Enhancing zinc-air battery performance through ph-tuned biopolymeric hydrogels in near-neutral electrolytes by Sara Vaca-Chacón, Vivian Morera Córdova, José Béjar, Lorena Álvarez-Contreras, Juan P. Tafur

“…This finding was corroborated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), which evidenced the presence of uniform and cohesive microstructures attributed to the formation of stable zinc-amine complexes. …”
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Enhancing the performance of natural clay for nitrate ions removal from groundwater and wastewater of the region of Taroudant (Souss-Massa Morocco): mechanism, optimization and evo... by Abdallah Assouani, Abdelkader Dabagh, Mohamed EL-Habacha, Guellaa Mahmoudy, Mhamed Abali, Mohamed Chiban, Naima Alahiane, Mohamed Zerbet

“…Different functional groups have been identified to facilitate the adsorption of nitrate ions onto adsorbent. …”
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An in vitro model for cardiac organoid production: The combined role of geometrical confinement and substrate stiffness by R. Santoro, L. Piacentini, C. Vavassori, P. Benzoni, G.I. Colombo, C. Banfi, A. Barbuti, G. Pompilio

“…In particular, culturing organoids onto substrates of low stiffness, in the range of that characterizing the embryonal surrounding, enriched the gene sets related to cardiac maturity and cardiomyocyte ultrastructure. Functionally, different cardiac-specific ionic currents and consistent spontaneous action potentials were recorded upon patch-clamp of cardiomyocytes dissociated from COs. …”
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Research on long-term outcomes of meniscectomy by G. K. Kamushadze

“…Data were considered on the incidence and severity of osteoarthritis, functional outcomes (WOMET, Lysholm scale, IKDC, OARSI), and reinjury rates in different age groups. …”
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Evolution of microstructure and properties of cold-drawn 07Cr17Ni7Al ultrafine wire by HE Qinsheng, WANG Jianqiao, ZHAO Zhen, LI Fang, ZHANG Shiqing, WANG Hong, ZOU Xingzheng, TANG Yuanshou, HUANG Min, LI Jing

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Targeted Delivery of Bortezomib Using Retinoid-Based Nanoparticle: Modulating Liver Fibrosis through the TGF-β1/Smad3 Pathway by Samaneh Siapoush, Mohammad Rahmati, Morteza Milani, Behzad Hatami, Nosratollah Zarghami, Abbas Ebrahimi-Kalan, Mohammad Reza Zali, Kaveh Baghaei

“…The characterization of NPs was approved with Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Also, the biodistribution of NPs inside mice bodies was conducted via fluorescent drug. the cytotoxicity of NPs evaluated in different dose in vitro test. …”
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Small and medium-sized enterprises dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage: The mediating effect of digitalization by Murry Harmawan Saputra, Mohamad Nur Utomo, Kasmad Ariansyah, Yanuar Farida Wismayanti, Rahmat Husein Andri Ansyah, Koeswinarno, Suradi

“…Implications & Recommendations: The study’s implications for SMEs seeking to enhance competitive advantage through digitalization include the importance of improving sensing capability for market understanding, cultivating a learning culture for employee tech updates, and strengthening integrating capability by seamlessly incorporating digital technology into existing processes and functions. Contribution & Value Added: While many studies have concentrated on evaluating the direct impact of dynamic capabilities on firm competitive advantage or exploring different mediating factors, this research explored the indirect effects of SME’s dynamic capabilities on competitive advantage, delving into digitalization’s mediating role.         …”
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Development and Characterization of Biomass-Derived Carbons for the Removal of Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺ from Aqueous Solutions by Vahid Rahimi, Catarina Helena Pimentel, Diego Gómez-Díaz, María Sonia Freire, Massimo Lazzari, Julia González-Álvarez

“…The carbons produced were characterized using different techniques including SEM-EDX, FTIR, XRD, BET analysis, CHNS elemental analysis, and point of zero charge determination. …”
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Tomato leaves as a sustainable biosorbent for the effective removal of some organic dyes and lead from water by Layan Helmi, Suhair Sunoqrot, Akram Hijazi, Maria Alayli, Hiba N. Rajha, Maram Al Bakri, Mohammad H. El-Dakdouki, Nada El Darra

“…This study investigates the valorization of tomato leaves as a potential adsorbent for these pollutants.MethodsCharacterization of untreated and contaminant-treated tomato leaves by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microcopy (SEM), confirmed the presence of significant functional group interactions and surface active sites suited for adsorption.ResultsTomato leaves demonstrated significant adsorption capabilities for contaminants like methylene blue, malachite green, crystal violet, and lead, achieving removal efficiencies of 90.7% ± 0.3, 93.6% ± 0.5, 89.8% ± 0.6, and 78.4% ± 0.2, respectively, at an initial contaminant concentration of 20 mg/L. …”
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Investigations using potentiodynamic polarization measurements, cure durability, ultra violet immovability and abrasion resistance of polyamine cured ilmenite epoxy coating for oil... by A.M. Al-Sabagh, M.I. Abdou, M.A. Migahed, S. Abd-Elwanees, A.M. Fadl, A. Deiab

