Cristobalite Formation in Fused Quartz Crucibles for Czochralski Silicon Production in Different Conditions by Gabriela Kazimiera Warden, Bartłomiej Adam Gaweł, Mari Juel, Andreas Erbe, Marisa Di Sabatino

“…The samples were heat-treated in different furnaces with different contact materials: alumina, silicon carbide and graphite. …”
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Research on the mechanism of the two-dimensional ultrasonic surface burnishing process to enhance the wear resistance for aluminum alloy by Zhen-Yu Zhou, Qiu-Yang Zheng, Yu Li, Cong Ding, Guang-Jian Peng, Zhong-Yu Piao

“…The mechanical properties and microstructure characterization for the gradient nanostructure are performed by operating a nanoindenter, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD). Dry wear tests are performed on the samples before and after machining to evaluate the wear resistance and mechanisms. …”
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Extraction and characterization of lignocellulosic fiber from Prosopis Juliflora bark: Effects of retting method, fiber particle size and alkali treatment cycle on cellulosic prope... by Endalkachew Tsegaye Liku, Temesgen Debelo Desissa, Alemayehu Wakjira Huluka

“…The effects were then examined for their cellulosic properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results revealed that second-cycle alkali-treated coarse fibers (2TC) exhibited cellulose type-I and a crystallinity index (CI) of about 77 %. …”
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Effects of In Situ Electrical Pulse Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Resistance Spot Welds by Shitian Wei, Xiaoyu Ma, Jiarui Xie, Yali Xie, Yu Zhang

“…Lap shear tests demonstrate that joints treated with pulsed current exhibit significantly higher peak load and energy absorption compared to untreated specimens. …”
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Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silverrods Nano: Synthesized in Green Ocimum sanctum Leaf Extract by Malik Ahmad Al-Natour, Mohammad Faiyaz Anwar, Shah Alam Khan, Mohammad Changez

“…SEM micrographs indicate that morphologies of spherical shape and nano-rod Ag NPs treated S. aureus showed breakdown, merge, and elongated morphologies with the presence of Ag NPs (nano-rod) inside of the S. aureus.…”
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Effects of Ultra-high Pressure-Induced Starch Structural Changes on the Synthesis and Product Quality of Starch Acetate by PU Huayin, MING Huanyu, ZHANG Chong, GUO Simin, CAO Yanni, WANG Lixia

“…The structural properties of UHP treated starch and starch acetate were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), rapid viscosity analysis (RVA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Sol-Gel Synthesis of TiO2 Nanocrystalline Particles with Enhanced Surface Area through the Reverse Micelle Approach by Mohammad Hossein Nateq, Riccardo Ceccato

“…The results show that all treated samples are dense nanocrystalline anatase particles with BET surface area values over 100 m2·g−1 and primary particle size of 10–15 nm. …”
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Biofabrication of Nanosilver From Punica granatum Peel Extract and Their Anticoagulant Applications by Randa Mohammed Dhahi

“…The fabrication of biosynthesized nanosilver was confirmed by UV–visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and atomic force microscope (AFM). …”
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Long-Term Impact of New Calcium-Silicate-Based Sealer on Mineral Contents and Crystallinity of Radicular Dentin: An Ex Vivo Study by Sawsan T. Abu Zeid, Ragab E. Saif, Loai Alsofi, Ruaa A. Alamoudi

“…After complete setting of sealers, the radicular dentin of each group was stored in phosphate buffer solution or deionized water for 60 days and then examined with Fourier Infrared Spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope/energy dispersed X-ray and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results. When the dentin was stored in phosphate buffer solution, compared with untreated dentin, Fourier transform infrared spectra showed insignificant increase in the amide I and phosphate, significant increase in carbonate area, and carbonate/phosphate ratio, while there was insignificant change in phosphate/amide I ratio of HiFlow-treated dentin, whereas Sealapex induced significant decrease in amide I area, phosphate area, and phosphate/amide ratio. …”
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Synthesis of Fe3O4@m-SiO2 Nanocomposites Using Rice Husk Ash Derived SiO2 by Nazli Aharipour, Adrine Malek khachatourian, Ali Nemati

“…The rice husk was thermally treated to obtain ash, from which silica was extracted as sodium silicate and precipitated by pH reduction. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Shot Peening on the Cavitation Erosion Resistance of SLM316L Stainless Steel by WANG Zenan, CHENG Feng, WANG Shuo, SUN Jie

