Thermal and ballistic characterization of epoxy matrix composites reinforced with babassu (Attalea speciosa) fiber: An experimental investigation by Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça da Silveira, Yago Soares Chaves, Rafael Travincas Pinto, Lucas de Mendonça Neuba, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento

“…Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) demonstrated a 6% reduction in thermal stability for composites with 10 vol% fibers, due to premature fiber degradation, with less pronounced effects at higher fiber fractions. …”
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Modification of coal fly ash for high capacity adsorption of methylene blue by Mardiyah Kurniasih, Nurul Hidayat Aprilita, Roto Roto, Mudasir Mudasir

“…The physicochemical and morphological characteristics of the modified FA were characterized by XRF, SEM-EDX, XRD, BET, and TGA. The adsorption study was carried out in a batch system by optimizing pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, initial dye concentration and temperature. …”
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Enhancing the Solubility of Co-Formulated Hydrophobic Drugs by Incorporating Functionalized Nano-Structured Poly Lactic-<i>co</i>-glycolic Acid (<i>nf</i>PLGA) During Co-Precipitation by Mohammad Saiful Islam, Somenath Mitra

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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Studies of Organotin(IV) Derivatives with o- or p-hydroxybenzoic Acids by Mohamed A. Abdellah, Sotiris K. Hadjikakou, Nick Hadjiliadis, Maciej Kubicki, Thomas Bakas, Nikolaos Kourkoumelis, Yannis V. Simos, Spyros Karkabounas, Mirela M. Barsan, Ian S. Butler

“…The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, Far-IR, TGA-DTA, FT-Raman, Mössbauer spectroscopy, H1, S119n-NMR, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and Mass spectroscopy. …”
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Green synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic performance of Co-Doped CuO nanoparticles for efficient degradation of synthetic dyes and water splitting by Daniel Masekela, Lovedonia K. Kganyakgo, Kwena D. Modibane, Tunde L. Yusuf, Sheriff A. Balogun, Wilson M. Seleka, Edwin Makhado

“…The synthesized materials were confirmed using Field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Greener and rapid magnetic solid phase microextraction method using Fe3O4@Al2O3/AC for chromatographic determination of neonicotinoid pesticides in vegetable oils by Musiiwa V. Sengane, Masixole Sihlahla, Philiswa N. Nomngongo, Nomvano Mketo

“…Different characterisation techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Powder X-ray diffraction analysis (PXRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscope and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) confirmed the synthesised magnetic nano adsorbents (Fe3O4, Fe3O4@Al2O3 and Fe3O4@Al2O3/AC). …”
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Association between Chinese visceral adiposity index and lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH): a national cohort study by Kunhui Chang, Bo Li, Gang Wang, Hao Zhou, Yonghao Chen, Hongbing Gu

“…Eight obesity-related indices—namely Body mass index (BMI), Waist-height ratio (WHtR), Triglyceride-glucose.BMI (TyG.BMI), TyG. Waist circumference (TyG.WC), TyG.WHtR, CVAI, Visceral adiposity index (VAI), and A body shape index (ABSI)—were examined. …”
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Aquathermolysis of heavy oil catalyzed by transition metal salts and clay by Du, Yingna, Zhang, Liyuan, Jing, Rui, Li, Yongfei, Yang, Bo, Chen, Gang

“…Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), GC-MS analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and elemental analysis were used to study the properties of the two heavy oil samples before and after reaction to explore the mechanism of the catalyzed aquathermolysis of heavy oil. …”
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Chemical, Mineralogical, and Refractory Characterization of Kaolin in the Regions of Huayacocotla-Alumbres, Mexico by L. M. Romero-Guerrero, R. Moreno-Tovar, A. Arenas-Flores, Y. Marmolejo Santillán, F. Pérez-Moreno

“…Additionally, hydrothermal alteration of the epithermal type was determined by oxidation of sulfides (pyrite and galena) and chlorite association. …”
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A highly active, low-cost CoZn ferrite electrocatalyst in oxygen reduction reactions by Qurat-Ul-Ain, Fawad Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Imran Khan, Komal Ali Rao, Naseem Akhter, Abdallah Shanableh, Muhammad Babar Taj, Leonid G. Voskressensky, Rafael Luque

“…The particle size of BMIF ranges from 0.08 to 0.3 μm, and its spinel structure has been confirmed through FTIR and XRD analysis. TGA shows high thermal stability of catalyst. Spinel structure remained unchanged even after electrochemical analysis as confirmed by FTIR. …”
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Volatilization characteristics of high-lead slag and its influence on measurement of physicochemical properties at high temperature by Wang Guohua, Cui Yaru, Yang Ze, Guo Ziliang, Zhao Lv, Li Xiaoming, Zhao Junxue, Tang Wendan

