Living Therapeutics for Synergistic Hydrogen‐Photothermal Cancer Treatment by Photosynthetic Bacteria by Yingyi Zhang, Xiaolian Deng, Lili Xia, Jianghui Liang, Meng Chen, Xiaoling Xu, Wei Chen, Jianwei Ding, Chengjie Yu, Limei Liu, Yang Xiang, Yiliang Lin, Fangfang Duan, Wei Feng, Yu Chen, Xiang Gao

“…In this study, living therapeutics are employed using photosynthetic bacteria Rhodobacter sphaeroides for in situ H2 production combined with near‐infrared (NIR) mediated photothermal therapy. Living R. sphaeroides exhibits strong absorption in the NIR spectrum, effectively converting light energy into thermal energy while concurrently generating H2. …”
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Artificial weathering aging of PPT coatings made from recycled PET to protect concrete: Nanomechanical properties evaluation by Adrián Bórquez-Mendivil, Jorge Luis Almaral-Sánchez, Jesus Eduardo Leal-Perez, César Modesto-Acosta, Joaquin Flores-Valenzuela, Orlando Auciello, Blanca Alicia García-Grajeda, José Miguel Mendivil-Escalante, Sergio G. Flores-Gallardo, Roberto P. Talamantes-Soto, Abel Hurtado-Macías

“…The analysis of the molecular degradation of the PPT coatings was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), which revealed that the rupture of C–H bonds caused the nanomechanical properties of the coatings to decrease; Hi = 200 ± 5 MPa to Hi = 32 ± 18 MPa, Hs = 125 ± 12 MPa to Hs = 12 ± 5 MPa and E = 5.1 ± 1.01 GPa to E = 1.05 ± 0.23 GPa.…”
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One-pot synthesis and characterization of a BSA-Cu2S/CuS quantum dots drug delivery system based on biuret’s reaction by Porfirio Estrada-Rojas, Juan Francisco Hernández-Paz, Claudia Alejandra Rodríguez-González, Mónica Elvira Mendoza-Duarte, Santos Adriana Martel-Estrada, Laura Elizabeth Valencia-Gómez, Héctor Camacho-Montes, Imelda Olivas-Armendáriz

“…Sample D was synthesized with lower BSA concentration (2.5 mg ml ^−1 ) and was used only for comparison in few analyses. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the structural integrity of BSA after functionalization, while x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis verified the formation of CuS and Cu _2 S crystals. …”
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3D-Printed PCL-Based Scaffolds with High Nanosized Synthetic Smectic Clay Content: Fabrication, Mechanical Properties, and Biological Evaluation for Bone Tissue Engineering by Furtado ASA, Cunha MHS, Sousa LMR, Brito GC, Verde TFCL, Filgueiras LA, Sobral-Silva LA, Santana MV, Sousa GF, Santos FEP, Mendes AN, Figueredo-Silva J, Maia Filho ALM, Marciano FR, Vasconcellos LMR, Lobo AO

“…Comprehensive characterization included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), mechanical testing, swelling analysis, and degradation studies. …”
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Global scattered-light spectrography for laser absorption and laser–plasma instability studies by Yihang Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Xu Zhao, Kevin Glize, Yufeng Dong, Xiaohui Yuan, Yutong Li, Jie Zhang

“…A detecting spectral range from ultraviolet to near-infrared, with angular distribution, allows for the understanding of the physical mechanisms involving various plasma modes. …”
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Hollow Salt Prepared Through Spray Drying with Alginate Enhances Salinity Perception to Reduce Sodium Intake by Qian Jiang, Jiayi Yan, Chen Song, Yunning Yang, Guangyuan Chen, Fanhua Kong, Jingfeng Yang, Shuang Song

