Vehicle Emission Factors for Particulate and Gaseous Pollutants in an Urban Tunnel in Xi’an, China by Danting Zhao, Hong Chen, Haipeng Shao, Xiaoke Sun

“…To understand on-road vehicle emissions and update emission factors (EFs), traffic volume data and emissions of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 µm (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOX), hydrocarbon (HC), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for mixed vehicles were investigated at the Wenchang Gate-Peace Gate Tunnel in Xi’an over 11 days. …”
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A comprehensive study to optimize organic/inorganic ETL and HTL materials on double perovskite layer Cs2AgBiBr6 solar cells with SCAPS 1D simulator by Jabir Hakami

“…Despite their progress, optimizing device performance remains a critical challenge, particularly in selecting appropriate materials for key layers such as transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), electron transport layers (ETLs), and hole transport layers (HTLs). …”
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Characteristics of Soil Profile Greenhouse Gas Concentrations and Fluxes of Alpine Grassland as Affected by Livestock Grazing by Mingyuan Yin, Xiaopeng Gao, Yanyan Li, Yufeng Wu, Wennong Kuang, Fanjiang Zeng

“…In contrast, soil profile nitrous oxide (N₂O) concentration did not vary with depth, possibly resulting from the relatively low soil moisture in the semiarid grassland, which increased air diffusivity across the soil profile. …”
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Nanostructure‐Mediated Photothermal Effect for Reinforcing Physical Killing Activity of Nanorod Arrays by Guannan Zhang, Zehao Li, Menlin Sun, Ying Lu, Jianbo Song, Wangping Duan, Xiaobo Huang, Ruiqiang Hang, Xiaohong Yao, Paul K Chu, Xiangyu Zhang

“…This photothermal platform, in conjunction with thermosensitive nitric oxide therapy, is applied to treat titanium implant infection. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of innovative GA@Ag-CuO nanocomposite with potent antimicrobial and anticancer properties by Amr H. Hashem, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Sabiha Fatima, Saeedah M. Almutairi, Mohamed A. Ghorab, Ahmed I. El-Batal, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad

“…In the current study, a novel nanocomposite based on Gum Arabic, silver and copper oxide nanoparticles (GA@Ag-CuO nanocomposite) was synthesized to overcome the problem of microbial infection and in cancer treatment. …”
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Emission Characteristics of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Construction Equipment by Sungwoon Jung, Sunmoon Kim, Yunsung Lim, Jongtae Lee, Taekho Chung, Heekyoung Hong, Sunhee Mun, Seunghwan Lee, Woojun Jang, Jaehyun Lim

“…As a result of the after-treatment systems, which utilized a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR), CO, NMHC, and NOx emissions from the Tier 4-compliant excavator were lower than those from the Tier 3-compliant diesel engine and excavator. …”
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Midgut immune profiling and functional characterization of Aedes aegypti ABC transporter gene(s) using systemic and local bacterial challenges by Vikas Kumar, Shilpi Garg, Diksha Sisodia, Lalita Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar, Vishal Saxena

“…The AaeABCG3 gene silencing exhibited a significant reduction of midgut bacterial load through the induction of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in sugar-fed and systemic bacterial-challenged mosquitoes. …”
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Effects of microbial fermentation on the anti-inflammatory activity of Chinese yam polysaccharides by Jinchu Yang, Yi Zheng, Yongfeng Yang, Zhenzhen Huang, Gangchun Sun, Renyong Zhao, Wen-Wen Zhou, Kit-Leong Cheong, Zichao Wang, Shouai Feng, Qiuling Wang, Meng Li

“…However, CYP-LP had superior anti-inflammatory activity to CYP-NF and is more effective in regulating superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6 release in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. …”
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Liraglutide Enhances the Activity of the ACE-2/Ang(1–7)/Mas Receptor Pathway in Lungs of Male Pups from Food-Restricted Mothers and Prevents the Reduction of SP-A by J. Fandiño, A. A. Vaz, L. Toba, M. Romaní-Pérez, L. González-Matías, F. Mallo, Y. Diz-Chaves

“…Liraglutide also increased endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression in MPFR lungs, reflecting the activation of MasR by angiotensin 1–7. …”
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High Quality–Factor All–Dielectric Metacavity for Label–Free Biosensing by Yuqiao Zheng, Jiacheng Sun, Yaqing Ma, Hongyong Zhang, Zhen Cui, Giannis G. Paschos, Xixi Song, Ying Tao, Pavlos Savvidis, Wei Kong, Liaoyong Wen, Sumin Bian, Mohamad Sawan

“…Large‐scale low‐cost metacavity biosensors are realized by combining anodic aluminum oxide template technique and wafer bonding. Experimentally, the metacavity biosensor demonstrates a notable quality‐factor (maximum 4140) and high bulk refractometric sensitivity (450 nm RIU−1), resulting in an unprecedented figure‐of‐merit (1670 RIU−1). …”
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Theranostic nanoemulsions suppress macrophage-mediated acute inflammation in rats by Riddhi Vichare, Yalcin Kulahci, Rebecca McCallin, Fatih Zor, Fatma Nurefsan Selek, Lu Liu, Caitlin Crelli, Anneliese Troidle, Michele Herneisey, James M. Nichols, Andrew J. Shepherd, Vijay S. Gorantla, Jelena M. Janjic

