Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatographic Separation and Determination of Ni(II), Cu(II), Pd(II), and Ag(I) Using 2-Pyrrolecarboxaldehyde-4-phenylsemicarbazone as a Complexing Reagent by Arfana Mallah, Amber R. Solangi, Najma Memon, Rabia A. Memon, Muhammad Y. Khuhawar

“…The linear calibration range was 2–10 μg/mL for all metal ions. The detection limits (S/N = 3) were 80 pg/mL for Ni(II), 0.8 ng/mL for Cu(II), 0.16 ng/mL for Pd(II), and 0.8 ng/mL for Ag(I). …”
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A Novel Dual-Broadband Circularly Polarized Patch Antenna for Precise Satellite Navigation by Fumin Lin, Liangxian Zhang, Huiping Cai, Mingjian Liu, Xiaopeng Li, Yujie Xiao

“…In order to obtain a more compact antenna to meet the application of precise satellite navigation, we vertically place four metal cylinders under the ends of the cross-shaped patch to form four capacitive loadings to lower the resonant frequency of the inner cross-shaped patch. …”
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Iron ore-petcoke briquettes as complementary burden for blast furnaces by Beatriz Fausta Gandra, Arthur Felipe Lino Oliveira, Maurício Covcevich Bagatini, Eduardo Osório

“…Optical microscopy and XRD analysis after reduction showed that metallic iron increased with the PC content of the briquettes.…”
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Interaction of Calf Thymus DNA with the Ni(II) Complex of Sodium 1,4-Dihydroxy-9,10-Anthraquinone-2-Sulphonate: A Novel Method of Analysis Using Cyclic Voltammetry by Partha Sarathi Guin, Piyal Das, Saurabh Das, Parikshit Chandra Mandal

“…The paper evaluates site size of interaction that also serves as a means to determine stoichiometry of complex formation, between a metal ion and ligand from a DNA interaction study, probably a first of its kind.…”
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Conductivity and mechanical properties of PEO/PVA/UiO-66 composite polymers for membrane of lithium-ion batteries by Aep Patah, Achmad Rochliadi, Aditya Husein, Dadang Ramadhan

“…However, lithium-ion battery separators such as Celgard require significant improvements, particularly in ionic conductivity (?). Combining Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with polymers is expected to create a separator membrane that enhances conductivity and mechanical properties in lithium-ion batteries. …”
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Lattice Stabilized and Emission Tunable Pure‐Bromide Quasi‐2D Perovskite for Air‐Processed Blue Light‐Emitting Diodes by Yangyang Guo, Penghui Yang, Fan Dong, Huixin Li, Jialiang Gao, Zeyi Cheng, Jiandong Wu, Yadong Xu, Hongyue Wang, Hongqiang Wang

“…Here, air‐processed pure‐bromide quasi‐2D blue perovskite films are achieved with stabilized lattice and tunable emission by interstitial doping of trivalent metallic cations. This strategy improves the formation energy of the perovskite lattice, promotes energy transfer between different n phases, and suppresses intrinsic electron‐phonon coupling in the perovskite films. …”
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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

“…Intravenous nano-drug delivery systems (NDDSs) hold promise for enhancing the delivery efficiency of photosensitive drugs, but often result in aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) effects, preventing site-specific activation.MethodsWe exploited manganese (Mn2+)–pyrochloric acid (PPa) nanocomplexes coordinated using the photosensitizer PPa and metal Mn ion for the treatment of osteosarcoma. The nanocomplexes were precisely co-assembled in water to stably co-deliver Mn2+ and PPa, enabling tumor-specific release and fluorescence recovery.ResultsFollowing laser irradiation, the activated PPa significantly enhanced the killing effects on primary cancer cells. …”
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Nano-second pulsed laser ablation of inconel 718 and MMPCD for simultaneous optimal ablation rate and surface quality by Ahmed Elkaseer, Islam H. Abdelgaliel, Jon Lambarri, Iban Quintana, Steffen Scholz, Mohamed F. Aly

“…Abstract This study investigates the ablation performance of Inconel 718, a nickel-based superalloy, and metal matrix polycrystalline diamond (MMPCD), a super composite, using a nano-second (ns) pulsed laser across a range of ablation conditions. …”
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Flower-Like Mn-Doped CeO2 Microstructures: Synthesis, Characterizations, and Catalytic Properties by Ling Liu, Jingjing Shi, Xiaojun Zhang, Jianzhou Liu