“…The volatile characteristics and non-isothermal intrinsic kinetic models of high-temperature volatilization for lead slag were established by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and the volatilization mechanism and deviation in the measured properties were determined by analyzing the phase and chemical composition of the residues. …”
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Characterization and optimization of cerium oxide nanoparticle-doped cellulose acetate films using the Box-Behnken Design by Lívia Viana Aguiar de Oliveira, Noemi Raquel Checca Huaman, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Ulisses Oliveira Costa, Letícia Vitorazi

“…Thermal stability improved with CeO₂, with Tg reaching 252.8 °C at 5 wt% CeO₂ (+23.3%), while PEG reduced Tg (213.1 °C) and degradation onset (341.6 °C). …”
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The complexities of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor therapeutic drug monitoring in a person with cystic fibrosis and Mycobacterium abscessus pulmonary disease by Claire Y Mou, Daniel J Henderson, Angela G Matson, Karen M Herd, David W Reid, Timothy Riddles, Ellie Johnson, Brett McWhinney, Rebecca Swenson, Andrew Burke, Ieuan E S Evans

“…Utilising National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited assays and target considerations published by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia, ETI plasma concentration variability was monitored over the course of an acute admission with added complexity from an antibiotic regimen including rifabutin, a moderate cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) inducer, and clofazimine, a mild CYP3A inhibitor. …”
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Microwave-intensified esterification of high-free fatty acid feedstock into biodiesel using waste chicken eggshells as a heterogeneous catalyst by Juliati Br Tarigan, Anzelina F. Barus, Nabilah T. Simamora, Ribka S. Tarigan, Sabarmin Perangin-angin, Junedi Ginting, Eko K. Sitepu, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap

“…The calcined waste chicken eggshells were identified using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). …”
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Anticancer activity of mixed Graphene/Carbone nanotubes reinforced Sulfur-Containing polyketoamine nanocomposites by Khalid A. Khan, Gadeer R. Ashour, Mahmoud A. Hussein

“…The structure and properties of the synthesized materials were comprehensively analyzed through various techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), and solubility testing. …”
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Encapsulation of anthocyanins from purple corn cob via antisolvent precipitation: Effect of pH and zein/gum arabic ratio on the antioxidant activity, particle size and thermal stab... by Johan Mendoza, Omar Peñuñuri-Miranda, María d.C. Valdez-Cárdenas, Carmen O. Melendez-Pizarro, Daniel Lardizabal-Gutiérrez, Francisco Paraguay-Delgado, Armando Quintero-Ramos

“…At Z/GA ratio of 1:1, GA played a crucial role in stabilizing nanoparticles, effectively preventing aggregation even when the net particle charge was near to zero. …”
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Improved gas separation performance of PMMA/Matrimid@5218/graphene oxide (GO) mixed matrix membranes by Amirali Salehi, Mohammadreza Omidkhah, Abtin Ebadi Amooghin, Mohammad Mehdi Moftakhari Sharifzadeh

“…Comprehensive characterization techniques, including FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRD, and tensile testing, were employed to assess the prepared membranes. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Aspartam terhadap Kadar Low-Density Lipoprotein dan High-Density Lipoprotein pada Tikus Wistar Diabetes Melitus Diinduksi Aloksan by Revivo Rinda Pratama, Eti Yerizel, Rahmatini .

“…Subjek penelitian adalah 15 ekor tikus Wistar jantan yang dibagi menjadi tiga kelompok, yaitu kelompok kontrol negatif, kelompok kontrol positif, dan kelompok perlakuan. …”
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Performance of broodstock and hybrid juvenile of Egyptian and sangkuriang Clarias gariepinus strains by Putri Zulfania, Muhammad Zairin Junior, , Alimuddin, Ade Sunarma

“…Hibridisasi intraspesifik ikan lele Afrika dilakukan secara resiprokal (SM dan MS) dan galur murni (SS dan MM) masing-masing dengan tiga ulangan. Pemijahan dilakukan secara buatan dan larva yang dihasilkan dipelihara pada fase pendederan pertama, kedua, dan ketiga. …”
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Vaccination in Nile tilapia broodstock with whole cell vaccine and disease resistance in its fry against Aeromonas hydrophila by Sukenda Sukenda, Odang Carman, Rahman Rahman, Dendi Hidayatullah, Nurfitriani Siti Yumaidawati

“…Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan dua perlakuan dan tiga ulangan. Tingkat antibodi diukur dengan menggunakan metode indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) pada induk, telur dan benih. …”
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