Life History of Aricoris propitia (Lepidoptera: Riodinidae)—A Myrmecophilous Butterfly Obligately Associated with Fire Ants by Lucas A. Kaminski, Fernando S. Carvalho-Filho

“…The immature stages of Aricoris propitia (Stichel) are described and illustrated for the first time, using both light and scanning electron microscopy. Females oviposit in at least seven host-plant families, always in the presence of fire ants (Solenopsis saevissima (Smith) complex), without being attacked by them. …”
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Chemical Functionalization and Characterization of Cellulose Extracted from Wheat Straw Using Acid Hydrolysis Methodologies by Chemar J. Huntley, Kristy D. Crews, Michael L. Curry

“…X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that upon oxidation a slight change in the cellulose polymorphic structure (CI to CII) can be observed when compared to its unmodified counterpart. Scanning electron microscopy analyses show that the oxidized cellulose structure exhibits fiber-like crystals with lengths and diameters on the micrometer scale. …”
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Study of the Kinetics Adsorption of Organic Pollutants on Modified Cellulosic Polymer Using Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy by Djamila Ghemati, Djamel Aliouche

“…The grafting is initiated by ceric ions Ce(IV) and confirmed by infrared spectroscopy analysis (FTIR). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was carried out to evaluate properties of structure and surface of grafted polymers. …”
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Synthesis and Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy Studies of Chitosan Capped Gold Nanoparticles and Their Reactions with Analytes by Norfazila Mohd Sultan, Mohd Rafie Johan

“…The significance of chitosan as stabilizer was distinguished through transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images and UV-Vis absorption spectra in which the interparticles distance increases whilst retaining the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) characteristics peak. …”
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THE EFFECT OF ACID ETCHING TREATMENT ON SURFACE PROPERTIES OF DENTAL HARD TISSUE by Maria Iancu, Norina Forna, Aurora Antoniac, Marius Manole, Octavian Trante, Paltanea Veronica, Doriana Forna, Gabriela Cioca, Nicolcescu Pantelie

“…As investigation methods, the surface roughness was determined based on atomic force microscopy (AFM), and we analyzed the surface morphology in detail using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Then, we analyzed the hydrophile character of the dental structure by experimentally measuring the contact angle (CA) and computed the surface energy (SFE). …”
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Comparative Study of Biotin and Hydroxyapatite on Biological Properties of Composite Coating by Qahtan A. Hamad, Fatimah J. Al-Hasani, Noor K. Faheed

“…Characterization of samples includes microstructure observation by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), contact angle measurement (wettability), and MTT. …”
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Preparation and Microwave Absorption Properties of Polyaniline and Magnetite Core-Shell-Structured Hybrid by Xuan Zhang

“…The morphologies of PAN@Fe3O4 hybrids are studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The content of polyaniline in the PAN@Fe3O4 hybrids is calculated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Structural basis of inhibition of human NaV1.8 by the tarantula venom peptide Protoxin-I by Bryan Neumann, Stephen McCarthy, Shane Gonen

“…Using monolayer graphene grids, we report the cryogenic electron microscopy structures of full-length human apo-NaV1.8 and the Protoxin-I-bound complex at 3.1 Å and 2.8 Å resolution, respectively. …”
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Demineralization of Enamel in Primary Second Molars Related to Properties of the Enamel by N. Sabel, A. Robertson, S. Nietzsche, J. G. Norén

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Aspartic Acid- and Glycine-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica as an Effective Adsorbent to Remove Methylene Blue from Contaminated Water by Abdullah M. Alswieleh

“…The average size of the nanoadsorbents was estimated to be ca. 290 nm as characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Influences of Ultrafine Slag Slurry Prepared by Wet Ball Milling on the Properties of Concrete by Yubo Li, Shaobin Dai, Xingyang He, Ying Su

“…Microstructure and pore structure were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP). …”
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Long-Term Performance and Durability of Heat-Treated Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar Containing Silica Fume by Naser Sameti, Ebrahim Ghiasvand, Ehsanollah Zeighami, Seyyed Mohammad Mirhosseini

“…The performance of the fabricated specimens was evaluated through compressive strength testing, mass change analysis, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. Heat treatment resulted in improved performance of AAS mortars, while silica fume replacement also positively influenced mortar behavior. …”
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Casting techniques of cannonballs from the Akko 1 shipwreck: Archaeometallurgical investigation by Cvikel D., Mentovich E.D., Ashkenazi D., Kahanov Y.

“…The examination used optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, including energy dispersive spectroscopy, and hardness tests. …”
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Pd-Au Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction at Neutral pH by Elitsa Chorbadzhiyska, Mario Mitov, Georgi Hristov, Nina Dimcheva, Lori Nalbandian, Antigoni Evdou, Yolina Hubenova

“…Pd-Au codeposits with different ratio of both metals were electrodeposited on carbon felt, characterized by scanning electron microscopy, and investigated as electrocatalysts towards hydrogen evolution reaction in neutral phosphate buffer solution. …”
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NANOCOMPOSITION OF HYDROXYLAPATITE FROM CORTICAL BONE TISSUE by A.A. Bibko, D.V. Lychagin, O.V. Bukharova, E.A. Kostrub, M.O. Khrushcheva

“…In this work, we studied the cortical bone tissue of rats using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction. According to the results of the Scherrer method, the size of hydroxylapatite crystallites is 8.8 × 4.0 nm. …”
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Cerebellar Development and Plasticity: Perspectives for Motor Coordination Strategies, for Motor Skills, and for Therapy by J. D. Swinny, J. J. L. van der Want, A. Gramsbergen

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Morphology and Surface Structure of Eggs and First Instar Larvae of Coccinella septempunctata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Selami Candan, Nurcan Özyurt Koçakoğlu, Hicret Arslan

“…In this study, the egg structure and first larval period of C. septempunctata were examined using stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. C. septempunctata eggs are clear and oval, appearing elliptical dorsally and ventrally and slightly rounded at both ends. …”
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Effect of Sisal Fiber Surface Treatment on Properties of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polylactide Composites by Zhaoqian Li, Xiaodong Zhou, Chonghua Pei

“…The results from mechanical testing revealed that surface-treated sisal fiber reinforced composite offered superior mechanical properties compared to untreated fiber reinforced polylactide composite, which indicated that better adhesion between sisal fiber and PLA matrix was achieved. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations also showed that surface modifications improved the adhesion of the sisal fiber/polylactide matrix.…”
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Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Using Composite Binders by Roman Fediuk, Aleksey Smoliakov, Aleksandr Muraviov

“…Compaction of structure on micro- and nanoscale levels was characterized by different techniques: X-ray diffraction, DTA-TGA, and electron microscopy. Results showed that the grinding of active mineral supplements allows crystallization centers to be created by ash particles as a result of the binding of Ca(OH)2 during hardening alite, which intensifies the clinker minerals hydration process; the presence of fine grains limestone also leads to the hydrocarboaluminates calcium formation. …”
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Influence of Alkaline Activators on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Saline Soils Stabilised with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slags by Guoqi Xing, Lijun Zhang, Wei Xuan, Yueyue Pan, Yue Zhao, Bing Zhang

“…In this study, the stabilisation effect of alkali-activated GGBS on saline soil and the hydration products of alkali-activated GGBS were investigated by unconfined compressive strength tests and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The results show that Ca(OH)2 and NaOH as alkaline activators for GGBS significantly improve the unconfined compressive strength of saline soils. …”
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