Structural Features of Surface Layers of Bifunctional Polysiloxane Xerogels Containing 3-Aminopropyl Groups and 3-Mercaptopropyl Groups by Yuriy L. Zub, Inna V. Melnyk, Mark G. White, Bruno Alonso

“…It was shown that the use of stannic compounds as catalysts for xerogels with 3-mercaptopropyl groups resulted in a product which possessed a non-porous structure, while the use of fluoride ions allowed the synthesis of a sample with a porous structure (S sp = 216 m 2 /g, V s = 0.152 cm 3 /g, d = 3.5 nm). …”
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Impact of Mn/Co substitution on magnetoelectric and structural properties of ZnO nanostructures thin films by Ángela P. Lanchero, Lina F. Prieto, Heiddy P. Quiroz, Jorge A. Calderón, A. Dussan, F. Mesa

“…FTIR spectra revealed characteristic bands of ZnO:Co, indicating successful incorporation of Co ions into the matrix. SEM and magnetic force microscopy (MFM) showed granular surface morphology and cluster formation at higher Mn concentrations (50 W). …”
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Advancements in integrating MOFs into micro-arc oxidation coatings on Mg alloys: A perspective on PEO-MOF coatings as innovative corrosion inhibitors by A.G. Ramu, Daejeong Yang, Minjung Song, Dongjin Choi

“…These complexes include organic ligands and metal ions or clusters. Large specific surface areas, customizable topologies and functionalities, ordered pore structures, and many reactive sites make these materials famous. …”
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Nicotine’s impact on platelet function: insights into hemostasis mechanisms by Xiayu Wu, Xiayu Wu, Yongjun Liu, Changhao Zou, Changhao Zou, Fuqin He, Fuqin He, Fang Guo, Fang Guo, Sijia Liu, Sijia Liu, Yi Fan, Yi Fan, Xuedong Zhu, Xuedong Zhu, Qianyi Zhou, Qianyi Zhou, Dan Shu, Dan Shu

“…Concurrently, nicotine was found to enhance the intracellular concentration of calcium ions in platelets ([Ca2+]i). To explore the underlying mechanisms, molecular docking software was employed to identify the platelet membrane receptors PAR1 and PAR4, which exhibited the highest docking scores with nicotine. …”
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Effect of ocean acidification on the oxygen consumption of the sea urchins Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816) and Arbacia lixula (Linnaeus, 1758) living in CO2 natural gradients by Robert Fernández-Vilert, Robert Fernández-Vilert, Vanessa Arranz, Vanessa Arranz, Marta Martín-Huete, Marta Martín-Huete, José Carlos Hernández, Sara González-Delgado, Sara González-Delgado, Rocío Pérez-Portela, Rocío Pérez-Portela

“…OA leads to a reduction in the availability of carbonate ions, which are essential for marine calcifiers such as echinoderms. …”
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The Relationship between the Structure and Thermal Properties of Bi2O3-ZnO-B2O3 Glass System by Sung-Hung Lan, Chin-Tung Lee, Yi-Sheng Lai, Chien-Chon Chen, Hsi-Wen Yang

“…In terms of FTIR, as the melting temperature rises, the B-O-B bonding vibration concentration of [BO4] inside the borate glass decreases, and the density of B-O-B bonding vibration of [BO3] increases, Moreover, the increase in melting temperature increases the probability of reducing Bi ions to Bi0, reduces the bonding of Bi-O-B, and increases the bonding of B-O-B, and the CTE also slightly decreases.…”
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Detection of Hg2+ Using a Dual-Mode Biosensing Probe Constructed Using Ratiometric Fluorescent Copper Nanoclusters@Zirconia Metal-Organic Framework/N-Methyl Mesoporphyrin IX and Co... by Shikha Jain, Monika Nehra, Neeraj Dilbaghi, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Sandeep Kumar