“…In vitro, we showed that curcumin-loaded nanoemulsion suppressed polarization of macrophages towards M1-like phenotype, consequently decreasing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators like IL-6, IL- $$\:\beta\:,$$ TNF- $$\:\alpha\:$$ , and nitric oxide (NO). Furthermore, curcumin-loaded nanoemulsion increased the level of IL-10, an anti-inflammatory cytokine, and protected macrophages against ferroptosis compared to drug-free nanoemulsion. …”
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Attenuating susceptibility to ascites in cold‐stressed broiler chickens fed canola meal‐based diets by supplementing arginine or guanidinoacetic acid, either alone or in combinatio... by Negin Delfani, Mohsen Daneshyar, Parviz Farhoomand, Sina Payvastegan, Younes Ali Alijoo, Gholamreza Najafi

“…In comparison with the control group, supplementation of ARG and ARG + PHE decreased the ascites mortality by increasing the plasma nitric oxide level (NO), blood O2 partial pressure, blood O2 saturation (SO2), and decreasing the blood CO2 partial pressure (PCO2) and right ventricle to total ventricle (RV:TV) ratio. …”
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Elevated-temperature performance of alkali-activated nano concrete: The role of sustainable nanomaterials by R. Samuvel Raj, G. Prince Arulraj, N. Anand, Balamurali Kanagaraj, Eva Lubloy, Paul Joseph

“…An eco-friendly substitute, alkali-activated concrete (AAC), significantly lowers carbon di-oxide (CO2) emissions and energy requirements. In comparison to conventional Portland cement (OPC), AAC demonstrates superior fire resistance, ensuring structural integrity in elevated temperature environments. …”
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Gedunin Mitigates <i>Cutibacterium acnes</i>-Induced Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting the NF-κB Pathway by Ju Kyoung Sim, Ye Ji Heo, Jin Hak Shin, Seon Sook Kim, Su Ryeon Seo

“…Key inflammatory mediators, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), were evaluated. …”
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Compositionally-graded ferroelectric thin films by solution epitaxy produce excellent dielectric stability by Ruian Zhang, Chen Lin, Hongliang Dong, Haojie Han, Yu Song, Yiran Sun, Yue Wang, Zijun Zhang, Xiaohe Miao, Yongjun Wu, Zhe Ren, Qiaoshi Zeng, Houbing Huang, Jing Ma, He Tian, Zhaohui Ren, Gaorong Han

“…Abstract The composition in ferroelectric oxide films is decisive for optimizing properties and device performances. …”
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Case Report: Respiratory outcome in a preterm infant following previable rupture of membranes and persistent oligohydramnios by Akila Subramanian, Ong Kai Zhi, Arun Kumar Pugalenthi, Arun Kumar Pugalenthi, Arun Kumar Pugalenthi, Arun Kumar Pugalenthi, Victor Samuel Rajadurai, Victor Samuel Rajadurai, Victor Samuel Rajadurai, Victor Samuel Rajadurai, Lay Kok Tan, Suresh Chandran, Suresh Chandran, Suresh Chandran, Suresh Chandran

“…Soon after birth, the infant had respiratory compromise, requiring high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and nitric oxide. Despite the initial poor prognosis, the infant remained stable with various ventilation modalities managed by a multidisciplinary team. …”
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Image-Based Analysis of Tumor Localization After Intra-Arterial Delivery of Technetium-99m-Labeled SPIO Using SPECT/CT and MRI by In Joon Lee MD, PhD, Ji Yong Park MS, Young-il Kim MD, PhD, Yun-Sang Lee PhD, Jae Min Jeong PhD, Jaeil Kim BS, Euishin Edmund Kim MD, PhD, Keon Wook Kang MD, PhD, Dong Soo Lee MD, PhD, Seonji Jeong MD, Eun Jeong Kim BS, Young Il Kim MD, PhD, Jin Wook Chung MD, PhD

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the localization of 99m Tc-labeled dextran-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanoparticles to the liver tumor using image-based analysis. …”
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Comprehensive chemical and bioactive investigation of Chinese peony flower: a case of valorization of by-products as a new food ingredient from Chinese herb by Meng-ling Peng, Ming-Jiong Gong, Jing Zhang, Anastassiya V. Gadetskaya, Qian-Wen Liang, Pei-Wen He, Xiao-Hui Qiu, Zhi-Hai Huang, Wen Xu, Wen Xu

“…CPF demonstrated significant antioxidant activities and displayed anti-inflammatory effects by reducing nitric oxide, IL-6, and TNF-a release in LPS-induced macrophages. …”
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Green Synthesis of Antibacterial CuO Nanoparticles Based on the Synergy Between <i>Cornu aspersum</i> Snail Mucus and Ascorbic Acid by Maria Todorova, Angelina Kosateva, Ventsislava Petrova, Bogdan Ranguelov, Stela Atanasova-Vladimirova, Georgi Avdeev, Ivanka Stoycheva, Emiliya Pisareva, Anna Tomova, Lyudmila Velkova, Aleksandar Dolashki, Pavlina Dolashka

“…Analyses by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) show the formation of CuONPs-Muc, composed of a mixture of copper and copper oxide. This was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Modified Kaolin-Bentonite Composites for Enhanced Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water by Ebenezer Annan, Emmanuel Nyankson, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Stephen Kofi Armah, George Nkrumah-Buandoh, Joanna Aba Modupeh Hodasi, Michael Oteng-Peprah

“…This paper presents the encapsulation of iron oxide nanoparticles in kaolin-bentonite composites adsorbents (KBNPs) for the removal of fluoride from drinking water by adsorption compared with kaolin-bentonite composite (KB). …”
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