Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles by Weikang Ding, Qian Tu, Xuexue Xi, Xiaojie Wu, Junqing Bai, Shuang Liu, Junjun Li, Chunlong Yuan

“…This study used X-rays (ionizing radiation) and electron beams (particle radiation) at 0.5, 2, and 7 kGy for grape pre-treatment before winemaking. Scanning electron microscopy showed varying degrees of grape skin damage. …”
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Formulation Design and Cell Cytotoxicity of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomal Solid Gels for Anti-Hepatitis C Virus by Helmy Yusuf, Erlyn K. D. D. Novitasari, Ni L. W. Purnami, Adhe W. Mahbub, Retno Sari, Dwi Setyawan

“…The freeze-drying technique was applied to manufacture the CUR-loaded liposomal solid gels. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) were involved to reveal the characteristics of the solid gels. …”
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<i>Epigynum auritum</i>-Derived Near-Infrared Carbon Dots for Bioimaging and Antimicrobial Applications by Wenfeng Shi, Jiahui Li, Junmei Pu, Guiguang Cheng, Yaping Liu, Shanshan Xiao, Jianxin Cao

“…The crystal structures of the NIR-CDs were further characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia: Increased Level of FGF-23 in a Patient with a Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor at the Tibia Expressing Periostin by Anke H. Hautmann, Josef Schroeder, Peter Wild, Matthias G. Hautmann, Elisabeth Huber, Patrick Hoffstetter, Martin Fleck, Christiane Girlich

“…Subsequent microscopic examination and immunohistochemical analysis revealed a phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor mixed connective tissue variant (PMTMCT) showing a positive expression of somatostatin receptor 2A (SSTR2A), CD68, and Periostin. Electron microscopy demonstrated a poorly differentiated mesenchymal tumor with a multifocal giant cell component and evidence of neurosecretory-granules. …”
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Natural biodegradable low-cost Lablab purpureus husk as chromatrap for removal of three hazardous organic cationic dyes from water: Waste to wealth and column elution approach by Sumathi Paramesh, Veerendra Ananthpur, Nagaraju Rajendraprasad

“…Employing the Chromatrap method within a column, successfully removed these dyes, while the surface morphology of the bio-adsorbent was elucidated through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. FTIR spectrometric data revealed valuable insights into the extent of adsorption. …”
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Human Placenta-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Diabetic Neuropathy via Wnt Signaling Pathway by Songsong Pan, Sushant S. Hada, Yang Liu, Chao Hu, Mengdie Zhou, Shaoqiu Zheng, Minjie Xu, Changsheng Shi, Shiwu Yin, Xiaoyun Xie

“…The morphology of sciatic nerves was observed by electron microscopy, and the expression of protein gene product (PGP) 9.5, S100β, and Ku80 was detected by immunofluorescence. …”
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Decoding CKD-induced muscle atrophy through the critical role of lncRNA GAS5 and pyroptosis by Rong Huang, Xinying Tang, Shuang Liu, Lijing Sun

“…Using RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), we discerned elevated GAS5 expression in the muscles of CKD mice and verified these findings by real-time qPCR. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed morphological signs of pyroptosis, a potentially causal cellular death form. …”
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The Effect of Formulated Dentin Remineralizing Gel Containing Hydroxyapatite, Fluoride, and Bioactive Glass on Dentin Microhardness: An In Vitro Study by Mohadese Asadi, Sara Majidinia, Hossein Bagheri, Melika Hoseinzadeh

“…After a 20-day pH cycling, the percentage of surface microhardness recovery (SMHR%) was measured and compared among the groups using the ANOVA and Tukey HSD post hoc tests (α = 0.05). Scanning electron microscopy analysis evaluated each specimen’s superficial morphology. …”
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Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Plant Leaf Extract of Catha edulis and Its Antibacterial Activity by Worku Wubet Andualem, Fedlu Kedir Sabir, Endale Tsegaye Mohammed, Hadgu Hailekiros Belay, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa

“…The biosynthesized CuO NPs were characterized using an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), transmission electron microscope (TEM), Ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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Bending Properties of Short-Cut Basalt Fiber Shotcrete in Deep Soft Rock Roadway by Shaoyang Yan, Huazhe Jiao, Xiaolin Yang, Jinxing Wang, Fengbin Chen

“…A transparent soil model and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to observe the distribution of BF with different volume fractions and analyze the toughness enhancement mechanism of basalt fiber shotcrete. …”
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The schistosome oesophageal gland: initiator of blood processing. by Xiao-Hong Li, William de Castro-Borges, Sophie Parker-Manuel, Gillian M Vance, Ricardo Demarco, Leandro X Neves, Gareth J O Evans, R Alan Wilson

