Development of Layer-by-Layer Magnetic Nanoparticles for Application to Radiotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer by Nobuyoshi Fukumitsu, Yoshitaka Matsumoto, Lili Chen, Yu Sugawara, Nanami Fujisawa, Eri Niiyama, Sosuke Ouchi, Emiho Oe, Takashi Saito, Mitsuhiro Ebara

“…Human pancreatic cancer cells (PANC-1) were treated with LBL MNPs alone, with AMF-induced hyperthermia, and in combination with X-rays. …”
Get full text

Mandibular Advancement Devices in OSA Patients: Impact on Occlusal Dynamics and Tooth Alignment Modifications—A Pilot Prospective and Retrospective Study by Aylin Uyaner, Helen Schneider, Aditya Parikh, Kathrin Paeske-Hinz, Anna Konermann

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that MADs are effective in treating OSA with minor adverse effects. This study advocates for moderate mandibular protrusion to balance therapeutic efficacy with dental health considerations, crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes. …”
Get full text

Microstructure Changes and Improvement in the Mechanical Properties of As-Cast AlSi7MgCu0.5 Alloy Induced by the Heat Treatment and ECAP Technique at Room Temperature by Miloš Matvija, Martin Fujda, Ondrej Milkovič, Marek Vojtko, Róbert Kočiško, Miroslav Glogovský

“…The heat-treated alloy was processed by ECAP at room temperature following route A. …”
Get full text

Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLC)-Based Topical Formulation of Hesperidin for Effective Treatment of Psoriasis by Anita Rani, Rajwinder Kaur, Afaf Aldahish, Rajalakshimi Vasudevan, Prasanalakshmi Balaji, Chander Parkash Dora, Balakumar Chandrasekaran, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Rahul Sharma

“…<b>Results</b>: The optimized HPD-NLC exhibited a spherical shape with particle size of 125.7 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.36, and entrapment efficiency of 52.26% <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>. …”
Get full text

Coupled Fenton oxidation and photocatalytic pretreatment: A novel strategy for reducing AAEMs in biomass to enhance coal co-combustion performance by Zhuwei Liu, Lin Li, Tingsan Song, Rui Wang, Mingxin Li, Yusheng Wang, Dani Zuo, Dongmei Bi

“…Walnut shells (WS) were treated with g-C3N4-loaded calcium alginate microbeads under simultaneous simulated daylight irradiation and Fenton oxidation. …”
Get full text

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

“…However, existing geopolymer grouts face common challenges such as rapid setting and low compatibility with treated substrates. This study develops a new grouting material using industrial byproducts to overcome these limitations while optimizing performance for reinforcing silty mudstone slopes. …”
Get full text

Synthesis of ettringite from desulfurization wastewater via the co-precipitation method and its application for Zn2+ removal by Maxiaoxuan Sun, Wei Li, Dong Wang, Mengyu Qu, Huadong Wang, Xiaofei Tu

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the precipitate was mainly ettringite (87.9 %) with some calcite (12.1 %). …”
Get full text

A differentiated approach to the surgical treatment of intraarticular fracture of the proximal tibia by A.V. Kalashnikov, Y.M. Litun, Ye.E. Chip, A.M. Syvak

“…For a long time, the question of optimal ways and methods of surgical treatment of fractures of the proximal part of the tibia (PPT) remains debatable. …”
Get full text

Assessing brushite-polyphosphate nanocomposites as nanofertilizers for improved phosphorus use efficiency in maize by Houssameddine Mansouri, Bouthayna El Amine, Hamid Ait Said, Hassan Noukrati, François Perreault, Abdallah Oukarroum, Hicham Ben Youcef

“…Advanced characterization using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the amorphous nanostructure of brushite-polyphosphate (50–100 nm), while inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy revealed high phosphorus (22.72 %) and reduced calcium (18.66 %) content in the composite. …”
Get full text

Investigation of water treatment residues as corrosion inhibitors in acidic environment by El Mokhtar Saoudi Hassani, Rajae Salim, Elhachmia Ech-chihbi, Hind Zejli, Imane Mehdaoui, Rachid Mahmoud, Youssouf Ali Younous, Gamal A. Shazly, Amna Aqdas, Abdeslam Taleb, Mustapha Taleb, Zakia Rais

“…These residues are derived from Aleppo pine fibers treated with Maxilon Blue dye (RFPABM) and Eriochrome Black dye (RFPANE). …”
Get full text

Influence of laser beam shape and post heat-treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of nickel-based alloy IN718 manufactured by laser powder bed fusion by Matjaž Godec, Narges Mirzabeigi, Črtomir Donik, Danijela A. Skobir Balantič, Simon Malej, Irena Paulin, Bojan Podgornik, Jonas Grünewald, Tobias Novotny, Florian Bayer, Francisco Ruiz-Zepeda, Katrin Wudy

