Mechanical Properties and Weathering Behavior of Polypropylene-Hemp Shives Composites by Marcel Ionel Popa, Silvia Pernevan, Cecilia Sirghie, Iuliana Spiridon, Dorina Chambre, Dana Maria Copolovici, Niculina Popa

“…The changes in the chemical and morphological structures were investigated by FT-IR and RAMAN spectroscopies and AFM microscopy. The mechanical characteristics of the composites were determined before and after an artificial aging process, and they are within the limits of the values reported for polyolefin-based composites and materials with natural fillers. …”
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN CRYOSURGERY ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF TUMORS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT by V. V. Sokolov, D. V. Sokolov, L. V. Telegina, A. L. Nikolaev, A. P. Kirukhin, Yu. L. Kudryavtseva

“…Preliminary results of clinical studies show that, in comparison with cryosurgery on older devices, cryorecanalization using the latest generation of m edical eq uipment and a new cryosondond model is an effective method of recanalization to restore airway patency, which can be used in combination with electrodestruction, argon-plasma And laser coagulation.…”
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Nanoclustering in Silicon Induced by Oxygen Ions Implanted by D. Manno, A. Serra, E. Filippo, M. Rossi, G. Quarta, L. Maruccio, L. Calcagnile

“…The topographic images, obtained by scanning tunnelling microscope showed that the surface is covered with a dense array of tetragonal nanostructures oriented with respect to the substrate. Raman spectroscopy data allowed us to estimate an average cluster size of about 50 nm. …”
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Electrochemical Solvent Cointercalation into Graphite in Propylene Carbonate-Based Electrolytes: A Chronopotentiometric Characterization by Hee-Youb Song, Soon-Ki Jeong

“…Herein, the redox reactions of solvated lithium ions occurring at the graphite interface in 1 M·LiClO4/PC were probed by chronopotentiometry, in situ atomic force microscopy (AFM), and in situ Raman spectroscopy. The obtained results revealed that high coulombic efficiency (97.5%) can be achieved at high current density, additionally showing the strong influence of charge capacity on the above redox reactions. …”
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Structural Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterial Film In Situ Synthesized on Various Bulk Metals by J. Y. Xu, R. Yang, Z. Z. Fan, X. C. Lei

“…The microstructures of the carbon nanomaterial film were studied by SEM, TEM, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy. In this paper, bulk metallic materials treated by SMAT served as substrates as well as catalysts for carbon nanomaterial film formation. …”
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Origin of Difference in Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO (002) Grown on a- and c-Face Sapphire by Guoqiang Li, Bingyang Sun, Yali Wang, Zhou Wu, Weifeng Zhang

“…However, the photocatalytic activity for Rhodamine B degradation of ZnO film on c-face sapphire was higher than that on a-face sapphire. The Raman spectrum and XPS analysis suggested that the sample on a-face sapphire had higher concentration of defects. …”
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CHARACTERISTIC OF Zr-BEARING CRYSTALLINE PHASES FROM Rb-BEARING MODEL MATRIX MATERIALS by V.E. Eremyashev, G.G. Korinevskaya, M.A. Rassomakhin, S.M. Lebedeva

“…The presence of numerous Zr and Rb-bearing crystals in samples is established by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy; their morphology, chemical composition and spectral characteristics are studied. …”
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Cerebral Sinus Venous Thrombosis due to Asparaginase Therapy by Youssef Alsaid, Shamshad Gulab, Mohammed Bayoumi, Saleh Baeesa

“…At one-year followup, he had complete response to chemotherapy for ALL, with residual mild left hemiparesis, and his MRI scans revealed recanalized venous sinuses. The case highlights the importance of considering cerebral venous thrombosis as a complication of Asparaginase therapy.…”
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Elastic Module Study of the Radial Section of Guadua angustifolia Kunth Variety Bicolor by J. I. Cardenas, C. Vargas-Hernández

“…This behavior is due to the inhomogeneity, the water concentration, the fiber density, and the silicon concentration. The Raman spectroscopy analysis showed bands associated with hemicellulose, cellulose (carbon-carbon bonds), hydroxides carbon, and lignin. …”
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MINERALOGY OF THE VORONTSOVSKOE GOLD DEPOSIT (NORTHERN URALS). PART 3: SULFOSALTS by A.V. Kasatkin, S.Yu. Stepanov, M.V. Tsyganko, R. Škoda, F. Nestola, J. Plášil, E. Makovicky, A.A. Agakhanov, R.S. Palamarchuk

