Efficient hydrogen peroxide reduction in glutathione peroxidase cycle using cost-effective FeSe2 nanospheres by Saif Khan, Sundeep S. Bhagwath, Mohammad Rehan Ajmal, Intikhab A. Ansari, Mohtashim Lohani, Sanjaya Pavgada Raghunandana, Mohammad Luqman

“…The nanospheres were characterized through transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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In Vitro Effect of Acidic Solutions and Sodium Fluoride on Surface Roughness of Two Types of CAD-CAM Dental Ceramics by Elham Farhadi, Hamid Kermanshah, Shiva Rafizadeh, Reza Saeedi, Ladan Ranjbar Omrani

“…The surface roughness changes of three specimens of each group were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were analyzed using one-way and two-way ANOVA, Tukey’s test, and independent t-test. …”
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Ultrasonic-assisted Cr3C2 nanoparticle-reinforced aluminum-copper plasma arc brazing process by Congcong Lu, Yuhang Xie, Xiaoquan Yu, Yan Li, Jiankang Huang, Ding Fan

“…The microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrical properties of the joints were analyzed using a combination of scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, electron backscatter diffraction, etc. …”
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Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of kaffir lime essential oils and their active constituents against Staphylococcus aureus focusing on sortase A by Chayapol Pontanayodsakorn, Chatchakorn Eurtivong, Pimsumon Jiamboonsri

“…This is followed by morphological studies to observe change in biofilm formations using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Phytochemical analysis revealed that the kaffir lime essential oils from leaves (KLL) and peels (KLP) were primarily composed of the monoterpene aldehyde citronellal (59.13 %) and the monoterpene hydrocarbon (−)-limonene (25.69 %). …”
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Fracture resistances of heat-treated nickel-titanium files used for minimally invasive instrumentation by Yoo Jung Kang, Sang Won Kwak, Jung-Hong Ha, Gianluca Gambarini, Hyeon-Cheol Kim

“…One-way analysis of variance and Duncan’s post-hoc comparison were conducted at a significance level of 95%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyzed fracture features and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyzed phase transformation temperatures. …”
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Responses of bimetallic Ag/ZnO alloy nanoparticles and urea on morphological and physiological attributes of wheat by Maria Ehsan, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Zia‐ur‐Rehman Mashwani, Muhammad Ikram, Efat Zohra, Syeda Sadaf Zehra, Fozia Abasi, Mubashir Hussain, Muhammad Iqbal, Nilofar Mustafa, Asad Ali

“…Green bimetallic Ag/ZnO alloy nanoparticles (NPs) synthesised from salts reduced by Moringa oleifera and characterised by UV‐visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy are studied herein. …”
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Experimental Solution of Chitosan and Nanochitosan on Wettability in Root Dentine: In Vitro Model Prior Regenerative Endodontics by Fernando Arias Alvarado, Maira Rivero Iriarte, Freddy Jordan Mariño, Sara Quijano-Guauque, León D. Pérez, Yolima Baena, Claudia García-Guerrero

“…The wettability analysis calculated the contact angle (θ) between a drop of a blood-like and root dentinal surface; topographic characterization with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) quantified the diameter and number of tubules per area; spectroscopy infrared analyses (IR-S) identified chemical changes in the inorganic (phosphate/carbonate) and organic phase (amide/methyl). …”
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Application of synthesized Fe3O4@Gelatin nanoparticles on interfacial properties and enhanced oil recovery by Hossein Ghalenavi, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh, Mahin Schaffie, Saeid Norouzi-Apourvari

“…These NPS were characterized by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Prognostic role of mesangial IgM deposition in IgA nephropathy: a long-term cohort study by Gabriel Stefan, Simona Stancu, Adrian Zugravu, George Terinte-Balcan

“…An independent pathologist evaluated the IgM immunofluorescence pattern, Oxford MEST-C score, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) lesions following a comprehensive protocol.Results In our cohort, 70% had mesangial IgM-positive deposits, while 30% were IgM-negative. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of metallic ion release of orthodontic brackets in three different pH conditions - An invitro study by Pradeep DA, Saraa Angel L, Prabhat Kumar Chaudhari, Subhash C. Yadav, Ritu Duggal

