Preparation of Nickel Nanocatalysts and Application to the Hydrodechlorination of 3-Chlorophenol under Liquid Phase by Thanh Thien Co, Thi Kim Anh Tran, Thi Huong Ly Doan, Thi Duyen Diep

“…The optical properties of these catalysts were characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, the structure of Ni-X was studied by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), the distribution of Ni particles in X was studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the specific surface area of Ni-X was evaluated by N2 adsorption isotherm analysis at 77 K. …”
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Microstructural Evolution during DPRM Process of Semisolid Ledeburitic D2 Tool Steel by M. N. Mohammed, M. Z. Omar, J. Syarif, Z. Sajuri, M. S. Salleh, K. S. Alhawari

“…The microstructures of the samples were investigated using an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive spectroscopy analyser, while X-ray phase analysis was performed to identify the phase evolution and the type of carbides. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Ag-Containing Diamond-Like Carbon Films by Magnetron Plasma Source Ion Implantation by K. Baba, R. Hatada, S. Flege, W. Ensinger

“…The surface roughness, as observed by scanning electron microscopy, increased with silver concentration. …”
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Free radicals and their impact on health and antioxidant defenses: a review by Nisansala Chandimali, Seon Gyeong Bak, Eun Hyun Park, Hyung-Jin Lim, Yeong-Seon Won, Eun-Kyung Kim, Sang-Ik Park, Seung Jae Lee

“…Abstract Free radicals, characterized by the presence of unpaired electrons, are highly reactive species that play a significant role in human health. …”
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The effect of low-cycle fatigue on evolution of fracture mechanics parameters in residual stress field caused by cold hole expansion by Yu. G. Matvienko, V.S. Pisarev, S. I. Eleonsky

“…Localized displacement measurements based on electronic speckle-pattern interferometry are used to obtain crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD), stress intensity factor (SIF) and T-stress values during crack growth around cold-expanded holes. …”
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Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Peran Perawat Dalam Pencegahan Medication Error Diruang Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Awal Bros Batam by Novi Yulianti, Hema Malini, Sri Muharni

“…The further recommendation to the hospital improves medication safety at the inpatient ward Awal Bros Batam Hospital, to use unit-dose dispensing system (UDD), as well as the use of electronic in the form of barcodes. …”
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol Using Immobilized TiO2 Nanotube Photocatalysts by Chung Leng Wong, Yong Nian Tan, Abdul Rahman Mohamed

“…Compared with pure TiO2, the immobilized TiO2 nanotubes benefited from a larger specific surface area and a low recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. After three operating cycles, the decrease in photocatalytic activity of the immobilized TiO2 nanotubes was slight, indicating that the immobilized TiO2 nanotubes have excellent stability and reusability.…”
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Constraints on Light Neutrino Parameters Derived from the Study of Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay by Sabin Stoica, Andrei Neacsu

“…The study of the neutrinoless double beta (0νββ) decay mode can provide us with important information on the neutrino properties, particularly on the electron neutrino absolute mass. In this work we revise the present constraints on the neutrino mass parameters derived from the 0νββ decay analysis of the experimentally interesting nuclei. …”
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Activity of the mammalian DNA transposon piggyBat from Myotis lucifugus is restricted by its own transposon ends by Alison B. Hickman, Laurie Lannes, Christopher M. Furman, Christina Hong, Lidiya Franklin, Rodolfo Ghirlando, Arpita Ghosh, Wentian Luo, Parthena Konstantinidou, Hernán A. Lorenzi, Anne Grove, Astrid D. Haase, Matthew H. Wilson, Fred Dyda

“…Activity can be dramatically improved by their removal, suggesting the existence of a mechanism for the suppression of transposon activity. The cryo-electron microscopy structure of the piggyBat transposase pre-synaptic complex showed an unexpected mode of DNA binding and recognition using C-terminal domains that are topologically different from those of the piggyBac transposase. …”
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Solvent-Free MgO-Functionalized Mesoporous Catalysts for Jatropha Oil Transesterification by Anamagreth Andrew, Jamidu Katima, Keat Teong Lee, James Epiphan Gabriel Mdoe

“…The resultant modified mesoporous silicas MgO/MTS-CNSL were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR, N2 adsorption/desorption), and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX). …”
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Secure computation protocol of Chebyshev distance under the malicious model by Xin Liu, Weitong Chen, Lu Peng, Dan Luo, Likai Jia, Gang Xu, Xiubo Chen, Xiaomeng Liu

“…Abstract Secure multi-party computation of Chebyshev distance represents a crucial method for confidential distance measurement, holding significant theoretical and practical implications. Especially within electronic archival management systems, secure computation of Chebyshev distance is employed for similarity measurement, classification, and clustering of sensitive archival information, thereby enhancing the security of sensitive archival queries and sharing. …”
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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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Construction of S-type TiO2/CoPc heterojunction and photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline by WANG Jun, FU Shuang, HOU Peng, LIU Jun, SUN Chunxue, ZHANG Hongguang

“…The excellent photocatalytic performance may be attributed to the improved Co2+/Co3+ cycling by photogenerated electrons, and the synergistic effect of efficient carrier separation and Co2+/Co3+ cycling in the heterojunction achieved the efficient degradation of TC.…”
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Discovery of new topological insulators and semimetals using deep generative models by Tao Hong, Taikang Chen, Dalong Jin, Yu Zhu, Heng Gao, Kun Zhao, Tongyi Zhang, Wei Ren, Guixin Cao

“…Abstract Topological materials possess unique electronic properties and hold immense attraction to both fundamental physics research and practical applications. …”
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Internal Management Systems and Supply Chain Relationship Commitment in State-Owned Enterprise in Gauteng Province by Pfanelo Nematatani, Elizabeth Chinomona

“…A quantitative method was adopted for the study and a questionnaire was distributed physically and electronically to 863 respondents drawn from SOEs in Gauteng Province. …”
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Sociology of Students: A Theoretical Perspective and Research Practice by A. R. Tuzikov, R. I. Zinurova

“…The method applied was a questionnaire study with the use of electronic resource. The article also dwells on the current state and trends of student studies, as well as the processes of their institutionalization. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Use of Expansive Materials to Increase Permeability in Coal Seams through Expansive Fracturing by Xiao Cui, Jiayong Zhang, Liwen Guo, Xuemin Gong

“…In the present study, to realize the application of expansive materials in the prevention of coal seam gas disasters, the microstructure, heat release rate, and expansive pressure of expansive materials were investigated for different degrees of hydration based on temperature and pressure measurements and using a scanning electron microscope (SEM); fracture characteristics were determined based on fracture tests of coal-like materials. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Anatase Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Egg White Solution via Sol-Gel Method by Samira Bagheri, Kamyar Shameli, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid

“…Additionally, the TNPs are characterized by a number of techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and ultraviolet visible spectra (UV-vis). …”
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Boosted Efficiency of Fe2O3 for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction via Engineering Fe−O−Ti Bonding by Jingyi Wu, Wei Wang, Xudan Chen, Qiquan Luo, Changzeng Yan, Zhen Jiao, Yuehui Li

“…The Fe−O−Ti sites enhance *COOH intermediate formation and CO production through higher electron deficiency of Fe3+ and rapid charge transfer. …”
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Electrical Resistivity, Tribological Behaviour of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Nanoboron Carbide Particles Reinforced Copper Hybrid Composites for Pantograph Application by N. Selvakumar, K. Gangatharan

“…The effects of the nanoparticle distribution in the matrix, the worn surface morphology, and the elemental composition of the composites were characterized using high-resolution scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. …”
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