Deoxycholate, an Endogenous Cytotoxin/Genotoxin, Induces the Autophagic Stress-Survival Pathway: Implications for Colon Carcinogenesis by Claire M. Payne, Cheray Crowley-Skillicorn, Hana Holubec, Katerina Dvorak, Carol Bernstein, Mary Pat Moyer, Harinder Garewal, Harris Bernstein

“…The DOC-induced increase in autophagy was documented by an increase in autophagic vacuoles (detected using transmission electron microscopy, increased levels of LC3-I and LC3-II (western blotting), an increase in acidic vesicles (fluorescence spectroscopy of monodansycadaverine and lysotracker red probes), and increased expression of the autophagic protein, beclin-1 (immunohistochemistry/western blotting). …”
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue under UV Light Irradiation on Prepared Carbonaceous TiO2 by Zatil Amali Che Ramli, Nilofar Asim, Wan N. R. W. Isahak, Zeynab Emdadi, Norasikin Ahmad-Ludin, M. Ambar Yarmo, K. Sopian

“…X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DTA), Brunauer-Emmet-Teller (BET), and UV-Vis spectroscopy were used to characterize and evaluate the prepared samples. …”
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Engineered Porous Carbon for High Volumetric Methane Storage by J. Romanos, S. Sweany, T. Rash, L. Firlej, B. Kuchta, J.C. Idrobo, P. Pfeifer

“…Aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy data show the atomic structure of high-surface-area activated carbon (2600 m 2 /g). …”
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Rapid adsorption of selenium removal using iron manganese-based micro adsorbent by Sundus Saeed Qureshi, Sheeraz Ahmed Memon, Rafi-ul-Zaman, Nanik Ram, Sumbul Saeed, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Rama Rao Karri

“…Micro-particles were characterized by using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy for elemental analysis after adsorption, which confirms the adsorption of selenium on the surface of the micro-composite adsorbent, scanning electron microscopy, which shows particles are circular in shape and irregular in size, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller which results from the total surface area of particles were 59.345m2/g, Zeta particle size, which results from average particles size were 39.8 nm. …”
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Influence of dissolved hydrogen and IG Cr carbide on the oxidation behavior of Alloy 600 in hydrogenated primary water by Yun Soo Lim, Dong Jin Kim, Sung Woo Kim, Seong Sik Hwang, Sung Hwan Cho, Hong Pyo Kim

“…The internal oxidation (IO) and preferential intergranular oxidation (PIO) behavior of Alloy 600 depending on the dissolved hydrogen (DH) content and the IG Cr carbide in hydrogenated primary water were characterized in detail using analytical electron microscopy techniques. The oxidation layer was unstable when the DH concentration was such that Ni was in the vicinity of Ni/NiO equilibrium and it could easily be peeled off. …”
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TiO2 Nanocoatings with Controllable Crystal Type and Nanoscale Topography on Zirconia Implants to Accelerate Bone Formation by Nan Li, Zhichao Liu, Guanqi Liu, Zhi Wang, Xianwei Guo, Chuanbin Guo, Jianmin Han

“…Various investigations into the coating surface morphology, topography, wettability, and chemical composition were carried out using scanning electron microscopy, white light interferometry, contact-angle measurement, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Synthesis of Mesoporous ZnO•SiO2 Nanocomposite from Rice Husk for Enhanced Degradation of Organic Substances Including Janus Green B under Visible Light by Thu Huong Nguyen, Tuan Cuong Vu, Trung Phong Le, Thu Huyen Nguyen, Xuan Truong Do, Anh-Tuan Vu

“…The as-synthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and N2 adsorption/desorption isotherm. …”
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Fabrication of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) Using Mg-Doped ZnO as Photoanode and Extract of Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) as Natural Dye by Nurdin Siregar, Motlan, Jonny Haratua Panggabean, Makmur Sirait, Juniastel Rajagukguk, Noto Susanto Gultom, Fedlu Kedir Sabir

“…The effect of annealing temperature (400-550°C) on the films of photoanode was systematically studied using an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), UV-Visible Near Infrared (UV-Vis NIR) Spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Eco-Friendly Adsorbent from Waste of Mint: Application for the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium by Fatima Khammour, Fatouma Mohamed Abdoul-Latif, Ayoub Ainane, Jalludin Mohamed, Tarik Ainane

“…The adsorbent material (WM) was characterized using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive analysis of X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Electrochemical corrosion of Al-Pd alloys in HCl and NaOH solutions by Palcut M., Ďuriška L., Špoták M., Vrbovský M., Gerhátová Ž., Černičková I., Janovec J.