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>The salient feature of the posterior esophagus, characterized by confocal and electron microscopy, is the enormous increase in membrane surface area provided by the plate-like extensions and basal invaginations of the lining syncytium, with unique crystalloid vesicles releasing their contents between the plates. …”
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Optimization of COD removal of raw landfill leachate using the magnetic graphene oxide/WO3 nanocomposite: Isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics studies by Zahra Mirkazehi, Mohammad Rezaei, Mohammad Sayadi

“…The obtained products were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) analysis. …”
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Effect of short basalt fibers on energy-dissipating properties of lightweight rubberized concrete shear wall by Artem Zaitsev, Evgenii Matiushin, Victoria Shvetsova, Alexander Burukhin, Stepan Konev, Radmir Karamov, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow – 121205, Russia.

“…The first concrete mixture had a volume fraction of 10 % crumb rubber, and the second concrete mixture contained a volume fraction of 0.3 % basalt fiber in addition to 10% crumb rubber. Scanning electron microscopy and computer tomography were used to validate the material's inner structure, adhesion, crumb rubber and basalt fiber distribution. …”
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SOLARIS project: a portable 3D-printed bioaerosol sampler for environmental bacterial collection by Pedro Henrique Dobroes Fonseca, Filipe Miguel Borgas Henriques Duarte, Frederico Silva de Sousa Alves, Jose Alberto de Jesus Borges, Susana Isabel Pinheiro Cardoso, Vania Cristina Henriques Silverio, Wilson David Talhao Antunes

“…Collected samples were found suitable for downstream analysis methods such as culturing, mass spectrometry, molecular detection and electron microscopy. A field trial at a swine facility was performed, in which Clostridioides difficile spores were successfully collected from bioaerosols and identified using microbiological and molecular methods, reinforcing our sampler’s utility and emphasizing the significance of incorporating aerosol samples in research studies within the One Health approach.…”
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Synthesis and Characterisation of a Monolithic Imprinted Column Using a Methacrylic Acid Monomer with Porogen Propanol for Atenolol Analysis by Aliya Nur Hasanah, Firdha Senja Maelaningsih, Fadli Apriliandi, Akhmad Sabarudin

“…Physical characterisation of the monolithic columns consisted of permeability testing, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) testing, surface area analysis (SAA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The permeability value of four monolithic columns was in the good category: MIP 1 (24.01 mD), NIP 1 (56.43 mD), MIP 2 (23.03 mD), and NIP 2 (14.47 mD). …”
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Photocatalytic Activity of Ag-TiO2 Composites Deposited by Photoreduction under UV Irradiation by Carlos Díaz-Uribe, Jose Viloria, Lorraine Cervantes, William Vallejo, Karen Navarro, Eduard Romero, Cesar Quiñones

“…X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements were used for physicochemical characterization. …”
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Surface Modification by Combination of Dip-Pen Nanolithography and Soft Lithography for Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion by Santiago Arango-Santander, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas, Sidónio C. Freitas, Claudia García

“…S. mutans adhesion was assessed by colony-forming units (CFUs), MTT viability assay, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). DPN allowed creating microarrays from 1 to 5 µm in diameter on model surfaces that were successfully transferred to the stainless steel 316L surface via microstamping. …”
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Expanding the Diversity of <i>Actinobacterial Tectiviridae</i>: A Novel Genus from <i>Microbacterium</i> by Jacqueline M. Washington, Holly Basta, Angela Bryanne De Jesus, Madison G. Bendele, Steven G. Cresawn, Emily K. Ginser

“…The phages have linear dsDNA genomes 15,438–15,636 bp with 112–120 bp inverted terminal repeats. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging analysis revealed that the six novel phages have six-sided icosahedral double-layered capsids with an internal lipid membrane that occasionally forms protruding nanotubules. …”
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Synthesis, Structural Characterization, and Preclinical Efficacy of a Novel Paclitaxel-Loaded Alginate Nanoparticle for Breast Cancer Treatment by Ahmed A. Markeb, Nagwa A. El-Maali, Douaa M. Sayed, Amany Osama, Mohamed A. Y. Abdel-Malek, Amen H. Zaki, Mostafa E. A. Elwanis, James J. Driscoll

“…Structural and biophysical properties of the PTX-ALG nanoparticles were then determined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fluorescence. …”
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Melanin production and laccase mediated oxidative stress alleviation during fungal-fungal interaction among basidiomycete fungi by Samim Dullah, Dibya Jyoti Hazarika, Gunajit Goswami, Tanushree Borgohain, Alokesh Ghosh, Madhumita Barooah, Ashok Bhattacharyya, Robin Chandra Boro

“…Further, visualization with scanning electron microscopy revealed that interaction between the tested fungi led to the changes in the hyphal morphology. …”
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