Combinational delivery of berbamine and 5-fluorouracil in cerium oxide nanoparticles for colon cancer therapy: Insights from in vitro and in silico studies by Sneha Shriparna Satpathy, Sweta Mishra, Saswati Pattnaik, Chandana Mohanty

“…Colon cancer is traditionally treated by an antimetabolite drug 5-fluorouracil (5FU) but has been linked to several drawbacks and systemic toxicity. …”
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Synthesis and characterisation of a novel poly(2‐hydroxyethylmethacrylate)‐chitosan hydrogels loaded cerium oxide nanocomposites dressing on cutaneous wound healing on nursing care... by Jingna Luo, Weijun Liu, Qiaoling Xie, Jianshu He, Liyan Jiang

“…After 2 weeks, the wounds treated with the PHEM‐CS/CeONPs hydrogels nanocomposite wound dressing achieved a significant closure to 98.5 ± 4.95% compared with the PHEM‐CS hydrogels with nearly 71 ± 3.55% of wound closure. …”
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Extraction and characterization of natural fibers from Muntingia calabura twigs for sustainable applications by Nandagopal Kaliappan, Praveen Priyaranjan Nayak, Ramachandran Thulasiram, Shweta Sharma, Geetika Madan Patel, Krishna Kumar Shukla, K. Kamakshi Priya

“…This study aims to extract and characterize natural fibers from Muntingia calabura twigs, evaluating their structural, mechanical, and biological properties for sustainable use. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed a 32.9% crystallinity index, confirming a cellulose structure. …”
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Tuning biodegradable Mg–4Sn alloy with Ag addition and heat treatment: Unveiling microstructural, mechanical, and corrosive behaviors by Shakiba Saadatmand Hashemi, Reza Alizadeh, Hossein Aashuri

“…Microstructural observations were performed using optical and scanning electron microscopy, while X-ray diffraction analysis was used for phase identification. …”
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Development of Cortisol Sensors with Interdigitated Electrode Platforms Based on Barium Titanate Nanoparticles by Marylene S. G. Roma, Juliano A. Chaker

“…Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis indicated changes in pore morphology, with samples treated at 160 °C exhibiting a type IV(a) mesoporous structure, a surface area of 163 m²/g, and an average pore diameter of 5.24 nm. …”
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Effects of Different Modification Methods on Physicochemical and Functional Characteristics of Citrus Fiber by Xuan ZHOU, Zhehao SUN, Qiaoling LI

“…Infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction studies had shown that the crystallinity of citrus fibers treated with high-pressure homogenization and high-pressure homogenization combined with cellulase treatment decreased, but the main functional groups remained unchanged. …”
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Green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Trachyspermum ammi (TA-AgNPs): A potential bioinsecticide against mosquito stages by Vareesh Baghela, Kiran Meena, Muskan Kachhwaha, Rajbala Verma, Neetu Kachhwaha

“…After 24 hours of exposure, the TA-AgNPs treated a group of An. stephensi larvae and adults showed 100% death at their highest dosage. …”
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Experimental investigation on mechanical and microstructural properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete with different mineral admixtures by Amala M, Umarani C

“…Geopolymer concrete is environmentally friendly concrete as it relies on minor treated natural materials or industrial by-products like fly ash, GGBS, silica fumes etc,. which have high alumina (Al _2 O _3 ) and silica (SiO _2 ) content, significantly reducing carbon footprints. …”
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Glucuronoxylan hemicellulose-based manganese oxide nanoparticles for enhanced bactericidal, wound healing, and photocatalytic potential by Tuba Ayub, Gulzar Muhammad, Muhammad Umair Sharif, Muhammad Rauf Raza, Hina Hanif, Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Ajaz Hussain

“…An in vivo wound healing experiment illustrated that wounds treated with GX-MnO NPs healed entirely within 10 days in albino mice. …”
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Preparation and characterization of a novel magnetic nano adsorbent for removal of metal ions. by Mutairah S Alshammari, Marwa M El-Tyieb, Mariam E Fawzy, Eida S Al-Farraj, Hussein M Ahmed

