Fabrication, microstructure, and properties of W–Cu graded composites by FENG Xiaowei, SI Anheng, FENG Bo, LI Daren

“…The distribution of W and Cu in each graded layer is uniform, and the interface between W and Cu is well combined without diffusion. The mechanical properties of the W–Cu graded composites show the gradient distribution, and the microhardness of the W–40Cu layer is up to HV 136. …”
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Effects of milling temperature and time on phase evolution of Ti-based alloy by Kristaly F., Sveda M., Sycheva A., Miko T., Racz A., Karacs G., Janovszky D.

“…The amount and the cell parameters of the Sncontaining phases were different for the two milling experiments because the diffusion coefficients of the Sn atom differed to a large extent.…”
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Integration of High-Performance Nanocrystalline TiO2 Photoelectrodes for N719-Sensitized Solar Cells by Ke-Jian Jiang, Jin-Ming Zhou, Kazuhiro Manseki, Qi-Sheng Liu, Jin-Hua Huang, Yan-lin Song, Shozo Yanagida

“…We report on enhanced performance of N719-sensitized TiO2 solar cells (DSCs) incorporating size and photoelectron diffusion-controlled TiO2 as sensitizer-matched light-scatter layers on conventional nanocrystalline TiO2 electrodes. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF BACTERICIDAL ROLE OF EPIDERMAL MUCUS OF MAJOR CARPS AGAINST PATHOGENIC MICROBIAL STRAINS by Farkhanda Asad, Shahzad Nasir, Itrat Fatima, Zeliha Selamoglu, Aiman Nadeem, Rafia Jamal, Maryam Fatima, Maimoona Mehmood

“…Mucus extracts were screened for antibacterial potential using the agar well diffusion method, measuring antibacterial effects by the zone of inhibition (ZOI) in mm. …”
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Determinants of digital technology adoption in innovative SMEs by Faiz Faiz, Viet Le, Eryadi K Masli

“…This study integrates the technology, organization, and environment (TOE) framework with Rogers’ diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory to investigate the factors influencing SMEs’ digital technology adoption. …”
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Evaluation of two different self-disinfection alginate impression material by Islam M. Bendary, Alaa A. Omar, Reham M. Goda, Ahmed A. Ali, Kareem A. Lotfy, Mohamed M. Shohayeb

“…Discs from each group were obtained and assessed for their antimicrobial activities by the disc diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. …”
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Tuning of Water Vapor Permeability in 2D Nanocarbon-Based Polypropylene Composite Membranes by Glykeria A. Visvini, Georgios N. Mathioudakis, Amaia Soto Beobide, George A. Voyiatzis

“…This improvement is attributed to the nanoindentations created at the interface of the carbon nanoinclusions with the polymer matrix in the form of nanopores that facilitate water vapor diffusion. In the particular case of GO and rGO, residual oxidative groups might contribute to the WVP as well. …”
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Removal of boron from wastewaters using valonia-tannin-based biosorbent produced via spray drying by Nalan Erdol-Aydin, Serhat Sezer, Berk Esin, Gulhayat Nasun-Saygili

“…Adsorption kinetics were explored using pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, first-order, second-order, and intraparticle diffusion models, with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model fitting the data effectively. …”
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Research on the Influence of Insulation Layer Materials on the Corrosion Behavior of Q235 Steel in Heating Pipelines by CHEN Fei, HU Yabo, GONG Xiaoyu, WANG Li

“…The surface insulation layers of heating pipelines have an important effect on water vapor penetration and corrosive ion diffusion，ultimately affecting the corrosion behavior of heating pipelines.In this study， the corrosion behavior of Q235 steel thermal pipelines insulated with different materials， including polyurethane and two types of commercially available aerogels made from foam glass， was investigated.Results showed that the wetting angle of foam glass was about 43.8°，which was less than that of the polyurethane and aerogel insulation layers (180°)，making the surface easier to soak in water.Under periodic immersion conditions， the corrosion rate of Q235 steel covered by foam glass was the fastest [about 153.1 mg/(dm2·d)]， significantly higher than that of the samples covered by polyurethane [124.3 mg/(dm2·d)].The corrosion rate of the samples covered by two kinds of aerogel was the lowest [96.73，109.43 mg/(dm2·d)] after the periodic immersion test.There were more pits observed after rust removal in the samples covered by foam glass， indicating the most serious corrosion.The main corrosion product was Fe3O4， which contained a small amount of Fe(OH)(SO4)(H2O)5 and FeCl2(OH)4.…”
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Research Progress on Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Transdermal Absorption of Cosmetics by Meixuan Wang, Lu Zhang, Linxin Zheng, Jiayuan Shi, Hongxin Gao, Congfen He, Liya Song

