Ultrahigh piezoelectric performances of (K,Na)NbO3 based ceramics enabled by structural flexibility and grain orientation by Li-Feng Zhu, Dong Liu, Xiaoming Shi, Shiqing Deng, Jiecheng Liu, Li-Yu Wei, Zi-Qi Yang, Qi Wang, Bo-Ping Zhang, Houbing Huang, Shujun Zhang, Jing-Feng Li

“…Phenomenological models, phase field simulations and high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy reveal that the structural flexibility originates from the high Coulomb force between K+/Na+ ions and Sb ions in the KNN-xSb system, while the grain orientation promotes the displacement of B-site cations leveraging the engineered domain configuration. …”
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Influence of Molybdenum Content and MoOxy- Species on the Textural and Structural ZrO2 Properties by Alberto Hernández Zapién, Juan Manuel Hernández Enríquez, Ricardo García Alamilla, Guillermo Sandoval Robles, Ulises Páramo García, Luz Arcelia García Serrano

“…The characterization of the solids was carried out by thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, nitrogen physisorption, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The thermal analyses results showed that the change from the amorphous to the crystalline phase of ZrO2 is shifted to higher temperatures due to the presence of molybdenum content. …”
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Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Inter-Layer Sandstone in Marine–Continental Transitional Shale: A Case Study of the Upper Permian Longtan Formation in Southern Sichua... by Jianguo Wang, Jizhen Zhang, Xiao Xiao, Ya’na Chen, Denglin Han

“…This paper employs total organic carbon analysis, X-ray diffraction, rock thin section examination, field emission scanning electron microscopy, physical analysis, high-pressure mercury intrusion analysis, gas adsorption experiments, and fractal theory to explore the reservoir development characteristics of the sandstone samples from the Upper Permian marine–continental transitional facies Longtan Formation in the southern Sichuan Basin. …”
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Material and Technique Analysis of Qing Dynasty Official Style Architectural Polychrome Paintings in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China by Ling Shen, Dan Hua, Baisu Nan, Yao Yao, Hong Duan, Jiakun Wang

“…Through multi-techniques such as optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microprobe with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis (SEM-EDX), micro-Raman spectroscopy, micro-Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (μ-FTIR), and pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS), it was found that there is a significant difference from the reported common non-ground architectural paintings in the south, typically having four-layer structures with a white base and ground plaster layer in preparation for painting. …”
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Probing the Catalytic Efficiency of Supported Heteropoly Acids for Esterification: Effect of Weak Catalyst Support Interactions by Ali Alsalme, Aliyah A. Alsharif, Hamda Al-Enizi, Mujeeb Khan, Saad G. Alshammari, Mshari A. Alotaibi, Rais Ahmad Khan, Mohammed Rafiq H. Siddiqui

“…The as-prepared catalysts were characterized by various techniques including FT-IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and BET. The catalytic efficiency of both bulk and supported HPW catalysts for the esterification activity strongly depends on the type of support and amount of catalyst; the bulk HPW catalyst and the catalyst supported by kaolinite with 25 wt.% of HPW exhibited highest activity. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Paclitaxel-Loaded Silver Nanoparticles: Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effects and Antimicrobial Activity by Tutku Tunç, Ceylan Hepokur, Afşin Kari̇per

“…The synthesized AgNPs and AgNPs-PTX were characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning transmission electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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Morphogenetic peculiarities of reproductive biology in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) breeding by T. P. Zhuzhzhalova, A. A. Nalbandyan, E. N. Vasilchenko, N. N. Cherkasova

“…It presents the results of using fluorescent microscopy, cytophotometry, biochemical analysis and determining the level of phytohormones and content of nucleic acids in nuclei for forecasting the seed setting ability. …”
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Slight Pro-Inflammatory Immunomodulation Properties of Dendritic Cells by Gardnerella vaginalis: The “Invisible Man” of Bacterial Vaginosis? by Thomas Bertran, Patrick Brachet, Marjolaine Vareille-Delarbre, Julie Falenta, Annie Dosgilbert, Marie-Paule Vasson, Christiane Forestier, Arlette Tridon, Bertrand Evrard

“…As observed by electron microscopy and cytometry, G. vaginalis reduced the internalization ability of DCs by forming extracellular clusters and induced neither DC maturation, nor DC secretion of cytokines, except at the highest dose with a very early DC maturation state. …”
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The Effects of Hyperacute Serum on the Elements of the Human Subchondral Bone Marrow Niche by Melinda Simon, Bálint Major, Gabriella Vácz, Olga Kuten, István Hornyák, Adél Hinsenkamp, Dorottya Kardos, Marcell Bagó, Domonkos Cseh, Adrienn Sárközi, Denes Horvathy, Stefan Nehrer, Zsombor Lacza

“…A similar effect was observed on bone and marrow explants, which was further confirmed with confocal microscopy analysis. Moreover, markedly higher bone marrow preservation was observed with histology in case of HAS supplementation compared to FCS. …”
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Electric sampling of soot particles in spreading non-premixed flames: methodology and influence of gravity by Li, Yutao, Bordino, Antoine, Guibaud, Augustin, Montero, David, Citerne, Jean-Marie, Consalvi, Jean-Louis, Torero, Jose, Legros, Guillaume

