Fish scale-inspired biomimetic nanocoatings on magnesium implants for vascularized bone regeneration in infected bone defects by Dan Li, Danni Dai, Jianrong Wang, Zhen Ai, Chao Zhang

“…Biodegradable magnesium (Mg)-based alloys are desirable for orthopedic implants due to the mechanical properties approximating those of human bone and the released Mg2+ ions essential to osteogenic activity. However, the fast and uncontrolled self-degradation of Mg alloy, along with the inadequate antimicrobial activity, limit their strength in the osteogenic microenvironment. …”
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Indoor Particle Alpha Radioactivity Origins in Occupied Homes by Choong-Min Kang, Man Liu, Eric Garshick, Petros Koutrakis

“…The levels of radon, air ions, and particle radioactivity, which included short- and long-lived α-activity (SLA and LLA, respectively), varied greatly but were substantially higher in the basements. …”
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Influence of Bath Composition at Acidic pH on Electrodeposition of Nickel-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites for Corrosion Protection by Jeerapan Tientong, Casey R. Thurber, Nandika D’Souza, Adel Mohamed, Teresa D. Golden

“…Citrate was used as a ligand to stabilize nickel (II) ions in the plating solution. The silicate, montmorillonite, was exfoliated by stirring in aqueous solution over 24 hours. …”
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Manganese-pyrochloric acid photosensitizer nanocomplexes against osteosarcoma: achieving both high activatability and high effectiveness by Xuran Zhang, Xuran Zhang, Jian Wang, Qun Feng, Li Lei, Zhiyong Zhu

“…Additionally, Mn2+ ions activated the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway, promoting maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) and augmenting CD8+-mediated antitumor immune responses.DiscussionThis study advances the on-demand activation of photosensitive drugs and photodynamic immunotherapy toward clinical applicability by exploiting Mn2+–PPa nanocomplexes with high activatability and effectiveness for targeted PDT and immunotherapy.…”
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Experiment of Carbonate Dissolution: Implication for High Quality Carbonate Reservoir Formation in Deep and Ultradeep Basins by Zhiliang He, Qian Ding, Yujin Wo, Juntao Zhang, Ming Fan, Xiaojuan Yue

“…The effects of temperature, pressure, and dissolved ions on carbonate dissolution-precipitation were investigated under high temperature and pressure (~200°C; ~70 Mpa) with a series of petrographic and geochemical analytical methods. …”
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Formation of a zirconium oxide crystal nucleus in the initial nucleation stage in aluminosilicate glass investigated by X-ray multiscale analysis by Yohei Onodera, Yasuyuki Takimoto, Hiroyuki Hijiya, Qing Li, Hiroo Tajiri, Toshiaki Ina, Shinji Kohara

“…Furthermore, the local structure of the Zr4+ ions resembled a cubic or tetragonal ZrO2 crystalline phase and formed after 2 h of annealing the pristine glass. …”
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Bioinformatic approach to explain how Mg from seawater may be incorporated into coral skeletons by Tomoko Bell, Akira Iguchi, Yoshikazu Ohno, Kazuhiko Sakai, Yusuke Yokoyama

“…However, it has not been well elucidated how aqueous ions sourced from seawater are transported and precipitated in coral skeletons. …”
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Pozzolanic Reaction in Clayey Soils for Stabilization Purposes: A Classical Overview of Sustainable Transport Geotechnics by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Michael E. Onyia, Duc Bui Van, Haci Baykara, Hyginus U. Ugwu

“…This causes a calcination reaction, a process whereby calcium displaces the hydrogen ions of the dipole adsorbed moisture and displaces the sodium ion responsible for the swelling potential of clayey soils. …”
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Review of different types of mountain springs and mineral waters from Bulgaria based on their natural origin and health benefits by I. Ignatov

“…Furthermore, a detailed analysis of the physicochemical properties of water in longevity zones reveals lower calcium ions (Ca2+) levels compared to other regions, ranging from 6 to 20 mg.L-1. …”
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The role of mixing sequence in shaping the 3D-printability of geopolymers by Mona Sando, Dietmar Stephan

“…A homogeneous distribution of all liquids additionally leads to an even distribution of dissolved silicon ions. This accelerates geopolymerisation that the system becomes unprintable. …”
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Effect of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Electroless Copper Plating on the Tensile Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers by Gia Toai Truong, Jiho Kim, Kyoung-Kyu Choi

