AMINO-GRAFTED MESOPOROUS SILICA NANOPARTICLES: ASSESSMENT OF NEUROMODULATORY, MEMBRANOTROPIC AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES IN CORTEX NERVE TERMINALS by S. O. Sotnik, I. M. Pavliei, O.O. Pariiska, Y.I. Kurys, M.V. Dudarenko, A.А. Borysov, N. V. Krisanova, N. G. Pozdnyakova, L. M. Kalynovska, M. M. Driuk, A. O. Pastukhov, A. S. Tarasenko, V. G. Koshechko, S. V. Kolotilov, T. A. Borisova

“…Amino-grafted mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN-NH2) were synthesized by means of co-condensation of tetraethoxysilane and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and characterized using TEM, IR-spectroscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction. Neuromodulatory and related properties of MSN-NH2 were evaluated using rat cortex nerve terminals (synaptosomes). …”
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Hollow Salt Prepared Through Spray Drying with Alginate Enhances Salinity Perception to Reduce Sodium Intake by Qian Jiang, Jiayi Yan, Chen Song, Yunning Yang, Guangyuan Chen, Fanhua Kong, Jingfeng Yang, Shuang Song

“…Then, a solid salt was prepared through spray drying with 4.83% of this alginate, and its structure was characterised by X-Ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy to confirm its hollow structure with a particle size of 6.25 ± 2.26 μm as well as its crystal structure similar to original NaCl. …”
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Transition metal-based MOFs for Fenton-like photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: Performance, stability, and biocompatibility by S.M. Tikhanova, Yu.A. Tishchenko, E.Yu. Stovpiaga, M. Timofeeva, D.V. Lipin, S.A. Povarov, V.A. Milichko, A.S. Timin, S.A. Shipilovskikh, V.I. Popkov

“…Comprehensive physicochemical analysis of the developed samples was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), raman spectroscopy, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms (BET), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). …”
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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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Synthesis of novel titania nanoparticles using corn silky hair fibres and their role in developing a smart restorative material in dentistry by Afsheen Mansoor, Emaan Mansoor, Ezza Mansoor, Efrah Mansoor, Atta Ullah Shah, Uzma Asjid, João Filipe Brochado Martins, Sami Ullah Khan, Paulo J. Palma

“…Methods: The titania nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) were characterised through x-ray diffraction; scanning electron microscopy; energy-dispersive spectroscopy; Fourier transform spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy, as well as dynamic light-scattering to identify their phases, morphologies, dimensions, and chemical compositions. …”
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High-pressure structural and electrical properties of pyrochlore: Enhanced octahedral distortions and electrical resistance of La2Sn2O7 by Shufan Jia, H. Saqib, Daniel Errandonea, Yuxin Hu, Bin Zeng, Xiangyu Chen, Alfonso Munoz, Silvana Radescu, Andres Mujica, Yongsheng Zhao, S. Rahman, Ning Dai

“…The effect of high pressure on the structural and electrical properties of La2Sn2O7 have been studied using Raman spectroscopy, in situ angle dispersive X-ray diffraction (ADXRD) and alternating current (AC) impedance spectroscopy. …”
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Ruthenium(II) Complex with 1-Hydroxy-9,10-Anthraquinone Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression at G0/G1 and Induces Apoptosis in Melanoma Cells by Júlia S. M. Dias, Guilherme A. Ferreira-Silva, Rommel B. Viana, João H. de Araujo Neto, Javier Ellena, Rodrigo S. Corrêa, Marília I. F. Barbosa, Marisa Ionta, Antônio C. Doriguetto

“…Results: Compound (<b>2</b>) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, which confirms the bidentate coordination mode of HQ through the carbonyl and phenolate oxygens. …”
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Coordination Chemistry of Mixed-Donor Pyridine-Containing Macrocyclic Ligands: From Optical to Redox Chemosensors for Heavy Metal Ions by Alessandra Garau, Alexander J. Blake, Maria Carla Aragoni, Massimiliano Arca, Claudia Caltagirone, Francesco Demartin, Vito Lippolis, Giacomo Picci, Enrico Podda

