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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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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Surface treatments with TiO2 nanostructures for bonding to zirconia materials as an alternative to conventional airborne-particle abrasion of the surface by Constantino Fernandes-Neto, Erika Bronze-Uhle, Leonardo Francisco Gonçalves Dias, Fabio Antonio Piola Rizzante, Paulo Noronha Lisboa-Filho, Adilson Yoshio Furuse

“…Characterization with x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was done. Bond strength was evaluated by microshear bond strength (µSBS). …”
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Pelagic fish camouflage in shallow waters from the humboldt current system through intracellular structures and reflectance mechanisms by Caroline S. Montes, Ricardo F. Soto, Mario I. Sanhueza, Ignacio Sanhueza, Danny Luarte, Sebastián E. Godoy, Sergio N. Torres, Rosario Castillo, Rubén Escribano, Mauricio A. Urbina

“…A novel spatial frequency analysis approach applied to SEM images explained reflectance differences between species with similar spectral behavior. …”
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Increased corrosion resistance of steel substrates coated with epoxy resin/ZnO/Fe2O3 obtained from electric arc furnace dust recovery by Mário Andrean Macedo Castro, Tanara Caroline Nunes Nicácio, Antonio Carlos do Nascimento Santos, José Eudes Lima Santos, Luis David Loor-Urgilés, Antonio Eduardo Martinelli, Fabiana Villela da Motta, Mauricio Bomio

“…Although previous studies have investigated metal recovery routes and their application in functional materials, few have explored the reuse of these wastes as active components in anticorrosive coatings. …”
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A revision of the Ni-Zn phase diagram based on vapor-solid diffusion experiments by Daniel Garstenauer, Klaus W. Richter

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Investigating the triple-frequency ultrasound-assisted fermented rice lees: Impact on physicochemical, structural, morphological, and metabolic properties by Mian Shamas Murtaza, Sanabil Yaqoob, Bismillah Mubeen, Aysha Sameen, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Abdur Rehman, Tawfiq Alsulami, Sameh A. Korma, Ibrahim Khalifa, Yong Kun Ma

“…The amino acid’s profile of RL was significantly increased as LAB degraded the RL proteins, and the function of TFUT facilitates bacterial activity. Moreover, SEM observation provides convincing evidence that TFUT improves and speeds up the breakdown of proteins’ structures, resulting in irregular and dense structures. …”
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Effective adsorptive removal of triclosan from water using bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads by Vuyo Moses Mollo, Vuyo Moses Mollo, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Diseko Boikanyo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, James Ramontja

“…The surface charge, morphology, thermal stability, crystallinity, and functional groups of NaAlg/MnS bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads were characterised by SEM equipped with EDX, TEM, Thermogravimetric analysis, FTIR, XRD, and zeta sizer (mV).Results and discussionsThe experimental results demonstrated that incorporating 0.02–0.2 g of MnS NPs in the bio-nanocomposite hydrogels led to enhanced mechanical structure, porosity, and swelling ability for the adsorption of triclosan compared to pristine NaAlg hydrogel. …”
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An insight into pyocyanin: production, characterization, and evaluation of its in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antibiofilm and in vivo anti-schistosomal potency by Marwa M. Eltarahony, Salwa S. Younis, Sara A. Abdel Salam, Fadwa M. Arafa

“…Meanwhile, it didn’t show any significant toxicity regarding serum kidney and liver functions in orally treated mice at 25 mg/kg for 5 days. …”
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