Further investigation on microstructure refinement of internal crack initiation region in VHCF regime of high-strength steels by Yukun Chang, Liang Zheng, Xiangnan Pan, Youshi Hong

“…The profile samples prepared by focused ion beam (FIB) in crack initiation region (CIR) and fish-eye (FiE) region of failed specimens subjected to rotary bending (RB) and ultrasonic axial (UL) fatigue testing with various stress ratios (R) were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with selected area electron diffraction (SAD) detection for two high-strength steels. …”
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Study on the degradation mechanism of mechanical properties of red sandstone under static and dynamic loading after different high temperatures by Haixiao Lin, Weidong Liu, Duan Zhang, Bin Chen, Xinsheng Zhang

“…Abstract To study the effect of high temperature on the mechanical properties of red sandstone, YNS600 electro-hydraulic servo universal testing machine and pneumatic separating Hopkinson press bar (SHPB) device were respectively used to conduct static and dynamic load loading tests on red sandstone after 500~1000 ℃ action, and X diffraction detection. The damage pattern and mechanical property index changes before and after high temperature action were compared, and the relationship between mineral composition, microstructure and mechanical parameters of the specimens and temperature was analyzed, and a theoretical model was constructed. …”
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Development of BaSrTiO3 nanomaterial based dispersive solid phase microextraction method for cadmium determination in thyme samples using flame atomic absorption spectrometry by Selim Gürsoy, Caner Korkmaz, Elif Öztürk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere

“…Characterization techniques including XRD (X-ray Diffraction), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), and SEM (scanning electron microscopy) were utilized for characterizing the synthesized nanomaterial. …”
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Quercetin-conjugated magnetic nanoparticles inhibit Staphylococcus aureus growth and biofilm formation via downregulation of Coa and Hla genes by Alireza Habibi, Masoumeh Pakpour Roudsari, Seyyed Mahdi ZiaZiabari

“…Biofilm detection experiments showed that 95% of studied microorganisms had moderate-to-strong biofilm formation abilities. …”
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Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/AgFe2O4 biopolymer nanocomposite-based flexible triboelectric nanogenerator as a self-powered touch sensor by Vishnu Kadabahalli Thammannagowda, Kariyappa Gowda Guddenahalli Shivanna, Smitha Ankanahalli Shankaregowda, Stéphane Panier, Prashantha Kalappa

“…AgFe2O4 (AFO) nanoparticles, synthesized via combustion, were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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Monitoring ocular disease via optical nanostructures potentially applicable to corneal contact lens products by Bader AlQattan, Mohamed Elsherif, Fahad Alam, Haider Butt

“…The nanostructures produced a 4° diffraction angle difference in response to the environmental changes. …”
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Preparation of Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Selective Recognition and Determination of Clenbuterol in Pork Samples by Yingjuan Zhao, Zufei Feng, Sijin Li, Yan Lu, Yangfan Hu, Hua Fan, Xinyue Zhai

“…MMIPs were successfully applied as adsorbents to preconcentrated CLB in pork samples and detected by HPLC with UV. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were 4.27 μg/L and 14.2 μg/L, respectively. …”
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Microstructural Evolution of UNS S32205 Duplex Stainless Steel During Cold Rolling and Subsequent Annealing by C. Gauss, M.J.R. Sandim, H.R.Z. Sandim

“…Strain-induced martensite was not detected within this strain range by using X-ray diffraction and DC-magnetisation measurements. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of hematite nanomaterials imprinted with acetone, ethanol and methanol for AI-Based IoT gas sensor arrays by Rana M. Abdelghani, Abd El-Hady B. Kashyout, Iman Morsi, Taha Elsayed Taha, Naglaa F. Soliman, Walid El-Shafai

“…Among the models, RF-GB exhibited the lowest limit of detection (LOD), while RF presented relatively higher LOD values. …”
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Effect of particle size on release of solid dispersed particles during the "Dissolution" test by S. A. Zolotov, A. V. Panov

“…Amorphism was determined by X-ray powder diffraction and electron microscopy. The efficiency of disperse systems was compared based on the results of the "Dissolution" test of powders mechanically ground to the same particle size in the biological pH range. …”
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Spray-printed ZnO thin film for high-sensitivity NO2 gas sensing by Mohamed Ahmed Belal, Sugato Hajra, Swati Panda, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Kyeong Jun Park, Hoe Joon Kim