“…In order to further explore the coordination chemistry of <b>L1</b>, and comparatively, that of its structural analogue 2,11-dithia-5,8-diaza-2,6-pyridinophane (<b>L2</b>), featuring two secondary nitrogen atoms in the macrocyclic unit, the crystal structures of the new synthesised complexes [Pb(<b>L1</b>)(ClO₄)₂]·½CH₃CN, [Cu(<b>L2</b>)](ClO₄)₂·CH₃CN and [Cd(<b>L2</b>)(NO₃)]NO₃ were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The electrochemical response of <b>L3</b> towards the metal ions Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, and Pb²⁺ was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) in CH₂Cl₂/CH₃CN 0.25:1 (<i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) mixture. …”
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Study for the Effect on Structure and Properties of Highland Barley Proteins During Stir-frying by HUANG Liang-liang, JIANG Kang-hui, LI Qi, YANG Jie, HU Yun, LI Liang

“…To investigate the effect of frying on the protein structure and properties of highland barley, the proteins extracted from highland barley before and after frying were analyzed using SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, endogenous fluorescence spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, chemical bonding, microstructure and rheological property analyses. …”
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Study on the Regulated Cell Death of Hypertrophic H9c2 Cells Induced by Au:Ag Nanoparticles by Galindo-Padrón AG, Lorenzo-Anota HY, Rueda-Munguía M, García-Carrasco A, Gaitán López M, Vázquez-Garza E, Campos-González E, Lozano O, Cholula-Díaz JL

“…Their physicochemical properties were characterized through UV-vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), ζ-potential measurements, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Comprehensive Structural, Chemical, and Optical Characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Films on Kapton Using the Automated Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reacti... by Perla J. Vázquez-González, Martha L. Paniagua-Chávez, Lizette A. Zebadua-Chavarria, Rafael Mota-Grajales, C. A. Meza-Avendaño, Enrique Campos-González, A. Escobosa-Echavarría, Yaoqiao Hu, Aldo E. Pérez-Ramos, Manuel-Matuz, Carlos A. Hernández-Gutiérrez

“…The investigation explored the effects of varying deposition cycles (40, 60, 70, and 80) and annealing treatments on the films. An X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis demonstrated enhanced crystallinity and phase purity, particularly in films deposited with 70 cycles. …”
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Enhanced Antitumor Efficacy and Reduced Toxicity in Colorectal Cancer Using a Novel Multifunctional Rg3- Targeting Nanosystem Encapsulated with Oxaliplatin and Calcium Peroxide by Xie Y, Zhu M, Bao H, Chen K, Wang S, Dai J, Chen H, Li H, Song Q, Wang X, Yu L, Pei J

“…A multifunctional nanosystem (Rg3-Lip-OXA/CaO2) was established using Ginsenoside Rg3 liposomes targeting glucose transporter 1 overexpressed on the surface of CRC cells to co-deliver OXA and calcium peroxide (CaO2).Methods: The CaO2 nanoparticles were synthesized via the CaCl2-H2O2 reaction under alkaline conditions and characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Carboxylated Graphene: An Innovative Approach to Enhanced IgA-SARS-CoV-2 Electrochemical Biosensing by Luciana de Souza Freire, Ariamna María Dip Gandarilla, Yonny Romaguera Barcelay, Camila Macena Ruzo, Barbara Batista Salgado, Ana P. M. Tavares, Francisco Xavier Nobre, Julio Nino de Souza Neto, Spartaco Astolfi-Filho, Ștefan Țălu, Pritesh Lalwani, Niranjan Patra, Walter Ricardo Brito

