Advanced approaches in lung cancer therapy–Exploring the unique role of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes by Pushpendra Kumar Khangar, Vivek Daniel

“…Additionally, surface modifications of MWCNTs contribute to better drug delivery efficiency by enhancing solubility and targeting capabilities. …”
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A Novel Multi-Image Encryption Scheme Using Generalized Rectangular Transform and Advanced 5-D Hyperchaotic Map by Yu-Chi Lan, Chung-Ming Wang

“…This paper presents GRTPHM (Generalized Rectangular Transform and Penta-Hyperchaotic Map), a novel multi-image encryption scheme that enhances security, efficiency, and versatility. The encryption process consists of two key phases: pixel permutation and pixel diffusion. …”
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Tailoring zeolites for enhanced post-combustion CO2 capture: A critical review by Ali H. Whaieb, Farah T. Jasim, Amer A. Abdulrahman, Idres M. Khuder, Saba A. Gheni, Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah, Nalan Turkoz Karakullukcu

“…Their framework structures allow for molecular sieving, ion exchange, and surface modifications, further enhancing their adsorption efficiency and regeneration capability.…”
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DOBROWOLNE PODDANIE SIĘ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCI W PRAWIE KARNYM SKARBOWYM. UWAGI ‘DE LEGE FERENDA’ by Krzysztof Czichy

“…The purpose of this study is to answer question whether the current regulations are working efficiently, or whether modification is needed. …”
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Recent advances on application of polysaccharides in cosmetics by Qingyuan Wu, Na Cheng, Danjiao Fang, Hao Wang, Faiz-Ur Rahman, Huifang Hao, Yongmin Zhang

“…Natural products have attracted wide attention in the cosmetics market due to their safety and high efficiency. As a highly active substance in nature, natural polysaccharides have been reported in recent years to have various cosmetic activities such as moisturizing, whitening, anti-aging and repairing skin, and are becoming a hot research topic in the cosmetics industry. …”
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Advances in the Functionalization of Vaccine Delivery Systems: Innovative Strategies and Translational Perspectives by Ingrid Andrêssa de Moura, Anna Jéssica Duarte Silva, Larissa Silva de Macêdo, Karina Mayumi Tani Bezerra de Melo, Lígia Rosa Sales Leal, Benigno Cristofer Flores Espinoza, Maria da Conceição Viana Invenção, Samara Sousa de Pinho, Antonio Carlos de Freitas

“…The conjugation of specific ligands or the modification of parameters such as shape, charge, and size of vectors can enhance the specificity, stability, and efficiency of antigen transport to cellular compartments, thereby facilitating a robust immune response. …”
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Microstructure of modified asphalt with high desulfurized crumb rubber (DCR) contents and its impact on viscoelastic properties by Ruihuan Wang, Zhengkun Wang, Qingyuan Ma, Wenwen Yu, Fengbo Zhu, Hongwei He, Huayun Du, Lin Liao, Yinghua Fan, Bo Zhang, Qiang Zheng

“…It is anticipated that understanding this structural difference with various DCR contents could promote the practical application of DCR-modified asphalt with high DCR contents, thereby advancing sustainability and economic efficiency.…”
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Electro-activated indigos intensify ampere-level CO2 reduction to CO on silver catalysts by Zhengyuan Li, Xing Li, Ruoyu Wang, Astrid Campos Mata, Carter S. Gerke, Shuting Xiang, Anmol Mathur, Lingyu Zhang, Dian-Zhao Lin, Tianchen Li, Krish N. Jayarapu, Andong Liu, Lavanya Gupta, Anatoly I. Frenkel, V. Sara Thoi, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Soumyabrata Roy, Yuanyue Liu, Yayuan Liu

“…By integrating the molecular design of redox-active centres with the defect engineering of Ag structures, we achieve a Faradaic efficiency for CO exceeding 90% across a current density range of 0.10 − 1.20 A cm–2. …”
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Novel Nanoparticle Biomaterial of Alginate/Chitosan Loading Simultaneously Lovastatin and Ginsenoside RB1: Characteristics, Morphology, and Drug Release Study by Quan Vo-An, Thuy Chinh Nguyen, Quang Tung Nguyen, Quoc Trung Vu, Cong Doanh Truong, Thi Len Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Lien Ly, Long Giang Bach, Hoang Thai

“…In addition, the synergistic interaction of lovastatin and ginsenoside Rb1 could be also observed through the modification of relative crystal degree and drug release efficiency.…”
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An Investigative Study on Mixed Waste Feedstock-Derived Biochar as Active Electrode Material for Supercapacitor Applications by Sudhakar Pabba, Rajkamal Balu, Arun Krishna Vuppaladadiyam, Ganesh Veluswamy, Manoj Kumar Jena, Ibrahim Gbolahan Hakeem, Namita Roy Choudhury, Abhishek Sharma, Michael Thomas, Aravind Surapaneni, Savankumar Patel, Kalpit Shah

“…Such waste-derived biochar offers several benefits for energy storage, including cost-efficiency and sustainable alternatives to traditional electrode materials. …”
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Adapting the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist to High-Income Settings: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial Protocol by Nathan Turley, MA, MBA, Karolina Kogut, BA, Barbara Burian, PhD, Rachel Moyal-Smith, DrPH, PA-C, James Etheridge, MD, MPH, Yves Sonnay, MScPH, William Berry, MD, MPH, Alan Merry, MD, MBChB, Alexander Hannenberg, MD, Alex B. Haynes, MD, MPH, Roger D. Dias, MD, PhD, MBA, Kathryn Hagen, MD, George Molina, MD, MPH, Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, Carla Williams, RN, MHSM, Mary E. Brindle, MD, MPH, FRCSC