“…The soot particles sampled are observed subsequently under Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Density, soot particle projected area, radius of gyration, fractal dimension, and primary particle size are extracted and the influence of gravity is investigated with the evolution of these morphological properties within the flame. …”
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Cinnamic Acid Compounds (<i>p</i>-Coumaric, Ferulic, and <i>p</i>-Methoxycinnamic Acid) as Effective Antibacterial Agents Against Colistin-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> by Alaaddin Korkut, Serap Özkaya Gül, Esra Aydemir, Hakan Er, Elif Odabaş Köse

“…Furthermore, morphological changes caused by the compounds in the isolate were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs. According to the WST assay, the compounds did not show any statistically significant cytotoxic effect on the cells (<i>p</i> > 0.05). …”
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Heterogeneity in Fluorescence-Stained Sperm Membrane Patterns and Their Dynamic Changes Towards Fertilization in Mice by Momoka Hirai, Satoshi Kishigami

“…Stained sperm were observed using fluorescence or confocal microscopy. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Food Handlers in Mettu Town, Southwest Ethiopia by Solomon Yeshanew, Melaku Tadege, Abdulhakim Abamecha

“…Stool specimens collected from each food handlers participated in the study were then examined using light microscopy of the wet mount followed by formol-ether concentration methods to see infection status. …”
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The synergistic effects of recycled polyethylene terephthalate fiber and fly ash on the ductility of one-part geopolymer stabilized soft soil by Zihan Zhou, Guo Hu, Qiang Zhu, Chuanqin Yao, Jun Wu

“…The optimum PET fiber content and length, as well as the FA content in the OPG binder, were obtained. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS) tests were then employed to study microstructural evolution laws in OPG-stabilized soft soil, providing insights into the synergistic behavior of PET fiber and FA. …”
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Germline Mutation in KIF1Bβ Gene Associated with Loss of Heterozygosity: Usefulness of Next-Generation Sequencing in the Genetic Screening of Patients with Pheochromocytoma by Giuseppina De Filpo, Elisa Contini, Viola Serio, Andrea Valeri, Massimiliano Chetta, Daniele Guasti, Daniele Bani, Massimo Mannelli, Elena Rapizzi, Michaela Luconi, Mario Maggi, Tonino Ercolino, Letizia Canu

“…This mutation was also associated with an increased number of mitochondria through the electron microscopy compared with wild-type tissues as suggestive for mitochondria neoformation compensatory to the mitochondrial autophagic figures observed. …”
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Facile Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytotoxic Activity of Europium-Doped Nanohydroxyapatite by Paulina-Guadalupe Miranda-Meléndez, Gabriel-Alejandro Martínez-Castañón, Nereyda Niño-Martínez, Nuria Patiño-Marín, Miguel-Ángel Casillas-Santana, Brenda-Erendida Castillo-Silva, Facundo Ruiz

“…The samples were analyzed by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and photoluminescence. …”
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Effectiveness of Nanohydroxyapatite on Demineralization of Enamel and Cementum Surrounding Margin of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Polycrystalline Ceramic Restoration by Niwut Juntavee, Apa Juntavee, Preeyarat Plongniras

“…Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc multiple comparisons were used to justify for the significant difference (α = 0.05). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were determined for surface evaluations. …”
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Morphological and Chemical Changes in the Hemolymph of the Wax Moth <i>Galleria mellonella</i> Infected by the Entomopathogenic Fungus <i>Conidiobolus coronatus</i> by Mieczysława Irena Boguś, Agata Kaczmarek, Anna Katarzyna Wrońska, Mikołaj Drozdowski, Lena Siecińska, Ewelina Mokijewska, Marek Gołębiowski

“…Hemocytes of infected larvae did not surround the fungal hyphae, although they encapsulated small foreign bodies (phase contrast microscopy). Infection had a negative effect on hemocytes, causing oenocyte and spherulocyte deformation, granulocyte degranulation, plasmatocyte vacuolization, and hemocyte disintegration. …”
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Development of a Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides in Fecal Samples by Esther A. Shiraho, Agola L. Eric, Ibrahim N. Mwangi, Geoffrey M. Maina, Joseph M. Kinuthia, Martin W. Mutuku, Robert M. Mugambi, Jackson M. Mwandi, Gerald M. Mkoji

“…Diagnosis relies mainly on microscopy-based methods which are laborious, are limited by low sensitivity, and require high expertise. …”
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Geochemistry and mineralogy of Cobalt in mine wastes: examples from Cobalt, Canada and Cornwall, England by Gabriel Ziwa, Gabriel Ziwa, Gabriel Ziwa, Rich Crane, Rich Crane, Karen A. Hudson-Edwards, Karen A. Hudson-Edwards

“…In this study, the geochemistry (bulk and sequential extraction analysis, paste pH) and mineralogy (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electron microprobe analysis) of Co in mine wastes from Cobalt (Canada) and Cornwall (UK) were characterised to assess potential Co and other metal(loid) mobility in the aquatic environment. …”
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