Gamma-ray attenuation characteristics of polypropylene filled with nano-sized and bulk Bi2O3 and CuO by Gouda Mona M., Shebly Mona, Habanjar Khulud, Obeid Amro, Awad Ramadan, Badawi Mohamed S.

“…Parameters such as the mass attenuation coefficients, total molecular cross-section, effective atomic cross-section, total electronic cross-section, electron density, effective atomic number, half-value layer, tenth value layer, and relaxation length were examined. …”
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Empowering wastewater treatment with step scheme heterojunction ternary nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of nitrophenol by Zhu Liu, Mah Roosh, Ming Lu, Aqsa Arshad, Wenqi Xian, Yuqiu Shen, Guocong Liu, Ali Bahadur, Shahid Iqbal, Sajid Mahmood, Khalid M. Alotaibi

“…Utilizing a solvothermal method, successfully generated these ternary nanocomposites, which were characterized through various techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high resolution transmission electronmicroscopy (HRTEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Telle (BET) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). …”
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CALPHAD-aided synthesis and characterization of an Al–Co–Cr–Fe–Ni–W high-entropy alloy prepared by arc melting and spark plasma sintering by L. Fenocchio, A. Saviot, S. Gambaro, S. Le Gallet, F. Valenza, M.R. Ardigo-Besnard, G. Cacciamani

“…Samples were characterized by low optical microscopy (LOM), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and microhardness measurements. …”
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A novel 2D nickel coordination polymer based on Trimesic acid with glyphosate coordination capabilities by João M. R. Gonçalves, Ademar Wong, Pedro H. O. Santiago, Guilherme Arroyos, Augusto H. Piva, Javier A. Ellena, Benedito S. Lima-Neto, Regina C. G. Frem

“…Ni-BTC was also analyzed by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), revealing two different phases, one containing chloride anions originating from the precursor salt NiCl₂∙6H₂O. …”
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The effect of sunflower seed shell extract (Helianthus annus) as an organic inhibitor on carbon steel in 1 M HCl by Pramudya Imawan Santosa, W.B. Wan Nik, Atria Pradityana, Farah Khosfirah, Muhammad Saiful Rizal, Eddy Widiyono, Hari Subiyanto, Nur Husodo, Ahmat Safa'at, Rizaldy Hakim Ash Shidieqqy, Muhammad Lukman Hakim

“…With these two approaches, SSSE showed a high inhibition efficiency of 99.56 % at a concentration of 400 ppm, effectively reducing both anodic and cathodic corrosion reactions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed the formed protective layer on the steel surface, significantly reducing corrosion. …”
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In situ template synthesized silver nanoparticulate banana fibre materials with antimicrobial and antibiotic release properties: Efficacy evaluation in ex vivo wound infection mode... by Pompi Das, Debajit Mahanta, Sharmila Giogi, Tarh Kaha, Ngurang Nisha, Sanjeeb Kalita

“…The prepared SNPs exhibited a uniform size distribution with an average diameter of 12.6 ± 2.4 nm, confirmed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Treatment of Yellow Phosphorus Slag and Reuse of It as an Absorbent of Chromium (VI) Ions and Methylene Blue by Van Hai Nguyen, Van Chien Nguyen, Thuy Chinh Nguyen, Do Mai Trang Tran, Thi Thu Trang Nguyen, Quoc Trung Vu, Duy Trinh Nguyen, Hoang Thai

“…The characteristics of YPS particles were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass-spectrometry (ICP-MS), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), zeta potential, and nitrogen adsorption methods. …”
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Driver lines for studying associative learning in Drosophila by Yichun Shuai, Megan Sammons, Gabriella R Sterne, Karen L Hibbard, He Yang, Ching-Po Yang, Claire Managan, Igor Siwanowicz, Tzumin Lee, Gerald M Rubin, Glenn C Turner, Yoshinori Aso

“…In Drosophila, intersectional split-GAL4 drivers and electron microscopy (EM) connectomes have laid the foundation for precise interrogation of the MB neural circuits. …”
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Exploring green synthesis of parietin-mediated silver nanoparticles using γ-ray induced Xanthoria parietina foliose extracts for antibacterial potential by Sikander Ali, Alisha Moazzam, Saima Shahzad Mirza, Majid Mahmood, Sibtain Ahmed, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Gildardo Rivera, Akhtar Rasool Asif, Muhammad Arshad, Mirza Imran Shahzad, Kaynat William, Sundas Sharif

“…The effective synthesis of Xa-AgNPs was further validated by X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy. The free parietin extract and synthesized nanoparticles (Xa-AgNPs) were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against selected bacterial isolates; S. aureus, B. subtilis (gram-positive), E. coli, Pseudomonas sp. …”
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Study on Micro Displacement Mechanism of Hydraulic Fracturing by Oil Displacement Agent at High Pressure by Fengjiao Wang, Xu Wang, Yikun Liu, Qingjun Deng, Jianan Hu, Yingbo Lv

“…Moreover, the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests of cores were carried out to observe and analyze changes in pore-throat size and connectivity, mineral particle accumulation, and cementation before and after hydraulic fracturing by an oil displacement agent at high pressure. …”
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Characterization of two iron bullets from the royal ammunition factory of Eugi (Spain) by Zalakain I., Berlanga C., Alvarez L., Asa L., Labé P., Rivero P., Valencia J., Rodríguez R.

