Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…Then, the microstructures of the materials such as functional group and microscopic morphology were characterized and analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Biomass estimation and relationships with taxonomic diversity and functional trait: insights from exclosure areas in the north-eastern Ethiopian highlands by Wubetie Adnew, Getahun Yemata, Eyayu Molla, Meseret Muche, A.Muthama Muasya

“…Besides, structural equation model (SEM) was employed to assess the direct and indirect impacts of taxonomic diversity and functional trait on AGB. …”
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Electrochemical analysis of corrosion inhibition shallot leaf (Allium cepa) extract on mild steel in acidic medium at different immersion times by Siska Prifiharni, Amalia Rizky Sabilla, Gadang Priyotomo, Arini Nikitasari, Rahayu Kusumastuti, Siti Musabikha, Rahma Nisa Hakim, Yanyan Dwiyanti, Bening Kambuna

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Generation of Acid Sites in Nanostructured KIT-6 Using Different Methods to Obtain Efficient Acidic Catalysts for Glycerol Acetalization to Solketal by Ewa Janiszewska, Jolanta Kowalska-Kuś, Justyna Wiktorowska, Aldona Jankowska, Agata Tabero, Agnieszka Held, Stanisław Kowalak

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Gelatin/Cerium-Doped Bioactive Glass Composites for Enhancing Cellular Functions of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hBMSCs) by Andrey Iodchik, Gigliola Lusvardi, Alfonso Zambon, Poh Soo Lee, Hans-Peter Wiesmann, Anne Bernhardt, Vera Hintze

“…Here, novel cerium-doped mesoporous BG microparticles (Ce-MBGs) with different cerium content were included in photocrosslinkable, methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) for promoting cellular functions of human mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). …”
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Structural, optical and photoluminescence studies of reddish-orange emitting K2Ba3(P2O7)2:Ti3+ nanophosphor by Katumalla Josephus Alex Libnah, Chopparapu Aswini, Nakka Chinna Anjaneyulu, Alluru Gopala Krishna, Renduchintala Venkata Satya Sai Nagoji Ravikumar

“…Raman and FT-IR spectra exhibited different fundamental modes of vibrations of phosphate ions and functional groups. …”
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An innovative biosensing approach for Aflatoxin B1 detection via electrical impedance measurement by Recep Üstünsoy, Tahsin Ertaş, Hülya Eraslan Gültekin, Ali Fuat Ergenç, Bircan Dinç, Muhammet Bektaş

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) shows the current functionalization of tungsten wires with antibodies and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). …”
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Smart phone-assisted colorimetric detection of iron using Terminalia chebula coated amine functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles by Arighna Saha, Snehasis Bhakta, Goutam Biswas

“…All the synthesis steps were thoroughly characterized using Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis. We used an iPhone 13 camera to capture images of different colors and analyzed them using ImageJ software to extract the R, G, and B values. …”
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Partial crystallization in Pd-BMG systems: From understanding structure towards influencing functionality through temperature-time series by SabrinaL.J. Thomä, Robert Zboray, Anthony Chevalier, Ruggero Frison, Romuald Sauget, Silke Prades-Rödel, Roland Logé, Andreas Blatter, Alex Dommann, Antonia Neels

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A shortened 10-item Spine Functional Index: clinimetric properties indicate a reliable, responsive and practical measure by Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia, Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Markus Melloh, Agnieszka Bejer

“…Subgroups determined reliability (n = 104, intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC2.1); error (n = 171) through the standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimum detectable change (MDC90). Responsiveness (n = 171) was calculated using effect-size (ES), standard response mean (SRM), and area under the curve (AUC); and interpretability through the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). …”
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Response of organic matter pore development to functional groups in overmature marine shale: Insights from AFM-IR spectroscopy by Jianhua ZHAO, Keyu LIU, Shenghui ZHAO, Qinhong HU, Wei WU, Yang CHEN, Guoheng LIU, Junqian LI, Lingjie YU, Zuhui YOU, Ye WANG

“…Taking the Lower Silurian Longmaxi Formation shale in the Sichuan Basin as an example, this study employs atomic force microscopy-based infrared (AFM-IR) spectroscopy to analyze the submicron-scale molecular functional groups of different types and occurrences of organic matter. …”
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Adaptation of the Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) to a Polish version and validation in patients with upper limb musculoskeletal disorders by Agnieszka Bejer, Jędrzej Płocki, Marek Kulczyk, Markus Melloh

“…Abstract Background The Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) is a robust, widely used tool for assessing the functional status of the upper limbs (ULs) and the effectiveness of interventions in patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of PANI/ZnFe2O4 nRs with Different Doping Concentrations for Potential Applications in Various Fields by Taymour A. Hamdalla, Meshari M. Aljohani, Abdulrhman M. Alsharari

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Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical and Structural Properties of a Functionally Graded Material by Adding Alumina Nanoparticles Using A Centrifugal Technique by Adwaa Mohammed abdulmajeed, Ahmed Fadhil Hamzah

“… In this work, functionally graded materials were synthesized by centrifugal technique at different volume fractions 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2% Vf with a rotation speed of 1200 rpm and a constant rotation time, T = 6 min . …”
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Comparison of Structural, Physicochemical, and Functional Properties of Blueberry Residue Dietary Fiber Extracted by Wet Ball Milling and Cross-Linking Methods by Guihun Jiang, Kashif Ameer, Karna Ramachandraiah, Xiaoyu Feng, Xiaolu Jin, Qiaolin Tan, Xianfeng Huang

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) demonstrated that WB treatment unfolded the flaky structure of DF and caused more pores to occur. …”
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Multi-functional natural fiber composites using flaxseed and cotton: tailoring acoustic, mechanical, and thermal properties for eco-friendly applications by Natrayan Lakshmaiya, Gobikrishnan Udhayakumar, S. Sathiyamurthy, V S Nadh, Ramya Maranan, Wubishet Degife Mammo

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Influence of chemical concentrations on the physicochemical, structural, functional and color characteristics of chitin isolated from Arabian red shrimp (Aristeus alcocki) by M.K. Rasweefali, A. Nayana, M.K. Raseel Rahman, H. Habeebrehman, S. Sabu

“…Morphological analysis using FE-SEM revealed a smooth, porous and microfibrillar structure in the isolated chitin samples. …”
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Synthesis of Ficus carica sap-functionalized Nano-chitosan for biomedical applications: Apoptosis induction and tumor cell line growth inhibition by Parisa Rahimi, Ensieh Ghasemi, Davoud Esmaeili, Malak Hekmati

“…In the present study, Chitosan-ficus carica sap nanocomposite was synthesized and The structural properties and morphology of functionalized Nano-chitosan were investigated using FTIR, SEM, and TEM analysis. …”
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Development and evaluation of folic acid conjugated curcumin-loaded functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes for enhanced efficacy in ovarian cancer treatment by Aditi Chattaraj, Yachana Mishra, Alaa A.A. Aljabali, Vijay Mishra

“…CUR was loaded onto MWCNT-COOH using the direct method, and then FA conjugation was performed. Using different techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Differential light scattering (DLS), Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1HNMR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), the curcumin-loaded MWCNTs (CUR-MWCNT-COOH) and the FA-bound formulation (CUR-MWCNT-COOH-FA) were analyzed. …”
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Predictive Role of Species Diversity on Aboveground Carbon via Functional Diversity and Dominance in the Moist Afromontane Forest: Implications for Conservation Policies by Ferede Abuye Jeldu, Motuma Tolera, Teshale Woldeamanuel

“…Structural equation models (SEMs) were employed to assess the effects of species diversity, functional diversity, and functional dominance on AGC. …”
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