Catalytic degradation of dyes using gold nanoparticles supported over chitosan coated cotton cloth composite by Awais, Fahim Ullah, Adnan Khan, Romana Khan, Sher Bahadar Khan, Khalid A Alzahrani, Nauman Ali, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Muhammad Tariq Saeed Chani, Tahseen Kamal

“…The Au-CH-CC composite was prepared by treating CH-CC with HAuCl _4 and reducing the formed ions using sodium borohydride. XRD, SEM, and EDX were adopted as characterization techniques which confirmed the successful formation of gold nanoparticles. …”
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Characteristics of Chemical Composition and Particle Size Distribution from Real Coal-fired Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) Boiler by Xin Du, Jianhui Wu, Yingze Tian, Yufen Zhang, Baoshuang Liu, Yinchang Feng

“…Abstract The chemical component (element, ion, and carbonaceous aerosols) behaviour in particle size distributions (PSDs) was studied by determining the particulate matter (PM) emitted from the circulating fluidised-bed (CFB) combustion flue gas. …”
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Removal of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from groundwater by sodium persulfate activated by hollow micron zero-valent iron: Reaction mechanism and degradation path by Chunyang Gao, Bing Wang, Jingjing Zhao, Jvfeng Li, Xianyuan Du, Jin Zheng, Quanwei Song, Jiacai Xie

“…The degradation of DEHP by H-mZVI/PS system was carried out jointly by the surface reaction on the surface of H-mZVI particles and the homolytic reaction led by Fe2+ ions in the solution. Additionally, the contribution rate of free radicals in the degradation process of DEHP was in the order SO4-· > ·OH > 1O2. …”
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Amorphization and siliconization of silicon carbide as a first wall material by Aritra De, Jerome Guterl, Zachary Bergstrom, Tyler Abrams, Gregory Sinclair, John David Elder, Dmitry Rudakov

“…Coupled simulation of surface model and impurity transport demonstrates amorphization of crystalline SiC exposed to L-mode plasma due to the accumulation of displacement damages under ion irradiation. This affects the lifetime of SiC plasma facing components. …”
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Effect of ionic strength and mixing ratio on complex coacervation of soy protein isolate/Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide by Junmiao Zhang, Hengjun Du, Ning Ma, Lei Zhong, Gaoxing Ma, Fei Pei, Hui Chen, Qiuhui Hu

“…The concentration of NaCl ions increased the content of α-helix. With the increase of FVP, the critical pH values decreased and the content of β-sheet increased through electrostatic interaction. …”
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A hammerhead ribozyme selects mechanically stable conformations for catalysis against viral RNA by Man Lu, Zhiqiang Cao, Luoan Xiong, Hongying Deng, Kangkang Ma, Ning Liu, Yanding Qin, Shen-Bo Chen, Jun-Hu Chen, Yao Li, Yijin Liu, Zhongbo Yu

“…We identify a conformational set containing five mechanical conformers of the mini ribozyme, where magnesium ions select the active one. Our results are supported by molecular dynamics simulations. …”
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Impact of geochemical reactivity on desulphation requirements in a sandstone reservoir containing carbonate and sulphate minerals by Ali M. Al-Behadili, Eric J. Mackay

“…The results shows that SO42-, Mg2+, HCO3− and Ca2+ are the major ions that have a very significant effect on the system, and therefore impact on precipitation (4.7E-06gmole) and dissolution (-4E-06gmole) of calcite, barite and the magnesium rich carbonate mineral. …”
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SOLEDGE3X full vessel plasma boundary simulations of ITER non-active phase plasmas by N. Rivals, P. Tamain, Y. Marandet, X. Bonnin, J.-S. Park, H. Bufferand, R.A. Pitts, G. Falchetto, H. Yang, G. Ciraolo

“…The erosion contributions from neutrals and ions are considered in each case, and the charge-exchange atoms fluxes and energy distributions are provided, highlighting the two atom populations (cold and charge-exchange).…”
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Leveraging Interfacial Electric Field for Smart Modulation of Electrode Surface in Nitrate to Ammonia Conversion by Kouer Zhang, Yifan Xu, Fatang Liu, Qing Wang, Xiaohong Zou, Mingcong Tang, Michael K.H. Leung, Zhimin Ao, Xunhua Zhao, Xiao Zhang, Liang An

“…Abstract The efficiency of nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) at low nitrate concentration is predominantly hindered by the poor affinity of nitrate ions and competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), particularly in neutral and acidic media. …”
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Annealing temperature modify of crystalline structure, magnetic properties and antibacterial performance in nickel substituted cobalt ferrite nanoparticles utilizing natural-fine-s... by Laksmita Farah Bestari, Lathifah Iqlimatussholihah, Nurdiyantoro Putra Prasetya, Kusumandari, Utari, Riyatun, Budi Purnama

