Synthesis, Novel Crystal Structure, and β-Amyloid Binding Property of Re(I) (tricarbonyl)+ EHIDA Analogue by Yang Yang, Jia Xin Zhang, Lin Zhu, Huabei Zhang

“…The neutral compound Re(CO)3(L) showed binding affinity to Aβ aggregates at micromolar level by fluorescence spectroscopy, and this work will encourage for further exploration of imaging agents labeled by T99mc(CO)3+ center as probes for β-amyloid plaques in vivo.…”
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Solvent-Free MgO-Functionalized Mesoporous Catalysts for Jatropha Oil Transesterification by Anamagreth Andrew, Jamidu Katima, Keat Teong Lee, James Epiphan Gabriel Mdoe

“…The resultant modified mesoporous silicas MgO/MTS-CNSL were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR, N2 adsorption/desorption), and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX). …”
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Effect of Gamma-Irradiated Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene on the High- and Low-Temperature Properties of Bitumen by Perviz Ahmedzade, Alexander Fainleib, Taylan Günay, Olga Starostenko, Tetyana Kovalinska

“…The effects of the γ-LDPER on original and aged bitumen were investigated by means of morphological, chemical, and physical testing program, including FTIR spectroscopy, conventional tests, rotational viscosity (RV), dynamic shear rheometer (DSR), and bending beam rheometer (BBR) tests. …”
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Size Dependence of the Band Gap of Core–Shell Tantalum and Tantalum Oxide (V) Nanoclusters by Valentin A. Shilov, Petr V. Borisyuk, Diana V. Bortko, Smagul Karazhanov, Yuri Y. Lebedinskii, Oleg S. Vasilyev

“…Using the Reflected Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (REELS), the dependence of the band gap width on the nanocluster size was determined. …”
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Characterization of Alkaline Treatment and Fiber Content on the Physical, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Ground Coffee Waste/Oxobiodegradable HDPE Biocomposites by Ming Yee Tan, Hoo Tien Nicholas Kuan, Meng Chuen Lee

“…The composites were characterized using structural (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)), thermal (thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)), mechanical (tensile and impact test) properties, and water absorption. …”
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Antioxidant Activity and Isolation of Luteoline from Centaurea behen L. Grown in Iran by Akbar Esmaeili, Zahra Mousavi, Maryam Shokrollahi, Ali Shafaghat

“…Flavonoids are secondary metabolites providing Ultraviolet-visible (UV) spectroscopy protection and color in almost all terrestrial plants and fruits. …”
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Effective removal of heavy metal ions (Pb, Cu, and Cd) from contaminated water by limestone mine wastes by Aya T. Fathy, Mohamed A. Moneim, Ezzat A. Ahmed, Abdalla M. El-Ayaat, Fatma M. Dardir

“…The characterization of Limestone and calcined limestone was studied by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Surface area measurements (BET). …”
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Development of detection system for lead ions in mixture solutions using UV-Vis measurements with peptide immobilized microbeads by Shuhei Yoshida, Koki Yoshida, Yoshio Hamada, Takaaki Tsuruoka, Kenji Usui

“…This method could detect Pb2+ at low concentrations equivalent to inductively coupled plasmon-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Using the detected values to create a calibration curve, it was found that there was a positive correlation between the concentration of Pb2+ and absorbance, which also made it possible to quantify sub-µM Pb2+ in the solutions. …”
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From Spectra to Signatures: Detecting Fentanyl in Human Nails with ATR–FTIR and Machine Learning by Aubrey Barney, Václav Trojan, Radovan Hrib, Ashley Newland, Jan Halámek, Lenka Halámková

“…These results show that ATR–FTIR spectroscopy in combination with machine learning can effectively differentiate donors who have used fentanyl and those who have not and that human nails are a viable sample matrix for toxicology.…”
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Fabrication of pH-Responsive Chitosan/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Metronidazole and Antibacterial Properties by Zerihun Feyissa, Gemechu Deressa Edossa, Tariku Bayisa Bedasa, Leta Guta Inki

“…Functional groups and covalent and hydrogen bonds formed, thermal stability, phase structure, and morphology were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Brij-35 Stabilized IrO2 Nanoclusters As Highly Effective Catalyst In The Degradation Of Acid Orange 10: A Comparative Study by Rajni Lasyal, Shakunj Rajput

