Study on the Retention and Distributions of the Copper-Based Preservative in Standing Tree Chinese Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) by Youhua Fan, Yong Wang, Ninghua Yu, Layun Deng, Zejun Chen

“…The results indicate that the preservative solutions with lower concentrations are more conducive to diffusion and transmission in the wood. Moreover, the preservative retention at different height position has a greater concentration gradient for composite preservative solutions than those of the single preservative solutions. …”
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Deep Learning in Music Generation: A Comprehensive Investigation of Models, Challenges and Future Directions by Kong Xiangchen

“…Reinforcement Learning models, such as MusicRL, combine human feedback to fine-tune AI-generated compositions based on the individual's preferences. Diffusion-based models, like MusicLDM, enhance audio fidelity, though real-time application remains a challenge. …”
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Electrochemical Properties of La2Mg17/Ni Electrodes Prepared via TiF3-Catalysed Mechanical Milling by T. Li, Z. Liu, G. Zhang, F. Ruan, R. Guo, J. Zhang

“…In order to improve the hydrogen storage capacity of conventional La2Mg17 electrode alloys, a nanocrystalline/amorphous-structured La2Mg17-Ni composite material was produced by high energy ball milling in the presence of TiF3. …”
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Physical Model Tests on Reinforced Loess Foundation Model Under Wetting and Loading by ZHANG Wan, MU Hongkun, LIU Fengyin, GUO Huaining, ZHAO Wei, XUE Yifeng

“…After reinforcement with geogrids, the failure mode of the composite foundation shifts from the punching shear failure of the pure loess foundation to overall shear failure. …”
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Green Synthesis Ca-MgO Nanosorbent for the Uptake of Cobalt Ions from Aqueous Media by Noha Al-Awaji, Moufida Boukriba, Hajo Idriss, Mohamed Ali Ben Aissa, Mohamed Bououdina, Abueliz Modwi

“…Furthermore, the experimental data elucidate that the adsorption process is primarily diffusion-based and that both intraparticle and boundary layer diffusion appear to play a key role in the rate-controlling step. …”
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Slug Self-Propulsion in a Capillary Tube Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation by M. I. Khodabocus, M. Sellier, V. Nock

“…A composite droplet made of two miscible fluids in a narrow tube generally moves under the action of capillarity until complete mixture is attained. …”
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State of local immunity in patients with furunculosis by M.M. Popov, D.S. Samusenko, O.V. Ohnivenko

“…The state of local immunity was determined by the level of lysozyme, defensins, sIgA, mIgA and IgG in oropharyngeal secretions. The cytological composition of the nasal mucosa was also studied.The content of lysozyme was determined in the morning on an empty stomach by the diffusion method in agar according to the recommendations of E.F. …”
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Electrochemical and Photoresponsive Behavior of MOF-Derived V₂O₃/C Cathodes for Zinc-Ion Batteries: ZIF-8 as a Nanoscale Reactor and Carbon Source by Byoungnam Park

“…Fabricated into a thin-film cathode via alternating current electrophoretic deposition (AC-EPD), the composite exhibited mixed capacitive–diffusion-controlled charge storage behavior with favorable Zn²⁺ transport kinetics, as confirmed by a <i>b</i>-value analysis (<i>b</i> = 0.72) and diffusion coefficient measurements (<i>D_Zn</i> = 6.2 × 10⁻¹¹ cm²/s). …”
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Insight into CO2/CH4 separation by ionic liquids confined in MXene membrane from molecular level by Xiaochun Zhang, Peng Xu, Yunhan Kong, Yiming Liu, Xiangping Zhang

“…Composite membranes incorporating ionic liquids (ILs) within MXene demonstrate promising potential for CO2 separation. …”
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Amino acid sensitive latent fingermark detection formulations based upon improvised carrier solvents for resource-limited environments: A proof-of-concept study by Emma C. Jones, Jordan F.L. Hooper, Jemmy T. Bouzin, Renee Wilson, Simon W. Lewis

“…By chemically characterising each solvent using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, this study also provided a greater understanding of how the chemical composition of a carrier solvent impacts the efficacy of the resulting IND-Zn formulation, emphasising that hydrocarbon solvents should contain short-chain alkanes and minimal aromatic content to give a more volatile formulation. …”
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Unraveling the synergistic influence of Nb, V, and Ce on corrosion and high temperature performance of austenitic alloys by J. Ramirez, F. Zuñiga, S. Shiva Samhitha, Srivathsava Surabhi, A. Ríos R, J.P. Sanhueza, A.F. Jaramillo, A.G. Onate, M.F. Meléndrez, D. Rojas

“…Thermodynamic modeling (Thermo-Calc) was employed to optimize the composition, and their production was carried out from stainless steel scrap and ferroalloys in the open atmosphere induction melting process to contribute to the circular economy. …”
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Microscopic Process and Mechanism of Cerium Steam Oxidation by CHEN Jin1, YAO Yaohui1, HUANG Kun1, YANG Jianxun1, GANG Fayuan1, ZHOU Jin2, DING Youqian1, ZHANG Shengdong1