“…It also provides a detailed overview of the regulations and standards for in vitro transdermal absorption, compares the standards of different institutions, and highlights the diffusion cell method, developed by scientists at Procter & Gamble, which is the mainstream method for in vitro testing. …”
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Postoperative Imaging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors in the Extremity: A Comprehensive Review by Seul Ki Lee, Min Wook Joo, Jee-Young Kim, Nicholas Matthew Bernthal

“…The advanced imaging techniques, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, have significantly improved diagnostic accuracy in detecting tumor recurrence. …”
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Cattaneo-Christov fluxes for nonlinear mixed convective entropy generated Reiner-Rivlin material flow by T. Hayat, Aneeta Razaq, Sohail A. Khan

“…Entropy rate increases against diffusion variable is enhanced.…”
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Molecular Detection of Candida tropicalis Isolated from Immunocompromised Patients with Otitis Media by Aymen Nazar Khalil, Abbas M. Ammari

“…The susceptibility of isolated C. tropicalis was tested toward fluconazole (10 mg) and miconazole (10 mg) antifungals by using disk diffusion method. The results were males have the highest rate among immunocompromised patients with otitis media (58.0%). …”
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Isolation and characterization of microbial population associated with industrial waste effluent and their antibiotic sensitive pattern by Aakash Shukla, Mahesh Chandra Sahu

“…Materials and Methods: Fifty-five industrial waste effluent samples were collected from waste effluent sites serially diluted and documented CFU from individual effluents and subcultured for isolated colony on nutrient agar plate, and then, grown bacteria were identified with culture morphology and biochemical tests. Disc-diffusion method was used for antibiotic sensitivity pattern of isolated bacteria. …”
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Clinical and microbiological study of vancomycin-resistant enterococci isolated from colonized and infected patients with special reference to risk factors by Deepa Devhare, Sae Pol

“…All samples were screened for vancomycin resistance using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Vancomycin MIC was detected using the macrobroth dilution method. …”
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"Projection-Perception" Image Differences and Optimization Paths in China's National Park System Pilot Areas by Qian Jingfan, Chen Xi, Wang Tao

“…Different pilot zones have different combinations of projected-perceived images. (2) In terms of the relationship chain, the official projected and tourist-perceived social network semantics show a "core-subcore",diffusion network structure,which constitutes "country-park-ecology-protection" and "scenery-scenic spot-attractions" respectively 2 relationship chains. (3) Regarding the differences in image structure, the main categories of spatial layout differ greatly in composition, which affects the shaping of the overall image of the pilot zones as the short plank of the wooden barrel. …”
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Layered Double Hydroxides as Systems for Capturing Small-Molecule Air Pollutants: A Density Functional Theory Study by Elaheh Mohebbi, Cristina Minnelli, Eleonora Pavoni, Laura Sisti, Emiliano Laudadio, Pierluigi Stipa

“…Despite the efforts to stem their diffusion, many diseases are still associated with exposure to these molecules. …”
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Biphasic Equilibrium Dialysis of Poly(N-Isopropyl Acrylamide) Nanogels Synthesized at Decreased Temperatures for Targeted Delivery of Thermosensitive Bioactives by Witold Musial, Jiri Michálek, Janusz Pluta, Anna Jaromin, Magdalena Pietka-Ottlik, Martin Pradny

“…Six types of thermosensitive nanogels were prepared by surfactant-free dispersion polymerization and assessed in terms of process yield, composition, and size at temperatures below and over volume phase temperature. During the diffusion of impurities, in the course of dialysis, assessed by the conductometric method, the remarkable influence of temperature and initiator concentration on the process was revealed. …”
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Ag–Cu solid–liquid interface velocity and growth morphology dependence on material data variations under rapid solidification conditions by D. Cietek, R. J. Hebert

“…When considering the range of reported values of this alloy for the interface energy, melting entropy, liquid diffusion coefficient, and the characteristic system length, the transition from cellular to plane-front growth at high solidification velocities – commonly denoted as the absolute stability limit – could occur as low as 0.07 m/s or as high as 1.17 m/s. …”
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Innovation systems for emerging food technologies: evidence from the development of cultured proteins in Thailand by Waverly Eichhorst, Daniel Blaustein-Rejto, Saloni Shah, Alex Smith, Peter Newton

“…However, technological diffusion will additionally require addressing a need for regulatory approval, manufacturing capacity, scientific and technical expertise, and consumer acceptance.DiscussionStronger evidence of the potential domestic benefits that CP production could bring to Thailand is a prerequisite for stakeholder engagement and mission alignment across sectors. …”
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