“…Then, a solid salt was prepared through spray drying with 4.83% of this alginate, and its structure was characterised by X-Ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy to confirm its hollow structure with a particle size of 6.25 ± 2.26 μm as well as its crystal structure similar to original NaCl. …”
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Optical time-lapsed in situ mechanochemical studies on metal halide perovskite systems by Yonghao Xiao, David G. Bradley, Wei Xin Chan, Xinwen Hu, Lian Xiao, Zhenpeng Liu, Zi Yang Tan, Xin Zhao, Chenfei Li, Mansour Sadek, Vikash Kumar Ravi, Ying Hern Tam, Xiaotao Wang, Felipe García, Handong Sun, Seow Chin Low, Poh Boon Phua, Tze Chien Sum, Xiuwen Zhou, Yee-Fun Lim, John V. Hanna, Han Sen Soo

“…Moreover, we can accelerate the evaluation and directly observe the effects of different synthetic strategies for enhancing the photoluminescence quantum yield and stability of the perovskites, providing near-infrared (NIR) emitting tin-based perovskites FASnI z Br3-z (where z = 0 to 3) with core-shell structures. …”
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Sistem Alarm Penggantian Cairan Infus Berbasis Mikrokontroler menggunakan Wireless by Leila Nurfitria, Susanto Sambasri, Salita Ulitia Prini

“…The design of this infusion alarm system using photodioda and infrared as a detector of the presence of infusion fluids that drip, as well as to calculate the volume of intravenous fluids. …”
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Influence of environmental variables and anthropogenic activities on soda-saline lakes chemistry in northern Tanzania: A remote sensing and GIS approach by Azaria Stephano Lameck, Brian Rotich, Abdalrahman Ahmed, Harison K. Kipkulei, Peto Akos, Emil Boros

“…Satellite-based rainfall data were sourced from the Climate Hazards Group Infrared Precipitation with Station (CHIRPS) datasets, and temperature data were obtained from MERRA-2. …”
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Adsorption of Anionic Surfactants onto Alumina: Characteristics, Mechanisms, and Application for Heavy Metal Removal by Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, Thi Phuong Thao Do, Thi Sim Hoang, Ngoc Viet Nguyen, Huy Dong Pham, Trung Dung Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Mai Pham, Thanh Son Le, Tien Duc Pham

“…Adsorption mechanisms were disused in detail on the basis of adsorption isotherm, the change in surface charge, and the change in functional surface groups by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The application of surfactant adsorption onto Al2O3 to remove cadmium ion (Cd2+) was also studied. …”
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Genomic insights into the alphaproteobacterium Georhizobium sp. MAB10 revealed a pathway of Mn(II) oxidation-coupled anoxygenic photoautotrophy: a novel understanding of the biotic... by Xiuli Xu, Litao Zhang, Fuhang Song, Guoliang Zhang, Linlin Ma, Na Yang

“…MAB10 can utilize Mn(II)-derived electrons for photoautotrophic growth, with concomitant generation of dark β-MnO2 type Mn oxides under near-infrared light condition. This study uses genomic and biochemical assays to explore the genetic basis of Mn(II) oxidation-coupled anoxygenic photoautotrophy. …”
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Physicochemical characterization of biodegradable polymer polyhydroxybutyrate from halophilic bacterium local strain Halomonas elongata by W.O.S. Rizki, E. Ratnaningsih, D.G.T. Andini, S. Komariah, A.T. Simbara, R. Hertadi

“…The functional groups of isolated polyhydroxybutyrate were analyzed using nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Morphology and composition were demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. …”
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JWST-TST DREAMS: A Precise Water Abundance for Hot Jupiter WASP-17b from the NIRISS SOSS Transmission Spectrum by Dana R. Louie, Elijah Mullens, Lili Alderson, Ana Glidden, Nikole K. Lewis, Hannah R. Wakeford, Natasha E. Batalha, Knicole D. Colón, Amélie Gressier, Douglas Long, Michael Radica, Néstor Espinoza, Jayesh Goyal, Ryan J. MacDonald, Erin M. May, Sara Seager, Kevin B. Stevenson, Jeff A. Valenti, Natalie H. Allen, Caleb I. Cañas, Ryan C. Challener, David Grant, Jingcheng Huang, Zifan Lin, Daniel Valentine, Mark Clampin, Marshall Perrin, Laurent Pueyo, Roeland P. van der Marel, C. Matt Mountain

