Photo-aging changes in mechanical properties of high impact polystyrene, polystyrene-based binary and compatibilized ternary blends by Marzieh Alidadi-Shamsabadi, Shirin Shokoohi, Mahnaz Shahzamani, Homa Abbasian-Peykani

“…The morphological structure of blends was studied by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The impact and tensile strength of the samples were measured and compared after exposure to UV radiation. …”
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Effect of bioactive agent glucose molecules on coal dust wettability by LI Nannan, LIANG Zidong, KONG Shaoqi, LI Kunjie

“…Rational use of appropriate dust suppressants could effectively mitigate the impact of respirable coal dust on the health of coal miners.Biosurfactants have become increasingly important in the study of coal dust suppression in underground confined environments owing to their biodegradability, low toxicity, and stability.With lignite from the Shendong Bulianta Coal Mine as the research object, this study selected 2 surfactants with different numbers of glucose molecules, n-Dodecyl β-D-maltoside (DDM) and Alkyl Polyglucoside 1214 (APG1214) to investigate the effect of the number of glucose molecules on the wettability of coal dust by combining experimental and simulation methods.Results show that 1) DDM exhibited better wettability performance on Bulianta lignite, with a contact angle value of only 20.1° and a wetting dynamics model diffusion and penetration constant K value of 0.76858, indicating optimal wetting effect; 2) DDM further enhanced the pore structure and specific surface area of coal dust, showing a stronger aggregation effect on coal dust particles from FTIR, XPS, BET, and SEM tests; 3) The increase in hydroxyl functional groups and the proportion of oxygen elements also indicated a significantly enhanced adsorption capacity of DDM on the Bulianta coal surface; 4) Molecular dynamics modeling revealed that the larger number of glucose molecules in DDM surfactant facilitated the formation of stronger hydrophobic interactions with the coal surface, thereby attracting more water molecules to adsorb on the modified coal surface.The resulting hydrogen bonds could improve coal dust wettability.…”
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Resulting Key Physiological Changes in <i>Triticum aestivum</i> L. Plants Under Drought Conditions After Priming the Seeds with Conventional Fertilizer and Greenly Synthesized Zinc... by Roquia Rizk, Mostafa Ahmed, Donia Abdul-Hamid, Mostafa Zedan, Zoltán Tóth, Kincső Decsi

“…Transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), and X-ray diffraction confirmed the nanoparticles’ hexagonal morphology and typical dimensions of 51 nm. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from an endemic plant and their antibacterial potency - A sustainable approach by R. Rajalakshmi, N. Mukesh Babu, A. Doss, R.P. Praveen Pole, T.P. Kumari Pushpa Rani, V. Mary Kensa

“…The present study attempted the biofabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) from the silver salt (silver nitrate) using the leaf extract from the plant, Jatropha maheshwarii. The functional groups attached, morphological features and the other qualities of J. maheshwarii mediated Ag NPs was done using the characterization techniques (spectroscopic and micrographic) like Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction analysis (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDXA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). …”
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Utilization of wheat straw for fungal phytase production by Zohre Shahryari, Mohammad H. Fazaelipoor, Payam Setoodeh, Ramkumar B. Nair, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Younes Ghasemi

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and FTIR structural analysis showed intensive fungal growth on wheat straw, and partial removal of hemicelluloses, lignin and phytic acid. …”
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Kappa-carrageenan based active nanocomposite films incorporated with nanohalloysite and niosome-encapsulated Lippia citriodora essential oil: Preparation and characterization by Ayda Saleh, MirKhalil Pirouzifard, Mohammad Alizadeh Khaledabad, Hadi Almasi

“…The physicochemical, morphological and functional properties of prepared films were assessed. …”
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Anticorrosion Protection of Low-Carbon Steel by the Eco-Friendly Composition Based on Gum Arabic by Mariia-Olena Danyliak, Serhii Lavrys, Yuliia Rizun, Sergiy Korniy

“…The protective effect of the composition is determined by the combination of two compounds of different natures, which have hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia annua L. essential oil on the physicomechanical, structural, and antimicrobial properties of edible film based on fish gelatin by Maryam allahyari, Seyed Fakhreddin Hosseini, Maria Carmen Gómez-Guillén

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging confirmed that the ternary films containing AEO had a continuous, smooth, and homogeneous microstructure, indicating compatibility between the components. …”
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Impact of microalgal biomass and microplastics on the sorption behaviour of pesticides in soil: a comparative study by Urška Šunta, Franja Prosenc, Kristina Žagar Soderžnik, Tjaša Griessler Bulc, Mojca Bavcon Kralj

“…The surface of the sorbents in the study was characterised by attenuated total reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), water contact angle (CA), and point of zero charge (pHPZC). …”
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Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract-Mediated Green Synthesis of Nanostructured Alkaline Earth Oxide (MgO) and Its Physicochemical Properties by Archana Venkatachalam, Joseph Prince Jesuraj, kalainathan Sivaperuman

