Characterization, activation and reactivity – A case study of Nordic volcanic materials for application as Supplementary Cementitious Materials by Amrita Hazarika, Liming Huang, Sigurdur Erlingsson, Klaartje de Weerdt, Ingemar Löfgren, Sahar Iftikhar, Arezou Babaahmadi

“…Progressive increases in reactivity levels were observed when extending the milling time from 5 to 20 min, with the most significant increase showing a change from 56 J/g to 350 J/g SCM, as measured with the MR3 reactivity test. X-ray diffraction analyses reveal the detection of new phases like Magnetite and Iron with prolonged mechanochemical activation, and the reaction of mineral phases over time, in MR3 mixes.…”
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Improved Charge Carrier Transport Across Grain Boundaries in N‐type PbSe by Dopant Segregation by Huaide Zhang, Minghao Shen, Christian Stenz, Christian Teichrib, Riga Wu, Lisa Schäfer, Nan Lin, Yiming Zhou, Chongjian Zhou, Oana Cojocaru‐Mirédin, Matthias Wuttig, Yuan Yu

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Synthesis and Characterization of TiO₂ Nanotubes for High-Performance Gas Sensor Applications by Belgacem Bouktif, Marzaini Rashid, Anouar Hajjaji, Karim Choubani, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Borhen Louhichi, Wissem Dimassi, Mohamed Ben Rabha

“…Subsequently, X-ray diffraction indicated the crystallization of the titanium dioxide layer. …”
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A Novel Method for Extraction of Galegine by Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) Technique Reinforced with Graphene Oxide and Its Evaluation Using Polarography by M. Azimi, M. Ahmadi Golsefidi, A. Varasteh Moradi, M. Ebadii, R. Zafar Mehrabian

“…The recovery percent, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), and relative standard deviation (RSD %) were 4.101 μg·mL−1, 12.427 μg·mL−1, and 1.199% (n = 3), respectively. …”
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Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles, characterization, and biosensing applications by Chiravoot Pechyen, Benchamaporn Tangnorawich, Surachet Toommee, Robert Marks, Yardnapar Parcharoen

“…Incorporating metal NPs in electrochemical, optical, thermometric, and piezoelectric biosensors significantly enhances sensitivity and specificity, enabling rapid and real-time detection of various analytes.…”
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Green synsthesis of copper molybedate and its various application in sensing, supercapacitors and photocatalytic activity by Prabhu, Rohit M, Divya R. Basavannavar, Praveen B M, Naveen Kumar J․ R․, Dhananjay K. P, Rajana G S, Manoj Dhondiram Patil

“…The LSV detected the various range of urea concentration. The nickel foam was coated with NPs. …”
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A Preparative (structural) and Spectroscopic Study of Activated Carbon Derived from Date Pits by Calcium Chloride Treatment by Hussein Ali Rahi, Nathera Abbas Ali

“…Other trace elements like phosphorus, sodium, and magnesium were detected, which can be due to the date pits or impurities. …”
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Effect of silica precursor on the synthesis of Zn2SiO4-based material by Jallouli Necib, Irina Hussainova, Rocío E. Rojas-Hernandez

“…Notably, Raman spectroscopy detected the presence of the metastable β-Zn2SiO4 phase. …”
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Dicalcium Silicate Induced Proinflammatory Responses through TLR2-Mediated NF-κB and JNK Pathways in the Murine RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cell Line by Shixiang Lai, Liangjiao Chen, Wei Cao, Shiman Cui, Xingyang Li, Wenchao Zhong, Mingyu Ma, Qingbin Zhang

“…The detection results showed that C2S and TCP particles had no obvious toxicity in RAW 264.7 cells and did not cause obvious apoptosis, although they both caused an oxidative stress response by producing ROS when the concentrations were at 100 μg/mL. …”
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Simultaneous Electrochemical Determination of Uric Acid, Xanthine, and Hypoxanthine Using AgNPs/MIL-101(Cr) Modified Electrode by Nguyen Quang Man, Nguyen Ngoc Nghia, Vo Thi Khanh Ly, Nguyen Duc Vu Quyen, Le Thi Hoa, Ho Van Minh Hai, Le Van Thanh Son, Le Thi Hong Phong, Nguyen Dinh Luyen, Nguyen Chi Bao, Dinh Quang Khieu

