Antibacterial activity of TiO2, CuO, and CuO/TiO2 nanomaterials and their potential application on construction surfaces by Z. Martínez-Corona, D. S. García-Zaleta, R. López-González, C. García-Mendoza, M. A. Alvarez-Lemus, C. Encarnacion-Gomez, S. A. Gómez-Cornelio

“…No relevant signals of the precursors were detected. RAMAN spectroscopy confirmed the formation of anatase and rutile phases in the TiO2 nanomaterials. …”
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Magnetic Activated Carbon from ZnCl2 and FeCl3 Coactivation of Lotus Seedpod: One-Pot Preparation, Characterization, and Catalytic Activity towards Robust Degradation of Acid Orang... by Dung Van Nguyen, Hung Minh Nguyen, Quang Le Nam Bui, Thao Vy Thanh Do, Hung Hoa Lam, Tuyet-Mai Tran-Thuy, Long Quang Nguyen

“…In this study, ZnCl2 and FeCl3 coactivation of LSP for one-pot preparation of magnetic activated carbon (MAC) was explored for the first time. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that Fe3O4, Fe0, and ZnO crystals were formed in the LSP-derived carbon matrix. …”
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Strength development and microstructural characterization of eco-cement paste with high-volume fly ash by Lanh Si Ho, Le Van Quang, Dan-Thuy Van-Pham, Trong-Phuoc Huynh

“…Then, the microstructural investigations, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), were used to explain the mechanical properties. …”
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Extract of Cynodon dactylon and Assessment of their Biological Activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli by Henry Uzoma Anuforo, Toochukwu Ekwutosi Ogbulie, Angela Chika Udebuani, Ethelbert Uchechukwu Ezeji

“…Sterols, anthraquinone glycosides, gums, and mucilages were not detected in the extract. The synthesized ZnONPs showed absorbance ranging from 293 nm to 336 nm, with a peak at 307 nm. …”
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Phyto-synthesis, characterization of silver nanoparticles from mint leaf extract and its evaluation in antimicrobial and pharmacological applications by Wasim Akhtar, Muhammad Imran Hamza, Sidra Qayyum, Muhammad Azhar Khan, Naila Mukhtar, Asif Kamal, Rizwan Sarwar, Moona Nazish, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefae, Mikhlid H. Almutairi, Muhammad Tahir Naseem

“…The Prepared NPs were characterized via UV–visible spectrometry, Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Wafer‐Scale Synthesis of Topological Insulator Sb2Te3 Thin Films by Ali Shafiei, Ahmad Fathi Hafshejani, Rehab M. G. Ahmed, Alessio Lamperti, Emanuele Longo, Lorenzo Locatelli, Christian Martella, Alessandro Molle, Graziella Tallarida, Carlo Zucchetti, Claudia Wiemer, Massimo Longo, Roberto Mantovan

“…By performing magnetoconductance measurements, weak antilocalization phenomena are detected over the whole 4″ area, thus proving the possibility to produce wafer‐scale Sb2Te3 topological insulator thin films. …”
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Influence of In‐Doping on the Structure and Electrochemical Performance of Compositionally Complex Garnet‐Type Solid Electrolytes by Alaa Alsawaf, Guruprakash Karkera, Thomas Diemant, Monaha Veerraju Kante, Yannik Schneider, Leonardo Velasco, Subramshu S. Bhattacharya, Florian Stainer, Martin Wilkening, Oliver Clemens, Jürgen Janek, Horst Hahn, Miriam Botros

“…Significant morphological changes are detected upon In‐doping and correlated to the ionic conductivity. …”
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Identification of jarosite and other major mineral Fe phases in acidic environments affected by mining-metallurgy using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy: With special emphasis on the... by Ingrid Nayeli Escobar-Quiroz, Mario Villalobos-Peñalosa, Teresa Pi-Puig, Francisco Martín Romero, Javier Aguilar-Carrillo de Albornoz

“…It was possible to infer the influence of the acid spill on the different sampled areas through various Fe phases identified and/or the presence of gypsum. The influence was detected to be lower where the mineralogy was not associated to low pH and high sulfate concentrations. …”
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Argon release, crystallization, morphological and optical changes of ion-beam sputtered Ta2O5 thin films during thermal treatments by A. Paolone, M. Bazzan, G. Favaro, F. Borondics, G. Nemeth, F. Capitani, S. Swaraj, R. Belkhou, R. Flammini, J. Teillon, C. Michel, D. Hofman, M. Granata

“…X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) measurements indicate that in the same range of temperature the crystallization of tantala takes place. …”
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Antibacterial effects and mechanisms of graphene oxide loaded on TiO2-nanotube-modified ti: an in vitro study by Keyi Wu, Xu Cao, Bin Luo, Caiyun Wang, Ran Lu, Xin Wang, Su Chen

