Innovative approach to Pb (II) removal using zinc-based MOFs-derived carbon: In-depth analysis of adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, thermodynamics, and kinetics by Samira Ahmadzadeh, Alireza Hemmati

“…The materials were characterized by XRD, FTIR, FESEM, EDX, and BET analyses. The results indicated significant changes in crystallinity and an increase in the specific surface area after pyrolysis. …”
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Preparation and Characterisation of Polypyrrole-Iron Oxyhydroxide Nanocomposite as Sensing Material by Farah Nabila Diauudin, Siti Aminah Mohd Noor, Jahwarhar Izuan Abdul Rashid, Victor Feizal Knight, Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus, Keat Khim Ong, Noor Azilah Mohd Kasim, Safura Taufik, Alinda Samsuri, Intan Juliana Shamsudin, Wahhida Latip

“…The formation of PPy NPs and the effect of iron-oxyhydroxide (FeOOH) on the chemical interaction, morphology, and size of PPy NPs were investigated using attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Optimal Suppression of Photocatalytic Activity of Hybrid TiO2 Particles in Epoxy Thin Film by Using Taguchi Method by Sunderishwary S. Muniandy, Tan Sek Soon, Swee Yong Pung, Sivakumar Ramakrishnan

“…X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis showed A333 had a higher rutile phase (40.1% vs. 10.2% for S323), and Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) analyses revealed A333's rougher surface and lower surface area compared to S323 and pure TiO2. …”
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Tasarım Odaklı Düşünmeye Dayalı Robotik Etkinliklerin Planlama Becerisine Etkisi by İrfan Gümüş, Elif Güven Demir

“…Araştırma sonuçları tasarım odaklı düşünmeye dayalı robotik etkinliklerin öğrencilerin planlamaya ayırdıkları zaman, planlama becerisi ve üç deneme içinde çözülen problem sayılarını anlamlı bir şekilde artırdığını göstermektedir. …”
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Research on Acetylene Sensing Properties and Mechanism of SnO2 Based Chemical Gas Sensor Decorated with Sm2O3 by Qu Zhou, Meiqing Cao, Wude Li, Chao Tang, Shiping Zhu

“…Pure and Sm2O3 decorated SnO2 sensing structures were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method and characterized by XRD, FESEM, TEM, EDS, and XPS measurements, respectively. …”
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Endocrine disruptor (17 β-estradiol) removal by poly pyrrole-based molecularly imprinted polymer: kinetic, isotherms and thermodynamic studies by Samaneh Mohebbi, Aram Dokht Khatibi, Davoud Balarak, Maryam Khashij, Edris Bazrafshan, Mohammad Mehralian

“…The structure of the MIP was confirmed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), infrared spectrophotometric spectrum (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Betonların Elastik Modül Hesabında Poisson Oranının Önemi by Nevbahar Ekin

“…Betonarme yapıların tasarımında elastik parametreler hesaplanırken betonun esneme direnci ve sağlamlığını göstermesi açısından elastisite modülünün; makaslama direncine karşı betonun gösterdiği mukavemet açısından kayma modülünün ve özellikle betonun suya doygunluk derecesinin belirlenmesi açısından ise Poisson oranının doğru bir şekilde tanımlanması oldukça önemlidir. …”
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Exploring the process—structure–property relationship of nylon aramid 3D printed composites and parameter optimization using supervised machine learning techniques by Mohammed Raffic Noor Mohamed, Ganesh Babu Karuppiah, Dharani Kumar Selvan, Rajasekaran Saminathan, Shubham Sharma, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Sandeep Kumar, Mohamed Abbas, Dražan Kozak, Jasmina Lozanovic

“…The presence of surface pores, interior voids, and layer abnormalities is confirmed by FESEM images.…”
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Bacteria-Inspired Synthesis of Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites: A Novel Synergistic Approach in Controlling Biofilm and Quorum-Sensing-Regulated Virulence Factors in <i>Pseu... by Abirami Karthikeyan, Manoj Kumar Thirugnanasambantham, Fazlurrahman Khan, Arun Kumar Mani

“…These biogenic nanocomposites were characterized using UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, zeta potential, HRTEM, FESEM, and EDX analyses. At a sub-MIC concentration of 100 µg/mL, 2% Ag-ZnO NCs effectively inhibited virulent factor production and biofilm formation in <i>P. aeruginosa</i> without affecting bacterial growth. …”
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Operating Voltage and Frequency Regime Validation of Grid Code Requirements in South Africa by Gideon D. Joubert, Atanda K. Raji

