Freestanding VO2 membranes on epidermal nanomesh for ultra-sensitive correlated breathable sensors by Dongha Kim, Dongju Lee, Jiseok Park, Jihoon Bae, Aiping Chen, Judith L. MacManus-Driscoll, Sungwon Lee, Shinbuhm Lee

“…The stimuli modulate the Peierls dimerization of one-dimensional V−V chains in the VO2 lattice which concomitantly controls the electron correlation and hence resistivity. Since our breathable sensors operate based on quantum-mechanical correlation effects, their sensitivity is 1−2 orders of magnitude higher than conventional tactile and respiratory sensors based on other materials. …”
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Neural progenitor cell-derived exosomes in ischemia/reperfusion injury in cardiomyoblasts by Oiva Arvola, Virpi Stigzelius, Minna Ampuja, Riikka Kivelä

“…Small extracellular vesicles were enriched with serial ultracentrifugation, validated via nanoparticle tracking analysis, transmission electron microscopy and Western blot analysis prior to utilization as post-injury treatment for H9c2 cardiomyoblasts following oxygen and glucose deprivation. …”
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the THE EFFECT OF ZIRCONIUM ADDITIVES ON PROPERTIES OF (Cu22%Zn4%Al) SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY by Zainab Hassan, Ekbal Mohammed Saeed

“…To characterise the microstructural and phase characteristics of alloys, both with and without Zr additions, XRD diffraction analyses, optical microscopy (OM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed. With differential scanning calorimetry, the transition temperatures of all alloys were determined (DSC).As well as the shape memory effect test (SME) was measured. …”
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A Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal using: sonic, ultrasonic, and erbium, chromium: yttrium scandium gallium garnet Laser as activated irrigation techniques (an SEM stu... by Dara Zakaria Shakir, Ihsan Neimat Bahnam

“…Samples were irrigated with 1ml of EDTA 17% for 1 minute, then received 5ml of NaOCl 5.25% and activated for 1 minute. Scanning electron microscope investigations were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of suggested treatments. …”
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Effect of Nb0.5 and Mo0.75 addition on in-vitro corrosion and wear resistance of high-speed laser metal deposited Al0.3CrFeCoNi high-entropy alloy coatings by Burak Dikici, Thomas Lindner, Thomas Lampke, Thomas Grund, Asli Gunay Bulutsuz

“…The coatings were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Removal of minocycline from wastewater via Co/Zn-MOFs -derived porous carbon materials as adsorbents by Fuhua Wei, Peng Chen, Qinhui Ren, Qin Zhang, Wei Shang, Diaodiao Zhang, Min Li, Zhao Liang

“…To investigate its structural properties, multiple characterization techniques were applied, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms. …”
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Effect of notch shape on the fracture toughness behavior by Jiseung Lee, Wonjun Jo, Junseok Seo, Gyubaek An

“…In temperature-dependent tests, CTOD values consistently decreased as the temperature decreased, with EDM notches exhibiting a lower rate of fracture toughness reduction compared to fatigue pre-cracks, which is attributed to differences in the degree of stress concentration. Scanning electron microscopy analysis of the fracture surfaces revealed the reason for significant differences in CTOD values and fracture behaviors between fatigue pre-crack and EDM notches, particularly at −140 °C, a temperature below the ductile to brittle transition temperature. …”
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Utilization of asphalt waste Dust and fly ash for sustainable mortar by Ayawanna Jiratchaya, Kingnoi Namthip, Sertsoongnern Pimchanok, Chaiyaput Salisa

“…The microstructures of testing samples were analyzed using different characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). …”
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Enhanced ferroptosis sensitivity promotes the formation of highly myopic cataract via the DDR2-Hippo pathway by Dongling Guo, Yu Du, Xin Liu, Dan Li, Ling Wei, Xiangjia Zhu

“…In HMC lens epithelia, levels of Fe2+ and lipid peroxidation were found elevated, with increased vulnerability towards ferroptosis as revealed by transmission electron microscopy. Mechanistically, RNA sequencing of HMC lens epithelial samples identified up-regulated expression of discoidin domain receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (DDR2) as a key factor, which could enhance ferroptosis sensitivity via the Src-Hippo pathway. …”
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The assembly factor Reh1 is released from the ribosome during its initial round of translation by Sharmishtha Musalgaonkar, James N. Yelland, Ruta Chitale, Shilpa Rao, Hakan Ozadam, David W. Taylor, Can Cenik, Arlen W. Johnson

