Synthesis of ettringite from desulfurization wastewater via the co-precipitation method and its application for Zn2+ removal by Maxiaoxuan Sun, Wei Li, Dong Wang, Mengyu Qu, Huadong Wang, Xiaofei Tu

“…Lime softening is commonly used to treat flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater, but the high solubility of calcium sulfate (2.1 g/L at 25 °C) results in considerable residual Ca2+ and SO42-, thereby increasing the risk of scaling in subsequent processes. …”
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Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLC)-Based Topical Formulation of Hesperidin for Effective Treatment of Psoriasis by Anita Rani, Rajwinder Kaur, Afaf Aldahish, Rajalakshimi Vasudevan, Prasanalakshmi Balaji, Chander Parkash Dora, Balakumar Chandrasekaran, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Rahul Sharma

“…In the in vivo study, the HPD-NLC-Gel-treated group displayed normal skin with minimal keratosis, while the drug-loaded gel group exhibited signs of hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis signs. …”
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A novel flame retardant system of AMP and KH570-modified silica sol for cotton fabrics by Mengwei Liu, Fei You, Qianyu Lu, Zhenhua Wang, Yuli Zhang, Hao Huang

“…Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), limiting oxygen index (LOI), vertical flammability test (VFT), and cone calorimetry test (CCT) were used to characterize the functional groups, surface element compositions, crystal structures, microscopic morphologies and surface element distributions, thermal stability and flame retardancy levels of original (raw), and treated cotton fabrics. …”
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Comprehensive Investigation of Polymorphic Stability and Phase Transformation Kinetics in Tegoprazan by Joo Ho Lee, Ki Hyun Kim, Se Ah Ryu, Jason Kim, Kiwon Jung, Ki Sung Kang, Tokutaro Yamaguchi

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Tegoprazan (TPZ) is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer, and <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection. …”
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Mesoporous Silica Administration as a New Strategy in the Management of Warfarin Toxicity: An In-Vitro and In-Vivo Study by Fatemeh Farjadian, Fatemeh Parsi, Reza Heidari, Khatereh Zarkesh, Hamid Reza Mohammadi, Soliman Mohammadi-Samani, Lobat Tayebi

“…Overdosed animals were treated with MS-NH2 by oral gavage. Biomarkers of organ injury were assessed in animal serum. …”
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Brazilian clays for environmental solutions applied to radioactive waste management by Gabriel Gonzalo Machado, Victoria Krupskaya, Sergey V Zakusin, Julio HARADA, Rodrigo Papai de Souza, Leandro Goulart Araujo, Denise Crocce Espinosa, Edy L.T. Montalvan, Henrique Kahn, Roberto Vicente, Sabine Guilhen

“…Samples coming from the Brazilian states of Paraná, Bahia, Paraíba, and Maranhão were treated and analyzed by means of X-Ray diffraction as main technique, and complemented by FTIR, LALLS, XRF, and SEM-EDS, in order to establish the mineralogical composition, particle size distribution, and chemical composition. …”
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In vitro antibacterial activity of myco-synthesized selenium nanoparticles against a multidrug-resistant E. coli isolated from clinical specimens by Mayada F. El-Fawal, Amira A. El-Fallal, Mohamed I. Abou-Dobara, Ahmed K. A. El-Sayed, Mohamed M. El-Zahed

“…Ultrastructural studies on Se NPs-treated E. coli MED10 cells revealed wrinkled and damaged rod shapes, with detachment observed between the cell wall and plasma membrane compared to untreated cells. …”
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The influence of base glass thermal history and heat treatment on the ionic conductivity optimization in Li2O-Al2O3-TiO2-P2O5 glass-ceramics by Amirreza Fadaei, Pourya LotfiPoor, Omid Banapour Ghaffari, Bijan Eftekhari Yekta, Sara Ahmadi

“…Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) demonstrated the highest ionic conductivity for samples treated at 850 °C, with values of 1.17 × 10−3 S/cm for G1-850 and 9.72 × 10−4 S/cm for G2-850. …”
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Effective fabrication and characterization of eco-friendly nano particles composite for adsorption Cd (II) and Cu (II) ions from aqueous solutions using modelling studies by Mohammed Taha Moustafa Hussien Hamad, Sabah Ibrahim

“…The characterization of these nanocomposites involved the utilization of several analytical methods, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Effect of temperature on the rheological properties with shear stress limit of iron oxide nanoparticle modified bentonite drilling muds by Ahmed S. Mohammed

“…The nanoFe2O3 and bentonite clay were characterized using the X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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In vitro and in silico studies of a Zn(II) complex as a potential therapeutic agent for breast cancer by Marzieh Anjomshoa, Bagher Amirheidari, Jan Janczak, Mehdi Sahihi, Yasaman Abolhassani, Alireza Farsinejad, Hamid Forootanfar