“…Abstract The controlling and precise detection of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas is important in many industrial processes such as medical, petrochemical, and agriculture. …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy of Solid-State Cu²⁺ Exchanged Clinoptilolite: Structural Characterization and Microbial Resistance by Sajad Faryad, Mohammad Ghorbanpour

“…The results revealed slight modifications in the crystalline structure of clinoptilolite, along with the detection of both Cu2+ ions and copper oxide after the ion exchange process. …”
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The Solid Phase Extraction of Some Metal Ions Using Palladium Nanoparticles Attached to Silica Gel Chemically Bonded by Silica-Bonded N-Propylmorpholine as New Sorbent prior to The... by M. Ghaedi, M. Rezakhani, S. Khodadoust, K. Niknam, M. Soylak

“…In this research at first palladium nanoparticle attached to a new chemically bonded silica gel has been synthesized and has been characterized with different techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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A surface-modified graphene – carbon-based composite sensor for the voltammetric assessment of pyridoxine in food and pharmaceutical samples by Sharmila Battira Madappa, Jamballi Gangadarappa Manjunatha, Moulya Karnayana, Sameh Mahmoud Osman, Santanu Patra

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were employed to gain a deep insight into the surface modification and elemental analysis of the unmodified graphene carbon paste sensor (UGCPS) and PGMGCPS. …”
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Electrochemical Determination of Diclofenac by Using ZIF-67/g-C3N4 Modified Electrode by Dang Thi Ngoc Hoa, Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu, Le Van Thanh Son, Le Vu Truong Son, Tran Thanh Tam Toan, Pham Le Minh Thong, Dao Ngoc Nhiem, Pham Khac Lieu, Dinh Quang Khieu

“…The obtained materials were characterized by using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), EDX-mapping, and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms. …”
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Analytical Study of Zinc Sulphide Electrode Prepared from Nano material by Ali I . Khaleel, Khalaf F. Al-Samarrai, Marwan A. mahmood

“…ZnS NPs electrode and ZnS Non- NPs  electrode give linear range upon (10-5-10-2)M and (10-4-10-2)M, Nernstain slope of (30.35 mV/decade) and (30.84 mV/decade), correlation coefficient of (0.9999) and (0.9995), detection limit of (1.733x10-7)M and (2.486x10-6)M, quantitative limit of (5.77x10-7)M and (7.07x10-6)M, the response time of (9-39) second and (13-36) second, respectively. …”
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Revealing Resistive Switching of Phase Transitions in an Al‐Doped Single Crystal of VO2 by DC and Pulsed Electrical Measurements by Larisa Patlagan, George M. Reisner, Bertina Fisher

“…Under low‐current R(T) measurements, the T(M1 → M2) and IMT are the only once detected by X‐ray diffraction that show reproducible resistive switching (RS) and hysteresis typical of first‐order transitions. …”
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Laser-based 3D printing and optical characterization of optical micro-nanostructures inspired by nocturnal insects compound eyes by Bogdan Stefanita Calin, Roxana Cristina Popescu, Eugenia Tanasa, Irina Alexandra Paun

“…For example, the development of 3D micro-nanostructures that mimic nocturnal insect eyes (optimized for night vision), emerges as promising technology for detection in IR spectral region. Here, we report a proof of principle concerning the design and laser 3D printing of all ultrastructural details of nocturnal moth Grapholita Funebrana eyes, for potential use as microlens arrays for IR detection systems. …”
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Tuning surface interactions with bentonite-graphite composite material for fouling-resistant electrochemical sensing of phenol in olive mill wastewater by Soukaina El Abbadi, Abdelaziz Elgamouz, Abdel-Nasser Kawde, Mohamed Douma, Hajar El Moustansiri, Najib Tijani

“…The sensor achieved a low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.015 μM and a quantification limit (LOQ) of 0.052 μM. …”
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Carbon Nano-Onions–Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposite for Resistive Monitoring of Relative Humidity by Bogdan-Catalin Serban, Niculae Dumbravescu, Octavian Buiu, Marius Bumbac, Carmen Dumbravescu, Mihai Brezeanu, Cristina Pachiu, Cristina-Mihaela Nicolescu, Cosmin Romanitan, Oana Brincoveanu

“…The composition and morphology of the sensing film are explored by means of scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The manufactured sensor’s room temperature RH detection performance is examined by applying a continuous flow of the electric current between the interdigitated electrodes and measuring the voltage as the RH varies from 5% to 95%. …”
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