“…The materials were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). …”
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Lipid-encapsulated gold nanoparticles: an advanced strategy for attenuating the inflammatory response in SARS-CoV-2 infection by Sanjeevram Dhandapani, Yujeong Ha, Rongbo Wang, Tae Woo Kwon, Ik-Hyun Cho, Yeon-Ju Kim

“…Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy identified gold nanoparticles with the highest Au peak at 2.1 keV. Selected area diffraction patterns revealed crystallographic structures. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis of copper nanoparticles by using Ralstonia sp. and their antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and antivirulence activities by Narges Vakili, Morahem Ashengroph, Aram Sharifi, Musa Moetasam Zorab

“…XRD analysis confirmed a face-centered cubic (FCC) crystalline structure with an average crystallite size of 45 nm. FT-IR spectra detected functional groups, indicating that proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids may have contributed to the synthesis and stabilization of the NPs. …”
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Preparation and characterization of biomineralizing dentin bonding primer based on bioactive amphiphilic raspberry-like nanoparticles by Qiuju Li, Guibin Huang, Wei An, Ailing Li, Xiaofeng Huang

“…After SBF immersion, SEM detected the formation of mineral clusters on BRPs, and XRD analysis confirmed the presence of distinct characteristic peaks corresponding to hydroxyapatite (HAP). …”
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Surface morphology, electronic defects and passivation strategies at the p–n junction of Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 solar cells by Amala Elizabeth, Andreas May, Finnegan Volkamer, Florian Giesl, Hossam Elanzeery, Thomas Dalibor, Daniel Abou-Ras, Harry Mönig

“…Furthermore, grain boundary band bending detected in S-free absorber surfaces was absent. However, similar to S-free absorbers, annealing under ultra-high vacuum conditions was found to electronically passivate the CIGSSe surface. …”
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Evaluation on pipeline steel adaptability for extended hydrogen-contacting service by Yuanxing NING, Cuiwei LIU, Yuxing LI, Ming SONG, Huimin ZHANG, Qu'er CHEN, Mengze ZHU, Shiyao PENG, Junwen CHEN

“…Due to minimal pressure fluctuations and the insignificant effect of alternating loads, no flaw waves were detected in the pipeline segment, and no internal surface or buried cracks were found. …”
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Emulgel Containing Metronidazole and Clindamycin for the Treatment of Rosacea by Guillermo De Grau-Bassal, Ana Cristina Calpena-Campmany, Marcelle Silva-Abreu, Joaquim Suñer-Carbó, Mireia Mallandrich-Miret, Sergio Martínez-Ruiz, Cecilia Cordero, Alfonso Del Pozo, Núria Bozal-de Febrer

“…<b>Results:</b> The MD-CM-gel droplet size was measured by laser diffraction and the diameter obtained was less than 2.68 ± 0.18 µm in 50% of the particles. …”
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Synthesis of Sm-Doped CuO–SnO₂:FSprayed Thin Film: An Eco-Friendly Dual-Function Solution for the Buffer Layer and an Effective Photocatalyst for Ampicillin Degradation... by Ghofrane Charrada, Bechir Yahmadi, Badriyah Alhalaili, Moez Hajji, Sarra Gam Derouich, Ruxandra Vidu, Najoua Turki Kamoun

“…The effect of the samarium doping level on the physical properties of these films was thoroughly analyzed. X-ray diffraction patterns proved the successful synthesis of pure CuO–SnO₂:F thin films, free from detectable impurities. …”
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Localization of Radio Sources Using High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) by Yuta Furuse, Gia Khanh Tran

“…In Japan, the DEURAS system has been deployed to detect and locate illegal radio sources that either exceed permissible transmission power limits or operate on unauthorized frequencies. …”
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The Synthesis and Characterization of CdS Nanostructures Using a SiO₂/Si Ion-Track Template by Aiman Akylbekova, Kyzdarkhan Mantiyeva, Alma Dauletbekova, Abdirash Akilbekov, Zein Baimukhanov, Liudmila Vlasukova, Gulnara Aralbayeva, Ainash Abdrakhmetova, Assyl-Dastan Bazarbek, Fariza Abdihalikova

“…The crystal structure of the filled silica nanopores was investigated using X-ray diffraction, which showed CdS nanocrystals with an orthorhombic structure with symmetry group 59 Pmmn observed at 2θ angles of 61. 48° and 69.25°. …”
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Size-controllable synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanorods via fluorine modulation: applications in dental adhesives for enhanced enamel remineralization by Linzhi Meng, Mengmeng Shu, Peng Mei, Yakun Liang, Lunguo Xia

“…The characterization analyses of FHA nanorods were demonstrated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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