“…Based on the results, the proposed optimal heat-treatment temperature for both investigated laser beam shapes is 984 °C. …”
Get full text

Investigation on the multi-scale interfacial adhesion characteristics between three kinds of repair materials and calcium-leached concrete by Jianhui Tang, Yin Bai, Wenxun Qian, Dehao Cui, Feng Zhang

“…Fractal dimension analysis indicated improved meso-IZ pore uniformity in PC- and AECP-treated leached concrete (0.82–0.86 vs. 0.95 for untreated concrete). …”
Get full text

Biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized from Pseudomonas fluorescens-mediated olive cake waste: antimicrobial, larvicidal activity against Culex pipiens and cytotoxicity assessme... by Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Muhammad A. Khan, Ammar AL-Farga, Ahmed G. Soliman, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Eslam Adly

“…Histopathological and biochemical analyses of treated larvae revealed structural damage, decreased protein and carbohydrate content, and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. …”
Get full text

Influence of Local Tumor Factors and Radiotherapy Dose on Prognosis of Clinical Stage T1-4N0M0 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Yan KONG, Qian DONG, Shuguang LI, Jinrui XU, Xiaohan ZHAO, Wenzhao DENG, Wenbin SHEN

“…MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 256 patients with clinically nonmetastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The optimal cutoff for tumor local factors was determined. …”
Get full text

Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin antibiotics using Fe3O4-SiO2-EN@Zn-Al layered double hydroxide nanocomposites under the COVID-19 pandemic by Tariq J. Al-Musawi, Parnian pour Bahrami, Razzagh Rahimpoor, Nezamaddin Mengelizadeh, Davoud Balarak

“…Characterization of the photocatalyst was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) techniques. …”
Get full text

Adsorptive processes applied to the defluorination of groundwater for human consumption by Júlia Toffoli De Oliveira, Letícia Reggiane de Carvalho Costa, Keila Guerra Pacheco Nunes, Vanessa Jurado-Davila, Robson Alves de Oliveira, Elvis Carissimi, Liliana Amaral Féris

“…The AACP and AA-ZnCl2 were characterized through BET, EDS, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and FT-IR analysis. A Central Composite Design and response surface methodology were applied to optimize adsorption efficiency, focusing these factors: pH and adsorbent dosage. …”
Get full text

New MAO coatings on multiprincipal equimassic β TiNbTaZr and TiNbTaZrMo alloys by Rafael F.M. dos Santos, Pedro A.B. Kuroda, Gerson S. de Almeida, Willian F. Zambuzzi, Carlos R. Grandini, Conrado R.M. Afonso

“…The work focuses on innovative medium (MEA) and high entropy (HEA) equimassic β Ti alloys (quaternary Ti-25Ta-25Nb-25Zr and quinary Ti-20Zr-20Ta-20Nb-20Mo in wt.%) treated with micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to optimize their performance as biomaterials. …”
Get full text

Green Sol–Gel Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia Applications by Juliana Jesus, Joana Regadas, Bárbara Costa, João Carvalho, Ana Pádua, Célia Henriques, Paula I. P. Soares, Sílvia Gavinho, Manuel A. Valente, Manuel P. F. Graça, Sílvia Soreto Teixeira

“…Results: Samples heat-treated at 700 °C and 400 °C (washed powder) for 4 h under argon presented only magnetite in their composition. …”
Get full text

Effects of aerobic exercise on body composition and exerkines in colorectal cancer survivors by Eunhan Cho, Miranda Chodzko, Stephanie L. E. Compton, Shengping Yang, Steven Heymsfield, Guillaume Spielmann, Guillaume Spielmann, Justin C. Brown, Justin C. Brown, Justin C. Brown, Justin C. Brown, Justin C. Brown

“…IL-7 and IL-15 were quantified using ELISA, and body composition was measured using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.ResultsAt baseline, participants treated with chemotherapy had lower IL-7 than those not treated with chemotherapy [−3.3 pg/ml (95% CI: −1.3, −5.4); p = 0.002]. …”
Get full text

Microstructure and corrosion properties of 625 Ni-based alloy surfacing layer on the inner-wall of oil pipe prepared by twin tungsten electrode TIG welding with heat wire by Juan PU, Sutong SHI, Hongbing WEI, Mingfang WU, Huawei SUN, Weimin LONG

“…The samples obtained from the oil pipeline were solution treated at the temperature of 800 ℃ and 900 ℃, respectively. …”
Get full text