Preparation of mequindox microemulsion and its transdermal permeability in vitro by WU Jing-chao, OUYANG Wu-qing, RUI Xian, LIU Mei-xue, SONG Bing, LAN Ying

“…The drop shape was reviewed by the transmission electron microscope (TEM). The average droplet size and polydispersity index (PDI) of M-ME were measured by photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) using a Zetasizer Nano ZS instrument. …”
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The effect of copper oxide nanoparticle conjugated with lapatinib on breast cancer cell line and evaluating the effect of this nanoparticle on caspase 8 gene expression by Masoumeh Valizadeh Talarposhti, Ali Salehzadeh, Amir Jalali

“…The physicochemical properties of the nanoparticles were analyzed using FT-IR, XRD, EDS, DLS, zeta potential measurement, and electron microscope imaging. The effect of the nanoparticles on the viability of breast cancer (MDA-MB-231) and normal (MRC-5) cells was evaluated using the MTT test, while the expression of the caspase-8 gene was measured via real-time PCR. …”
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Utilizing nanomaterials to functionalize the Tikoua extract as a powerful green anti-corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel by Rania Farouq, Eman Hamdy, Moustafa M. S. Abbassy, H. A. Farag

“…Weight loss measurements, scanning electron microscope, and atomic absorption spectroscopy have been used to explore the inhibitory effects of the synthesized composites. …”
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Atmospheric Influence on the Structural and Mechanical Properties of TiN Coating Deposited on NiTi Shape Memory Alloy via Mather-Type Dense Plasma Focus by Mahdiyeh Soltanalipour, Jafar Khalil-Allafi

“…The coating thickness of samples 0.5N2-7 and 0.25N2-7 were obtained to be 0.91 µm and 1.75 µm, respectively.Conclusion: Scanning electron microscope images of the coating surfaces indicated that the nitriding process in the 75 vol. % argon and 25 vol. % nitrogen environment was more effective in preventing cracking. …”
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Post surface conditioning via air abrasion, Nd: YAG laser and Radachlorin activated Photodynamic therapy on surface roughness, surface topography, and bond strength to root dentin by Abdullah Alshahrani

“…Ra (n = 5) and topographic analysis (n = 1) of the post following conditioning were performed using a profilometer and scanning electron microscope. The remaining preconditioned fiber post was bonded to the post space using resin cement (n = 10). …”
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Structural transformation of MnTiO3 with manganese dioxide and titanium dioxide influenced by solid-state calcination kinetics by Ritushree Shaily, Abhishek Prasad, Kuldeep Kumar, Dilip Kumar Meena

“…The surface morphology of the 24-hour calcinated MnTiO3 sample shows that the average particle size is 7.05μm, as obtained by Scanning Electron Microscope.…”
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Investigation of machining performance of waspaloy using copper-graphite composite electrodes in electric discharge machining by Priyanka Putta, Jayakumar V, Giridharan PK

“…Composite electrodes are fabricated by the stir-casting process. The scanning electron microscope reveals that the graphite specks are homogeneously disseminated over the matrix material. …”
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Powder Injection Moulded 316L Stainless Steel–Titanium–Copper Alloy by Lucas Lim Sheng Onn, Faiz Ahmad, Saad Ali

“…The maximum sintered density obtained was 89.9% from the 1 vol% Cu sample sintered under a vacuum atmosphere, indicating high porosity in all the samples. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis on the samples indicate that high amounts of pores were observed, along with the formation of oxides and carbides, which explains the low density and mechanical properties obtained. …”
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Citric Acid Irrigation Protocols for Bioceramic Sealers for Root Canal Retreatments by Mustafa Imad Saleh, Emad Farhan Alkhalidi

“…Material and Methods: Thirty extracted human lower premolars teeth were obturated with gutta-percha using bioceramic sealer, and have been split into three groups, each consisting of ten teeth: (1) 20% citric acid without activation, (2) 20% citric acid with ultrasonic activation, and (3) control group utilizing ProTaper Universal retreatment files exclusively. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to investigate the remaining sealer remnants at the coronal, middle and apical thirds. …”
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Experimental study for evaluation the efficiency of some traditional and nano-composites materials consolidates to improve the archaeological limestone properties by Mohsen M. Saleh, M. Ezzat, Fatma M. Shebl

“…The efficiency of the consolidate materials were evaluated using a scanning electron microscope SEM, as well as measuring the water contact angle, in addition to color change testing and measuring the physical and mechanical properties. …”
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Automated recognition and segmentation of lung cancer cytological images based on deep learning. by Qingyang Wang, Yazhi Luo, Ying Zhao, Shuhao Wang, Yiru Niu, Jinxi Di, Jia Guo, Guorong Lan, Lei Yang, Yu Shan Mao, Yuan Tu, Dingrong Zhong, Pei Zhang

