Study on the Modification of Dietary Fiber and Degradation of Zearalenone in Corn Germ Meal by Solid-State Fermentation with <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6 by Jiahao Li, Kailong Li, Langwen Tang, Chun Hua, Na Chen, Chenxian Yang, Ying Xin, Fusheng Chen

“…Under these conditions, the ZEN degradation rate reached 96.27 ± 0.53%, while the SDF yield increased from 9.47 ± 0.68% to 20.11 ± 1.87% (optimizing the SDF/DF ratio from 1:7 to 1:3). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) revealed the structural transformation of dietary fiber from smooth to loose and porous forms. …”
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Utilization of nanoparticle soybean extract as an extracellular cryoprotectant in cooling semen of Bali cattle (Bos indicus) by Dian Ratnawati, Gatot Ciptadi, Sri Rahayu, Dita Retnowulan, Fardha Ad Durrun Nafis, Taufiq Ridwan, Achmad Setiyono, Iswati Iswati, Yuli Arif Tribudi, Sulistiyoningtiyas Irmawanti, Trinil Susilawati

“…The observed parameters included sperm motility, viability, abnormalities, membrane integrity, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Malondialdehyde (MDA), DNA fragmentation and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) morphology. Motility, viability, abnormalities and membrane integrity were analyzed using ANOVA via SPSS 16, while SOD, MDA and DNA fragmentation were assessed using Microsoft Excel; SEM results were interpreted descriptively. …”
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Macrophage-mediated anti-inflammatory enhancement by biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles of Quercus infectoria Olivier extract in RAW 264.7 cells by A. Umamaheswari, S. Lakshmana Prabu, K. Huthaya Prakash, A. Puratchikody

“…The biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles were characterized for their optical property, particle size, zeta potential, FT-IR, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope, further investigated for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity through in vitro techniques. …”
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Morphology of <i>Pulleniatina</i> (planktonic foraminifera) from optical microscopy, micro-CT, and SEM investigations by A. Fabbrini, A. Fabbrini, P. N. Pearson, A. Brombacher, A. Brombacher, F. Iacoviello, T. H. G. Ezard, B. S. Wade

“…A second set of specimens was crushed and imaged using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to further study the internal morphology and wall texture. …”
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Visible-Light-driven Photocatalytic Properties of Copper(I) Oxide (Cu2O) and Its Graphene-based Nanocomposites by Abdul Waheed Rabbani, Gul Naz, Elyor Berdimurodov, Basant Lal, Aigul Baimagambetova Sailauovna, Ahmad Hosseini Bandegharaei

“…The structure, morphology, and optical properties of Cu2O nanoparticles were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, SEM (scanning electron microscope), and UV-Vis spectroscopy. By adjusting the aqueous mixture solutions of NaOH and NH2OH•HCl, the synthesis of Cu2O crystals with different morphology and size could be realized. …”
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Influence of surface treatments in flexural strength and superficial topography of a lithium disilicate ceramic by Natalia Rivoli Rossi, Tabata do Prado Sato, Caroline Cotes Marinho, Vanessa Cruz Macedo, Tarcisio José de Arruda Paes Junior, Estevão Tomomitsu Kimpara

“…To analyze roughness and contact angle 25 ceramic blocks (12x7x7 mm) were divided into five groups (n=5): C - no treatment; HF - HF ; HFU - HF and UB for 5 min ; HFN - HF and SB; HFNU - HF, UB and SB. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysed the surface of the samples. …”
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In-vitro evaluation of multicomponent scaffold with kappa carrageenan, tendon extracellular matrix and calcium-magnesium silicate for periodontal bone regeneration by Supraja G., S. Balaji Ganesh, Raja Kumar, Gurumoorthy Kaarthikeyan

“…Scaffold characterization was done by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectrum, and scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Evaluation of fracture resistance and surface characteristics in monolithic zirconia: a comparative analysis of 3D printing and milling techniques by Rogina M. Hassan, Yomna Ibrahim, Rewaa G. AboELHassan, Amir Shoukry Azer

“…Fractographic analysis was done using scanning electron microscope (SEM). 72 discs (10 mm × 2 mm) were fabricated by milling and printing (n = 36) then subjected to 5000 thermocycles. …”
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Biocompatibility and features of degradation of polymer anti-adjection membranes with antibacterial activity by Yu. A. Kudryavtseva, A. Yu. Kanonykina, N. A. Efremova, V. A. Koshelev

“…The physical and mechanical properties were studied and the surface structure of the membranes was assessed using a scanning electron microscope. Biocompatibility and dynamics of biodegradation were assessed in vivo by implantation into laboratory animals (rats) for periods of 14 days, 1, 2 and 3 months, followed by histological examination of explanted samples.Results. …”
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Effect of simulated gastric acid on the mechanical properties of conventional and polypropylene mesh reinforced poly methyl methacrylate denture base resin by Abhinaya Bollepalli, Anitha Kuttae Viswanathan, Muthukumar Balasubramaniam

