Effects of Calcination Temperatures on Photocatalytic Activity of Ordered Titanate Nanoribbon/SnO2 Films Fabricated during an EPD Process by Li Zhao, Jingrun Ran, Zhan Shu, Guotian Dai, Pengcheng Zhai, Shimin Wang

“…The formation mechanism of ordered TNR film on the fluorine-doped SnO2 coated (FTO) glass was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effects of calcination temperatures on the phase structure and photocatalytic activity of ordered TNR/SnO2 films were investigated and discussed. …”
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Preparation of Restricted Access Media-Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Detection of Chloramphenicol in Bovine Serum by Shanwen Zhao, Chanling Wei, Zhian Sun, Huachun Liu, Yanqiang Zhou, Xiaoxiao Wang, Jianmin Li, Bolin Gong

“…The CAP-RAM-MIPs were successfully characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The adsorption performance was investigated in detail using static, dynamic, and selective adsorption experiments. …”
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Clinical Manifestation, Histopathology, and Imaging of Traumatic Injuries Caused by Brazilian Porcupine (Sphiggurus villosus) Quills by Lívia M. Araújo Jorge, Fred Bernardes Filho, Fabrício Lamy, Laila Klotz A. Balassiano, Loan Towersey, Roderick Hay, Marco Andrey C. Frade

“…The Sphiggurus villosus spines removed from scalp skin were also documented through Scanning Electron Microscopy.…”
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NMR probing of copper–amyloid β1–16 interactions and self-assembly by Punnepalli Sunanda, Srinivasarao Raghothama, Uma Maheswari Devi Palempalli, Bankala Krishnarjuna

“…In this study, we investigated copper ion–Aβ1–16 interactions using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, circular dichroism, and transmission electron microscopy. Additionally, we examined the role of copper oxidation states in generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) using a 2′-7′ dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFDA) assay. 13C NMR data showed site-specific interactions between copper ions and Aβ1–16, with some differences observed in H2O compared to 2H2O. …”
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Bio-synthesised nanoparticles employment for eliminating metals from wastewater via implementation of a three level Box-Behnken technique by P. Jyolsna, V. Gowthami, A. Hajeera Aseen

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy imaging and UV–visible spectroscopic analysis unequivocally demonstrated the presence of nanoparticles, with a surface plasmon resonance at 438 nm. …”
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Effect of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash Incorporated as Viscosity Modifying Agent on Fresh, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by Usman Amjad, Muhammad Sarir, Diyar Khan, Inzimam Ul Haq, Muhammad Wajahat Ali Khawaja, Khalid Mahmood

“…The hydration and microstructure properties were evaluated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) to investigate SBA-based SCC. …”
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Investigating the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles with varying charges green-synthesized from Tabebuia rosea flower by Trung Dien Nguyen, Thao Phuc-Nguyen Nguyen, Nhung Thi-Tuyet Thai, Yen Hai Hoang, Gia Thi-Ngoc Trinh

“…These biosynthesized nanoparticles, presenting negative, neutral, and positive charges, were thoroughly analyzed by means of a number of techniques including Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Enhancement of the Antibacterial Efficiency of Silver Nanoparticles against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria Using Blue Laser Light by Anes Al-Sharqi, Kasing Apun, Micky Vincent, Devagi Kanakaraju, Lesley Maurice Bilung

“…The mechanism of interactions between Ag-NPs and the bacterial cell membranes was then evaluated via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and reactive oxygen species analysis to study the cytotoxic action of photoactivated Ag-NPs against both bacterial species. …”
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Defect-assisted reversible phase transition in mono- and few-layer ReS2 by George Zograf, Andrew B. Yankovich, Betül Küçüköz, Abhay V. Agrawal, Alexander Yu. Polyakov, Joachim Ciers, Fredrik Eriksson, Åsa Haglund, Paul Erhart, Tomasz J. Antosiewicz, Eva Olsson, Timur O. Shegai

“…Our observations, based on transmission electron microscopy, nonlinear spectroscopy, and density functional theory, reveal a transition from the ground $${\rm{T}}^{\prime\prime}$$ T ″ (double-distorted T) to the metastable $${\rm{H}}^{\prime}$$ H ′ (distorted H) phase under femtosecond laser irradiation or influence of highly-energetic electrons. …”
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Evaluation of the Tribological and Corrosion Resistance Properties of 24-Bilayer TiN/TiAlN Coatings in Simulated Body Fluid by Willian Arnulfo Aperador Chaparro, Julio Cesar Caicedo Angulo, Jorge Bautista-Ruiz

