Electrical Characterization of Si/ZnO Nanorod PN Heterojunction Diode by Sadia Muniza Faraz, Wakeel Shah, Naveed Ul Hassan Alvi, Omer Nur, Qamar Ul Wahab

“…The electrical characterization of p-Silicon (Si) and n-Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorod heterojunction diode has been performed. …”
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LPG gas sensing performance of the SnO2 thin films influenced by the dielectric and conducting properties by Amit Tanwar, Rashmi Menon, Maya Verma, Sandeep Mahajan, Divya Haridas

“…Abstract This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the dielectric properties and DC conductivity of three tin (IV) oxide (SnO2) thin films with varying thicknesses 30 nm, 90 nm, and 150 nm and explores their influence on gas sensing performance. …”
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Effects of modulating probiotics on greenhouse gas emissions and yield in rice paddies by Shang-Hung Pao, Hewder Wu, Hwey-Lian Hsieh, Chang-Po Chen, Hsing-Juh Lin

“…The probiotic treatment resulted in a 47.58% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a 21.53% reduction in methane (CH4) emissions, and an impressive 88.50% reduction in nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions over the growing season. We also observed a 27.75% increase in rice yield with the probiotic treatment. …”
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Scaling Logic Area With Multitier Standard Cells by Florian Freye, Christian Lanius, Hossein Hashemi Shadmehri, Diana Gohringer, Tobias Gemmeke

“…While the footprint of digital complementary metal-oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) circuits has continued to decrease over the years, physical limitations for further intralayer geometric scaling become apparent. …”
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Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Genetically Selected Mouse Lines: Genetic Linkage with Quantitative Trait Locus Controlling Antibody Response by Francisca Vorraro, Wafa H. K. Cabrera, Orlando G. Ribeiro, José Ricardo Jensen, Marcelo De Franco, Olga M. Ibañez, Nancy Starobinas

“…The higher resistance of HIII as compared to LIII mice extended to higher infective doses and was correlated with enhanced production of IFN-γ and nitric oxide production by peritoneal and lymph node cells, in HIII males and females. …”
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Immuno-enhancing effects of surimi products including functional ingredients in vitro and in vivo zebrafish model by Dong-Hyeon Kim, Heeseob Lee, Hye-Won Yang, You-Jin Jeon

“…FSPs showed the protective effects against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative stressed Vero cells and promoted nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.7 cells and zebrafish larvae. …”
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Electrochemical Study of Anodized Titanium in Phosphoric Acid by M. Khadiri, M. Elyaagoubi, R. Idouhli, Y. Koumya, O. Zakir, J. Benzakour, A. Benyaich, A. Abouelfida, A. Outzourhit

“…The results showed that the obtained films are composed of poorly crystallized TiO2 oxide. Electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy studies revealed that the thickness of the formed film increases with increasing anodization potential. …”
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An Efficient Metal-Free Hydrophilic Carbon as a Counter Electrode for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Mojgan Kouhnavard, Norasikin Ahmad Ludin, Babak Vazifehkhah Ghaffari, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Norshazlinah Abdul Karim, Mikio Miyake

“…CE was prepared by doctor blading a hydrophilic carbon (HC) particle on a fluorine-doped tin oxide substrate. Thereafter, HC CE was characterized using X-ray diffraction, profilometry, four-point probe testing, and cyclic voltammetry. …”
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Metabolomic profiling of amines in sepsis predicts changes in NOS canonical pathways. by Abel Tesfai, Niall MacCallum, Nicholas S Kirkby, Hime Gashaw, Nicola Gray, Elizabeth Want, Gregory J Quinlan, Sharon Mumby, James M Leiper, Mark Paul-Clark, Blerina Ahmetaj-Shala, Jane A Mitchell

“…<h4>Rationale</h4>Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) is a biomarker/target in sepsis. …”
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Adsorption of Cu (II) and Cd (II) from Wastewater by Sodium Alginate Modified Materials by Yingying Zhao, Linchuan Zhan, Zhongjun Xue, Kianpoor Kalkhajeh Yusef, Hongxiang Hu, Mengjun Wu

“…In this study, sodium alginate composite gel (SACL) was synthesized from sodium alginate (SA), polyethylene glycol oxide (PEO), and nanomaterials to remove wastewater Cu (II) and Cd (II). …”
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UV and Visible Light-Induced Photocatalytic Efficiency of Polyaniline/Titanium Dioxide Heterostructures by Yongqiang Fu, Marcin Janczarek