“…It was also observed that the presence of interfering metal ions in case of real aqueous samples does not affect the performance of this novel biosensing probe. …”
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Surface modification of AISI 316L stainless steel by applying single and multilayer coatings: Study of elastic modulus and antibacterial properties by Bahare Soltani, Sayed Mahmood Rabiee, Salman Nourouzi, Seyed Jamal Hosseinipour, Simindokht Khademjafari

“…Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) revealed that the 24-h release of Zn2+, Mg2+, and Ni2+ ions from the samples was within the allowable range when immersed in simulated body fluid (SBF). …”
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Dense integration of chlorocatechols crosslinked polyphenylene sulfide solid-state separator for Li metal-free batteries by Haitao Zhou, Lianlu Wan, Jiacheng Han, Jian-Chun Wu, Yihong Deng, Jie Gu, Huanggang Wang, Hongquan Gao, Zilong Su

“…It holds promise for applying thin lithium metal and Li metal-free anodes in ultra-high energy density Li-ions batteries. However, the films produced by this method suffer from issues such as poor toughness, low strength, uneven thickness, and difficulties in rewinding, which limit its widespread adoption in the large-scale manufacturing of lithium batteries. …”
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Atmospheric Corrosion, Antibacterial Properties, and Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Two Different Routes by I. DeAlba-Montero, Claudio A. Ruiz-Torres, Diana P. Portales-Pérez, Fidel Martínez-Gutierrez, Félix Echeverría, Martha E. Compeán-Jasso, Yolanda G. Cataño-Cañizales, Facundo Ruiz

“…The most common silver corrosion process occurs by the interaction of AgNPs with sulfur species (H2S) present in the atmospheric air, forming a corrosion layer of silver sulfide around the AgNPs, thus inhibiting the release of the ions responsible for the antimicrobial activity. …”
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The role of graphene Oxide’s aromatic rings in activated carbon made from banana leaves (ACBL) and Fe3O4 in hydrogen production by Dewi Sartika, Denny Widhiyanuriyawan, Agung Sugeng Widodo, Purnami, I.N.G Wardana

“…When Fe3O4 is combined with activated carbon made from banana leaves (ACBL), electron transfer occurs between the ACBL aromatic ring and Fe3+ ions from solved Fe3O4, which increases the solution’s conductivity and finally produces more hydrogen. …”
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Generation of electricity in BFC by the biological product 'Doctor Robik' during the purification of nitrogen-containing wastewater by G.O. Zhdanova, D.I. Stom, N.Yu. Yudina, S.V. Alferov, Z.U. Dzhangidze, A.D. Stom, M.Yu. Tolstoy, I.A. Bogdanova, A.N. Chesnokova

“…It was shown that “Doctor Robik 109” generated an electric current in the BFC upon the usage of urea (0.5 g/L), ammonium nitrogen (0.5 g/L of NH4+ ions), and peptone (0.5 g/L) as substrates. The current generation by microorganisms of “Doctor Robik 109” in the BFC was accompanied by an increase in the number of cells of microorganisms, a depletion of the tested substrates, and a decrease in the redox potential of the anolyte. …”
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Green synthesized FeNPs ameliorate drought stress in Spinacia oleracea L. through improved photosynthetic capacity, redox balance, and antioxidant defense by Javeria Naseem, Anis Ali Shah, Sheeraz Usman, Shakil Ahmed, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Shifa Shaffique, Sumera Javad

“…Growth parameters, efficiency of photosynthetic machinery, gas exchange attributes, total soluble proteins, and inorganic ions (Ca2+, K+ & Fe2+) were significantly reduced at both D1 and D2 stress levels, compared to control plants. …”
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PbO2/rGO Electrode as a Superior and Efficient Anode in Electrocatalytic Degradation of Safranine-O by Titin Aryani, Roto Roto, Mudasir Mudasir

