Characterization of eDNA from the Clinical Strain Acinetobacter baumannii AIIMS 7 and Its Role in Biofilm Formation by Praveen K. Sahu, Pavithra S. Iyer, Amrita M. Oak, Karishma R. Pardesi, Balu A. Chopade

“…Membrane vesicles (MV) of varying diameter (20–200 nm) containing DNA were found to be released by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). …”
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Controllable Electrochemical Synthesis and Photovoltaic Performance of Bismuth Oxide/Graphene Oxide Nanostructure Arrays by Fatma Bayrakçeken Nişancı

“…The graphene oxide modified metal oxide electrode was successfully manufactured using an electrochemical method and characterized using potential controlled electrochemical deposition, atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction techniques, and Raman measurements. …”
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Mechanism of aluminum carbide formation in aluminum electrolysis cells by Wang Y.-W., Hao P.-C., Peng J.-P., Di Y.-Z.

“…The Na-GIC characteristics and the products of aluminum and Na-GIC reactions were investigated by Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that graphite can react with the sodium metal to form Na-GICs, which were detectable by Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Floral morphological and chemical analyses of Dienia flowers (Orchidaceae, Malaxidinae) relative to pollination processes by Hanna B. Margońska, Małgorzata Kozieradzka-Kiszkurno, Emilia Brzezicka, Łukasz P. Haliński, Kevin L. Davies

“…Floral structures were investigated by means of scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and subjected to histochemical tests. …”
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Different Surfactants-Assisted Hydrothermal Fabrication and Photocatalytic Properties of Bi2MoO6 for Methylene Blue Degradation under Simulated Sunlight Irradiation by Wenfeng Guo, Heping Li, Haisheng Ma, Weixiu Teng

“…The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS) techniques. …”
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Reactivity and Microstructure of Al2O3-Reinforced Magnesium-Matrix Composites by Maher Mounib, Matteo Pavese, Claudio Badini, Williams Lefebvre, Hajo Dieringa

“…Different methods such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and XRD were used to highlight these chemical reactions and to identify products. …”
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Characterization of Thermal Properties of Highland Bamboo Fibers by Dawit Tessema Ebissa, Tamrat Tesfaye, Delele Worku Ayele

“…The sample was subjected to different analyses for each corresponding age (1, 2, and 3 years) and NaOH concentration (untreated, 1%, 2%, and 3%) levels using thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, derivative thermogravimetric analysis, and differential thermal analysis for thermal property characterization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used for morphological studies, whereas Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used for the identification of functional groups of the fibers. …”
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New Hybrid Materials Synthesized with Different Dyes by Sol-Gel Method by Ramona Gheonea, Eleonora Cornelia Crasmareanu, Nicoleta Plesu, Sorin Sauca, Vasile Simulescu, Gheorghe Ilia

“…The micrographs obtained by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the high density of the films. …”
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Modified Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanosheets With Nitrogen-Containing Functional Groups as Chloridazon Adsorbent by Marzieh Piryaei, Mehdi Abolghasemi, Sayna Jodatvand

“…Using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), the size, shape, content, and characteristics of the produced nanocomposite were determined. …”
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Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as a micropropagation monitoring tool for plants: A case study of tamarillo Solanum betaceum callus by André Caeiro, Jorge Canhoto, Paulo R.F. Rocha

“…The low frequency impedance modulus and the equivalent circuit charge transfer resistance are found to effectively translate real-time cellular growth and microstructural deformations which have been benchmarked with light and scanning electron microscopy and mass measurements. EIS therefore emerges as a micropropagation monitoring technique in plant biotechnology.…”
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Structural and Magnetic Properties of Ba3[Cu0.8−xZnxMn0.2]2Fe24O41 Z-Type Hexaferrites by Eman S. Al-Hwaitat, Sami H. Mahmood, Mahmoud Al–Hussein, Ibrahim Bsoul

“…The effects of Zn substitution for Cu on the structural and magnetic properties of the prepared samples were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). …”
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Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil by Weiqing Qu, Naman Maimt, Jili Qu

“…Finally, the microscopic mechanisms were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that the cement soil composite of zeolite and palm fiber, when combined in optimal proportions, exhibits the best durability and minimal loss of strength and mass, irrespective of whether exposed to clean water or salt erosion, as well as during dry-wet or freeze-thaw cycles.…”
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Adsorptive Removal of Cd(II) Ions from Wastewater Using Maleic Anhydride Nanocellulose by Hizkeal Tsade Kara, Sisay Tadesse Anshebo, Fedlu Kedir Sabir

“…The as-prepared adsorbents were characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) instruments. …”
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Effect of Substrate Bias Voltage Amplitude on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of NiCrN Films by ZHAO Yanhui, ZHAO Xin, SONG Guihong

“…To further improve the service life of the films in the marine environment，NiCrN films with different substrate bias voltages were deposited on a 304 stainless steel substrate by arc ion plating technology.The effects of the substrate bias voltage on the composition， microstructure， mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the films were systematically investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM)，X-ray diffraction (XRD)， X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)， nanoindentation， multifunctional surface properties tester and electrochemical workstation methods.Results showed that the films were primarily composed of metallic Cr， metallic Ni and CrN ceramic phases.As the bias voltage amplitude increased， the thickness and hardness of the films increased， then decreased.When the bias voltage amplitude was－150 V， the hardness reached the maximum value of 2 030 HV.When the substrate bias amplitude was－50 V， the film had the best wear resistance，and the wear rate was the lowest.The corrosion potential of the film shifted positively with the increase of substrate bias amplitude，and the corrosion current density was gradually reduced.When the bias amplitude was－150 V， the corrosion resistance of the film was the best.…”
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Modification of corncob-derived cellulose using Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide and Propylene Carbonate by Ng Yee Shui, Ooi Zhong Xian, Teoh Yi Peng, Ooi Mei Lee

“…The modified corncob cellulose was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and zeta potential. …”
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Experimental Study on the Softening Characteristics of Sandstone and Mudstone in Relation to Moisture Content by Gui-chen Li, Chong-chong Qi, Yuan-tian Sun, Xiao-lin Tang, Bao-quan Hou

“…This is achieved through detailed studies using scanning electron microscopy, shear tests, and evaluation of rock index properties during exposure to different moisture contents. …”
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Reduction of Residual Stress for High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Strip Based on Finite Element Analysis by Zengshuai Qiu, Anrui He, Jian Shao, Xiaoming Xia

“…To enhance modeling precision, several experiments are conducted, such as uniaxial tensile test at multiple temperatures, dynamic continuous cooling transformation, and scanning electron microscopy, to determine the material properties and boundary conditions of the FE model. …”
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Corrosion properties of aluminized 16Mo3 steel by Karpe B., Prijatelj K., Bizjak M., Kosec T.

“…Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were used for surface layer microstructure characterization before and after corrosion tests. …”
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Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in HCl by Isolated Compounds of Riccinus Communis (L.) by Rinki Goel, W. A. Siddiqi, Bahar Ahmed, J. Hussan

“…The mild steel samples were also analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results show that C1 is an excellent inhibitor for mild steel in acid medium. …”
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Feasibility of Reprocessing Natural Fiber Filled Poly(lactic acid) Composites: An In-Depth Investigation by Sujal Bhattacharjee, Dilpreet S. Bajwa

“…Measurements of fiber length and molecular weight of polymer were, respectively, carried out by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) tools were used to study morphological and molecular alterations. …”
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