A comparative investigation of ultrasonication and magnetic stirring methods for green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Punica granatum peels by Komal Bhandari, Niki Nautiyal, Geeta Bhandari, Archna Dhasmana, Sanjay Gupta, Saurabh Gangola, Sunil Kumar, Azmat Ali Khan, Sabiha Fatima, Pradeep Kumar

“…The effects of both methods on nanoparticles size, crystallite size, functional group composition, and optical properties were investigated by different characterization techniques. …”
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Mechanistic assessment of functionalised biochar derived from customised pyrolyzer for nitrate removal by Yashasvi Trivedi, Abhishek Sharma, Manisha Sharma, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Jyeshtharaj Bhalchandra Joshi, Akhilendra Bhushan Gupta, Bezbaruah Achintya, Kalpit Shah, K.K. Pant

“…Characterisation of biochar using FTIR, SEM-EDS, and BET revealed that functionalized biochar exhibited improved surface properties conducive to nitrate adsorption. …”
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Crystal growth behavior of nanocrystal anatase TiO2: A Rietveld refinement in WPPF analysis by Md. Tarikul Islam, Sahil Aman, Taiful Bayzid, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Upoma Podder, Gazi. Md. Arifuzzaman Khan, Md. Ashraful Alam

“…Notably, the study employed seven different crystallite size determination identical models where Scherrer method estimating an average size of 8.87 ​nm. …”
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Characterisation of pristine and KOH-modified rice husk biochars for efficient heavy metal removal in wastewater treatment by Eze F. Ahuekwe, Bowofoluwa S. Abimbola, Ernest C. Agwamba, Bamidele Durodola

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy corroborated structural disparities in SEM, as compositional differences in the observed functional groups were identified in the chemically modified biochar. …”
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Effects of Volatile Substances from Trichoderma erinaceum M6-5 on the Cell Membrane and Wall of Alternaria alternata, a Postharvest Pathogen of Korla Fragrant Pear by HUANG Wei, WANG Ning, SONG Bo, LIU Fengjuan, ZHANG Miaomiao,, WANG Suling, WU Longyuan, ZHANG Lijuan, WANG Wei

“…PI staining showed that the mycelia of the treated group emitted red fluorescence, indicating that the volatile substances of T. erinaceum damaged the integrity of the cell membrane, thus resulting in the leakage of cellular contents and marked disruption of the normal function of the cell membrane. CFW staining showed no significant differences between the treated and control groups with respect to the fluorescence intensity of mycelia, AKP activity or n-acetylglucosamine concentration indicating that the volatile substances of T. erinaceum did not damage the cell wall of A.alternata, and their major targets were not the cell wall. …”
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The correlation of bandgap with the crystallite size using the quantum confinement effect for wastewater treatment by Khadijah MohammedSaleh Katubi, Alizah Jabeen, Z.A. Alrowaili, Imran Shakir, M.S. Al-Buriahi, Muhammad Farooq Warsi

“…The prepared materials were characterized by XRD, SEM, and UV-Visible spectroscopy and further used as photo-catalytic entities for the degradation of crystal violet (CV) and benzoic acid (BA) as targeted pollutants. …”
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Impact of solvent on the solution-processed hole transport layer deposition in organic solar cells by Neeraj Chaudhary, Rashi Kedia, Manisha Khatak, Manisha Balkhandia, Asit Patra

“…The HTL formed from these three solvents were analysed using UV–vis–NIR spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope (SEM) to get the better understanding of their electrical, optical and morphological behaviour. …”
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Color, Structure, and Thermal Stability of Alginate Films with Raspberry and/or Black Currant Seed Oils by Jolanta Kowalonek, Bogna Łukomska, Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak

“…In this study, biodegradable and active films based on sodium alginate incorporated with different concentrations of oils (25% and 50%) from fruit seeds were developed for potential applications in food packaging. …”
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Continuance Intention to Use AI Chatbots in Libraries: Mediation Based on Emotional Experience by Haiting MA, Chuansheng CHENG