“…Flexural strength, impact strength, surface roughness and microscopic characteristics were assessed with aid of universal testing machine, Izod’s impact tester, profilometer and high-resolution scanning electron microscope (HR-SEM) in order. …”
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Investigating the Thermal Properties of Hydrated Salt Phase Change Material Nanocomposites in the Prevention of Heat Stress by Elnaz Rahimi, Saba Kalantary, Aziz Babapoor, Habibollah Dehghan, Anoshirvan Kazemnejad, Mohammadreza Monazzam Esmaeelpour

“…A field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) was used to analyze the surface morphology of the resulting nanocomposites. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 exploits steroidogenic machinery, triggers lipid metabolism for viral replication and induces immune response in Leydig cells of K18-hACE2 mice by Salmo Azambuja de Oliveira, André Acácio Souza da Silva, Barry T. Hinton, Giovanni Freitas Gomes, Thiago Mattar Cunha, Paulo Sérgio Cerri, Estela Sasso-Cerri

“…Variations in high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels were detected in severe COVID-19 individuals. We evaluated the response of testicular macrophages, steroidogenic activity and lipid metabolism of Leydig cells in SARS-CoV-2-infected K18-hACE2 mice.MethodsTestes were analyzed under light and electron microscope. …”
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Morphometric parameters of carrot seed quality and factors determining them. by A. F. Bukharov, D. N. Baleev, F. O. Fefelov, N. A. Eremina

“…This allowed us to draw a conclusion about the prospects of selection and the possibility of selective changes in the morphological parameters of the seed.…”
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The study of anatomical diagnostic signs of raw material of some Agastache species as quality indicators for standardization by I. O. Gurtovenko, O. Yu. Konovalova, O. F. Shcherbakova, V. O. Men'shova, O. I. Hudzenko

“…These representatives are promising for cultivation in Ukraine.The aim of our research is the microscopic analysis of the vegetative and generative organs structure of the different aged individuals Agastache foeniculum and A. urticifolia, the selection of a complex of anatomical diagnostic features that can be used in identity and quality indices establishment.Materials and methods. …”
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Perls' Prussian blue staining and chemistry of Prussian blue and Turnbull blue by Ai Sonoda, Masayuki Nihei, Norihiro Shinkawa, Eiji Kakizaki, Nobuhiro Yukawa

“…Thus, haemosiderin can easily be detected under the microscope as distinct blue deposits with minimal background staining. …”
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Evaluation of parameters affecting Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression in citrus by Fang LI, Su-ming DAI, Zi-niu DENG, Da-zhi LI, Gui-you LONG, Na LI, Yi LI, Alexandra Gentile

“…Our study provides research basis for the selection of optimization strategies in transient gene expression and improves the method for available genome investigation in citrus.…”
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Perbandingan Kinerja Arsitektur Convolutional Neural Network Pada Deteksi Malaria Menggunakan Citra Sel Darah by Agung Wahyu Setiawan

“…The gold standard for diagnosing malaria is based on smears blood smears or cells image which is obtained using a microscope. The main challenge in detecting malaria is the lack of experts to assess the blood smears. …”
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Adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using sulfuric acid-treated diatomite by Sintayehu Shewatatek, Girma Gonfa, Sintayehu Mekuria Hailegiorgis, Belete Tessema

“…Both raw diatomite and acid-treated diatomite (TDE) were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET), and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). …”
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Semicontinuous Microemulsion Polymerization of Polymeric Nanoparticles of Poly(cyanoacrylates) and Poly(caprolactone) by Gerardo León-Sánchez, Eulogio Orozco-Guareño, Oscar Guillermo Zúñiga-González, Luisa Fernanda Briones-Márquez, Raúl R. Quiñonez-López, Jesús Baudelio Campos-García, María de Jesús Palacios-Sánchez

“…Thermogravimetric analysis showed two decomposition events corresponding to each polymer. Transmission electron microscope analysis revealed nanoparticles averaging 51.74 nm in diameter. …”
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Engineering Performance and Mechanism of Alkali-Activated Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Zeolite Powder Grouting Materials by Longni Wang, Hongyuan Fu, Qianfeng Gao, Jintao Luo, Jing Tang, Jianping Song, Youjun Li, Guangtao Yu

“…The investigation focused on the effects of the mix ratio and water–binder ratio on the setting time, flowability, bleeding rate, concretion rate, and compressive strength of the new grouting material. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses were employed to examine the action mechanism of the material components in the slurry. …”
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