Investigation of Hydro-Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater In Port Harcourt City, Nigeria: Implication for Use and Vulnerability by HO Nwankwoala, GJ Udom

“…The analytical results present the abundance of the ions in the following order: Mg > Ca > Na > K = Cl > SO4 > HCO3 > NO3. …”
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Transparent Celadon with Phase-Separated Structure: Study on the Technological Characteristics and Coloring Mechanism of Celadons from the Lieshan Kiln by Qijiang Li, Jingyun Wang, Chao Chen, Tao Fang, Chenyi Gao, Jinwei Li

“…Glaze coloration was modulated by the interaction of Fe³⁺ and Fe²⁺ ions, and chemical coloration by Fe ions prevailed when phase-separated particles were minute enough to avoid Rayleigh or Mie scattering. …”
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Optimizing the gelation, structure, and thermal stability of alkali-induced duck egg white gels with calcium chloride by Pin-Chun Tseng, Wen-Yuan Yang, Yi-Chen Chen, Yen-Po Chen, Jia-Shian Shiu, Sheng-Yao Wang

“…The addition of calcium ions at appropriate concentrations enhances the gelation rate, structural integrity, and thermal stability of alkali-induced duck egg white gels and offers a safe and efficient method for utilizing surplus duck egg whites. …”
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Determination of ascorbic acid by perturbation of the oscillation pattern of the Belousov-Zhabotinskii reaction using a continuous flow system by Patrícia Xavier Baliza, Efraim Lázaro Reis, César Reis, Ana Paula Lelis Rodrigues, Clausius Duque Gonçalves Reis

“…Esta reação envolve a oxidação de um composto orgânico, como o ácido malônico, por íons bromato em meio de ácido sulfúrico, com o íon cério (IV) usado como catalisador. …”
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Association Analysis of the Genomic and Functional Characteristics of Halotolerant <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i> J2-5-19 from the Rhizosphere of <i>Suaeda salsa</i> by Longhao Sun, Shanshan Sun, Tianyang Liu, Xinmin Lei, Ruiqi Liu, Junyi Zhang, Shanshan Dai, Jing Li, Yanqin Ding

“…Moreover, this work presented the first whole-genome of <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i>, revealing that <i>G. endophyticus</i> J2-5-19 resisted salt stress by expelling sodium ions and taking up potassium ions through Na⁺/H⁺ antiporters and potassium uptake proteins, while also accumulating compatible solutes such as betaine, proline, and trehalose. …”
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Identification of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Senecio Plants by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by An-Jing Lu, Yan-Liu Lu, Dao-Peng Tan, Lin Qin, Hua Ling, Chang-Hong Wang, Yu-Qi He

“…Moreover, two product ions at m/z 120 and m/z 138 have been reported as the characteristic fragments of unsaturated PAs. …”
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Influences of different components on viscosities of CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 melts by Zhang G.H., Chou K.C., Lv X.Y.

“…The reason for this difference for two systems may be resulted from the weak charge compensation ability of Mg2+ ion for Al3+ ion relative to Ca2+ ion. All the viscosity variations can be interpreted well by our new proposed viscosity model.…”
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Investigation of the structure of CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 melts as a basis for the development of new agglomerated welding fluxes and industrial refractories by Sokol’skii V.E., Pruttskov D.V., Busko V.M., Kazimirov V.P., Roik O.S., Chyrkin A.D., Galinich V.I., Goncharov I.A.

“…It is assumed that the calcium ions coordinated aroundthese associates are surrounded by oxygen melt anions. …”
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Comparative analysis of bioaccessibility tests for metals and metalloids: Methodological advancements and implications for consumer product safety by Buyun Jeong, Dong-Jun Baek, Haeun Kim, Seon-Woo Kwon, Jung-Hwan Kwon, Jinsung An

“…The pH 5.5 solution leached more metals due to complexation between amino acids and metal ions, increasing solubility. Sebum decreased the leached amount of cationic metals (Cd, Cr, and Pb), as fatty acids can form complexes with metal ions. …”
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Inhibition mechanism of self-assembled epoxy-silane/dithiol film on copper corrosion by Chen Sang, Juan Qiu, Boyu Yuan, Kaiyu Zhang, Nan Huang, Qinghong Wang, Houyi Ma, Liang Li, Chao Wang

