Composites Based Green Poly(L-Lactic Acid) and Dioctyl Phthalate: Preparation and Performance by Yan-Hua Cai, Li-Sha Zhao, Yan-Hua Zhang

“…The effects of dioctyl phthalate (DOP) on performances of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) were investigated in detail using optical depolarizer, X-ray diffraction, melt index instrument, and electronic tensile tester. Crystallization performance showed that the half time of overall PLLA crystallization t1/2 decreased with increasing of crystallization temperature (80°C to 105°C), but the t1/2 of PLLA/DOP composites firstly decreased and then increased, and t1/2 of PLLA/DOP exhibited minimum value at 85°C. …”
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Modification of metal-cutting plates from tungsten-free hard alloy grade KNT16 by continuous ion beams by A. M. Badamshin, S. N. Povoroznuyk, V. V. Akimov, E. A. Rogachev, A. A. Krutko

“…Using the methods of scanning electron microscopy and scanning probe microscopy, a study of the microrelief and morphology of the surface of the samples is carried out.…”
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Functional Evaluation of Asibot: A New Approach on Portable Robotic System for Disabled People by Alberto Jardón, Concepción A. Monje, Carlos Balaguer

“…Our prototype, ASIBOT, is a five degrees of freedom (DOF) self-contained manipulator that includes the control system and electronic equipment on board. The main advantages of the robot are its light weight, about 11 kg for a 1.3 m reach, its autonomy, and its ability to move between different points (docking stations) of the room or from the environment to a wheelchair and vice versa, which facilitates its supportive functions. …”
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Human Mast Cells (HMC-1 5C6) Enhance Interleukin-6 Production by Quiescent and Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells by Damandeep S. Walia, Mukut Sharma, Vineesh V. Raveendran, Jianping Zhou, Ram Sharma, Daniel J. Stechschulte, Kottarappat N. Dileepan

“…We examined the effect of intact human mast cells (HMC-1 5C6) and their selected mediators on interleukin-6 (IL-6) production and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells (HCAEC) in the presence and absence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Scanning electron microscopy showed that HMC-1 5C6 cells adhere to HCAEC in cocultures. …”
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Effects of Incorporation of Marble Powder Obtained by Recycling Waste Sludge and Limestone Powder on Rheology, Compressive Strength, and Durability of Self-Compacting Concrete by Rayed Alyousef, Omrane Benjeddou, Chokri Soussi, Mohamed Amine Khadimallah, Abdeliazim Mustafa Mohamed

“…In addition, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze the specimens.…”
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Glycyrrhetinic Acid-Poly(ethylene glycol)-glycyrrhetinic Acid Tri-Block Conjugates Based Self-Assembled Micelles for Hepatic Targeted Delivery of Poorly Water Soluble Drug by Fengbo Wu, Ting Xu, Chi Liu, Can Chen, Xiangrong Song, Yu Zheng, Gu He

“…The triblock 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid-poly(ethylene glycol)-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid conjugates (GA-PEG-GA) based self-assembled micelles were synthesized and characterized by FTIR, NMR, transmission electron microscopy, and particle size analysis. The GA-PEG-GA conjugates having the critical micelle concentration of  M were used to form nanosized micelles, with mean diameters of 159.21 ± 2.2 nm, and then paclitaxel (PTX) was incorporated into GA-PEG-GA micelles by self-assembly method. …”
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Structural basis for the transport and regulation mechanism of the multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 by Eriko Koide, Harlan L. Pietz, Jean Beltran, Jue Chen

“…Abstract Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2) is an ATP-powered exporter important for maintaining liver homeostasis and a potential contributor to chemotherapeutic resistance. Using cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), we determine the structures of human MRP2 in three conformational states: an autoinhibited state, a substrate-bound pre-translocation state, and an ATP-bound post-translocation state. …”
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Threading Dislocations Piercing the Free Surface of an Anisotropic Hexagonal Crystal: Review of Theoretical Approaches by Salem Neily, Sami Dhouibi, Roland Bonnet