“…The apoptotic mechanism in 2Meo bpy-Zn-treated MCF-7 cells is probably related to the regulation of apoptosis-relevant genes expression, including BAX and BCL2. …”
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Bio-control potentials of Vachellia nilotica-derived silver nanoparticle against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus haemolyticus strains from raw milk by Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, Tesleem Olatunde Abolarinwa, Bukola Opeyemi Oluwarinde, Sheriff Aweda Balogun, Omolola Esther Fayemi, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Collins Njie Ateba

“…Cell protein leakage, DNA, and membrane damage were found in AgNP-treated bacterial cells. This study revealed that AgNPs may be effective against MDR Staphylococcus species with the potential to have significant benefits to public health.…”
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Regenerative potential of graphene oxide-chitosan nanocomposite combined with fetal bovine serum on healing of full-thickness skin wound in rats by Kamal H. Hussein, Mahmoud Soliman, Mahmoud S. Sabra, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Mahmoud Abd-Elkareem, Ahmed Abdelrahiem Sadek

“…Methods The GO-CTS composite was characterized using X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transforms infrared. …”
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Optical Properties of BaAl₂O₄ Due to Cerium Doping and Heat Treatment in Different Atmospheres by Montserrat Nevai Coyotl Ojeda, Benito de Celis Alonso, José Eduardo Espinosa Rosales, Epifanio Cruz-Zaragoza, Martín Rodolfo Palomino Merino

“…Samples treated in an air atmosphere exhibited crystallite sizes of 58.5 nm for undoped samples and 45.7 nm for doped samples. …”
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A constitutive model optimizing superalloy performance: The interplay of annealing twins, dislocations, and grain boundaries by Zongpeng Tian, Rui Zhao, Xinshun Diao, Shan Jiang, Debin Shan, Min Wan

“…To elucidate the mechanistic roles of these microstructural features, this study employed high-precision planar argon ion polishing and electron backscatter diffraction to quantitatively characterize the annealing twin volume fraction, dislocation density, and grain size in superalloys heat-treated at various temperatures. …”
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Preventive and therapeutic efficacy of a pyrazole-modified chitosan Schiff base–iron nanocomposite against Eimeria tenella in broiler chickens: A nanotechnology-based approach to c... by Safinaz J. Ashoor, Hoda A. Taha, Muslimah N. Alsulami, Amira A. Hamed, Ahmed H. Nigm

“…Sixty broiler chicks were randomly assigned to six groups: Uninfected controls, prophylactic and therapeutic ChSB-FeNPs treatments, and a standard amprolium treat-ment. Birds were infected with E. tenella and monitored over 28 days. …”
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Potential effect of phyto-synthesized silver nanoparticles using Cotula cinerea Del Raw extract on salt tolerance of wheat seeds (Triticum durum desf, Boussellam variety) germinati... by Brahim Kesbi, Nasrine Salhi, Yasmina Khane, Salim Albukhaty, Ahmed Addad, Zainul Abideen, Hana Alsufyani, Faizah A. AlMalki

“…The control group exhibited a root number (RN) of 3.67, while plants treated with 20 mg/L demonstrated a significant increase to 5.54. …”
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Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Achieve Long‐Lasting Senescence Inhibition in an Aging Mouse Model of Sarcopenia via Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging and CILP2 Downregulation by Wei‐Chih Lien, Yu‐Ling Yu, Ya‐Jyun Liang, Chia‐Yih Wang, Yang‐Chen Lin, Huei‐Cih Chang, Feng‐Huei Lin, Hui‐Min David Wang

“…Most drugs used to treat sarcopenia are ineffective. Herein, the long‐acting anti‐sarcopenic properties of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeNPs) and their underlying mechanisms of action are investigated in aging mice (treated with 4‐hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide (4‐HC)). …”
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Investigating fretting wear behavior of LPBF processed AlSi10Mg alloy under variable frequency and heat treatment conditions by Rashmi Saragur Nanjundaiah, Shrikantha Sasihithlu Rao, K. Praveenkumar, Chithirai Pon Selvan, T. Ram Prabhu, S. Sahay, Geetha Manivasagam, Arunkumar Shettigar, G.C. Manjunath Patel

“…The fabricated and heat-treated samples were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, hardness testing, and residual stress measurements to evaluate dislocation density, hardenability, and the nature of residual stress. …”
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Reactive magnesia and magnesium oxychloride cement treatments for mechanical enhancement of marl soil by Mohamed Harun, Umair Ali, Mubashir Aziz, Mohamed Abdulqadir Mohamed, Hammad R. Khalid, Shamsad Ahmad, Asad Hanif

“…To address these challenges, marl soil specimens were treated with varying dosages of RMC and MOC, and the resulting improvements were evaluated through a series of mechanical and microstructural tests. …”
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