Application of PEI-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles as Gene Transfer Vector for the Genetic Modification of Animals by Jinhui Cui, Haixin Cui, Yan Wang, Changjiao Sun, Kui Li, Hongyan Ren, Wei Du

“…The morphology of the nanoparticles and nanoparticle/DNA complexes was characterized using scanning electron microscopy. It was found that the surface of the particles becomes coarse and rough with increased average diameter, which implied the effective conjugating between nanoparticles with DNA. …”
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Optimizing Biochar Concentration for Mitigating Nutrient Losses in Runoff: An Investigation into Soil Quality Improvement and Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction by Liqi Xing, Xiaoyin Niu, Xianwei Yin, Zhenhao Duan, Aiju Liu, Yanfei Ma, Peiling Gao

“…Additionally, the inhibitory mechanisms of biochar that mitigate nutrient loss were revealed using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared) spectrometry and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). Compared with the control group, the addition of 2% biochar resulted in decreases in the AN, NN, TP, and soil erosion rates of 57.08%, 4.25%, 30.37%, and 22.78%, respectively; the leaching loss rates of AN and NN were reduced by 6.4% and 9.87%, respectively. …”
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Regulates Scleral Remodeling in a Guinea Pig Model of Form-Deprivation Myopia by Chengcheng Zhu, Qingzhong Chen, Ying Yuan, Min Li, Bilian Ke

“…ER ultrastructural changes in the sclera were examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The protein levels of ER stress chaperones, including GRP78, CHOP, and calreticulin (CRT), were analyzed by western blotting at 24 hours, 1 week, and 4 weeks of FD. …”
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Biogenic Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles from Physalis peruviana and Application in Wound Healing by Stephen Adongo Odongo, Fredrick Oluoch Okumu, Solomon Omwoma Lugasi, Martin Opiyo Onani, Stephen Gaya Agong

“…Dynamic light scattering and zeta potential analysis show that the polydispersity index is high and this is attributed to heterogeneity of chemical components of the plants. Transmission electron microscopy results for Au NPs show similarity in their shapes and sizes with grain size boundaries of between 1 nm and 100 nm. …”
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Effects of Laser Scanning Speed on Microstructure, Microhardness, and Corrosion Behavior of Laser Cladding Ni45 Coatings by Yanxin Qiao, Jie Huang, Ding Huang, Jian Chen, Wen Liu, Zhengbin Wang, Zheng Zhibin

“…The effects of laser scanning speed on the microstructure, microhardness, and corrosion behavior of Ni45 coatings were investigated by using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), microhardness, and electrochemical measurements. …”
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The problem of norovirus infection in animals (literature review) by V. А. Mischenko, A. V. Mischenko, T. B. Nikeshina, O. N. Petrova, Yu. V. Brovko, A. I. Kushlubaeva

“…In fecal samples collected from diseased individuals, noroviruses along with the above-mentioned viruses were detected by electron microscopy. The noroviruses were detected in fecal samples from humans, cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs, cats, mice, as well as in pork and milk samples. …”
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Study of the spatial strength distribution patterns and microstructure characteristics of ultra-fine tailings cemented paste backfill by Yuye Tan, Yiding Li, Xin Yu, Yuchao Deng, Zepu Song, Yunpeng Kou

“…Computer tomography (CT) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations before and after the UCPB failed revealed that the particle deposition effect at different positions was the primary cause of the size effect. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of Monascus purpureus-derived red pigments against Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus faecalis by Islam I. Teiba, Islam Mamdouh, Mokhtar I. Yousef, Ahmed Hussein, Emad H. El-Bilawy

“…The antibacterial activity of the red dye was compared to five conventional antibiotics using the disc diffusion method, revealing superior effectiveness, particularly against S. typhimurium, with an inhibition zone measuring 20 ± 0.22 mm. Scanning electron microscopy was employed to explore the mechanism of action of the red dye extract, highlighting its impact on bacterial plasma membrane permeability and its interference with cellular energy production. …”
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Impact of Differential Densification on the Pore Structure of Tight Gas Sandstone: Evidence from the Permian Shihezi and Shanxi Formations, Eastern Sulige Gas Field, Ordos Basin, C... by Meng Wang, Hongming Tang, Haoxuan Tang, Shu Liu, Liehui Zhang, Ming Zeng, Yulin Cheng

“…Mineral composition, structural characteristic, pore system, and diagenesis were investigated with analyses of well logs, thin sections, porosity, and horizontal permeability of the core plugs; environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM); nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR); X-ray computed tomography (X-CT); and fluid inclusion homogenization temperature. …”
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Enhancing maize seed resistance to chilling stress through seed germination and surface morphological changes using high voltage electrostatic field by Yao Lu, Yaoyao Li, Qian Peng, Xiangyun Sun, Qinglu Yang, Zhanhua Song, Fuyang Tian, Yinfa Yan, Mochen Liu

