Study on the durability of solidified mud under chloride and dry-wet coupling by Zhang Songtao, Pang Jianyong, Zhang Jinsong, Zhou Changwei, Wang Yaxing

“…The microstructure analysis was carried out by scanning electron microscopy. It was found that the hydration products such as hydrated calcium silicate gel ( C-S-H ) and calcium hydroxide crystal ( C-H ) in the solidified mud samples under the coupling of chloride erosion and dry-wet cycle were reduced, and more pores and cracks appeared. …”
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An experimental investigation into malachite green degradation using highly active NiFe2O4/Bi4O5I2 photocatalyst under visible light by Woon Xuet-Wei, Lam Sze-Mun, Mohamed Abdul Rahman, Zeng Honghu

“…Various characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and Mott-Schottky (M-S) analysis were employed to scrutinize the physical, chemical, optical, and electrical characteristics of the as-synthesized photocatalyst. …”
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Ultrastructure Organization of Collagen Fibrils and Proteoglycans of Stingray and Shark Corneal Stroma by Saud A. Alanazi, Turki Almubrad, Ahmad I. A. AlIbrahim, Adnan A. Khan, Saeed Akhtar

“…Three corneas from three stingrays and three corneas from three sharks were processed for electron microscopy. Tissues were embedded in TAAB 031 resin. …”
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Domestic sewage as a sustainable freshwater substitute for enhanced anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass by TG Induchoodan, Nimitha Choran, Ajay S. Kalamdhad

“…Field emission-scanning electron microscopy images visually confirmed the enhanced substrate degradation in the presence of sewage. …”
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Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Cistus ladanifer L. Leaves Extracted by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction and Maceration by Houda Chtibi, Kaoutar Harboul, Taofiq Benali, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khabbach Abdelamjid, Said Louahlia, Jactty Chew, Long Chiau Ming, Khalil Hammani

“…Moreover, we delved into the mechanism of action of the most potent extract using scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed that methanol was the best solvent for extracting bioactive molecules and that UAE had a high extraction efficiency since it gave a higher yield of total polyphenols than the one acquired by maceration. …”
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Complement activated granulocytes can cause autologous tissue destruction in man by E. Löhde, H. Raude, M. Lück, E. Kraas, W. Lierse

“…Observation of human omentum using electron microscopy showed intravascular aggregation of PMNs, with capillary thrombosis and diapedesis of the cells through endothelial junctions 90 s after exposure to ZAP. …”
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The Visualization of Biofilms in Chronic Diabetic Foot Wounds Using Routine Diagnostic Microscopy Methods by Angela Oates, Frank L. Bowling, Andrew J. M. Boulton, Philip G. Bowler, Daniel G. Metcalf, Andrew J. McBain

“…Debridement samples, collected from the foot wounds of diabetic patients, were histologically sectioned and examined using bright-field, fluorescence, and environmental scanning electron microscopy and assessed by quantitative differential viable counting. …”
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Engineering performance and environmental assessment of sustainable concrete incorporating nano silica and metakaolin as cementitious materials by Namitha Raveendran, Vasugi Krishnan

“…Later, X-ray Diffraction spectroscopy and Field-emission scanning electron microscopy were employed for microstructural analysis. …”
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The hidden role of heterotrophic bacteria in early carbonate diagenesis by Mónica Sánchez-Román, Viswasanthi Chandra, Sebastian Mulder, Camila Areias, John Reijmer, Volker Vahrenkamp

“…Our breakthrough laboratory experiments with two species of halophilic aerobic bacteria and marine carbonate grains reveal that these bacteria created a distinctive protodolomite (disordered dolomite) rim around the grains. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) confirmed the protodolomite formation, while solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) revealed bacterial interactions with carboxylated organic matter, such as extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). …”
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ABTS-Modified Silica Nanoparticles as Laccase Mediators for Decolorization of Indigo Carmine Dye by Youxun Liu, Mingyang Yan, Yuanyuan Geng, Juan Huang