“…According to the morphology taken by SEM, the carbon fiber surface was significantly rough with copper ions. Because of this, the strength and ultimate strain of coated specimens increased up to 26.3 and 18.6% compared to noncoated specimens, respectively. …”
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Influence of Typhoons on Chemical Makeup of Rainwater in Zhanjiang, China by Zhen Zeng, Xin Zhou, Zhiyang Li, Fajin Chen, Huijie Luo, Guirong He, Ziyun Deng, Chunqing Chen, Qibin Lao

“…Our results suggest that strong typhoons can increase ion concentrations in rainwater, whereas weak typhoons reduce such concentrations. …”
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Investigation and Analysis on Crystallization of Tunnel Drainage Pipes in Chongqing by Xuefu Zhang, Yuanfu Zhou, Bin Zhang, Yuanjiang Zhou, Shiyang Liu

“…But there are other morphologies in these images other than calcite because calcite is often influenced by some factors, such as important ions in groundwater, pH of groundwater, kinetics effect, and so on. …”
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A Rapid and Selective LC-MS/MS Method for Quantification of Quetiapine in Human Plasma and its Application to Pharmacokinetic Study on Indian Schizophrenia Patients by S. Ravinder, A. T. Bapuji, K. Mukkanti, M. Nagesh, H. L. V. Ravikiran

“…The eluted samples were chromatographed on a C18 column by using a 10:75:15v/v mixture of ammonium formate buffer (5 mM, pH 4.50) and acetonitrile and methanol as an isocratic mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min and analyzed by mass spectrometry in the multiple reaction monitoring mode using the respective [M+H]+ ions, m/z 384.3/253.2 for Quetiapine and m/z 253.1/208.1 for the internal standard. …”
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Cationic Polymers Inhibit the Conductance of Lysenin Channels by Daniel Fologea, Eric Krueger, Steve Rossland, Sheenah Bryant, Wylie Foss, Tyler Clark

“…The lysenin channels exhibit unique regulation capabilities, which open unexplored possibilities to control the transport of ions and molecules through artificial and natural lipid membranes. …”
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Bio-synthesised nanoparticles employment for eliminating metals from wastewater via implementation of a three level Box-Behnken technique by P. Jyolsna, V. Gowthami, A. Hajeera Aseen

“…The optimised parameters were successfully applied to wastewater collected, and the degradation of detected metal ions was tested. The experiment demonstrated an effective reduction in these metals.…”
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Development and Application of a Cost–Effective Analytical Method for Hydrofluorocarbons Using Preconcentrator–Gas Chromatograph–Mass Spectrometer by Yujiro Ichikawa, Yukiko Ono, Kouki Sasaka

“…Therefore, we successfully developed a measurement method for six components of HFCs (HFC–23, HFC–32, HFC–125, HFC–134a, HFC–143a, and HFC–152a) with high atmospheric concentrations in various parts of the world by optimizing measurement parameters such as the sample transfer volume and rate, module cooling temperatures, the injection time, the GC oven temperature program, and the monitored ions of a commercially available preconcentrator–GC–MS. …”
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Impact of the Application of Domestic Wastewater by Subsurface Drip Irrigation on the Soil Solution in Sugarcane Cultivation by Aline Azevedo Nazário, Ivo Zution Gonçalves, Eduardo Augusto Agnellos Barbosa, Leonardo Nazário Silva dos Santos, Daniel Rodrigues Cavalcante Feitosa, Edson Eiji Matsura

“…Thus, the objective of this work was to identify nutrient ions present in the soil solution during the first ratoon sugarcane irrigated with treated domestic sewage applied by subsurface drip irrigation. …”
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Silver embedded porous carbon composite for high-performance lithium-metal anode by Dong Ki Kim, Joo Hyeong Suh, Yoojin Hong, Daeun Kim, Min-Sik Park, Jung Ho Kim

“…The strong affinity of Ag for Li ions facilitates the transfer of plating from the surface of the carbon structure to its interior. …”
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Differences in phenotypes of normal and malignant cells concerning chromosomal fragility and ganglioside expression by Iskra Sainova, Vera Kolyovska, Desislava Drenska, Dimitar Maslarov, Dimitrina Dimitrova-Dikanarova, Tzvetanka Markova

“…Because the antibodies produced in this manner are outside the germinal centers in the specialized lymphoid tissues and organs, the control of their functions by small ions and molecules, such as gangliosides, is important.…”
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