“…In addition, although this study ensures the validity and reliability of cross-sectional data, there may be geographic and cultural differences in users' behavioral intentions. In the future, a comparative study of the intention to continue using library AI chatbots in different regions and levels can be considered.…”
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Environmental impact assessment of rapeseed production using the LCA method: Part two: Life cycle impact assessment by Kiš Ferenc, Đurišić-Mladenović Nataša, Marjanović-Jeromela Ana

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Effect of Seasonal Variations on Soil Microbial, Extracellular Enzymes, and Ecological Stoichiometry in Tea Plantations by Tianyi Pu, Yusha Tan, Yuanqi Zhao, Zhibin Zhao, Ni Zhang, Can Li, Yuehua Song

“…ABSTRACT Tea plantations are important agricultural ecosystems in karst areas, yet the seasonal dynamics of soil microbial communities, functional genes, and extracellular enzyme activities (EEA) under different management practices remain poorly understood. …”
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Modified Kapok Fibers (<i>Ceiba pentandra</i> (L.) Gaerth) for Oil Spill Remediation by Leonardo M. T. M. Oliveira, Eduardo J. S. Fonseca, Vanderson B. Bernardo, Carmem L. P. S. Zanta, Laís F. A. M. Oliveira, Jennifer N. S. R. de Oliveira, Samuel T. de Souza, José Leandro da Silva Duarte

“…Hence, this study investigated the efficacy of kapok fibers using different treatments, based on chemical and physical approaches, and characterized using advanced techniques (FTIR, SEM, AFM), aiming to improve the understanding of application possibilities in oil contamination scenarios. …”
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Antibacterial effects and mechanisms of graphene oxide loaded on TiO2-nanotube-modified ti: an in vitro study by Keyi Wu, Xu Cao, Bin Luo, Caiyun Wang, Ran Lu, Xin Wang, Su Chen

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Silver Nanoparticle Production by Ruta graveolens and Testing Its Safety, Bioactivity, Immune Modulation, Anticancer, and Insecticidal Potentials by Hamed A. Ghramh, Essam H. Ibrahim, Mona Kilnay, Zubair Ahmad, Sadeq K. Alhag, Khalid Ali Khan, Ramadan Taha, Fawziah M. Asiri

“…Results showed the ability of the leaf extract to synthesize. SEM examination revealed a spherical shape of AgNPs with a size of 40–45 nm. …”
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Properties and computational insights of catalysts based on amide linked polymer for photo-Fenton remediation of Rhodamine B dye by Asmaa M Fahim, Khadiga Mohamed Abas

“…Furhermore, the Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigation of BAT/CMC/CuFe2O4 with RhB dye using the B3LYP/LANL2DZ(G) basis set confirmed their hydrogen bond interaction and determined their different physical describitors.…”
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Ginger-derived carbon quantum dots as sustainable inhibitor of steel corrosion and barite precipitation by B. A. Abd-El-Nabey, S. El-Housseiny, D. E. Abd-El-Khalek, M. A. Abd-El-Fatah

“…Abstract A one-step pyrolysis was used to synthesize ginger carbon quantum dots (G-CDs), which were described using XPS, FTIR, XRD, EDX, and TEM to validate the different integrated functions, particle dimension, morphology, component composition, amorphous construction, and bonding types. …”
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Biochar derived from citronella and oregano waste residues for removal of organic dyes and soil amendment by Marwa Rammal, Ghenwa Kataya, Adnan Badran, Lara Yazbeck, Chaden Haidar, Khodor Haidar Hassan, Akram Hijazi, Walid Meouche, Mikhael Bechelany, Mohammad H. El-Dakdouki

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Effect of aspartic acid on the hydration process and setting performance of hemihydrate gypsum under alkaline conditions by Yi Hui, Jiacan Lin, Yi Ding, Qifang Ren, Ranran Chen

“…The effects of LA on the hydration performance of β-HH under different alkaline conditions were investigated. Results indicate that at pH 6.82, with 0.5 % LA added, the initial setting time of β-HH is 57 min and the final setting time is 110 min. …”
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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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