Enhancing CO₂ Adsorption on MgO: Insights into Dopant Selection and Mechanistic Pathways by Shunnian Wu, W. P. Cathie Lee, Hashan N. Thenuwara, Xu Li, Ping Wu

“…Our comprehensive research, integrating computational modeling and experimental work supported by scanning electron microscopy and thermal gravimetric analysis, confirmed the superior CO₂ adsorption capabilities of C-doped MgO. …”
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Gel–sol synthesis of hierarchical CaO using pollen as biotemplate for biodiesel production by Zheng, Jingdi, Tao, Shuang, Yang, Ying, Tang, Ying

“…The CaO(S) was synthesized through sol–gel-biotemplate method using calcium nitrate-ethanol-citric acid as precursor and rape pollen as biotemplate, followed by the characterizations such as N2-Brunauer Emmet Teller (N2-BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR), CO2-temperature programmed desorption (CO2-TPD), Thermogravimetry differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that pollen as a biotemplate could be used to improve the basicity and textural parameters of calcium oxide particles, especially for 1/1-CaO(S)-700, presented by its total basicity of 5.90 mmol/g, the specific surface area of 16.47 m2/g, the pore volume of 0.04 cm3/g, the average pore size of 10.28 nm, and the widespread distribution of pore size (2–12.5 nm). …”
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Nanofertilizers benefited maize to cope oxidative stress under saline environment by Abbas Shoukat, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Allah Nawaz, Kashif Zulfiqar Amir, Ilyas Ahmad, Ali Hamza, Karl Hermann Mühling

“…ZnO and SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) has been synthesized in the lab and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy before the plant experiment. …”
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Synthesis and application of iron nanoparticles from scrap metal for triclosan degradation in water via Fenton and Sono-Fenton oxidation by S. Bhaskar, K.V. Apoorva, Shabina Ashraf, T. Athul Devan

“…Iron nanoparticles (FeSNPs) were synthesised using Mangifera indica plant extracts and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electron diffusion spectroscopic spectrophotometry. …”
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Large‐Area Lead Monolayers under Cover: Intercalation, Doping, and Phase Transformation by Franziska Schölzel, Peter Richter, Andres David Peña Unigarro, Susanne Wolff, Holger Schwarz, Adrian Schütze, Niels Rösch, Sibylle Gemming, Thomas Seyller, Philip Schädlich

“…Detailed studies have been conducted on the Pb intercalation process, as well as the structure and electronic properties of the 2D Pb layer using low‐energy electron microscopy and photoelectron spectroscopy. The low‐energy bands of Pb show good agreement with density‐functional theory calculations. …”
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Ion‐Permeable Electrospun Scaffolds Enable Controlled In‐Vitro Electrostimulation Assay of Myoblasts by Serafina Pacilio, Francesco Decataldo, Roberta Costa, Tobias Cramer, Beatrice Fraboni, Giovanna Cenacchi, Maria Letizia Focarete

“…Electrically induced cell contractility is determined with atomic force microscopy (AFM) enabling real‐time monitoring of scaffold vibrations in liquid environment. …”
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Long Noncoding RNA–Messenger RNA (lncRNA–mRNA) Network in Resistance to Gummy Stem Blight (<i>Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum</i>) of Melon Plant Introduction (PI) 420145 by Rui Zhang, Jing Chen, Yongbing Zhang, Xiumei Lu, Chunyan Cheng, Ji Li, Qunfeng Lou, Yuhui Wang, Chuntao Qian

“…In this study, by employing electron microscopy and transcriptome sequencing, we investigated the cellular ultrastructure differences and gene expression dynamics of two melon accessions, PI 420145 (resistant to GSB) and ‘Baipicui’ (susceptible), pre- and post- inoculation. …”
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Effect of Process Pressure on the Properties of Cu₂O Thin Films Deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering by Junghwan Park, Chang-Sik Son, Young-Guk Son, Donghyun Hwang

“…Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) showed that the films deposited at 5 mTorr and 10 mTorr exhibited densely packed, well-defined grains, while those at 1 mTorr and 15 mTorr displayed irregular or poorly defined morphologies. …”
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Exploring Alkali Hydroxide Influence on Calcium Titanate Formation for Application in Biodiesel Catalysts by Ratchadaporn Puntharod, Kittikarnkorn Onsomsuay, Pusit Pookmanee, Jaturon Kumchompoo

“…Moreover, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals the intriguing cube-like morphology of calcium titanate, offering visual evidence of its unique structure. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Composited Films Based on Potato Starch/Glycerol/Gelatin by Xiaoqing Niu, Qianyun Ma, Shuiling Li, Wenxiu Wang, Yajuan Ma, Hongqian Zhao, Jianfeng Sun, Jie Wang