“…Subsequently, the alloy microstructure and phase occurrence were investigated by a combination of scanning electron microscopy and room-temperature powder X-ray diffraction. …”
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Grain Boundaries Control Lithiation of Solid Solution Substrates in Lithium Metal Batteries by Leonardo Shoji Aota, Chanwon Jung, Siyuan Zhang, Ömer K. Büyükuslu, Aparna Saksena, Ezgi Hatipoglu, Poonam Yadav, Mahander Pratap Singh, Xinren Chen, Eric Woods, Christina Scheu, Se‐Ho Kim, Dierk Raabe, Baptiste Gault

“…Here, a correlative, near‐atomic scale probing approach is deployed through combined ion‐ and electron‐microscopy to examine the distribution of Li in Li‐Ag diffusion couples as model system mimicking high current densities. …”
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Mechanism Analysis of the Influence of Freeze-Thaw on the Damage and Debonding Evolution of Sandstone-Concrete Interface by Yanjun Shen, Tao Luo, Xin Wei, Xueting Li, Long Jin, Liangdong Wen, Hui Peng, Yanjun Ji

“…Accordingly, based on the combination of sandstone-concrete as the object, through the development of sandstone-concrete interface freeze-thaw cycling test, and combining the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) test and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis, the mechanism of debonding by freeze-thaw damage at the sandstone-concrete interface was systematically revealed. …”
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Characterization of combined blast- and fragments-induced synergetic damage in polyurea coated liquid-filled container by Chen Tao, Chong Ji, Xin Wang, Juan Gu, Yuting Wang, Changxiao Zhao

“…The microstructure of the polyurea layer was observed by scanning electron microscopy, and the fracture and self-healing phenomena were analyzed. …”
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Microencapsulation of β-Carotene by Spray Drying: Effect of Wall Material Concentration and Drying Inlet Temperature by Luiz C. Corrêa-Filho, Maria M. Lourenço, Margarida Moldão-Martins, Vítor D. Alves

“…In addition, morphology and particles size distribution were evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy images have shown that the particles were microcapsules with a smooth surface when produced at the higher drying temperatures tested, most of them having a diameter lower than 10 μm. …”
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Conservative Treatment of Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Uterus in Young Women by Giuseppe Loverro, Leonardo Resta, Edoardo Di Naro, Anna Maria Caringella, Salvatore Andrea Mastrolia, Mario Vicino, Massimo Tartagni, Luca Maria Schonauer

“…After surgical excision and microscopic, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopy examination, the diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma of the uterus was suggested. …”
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Generation of Recombinant Porcine Parvovirus Virus-Like Particles in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Development of Virus-Specific Monoclonal Antibodies by Paulius Lukas Tamošiūnas, Rasa Petraitytė-Burneikienė, Rita Lasickienė, Artiomas Akatov, Gabrielis Kundrotas, Vilimas Sereika, Raimundas Lelešius, Aurelija Žvirblienė, Kęstutis Sasnauskas

“…Recombinant PPV VP2 protein was efficiently expressed in yeast and purified using density gradient centrifugation. Electron microscopy analysis of purified PPV VP2 protein revealed the self-assembly of virus-like particles (VLPs). …”
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Study on freeze-thaw resistance and pore structure deterioration of fly ash reactive powder concrete based on low-field NMR relaxation by Dehong Wang, Hongji Zhang, Pang Chen, Yanzhong Ju, Peng Guo

“…Furthermore, the pore structure deterioration of RPC was examined using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The models for freeze-thaw damage and RDME attenuation in RPC were developed. …”
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Prevalence, Awareness, and Control of Hypertensive Disorders amongst Pregnant Women Seeking Healthcare in Ghana by Pauline Boachie-Ansah, Berko Panyin Anto, Afia Frimpomaa Asare Marfo, Edward Tieru Dassah, Constance Caroline Cobbold, Morrison Asiamah

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Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite A from Alkaleri Kaolin using Conventional Hydro Thermal Synthesis Technique by Adamu Abubakar, Nasiru Yahaya, Wilson Lamayi

“…Different analytical techniques were used to characterize the synthesized  Zeolite A and the individual zeolie/metal oxide nanocomposites including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray (EDX), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Furrier transform infrared (FTIR), and Brunnuer Emmett teller (BET) analysis. …”
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Effect of TiO2 Nanoparticles on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cement at Low Temperatures by Li Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Yang Gao

“…Physical and mechanical properties of the specimens were evaluated through the setting time test, compressive strength test, flexural strength test, hydration degree test, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in order to examine the performance of cementitious materials with and without TiO2 nanoparticles at various curing temperatures. …”
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