“…With the development of deep neural networks, the You Only Look Once (YOLO) object-detection model has been recognized for its impressive speed and accuracy. …”
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Genomic characterization and pre-clinical evaluation of a new polyvalent lytic Loughborough phage by Mahmoud M. Sherif, Neveen A. Abdelaziz, Sarra E. Saleh, Khaled M. Aboshanab

“…The presence of a tailed phage with a characteristic prolate head and a contractile tail was detected by the transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Elemental and micromorphological analysis of ion releasing restoration/carious dentin interface by Alaa Esmat Abdelsalam, Hoda Saleh Ismail, Hamdi Hosni Hamama

“…For micromorphological patterns, two representative specimens from the second half of sectioned teeth were randomly selected to be observed under scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Mechanism of electroacupuncture on rats with primary dysmenorrhea based on microRNA expression spectrum and PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway by Si-an PAN, Shao-hua WANG, Han-yu YUAN, Juan LI, Xiao XUE, Zeng-hui YUE, Yu LIU

“…Results: 1. Transmission electron microscope. (1) Control group: no obvious morphological changes in the uterine tissue. (2) Model group: fibroblasts in uterine tissue were irregular, the edema was presented in cellular cytoplasm, the nuclei were irregular and mitochondria swollen seriously; the rough endoplasmic reticulum was expanded moderately. (3) EA group: fibroblasts were spindle-shaped and pyknotic, the cytoplasm increased in electron density, the nuclei were slightly irregular and pyknotic, mitochondria were oval in shape, with little swelling and vacuolation; the rough endoplasmic reticulum was expanded slightly and retained, with a small amount of degranulation. 2. …”
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A Matrix Effect Calibration Method of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Based on Laser Ablation Morphology by Hongliang Pei, Qingwen Fan, Yixiang Duan, Mingtao Zhang

“…To improve the accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction under microscopic conditions for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), this study developed a novel visual platform by integrating an industrial CCD camera with a microscope. …”
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Influence of Sodium Alginate Concentration on Microcapsules Properties Foreseeing the Protection and Controlled Release of Bioactive Substances by Kamal Essifi, Mohamed Brahmi, Doha Berraaouan, Abderrahim Ed-Daoui, Ali El Bachiri, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Abdesselam Tahani

“…The incorporation, structure, morphology, and phase properties of all elaborated materials were characterized by UV-spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (DRX). …”
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Main agronomic traits, domestication and breeding of Gu (Zizania latifolia) by WANG Yingying, HUANG Lu, FAN Longjiang

“…Furthermore, the regular arrangement of starch granules was found in the Gu seed by scanning electron microscope. The germination rate of Jiayou 1 seeds could reach 62.9% with an improved seed treatment method.In sum, the sem-i domesticated Gu, which has a compact plant architecture and normal flowering, provide an important genetic material for the domestication of Gu, although other target traits such as seed shattering need to be improved in future. …”
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Vanadium-Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles in Rhodamine B Degradation by H. Letifi, Y. Litaiem, D. Dridi, S. Ammar, R. Chtourou

“…Structural, morphological, and optical properties of the prepared nanoparticles have been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscope (TEM), and UV-Vis and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. …”
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Catalyzed biochar from date palm waste for ammonium removal: potential application in poultry farms for ammonia mitigation by Shymaa Saad Sayed Ibrahim, Yossry Bayoumy Abd-Elhay, Mohamed Mustafa Elkoly, Ahmed El-Raie Emam Suliman, Badr Ali Mohamed

“…The results show high pH (8.65), carbon (41.03%), nitrogen (2.57%), hydrogen (5.77%) contents, and CEC (23.40 meq/100 g) for biochar without catalysts compared with biomass. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis showed that the biochar without catalysts has a rough surface and pores of varying sizes, resulting in a relatively high specific surface area (39.52 m2/g), a critical feature for sorbent materials, and the interior of the biochar had evident, homogenous pores that formed cylinder-shaped structures. …”
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The Effects of CO2 Laser with or without Nanohydroxyapatite Paste in the Occlusion of Dentinal Tubules by Mohammed Abbood Al-maliky, Ali Shukur Mahmood, Tamara Sardar Al-karadaghi, Christoph Kurzmann, Markus Laky, Alexander Franz, Andreas Moritz

“…Six samples, two per group, were used for surface and cross section morphology, evaluated through scanning electron microscope (SEM). The temperature measurement results showed that the maximum temperature increase was 3.2°C. …”
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