Comparative Adsorption Study of Functionalized Magnetite and Maghemite Nanoparticles Coated with CTAB Surfactant for Efficient Chromium Removal from Wastewater by Mohamed Naous, Ahmed Halfadji

“…X-ray diffractometry (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometry (FTIR) were used to characterize the functionalized nanoparticles. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis Using an ATCC Reference Strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Activity as Broad Spectrum Clinical Antibacterial Agents by Melisa A. Quinteros, Ivana M. Aiassa Martínez, Pablo R. Dalmasso, Paulina L. Páez

“…A greenish culture supernatant of P. aeruginosa incubated at 37°C with a silver nitrate solution for 24 h changed to a yellowish brown color, indicating the formation of Ag-NPs, which was confirmed by UV-vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. TEM analysis showed spherical and pseudospherical nanoparticles with a distributed size mainly between 25 and 45 nm, and the XRD pattern revealed the crystalline nature of Ag-NPs. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Contrast-Induced Acute Renal Injury and Related Pathological Alterations In Vivo by Yanfei Li, Dafa Shi, Haoran Zhang, Xiang Yao, Ke Ren

“…Immunohistochemistry and NGAL were used to examine the immune responses in the kidneys with CI-AKI. Transmission electron microscopy and western blot methods were used to distinguish various cell death pathways in CI-AKI. …”
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One-Pot Template-Free Hydrothermal Synthesis of Monoclinic Hollow Microspheres and Their Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity by Bei Cheng, Wenguang Wang, Lei Shi, Jun Zhang, Jingrun Ran, Huogen Yu

“…X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, fourier transform infrared spectrometry, and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy are used to characterize the products. …”
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Deterioration of Concrete Under Simulated Acid Rain Conditions: Microstructure, Appearance, and Compressive Properties by Lingxu Li, Norazura Muhamad Bunnori, Chee Ghuan Tan

“…This study investigated the impact of varying corrosion conditions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of concrete, which has not received sufficient attention using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and compressive tests. …”
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Effect of copper addition on precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Cu alloys with respect to high zinc by Ye Zhou, Shengli Li, Pingli Mao, Xingang Ai, Qinghe Xiao, Zheng Liu

“…The microstructures were characterized by an optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), electron probe micro analysis (EPMA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). …”
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Labeling Human Melanoma Cells With SPIO by Daniel Spira MD, Rüdiger Bantleon PhD, Hartwig Wolburg PhD, Fritz Schick MD, PhD, Gerd Groezinger MD, Jakub Wiskirchen MD, Benjamin Wiesinger MD

“…The intracellular and extracellular distributions of the contrast agent were assessed by light and electron microscopy. Results: The incubation of melanoma cells with SPIO does not interfere with cell viability or proliferation. …”
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Influence of Relative Humidity and Aging on Morphology and Chemical Composition on Biomass Burning Particle by Titinan Utavong, Thunyapat Thongyen, Surat Bualert, Parkpoom Choomanee, Saranarat Kongkeaw, Tanawan Rattanapotanan, Jitlada Phupijit, Suteekan Maneejantra, Nitchakarn Changplaiy

“…The FPM was measured using a scanning mobility particle sizer and the particle mass was collected for morphological (transmission electron microscopy) and chemical (organic and elemental carbon, and water-soluble ions) analyses during 3, 6, and 9 h of aging. …”
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Characterizations and growth kinetics of the borided layer formed on pure nickel by molten salt electrolysis by Wang B.-X., Yuan W.-L., Wang Z.-Y., Li J.-X., Ma H.-Z., Song Y.-H.

“…The morphology and phases formed on the surface of pure nickel were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). …”
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MeHg Causes Ultrastructural Changes in Mitochondria and Autophagy in the Spinal Cord Cells of Chicken Embryo by Fabiana F. Ferreira, Evelise M. Nazari, Yara M. R. Müller

“…Then, we used transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to identify possible damage caused by MeHg to the structures and organelles of the spinal cord cells. …”
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Detection of OmpA and blaPER-1 Genes and Biofilm Formation in Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates by Ban Abdulsattar, Rasha Jabbar, Susan Ibrahim

“…The microtiter plate test and scanning electron microscopy were performed to assess biofilm formation. …”
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“Pillaring Effects” in Cross-Linked Cellulose Biopolymers: A Study of Structure and Properties by Inimfon A. Udoetok, Lee D. Wilson, John V. Headley

“…The attenuation of SA for CLE-0.5 may relate to surface grafting onto cellulose beyond the stoichiometric cellulose and EP ratio since ca. 30% of the hydroxyl groups of cellulose are accessible for cross-linking reaction due to its tertiary fibril nature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results reveal the variable surface roughness and fibre domains of cellulose due to cross-linking. …”
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Modification in Physicochemical, Structural and Digestive Properties of Potato Starch During Heat-Moisture Treatment Combined with Microwave Pre- and Post-Treatment by Chunli Deng, Oksana Melnyk, Tatyana Marenkova, Yanghe Luo

“…The light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to determine the structural properties of starch. …”
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Factors influencing the efficiency of building materials self-cleaning with photocatalytically active components by P. I. Kiyko, T. N. Chernykh, V. P. Plesovskikh

“…The microstructure of the specimens and the distribution of titanium and iron elements were studied using scanning electron microscopy. The efficiency of self-cleaning was determined by the change in the contact angle of a water drop on a surface coated with oleic acid.Results. …”
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Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway by Nurul Afiffah Khairulazman, Jestin Jelani, Zuliziana Suif, Mohd Rozi Umor, Nur Anati Azmi, Zainuddin Md Yusof, Nordila Ahmad, Abd Akram Haikal Abd Halim, Qalam A’zad Rosle

“…This study used X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to analyze the mineralogical properties of plutonic and volcanic rock samples from the highway. …”
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The impact of copper additive content on the synthesis of SiC from rice husks by Kieu Do Trung Kien, Huynh Ngoc Minh

“…The SiC content, mineralogical composition, and microstructure of the products were analyzed using ISO 21068-2:2008, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, x-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Energy Dispersive x-ray Spectroscopy. …”
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Carbonized Aramid Fiber as the Adsorbent for In-Tube Solid-Phase Microextraction to Detect Estrogens in Water Samples by Xiaoxiao Zhu, Yijun Zhang, Pengfei Liu, Xiuzhi Bai, Na Chen, Yuping Zhang

“…The surface structure, chemical composition, and graphitization degree of the resulted fiber was determined and characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman spectrometry. …”
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The effect of SiC and Y2O3 inclusion on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al 5052 composite fabricated through Friction Stir Process by Panneerselvam Natarajan, T. Sekar, Venkatesh Chenrayan, L. Rajeshkumar

“…The post-tensile fracture morphological observation through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) explores the particulate strengthening mechanisms offered by the piled-up dislocation densities. …”
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Microstructural, morphological, and optical properties of Fe2O3 nanoparticles obtained from Fe-MIM MOF by Olalekan C Olatunde, Murendeni P Ravele, Tunde L Yusuf, Damian C Onwudiwe

“…Morphological analysis through transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed distinct structural features, while UV–vis spectroscopy was employed to examine their optical properties. …”
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Combining solubilization and controlled release strategies to prepare pH-sensitive solid dispersion loaded with albendazole: in vitro and in vivo studies by Dehai Su, Mingyang Bai, Chaoqun Wei, Xiangyang Long, Xuezhen Liu, Xiangguang Shen, Huanzhong Ding

“…Characterization via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) confirmed the high dispersion of ABZ in a crystalline state within the carrier. …”
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