“…The prepared AgNPs/MIL-101 was characterized using X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms, transmission electron microscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. …”
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Annealing-Driven Modifications in ZnO Nanorod Thin Films and Their Impact on NO₂ Sensing Performance by Sandip M. Nikam, Tanaji S. Patil, Nilam A. Nimbalkar, Raviraj S. Kamble, Vandana R. Patil, Uttam E. Mote, Sadaf Jamal Gilani, Sagar M. Mane, Jaewoong Lee, Ravindra D. Mane

“…Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods were synthesized using the chemical bath deposition method, followed by annealing at 300, 400, and 500 °C. Diffraction analysis confirmed that both non-annealed and annealed ZnO nanorods crystallize in a hexagonal wurtzite structure. …”
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RETRACTED: Mycosynthesis of Hematite (α-Fe₂O₃) Nanoparticles Using <em>Aspergillus niger</em> and Their Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Activities by Ebrahim Saied, Salem S. Salem, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Fathy M. Elkady, Amr A. Arishi, Amr H. Hashem

“…The structural and optical properties of Hem-NPs were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and UV-visible and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopies. …”
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An efficient p-n type based (NiO/CeO2) hybrid composite photocatalyst and its performance for cationic dye degradation: Probable degradation pathways, optimization activities, and... by Manoj Kumar, Atikur Rahman, Vijay Pratap Singh

“…The prepared NiO/CeO2 composite samples at diverse ratios were analyzed using various analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoluminescence (PL), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Electrochemical determination of mercury in surface water samples using Au nanoparticles /electrochemically reduced graphene oxide modified electrode by Ha Thuy Trang, Ho Xuan Anh Vu, Pham Khac Lieu, Tran Ngoc Tuyen, Huynh Van Chung, Ho Van Thanh, Hoang Ho Thuy Duong, Nguyen Hai Phong, Nguyen Dinh Luyen, Dinh Quang Khieu

“…In the present work, we utilized Au nanoparticles /electrochemically reduced graphene oxide ( AuNPs/ErGO) as a modifier of glassy carbon electrode to detect Hg(II) in surface water by a voltammetric method. …”
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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

“…Additionally, the obtained limit of detection (LOD) ranged from 0.5–1.76 ng µL-1, the limit of quantification (LOQ) ranged from 1.87–6.62 ng µL-1 and satisfactory high preconcentration factors (73.02- 407.0) were comparable with literature reported studies. …”
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In vitro biological activities of silver nanoparticles using methanolic leaf extract of Plumeria rubra by Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, Pangi Vijaya Nirmala, Dasari Kalyani, K. Ramaneswari, I. J. N. Padmavathi, L. Pradeepthi Pemmaraju, Gotham Samuel Silvanus, Buddha Sai Keerthana, Shaik Farhana, D. Ramachandran, B. Mallikarjuna, Phanindra Babu Kasi

“…X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) methods revealed the amorphous nature and particle size distribution. …”
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A Novel Landfill Liner Material for Solidified Lake Sediment Based on Industrial By-Product and Construction Waste: Engineering Behavior and Cr(VI) Breakdown Characteristics by Wencheng Meng, Lin Guo, Jiayue Yuan, Shiyu Chen, Guanghua Cai, Haijun Lu

“…Simultaneously, the detection of Cr(VI) concentration in pore water indicated that the solidified sediment liner could effectively impede the breakdown process of Cr(VI). …”
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On the possibility of using hyaluronic acid in a composition with rhenium-188 for radiosynoviorthesis by K. V. Mayorov, N. D. Beloglazova, N. G. Sashova, G. E. Kodina, A. O. Malysheva, O. E. Klementyeva

“…Particle size was determined by laser diffraction on an LA-350 device with a detection range of 0.1–1000 μm (HORIBA, Japan). …”
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10-year stability of magnetite nanopowder prepared by the exploding wire method: is it a useful feature for environment safety and biomedical applications? by I. A. Khlusov, A. S. Omelyanchik, V. V. Rodionova, V. V. Shupletsova, O. G. Khaziakhmatova, K. A. Yurova, L. S. Litvinova, I. K. Norkin

“…The properties of MNPs were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED), and vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM). …”
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Sustainable Valorization of Jackfruit Peel Waste: Bio‐Functional and Structural Characterization by Rangina Brahma, Subhajit Ray, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Shridhar

“…Additionally, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy analysis identified the presence of alcohols and phenols, while X‐ray diffraction data displayed characteristic diffraction peaks at 20°–25°. …”
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