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Antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of peptide PvGBP2 against pathogenic bacteria that contaminate Auricularia auricular culture bags by Shen Yang, Zijin Yuan, Jude Juventus Aweya, Shanggui Deng, Wuyin Weng, Yueling Zhang, Guangming Liu

“…Peptide PvGBP2 could inhibit Bacillus subtilis in A. auricular culture bags to maintain growth and yield of A. auricular. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that PvGBP2 kills bacteria by perforating the cell wall, destroying membrane integrity and resulting in the leakage of intracellular solutes. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of nano dicalcium phosphate dihydrate from biogenic sources by Md. Kawcher Alam, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Mofassel Hossen Akash, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Samina Ahmed

“…The powdered materials were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). …”
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Rapid Heterotrophic Ossification with Cryopreserved Poly(ethylene glycol-) Microencapsulated BMP2-Expressing MSCs by Jennifer Mumaw, Erin T. Jordan, Corinne Sonnet, Ronke M. Olabisi, Elizabeth A. Olmsted-Davis, Alan R. Davis, John F. Peroni, Jennifer L. West, Franklin West, Yangqing Lu, Steven L. Stice

“…Additionally, microspheres showed no appreciable damage from cryopreservation when examined with light and electron microscopy. These results validate the use of cryopreservation in preserving the viability and functionality of PEG-encapsulated BMP2-transduced MSCs.…”
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Insights into bacterial cellulose for adsorption and sustained-release mechanism of flavors by Jingyi Hu, Longfei Wang, Menglan Xiao, Weihua Chen, Meng Zhou, Yihan Hu, Yujie Zhang, Miao Lai, Aimin He, Mingqin Zhao

“…BC was prepared from tobacco stem waste extract (TSWE), and better adsorption capacity (124.98 mg/g) was obtained through response surface optimization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Flourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) were utilized to verify the successful adsorption. …”
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Manufactured Yttrium Barium Copper Nano Oxide for Medicinal Applications by Rania Daha, Manel Bouloudenine, Katia Djenadi, Tarek Tahraoui, Stefano Bellucci, Abdelaziz Rabehi

“…Comprehensive characterization of the synthesized nanoparticles encompassed techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. …”
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Low dielectric loss in vanadium-based zircon ceramics via high-entropy strategy by Yuheng Zhang, Huaicheng Xiang, Xiaoyu Wu, Yang Zhou, Ying Tang, Liang Fang

“…Furthermore, the relationship between the crystal structure and the microwave dielectric properties of (Nd0.2Eu0.2Y0.2Ho0.2Yb0.2)VO4 high-entropy ceramics was analyzed through high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Raman spectroscopy, far-infrared reflection spectroscopy, and chemical bond theory. …”
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Structure, Optical Properties, and Photocatalytic Activity towards H2 Generation and CO2 Reduction of GaN Nanowires via Vapor-Liquid-Solid Process by Hong Pang, Lequan Liu, Shuxin Ouyang, Hua Xu, Yunxiang Li, Defa Wang

“…Morphology, crystal structure, and optical property of the as-synthesized GaN nanowires are characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning/transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy, and room temperature photoluminescence. …”
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Synthesis of Transition Metal-Nanochitosan Composites Using Ni, Cu, Zn, and Ag Metal Ions and Applications as Antibacterial Agents by Khoirina Dwi Nugrahaningtyas, Eny Kusrini, Salwa Salsabila, Dina Fitriana, Anwar Usman, Triana Kusumaningsih, Sri Juari Santoso

“…The synthesized products were characterized using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) instruments. The metal phase attached to NCs was a metal oxide with irregular particle shapes and various particle sizes. …”
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Analysis of the Particle Characteristics of Aeolian Sand in Yulin Area, China by Qinglong You, Zhang Yang, Jinglian Ma, Xili Yan, Taiwo Sesay, Haifeng Wang, Zhou Liang

“…In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the surface microstructure and mineral composition of the sand particles, respectively. …”
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Superior interface properties and unusual deformation mechanisms of high-entropy alloys through explosive welding by Yaping Zhou, Ze Hua, Lei Li, Yinxin Tan, Jiaohui Yan, Zhihui Lin, Wen Yang, Ke Jin, Ruiwen Shao, Tiansheng Liu

“…Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses showed a significant increase in dislocation density and the presence of twinning near the weld interface. …”
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