“…This study investigates the chemical and spatial changes induced by HVEF at macroscopic and microscopic levels via the combination of physiological assessments and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Maize samples were categorized into low and normal-temperature groups. …”
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Understanding the Reinforcing Mechanisms in Kenaf Fiber/PLA and Kenaf Fiber/PP Composites: A Comparative Study by Seong Ok Han, Mehdi Karevan, I. Na Sim, Md A. Bhuiyan, Young Hun Jang, Jonathan Ghaffar, Kyriaki Kalaitzidou

“…The flexural properties and thermomechanical behavior were determined as a function of the fiber content, the crystallization of PLA and PP was studied using X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry, and the composites’ morphology was investigated using scanning electron microscopy. It was concluded that PLA exhibits higher modulus and Tg compared to those of neat PP. …”
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Heterogeneity and permeability estimation of pore-throat structure at different scales in deep tight sandstone reservoirs: A case study of Paleogene Hetaoyuan Formation in Anpeng a... by Yan Zhu, Yunfei Yang, Yuheng Zhang, Lin Liu, Hengquan Li, Qin Sang

“…Through a series of rock physics experiments including gas measurement of porosity and permeability, casting thin sections, scanning electron microscopy, and high-pressure mercury injection, the quality of reservoir properties and microscopic pore-throat structure characteristics were systematically studied. …”
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Higher detectability of amyloid with phenol Congo red compared with alkaline Congo red by Marta Legatowicz-Koprowska, Justyna Szczygieł, Małgorzata Mańczak, Ewa Walczak

“…The PHCR staining specificity should be verified via electron microscopy and/or mass spectrometry.…”
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Engineering properties and life cycle assessment of a rapidly clayey soil stabilizer utilizing alkali-activated GFRP waste powder and slag by Zhenying Xie, Dan Yu, Jun Wang

“…Furthermore, an increase in GFRP powder replacement improved permeability coefficient in the early stages, with minimal impact observed after 28 days. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis revealed a microstructural evolution of the stabilized soil, transitioning from a porous to a denser, more homogeneous composition over the curing period, which can be attributed to the formation of cluster gels enveloping the soil particles. …”
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Γ-AlO-Supported XMo Anderson Heteropolyoxomolybdates: Adsorption Studies for X = Te, Al, Co, Cr and Ni by DR Spectroscopy and TPR Analysis by Carmen I. Cabello, Irma L. Botto, Franco Cabrerizo, Maria G. González, Horacio J. Thomas

“…The support–overlayer adsorptive interactions, generated when solutions of Anderson heteropolyoxomolybdates were supported as a monolayer on γ-Al 2 O 3 by means of the equilibrium adsorption method, were studied by XRD analysis, DR spectroscopy, electron microscopy (SEM–EDAX) and TPR methods. The adsorption isotherms and corresponding adsorption parameters (number of active sites and adsorption constants) of the γ-Al 2 O 3 -supported ammonium heptamolybdate were obtained and discussed. …”
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Discussion on the Mechanism of Gandoufumu Decoction Attenuates Liver Damage of Wilson’s Disease by Inhibiting Autophagy through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway Based on Network Pharmacol... by Lulu Tang, Chenling Zhao, Jing Zhang, Ting Dong, Huaizhen Chen, Taohua Wei, Jiuxiang Wang, Wenming Yang

“…Hematoxylin-eosin (HE), Masson, and Sirius red staining were used for the characterization of liver pathological changes. Transmission electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and Western blot analyses were used to evaluate autophagy activity. …”
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Selective leaching of Mo from an off-grade gravity lead concentrate in Na2CO3 solution by Liu Z.-X., Luo Y.-T., Luo W.-B., Li B.-X., Wu X.-W.

“…The oxidation mechanisms of those sulfides in the off-grade gravity lead concentrate were confirmed by the methods of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). …”
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Sustained-Release Fillers for Dentin Disinfection: An Ex Vivo Study by Bernhard Funk, Sharonit Sahar-Helft, David Kirmayer, Michael Friedman, Doron Steinberg

“…Random specimens were also examined under confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. A statistical difference was found in the bacterial counts obtained from all layers of infected dentin between the control and the SRF-CPC groups. …”
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Evolution of Helium with Temperature in Neutron-Irradiated 10B-Doped Aluminum by Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering by Chaoqiang Huang, Guanyun Yan, Qiang Tian, Guangai Sun, Bo Chen, Liusi Sheng, Yaoguang Liu, Xinggui Long, Xiao Liu, Luhui Han, Zhonghua Wu

“…Temperature-stimulated helium evolution was observed via small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and was confirmed via transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The SAXS results show that the volume fraction of helium bubbles significantly increased with temperature. …”
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Mechanical Performance and Microstructure of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Modified by Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement by Meimei Song, Chuanlin Wang, Ying Cui, Qiu Li, Zhiyang Gao

“…Hydration mechanism, autogenous shrinkage property, and compressive strength of UHPC were carried out to investigate the effect of CSA addition on the mechanical properties of UHPC. Scanning electron microscopy was also employed to characterize the intrinsic microstructural reasons relating to the changes in macroproperties. …”
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