“…The testing methodology involves feeding grid disturbance event data to an RPP modeled after Eskom’s Sere wind farm in South Africa, which is operated in line with local RPP-specific grid code voltage and frequency requirements to assess the testbed’s grid code-guided RPP operating approach. …”
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Eco-friendly alkali-activated nano concrete: Impact of nano-GGBFS on mechanical and microstructural properties by Samuvel Raj R, G. Prince Arulraj, N. Anand, Balamurali Kanagaraj, Eva Lubloy

“…Microstructural studies, including Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), demonstrated superior geopolymerization at this optimal nGS content. …”
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Bazı İnstant Gıdaların Üretiminde Kızılötesi Kurutmanın Etkisi by Barış Burak Albayrak, Necati Barış Tuncel, Habib Kocabıyık

“…Sonuç olarak, piyasadaki instant gıda yelpazesine yeni ürünler ekleme ve instant gıda üretiminde infrared kurutmanın kullanılabilme potansiyeli ortaya konmuştur.…”
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Role of sulphate-based additives on the early age properties of Portland cement incorporating alumina-rich ladle furnace slag by Chee Lok Yong, Tee How Tan, Haider Hamad Ghayeb, Suhana Koting, Kim Hung Mo

“…The hydration mechanism is examined through microstructural characterisation using FESEM, XRD, and TGA. Results indicate that CS addition promotes the formation of ettringite and C-S-H, while SS addition leads to gel-like structures with high Na precipitation, hindering the formation of ettringite. …”
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Experimental Investigations on the Effect of Reinforcement Coating on Magnesium Composites for Automotive Brake Pad by S. Venugopal, L. Karikalan, R. Kumar

“…Characterization of the composites is done using a FESEM machine with the attachment of EDAX to measure the elements present in the composite. …”
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Między słowem a obrazem. Dyskurs eseju filmowego by Bartosz Zając

“…Na gruncie badań genologicznych zagadnienie tego nieostrego gatunku nie jest często podejmowane, po części ze względu na jego istotne i rozległe relacje z esejem literackim. Jak zauważa Zając, kwalifikacja konkretnego utworu jako essay-film opiera się zazwyczaj na arbitralnym wyborze kilku cech eseju literackiego i próbie potwierdzenia ich obecności w tekście filmowym. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis of chitosan NPs from Fioria vitifolia (L.) L: Potential to antibacterial, antioxidant, cytotoxicity properties of HepG2 cells and their evaluation of safety... by Mohamed Imath, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Ramalingam Karthik Raja, Gholamreza abdi

“…Thus, the biosynthesized of CNPs were characterized using UV, XRD, FTIR, FESEM, and EDX to describe their morphology. The synthesized FV-CNPS study confirms UV–Vis spectral peaks at 320 nm. …”
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Use of aldol condensation between furfural and acetone for biofuel production: A review by Tayla Luiza Pereira Borges, Rejane de Castro Santana, André Gustavo Sato, Fábio de Ávila Rodrigues

“…Additionally, the study explores cutting-edge methodologies for catalyst characterization, utilizing tools such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to obtain precise quantitative and qualitative insights. …”
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Virological Aspects of COVID-19 in Patients with Hematological Malignancies: Duration of Viral Shedding and Genetic Analysis by Asma Themlaoui, Massimo Ancora, Kais Ghedira, Yosra Mhalla, Manel Hamdoun, Maroua Bahri, Lamia Aissaoui, Raihane Ben Lakhal, Adriano Di Pasquale, Cesare Camma, Olfa Bahri

“…However, persistence of PCR positivity seems to be correlated only with a continuous elimination of viral RNA debris. …”
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Detection of High- and Low-Risk HPV DNA in Archived Breast Carcinoma Tissues from Ethiopian Women by Endale Gebregzabher, Daniel Seifu, Wondemagegnhu Tigneh, Yonas Bokretsion, Abebe Bekele, Markos Abebe, Gabriella Lillsunde-Larsson, Christina Karlsson, Mats G. Karlsson

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Solanum tuberosum Leaf Extract Templated Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Sensor and Antibacterial Applications by Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, H. C. Ananda Murthy, Dhanalakshmi Muniswamy, Yeshaneh Adimasu Lemenh, Minale Shegaw Shume, Gezahegn Tadesse Ayanie, Avvaru Praveen Kumar, C. R. Ravikumar, R. Balachandran, Arpita Roy

“…XRD analysis found that the average crystalline sizes for the 1 : 2, 1 : 1, and 2 : 1 volume ratios was 25.83, 21.05, and 27.98 nm, respectively. SEM-EDX and TEM analyses suggest that the green-synthesized Co3O4 NPs are spherical in shape without the presence of impurities. …”
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