Gd3+-Doped Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications by A. P. Budnyk, T. A. Lastovina, A. L. Bugaev, V. A. Polyakov, K. S. Vetlitsyna-Novikova, M. A. Sirota, K. G. Abdulvakhidov, A. G. Fedorenko, E. O. Podlesnaya, A. V. Soldatov

“…An optimum balance between the right particle size and good magnetic response can be reached by a selection of a synthesis method and by doping with rare earth elements. Here, we present a microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of iron oxide MNPs with actual gadolinium (III) doping from 0.5 to 5.1 mol.%. …”
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Advancing Environmental Sustainability: A Comprehensive Review of Waste-Based Composite Materials for Efficient Electromagnetic Shielding and Absorption by Mohamed Ouda, Ala A. Abu Sanad, Aparna Krishna, Munther Issa Kandah, Jamal Kurdi

“…The surge in electronic devices and wireless communication technologies has increased the demand for effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and microwave-absorbing materials. Traditional EMI shielding materials, which predominantly utilize metals and polymer composites, pose significant environmental challenges due to their non-biodegradable nature. …”
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Validation of an AMSR2 Thin-Ice Thickness Algorithm for Global Sea-Ice-Covered Oceans Using Satellite and In Situ Observations by Kazuki Nakata, Misako Kachi, Rigen Shimada, Eri Yoshizawa, Masato Ito, Kay I. Ohshima

“…The detection of thin-ice thickness using satellite microwave radiometers is a strong tool for estimating sea-ice production in coastal polynyas, which leads to dense water formation driving ocean thermohaline circulation. …”
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Toxicity Evaluation of a Polyphenolic Extract from Flourensia cernua DC through Artemia Lethality Assay, Hemolytic Activity, and Acute Oral Test by Yulma Lizbeth Aguirre-García, Ainara Castillo-Manzanares, Lissethe Palomo-Ligas, Juan Alberto Ascacio-Valdés, Lizeth Guadalupe Campos-Múzquiz, Sandra Cecilia Esparza-González, Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera, Sendar Daniel Nery-Flores

“…The extract was obtained through a novel ultrasound-microwave extraction and purified by ion-exchange chromatography. …”
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Plant-Derived Compounds in Hemp Seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.): Extraction, Identification and Bioactivity—A Review by Virginia Tanase Apetroaei, Daniela Ionela Istrati, Camelia Vizireanu

“…Mechanical pressing extraction, steam distillation, solvent-based methods (Soxhlet, maceration), and advanced techniques such as microwave-assisted and supercritical fluid extraction were evaluated. …”
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Methods for Extracting Immune-Response Modulating Agents of Plant Origin by Oksana V. Kozlova, Natalia S. Velichkovich, Elizaveta R. Faskhutdinova, Olga A. Neverova, Andrey N. Petrov

“…Modern extraction methods rely on carbon dioxide, microwave treatment, ultrasonic processing, and pressure. …”
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Accurate Modeling of GaN HEMTs Oriented to Analysis of Kink Effects in S₂₂ and h₂₁: An Effective Machine Learning Approach by Zegen Zhu, Gianni Bosi, Antonio Raffo, Giovanni Crupi, Jialin Cai

“…In this work, for the first time, a machine learning behavioral modeling methodology based on gate recurrent unit (GRU) is developed and used to model and then analyze the kink effects (KEs) in the output reflection coefficient <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$(S_{22})$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and the short-circuit current gain <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$(h_{21})$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of an advanced microwave transistor. The device under test (DUT) is a 0.25-<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mu \text{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) on silicon carbide (SiC) substrate, which has a large gate periphery of 1.5 mm. …”
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Application of WiMAX technology in difficult geographical conditions: Perspectives for mountain environment by Rustamova D. F., Suleymanov N. M., Gafarov G. A., Bakhshaliyeva S. V., Marasulov M., Rizaeva Sh.

“…WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a telecommunications technology designed to provide universal wireless communication over long distances for a wide range of devices (from workstations and notebook computers to mobile phones). …”
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Soil moisture retrieval over agricultural region through machine learning and sentinel 1 observations by Deepanshu Lakra, Deepanshu Lakra, Shobhit Pipil, Prashant K. Srivastava, Suraj Kumar Singh, Manika Gupta, Rajendra Prasad

“…The present study provided a comprehensive evaluation of a wide range of advanced machine learning algorithms for Soil Moisture (SM) estimation from microwave Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) backscatter observations over the wheat fields. …”
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A Novel Composite Material Designed from FeSi Powder and Mn0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4 Ferrite by Magdalena Streckova, Radovan Bures, Maria Faberova, Pavel Kurek, Pavla Roupcova, Hynek Hadraba, Vladimir Girman, Jozef Strecka

“…The final microcomposite samples were prepared by a combination of the traditional PM compaction technique supplemented with unconventional microwave sintering process of the prepared green compacts. …”
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Assessing power-to-heat technologies for industrial electrification: A multi-criteria decision analysis approach by Arman Ashabi, Mohamed Mostafa, Andriy Hryshchenko, Ken Bruton, Dominic T.J. O’sullivan