“…The progress of the degradation process was monitored by UV-vis spectroscopy. Using Polyvinylpyrrolidone stabilized iridium oxide nanoclusters as a catalyst is a very promising approach for the remediation of acid orange 10 due to the fast degradation rate and high degradation efficiency. …”
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Comparison of Serum Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Females with Ovarian and Uterine Tumors by Hiba Ghmeedh Adhab, Liwaa Hussein Mahdi, Eman M. Al-Hilo

“…Blood samples were obtained and analyzed using flame-atomic absorption spectroscopy spectrometry in Najaf City, Iraq. Results: Serum zinc levels exhibited lower concentration (4.73 ± 1.92) in patients with malignant uterine tumors than those with benign uterine tumors (10.80 ± 1.87, P = 0.000). …”
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The analysis of carrier transport mechanism at the interface of BZOPET-GR Schottky contact by Jianhua Zhang, Yapeng Li, Jiqiang Jia, Zhaoyu Luo

“…X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analysis revealed a reduction in oxygen vacancies with increasing B ion doping. …”
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Effects of Ozone Pretreatment and Lauric Acid Modification on the Structure and Properties of Banana Starch by CONG Xiaofei, ZHENG Lili, ZHENG Xiaoyan, XIAO Dao, AI Binling, YANG Yang, SHENG Zhanwu, YANG Jinsong

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed that banana starch and lauric acid formed non-V-type and V-type complexes through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. …”
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High temperature corrosion of commercial FeCrAl alloys (Kanthal AF) in nitrogen gas by Veskovič-Bukudura S., Kovač J., Karpe B., Umek P., Nagode A., Cerc-Korošec R., Bizjak M.

“…The microstructure is characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), and focused ion beam (FIB-EDX) analysis. …”
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SiO2/TiO2 Composite Coating on Light Substrates for Photocatalytic Decontamination of Water by Hana Bíbová, Lenka Hykrdová, Hiep Hoang, Milan Eliáš, Jaromír Jirkovský

“…Detail characterization of the coated Liapor was obtained by XRF, SEM/EDX, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and surface area measurements. Outdoor experiments were carried out with calcined Liapor and oxalic acid or methylene blue under sunlight on pilot reactors in the Czech Republic and Vietnam. …”
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High Quality GaAs Epilayers Grown on Si Substrate Using 100 nm Ge Buffer Layer by Wei-Cheng Kuo, Hung-Chi Hsieh, Wu Chih-Hung, Huang Wen-Hsiang, Chien-Chieh Lee, Jenq-Yang Chang

“…The GaAs and Ge epilayers quality was verified by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and spectroscopy ellipsometry (SE). The full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the Ge and GaAs epilayers in XRD is 406 arcsec and 220 arcsec, respectively. …”
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Mulberry Juice-Derived Carbon Quantum Dots as a Cu2+ Ion Sensor: Investigating the Influence of Fruit Ripeness on the Optical Properties by Chiayee Salih Ajaj, Diyar Sadiq

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) showed that there were oxygen-containing groups, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that the carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were graphitic. …”
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Discovery and Verification of Gelsolin as a Potential Biomarker of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma in a Chinese Population: Examining Differential Protein Expression using an Itraq Label... by Nai-Jun Fan, Chun-Fang Gao, Chang-Song Wang, Jing-Jing Lv, Guang Zhao, Xin-Hua Sheng, Xiu-Li Wang, Dong-Hui Li, Qing-Yin Liu, Jian Yin

“…Proteomics combined with mass spectroscopy and liquid chromatography are emerging as powerful tools that have led to the discovery of potential markers in cancer biomarker discovery in several types of cancers. …”
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Terahertz Science and Technology in Astronomy, Telecommunications, and Biophysics by Jing Li, Xianjin Deng, Yangmei Li, Jie Hu, Wei Miao, Changxing Lin, Jun Jiang, Shengcai Shi

“…In THz astronomy, it highlights major discoveries and ongoing projects, emphasizing the role of advanced superconducting technologies, including superconductor–insulator–superconductor (SIS) mixers, hot electron boundedness spectroscopy (HEB), transition-edge sensors (TESs), and kinetic inductance detectors (KIDs), while exploring prospects in the field. …”
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