A Surface Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for Selective Extraction and Liquid Chromatographic Determination of 4-Methylimidazole in Environmental Samples by Guifen Zhu, Jing Fan, Xia Gao, Jianji Wang

“…The resulting MIP material was characterized with scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectrum, surface area, pore-size and thermal property measurements. …”
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Laboratory investigation of high-temperature functional characterization of organo-modified nanoclay-enhanced bitumen by Hazratullah Paktin, M. Kumar, V. Vinayaka Ram, Siksha Swaroopa Kar

“…Different percentages of OMNC (0 % to 8 % at a 2 % increment) were used by weight of control VG-30 bitumen. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used as a conventional method for OMNC dispersion, while viscosity measurements and frequency sweep tests were conducted to indirectly assess the dispersion. …”
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Adsorption Performance of La(III) and Y(III) on Orange Peel: Impact of Experimental Variables, Isotherms, and Kinetics by Li Liu, Yunzhang Rao, Changshun Tian, Tao Huang, Jiacheng Lu, Meidao Zhang, Min Han

“…The adsorption properties of orange peel are characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and the participation of hydroxyl and other oxygen-containing groups that promote the physical-chemical interaction is verified. …”
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2-Amino-6-methylbenzothiazole as corrosion inhibitor for low carbon steel in acidic solution: Experimental and theoretical studies by Klodian Xhanari, Muhamed Farruku, Avni Berisha, Bujar Seiti, Kledi Xhaxhiu, Efrosini Kokalari, Alketa Lame

“…Attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) was used to confirm the adsorption of AMBT, while its influence on the morphology of the S235 steel samples was also investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, along with Monte Carlo (MC) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, were employed to investigate AMBT’s corrosion inhibition behaviour at the molecular level. …”
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A Study of Composite Salt Erosion Resistance of Nano-Modified Cement Mortar in Early Ages by Jia Guo, Tao Zheng, Fei Mou, Yang Qin, Zhi Wang, Shiyi Zhang, Hui Li

“…The appearance and the change in the flexural/compressive strength of cement mortar upon the nano-metakaolin addition in the early aging stages under dry and wet cycling conditions were analyzed and combined with the results of scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and other methods, revealing the underpinning mechanism behind the function changes of nano-metakaolin-modified cement mortar. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Auricularia cornea Ehrenb Polysaccharide-Zn Complex and Its Hypoglycemic Activity through Regulating Insulin Resistance in HepG2 Cells by Tingting Liu, Shanshan Zhang, Nan Wang, Xinle Xu, Hongcheng Liu, Dawei Wang, Yanrong Zhang

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and other means are used to analyze the physical-chemical properties and structure of ACEP and ACEP-Zn, to investigate the inhibition of α-glycosidase and α-amylase enzymes, and to explore its effects on the glucose metabolism of insulin-resistant HepG2 cells. …”
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Simulation study on the optimal shape of electrodes quadrupole electrostatic deflectors for the UTEM by He Chen, Zhongwen Li, Jun Li, Huanfang Tian, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li

“…In this paper, the electrostatic field of a quadrupole electrostatic deflector used in ultrafast transmission electron microscopy is simulated. When the electrodes of the deflector are arcs and straight plates with different degrees of curvature, there is a significant difference in the distribution of the electric field at the center. …”
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Exosomes derived from liver failure patients’ plasma stimulated mesenchymal stem cells alleviate acute liver failure by Zhuoran Wang, Jun Ling, Shaoli You, Bing Zhu

“…Methods Untreated exosomes (NC-Exos) and LF-Exos were extracted and characterized by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), western blotting, and miRNA sequencing. …”
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Mechanism and Characterization of Bicomponent-Filler-Reinforced Natural Rubber Latex Composites: Experiment and Molecular Dynamics (MD) by Zhipeng Feng, Hongzhou Zhu, Bo Hu, Huabin Chen, Yong Yan

“…The underlying mechanisms between the dual-component fillers were elucidated through dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), a rubber process analyzer (RPA), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This study provides an effective reference for broadening the application fields of NR.…”
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A method to quantitatively characterize the formation and dissociation of tumor cell clusters using light transmission aggregometry by Regina Komal Kottana, Brian Schnoor, Anne‐Laure Papa

“…The correlative light electron microscopy (CLEM) technique was utilized to visualize the morphology and composition of platelet–tumor cell clusters.…”
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High-intensity focused ultrasound: an innovative approach for micro-manipulation of demineralized dentine by Sheetal Maria Rajan, Barsha Shrestha, Amr Fawzy

