The solvent effect, preferential solvation of metformin hydrochloride in binary mixed solvents of methanol/ethanol + water mixtures from 278.15 K to 323.15 K by Adel Noubigh, Abdalazeem A. Omar, Manef Abderrabba

“…The KAT-LSER model revealed that solvent polarity (π*) and ability to accept hydrogen bonds (α) were key factors in MET-HCl dissolution in methyl alcohol and water, as well as ethyl alcohol and water.…”
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Evaluation of the Biochemical and Antioxidant Behaviour of Four Species Chenopodium quinoa Willd, Zea mays L., Triticosecale wittmack and Hordeum vulgare L. Effected by Oxidative S... by Bouchareb Radia, Belguet Assia, Semmar R. Narimene, Guendouz Ali

“…We also recorded an induced increase in triticale, barley, maize and quinoa stressed in Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), Malondialdehyde (MDA), proteins and glycine betaine with a concentration varied from 228.75 and 404.58 µmol.g-1 FM, 4.92 and 20.84 µmol.g-1 DM, 1.35 and 3.21 mg.g-1 FM, 0.34 and 0.54mg.g-1 DM, respectively. …”
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Preparation and Mechanism Analysis of Boiling Resistance of the Fresh Alum-Free Sweet Potato Vermicelli Containing Gliadin Fractions by Tingting Liu, Zhifang Men, Changjiangsheng Lai, Xijun Lian

“…The results of FTIR and <i>¹³C</i> solid-state NMR showed that the esterification reaction of ω-gliadin and αβγ-gliadin and hydrogen bonds between sweet potato starch and gliadin fractions reinforced the boiling resistance of vermicelli. …”
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Corrosion Sensor Development for Condition-Based Maintenance of Aircraft by Gino Rinaldi, Trisha Huber, Heather McIntosh, Les Lebrun, Heping Ding, John Weber

“…Preliminary experimental test results are presented for chloride ion concentration, hydrogen gas evolution, humidity variations, and material degradation.…”
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Different influences of Mo and Mo2C additions on microstructure and properties of TiC-based cermets by Xiao-Dong Kang, Guo-Hua Zhang, Kuo-Chih Chou

“…Composite Mo–Mo2C powders with varying contents of Mo and Mo2C were synthesized through in situ carbothermal reduction of MoO3 followed by hydrogen reduction. TiC-10(Mo + Mo2C)–10WC–20Ni (wt%) cermets were produced using self-synthesized TiC and Mo–Mo2C composite powders as well as WC and Ni powders. …”
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Studying the impact of chitosan salicylaldehyde/schiff base/CuFe2O4 in PC3 cells via theoretical studies and inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling by Ghada H. Elsayed, Asmaa M. Fahim

“…Additionally, the theoretical investigation of these chitosan derivatives and the determination of their physical descriptors showed the activity of bimetallic oxide and the presence of electrostatic hydrogen bond interaction. Finally, these findings may suggest that chitosan salicylaldehyde/CuFe2O4 has a promising anticancer impact against prostate cancer.…”
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GCFR Coupled Neutronic and Thermal-Fluid-Dynamics Analyses for a Core Containing Minor Actinides by Diego Castelliti, Eleonora Bomboni, Nicola Cerullo, Guglielmo Lomonaco, Carlo Parisi

“…Among the six Gen-IV reactor designs, the Gas Cooled Fast Reactor (GCFR) uses a direct-cycle helium turbine for electricity generation and for a CO2-free thermochemical production of hydrogen. Additionally, the use of a fast spectrum allows actinides transmutation, minimizing the production of long-lived radioactive waste in an integrated fuel cycle. …”
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Bioactive phytochemical compounds characterization, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial activity of the methanol and acetonitrile leaf extracts of Pithecellobium dulce by M. Kiranmayee, K. Riazunnisa

“…The antioxidant activity of extracts was conducted by using DPPH and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity, and total antioxidant activity was performed by phosphomolybdenum assay. …”
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Dual-Functional Additives Boost Zinc-Ion Battery Electrolyte over Wide Temperature Range by Zhiqiang Dai, Rungroj Chanajaree, Chengwu Yang, Xueqing Zhang, Manunya Okhawilai, Prasit Pattananuwat, Xinyu Zhang, Guanjie He, Jiaqian Qin

“…The polyhydroxy structures of EG and Ga can reconstruct the hydrogen bond network of H2O to improve its liquid stability, and also adjust the coordination environment around hydrated Zn2+. …”
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Effects of Chenpi (Citrus reticulata cv. Chachiensis) on serum antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory factors, and intestinal health in Beagle dogs by Wencan Wang, Ling Xu, Yan Zhang, Yong Cao, Yixue Yang, Guo Liu, Guo Liu, Xin Mao

“…Additionally, CPP increased fecal scores and significantly reduced fecal odors due to inhibition of 3-methylindole, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N), and also raised the levels of fecal secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA). …”
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Microplastic pollution of the Zrafshan river tributary in Samarkand and Navoi regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan by Alijon Khusanov, Ozodbek Sabirov, Yulia Frank, Danil Vorobev, Egor Vorobev, Svetlana Rakhmatullina, Sherzodbek Tashbaev, Sarvinoz Mamatkarimova, Abdumukhtar Yakhyoyev, Mukhammadyusuf Juraev, Ilyas Isakov, Dilyor Karimjonov, Islomjon Zokirov, Ikrom Abdullaev