“…Keywords: Ilmenite epoxy coating, Potentiodynamic polarization, Cure durability, Abrasion resistance, TEM, SEM…”
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Investigation into Mg-4.5Al-2.5Zn Mg alloy applying cryogenic treatment and cross-rolling at diverse temperatures by Haoran Pang, Liwei Lu, Rui Yang, Min Ma, Xiaojun Wang, Yujuan Wu, Lei Jing, Jun Dong, Shaowei Zhang

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A study of electrochemical properties of Fe doped spinel copper cobaltite CuCo2O4 for supercapacitor application by R. Amirthavalli, A. Nishara Begum, M. Parthibavarman, Vibee Mithran K S

“…Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), HRTEM, and XPS, the resulting sample is systematically examined to analyze its functional group, crystallite size, shape, and chemical composition. …”
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Biogenic silver nanoparticles optimization using Plackett–Burman design and its synergistic effect with cefotaxime against multidrug resistant clinical isolates by Hanzala Khan, Anum Gul, Zainab Najam, Taqdees Malik

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis found different functional groups involved in the stabilization and capping of AgNPs, as indicated by the peaks at 2925 cm−1, 1630 cm−1, 1100 cm−1 and 1016 cm−1 revealing –CH stretching aliphatic carbon, the carboxyl group, OH group and C–O–C group, respectively. …”
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Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater by Persulfate Activated by Sulfidated Nanometer Zero-valent Iron by Qiuyue YE, Zhengchun HU, Ziyi WANG, Wen XU, Shiyi ZHAO, Xuying DENG, Minghao GUO, Na GUO, Bing LIAO

“…The composition and surface morphology of S–nZVI is characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X–ray diffraction (XRD), specific surface area (BET), and X–ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Al₂O₃/h-BN Composite Coatings by Atmospheric Plasma Spraying (APS) by Yifeng Guo, Lingxiao Lan, Boying Qin, Xinghua Liang, Yujiang Wang, Yu Wang, Zhikun Chen

“…To improve the adhesion strength of polymer functional films, corona treatment is required. Corona rollers are key components for corona treatment, which are used in high-voltage electric fields for a long time. …”
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Fmoc-FF Nanogel-Mediated Delivery of Doxorubicin and Curcumin in Thyroid Cancer Cells by Enrico Gallo, Giovanni Smaldone, Luca Cimmino, Mariantonia Braile, Francesca Maria Orlandella, Neila Luciano, Antonella Accardo, Giuliana Salvatore

“…CUR-loaded NGs were characterized through rheology, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. …”
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Cloning, sequence and expression analysis of two SOC1 genes from Anthurium by MA Guangying, ZHU Kaiyuan, SHI Xiaohua, ZOU Qingcheng, LIU Huichun, ZHAN Jing, TIAN Danqing

“…Fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR analysis revealed that both genes from Anthurium were ubiquitously expressed in the vegetative and reproductive organs, but different in the expression patterns. Particularly, AaSOC1-1 was mainly expressed in the bract and tepal, whereas AaSOC1-2 was mainly expressed in the stem and pedicel.In sum, this study reported the nucleotide and deduced amino acid composition of the two SOC1 transcription factors. …”
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Impact of Joint Line Level in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Standard Techniques vs Patient-Specific Instruments by Alberto Arceri MD, Antonio Mazzotti MD, PhD, Federico Sgubbi MD, Simone O. Zielli MD, Elena Artioli MD, Laura Langone MD, Pejman Abdi MD, Cesare Faldini MD

“…Despite satisfactory results, range of motion (ROM) is still suboptimal compared to healthy ankles. This issue may stem from different conditions, and the difficulty in accurately restoring the height of the joint line may be one of them. …”
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Electrophysiological aspects of mini-invasive trigeminal neuralgia management by A. S. Petrovskaya, Ye. G. Melidi, A. L. Krivoshapkin, P. I. Pilipenko, Al. L. Krivoshapkin

“…The lesion in trigeminal ganglion raised functional activity in the brain-stem part of the antinociceptive system. …”
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Green synthesis and characterization of silver-doped ZnO nanoparticles using tobacco leaf extract: A novel hydrothermal approach for antibacterial and antifungal applications by Jebel Haji Mahamud, Abebe Belay Gemta, Alemu Kebede Hordofa, Getachew Abebe Argaw, Umer Sherefedin, Muktar Ahmed, Tesfaye Feyisa Hurrisa, Gurumurthi T.

“…Characterization techniques included FTIR, XRD, SEM, UV‒Vis, and PL spectroscopy, along with BET surface area analysis. …”
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