“…In a first stage of the work, a new and alternative approach to the integral formalism is developed using double Fourier series and the concept of a finite core size, which is often observed in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. In a second stage, the integral formalism and the Fourier series approaches are applied to the important case of a TD piercing the basal free surface of a hexagonal crystal. …”
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A Novel Fuzzy Logic EMS for Hybrid Microgrids with Photovoltaic, Wind, Fuel Cell, and Energy Storage Integration by Kabouri Omar, Azeroual Mohamed, El Markhi Hassane, Bagayogo Alhussien

“…This system includes a backup device based on Fuel Cell (FC) to assure system dependability and minimize blackouts, as well as power electronic converters for flexible system parts and a residential community as DC loads. …”
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Investigation of Microstructural Damage in Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete under Freezing-Thawing Action by Chunping Gu, Wei Sun, Liping Guo, Qiannan Wang, Jintao Liu, Yang Yang, Tao Shi

“…Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT) were applied to detect the microstructure of the UHPC matrix before and after the freezing-thawing tests. …”
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Young Consumers’ Usability Preferences for Mobile and Computer Screens for Online Shopping Activities by Shahid Kalim Khan, Naseer Abbas Khan, null Quratulain, Olga Egorova, Nimra Zia, Maria Akhtar

“…The current research endeavors to investigate and contrast consumer usability preferences in the context of electronic commerce (e-commerce) and mobile commerce (m-commerce) using the theoretical framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). …”
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Effects of pH Value of the Electrolyte and Glycine Additive on Formation and Properties of Electrodeposited Zn-Fe Coatings by İsmail Hakki Karahan

“…The deposit morphology was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to determine the preferred crystallographic orientations of the deposits. …”
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About the theory of relativity by V. Y. Stetsenko

“…The speed of movement of one inertial system relative to another does not affect the parameters of the moving system. Photons, electrons, protons, neutrons move in space in helical spirals. …”
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Spectral Characterization of Pigment from the No. 1 Cave, Kizil Cave-Temple Complex by Liu Liu, Jintao He, Mei Ye, Zhanyun Zhu, Qing Zhong, Junchang Yang

“…Scientific methods such as optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy combined with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDS), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffusion (XRD) were applied to analyze the pigments and organic coating used in the No. 1 Cave. …”
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Perceived value of organizational foresight processes: effects of the illusion of control and individual foresight by Natália Borges, Raquel Janissek-Muniz

“…Then, it was applied via electronic survey, allowing the observation of the effects of the illusion of control and individual foresight activities on the perceived value of formal foresight processes in organizations. …”
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Microwave-intensified esterification of high-free fatty acid feedstock into biodiesel using waste chicken eggshells as a heterogeneous catalyst by Juliati Br Tarigan, Anzelina F. Barus, Nabilah T. Simamora, Ribka S. Tarigan, Sabarmin Perangin-angin, Junedi Ginting, Eko K. Sitepu, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap

“…The calcined waste chicken eggshells were identified using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). …”
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Cyclic bend tests for the reliability evaluation of printed circuit boards under dynamic loads by Z. Major, P.F.Fuchs

“…The reliability of printed circuit boards under dynamic loads is a key issue in the handheld electronic products industry. In order to predict the performance of the boards in their application lifetime, different tests were developed. …”
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Removing Orbital Variations From Low Altitude Particle Data: Method and Application by J. C. Green, T. P. O’Brien, S. G. Claudepierre, A. J. Boyd

“…We demonstrate the utility and accuracy of the method by applying it to electron flux measurements from the NOAA POES and EUMetSat MetOp low altitude satellites.…”
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Effect of a New Natural Seasoning on the Formation of Pyrazines in Barbecued Beef Patties by Javier García-Lomillo, Ma Luisa González-SanJosé, Raquel Del Pino-García, Miriam Ortega-Heras, Pilar Muñiz-Rodríguez

“…These results were corroborated by electronic nose analysis, presenting RWPS beef patties higher odor intensities. …”
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Enhanced High Performance Power Compensation Methodology by IPFC Using PIGBT-IDVR by Subramanian Arumugom, Marimuthu Rajaram

“…Currently, power systems are involuntarily controlled without high speed control and are frequently initiated, therefore resulting in a slow process when compared with static electronic devices. Among various power interruptions in power supply systems, voltage dips play a central role in causing disruption. …”
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