“…Coating or modifying the PbO2 anode with rGO can reduce the dissolution of Pb2+ ions in the solution during the electrochemical degradation. …”
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Experimental Study on the Comprehensive Identification and Improvement of Dispersive Soil in Western Jilin Province, China by Jun Yang, Yi Song, Rui Fu, Changwei Lu, Hongcheng Liu

“…The dispersibility of the soil sampled from this area was evaluated by a double hydrometer test, a pinhole test, a fragmentation test, a sodium adsorption ratio test, and determination of the percentage of exchangeable sodium ions. Because these test methods had inconsistent results, the test methods in combination with the typical geomorphic conditions of the sampling points were ultimately used to comprehensively evaluate the soil dispersion. …”
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A new scheme for boosting in situ Fenton-like reaction in plant pathogenic tissues for selective structural degradation of capsid proteins by Jun Ma, Ming Chen, Yujie Wang, Jiaying Li, Jian Tang, Shengjun Wu, Chi He, J. Paul Chen

“…We designed a new Fenton-like reaction inducer, tCuinter-bCDs, which utilizes an internal doping strategy that reduces copper content by 89.89% compared to conventional doping methods, while still achieving a high coexistence of multivalent copper ions. Our research demonstrated that tCuinter-bCDs possessed functional activity to specifically recognize and proximally degrade CP. tCuinter-bCDs form complexes with CP monomers through supramolecular bonds characterized by significant electrostatic components. …”
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Use of hazardous barium slag as a supplementary cementitious material in calcium aluminate cement: Evolution of engineering properties and microstructure by Chen-xi Dong, Zhao Duan, Jiang-shan Li, Xin Chen, Wei Zhang, Haitao Cao, Nianqin Wang

“…Leaching tests confirmed that Ba²⁺ ions were effectively immobilised within the hydration matrix, ensuring the environmental safety of CAC–BS composites. …”
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Enhancing the photocatalytic performance and chemical durability of AZ31 magnesium alloy by incorporating two types of nanoparticles through plasma electrolytic oxidation by Mosab Kaseem, Abdullah H. Alluhayb, Talitha Tara Thanaa, Arash Fattah-alhosseini, Mohammad Alkaseem

“…Corrosion measurements demonstrated enhanced electrochemical stability against chloride ions. The dual incorporation resulted in a hybrid film exhibiting a corrosion current density value of 7.57 × 10−11 A/cm2 and a high outer layer resistance of 5.17 × 107 Ω.cm2. …”
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Novel coumarin-based acetohydrazide-1,2,3-triazole derivatives as urease enzyme inhibitors: Synthesis, in vitro evaluation, and molecular dynamics simulation studies by Hassan Sepehrmansourie, Mohammad Azimi, Ahmad Ebadi, Gholamabbas Chehardoli, Mohammad Ali Zolfigol, Massoud Amanlou, Mohammad Nazari Montazer, Mohammad Mahdavi, Zahra Najafi

“…Molecular dynamics simulations suggested that compound 13a tends to remain near the SER579-HIS593 α-helix rather than the nickel ions, stabilizing it in an open state. Thus, the MD studies confirmed the proposed mechanism of uncompetitive inhibition. …”
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Consequences of Surface Composition and Aggregation Conditions of Ag Nanoparticles on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) of Pesticides by Marcelo José dos Santos Oliveira, Gilia Cristine Marques Ruiz, Rafael Jesus Gonçalves Rubira, Santiago Sanchez-Cortes, Carlos José Leopoldo Constantino, Leonardo Negri Furini

“…The thicker coating layer of AgCT prevented the adsorption of both pesticides on the surface of the nanoparticles, which was achievable using salts containing Cl⁻ ions. Additionally, to obtain the SERS signal of MBC with AgCT, besides the presence of chlorinated salts, other adjustments were necessary, such as changing both the pH of the medium (from pH 5.8 to pH 8, for which MBC is in its neutral form) and the laser lines (from 785 to 514.5 nm). …”
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