“…These linear defects alter the diffusion pathways of hydroxide (OH−) and oxide (O2−) anions in CeO2, potentially enhancing the rate of steam oxidation. …”
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Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of partition fractions of Adansonia digitata and Annona muricata extracts using chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol... by Fagbohun Oyenike Bushirat, Hassan Abdusalam Adewuyi, Sakariyau Waheed Adio, Maryam Nana Musa, Timothy God-Giveth Olusegun, Ayomide Babatunde Ishola, Agumage Idoko, Adeola Victor Kolawole, Adesanmi Adefunmilayo Oluwatuyi, Sarah Ngozi Agwasim

“…In this study, we aimed to elucidate the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial properties of partition fractions of Adansonia digitata and Annona muricata extracts obtained using chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and aqueous solvent systems. …”
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Modifying hydrogen storage properties of the RE−Mg-based alloys with minor Sc addition by Hanfeng Sun, Peng Sheng, Jun Li, Shihai Guo, Qilu Ge, Yanghuan Zhang

“…This refinement provides faster diffusion channels for hydrogen atoms, accelerating the phase transition between Mg alloys and hydrides. …”
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Li-S-B Glass-Ceramics: A Novel electrode materials for energy storage technology by Jintara Padchasri, Sumeth Siriroj, Amorntep Montreeuppathum, Phakkhananan Pakawanit, Nattapol Laorodphan, Narong Chanlek, Yingyot Poo-arporn, Pinit Kidkhunthod

“…Future alternatives for an electrode lithium borate-based glass–ceramic (GC) has been developed for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The composition of the GC is xNiO-(0.20-x)MnO2-0.80(Li2S:B2O3), where x varies from 0.10, 0.13, 0.15, and 0.16. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Antifungal Properties of <i>Bixa orellana</i> L. Essential Oil from the Ecuadorian Amazon Against <i>Candida albicans</i> (ATCC 10231) by María Belén Cruz Berrú, María Coraima Mora García, Sandra Luisa Soria Re, Jannys Lizeth Rivera Barreto, Luis Ramón Bravo Sánchez, Matteo Radice, Stefano Manfredini, Reinier Abreu-Naranjo

“…<i>B. orellana</i> leaves were collected in the Ecuadorian Amazon and their essential oil was obtained by steam distillation. Their chemical composition was analysed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and their antifungal activity against <i>Candida albicans</i> was evaluated using the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method (ATCC 10231), with nystatin as a positive control. …”
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Ionogels in Aqueous Media: From Conductometric Probing of the Ionic Liquid Washout to the Design of More Stable Materials by Sergei Yu. Kottsov, Alexandra O. Badulina, Vladimir K. Ivanov, Alexander E. Baranchikov, Aleksey V. Nelyubin, Nikolay P. Simonenko, Nikita A. Selivanov, Marina E. Nikiforova, Aslan Yu. Tsivadze

“…Insights into the ionogels’ structure and composition, using complementary methods (XRD, TGA, FTIR, SEM, NMR and nitrogen adsorption), revealed the washout mechanism, which was shown to be governed by three main processes: the diffusion of (1) IL and (2) water, and (3) IL dissolution in water. …”
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Enhancing Fricke Xylenol Gel Dosimeter's Response to Radiation with Optimized Preparation Methods by Syed Shajid, ABHIJIT MANDAL, Kalyan Mondal, Gogul Priean V, Bratindranath Mukherjee, Praveen Chandra Pandey, Himanshu Mishra, Ritusha Mishra, Ganeshkumar Patel, Ankur Mourya, Lalit Aggarwal, Sunil Choudhary

“…However, a significant limitation of this dosimeter is the post-irradiation diffusion of ferric ions, which can result in the degradation of spatial dose information. …”
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Hemostatic Antimicrobial Hydrogels Based on Silicon, Iron, Zinc, and Boron Glycerolates for Wound Healing Applications by Tat’yana Khonina, Semyon Alekseenko, Elena Shadrina, Il’ya Ganebnykh, Alexander Mekhaev, Leonid Larionov, Maria Dobrinskaya, Nadezhda Izmozherova, Irina Antropova, Maxim Karabanalov, Muza Kokhan, Natali’ya Evstigneeva, Oleg Chupakhin

“…Antimicrobial properties of hydrogels were studied using the agar diffusion method. The structural features of hydrogels and their relationship to medical and biological properties were revealed. …”
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Soil characteristics at artificial salt licks and their potential impacts on occurrence of chronic wasting disease by Line Tau Strand, Vegard Martinsen, Kjersti Selstad Utaaker, Marie Davey, Geir Rune Rauset, Olav Strand, Judd Aiken, Alsu Kuznetsova, Bjørnar Ytrehus

“…In addition, the high pH and ionic strength in the salt lick soils increase both the cation attraction and anion diffusion toward the soil particles, thereby facilitating both persistence and transmission of CWD. …”
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