“…Here, the redistribution of two and three plus ions in the sub-lattice k1 and k2 locations should be encouraged by the Jahn-Teller phenomenon through strain-induced magnetism. …”
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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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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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TAB2 deficiency induces dilated cardiomyopathy by promoting mitochondrial calcium overload in human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes by Wenrui Sun, Jianchao Zhang, Shuang Li, Wanrong Fu, Yangyang Liu, Mengduan Liu, Jianzeng Dong, Xiaoyan Zhao, Xiaowei Li

“…Furthermore, TAB2 knockout activated receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1), leading to an increase in mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU) expression, thereby augmenting the uptake of mitochondrial calcium ions. Finally, the application of the RIPK1 inhibitor Nec-1s prevents the progression of these phenotypes. …”
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Temporospatial Variation, Chemical Composition, and Source Resolution of PM2.5 in the Southeastern Taiwan Island by Chung-Shin Yuan, Jun-Hao Ceng, Po-Hsuan Yen, Kuan-Chen Chiang, Yu-Lun Tseng, Kwok-Wai Wong, Ming-Shiou Jeng

“…In terms of chemical composition of PM2.5, secondary inorganic aerosols (SIAs = NO3 −, SO42–, and NH4+) (56.7–67.2%) were the dominant component of water-soluble ions (WSIs) in PM2.5, while crustal elements (Mg, Al, Ca, Fe, and K) (44.0–61.2%) dominated the metallic contents in PM2.5. …”
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Preparation of coal kaolinite composites and study of adsorption properties by Rui LIU, Yuping FAN, Ruifeng GUO, Xianshu DONG, Xiaomin MA

“…The adsorption kinetics and thermodynamics showed that the adsorption of Pb(II) ions by the composites conformed to the quasi-secondary kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model, and it was a monomolecular-layer, chemisorption-dominated, heat-absorbing and spontaneous process with a maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity of 195.37 mg/g. …”
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Microbial Decontamination of Onion by Corona Discharge Air Plasma during Cold Storage by Eun Ha Chang, Yeoung Seuk Bae, Il Sheob Shin, Hyun Jin Choi, Ji Hyun Lee, Ji Weon Choi

“…Corona discharge air plasma (CDAP) is a nonthermal decontamination technology which is generating antimicrobial agents such as photons, electrons, positively and negatively charged ions, atoms, and free radicals. We investigated the effect of a corona discharge under atmospheric pressure on the sterilization of postharvest fungal pathogens on onion. …”
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Production of subtilisin proteases in bacteria and yeast by A. S. Rozanov, S. V. Shekhovtsov, N. V. Bogacheva, E. G. Pershina, A. V. Ryapolova, D. S. Bytyak, S. E. Peltek

“…., thermal stability, general resistance to detergents and specif ic resistance to various oxidants, high activity in various temperature ranges, independence from metal ions, and stability in the absence of calcium. The vast majority of subtilisin proteases are expressed in producer strains belonging to different species of the genus Bacillus. …”
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Interfacial Acid‐Like Microenvironment and Orbital Modulating Strategy toward Efficient Hydrogen Evolution in Neutral High‐Salinity Wastewater/Seawater by Lina Xu, Wei Li, Kuanchang He, Dongmei Ma, Jinxing Ma, Kui Yang, Abid Ahmad, Faliang Cheng, Sihao Lv, Defeng Xing

“…It achieves nearly complete removal of contaminants like rhodamine B and heavy metal ions within a rapid 8–20 min, with an energy consumption of only 3.7 kWh Nm−3. …”
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Regulation of the sintering trajectory of Ho,Pr:Y2O3 ceramics for 2.9 μm mid-infrared lasers by atmospheric sintering by Qing Li, Fei Liang, Jun Wang, Yan Ling Xue, Jie Ma, Peng Liu, Shiyu Sun, Zhan Hui, Jian Zhang, Changhua Zhang, Lili Hu, Haohai Yu, Huaijin Zhang, Dingyuan Tang

“…The codoping of Pr3+ as deactivating ions effectively depopulated the lower energy level 5I7 during the Ho3+:5I6 → 5I7 transition, thereby making the Ho,Pr:Y2O3 ceramics more conducive to promoting population inversion in the 2.9 μm laser wavelength range.…”
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Evaluation of hydro-chemical facies and surface water quality dynamics using multivariate statistical approaches in Southern Nigeria by E. A Ubuoh, F. U Nwogu, E. Q Ossai-Abeh, J. C Ikwuemesi, A. O Oke, J. D Umoh

“…Evaluating evidence based primary root of the predominant pollutant ions, their interactions as well as the factors controlling their dominance is crucial in studies regarding water environment and hydrology especially as most studies focus on theoretical methods. …”
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