“…Laboratory processing included oxidation of organic matter with hydrogen peroxide and separation of plastic particles by density separation. …”
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Effect of Combined Live Probiotics Alleviating the Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Functional Bowel Disorders by Jin Shi, Feng Gao, Jie Zhang

“…Small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO) was measured by lactulose hydrogen breath test, and the microbial DNA was extracted from the fecal samples and the bacteria were classified by 16S rDNA gene amplicon sequencing. …”
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Modular access to saturated bioisosteres of anilines via photoelectrochemical decarboxylative C(sp3)–N coupling by Kang-Ning Yuan, Hongjun Zhuang, Jie Wei, Yu Shen, Hong-Qing Yao, Ming-Hong Li, Lin-Lin Xu, Ming Shang

“…Notably, this net-oxidative C(sp3)–N forming reaction operates under mild electrode potentials and proceeds through hydrogen evolution, eliminating the need for external chemical oxidants. …”
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Application of rice shell activated carbon for reduction of chemical oxygen demand limit and adsorption of iron from abattoir wastewater by Robinson Davi Udo, Samuel Ayegu Tsebam, Kolade Olawale Samson, Precious Nya Umo, Adeniyi Solomon Lawal, Juliet Gordon, Oluwaseun Fetuata, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga, Olabode Thomas Olakoyejo, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira

“…The contact period of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min, the dosage of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, and 0.6g, and the temperature of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100oC were evaluated for the Fe bio-adsorption as well as COD limits reduction in wastewater obtained from abattoir at constant agitation of 200rmp and potential hydrogen level of 5 for all the runs. RS-AC can be used to maintain the amount of iron and COD in aqueous solutions and water treatment, according to the results. …”
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Effect of crack template structure morphology on electromagnetic shielding efficiency and visual performance of metal mesh optical window by Liqing Yang, Yongmao Guan, Fei Gao, Rui Wan, Pengfei Wang

“…Infrared spectroscopy revealed that hydrogen bonding in the solvents influenced crack formation, resulting in narrower cracks and smaller periods. …”
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Advancing the solar cooking revolution: Insights into the evolving landscape of solar PV-based electric cooking by Flavio Odoi-Yorke, Richard Opoku, Francis Davis, George Yaw Obeng

“…Advancements were observed in areas such as solar PV-powered cooking devices, integrating PV e-cooking into microgrids and mini-grids, and exploring solar PV-based hydrogen production for cooking. Socio-economic and cultural factors were recognised as pivotal for successful technology adoption. …”
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Solid-State 13C NMR Spectroscopy Applied to the Study of Carbon Blacks and Carbon Deposits Obtained by Plasma Pyrolysis of Natural Gas by Jair C. C. Freitas, Daniel F. Cipriano, Carlos G. Zucolotto, Alfredo G. Cunha, Francisco G. Emmerich

“…In contrast to DP experiments, only a small fraction of 13C nuclei in the plasma blacks are effectively cross-polarized from nearby 1H nuclei and are thus observed in spectra recorded with CP. 13C NMR spectra are thus useful to distinguish between different types of carbon species in plasma blacks and allow a selective study of groups spatially close to hydrogen in the material.…”
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A Multiwavelength Light-curve Analysis of the Classical Nova KT Eri: Optical Contribution from a Large Irradiated Accretion Disk by Izumi Hachisu, Mariko Kato, Frederick M. Walter

“…We determined the white dwarf mass to be M _WD = 1.3 ± 0.02 M _⊙ , the hydrogen-burning turnoff epoch to be ∼240 days after the outburst, the distance modulus in the V band to be ( m − M ) _V = 13.4 ± 0.2, and the distance to KT Eri to be d = 4.2 ± 0.4 kpc for the reddening of E ( B − V ) = 0.08. …”
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Sb2S3-templated synthesis of sulfur-doped Sb-N-C with hierarchical architecture and high metal loading for H2O2 electrosynthesis by Minmin Yan, Zengxi Wei, Zhichao Gong, Bernt Johannessen, Gonglan Ye, Guanchao He, Jingjing Liu, Shuangliang Zhao, Chunyu Cui, Huilong Fei

“…Abstract Selective two-electron (2e−) oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) offers great opportunities for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) electrosynthesis and its widespread employment depends on identifying cost-effective catalysts with high activity and selectivity. …”
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Chemical reactivity of alliin and its molecular interactions with the M proteasepro of SARS-CoV-2 by López-Orozco Wendolyne, Mendoza-Huizar Humberto Luis, Álvarez-Romero Giaan Arturo, Torres-Valencia Jesús Martín, Sanchez-Zavala Maricruz

“…Additionally, the molecular docking study revealed that, alliin is able to dock to the protease Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 through interactions with the catalytic CYS145-HSD164 dyad via van der Waals interactions, with MET49 with interactions alkyl-type ions and with PHE140 by hydrogen bonds. Also, the molecular dynamic study indicates that alliin remains in the pocket site. …”
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