Corrosion Inhibiting Mechanism of Nitrite Ion on the Passivation of Carbon Steel and Ductile Cast Iron for Nuclear Power Plants by K. T. Kim, H. W. Kim, H. Y. Chang, B. T. Lim, H. B. Park, Y. S. Kim

“…In addition, the film is mainly composed of iron oxide due to the oxidation by NO2- ion; however, regardless of the alloys, nitrogen compounds (not nitrite) were detected at the outermost surface but were not incorporated in the inner oxide.…”
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Upconverter loaded MoS2 counter electrode for broadband dye-sensitized solar cell applications by J. Kawya, M. Durairaj, S. Anandan, T. C. Sabari Girisun

“…Oxide UCs show greater electrocatalytic activity, which might be owed to the films exposed with more catalytic active sites favourable for ion transportation in the I−/I−3 electrolyte. …”
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Performance evaluation of HMA using recycled brick powder as filler with Superpave aggregate gradation by Tamiru Habte, Getachew Kebede, Agon Elmer, Anteneh Geremew

“…Chemical analysis of the RBP indicated that silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, and iron oxide collectively constituted 62,68; 14,74 and 9,16 %, respectively, of its composition satisfying the minimum requirements for natural pozzolan materials. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Steel Component Coatings for Substations/Converter Stations with Both Fire and Corrosion Prevention Functions by Yu Liu, Baohui Chen, Chuanping Wu, Tiannian Zhou, Bichen Pan

“…The use of synthesized nano zinc oxide-modified graphene oxide as a fireproof filler significantly improves the physical barrier effect and corrosion resistance of the coating. …”
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Synthesis of Silica-Coated Fe3O4 Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Method: Characterization and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity by Goshu Asab, Enyew Amare Zereffa, Teshome Abdo Seghne

“…The SEM micrographs of the uncoated Fe3O4 oxide revealed the agglomeration of the magnetite (Fe3O4) particles. …”
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Studies of the Adsorption of SO, H and O on a CrO Surface by an Electrical Conductivity Technique by Mahmoud M. Khader, Mahmoud M. Saleh, Ahmad M. Mohammad

“…Electrical conductivity measurements have been used to detect extremely small changes in the oxygen content of oxide semiconductors in contact with reducing or oxidizing gases. …”
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The Photocatalytic Activity and Compact Layer Characteristics of TiO2 Films Prepared Using Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering by H. C. Chang, H. H. Huang, C. Y. Wu, R. Q. Hsu, C. Y. Hsu

“…TiO2 compact layers are used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) to prevent charge recombination between the electrolyte and the transparent conductive substrate (indium tin oxide, ITO; fluorine-doped tin oxide, FTO). Thin TiO2 compact layers are deposited onto ITO/glass by means of radio frequency (rf) magnetron sputtering, using deposition parameters that ensure greater photocatalytic activity and increased DSSC conversion efficiency. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Adrenomedullin on Acute Lung Injury Induced by Carrageenan in Mice by Talero Elena, Di Paola Rosanna, Mazzon Emanuela, Emanuela Esposito, Motilva Virginia, Cuzzocrea Salvatore

“…Moreover, AM inhibited the induction of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), thereby abating the generation of nitric oxide (NO) and prevented the oxidative and nitroxidative lung tissue injury, as shown by the reduction of nitrotyrosine, malondialdehyde (MDA), and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) levels. …”
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Interfacial structure and strengthening mechanisms of NiO-coated graphene reinforced aluminum matrix composites by Xin Gao, Dong Ai, Jiahao Zhang, Hongyan Yue, Xiaohua Zhang, Chunyu Zhang, Zhongkai Zhang, Jing Chang

“…In this paper, nickel oxide nanoparticle-coated reduced graphene oxide (NiO@rGO) reinforcements were synthesized by alcohol-thermal and annealing process. …”
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Preparation of Silicon-Carbon-Graphene Composites and their Application to Lithium Ion Secondary Battery by Sun Kyung Kim, Chan Mi Kim, Hankwon Chang, Hee Dong Jang

“…Aerosol process and heat-treatment were employed to prepare the Si-C-GR composites using a colloidal mixture of silicon, glucose, and graphene oxide (GO) precursor. Fabrication of the Si-C-GR composites was composed of two stages. …”
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Evaluation of the Volume Stability and Resource Benefit of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag and Its Asphalt Mixture Based on Field Application by Yuechao Zhao, Jiangkai Song, Jun Xie, Fusong Wang, Meizhu Chen, Shaopeng Wu