“…Various characterization techniques were employed, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), pin-on-disk testing, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and Tafel curves. …”
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Evaluation of Mechanochemically Prepared CePO₄∙H₂O Nanoparticles as UV Filter for Photoprotective Formulations by Stanislav Kurajica, Filip Brleković, Sabina Keser, Goran Dražić, Katarina Mužina, Vanesa Mihajlović

“…The size of the obtained nanoparticles, as determined from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images, was around 5 nm. According to UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy results, rhabdophane nanoparticles show transparency to visible light and high absorption in the UV region, with a direct bandgap of 3.1 eV. …”
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Structural features of near equiatomic FeCo-2V semi-hard magnetic alloy prepared by MIM technology by Nedeljković Borivoje, Pavlović Vladimir B., Obradović Nina, Mitrović Nebojša

“…The influence of sintering temperature was investigated concerning the aspects of the processes of structural transformation by the methods of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The appearance of an intense diffraction peak of the α'- FeCo phase (crystal structure type B2) was registered for all investigated samples. …”
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Microstructural Investigations of Rapidly Solidified Al-Co-Y Alloys by B. Avar, M. Gogebakan, M. Tarakci, Y. Gencer, S. Kerli

“…The microstructure and the thermal behavior of the alloys were analyzed by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and differential thermal analysis (DTA). …”
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From byssus threads to Pinna nobilis sea-silk: a fiber characterization by Lorena C. Giannossa, Annarosa Mangone, Giovanni Lagioia, Gerardo Palazzo, Luigi Gentile

“…Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we reveal a distinctive elliptical cross-section of the Pinna nobilis byssus fibers. …”
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Fabrication of Ag:TiO2 Nanocomposite Thin Films by Sol-Gel Followed by Electron Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Technique by Manish Kumar, Krishna Kumar Parashar, Sushil Kumar Tandi, Tanuj Kumar, D. C. Agarwal, Abhishek Pathak

“…Microstructure, surface, and plasmonic properties of nanocomposite films were studied using glancing angle X-ray diffractometer, atomic force microscopy, field emission secondary electron microscopy, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Microstructural study reveals that Ag nanoparticles are embedded in TiO2 matrix consisting of mixed phases of anatase and rutile. …”
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Drug inhibition and substrate transport mechanisms of human VMAT2 by Feiwen Wei, Huihui Liu, Wei Zhang, Jufang Wang, Yanqing Zhang

“…Utilizing cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), mutagenesis functional assays, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we elucidate the mechanisms of substrate transport and drug inhibition. …”
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Influence of the Activator Concentration and Solid/Liquid Ratio on the Strength and Shrinkage Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Slag Geopolymer Pastes by Zikai Xu, Jinchao Yue, Guanhong Pang, Ruixia Li, Peng Zhang, Shengtang Xu

“…For a better understanding of the reaction mechanism and microstructure of the geopolymer pastes, a multitechnique approach including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectra was carried out. …”
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Use of aldol condensation between furfural and acetone for biofuel production: A review by Tayla Luiza Pereira Borges, Rejane de Castro Santana, André Gustavo Sato, Fábio de Ávila Rodrigues

“…Additionally, the study explores cutting-edge methodologies for catalyst characterization, utilizing tools such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to obtain precise quantitative and qualitative insights. …”
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Regenerative and Innovative Utilization of Coffee Residue and Waste Cooking Oil: Improving Rheological Properties of Recycled Asphalt by Ruipeng Zhu, Chunhua Hu

“…The recycled asphalt (RA) was analyzed through conventional indexes, microscopic characteristics, and rheological properties using penetration and softening point tests, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR). …”
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LED Light-Activated Hypocrellin B Induces Mitochondrial Damage of Ovarian Cancer Cells by Yuan Jiang, Albert Wingnang Leung, Junyan Xiang, Chuanshan Xu

“…Mitochondrial morphology was observed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Mitochondrial membrane potential was measured using flow cytometry with JC-1 staining. …”
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