Comparative study of LPBF Ta–Ti alloy: microstructural evolution and deformation behavior by Zhenyu Yang, Yuanhong Qiu, Jiangqi Zhu, Zhifeng Huang, Shengbin Dai, Weihu Yang, Min Liu, Gang Wang, Xingchen Yan, Wenhua Huang

“…In this study, we fabricated in-situ alloyed Ta–Ti samples via laser powder bed fusion technology, systematically investigating the role of Ti elements in microstructural modification and mechanical strengthening. …”
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Iron and Nitrogen-Doped Wheat Straw Hierarchical Porous Carbon Materials for Supercapacitors by Xiaoshuai Sun, Xiangyu Chen, Jiahua Ma, Chuanshan Zhao, Jiehua Li, Hui Li

“…Through precise control of the doping elements and carbonization temperature (900 °C), the resulting WSC-Fe/N-900 material exhibits abundant micropores, uniform mesopores, a significant specific surface area (2576.6 m² g⁻¹), an optimal level of iron doping (1.7 wt.%), and excellent graphitization. …”
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Synthesis and swelling behavior of highly adsorbent hydrogel for the removal of brilliant green from an aqueous solution: Thermodynamic, kinetic, and isotherm models by Aseel M. Aljeboree, Ayad F. Alkaim, Shaymaa Abed Hussein, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Ishraq Hasan, Shahad Abdulhadi Khuder

“…BG-loaded nanocomposite exhibited sheet-like morphology, irregular spherical shapes and nonhomogeneous distribution, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed CPL interaction with the nanocomposite matrix, evidenced by dark CPL regions, Energy dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis was performed to investigate the elemental composition of hydrogel nanocomposite, X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern of the nanocomposite matrix and CPL is shown to disappear in the matrix of hydrogel., thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to determine the thermal stability of synthesized nanocomposite, and represented a complete breakdown of the nanocomposite at 600–750 °C, and Brunauer− Emmett−Teller (BET) shows nanocomposite has a specific surface area and total pore volume of 0.019 cm3 g−1. …”
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Improved Mechanical Performances of Hastelloy C276 Composite Coatings Reinforced with SiC by Laser Cladding by Yuqing Tang, Zheng Lu, Xuan Zhang, Xihuai Wang, Shengbin Zhao, Mingdi Wang

“…The phase compositions, elemental distribution, microstructural characteristics, hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the composite coatings were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Vickers hardness testing, friction-wear testing and electrochemical methods. …”
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Effect of pulse frequency on the microstructure and properties of laser cladding layer of AlCoCrFeNiMo high entropy alloy by Wei Zhao, Xiang Li, Jinpeng Bi, Shuai Li, Chuanxin Fang, Hui Zhang, Song Gao, Yuexia Lv, Guangchun Xiao

“…The microstructure of the cladding layer was analyzed using X-ray diffraction, ultra-depth-of-field metallographic microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Response of Anti-Oxidative Stress Genes in Liver and Intestine in Broilers Fed Organic Acid and Silver Nanoparticles Coated on Zeolite in Starter Period by Fatemeh Asgharnezhad, Seyed Reza Hashemi, Saeed Hassani, Sharif Rostami

“…Extended Abstract Background: The use of food supplements to improve growth, optimal production and increase feed efficiency in feeding livestock and poultry has become a common thing as a suitable solution in using feed as well as possible. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of rGO/Fe3O4/MnO2 Nanocomposite for Enhanced Removal of Terasil Black Dye in Waste Water Treatment by Ali Fadhil Ismail, Entisar E. Al-Abodi

“…The structural properties, surface morphology, and elemental composition were evaluated through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. …”
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Growth and Characterization of Co-Doped L-Lysine Monohydrochloride Dihydrate (CLMHCl) Single Crystals by Slow Evaporation Method by V. Rajendran, S. Gnanam

“…To grow good quality crystals pH value of growth solution has been optimized and solubility of CLMHCl values was determined. …”
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INVESTIGATION OF PROCESSES ON TREATMENT OF PLASMA COATINGS MADE OF MATERIALS BASED ON MULTIFUNCTIONAL OXIDE CERAMICS WITH LASER IRRADIATION IMPULSES by V. A. Okovity, F. I. Panteleenko, O. G. Devoino, A. F. Panteleenko, V. V. Okovity

“…Therefore, the total number of impulses should ensure melting and sealing of the coatings along the whole thickness that will fully contribute to obtain hardened nano-crystalline and amorphous structures.The work is based on complex metallography, X-ray diffraction and electron-microscopic investigations on modified structural elements of composite coatings being treated with highly concentrated energy sources. …”
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Asymmetric all Silicon Micro-Antenna Array for High Angle Beam Bending in Terahertz Band by Zihao Liu, Xiangjun Li, Jie Yin, Zhi Hong