“…The concept of using polyaniline/titanium dioxide heterostructures as efficient photocatalysts is based on the synergistic effect of conducting polymer and metal oxide semiconductors. Due to inconclusive literature reports, the effect of different polyaniline/TiO₂ ratios on photocatalytic activity under UV and visible light was investigated. …”
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Surface properties of friction stir welded dissimilar joints of AA7075 and Mg-WE43 alloys: Effect of positional arrangement by Tariq Ahmad, Nadeem Fayaz Lone, Noor Zaman Khan, Babar Ahmad, Arshad Noor Siddiquee, Daolun Chen

“…The higher grain refinement improved wear resistance due to higher grain boundary density and greater chances of formation of protective oxide films. The current work thus enhances the practical applicability of AA7075/Mg-WE43 welds for lightweighting of automotive structures.…”
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Bioactivity of Nonedible Parts of Punica granatum L.: A Potential Source of Functional Ingredients by Nawraj Rummun, Jhoti Somanah, Srishti Ramsaha, Theeshan Bahorun, Vidushi S. Neergheen-Bhujun

“…The flower extract exhibited high ferric reducing, nitric oxide scavenging, and iron (II) ions chelation and significantly inhibited microsomal lipid peroxidation. …”
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Enhancing visible luminescence in sprayed-ZnO nanostructure through Cu doping by Fatima Zohra Bedia, Asma Bedia, Sidi Mohammed Bedia, Nabila Maloufi, Michel Aillerie, Khadidja Rahmoun

“…Cu-doped ZnO (CZO) is a low-cost, oxide-friendly material synthesized in various ratios (0%, 1%, 2%, and 3%) via spray pyrolysis on a glass substrate at 350 °C. …”
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Woods Charred at Low Temperatures and Their Modification for the Adsorption of Cr(VI) Ions from Aqueous Solution by Zhenze Li, Takeshi Katsumi, Toru Inui, Shigeyoshi Imaizumi

“…Coating the char with nano-scale iron oxide greatly improved its adsorption affinity towards Cr(VI) ions, with a higher adsorption affinity (Henry's law K d = 2.988 ℓ/mg) and an enhanced Cr(VI) ion adsorption capacity (53.45 mg/g) being accomplished within a much shorter equilibration time (24 h). …”
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Growth of MoS₂ Nanosheets on Brush-Shaped PI–ZnO Hybrid Nanofibers and Study of the Photocatalytic Performance by Zhenjun Chang, Zhengzheng Liao, Jie Han, Qiang Liu, Xiaoling Sun

“…In this paper, a simple and efficient strategy was developed for preparing hybrid nanofibers of zinc oxide–molybdenum disulfide (ZnO–MoS₂) grown on polyimide (PI) nanofibers by combining electrospinning, a high-pressure hydrothermal process, and in situ growth. …”
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Efficacy of Plantago major Homoeopathic Mother Tincture as Mouth Wash in Comparison with Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.2%) Mouthwash in Management of Oral Hygiene among Students: A Do... by Kunal Deshmukh, Sahana Hegde Shetiya, Parth Aphale, Anindita Dutta, Dharmendra B. Sharma, Garvit Singh

“…It also augments the production of nitric oxide which plays a role in protecting the gingival tissues against infection. …”
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Preparation, Physical-Chemical Characterization, and Cytocompatibility of Polymeric Calcium Phosphate Cements by Rania M. Khashaba, Mervet Moussa, Christopher Koch, Arthur R. Jurgensen, David M. Missimer, Ronny L. Rutherford, Norman B. Chutkan, James L. Borke

“…Monocalcium phosphate, calcium oxide, and synthetic hydroxyapatite were combined with either modified polyacrylic acid, light activated polyalkenoic acid, or polymethyl vinyl ether maleic acid to obtain Types I, II, and III CPCs. …”
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Macro- and micro-galvanic corrosion of friction stir welding 6061-T6 Al and C1100 Cu dissimilar joints by Yi-Ting Wu, I-Chung Cheng, Chao-Sung Lin

“…The stir zone tested individually showed that Al/CuAl2/Cu9Al4/Cu micro-galvanic coupling resulted in a uniform Al oxide/hydroxide layer on Al. Conversely, the surface of CuAl2 was porous and rich in Cu because of the dealloying of Al. …”
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Enhancing Activity of Pd-Based/rGO Catalysts by Al-Si-Na Addition in Ethanol Electrooxidation in Alkaline Medium by Minh Dang Nguyen, Lien Thi Tran, Quang Minh Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Thu Ha Thi Vu

“…The article presents modified Pd-based catalysts supported on reduced graphene oxide (rGO), used in the electrooxidation reaction of ethanol in alkaline medium. …”
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