“…The results showed that the free calcium oxide content of BOF slag is positively related to the particle sizes. …”
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Electrodepositing Ag on Anodized Stainless Steel for Enhanced Antibacterial Properties and Corrosion Resistance by Yi Shao, Yue Jiang, Yongfeng Wang, Qiangsheng Dong, Cheng Wang, Yan Wang, Feng Xue, Chenglin Chu, Jing Bai

“…The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis revealed the close binding mechanism between the Ag particles and the micropores in the oxide layer. Furthermore, the antibacterial stainless steel has an antibacterial rate of 99% against <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>) and good biocompatibility. …”
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Combined Effect of Compression Ratio and Fuel Injection Pressure on CI Engine Equipped with CRDi System Using Prosopis juliflora Methyl Ester/Diesel Blends by T. Ramesh, A. P. Sathiyagnanam, Melvin Victor De Poures, P. Murugan

“…With an augmentation in the compression ratio from 16 to 19, carbon monoxide and unburnt hydrocarbon discharge diminished, but the nitrogen oxide discharges augmented. FIP also had an impact of increasing the pressures on the in-cylinder, NHR, brake thermal efficiency, and nitrogen oxide and reducing the emissions of smoke, CO, and UBHC. …”
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Selenoprotein S Attenuates Tumor Necrosis Factor-α-Induced Dysfunction in Endothelial Cells by Siyuan Cui, Lili Men, Yu Li, Yingshuo Zhong, Shanshan Yu, Fang Li, Jianling Du

“…We first demonstrated that the upregulation of SelS enhances the levels of nitric oxide and endothelial nitric oxide synthase in tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α-treated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). …”
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Immediate Patient Satisfaction with Dental Esthetics After Endodontic and Prosthodontic Treatment of Dental Dyschromia by Adrian Jantea, Sorin Gheorghe Mihali, Dan Lolos, Anca Tudor, Roxana Oancea, Liliana Porojan

“…<b>Methods:</b> A total of 104 patients, including 43 men and 61 women, underwent treatment using lithium disilicate restorations for esthetic zones and zirconium oxide restorations for regions with higher occlusal demands. …”
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Antioxidant Capacity and Radical Scavenging Effect of Polyphenol Rich Mallotus philippenensis Fruit Extract on Human Erythrocytes: An In Vitro Study by Mayank Gangwar, Manish Kumar Gautam, Amit Kumar Sharma, Yamini B. Tripathi, R. K. Goel, Gopal Nath

“…Superoxide, hydroxyl radical, lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide assay showed a comparable scavenging activity compared to its standard. …”
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Understanding the Relationship Between Cerebrovascular Disease and the Gut Microbiome by William Roth, Elaine Lo, Orlando De Leon, Sajid Suriya, Farima Fakhri, James R. Brorson, Sean Polster, Tareq Kass‐Hout, Shyam Prabhakaran, James E. Siegler

“…Several of these toxic metabolites, including trimethylamine and trimethylamine N‐oxide, have been extensively studied in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. …”
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The Composition of Emissions from Sanding Corian® with Different Sandpapers by Seungkoo Kang, Huayan Liang, Yong Qian, Chaolong Qi

“…Three sandpaper materials (ceramic, silicon carbide, and aluminum oxide) were tested to distinguish the contribution of aluminum-containing dust in the emission from Corian® and sandpaper itself. …”
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Studying the impact of chitosan salicylaldehyde/schiff base/CuFe2O4 in PC3 cells via theoretical studies and inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling by Ghada H. Elsayed, Asmaa M. Fahim

“…Abstract In this elucidation, the nucleophilic attack of salicyladehyde with chitosan, which was obtained from the shrimp shell, afforded the cellulose aldehyde (Schiff base), and then the dispersion of CuFe2O4 on the surface of cellulose aldehyde gave the novel nanomaterial of bimetallic oxide, which was confirmed through spectral analysis such as FT-IR, NMR, SEM, and XRD analysis. …”
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The Enrichment Mechanism of REE at Sulfate and Methane Transition Zone (SMTZ) of the Northern Part of the South China Sea by Xie Rui, Wu Daidai, Wei Jiangong, Wang Liaoliang, Liu Lihua, Li Wenjing, Wu Gang, Guo Xudong

“…And the AOM caused the decrease of the REE-rich Fe-Mn oxides (hydroxides) phase and increase of the REE-rich carbonate phase. …”
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