“…Furthermore, the use of magnetic iron nanoparticles reduces the need for extra separation processes by making it simple to separate the adsorbent from the treated waste using a magnetic field. Various techniques were employed to characterize the prepared nanoparticles, such Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and x-ray fluorescence (XRF). …”
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Impact of sandstone slurry waste with calcium carbonate nanoparticles on geotechnical properties of clayey soil subgrade by Amrit Singh Shekhawat, Suresh Kumar Tiwari

“…The results obtained from thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) supported the presence of hydration products such as CSH. …”
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Tailoring the performance of cellulosic textiles by chemical treatment and ionizing radiation: Assessment of physical, mechanical, thermal, crystal and morphological properties by N. Akter, S.C. Das, M.M. Fahad, D. Islam, M.A. Khan, S.M. Shamsuddin

“…Further characterization of the jute fabric samples was assessed by FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy, XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) testing.…”
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Coriandrum sativum and Their Use as Fertilizer on Bengal Gram, Turkish Gram, and Green Gram Plant Growth by Varada V. Ukidave, Lalit T. Ingale

“…The characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles was studied using the X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and transmission electron microscope technique (TEM). …”
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Removal of chromium from synthetic wastewater by electrocoagulation and using natural coagulant (blend of hen eggshell powder with lime): optimization of response surface methodolo... by Werkne Sorsa Muleta, Firomsa Bidira Abdi, Endrias Adane Bekele

“…The findings of this study suggest that using this natural coagulant, synthetic wastewater can be treated in a more cost-effective and simple way than other existing method.…”
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Synthesis and characterization of nano-micronutrient fertilizer and its effect on nutrient availability and maize (Zea Mays L.) productivity in calcareous soils by Dalal H. Sary, Mahmoud E. Abd El-Aziz

“…The synthesized nano-micronutrient fertilizers were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Green synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles and their composites using Ocimum sanctum leaf extract displayed enhanced antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer potentials by M. Ashokkumar, K. Palanisamy, A. Ganesh Kumar, C. Muthusamy, K. J. Senthil Kumar

“…Ocimum sanctum (Holy basil), traditionally used as medicine in South Asia, treats respiratory disorders, digestive issues, skin diseases and inflammatory conditions. …”
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Particulate morphology of nanostructured materials by V. M. Gun'ko, O. I. Oranska, V. V. Paientko, I. Ya. Sulym

“… The aim of this study was to develop a technique to analyze the crystalline and particulate morphology of highly disperse complex metal and metalloid oxides, which include both crystalline and amorphous phases, using X-ray diffraction (XRD) data to compute crystallite size distributions (CSD) compared to the particles size distribution functions estimated from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images treated with specific software. …”
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Development and assessment of polyacrylamide-starch hydrogel nanocomposites with graphene quantum dots for targeted quercetin delivery to brain tumors by Pardis Ordoukhani, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Majid Abdouss

“…Brain carcinoma remains among the most challenging cancers to treat due to the restrictive blood-brain barrier (BBB), which limits drug bioavailability and durability. …”
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Assessing the Adsorptive and Photodegradative Efficiencies of ZSM-11 Synthesized from Rice Husk Ash by Michael Akrofi Anang, Ruphino Zugle, Baah Sefa-Ntiri

“…Rice husk was used to synthesize zeolite (ZSM-11). FTIR and X-ray diffraction methods were used to characterize the product. …”
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Chemical Composition and Extraction of Micro Crystalline Cellulose from Outer Skin Isolated Coffee Husk by Nehemiah Mengistu Zeleke, Devendra Kumar Sinha, Getinet Asrat Mengesha

“…The characterization of chemically treated samples was carried out to investigate their morphological, physico-chemistry, and thermal behavior through a scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared—ray (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential temperature analyzer (DTA). …”
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