“…In order to investigate the effect of ultrasonic shot peening on the cavitation erosion resistance of SLM316L stainless steel, the surface of SLM316L stainless steel was treated for varying durations (5, 25 and 45 min) using an ultrasonic shot peening apparatus.Subsequently, cavitation tests were conducted on both the untreated and shot-peened samples by means of an ultrasonic vibration device.The phase composition, residual stress, microhardness, surface morphology evolution and micro morphology of the samples were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), indentation tester, digital microhardness meter, digital 3D video microscope and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).Results showed that the SLM316L stainless steel sample and the ultrasonic shot peening sample exhibited different cavitation behaviors.Residual stresses were introduced into the surface of the samples by ultrasonic shot peening, the surface microstructure was refined, and the surface hardness was enhanced,which led to the mitigation of grain deformation caused by cavitation impacts.As a result,crack initiation was resisted,and cavitation damage was delayed.Additionally, the samples that were subjected to 25 and 45 min of shot peening underwent a transformation from austenite to martensite, and the martensite phase was found to further enhance the cavitation erosion resistance of the shot-peened specimens due to its superior hardening characteristics.The analysis of the weight loss curves and surface morphology during the cavitation process revealed that the 45 min shot-peened sample was found to exhibit the best cavitation erosion resistance.The cavitation erosion resistance of SLM316L stainless steel was effectively improved by the ultrasonic shot peening process, and it was demonstrated that extending the peening duration could further optimize the cavitation erosion resistance of the shot-peened samples.…”
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Novel methotrexate long-acting system using ambroxol coating and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose encapsulation for preferential and enhanced lung cancer efficiency. by Samaa Abdullah, Najla Altwaijry, Meaad Alnakhli, Ghezlan ALenezi, Alaa A Al-Masud, Hanan Henidi, Yahya F Jamous

“…It's commonly used to treat lung cancer. MTX is an immunosuppressant following the above-mentioned mechanism of action due to its poor selectivity. …”
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Studying the Crystal Structure, Topography, and Anti-bacterial of a Novel Titania (TiO2 NPs) Prepared by a Sol-gel Manner by Fayyadh et al.

“…The powder from the drying process was treated thermally at temperatures 500 °C and 700 °C. …”
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Phytochemical mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles from Euphorbia antiquorum: Synthesis, characterization & antibacterial activity by Surya Sivakumar, Boobal Rangaswamy, Lathika Shanmugam, Kamalesh Marudhachalam

“…The average size of the crystallites was determined to be 37 nm using X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns. The Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) spectra of ZnO NPs confirmed the nanoparticles production with very few impurities. …”
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Antimicrobial Properties of Thermally Processed Oyster Shell Powder for Use as Calcium Supplement by Sungmo Ahn, Soohwan Lee, Seokwon Lim

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses revealed calcium ion release and structural changes in TPOS and TPOSc. …”
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Reinforce the surface properties of domestic garbage activated carbon by low temperature plasma accustomed in energy storage applications by Vijayalakshmi K.A, sowmiya K C

“…The Phase confirmation was examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) concludes the functional groups present in mixed fruit peels activated carbon. …”
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Prompt photocatalytic purification of dye wastewater using zinc doped nickel oxide nanostructures and Artima salina model for acute toxicity screening by M.B. JessieRaj, M. Pavithra

“…Further, detox and practical usage of Zn doped NiO were confirmed by the Artemia salina organism’s considerable lifespan in the treated water using a toxicity evaluation model. Based on these observations, it is expected to facilitate an expedited remedy of toxicity screening for regulatory purposes.…”
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Increase of solubility and transmembrane permeability of niclosamide from its mechanochemically synthesized solid dispersions by Elizaveta S. Meteleva, Elizaveta A. Roenko, Nikolay E. Polyakov

“…Niclosamide (NS) is a weakly acidic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to treat helminth infections. However, the pharmaceutical use of pure niclosamide is limited by its low bioavailability due to its poor aqueous solubility. …”
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Lanthanum Complex with Neridronic Acid: Synthesis and Properties by A. V. Galantsev, D. V. Drobot, P. V. Dorovatovsky, V. N. Khrustalev

“…The particle size distribution was obtained by laser diffraction, and the average particle size was determined: 50 µm in length and 2.5 µm in thickness.…”
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Efficient adsorption of basic fuchsin dye using thermally engineered novel smart nanocomposites by Ehab A. Abdelrahman

“…The crystalline phases were identified using X-ray diffraction patterns, indicating the formation of crystalline MgO, BaCO3, and BaCrO4 phases, with average crystallite sizes of 60.70 and 75.64 nm for MB600 and MB800, respectively. …”
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