“…Results Advanced characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy (n = 5/group), Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and nano-indentation (n = 5/group), demonstrated HIFU’s effectiveness in removing demineralized collagen-fibrils. …”
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NADPH Oxidase Inhibitor Apocynin Attenuates PCB153-Induced Thyroid Injury in Rats by Ablikim Abliz, Chen Chen, Wenhong Deng, Weixing Wang, Rongze Sun

“…The morphological change of thyroid tissue was analyzed under the light and transmission electron microscopy. NOX2, 8-OHdG, and NF-κB expression in the thyroid tissue was evaluated by immune-histochemical staining. …”
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Totally Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Aqueous Dissolutions of Polysaccharides by M. A. Garza-Navarro, J. A. Aguirre-Rosales, E. E. Llanas-Vázquez, I. E. Moreno-Cortez, A. Torres-Castro, V. González-González

“…Resultant yellowish to reddish dispersions were characterized by means of transmission electron microscopy and their related techniques, such as bright field and Z-contrast imaging and electron diffraction, as well as ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopic techniques. …”
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Cold Plasma as a Novel Pretreatment to Improve the Drying Kinetics and Quality of Green Peas by Jun-Wen Bai, Dan-Dan Li, Reziwanguli Abulaiti, Manqian Wang, Xiaozhi Wu, Zhenwei Feng, Yutong Zhu, Jianrong Cai

“…Microstructural changes, including pore formation and increased surface roughness, as observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), partially explain the enhanced moisture diffusion, improved rehydration, and alterations in nutrient content. …”
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The Influence of the Ammonolysis Temperature on the Photocatalytic Activity of β-TaON by Songhak Yoon, Alexandra E. Maegli, Santhosh Kumar Matam, Matthias Trottmann, Takashi Hisatomi, Céline Marie Leroy, Michael Grätzel, Simone Pokrant, Anke Weidenkaff

“…X-ray diffraction revealed an enlargement of the unit cell and an increase of the crystallite size with increasing ammonolysis temperature. Scanning electron microscopy showed reduced particle sizes for β-TaON synthesized at 800 and compared to the precursor oxide. …”
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Application of sacrificial coatings and effect of composition on Al-Al3Ni ultrafine eutectic formation by Čelko L., Klakurková L., Smetana B., Slámečka K., Žaludová M., Hui D., Švejcar J.

“…The formation processes and resultant microstructures were studied by means of differential thermal analysis, metallography, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive microanalysis, and image analysis techniques.…”
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Phase Composition, Surface Morphology, and Dielectric Properties of Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride)–Cobalt Ferrite Composite Films Depending on Thickness by Pavel A. Vorontsov, Vitalii D. Salnikov, Valerii V. Savin, Stanislav A. Vorontsov, Alexander S. Omelyanchik, Petr V. Shvets, Larissa V. Panina, Petr A. Ershov, Valeria V. Rodionova

“…The data obtained show that the thinner film (15 μm) has a higher β-phase content compared to the thicker films (58 μm), as confirmed by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that increasing film thickness within the studied range leads to the development of larger spherulitic structures and increased porosity. …”
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Biodegradable PTLGA Terpolymers versus Collagen Implants Used as an Adjuvant in Trabeculectomy in Rabbit Eye by Weiran Niu, Guanglin Shen, Yuanzhi Yuan, Xiaoping Ma, Suming Li, Jingzhao Wang, Zhongyong Fan, Lan Liao

“…Intraocular pressure (IOP) was recorded 1, 2, 3, and 6 months postoperatively and bleb evaluations were performed using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) 3 months after surgery, optical coherence tomography (OCT) every month, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) six months after surgery followed by histological examination 1, 2, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized with Extracts of Leaves of Raphanus sativus L, Beta vulgaris L, and Ocimum basilicum and Its Application in Seed Disinfection by Cristina Garcidueñas-Piña, Carolina Tirado-Fuentes, Julio Ruiz-Pérez, Roberto Carlos Valerio-García, José Francisco Morales-Domínguez

“…Synthesized AgNPs presented maximal absorption peak at 430 nm (RsAgNP), 440 nm (BvAgNP), and 420 nm (ObAgNP) in ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry analysis. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis showed that RsAgNPs are 76 nm diameter spheres made of up to 54.1% silver, the BvAgNPs are 78 nm diameter spheres with 39.76% silver, and the ObAgNPs are cubes of 99 nm edges with 69.74% silver. …”
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Evaluation of Extra-High Translucent Dental Zirconia: Translucency, Crystalline Phase, Mechanical Properties, and Microstructures by Hiroto Nakai, Masanao Inokoshi, Hengyi Liu, Motohiro Uo, Manabu Kanazawa

“…A biaxial flexural strength test using the Weibull analysis was performed to evaluate the mechanical properties. Scanning electron microscopy, grain size distribution, and average grain size were used to analyze the microstructures. …”
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