“…Sputtering measurements by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed that some Cl− ions permeated into the outer layer of the epoxy-silane/DOT film and formed CuCl interlayer with the Cu+ ions in the film. …”
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Neurotoxic Effect of Myricitrin in Copper-Induced Oxidative Stress Is Mediated by Increased Intracellular Ca²⁺ Levels and ROS/p53/p38 Axis by Ignacija Vlašić, Antonio Krstačić-Galić, Anđela Horvat, Nada Oršolić, Anja Sadžak, Lucija Mandić, Suzana Šegota, Maja Jazvinšćak Jembrek

“…Although commonly appreciated for their anti-oxidative and neuroprotective properties, flavonoids can also exhibit pro-oxidative activity, potentially reducing cell survival, particularly in the presence of metal ions. Disrupted copper homeostasis is a known contributor to neuronal dysfunction through oxidative stress induction. …”
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Transcending Individual Approach of Consumption: an Investigation of Automobile Meanings by The Household Perspective by Maribel Carvalho Suarez, Leticia Moreira Casotti

“…Historically, research involving purchasing decisions have, mostly, focused on individual decisions without regard to the dynamics of interact ions within this important group. Using a qualitative approach, based on the itinerary method this paper investigates how the meanings related to the purchase of a car help shape relationships within the family, when investigating consumption. …”
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Hypokalemia-Induced Rhabdomyolysis as a result of Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report and Literature Review by Manasawee Srisuttayasathien

“…A reduction in interstitial potassium ions could decrease muscular blood flow and lead to muscle injury. …”
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Damage modelling in concrete subject to sulfate attack by N. Cefis, C. Comi

“…In this work, we make use of a two-ions formulation of the reactive-diffusion problem and we propose a bi-phase chemo-elastic damage model aimed to simulate the mechanical response of concrete and apt to be used in structural analyses.…”
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The role of pH in aqueous photocatalytic oxidation of β-estradiol by Tatyana Malygina, Sergei Preis, Juha Kallas

“…It was found that both the adsorption of β-estradiol and the PCO efficiency increased practically linearly with increasing concentration of OH-ions. The predominant role of direct β-estradiol oxidation with positively charged holes was thus indirectly confirmed.…”
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PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND PHARMACOLOGY OFAMLODIPINE BESYLATE A BRIEF REVIEW by Syed Furqan Ahsan et al

“…Its basic mechanism of action is the blockage of calcium ions influx into cardiac muscles and vascular muscles. …”
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Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol by Benzimidazolium Fluorochromate by J. Dharmaraja, K. Krishnasamy, M. Shanmugam

“…The reaction is catalysed by hydrogen ions. The decrease in dielectric constant of the medium increases the rate of the reaction. …”
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Optimizing Phosphatic Fertilizer Drip Timing to Improve Cotton Yield in Saline–Alkali Soil and Mitigate Phosphorus–Calcium Binding Risks by Xiangxi Bu, Xiangwen Xie, Changxue Wu, Manqi Liu, Yongmei Xu

“…Adjusting phosphate fertilizer timing with water and fertilizer reduces phosphorus binding with calcium ions. Salt removal precedes phosphate application, enhancing soil phosphorus availability and promoting better growth. …”
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Experimental Studies on Physicochemical Parameters of Water Samples before and after Treatment with a Cold Atmospheric Plasma Jet and its Optical Characterization by Hom Bahadur Baniya, Rajesh Prakash Guragain, Gobinda Prasad Panta, Santosh Dhungana, Ganesh Kuwar Chhetri, Ujjwal Man Joshi, Bishnu Prasad Pandey, Deepak Prasad Subedi

“…In addition, the significant changes in the concentration and absorbance of nitrate, ferrous, and chromium ions with respect to treatment time were studied. …”
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Effect of Sodium Sulfate Solution Coupled with Wetting–Drying Cycles on the Properties of Nano-Alumina-Modified Concrete by Kai Gao, Dun Chen, Chunqing Li, Guoyu Li, Yuncheng Mao, Xuyang Wu, Anshuang Su, Hang Zhang, Xu Wang

“…The results showed that the compressive strength, quality, and permeability of concrete to chloride ions decreased during its long-term erosion by a sodium sulfate solution. …”
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