Effects of sputtering process and annealing on the microstructure, crystallization orientation and piezoelectric properties of ZnO films by Zhonghao Liu, Yuting Guo, Shang Li, Yanxiang Chen, Ke Deng, Hulin Liu, Shuren Guo, Xuanpu Dong, Huatang Cao

“…This study focuses on optimizing ZnO piezoelectric films through radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering under a combination of varied deposition parameters such as tuning the target-substrate distance, sputtering power, and pressure effectively to control the atomic bombardment, collisions, and surface diffusion of sputtered particles, thereby influencing the surface morphology, grain size, thickness and chemical composition of the ZnO films. …”
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ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY ISOLATION EVALUATION OF MAJOR MICROORGANISMS IN PERIODONTAL TISSUE PATHOLOGY by S.B. Kostenko

“…The results of antibioticograms differ depending on the qualitative and quantitative composition of the isolated microorganisms, their levels of antibiotic sensitivity and antibiotic resistance. …”
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Investigation of the mechanism for the one-step synthesis of nano-cerium oxide via green electrolysis of cerium chloride by Ying-Qi Li, Xue-Qiang Gong, Ao-Yang Sha, Jiaxin Pan, Chui-Dai Lan, Ting-An Zhang

“…The electrolytic precipitation process of CeO2 is governed by mass transfer diffusion and chemical reaction mixing, with an apparent activation energy of Ea = 17.73 kJ mol−1. …”
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Density-Driven CO₂ Dissolution in Depleted Gas Reservoirs with Bottom Aquifers by Xiaocong Lyu, Fang Cen, Rui Wang, Huiqing Liu, Jing Wang, Junxi Xiao, Xudong Shen

“…Moreover, we analyzed the CO₂ dissolution rate at various stages and delineated the initiation and decline of convection in relation to gas composition, thereby quantifying the influence of residual-gas mixtures. …”
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Preclinical development and characterisation of PP353, a formulation of linezolid for intradiscal administration by Graham Hagger, Sarah Guest, Stephen Birchall, Alys Bradley, Charlie Brindley, David Corbett, Paul J. Cummings, Cristina Freire, James Harris, Andrew Wise, Melanie Wood, Lloyd G. Czaplewski

“…Methods Micronization, particle size analysis, Franz cell diffusion assays, ex vivo bioassay, and estimates of gelling temperature were used to optimize the composition and properties of the formulation. …”
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Pseudo-binary reactive synthesis of porous multi-component alloys by Huibin Zhang, Xin Yan, MeiMei Zhang, LeiLei Wan, Yilin Zhang, Linping Yu, Xubin He, Huazhen Cao, Guoqu Zheng, Yuehui He

“…By this method, the process characteristics involving moldability, thermal effects, diffusion reactions and kinetics, pore structure and element recovery of porous FeCrNiAl alloys were investigated and compared with those by traditional mixed elemental powders method. …”
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Synthesis, characterization, computational and dyeing behavior of Cu(II) and Zn(II) metal complexes derived from azo-Schiff bases containing phenol derivatives by Hemmat A. Elbadawy, Ali Eldissouky, Morsy Ahmed El-Apasery, Doaa S. Elsayed, Entesar. A. Alaswad

“…The colored materials’ superior intra-fiber diffusion inside the substrate may explain their exceptional washing and rubbing and perspiration fastness. …”
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CALCULATION STUDIES OF SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE ABSORBED DOSE RATE FOR VARIOUS SEEDS by N. A. Nerozin, A. P. Pyshko, V. V. Shapovalov

“…In compliance with the standard conditions on the composition of the environment, water phantom and air with 40% humidity, the results obtained are outside the acceptable difference of 3% from the recommended data. …”
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In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of CTZ paste and its components on standard microorganisms by Farli Aparecida Carrilho Boer, Lucas Fernando Oliveira Tomáz Ferraresso, Karina Tomoe Ajimura, Regina Lúcia dos Santos, Wanda Terezinha Garbelini Frossard

“…DET demonstrated antimicrobial effectiveness in groups with eugenol in its composition, which suggests a bactericidal effect of this component. …”
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Process of the selective reduction and recovery of iron from copper tailings by SHAO Shuang, XING Peng, ZHANG Wen-juan, MA Bao-zhong, WANG Cheng-yan, CHEN Yong-qiang, WANG Ling