“…EDX (energy dispersive X-ray spectrum) has given the stoichiometric ratio of Mg and O. The functional groups have been studied by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), surface morphology transformation has been identified by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies, and VSM measurements have given the information of diamagnetic nature of MgO nanoparticles. …”
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f-Block element separation mediated by carboxylated Fe3O4 nanoparticles as robust adsorbents in acidic systems by Dharmendra B. Sharma, Rutuja Gumathannavar, Arijit Sengupta, Atul Kulkarni

“…Abstract Citric acid functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (CA-MNP) were synthesized and studied for sorption of two representative trivalent lanthanide and actinide ions (Eu3+ and Am3+). …”
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Characterization and application of gelatin from red snapper skin for making wound healing membranes by Sahubawa Latif, Handrini Dewi Anne, Raynitha Murdik Irene, Ari Setiyawan Rio, Sabilil Hikma Afida

“…FTIR analysis indicated that p0 and p1 have the same four functional groups (aliphatic phosphate, aliphatic secondary amine, monosubstituted alkyl, and aliphatic hydrocarbons). …”
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Tailoring the performance of cellulosic textiles by chemical treatment and ionizing radiation: Assessment of physical, mechanical, thermal, crystal and morphological properties by N. Akter, S.C. Das, M.M. Fahad, D. Islam, M.A. Khan, S.M. Shamsuddin

“…The moisture properties were reduced by up to 60 % as a function of γ-irradiation. Further characterization of the jute fabric samples was assessed by FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy, XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) testing.…”
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Coffee processing waste as a reinforcing material in the preparation of chitosan-based magnetic composite for the removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution by Shimelis Kebede Kassahun, Amen Getaye, Konstantina Tsigkou, Irini Angelidaki

“…The surface functional groups, surface morphology, specific surface area, and crystal structure were investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Coriandrum sativum and Their Use as Fertilizer on Bengal Gram, Turkish Gram, and Green Gram Plant Growth by Varada V. Ukidave, Lalit T. Ingale

“…The characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles was studied using the X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and transmission electron microscope technique (TEM). …”
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FMRP cooperates with miRISC components to repress translation and regulate neurite morphogenesis in Drosophila by Navneeta Kaul, Sarala J. Pradhan, Nathan G. Boin, Madeleine M. Mason, Julian Rosales, Emily L. Starke, Emily C. Wilkinson, Erich G. Chapman, Scott A. Barbee

“…Specific target RNAs play critical roles in neurodevelopment, including the regulation of neurite morphogenesis, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive function. The different biological functions of FMRP are modulated by its cooperative interaction with distinct sets of neuronal RNA and protein-binding partners. …”
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Subcellular localization and tissue expression pattern of SlMAPK7 gene in tomato by Guan Xiaoyan, Chen Lifei, He Yanjun, Wang Jie, Lu Gang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the temporal and spatial expression profiles of tomato SlMAPK7, analyze the cis-elements in its promoter sequences, and to confirm the subcellular localization of SlMAPK7 protein.The expression profiles of SlMAPK7 in the roots, stems, leaves, calyxes, petals, stamens, pistils, and fruits from flowering tomato plants were characterized by real-time fluorescent quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), as well as the flower buds ranging from 2 mm to 8.5 mm in length, representing in different floral development periods. …”
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Reaction dynamics and nuclear structure of light exotic nuclei by Di Pietro Alessia

“…Results of reactions induced by neutron-halo and proton-halo nuclei are compared, highlighting differences in the reaction dynamics that stem from variations in nuclear structure. …”
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MetaboLINK is a novel algorithm for unveiling cell-specific metabolic pathways in longitudinal datasets by Jared Lichtarge, Gerarda Cappuccio, Gerarda Cappuccio, Soumya Pati, Soumya Pati, Alfred Kwabena Dei-Ampeh, Alfred Kwabena Dei-Ampeh, Senghong Sing, Senghong Sing, Senghong Sing, LiHua Ma, Zhandong Liu, Zhandong Liu, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic

“…These findings suggest that different metabolic pathways play a critical role at different stages of cellular development, each contributing to diverse cellular functions.DiscussionOur study demonstrates the efficacy of the MetaboLINK approach in analyzing NMR-based longitudinal metabolomic datasets, highlighting key metabolic shifts during cellular transitions. …”
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Mechanical stimulation prevents impairment of axon growth and overcompensates microtubule destabilization in cellular models of Alzheimer’s disease and related Tau pathologies by Alice Alessandra Galeotti, Lorenzo Santucci, Jennifer Klimek, Jennifer Klimek, Mohamed Aghyad Al Kabbani, Mohamed Aghyad Al Kabbani, Hans Zempel, Hans Zempel, Vittoria Raffa

“…Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related tauopathies such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by progressive loss of memory and cognitive function. The main histopathological features of AD are amyloid-β plaques and Tau neurofibrillary tangles, suggested to interfere with neuronal function and to cause microtubule (MT) destabilization. …”
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