“…The proposed study aims to assess users’ perceptions of a surgical safety checklist (SSC) reimplementation toolkit and its impact on SSC attitudes and operating room (OR) culture, meaningful checklist use, measures of surgical safety, and OR efficiency at 3 different hospital sites. Background:. …”
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Enzyme-instructed self-assembled supramolecular bi-antibodies for inhibition and imaging of atherosclerosis progression by Shuang Bian, Yangang Zhu, Nanxin Zhao, Yanchen Wang, Zhimou Yang, Jingjing Li

“…The dephosphorylation site and efficiency were optimized. 2P@VLA-4 displayed enhanced protein stability and binding ability to inflamed vascular endothelial cells. …”
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RNA-Seq transcriptome analysis of porcine cloned and in vitro fertilized blastocysts by Wei-hua XU, Zi-cong LI, Zhi-ping OUYANG, Bo YU, Jun-song SHI, De-wu LIU, Zhen-fang WU

“…Although cloned embryos have similar in vitro developmental capacity as in vitro fertilized (IVF) embryos before implantation, they appeared to have much lower full-term developmental efficiency in pig and cattle, and thus it would be reasonable to postulate that profound distinction at the molecular level should exist between them. …”
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Single spike mutation differentiating XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 enhances SARS-CoV-2 cell-to-cell transmission and facilitates serum-mediated enhancement by Elena Criscuolo, Benedetta Giuliani, Matteo Castelli, Mattia Cavallaro, Sofia Sisti, Roberto Burioni, Davide Ferrari, Nicasio Mancini, Massimo Locatelli, Nicola Clementi, Nicola Clementi

“…These parameters were further correlated with S-mediated cell-cell fusion activity.ResultsThe single amino acid substitution significantly altered entry kinetics and enhanced syncytia formation. This modification did not diminished the neutralizing capacity of convalescent sera, but it increased the efficiency of S-induced cell-cell fusion. …”
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N-Trimethylation of nanochitin for high dispersibility and pH-independent antibacterial activity by Masaki Kawamoto, Toshifumi Mizuta, Hironori Kaminaka, Masaaki Akamatsu, Shinsuke Ifuku

“…Furthermore, their high surface charge improved their grinding efficiency and reduced their proportion of large agglomerated particles. …”
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Construction of an artificial zinc alloy layer toward stable zinc-metal anode by Long Jiang, Yizhao Chai, Dongdong Ji, Liwei Li, Le Li, Bingan Lu, Dongmin Li, Jiang Zhou

“…As a result, the ZnCo anode achieves a Coulombic efficiency of 99.2% over 1300 cycles, and the ZnCo symmetric cell exhibits a long cycle life of over 2000 h at 4.4 mA cm−2. …”
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Valorizing Grape Pomace: A Review of Applications, Nutritional Benefits, and Potential in Functional Food Development by Vladimir S. Kurćubić, Nikola Stanišić, Slaviša B. Stajić, Marko Dmitrić, Saša Živković, Luka V. Kurćubić, Vladimir Živković, Vladimir Jakovljević, Pavle Z. Mašković, Jelena Mašković

“…This review emphasizes the promise of GP as a valuable ingredient in functional foods and nutraceutical formulations, contributing to health, sustainability, and resource efficiency.…”
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PRIMERS: Polydopamine Radioimmunotherapy with Image-Guided Monitoring and Enhanced Release System by Shahinur Acter, Lindokuhle M. Ngema, Michele Moreau, Debarghya China, Akila Viswanathan, Kai Ding, Yahya E. Choonara, Sayeda Yasmin-Karim, Wilfred Ngwa

“…The results of anti-cancer drug loading and releasing efficiency of these functionalized nanobowls are presented. …”
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Paper discs in a 3D printed microplate hybrid microfluidic device for low-cost, rapid, and ultrasensitive paper-based bioluminescence detection of human epidermal growth factor rec... by Ahmed A. Shalaby, Asmaa Salah, Akihiko Ishida, Masatoshi Maeki, Manabu Tokeshi

“…The 3D printed microplate has microvalves in the bottom of the wells, so it can stop flow of the reagents for the desired incubation time and it allows the washing solution to flow vertically and drain onto an adsorption pad which increases the washing efficiency. NanoLuc luciferase was used as a label for the detection antibody to achieve the highest sensitivity. …”
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Enhanced performance of spin-coated silver-modified titanium dioxide thin films over dip coating method for metformin photodegradation by D’ April Sabriantie Mulus, Muhamad Diki Permana, Sarah Puteri Hayaa’ Prawiranegara, Calya Zahira Tustika, Syelena Prima Putri, Salwa Aulia Zahra, Yusi Deawati, Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy

“…This research aims to compare two different sol–gel deposition methods to synthesize Ag-modified TiO2 thin films to their characteristics, including surface morphology, crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalysis efficiency towards metformin. In this research, Ag-TiO2 sol was coated on glass substrates by two different deposition methods namely manual dip coating (DC) and spin coating (SC) method, and annealed at 500℃. …”
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