“…The activator promotes the diffusion and merging of metal particles. The merging and growth of metal particles promote the increase in particle size. …”
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Metabolic Profiling of <i>Conyza sumatrensis</i> (Retz.) E. Walker from Lugazi, Uganda by Christina Seel, Ivan Kahwa, Hilda Ikiriza, Hannah Sofie Koller, Helene Fitzner, Susan Billig, Claudia Wiesner, Leonard Kaysser

“…Indeed, ethanolic extracts demonstrated antimicrobial activity against representative strains of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as shown by agar diffusion and microdilution assays. Using LC-MS/MS data, a feature-based molecular network was constructed to facilitate the comparison of two extraction solvents: water and ethanol. …”
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Polycomplex Carrier for Buccal Mucoadhesion Delivery of Metronidazole by R. I. Moustafine, V. V. Budnikov, S. G. Abdullina, Sh. F. Nasibullin, R. A. Saleev

“…As a result of studies on the physicochemical and pharmaceutical properties, there was selected the optimal composition of a polycomplex carrier (IPEC 2) based on Eudragit® EPO and Noveon® AA-1, which is characterized by the required bioadhesive properties and the ability of providing controlled release of drug from the tablet matrix (with weight ratio MD/IPEC-2 1:0.5) in conditions mimicking oral cavity environment, which provides the necessary mode of buccal delivery of metronidazole in accordance with Fick's law of diffusion.Conclusion. …”
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The Desmoid Dilemma: Challenges and Opportunities in Assessing Tumor Burden and Therapeutic Response by Yu-Cherng Chang, Bryan Nixon, Felipe Souza, Fabiano Nassar Cardoso, Etan Dayan, Erik J. Geiger, Andrew Rosenberg, Gina D’Amato, Ty Subhawong

“…The heterogeneous nature of these tumors, with a variable composition (fibrous, myxoid, or cellular), complicates accurate delineation of tumor boundaries and volumetric assessment. …”
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A comparative study on Arc- and vacuum induction-melting for Ti 16.6 Zr 16.6 Hf 16.6 Co 10 Ni 20 Cu 20 high entropy shape memory Alloy Production by Christian Hinte, Andrea Fantin, Khemais Barienti, Sebastian Herbst, Jan Frenzel, Gunther Eggeler, Hans Jürgen Maier

“…A homogenization treatment at 900 °C for 100 h of an AM-produced senary alloy showed only slight improvements compared to the same alloy produced via VIM, largely due to the slow diffusion of the larger Hf and Zr atoms from the dendrites into the solid solution. …”
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Chitosan from sea urchin (Diadema setosum) spines for orthodontic miniscrews: Antibacterial effects against key oral pathogens by Karima Qurnia Mansjur, Eka Erwansyah, Ardiansyah S Pawinru, Mansjur Nasir, Arni Irawaty Djais, Virgino Calvine Sumule, Nurnabilla Syfadewi Attaya, Dian Yosi Arinawaty, Islamy Rahma Hutami, Andi Dian Permana

“…The antibacterial activity of CS was evaluated against three bacteria by the disk diffusion method, minimum bacterial concentration (MBC), and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). …”
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Removal of uranyl cations from iron-containing solutions using compositesorbents based on polymer matrix by O. V. Perlova, Yu. S. Dzyazko, N. O. Perlova, V. F. Sazonova, I. Yu. Halutska

“…. % of zirconium hydrophosphate. Composition and structure of the ion-exchangers affect their sorption properties. …”
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Recycling of Bulk Polyamide 6 by Dissolution-Precipitation in CaCl₂-EtOH-H₂O Mixtures by Ruben Goldhahn, Ann-Joelle Minor, Liisa Rihko-Struckmann, Siew-Wan Ohl, Patricia Pfeiffer, Claus-Dieter Ohl, Kai Sundmacher

“…These parameters included the energy supply mode, dissolution time, CEW composition and CEW:PA mass ratio. Compared with energy supply by microwaves, energy supply by ultrasound improved the yield of dissolved and recovered PA 6 after 5 h from 31% to 52%. …”
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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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