Synthesis, fabrication and characterization of composite scaffolds employing sodium alginate, nanoclay and hydroxyapatite for articular cartilage tissue engineering by Padideh Shahbazi, Majid Abdouss, Mitra Naeimi, Goldis Darbemamieh, Milad Jafari-Nodoushan

“…FTIR confirmed the successful integration of SA, NC and HA by presenting characteristic peaks corresponding to their functional groups, and SEM images showed the homogeneous dispersion of nanoparticles in the polymer matrix and the formation of interconnected pores suitable for cell seeding. …”
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Enhanced UV Resistance of Poly(methyl methacrylate) Through Schiff Base and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Incorporation by Ahmed Hussein, Emad Yousif, Malath Rasheed, Dina Ahmed, Muna Bufaroosha, Mohammed Kadhom

“…The effectiveness of functional groups was assessed by monitoring their growth. …”
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Climate and Soil Properties Drive the Distribution of Minor and Trace Elements in Forest Soils of the Winter Olympic Core Area by Xiaochang Wu, Huayong Zhang, Zhongyu Wang, Wang Tian, Zhao Liu

“…Minor and trace elements in soil play a crucial role in regulating ecological processes that sustain the functionality of forest ecosystems. In this study, we have selected three conifer forests (<i>Pinus sylvestris</i>, <i>Picea asperata</i>, <i>Larix principis-rupprechtii</i>), one broadleaf forest (<i>Betula Platyfilla</i>) and one mixed forest of <i>Betula Platyfilla</i> and <i>Larix principis-rupprechtii</i> in the Winter Olympic core area and determined the pattern of 12 typical elements (B, Fe, V, Cr, Ni, Co, Mn, As, Cu, Zn, Sn and Se) in soils and their main drivers in the three different soil layers (A, B and C horizon) in each soil profile. …”
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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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Engineered silica NPs to hold and release the antimicrobial product Biotin T ® by Andrea Campostrini, Elena Ghedini, Teresa Botrè, Sabrina Manente, Alessia Giordana, Giuseppina Cerrato, Giuseppe Cruciani, Alex W. Robertson, Michela Signoretto, Federica Menegazzo

“…Two of the matrices, MCM-41 and MCM-SO3H, exhibited different properties after functionalization, with both maintaining the original structure but leading to a higher interaction with the antimicrobial product.…”
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Evaluation of condensation silicone dental impression materials modified with diatomaceous Earth and zinc oxide fillers by Mohsen Fakoori, Saeed Hesaraki, Nader Nezafati, Majid ghiass

“…Microstructural analysis was conducted via SEM, EDAX, and XRD. SEM/EDAX confirmed filler incorporation: dispersed needle-like ZnO and localized DE aggregates in the silicone matrix. …”
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