“…Water has proven to be ubiquitously detected in near-infrared (NIR) transmission spectroscopy observations of hot Jupiter atmospheres, including WASP-17b. …”
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An HST Transmission Spectrum of the Closest M Dwarf Transiting Rocky Planet LTT 1445Ab by Katherine A. Bennett, David K. Sing, Kevin B. Stevenson, Hannah R. Wakeford, Zafar Rustamkulov, Natalie H. Allen, Joshua D. Lothringer, Ryan J. MacDonald, Nathan J. Mayne, Guangwei Fu

“…The planet spectrum is consistent with a flat line (with median transit depth uncertainties of 128 and 52 ppm for the G280 and G141 observations, respectively), though the infrared (IR) portion displays potential features that could be explained by known opacity sources such as HCN. …”
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Strategies for specific multimodal imaging of cancer-associated fibroblasts and applications in theranostics of cancer by Li Wen, Chengxue He, Yanhui Guo, Nina Zhou, Xiangxi Meng, Yuwen Chen, Cheng Ma, Hua Zhu, Zhi Yang, Lei Xia

“…This nanoplatform can perform positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI) with strong near infrared absorption and metal chelating ability, achieving efficiently targeting accumulation and display long retention in the tumor region. …”
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Exploring Innovative Approaches for the Analysis of Micro- and Nanoplastics: Breakthroughs in (Bio)Sensing Techniques by Denise Margarita Rivera-Rivera, Gabriela Elizabeth Quintanilla-Villanueva, Donato Luna-Moreno, Araceli Sánchez-Álvarez, José Manuel Rodríguez-Delgado, Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, Garima Kaushik, Juan Francisco Villarreal-Chiu, Melissa Marlene Rodríguez-Delgado

“…Chemical analyses, such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, offer molecular specificity but face challenges with smaller particle sizes and complex matrices. …”
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Targeted intra-tumoral hyperthermia using uniquely biocompatible gold nanorods induces strong immunogenic cell death in two immunogenically ‘cold’ tumor models by Barry E. Kennedy, Erin B. Noftall, Cheryl Dean, Alexander Roth, Kate N. Clark, Darren Rowles, Kulbir Singh, Len Pagliaro, Carman A. Giacomantonio, Carman A. Giacomantonio, Carman A. Giacomantonio

“…Gold nanorods (GNRs) offer a precise, minimally invasive alternative by leveraging near-infrared (NIR) light to deliver targeted hyperthermia therapy (THT). …”
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Comprehensive FR1(C) and FR3 Lower and Upper Mid-Band Propagation and Material Penetration Loss Measurements and Channel Models in Indoor Environment for 5G and 6G by Dipankar Shakya, Mingjun Ying, Theodore S. Rappaport, Hitesh Poddar, Peijie Ma, Yanbo Wang, Idris Al-Wazani

“…Our findings show penetration loss increases with frequency for all of the ten materials and partitions tested, and suggest further investigation of 3GPP material penetration loss models for at least infrared reflective (IRR) glass and concrete may be necessary. …”
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Transition metal-based MOFs for Fenton-like photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: Performance, stability, and biocompatibility by S.M. Tikhanova, Yu.A. Tishchenko, E.Yu. Stovpiaga, M. Timofeeva, D.V. Lipin, S.A. Povarov, V.A. Milichko, A.S. Timin, S.A. Shipilovskikh, V.I. Popkov

“…Comprehensive physicochemical analysis of the developed samples was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), raman spectroscopy, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms (BET), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). …”
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Utilizing ultrasound for the extraction of polysaccharides from the tuber of Typhonium giganteum Engl.: Extraction conditions, structural characterization and bioactivities by Xi Peng, Jing-Ya Wang, Kui-Xu Gao, Zhi-Kun Wang, Qiao-Ling Deng, Yao Wang, Mei-Bian Hu, Yu-Jie Liu

“…No obvious difference was found in the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis of TGEP-U and TGEP-H. …”
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