“…The article reports on sulfosalts of the deposit, their chemical compositions, as well as unit-cell parameters, optical properties and Raman spectra of some minerals. For eight new mineral species discovered by the authors (auerbakhite, vorontsovite, gladkovskyite, gungerite, luboržákite, pokhodyashinite, ferrovorontsovite, tsygankoite), we provide their density, hardness, reflectance spectra and crystal structure. …”
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Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Plasma sebagai Prediktor Gangguan Fungsi Ginjal pada Anak dengan Penyakit Jantung Bawaan Asianotik di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. Zainoel... by Safrizal Safrizal, Herlina Dimiati, Eka Yunita Amna, Nora Sovira, Syafruddin Haris, Dora Darussalam

“…Penelitian ini merupakan studi observasional analitik dengan pendekatan prospektif pada anak usia 1 tahun sampai 10 tahun dengan diagnosis PJB asianotik yang melakukan rawat jalan maupun rawat inap di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh pada bulan Februari hingga Juni 2024 yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian. …”
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“Crisscross” Approach: An Unconventional Technique for Simultaneous Antegrade and Retrograde Catheterization through Femoral Access by Siju T Abraham, Vishnu Motukuru, Vivek Anand, KB Sumanth Raj

“…Materials and Methods: This is a case series of 22 patients who underwent percutaneous “crisscross” access for recanalization of lower limb lesions between January 2020 and April 2024. …”
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GENETIC RESOURCES OF RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) WITH COLORED PERICARP by O. V. Zelenskaya, G. L. Zelensky, N. V. Ostapenko, I. G. Tumanyan

“…These varieties have been revealed to contain a large amount of oleic and linolenic acids (up to 43 % each), whereas only their traces are found in the white-grained rice variety Rapan. There are signiicant diferences in the content of antioxidants: Rapan has 7 mg/100 g; Mars and Rubin, 45 mg/100 g; Yuzhnaya Noch, 105 mg/100 g. …”
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Green Synthesis of Nanostructure CeO2 Using Tea Extract: Characterization and Adsorption of Dye from Aqueous Phase by Chengshun Liu, Xiyao Liu, Yilin Wu, Zhuotong Chen, Zhuanrong Wu, Shumao Wang, Hua Han, Zhenbang Xie, Yixuan Wang, Tzu-Hsing Ko

“…All samples show a strong Raman signal at a well-defined chemical shift of 463 cm−1 and a significant symmetry feature was observed, suggesting that the tetravalent ceria is the dominant species throughout the bulk sample. …”
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Characterization of Two Historical Postage Stamps Made from Cotton Fibers and Their Restoration Trials Based on the Experimental Studies by Maisa M.A. Mansour, Yassin E. Zidan, Abou El Fettouh A Abd El Hakim, Mohamed Mahmoud Allam, Hayssam M. Ali, Mohammad Akrami, Mohamed Z. M. Salem

“…Two Egyptian historical postage stamps printed in blue and red printing inks were evaluated and examined for their composition using a light microscope, SEM-EDS, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopic analyses. Mechanical, chemical, and deacidification treatments were done for the two stamps. …”
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Adherence, perceptions and knowledge of an HIV PMTCT programme: A mother-baby pair study by Sthembiso Mabuka, Mygirl P. Lowane, Tintswalo V. Nesengani, Thembi V. Simbeni

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Preparation of Mesoporous Silica-Supported Palladium Catalysts for Biofuel Upgrade by Ling Fei, Harvind Kumar Reddy, Joshua Hill, Qianglu Lin, Bin Yuan, Yun Xu, Peter Dailey, Shuguang Deng, Hongmei Luo

“…The structure, morphologies, composition, and thermal stability of catalysts were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Green LED as an Effective Light Source for Curing Acrylate-Based Dental Resins in Combination with Irgacure 784 by Katalin Bukovinszky, Melinda Szalóki, István Csarnovics, Istvan Szabó, Sándor Kéki, Miklós Nagy, Csaba Hegedűs

“…The kinetics of the photopolymerization was followed by Raman spectroscopy and conversion values were determined. …”
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Laser printing of certain pixels of graphene nanoribbons by M.S. Komlenok, P.V. Fedotov, P.A. Pivovarov, V.I. Konov

“…Optimal conditions for laser irradiation are determined and a technique is developed for transferring a carbon nanomaterial from a growth nickel surface to a titanium film aimed at creating stronger bonds between the nanoribbons. Raman spectroscopy confirms the preservation of structural features of the synthesized atomically precise 7-atoms-wide graphene nanoribbons with an armchair edge during laser transfer.…”
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Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surfaces analysis, vibrational spectroscopy, thermal behavior, and DFT study of S-triazine perchlorate by Chaima Zouari, Thameur Dammak, Jerome Lhoste, Mohamed Boujelbene, Mohamed Abdelhedi

“…Vibrational modes were investigated using Raman and infrared spectroscopy, providing insights into the compound’s molecular structure. …”
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