“…Characteristics of ABTS-modified silica nanoparticles (ABTS-SNPs) were researched by scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Knockdown of Zebrafish Blood Vessel Epicardial Substance Results in Incomplete Retinal Lamination by Yu-Ching Wu, Ruei-Feng Chen, Chia-Yang Liu, Fung Rong Hu, Chang-Jen Huang, I-Jong Wang

“…Immunostaining with different specific antibodies from retinal cells and transmission electron microscopy were used to identify the morphological defects in normal and Bves knockdown zebrafish. …”
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Modification of Superabsorbent Hydrogels for Industrial Wastewater Treatment by Md. Owaleur Rahman, Md. Abdul Halim, Anjan Deb, Shafi Ahmed, Md. Wasikur Rahman, N. C. Dafader, S. M. Nur Alam, Shahjalal Khandaker, Md. Jahangir Alam

“…The prepared SAH was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) to investigate the surface morphology and molecular interaction, respectively. …”
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Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/SiO2 by Nanosized Pt for Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol in Wastewater by R. M. Mohamed, M. A. Barakat

“…The obtained samples were characterized by a series of techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, N2 adsorption, extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The photocatalytic activity of the Pt-ZnO/SiO2 was evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of phenol in synthetic wastewater under UV-irradiation. …”
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SmBa2NbO6 Nanopowders, an Effective Percolation Network Medium for YBCO Superconductors by S. Vidya, K. C. Mathai, P. P. Rejith, Sam Solomon, J. K. Thomas

“…Particle size of nano SmBa2NBO6 was determined using transmission electron microscopy. The chemical nonreactivity of nano SmBa2NbO6 with YBCO is evident from the X-Ray diffraction study which makes it a suitable nanoceramic substrate material for high temperature superconducting films. …”
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Mechanical Behavior of Cemented Sand Reinforced with Different Polymer Fibers by Xiangfeng Lv, Xiaohui Yang, Hongyuan Zhou, Shuo Zhang

“…The different microstructures and chemical compositions of the fiber-reinforced cemented sand specimens were investigated using electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Compression tests were performed to obtain the stress-strain curves of the specimens. …”
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Fabrication of a Cu(InGa)Se2 Thin Film Photovoltaic Absorber by Rapid Thermal Annealing of CuGa/In Precursors Coated with a Se Layer by Chun-Yao Hsu, Peng-Cheng Huang, Yu-Yao Chen, Dong-Cherng Wen

“…Using X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and Hall effect measurement, it is found that the CIGS thin films produced exhibit facetted grains and a single chalcopyrite phase with a preferred orientation along the (1 1 2) plane. …”
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Fabrication of Electrospun Polyamide-6/Chitosan Nanofibrous Membrane toward Anionic Dyes Removal by Mozhdeh Ghani, Ali Akbar Gharehaghaji, Mokhtar Arami, Negar Takhtkuse, Babak Rezaei

“…Nanofibrous filter media of polyamide-6/chitosan were fabricated by electrospinning onto a satin fabric substrate and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and water contact angle (WCA). …”
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An Effective Biomass for the Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye and Treatment of River Water by Shaziya H. Siddiqui, Mohammad Kashif Uddin, Runit Isaac, Obaid F. Aldosari

“…Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy techniques were used to characterize the adsorbent. …”
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Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ananas comosus Fruit Peels: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities by Ayşe Baran, Cumali Keskin, Mehmet Fırat Baran, Irada Huseynova, Rovshan Khalilov, Aziz Eftekhari, Sevgi Irtegun-Kandemir, Deniz Evrim Kavak

“….), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction diffractometer (XRD), Fourier scanning electron microscope (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The nanoparticles showed maximum absorbance at 463 nm, measuring 11.61 in crystal nanosize, and presented spherical in appearance. …”
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Defense responses of the green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris to the vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles by Kalehjahi Hanifeh Akbarian, Kosari-Nasab Morteza, Amini Mojtaba, Movafeghi Ali

“…Moreover, flow cytometric analysis confirmed a reduction in the quantity of living cells. Scanning electron microscopy showed plasmolysis and deformation of the cells after exposure to nanoparticles. …”
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