“…The characterization of the CG was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). We modified screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) with CG to immobilize the SARS-CoV-2 N-protein, facilitating targeted detection of IgA antibodies (IgA-SARS-CoV-2). …”
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Pressure‐Enhanced Superconductivity and Structural Phase Transition in Layered Sn4P3 by Hao Ding, Jingyu Hou, Kun Zhai, Xin Gao, Junquan Huang, Feng Ke, Bingchao Yang, Congpu Mu, Fusheng Wen, Jianyong Xiang, Bochong Wang, Tianyu Xue, Anmin Nie, Xiaobing Liu, Lin Wang, Xiang‐Feng Zhou, Zhongyuan Liu

“…Comprehensive measurements using in situ synchrotron X‐Ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy reveal a structural phase transition with mild distortion of SnP3 building blocks and interlayer shrinkage under high pressure. …”
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Enhancing thermoelectric properties of ScN films through twin domains by J. More-Chevalier, U.D. Wdowik, J. Martan, T. Baba, S. Cichoň, P. Levinský, D. Legut, E. de Prado, P. Hruška, J. Pokorný, J. Bulíř, C. Beltrami, T. Mori, M. Novotný, I. Gregora, L. Fekete, L. Volfová, J. Lančok

“…The microstructure of the produced thin films is examined by X-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy, while their chemical composition and contamination by defects are determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Atmospheric corrosion of carbon and galvanized steel under high rainfall conditions by Ariel Arroyo Heredia, Hector David Agudelo Arias, Maycol F. Mena, Elcy Serna Copete, F.A. Vásquez, Nerly Liliana Mosquera, Edison Banguero Palacios, Reiner Palomino Lemus, J.A. Calderón, Samir Córdoba Machado

“…The structural-micro characterization of corrosion products was evaluated via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy SEM-EDS. …”
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Analytical methods for nanomaterials investigation in food and food-related materials by Daniele Passeri, Pierfrancesco Atanasio, Anacleto Proietti, Chiara Mancini, Flavio Cognigni, Giancarlo La Penna, Luca Buccini, Marco Rossi, Anna Chiara Turco, Marilena D'Amato, Angela Sorbo, Simone Dinarelli, Giulia D'Ettorre, Federica Aureli

“…., X-ray (X-ray microscopy and X-ray diffraction), scanning microscopies (electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy), optical spectroscopies (infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy), and mass spectrometry, discussing their benefits and drawbacks. …”
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Biosynthesis and activity of Zn-MnO nanocomposite in vitro with molecular docking studies against multidrug resistance bacteria and inflammatory activators by Samy Selim, Tarek M. Abdelghany, Mohammed S. Almuhayawi, Mohammed K. Nagshabandi, Muyassar K. Tarabulsi, Mohammed Yagoub Mohammed Elamir, Asmaa A. Alharbi, Soad K. Al Jaouni

“…Numerous functional groups were detected on the surface of Zn-MnO nanocomposite via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. X-Ray diffraction assay appeared that the synthesized Zn-MnO nanocomposites contained two different components, MnO (JCPDS 81-2261) and ZnO (JCPDS 36-1451), while energy dispersive X-ray spectra confirmed the occurrence of manganese, zinc, oxygen, and carbon in Zn-MnO nanocomposites. …”
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In vitro evaluation of hypochlorous acid-silver nanoparticle waterline disinfectant for dental unit waterline disinfection by Tingting Yin, Qiaowen Li, Huan Sun, Jin Zheng, Yuanyuan Wang, Yi Luo, Li Wang

“…Methods: Firstly, AgNP solution was prepared and evaluated through X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission transmission electron microscope (FE-TEM), and stability tests. …”
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Treatment of mine water containing ammonia nitrogen by sodium hexametaphosphate modified zeolite by Liping ZHANG, Xiang HU, Weiwei WANG, Wenbo LEI, Huitong LI, Huaran SUN, Yongqi ZHAN, Zeyu LIAN

“…Analyses using X-ray diffraction and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated no significant alteration in the fundamental framework of the modified zeolite. …”
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