“…Several techniques such as microhardness, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), light (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical mission spectroscopy (OES) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis were used in order to identify the manufacturing process of the two bullets. …”
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Histology Assessment of Chitosan–Polyvinyl Alcohol Scaffolds Incorporated with CaO Nanoparticles by Carlos David Grande-Tovar, Jorge Ivan Castro Castro, Lemy Vanessa Barba-Rosado, Paula A. Zapata, Daniel Insuasty, Carlos-Humberto Valencia-Llano

“…Additionally, higher CaO NPs concentrations led to a reduction in thermal properties and crystallinity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a heterogeneous morphology with needle-like structures on the surface, resulting from the uniform dispersion of CaO NPs among the polymer chains and the solvent evaporation process. …”
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Preparation of curcumin submicron particles by supercritical antisolvent method with external adjustable annular gap nozzle by Yechen Wang, Zirui Li, Sun Fayu, Fei Li, Weiqiang Wang

“…Building on single-factor experiments, a Box-Behnken Design-Response Surface Methodology (BBD-RSM) was employed to systematically investigate the effects of four process parameters—crystallizer pressure (12–16 MPa), crystallizer temperature (313–323 K), solution concentration (1–2 mg/mL), and CO2/solution flow rate ratio (133–173 g/g)—on the morphology and particle size of curcumin particles. Using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyses, morphologies and mean diameter ranges were examined. …”
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Tanshinone IIA Sodium Sulfonate Attenuates LPS-Induced Intestinal Injury in Mice by Xin-Jing Yang, Jin-Xian Qian, Yao Wei, Qiang Guo, Jun Jin, Xue Sun, Sheng-Lan Liu, Chun-Fang Xu, Guo-Xing Zhang

“…A number of autophagosomes were also observed under electron microscopy. Results. TSS treatment significantly attenuated small intestinal epithelium injury induced by LPS. …”
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Dynamic Characteristics and Mechanism of the Saturated Compacted Loess under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Qian Wang, Fuqiang Liu, Xiumei Zhong, Zhongnan Gao, Shouyun Liang, Yuxin Liang

“…To study the dynamic characteristics and mechanism of saturated loess after freeze-thaw cycles, a series of laboratory tests including freeze-thaw cycle tests, dynamic triaxial tests, and scanning electron microscope tests of the saturated remolded loess was conducted. …”
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Bioinorganic Synthesis of Polyrhodanine Stabilized Fe3O4/Graphene Oxide in Microbial Supernatant Media for Anticancer and Antibacterial Applications by Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Ahmad Gholami, Navid Omidifar, Maryam Zarei, Sonia Bahrani, Khadije Yousefi, Wei-Hung Chiang, Aziz Babapoor

“…Also, obtained compounds were morphologically, magnetically, and chemically characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. …”
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In-Situ Electrospinning Dressings Loaded with Kaempferol for Reducing MMP9 to Promote Diabetic Ulcer Healing by Li J, Meng H, Guo W, Zhou L, Wu S, Gao G, Liu Q, You D, Qu W

“…The material properties of PEDs were examined by scanning electron microscope, contact angle tester and WVTR-C3. …”
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Foliar image-based characterization of airborne particulate matter in an urban area and its implications for remediation by Ankesh Tiwari, Triratnesh Gajbhiye, Mohineeta Pandey, Kajal Agrawal, Shuvadarshini Naik, Shubhrasmita Meher, Dinesh Patel, Rashmi Dubey, Tanzil Gaffar Malik, Mohammed Zari, Ali Zari, Khalid M Alghamdi, Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Sudhir Kumar Pandey

“…Abstract This study addresses the pervasive issue of particulate matter (PM) emission in urban areas, proposing a better approach using scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques to identify plant species effective in airborne PM removal. …”
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Waste ceramic powder for sustainable concrete production as supplementary cementitious material by Yasin Onuralp Özkılıç, Yasin Onuralp Özkılıç, Alireza Bahrami, Yusuf Güzel, Ali Sinan Soğancı, Memduh Karalar, Essam Althaqafi, Ali İhsan Çelik, Özer Zeybek, P. Jagadesh

“…In addition, scanning electron microscopy was done to validate the findings obtained from the experimental part of the study. …”
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Pore Structure Alteration Characteristics of Different Mineralogical Composition Shale during Shale-Fracturing Fluid Physical-Chemical Interactions by Zepeng Sun, Yongli Wang, Zhifu Wei, Yue Ni, Baoxiang Wu, Jing Li, Wenhua Fan, Gailing Wang, Yunxiao Li

“…To identify the changes of the pore structure characteristics during hydraulic fracturing, the field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, and porosity measurement were performed on the original and treated shale samples. …”
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