“…Reh1-bound ribosomes are also strongly enriched for initiator tRNA, indicating they are associated with early elongation. Using cryo-electron microscopy to image Reh1-bound 80S ribosomes, we found they contain A site peptidyl tRNA, P site tRNA and eIF5A, indicating that Reh1 does not dissociate from 60S until translation elongation. …”
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A peripheral subepithelial network for chemotactile processing in the predatory sea slug Pleurobranchaea californica. by Tigran Norekian, Yichen Liu, Ekaterina D Gribkova, Jilai Cui, Rhanor Gillette

“…We pursued anatomy and connectivity of previously described ciliated putative sensory cells on OV papillae. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed paddle-shaped cilia in clusters. …”
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Azo Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Powder Graphite: Investigation of Parameter Effects and Optimization by Box-Behnken Design by Sertel Görücü, Sevil Veli, Mesut Sezer, Çisil Gülümser

“…Also, the morphology of the graphite before and after adsorption was scanned by Scanning Electron Microscopy. Adsorption study was carried out in batch mode and pH (2-10), adsorbent amount (0.1-1.5 g) and time (15-65 min) were designated as experimental parameters. …”
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Catalytic Conversion for Hydrogen Sulfide by Xiaoyu Zhou, Xiaoning Pei, Rui Wang, Tiansheng Zhao

“…The heteropoly compounds were characterized Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), elemental analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results confirmed that the transition metal ions successfully replaced the Mo atom. …”
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Understanding Investigational Perspective of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Rice by Intan Farahanah, Shariza Sahudin, Hannis Fadzillah Mohsin, Siti Alwani Ariffin, Liyana Dhamirah Aminuddin

“…It focuses on commonly used antioxidant assays, such as the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity assay, which encompasses both single electron transfer and hydrogen atom transfer mechanisms. …”
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Unveiling the nutritional and bioactive potential of bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) tea: A phytochemical and spectroscopic study by Rosy Narzary, Riu Riu Wary, Jangila Basumatary, Pranjal Kalita, Sushil Kumar Middha, Talambedu Usha, Arvind Kumar Goyal

“…Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analyses corroborated the spherical morphology and elemental composition of the SiO₂. …”
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Toluene Conversion by Using Different Morphology MnO2 Catalyst by Huaijian Wang, Fangtong Liu, Wenting Yang, Chenglong Yu, Huanhuan Xiong, Jiaqi Li, Meijuan Lu

“…Firstly, their structures were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption desorption curve, H2 temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR) and X-ray electron spectroscopy (XPS). Next, their catalytic conversion test for toluene was carried out under the condition of toluene concentration of 500 ppm and gas flow rate of 200 mL min−1. …”
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Evaluation of efficacy of photodynamic disinfection against enterococcus faecalis and compare it with the effect of different endodontic irrigant activation techniques. by Amanda George Haskiyal, Dara Hamarashid Saeed

“…The efficiency of the disinfection techniques was determined using scanning electron microscopes (SEM). Result: The quantity of bacterial colony counting revealed that the control group had the largest mean of a bacterial colony (135.56±50.58); while the FotoSan group had the lowest colony mean number (23.11±9.82). …”
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Mechanical properties and microstructure of pre-treated luffa fiber reinforced cement mortar. by Renqiang Yang, Zhengjun Guan, Lihua Zhang, Yong Shu

“…Meanwhile, the fiber-mortar interface fusion and hydration products were systemically analysed by performing SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy-energy spectrum analysis) and CT (Computed Tomography) tomography measurements. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and electrochemical studies of psyllium-based conductive copolymers by Ridhima Khanna, Lalita Chopra, Akhil Saxena, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Girish Chandra Sharma, Talib K. Ibrahim, Manish Gupta, M. Ijaz Khan

“…Physico-chemical analysis techniques such as High Resolution- Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Emission Microscopy, Fourier Transmission Infrared Spectroscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis, X-Ray Diffraction analysis, Zeta Potential and swelling studies were employed to understand all the structural, chemical, morphological, thermal changes in PSH after grafting with ANI and crosslinking. …”
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Physicochemical kinetics of rapid soil stabilization using calcium sulfoaluminate-based cements by Nicholas Benjamin Petersen, Ashish Bastola, Pavan Akula, John Rushing

“…Mineralogical characterization using X-Ray Diffraction, Thermogravimetric Analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopy, identified Ettringite in CSA-rich stabilizers and Calcium-Silicate-Hydrates (C-S-H) in stabilizers with a higher (50 wt. percentage or more) proportion of Portland Cement (PC-rich) stabilizers as key strength-enhancing products. …”
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