“…The geometric structure of the dimer consisting of one solid and one hollow pillar was meticulously optimized to realize a large bending angle of 70.2° with the diffraction efficiency of 73.1% and 37.8% for the P- and S- polarizations, respectively. …”
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Hydrothermally produced activated carbon spheres from discarded maize cobs for efficient removal of rose bengal dye from water environment by R. Sivaranjanee, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy

“…Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis (EDX) and FTIR spectroscopy were used for analyzing the produced HACs. …”
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PVDF-based functional composites for efficient degradation of methylene blue by Swayam Aryam Behera, Binita Nanda, P.Ganga Raju Achary

“…SEM images revealed a uniform dispersion of PTO particles (average size 53.04 nm) within the PVDF matrix, supported by EDS and elemental mapping, which confirmed the presence of Pb, Ti, O, F, and C elements. …”
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Enhanced capacitive deionization performance using Mn-doped activated carbon electrodes for energy-efficient brackish water desalination by Nasser A. M. Barakat, Eman Ashour, Yasmin T. Sayed

“…Structural characterization via X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscopy and elemental mapping confirmed successful Mn incorporation, while thermogravimetric analysis demonstrated improved thermal stability. …”
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Efficient Phase Retrieval via Improved Binary Amplitude Modulation Masks by Chao Yang, Cheng Xu, Hui Pang, Jun Lan, Lixin Zhao, Song Hu, Wei Yan, Xianchang Zhu

“…The proposed method of efficient modulation using pure amplitude elements may open the door to short-wavelength high-speed complex amplitude imaging. …”
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A Low Temperature Calciothermic Reduction Approach for the Synthesis of LaB6 Powders by M. Sadhasivam, M. Usmaniya, L.J. Berchmans, S.R. Sanakaranarayanan, S.P. Kumaresh Babu, G. Vijayaragavan

“…The processing methodology and heat treatment parameters are optimized based on thermodynamic estimates in order to favour the reaction kinetics and for complete formation of LaB6 powders with highest purity. …”
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The Synthesis of NiY Zeolite via the Acid Hydrolysis of Ethyl Silicate and Its Catalytic Performance in the Degradation of Benzyl Phenyl Ethers by Bosen Zhou, Zhengbo Lai, Yuanyuan Li, Hualan Zhou, Ye Tian, Yibo Zhao, Ming Xia

“…Key synthesis parameters, including reactant molar ratios, crystallization temperature, and time, were systematically varied to optimize the synthesis conditions. The synthesized products were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), nitrogen adsorption analysis, and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) elemental analysis. …”
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Synthesis, Spectral, Thermogravimetric, XRD, Molecular Modelling and Potential Antibacterial Studies of Dimeric Complexes with Bis Bidentate ON–NO Donor Azo Dye Ligands by Bipin Bihari Mahapatra, Ramani Ranjan Mishra, Ashish Kumar Sarangi

“…The metal complexes have been characterised by elemental analytical, conductance, magnetic susceptibility, IR, electronic spectra, ESR, NMR, thermogravimetry, X-ray diffraction (powder pattern) spectra, and molecular modelling studies. …”
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Transparent Al-Doped ZnO Thin Films for High-Sensitivity NO₂ Gas Sensing by So-Young Bak, Se-Hyeong Lee, Hyeongrok Jang, Minseong Kim, Sungjae Kim, Moonsuk Yi

“…The morphology, crystallinity, and elemental distribution were analyzed using transmission electron microscopy, selected area electron diffraction, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, while chemical bonding states were investigated via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Design and high strain rate response of a nanostructured bainitic steel for enhanced austenite stability by Majid Charchi Aghdam, Mehdi Hosseinzadeh Khanmiri, Hamid Mousalou, Sasan Yazdani

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical response of a high-silicon nanostructured bainitic steel designed with optimized Mn and Ni contents to enhance the stability of retained austenite (RA). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Mineralogical Composition and Radioactivity Levels in Stone Samples from the Archaeological Site of <i>Halaesa</i> (Sicily, Italy) by Giuseppe Paladini, Paola Cardiano, Francesco Caridi, Lorenzo Pistorino, Domenico Majolino, Francesco Gregorio, Stefania Lanza, Gabriele Lando, Antonio Francesco Mottese, Marco Miano, Olivia Gómez-Laserna, Valentina Venuti

“…By examining the stone composition at both the elemental and molecular scales, with support from ion chromatography data, potential degradation patterns linked to post-depositional weathering and external decay agents were identified. …”
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