“…The resulting films were further characterized on the basis of rheological measurements, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The rheological measurements proved that the film-forming solution exhibited low shear viscosity and non-Newtonian fluid behavior. …”
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Effect of Selected Nanospheres on the Mechanical Strength of Lime-Stabilized High-Plasticity Clay Soils by Ali Ghorbani, Hadi Hasanzadehshooiili, Mostafa Mohammadi, Fariborz Sianati, Mahdi Salimi, Lukasz Sadowski, Jacek Szymanowski

“…Finally, the results obtained from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the nanospheres caused a dense and compact matrix to form in the soil, which led to the enhancement of the mechanical strength of the treated samples.…”
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Endocrine disruptor (17 β-estradiol) removal by poly pyrrole-based molecularly imprinted polymer: kinetic, isotherms and thermodynamic studies by Samaneh Mohebbi, Aram Dokht Khatibi, Davoud Balarak, Maryam Khashij, Edris Bazrafshan, Mohammad Mehralian

“…The structure of the MIP was confirmed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), infrared spectrophotometric spectrum (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a accessory protein is a water-permeable channel that induces lysosome swelling by Antonio Michelucci, Luigi Sforna, Riccardo Focaia, Maria Vittoria Leonardi, Angela Di Battista, Giorgia Rastelli, Simone Vespa, Simona Boncompagni, Manlio Di Cristina, Luigi Catacuzzeno

“…To unravel the potential function of ORF3a, here we employed a multidisciplinary approach including patch-clamp electrophysiology, videoimaging, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and electron microscopy. Preliminary structural analyses and patch-clamp recordings in HEK293 cells rule out ORF3a functioning as either viroporin or proton (H+) channel. …”
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<i>Lilium candidum</i> Extract Loaded in Alginate Hydrogel Beads for Chronic Wound Healing by Ioana Bâldea, Maria-Loredana Soran, Adina Stegarescu, Ocsana Opriș, Irina Kacso, Septimiu Tripon, Alexandra Adascalitei, Iulian George Fericel, Roxana Decea, Ildiko Lung

“…The obtained beads were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Reduction of radiation transmission through functionalization of textiles from man-made cellulosic fibers by Kristina Klinkhammer, Karin Ratovo, Oliver Heß, Ellen Bendt, Thomas Grethe, Marcus Krieg, Michael Sturm, Thomas Weide, Boris Mahltig

“…Additionally, microscopic investigations are done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). For material development, Lyocell fibers functionalized with TiO2 particles are first processed into yarns and then into knitted fabrics. …”
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Research on Mechanical Properties of Cement Emulsified Asphalt Mortar Under the Influence of Water-to-Cement Ratios and Water-Reducing Agent by Ce Zhao, Huacheng Jiao, Bing Zhou, Fei Liu, Feilin Zhang, Yong Luo, Jie Yuan

“…Based on X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results, the hydration products and microstructure of CA mortar at different ages were analyzed. …”
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Drying Kinetics, Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Quality of the Instant Foxtail Millet as Affected by Drying Methods by Yingqiang Wang, Hongxia Zhao, Xi Song, Wenjie Zhang, Feng Yang

“…MVD, MHAD and HAD products had a comparable rehydration ratio and cooking time. Scanning electron microscopy and rehydration process revealed that MHAD and MVD samples had a similar structure with the HAD sample. …”
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Lysophosphatidylethanolamine improves diastolic dysfunction by alleviating mitochondrial injury in the aging heart by Guiwen Xu, Wei Xiao, Pengqi Sun, Yuanjun Sun, Xinyu Yang, Xiaomeng Yin, Yang Liu

“…Mitochondrial morphologies from tissue samples were evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), while mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were assessed using JC-1, MitoSOX, and DCFH-DA detection assays. …”
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An impermeable copper surface monolayer with high-temperature oxidation resistance by Su Jae Kim, Young-Hoon Kim, Bipin Lamichhane, Binod Regmi, Yousil Lee, Sang-Hyeok Yang, Seon Je Kim, Min-Hyoung Jung, Jae Hyuck Jang, Hu Young Jeong, Miaofang Chi, Maeng-Je Seong, Hak Soo Choi, Seong-Gon Kim, Young-Min Kim, Se-Young Jeong

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Evaluation of Solubility, and Volumetric and Morphological Alterations of Bioceramic Filling Material for Primary Teeth: A New Methodological Approach by Víctor M. Ochoa-Rodríguez, Hernán Coaguila-Llerena, Leandro Fernandes, Ana B. B. Solcia, Juliane M. Guerreiro-Tanomaru, Mário Tanomaru-Filho, Gisele Faria

“…The surface distribution of the chemical elements and the crystalline phases was evaluated by energy scattering X-ray scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to detect hydroxyapatite precipitate and components. …”
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