“…In contrast, Plasma Technology and Microwave and Radio frequency heaters are regarded as the least effective, with continuously low ratings, making them less desirable alternatives. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and Multivariate Profiling of Rare Earth Elements in Coffee by Aleksandra Savić, Jelena Mutić, Milica Lučić, Jelena Vesković, Andrijana Miletić, Antonije Onjia

“…The method was validated using certified reference material (NIST SRM 1547), recovery tests at four fortification levels, and comparisons with microwave-assisted digestion (MAD). Excellent accuracy and precision were achieved, with recovery rates ranging from 80.1% to 112% and relative standard deviations (RSD%) below 14%. …”
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Using Spatial Regression to Model Potentially Toxic Metal (PTM) Mobility Based on Physicochemical Soil Properties by Melissa A. Magno, Arpita Nandi, Ingrid E. Luffman

“…Samples were analyzed for Zn, Mn, Cu, Pb, and Cd by microwave-assisted acid digestion and flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) (12–1,354 mg/kg Zn, 6–2,574 mg/kg Mn, 1–65 mg/kg Cu, 33–2,271 mg/kg Pb, and 7–40 mg/kg Cd). …”
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Various Textiles-Based Comparative Analysis of a Millimeter Wave Miniaturized Novel Antenna Design for Body-Centric Communications by Mohammad Monirujjaman Khan, Kaisarul Islam, Md. Nakib Alam Shovon, Mehedi Masud, Mohammed Baz, Mohammed A. AlZain

“…The antenna was designed and simulated using computer simulation technology (CST) microwave studio software. Simulated results show that, in free-space, the antenna achieved a high bandwidth of 11.6 GHz with a center frequency of 60.01 GHz. …”
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Enhanced quantitative precipitation estimation through the opportunistic use of Ku TV-SAT links via a dual-channel procedure by L. Gelbart, L. Barthès, F. Mercier-Tigrine, A. Chazottes, C. Mallet

“…<p>Earth–satellite microwave links such as TV-SAT can help for rainfall monitoring and could be a complement or an alternative to ground-based weather radars, rain gauges or Earth observation satellites. …”
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Seasonal Land Use and Land Cover Mapping in South American Agricultural Watersheds Using Multisource Remote Sensing: The Case of Cuenca Laguna Merín, Uruguay by Giancarlo Alciaturi, Shimon Wdowinski, María del Pilar García-Rodríguez, Virginia Fernández

“…Results indicate a low significance of microwave inputs relative to optical features. Short-wave infrared bands and transformations such as the Normalised Vegetation Index, Land Surface Water Index and Enhanced Vegetation Index demonstrate the highest importance. …”
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Solvothermal synthesis of polyvinyl pyrrolidone encapsulated, amine-functionalized copper ferrite and its use as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent. by Fatemeh Heydari, Ágnes M Ilosvai, Noémi Kovács, Domokos Máthé, Ferenc Kristály, Lajos Daróczi, Zoltán Kaleta, Béla Viskolcz, Miklós Nagy, László Vanyorek, László Forgách, Krisztián Szigeti

“…Copper ferrite nanoparticles for use as MRI contrast agents were synthesized using two different methods. A novel microwave-assisted (MW) solvothermal method was developed and compared to a conventional 12-hour synthesis (Reflux) as an eco-friendlier approach. …”
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Deep eutectic solvent-assisted carbon quantum dots from biomass Triticum aestivum: A fluorescent sensor for nanomolar detection of dual analytes mercury (Ⅱ) and glutathione by Shivam Khare, Neeraj Sohal, Mandeep Kaur, Banibrata Maity

“…In this work, we present a simple, fast, and environment-friendly microwave synthesis approach for the synthesis of DES-assisted nitrogen and chloride co-doped CQDs (N,Cl-CQDs) using a choline chloride-urea based DES. …”
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Properties of Nanocrystals-formulated Aluminosilicate Bricks by Francesca Conciauro, Emanuela Filippo, Claudia Carlucci, Viviana Vergaro, Francesca Baldassarre, Rosaria D’Amato, Gaetano Terranova, Caterina Lorusso, Paolo Maria Congedo, Barbara Federica Scremin, Giuseppe Ciccarella

“…Anatase titania nanocrystals, together with the nano-aluminium hydroxide ones, were synthesized via microwave-assisted procedures, with the use of different additives and without the final calcination steps. …”
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Assessment of fluoride bio-accessibility in early childhood diets by Jelena Kronic, Ralph M. Duckworth, Claudio Angione, Steven M. Levy, Fatemeh Vida Zohoori

“…Additionally, fluoride concentration of milk samples was determined using a combination of microwave-assisted acid digestion and the direct method of fluoride analysis.ResultsMean (SD) fluoride bio-accessibility for individual food samples was 44.7% (37.5%). …”
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