“…Mn-doped CeO2 flower-like microstructures have been synthesized by a facile method, involving the precipitation of metallic alkoxide precursor in a polyol process from the reaction of CeCl3·7H2O with ethylene glycol in the presence of urea followed by calcination. …”
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Assessing structural integrity of non-homogeneous systems by means of Acoustic Emissions and Non-Extensive Statistical Mechanics by Stavros K. Kourkoulis, Ermioni D. Pasiou, Ilias Stavrakas, Dimos Triantis

“…The specimens consisted of three mate�rials (marble, metallic connectors and cementitious pastes) exhibiting, thus, a strongly non-homogeneous nature. …”
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Informal gold miners with mercury toxicity: Novel asymmetrical neurological presentations by J George, E Sadiq, I Moola, S Maharaj, A Mochan

“… Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that may cause neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and dermatological illnesses. …”
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A Modified Nonlinear Damage Accumulation Model for Fatigue Life Prediction Considering Load Interaction Effects by Huiying Gao, Hong-Zhong Huang, Shun-Peng Zhu, Yan-Feng Li, Rong Yuan

“…Experimental data of two metallic materials are used to validate the proposed model. …”
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Preparation, Characterization, and Evaluation of Humidity-Dependent Electrical Properties of Undoped and Niobium Oxide-Doped TiO2 : WO3 Mixed Powders by Pedro M. Faia, Juliano Libardi, Itamar Barbosa, Evando S. Araújo, Helinando P. de Oliveira

“…The study of selective metal oxide-based binary/ternary systems has received increasing interest in recent years due to the possibility of producing efficient new ceramic materials for relative humidity (RH) detection, given the superior properties of the mixed compounds in comparison with pristine ones. …”
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Asymptomatic Pellet Migration to the Heart: Report of a Case and Update on Proper Management by George Galyfos, Konstantinos Palogos, Nikolaos Kavouras

“…Routine X-ray evaluation of the thorax revealed a small-sized round object of metal density—possibly a migrated pellet—in the proximity of the right heart atrium. …”
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A Fabrication Method for Memristors with Graphene Top Electrodes and their Characterization by Selin Onay, Ömer Refet Çaylan, Zarife Göknur Büke, Itır Köymen

“…E-beam evaporation and sputtering were used for depositing bottom metal electrodes and active layer respectively. Graphene was produced using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method and subsequently transferred using the fishing technique. …”
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A DR Loaded Substrate Integrated Waveguide Antenna for 60 GHz High Speed Wireless Communication Systems by Nadeem Ashraf, Hamsakutty Vettikalladi, Majeed A. S. Alkanhal

“…H-shaped longitudinal slot is engraved at the top metal layer of the substrate. Two pieces of the DR are placed on the slot without any air gap. …”
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Wetting behaviour of mixed surfactants on the mild steel surface by Yadav Chandradip Kumar, Subedi Vivek, Mukherjee Monami, Khadka Sita, Karn Anoop, Niraula Tulasi Prasad, Yadav Amar Prasad, Bhattarai Jagadeesh, Bhattarai Ajaya

“…It shows that the hydrophobic nature increased with an increase in concentration of methanol resulting in less interaction between metal substrate and corrosive species.…”
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All-Optically Controlled Memristive Device Based on Cu2O/TiO2 Heterostructure Toward Neuromorphic Visual System by Jun Xie, Xuanyu Shan, Ningbo Zou, Ya Lin, Zhongqiang Wang, Ye Tao, Xiaoning Zhao, Haiyang Xu, Yichun Liu

“…In particular, memristive materials with all-optical modulation and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatibility are highly desired for energy-efficient image perception. …”
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Compressive behavior of Co-Cr-Mo radially graded porous structures under as-built and heat-treated conditions by Francesco Cantaboni, Paola Ginestra, Marialaura Tocci, Andrea Avanzini, Elisabetta Ceretti, Annalisa Pola

“…The favorable combination of mechanical properties and biocompatibility suggests that Co-Cr-Mo lattices may represent an optimal solution to produce customized metal implants. …”
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Impact of Promoters on the Catalytic Performance of Nanostructured Nickel/Carbon Matrix for the Decomposition of Methane by Adeel Ahmad, Iqra Reyaz Hamdani, Abdul Rasheed Pillantakath, Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Srinivasakannan Chandrasekar, Mohammad Mozahar Hossain

“…The incorporation of promoters had a notable impact on both the catalytic activity and stability as it contributes to the better dispersion of the metal over the catalytic surface, as evidenced by the reduction in the crystallite size. …”
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