Phases transformation of nickel lateritic ore during dehydration by Huang Q., Lv X.

“…The high magnesium nickel laterite ore need first be dehydrated if it is treated by the pirometallurgical means. The nickel laterite ore was dehydrated in a laboratory scale sintering pot in this study. …”
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Thermoresponsive electrospun fibres for anticancer drug delivery by Fatimah Fatimah, Gareth R. Williams

“…The fibres generated in this work could thus have applications such as developing implantable devices to treat cancer.…”
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Characterization of bentonite, vermiculite and soil as potential materials to compose the natural barriers in a near-surface repository by Daisy Mary Marchezini dos Santos, Samara Alves Barroso, Thaís Braga Teixeira, Clédola Cássia Oliveira de Tello

“…This technology generates radioactive waste that must be treated before being released into the environment or stored in suitable facilities. …”
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Performance of epoxy-nanocomposite under corrosive environment

“…The clay exfoliation was monitored by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Preparation of Novel Chitosan-Starch Blends as Thickening Agent and Their Application in Textile Printing by E. S. Abdou, H. M. El-Hennawi, K. A. Ahmed

“…The chitosan was extracted and characterized by IR, 1H-NMR, and X-ray powder diffraction. These blends were tested as thickeners in textile screen printing using Curcuma tinctoria as natural dye. …”
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Characterization of sludge from the tailings with fly ash and red mud after the process of solidification/stabilization by Tomin Milena Bečelić, Miladin Gligorić

“…The main objective of this paper is to characterize the treated samples using a scanning electron microscopy with elemental analysis (SEM-EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Effect of the Platinum Electroplated Layer Thickness on the Coatings’ Microstructure by Zagula-Yavorska Maryana, Gancarczyk Kamil, Sieniawski Jan

“…Moreover, γ-Ni(Cr, Al) phase was identified. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results revealed the presence of platinum in the diffusion zone of the heat-treated coating (7 μm platinum thick) on Inconel 625 superalloy. …”
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Examining the Physical and Thermal Properties of Nettle Fibers Obtained from Different Genetic Sources and Determining Their Usability as Reinforcement Materials in Composites by Kenan Büyükkaya

“…Fibers obtained via the classical method were surface treated with sodium hydroxide. The physical, chemical, thermal and surface properties of the fibers were characterized using tests such as diameter, length, density, single fiber tensile test, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric analysis, Differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscope. …”
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Impact of Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on the Kidneys Tissues of Male Mice Experimentally Infected with Entamoeba histolytica by Laith A. Yaaqoob, Mohannad Hamid Jasim, Lima Tariq Youash Lazar, Saade Abdalkareem Jasim, Thaer Abdulqader Salih

“…Scanning electron microscopy used to characterize biosynthesized ZnO NPs , atomic force microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. ZnO NPs were used to treat mice that had been experimentally infected with E. histolytica. …”
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Analytic Fingerprints of Se-Stimulated Cabbage Biofortification by Ștefan-Ovidiu Dima, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei, Naomi Tritean, Marius Ghiurea, Cristian-Andi Nicolae, Constantin Neamțu, Florin Oancea

“…A selenium–vinasse plant biostimulant was foliar-sprayed on white cabbage cultivated in a drought area, and various analytic methods were applied on the control and treated cultivars in order to investigate particular analytic fingerprints relevant for cabbage cell wall development and plant biofortification. …”
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Internal friction evidence for the carbides-formation in the high Co–Ni martensite steel during heat treatment by Xian-Yu Li, Gang-Ling Hao, Tao-Li Gao, Wei-Guo Wang, Dan Wang, Zhao-Hui Zhang, Xing-Wang Cheng, Le Wang

“…Abstract The internal friction (IF) behaviors, combined with X-ray diffraction (XRD), dilatometry, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of the cryogenic treated and tempered M54 steel were systematically investigated. …”
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The Characterization and Hydrogen Production from Water Decomposition with Methanol in a Semi-Batch Type Reactor Using In, P-TiO2s by Joonwoo Kim, Hae-Ri Kim, Suk-Jin Choung

“…The photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence spectra, X-ray spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Variations of VHCF Characteristics by Microstructure of a Spring Steel to UNSM Treatment by Seung-Hoon Nahm, Min-Soo Suh, Chang-Min Suh

“…The fatigue limit of UNSM-treated spring steel was improved significantly by approximately 33% to 50% compared to the fatigue test results of the untreated material in the VHCF. …”
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Strength and Road Performance of Superabsorbent Polymer Combined with Cement for Reinforcement of Excavated Soil by Di Dai, Jie Peng, Xiaowan Zhao, Gang Li, Lanlan Bai

“…Apart from these, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used for the microstructure analysis to understand the impact of SAP on cemented excavated soil. …”
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Corrosion and Microhardness Behavior Improvement of 316L Stainless Steel via Fiber Laser Surface Treatment by Mustafa Majid, Enas A. Khalid, Hayder Zghair

“…Compared with the average microhardness of the base metal, the microhardness of the laser-treated specimens improved to 78.23% as the laser power increased. …”
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Research on the Thermal Conductivity and Microstructure of Calcium Lignosulfonate-Magnesium Oxide Solidified Loess by Yuwen Lu, Wuyu Zhang

“…The research systematically investigated the thermal conductivity and underlying micro-mechanisms of the treated soil. A series of tests, including analyses of basic physical properties, measurements of thermal conductivity, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were conducted to evaluate the effects of CL dosage, freeze–thaw cycles, moisture content, and dry density on the thermal conductivity of carbonation-solidified loess. …”
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Characterization of expanded vermiculite to use as natural barrier in repository by Thais Braga Teixeira, Clédola Cássia Oliveira de Tello

“…In accordance of Brazilian legislation it will be a near surface one. In the repository, treated waste will be stored, which will be surrounded by engineering and natural barriers, in order to prevent the release of radionuclides, during the required time to their decay to the limit levels. …”
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Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-7Si-0.7Mg-2.5Fe Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Leandro Pereira, Pamela Bomfim, Lucas Otani, Brenda Freitas, Walter Botta, Claudemiro Bolfarini, Claudio Kiminami, Piter Gargarella

“…Microstructural characterization was carried out by Optical Microscopy (OM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). …”
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Quantum Sized Zinc Oxide Immobilized on Bentonite Clay and Degradation of C.I. Acid Red 35 in Aqueous under Ultraviolet Light by Hang Xu, Dandan Zhang, Airong Xu, Fengmin Wu, Renqiang Cao

“…The photocatalyst was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Silica Deposition on Polyamide 6,6 Fabrics by Hybrid Corona-Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma by Isabella Grinberg Francelino, Felipe de Souza Miranda, Fernando Gasi, Marcia Cristina Silva, Sérgio Ricardo Lourenço, Gilberto Petraconi Filho

“…Additionally, X-ray diffraction (XRD) was also used to identify crystalline phases in the film. …”
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