Sivan Mozhi, Niranjali Devaraj S.

“…In vitro antioxidant assays were carried out to assess the electron donating capability of EOC as compared with a known standard L-ascorbic acid. …”
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Evaluation of Zirconia Surfaces after Strong-Acid Etching and Its Effects on the Shear Bond Strength of Dental Resin Cement by Yongsang Lee, Kyung Chul Oh, Na-Hong Kim, Hong-Seok Moon

“…Shear bond strength testing was performed using a universal testing device. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were also performed. …”
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Efficacy of Topical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Experimental Dry Eye Syndrome Model by Emrullah Beyazyıldız, Ferda Alpaslan Pınarlı, Özlem Beyazyıldız, Emine Rümeysa Hekimoğlu, Uğur Acar, Muhammed Necati Demir, Aynur Albayrak, Figen Kaymaz, Güngör Sobacı, Tuncay Delibaşı

“…All rats were sacrificed after one week for histological and electron microscopic analysis. Results. Mean aqueous tear volume and tear film stability were significantly increased in rats treated with MSCs (P<0.05). …”
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Development of CdS/TNTA nanocomposite to improve performance of simultaneous electrocoagulation-photocatalysis process for hydrogen production and ciprofloxacin elimination by Reno Pratiwi, Muhammad Ibadurrohman, Eniya Listiani Dewi, Ratnawati, Rike Yudianti, Saddam Husein, Slamet

“…This mechanism is designed to enhance photocatalytic efficiency by reducing electron-hole recombination. The successful synthesis of CdS/TNTA nanocomposite was confirmed using various characterization methods, including XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, UV–Vis DRS, PL, transient photocurrent, and XPS. …”
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Negative Influence of a Long-Term High-Fat Diet on Murine Bone Architecture by Hinrich Fehrendt, Thomas Linn, Sonja Hartmann, Gabor Szalay, Christian Heiss, Reinhard Schnettler, Katrin Susanne Lips

“…Four-week-old male C57BL/6J mice received a high-fat diet (HFD, 60% kcal from fat) and were analyzed by means of dual X-ray absorptiometry, histological methods, real-time RT-PCR, and transmission electron microscopy in comparison to control animals (10% kcal from fat). …”
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Construction of Direct Z-Scheme Photocatalyst by Mg1.2Ti1.8O5 and g-C3N4 Nanosheets toward Photocatalytic H2 Production and Disinfection by Sijia Gu, Dan Zhang, Shirong Luo, Heng Yang

“…The crystalline phase, morphologies, specific surface area, and optical and electrochemical performance of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-disperse X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and electrochemical measurements. …”
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Thermal and Morphological Assessment of the Penta-Layered, Hybrid U-Polyester Composite Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Polypropylene by Md. Shahin Akanda, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Ali Akbar, A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury, M. A. Gafur, Md. Sahab Uddin

“…The morphological properties were also investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Flame-Retardant and Thermal Degradation Mechanism of Caged Phosphate Charring Agent with Melamine Pyrophosphate for Polypropylene by Xuejun Lai, Jiedong Qiu, Hongqiang Li, Xingrong Zeng, Shuang Tang, Ye Chen, Zhen Chen

“…The flame-retardant and thermal degradation mechanism of MPP/PEPA was investigated by TGA, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), TG-FTIR, and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDXS). …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Cention N and Its Comparison with Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC) Restorative Material as Used in Primary Teeth by Deepika Pai, P. A. Anirudhmaadhava, Kishore Ginjupalli

“…The modes of failure in samples were observed under a stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscope. 22 customised samples of Cention N and RMGIC were prepared and categorised as group A and group B, respectively. …”
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Stamens enclosed by petals in Berchemia (Rhamnaceae): a unique mechanism for pollen presentation by Fang Ma, Fang Ma, Qian Zhao, Xing Tian, Yao-lei Fu, Wen-zhe Liu

“…However, the function, the role in reproduction, and the evolutionary significance of the unusual petals remain unclear.MethodsIn this study, we took Berchemia flavescens and Berchemia polyphylla var. leioclada as examples, and used field observations, semi-thin sections technology, scanning electron microscopy, and pollination ecology detection methods to explore the unique pollen presentation strategies, petal functions, and reproductive strategies in Berchemia.ResultsThis is a unique pollen presentation process mediated by petals. …”
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Efficient adsorptive removal of Congo Red dye using activated carbon derived from Spathodea campanulata flowers by Sujesh Sudarsan, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ramesh Vinayagam, Raja Selvaraj

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) image revealed an irregular, rough surface morphology pre-adsorption, which became smoother post-adsorption, indicating successful CR attachment. …”
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Hypericum Perforatum-Derived Exosomes-Like Nanovesicles: A Novel Natural Photosensitizer for Effective Tumor Photodynamic Therapy by Ma X, Chen N, Zeng P, He Y, Zhang T, Lu Y, Li Z, Xu J, You J, Zheng Y, Wang L, Luo M, Wu J

“…Plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles offer an innovative platform for enhancing photosensitizer performance.Methods: Hypericum perforatum-derived nanovesicles (HPDENs) were characterized using electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and proteomic and miRNA sequencing. …”
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Seasonal Pattern of Endo-β-Mannanase Activity During Germination of <i>Jeffersonia dubia</i>, Exhibiting Morphophysiological Dormancy by Young Hyun Kwon, Seung Youn Lee, Yong Ha Rhie

“…Key parameters measured included germination, embryo elongation, endosperm weakening, and endo-β-mannanase activity in the exhumed seeds. Scanning electron microscopy was employed to observe structural changes in the endosperm. …”
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Dynamic microwave-assisted extraction combined with liquid phase microextraction based on the solidification of a floating drop for the analysis of organochlorine pesticides in gra... by Guijie Li, Xu Zhang, Tingting Liu, Hongxiu Fan, Hongcheng Liu, Shangyu Li, Dawei Wang, Lan Ding

“…The n-hexadecane drops containing the analytes were solidified and transferred for determination by gas chromatography-electron capture detector without any further filtration or cleaning process. …”
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