Visible-Light Degradation of Dyes and Phenols over Mesoporous Titania Prepared by Using Anthocyanin from Red Radish as Template by Zhiying Yan, Wenjuan Gong, Yongjuan Chen, Deliang Duan, Junjie Li, Wei Wang, Jiaqiang Wang

“…The synthesized mesoporous titania samples were characterized by a combination of various physicochemical techniques, such as XRD, SEM, HRTEM, nitrogen adsorption/desorption, and diffuse reflectance UV-Vis. The prepared mesoporous titania photocatalyst exhibited significant activity under visible-light irradiation for the degradation of dyes and phenols due to its red shift of band-gap-absorption onset and visible-light response as a result of the incorporation of surface carbon species.…”
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Solar dryers: A review of mechanism, methods and critical analysis of transport models applicable in solar drying of product by Onyinyechi Nnamchi, Cyprian Tom, Godwin Akpan, Murphy Umunna, David Ubong, Mathew Ibeh, Adindu Linus–Chibuezeh, Leonard Akuwueke, Stephen Nnamchi, Augustine Ben, Macmanus Ndukwu

“…It identifies knowledge gaps in existing models and future research directions in transport modelling phenomena to advance sustainable, efficient, and scalable solar drying techniques.…”
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Uptake kinetics and distribution of flupyrimin by rice (Oryza sativa L.): Effects of subcellular fractionation and soil factors by Xugen Shi, Min Wang, Zhenyu Jiang, Ruqiang Cui, Baotong Li, Xianpeng Zhang, Lianhu Zhang, Duantao Cao

“…Flupyrimin is an emerging neonicotinoid insecticide primarily used to control rice planthoppers. However, knowledge gaps exist regarding its uptake and transport in rice planting systems. …”
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Time-dependent material properties and composition of the nonhuman primate uterine layers through gestation by Daniella M. Fodera, Echo Z. Xu, Camilo A. Duarte, Michelle H. Wyss, Shuyang Fang, Xiaowei Chen, Michelle L. Oyen, Joy Vink, Ivan Rosado-Mendez, Helen Feltovich, Timothy J. Hall, Kristin M. Myers

“…To address this key knowledge gap, this study seeks to characterize the structural, compositional, and time-dependent micro-mechanical properties of the nonhuman primate (NHP) uterine layers in nonpregnancy and at three time-points in pregnancy: early 2nd, early 3rd, and late 3rd trimesters. …”
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Genetic analyses identify circulating genes related to brain structures associated with Parkinson’s disease by Zhe Han, Yanping Zhu, Zhenhong Xia, Qing Deng, Hongjie He, Quanting Yin, Hui Zhang, Mudan Yuan, Chunhua Yang, Geng Tian, Jia Mi, Fuyi Xu

“…Additionally, 1345 circulating genes causally linked with white matter tract diffusivity were enriched for muscle physiological abnormalities (padj < 0.05). …”
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Green Synthesis of Co3O4/AC Nanocomposite using Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract for Enhanced Photodegradation of Malachite Green Dye by Sumaiyya Patel, Dinesh Hase, Kanhaiyalal Bhavsar, Vaishali Murade, Gajanan* Pandhare

“…The optical absorption properties were studied, and band gap values were calculated from UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS). …”
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Time-Resolved Photoacoustic Response of Thin Semiconductors Measured with Minimal Volume Cell: Influence of Photoinduced Charge Carriers by Slobodanka P. Galovic, Dragana K. Markushev, Dragan D. Markushev, Katarina Lj. Djordjevic, Marica N. Popovic, Edin Suljovrujic, Dragan M. Todorovic

“…When a semiconducting sample is illuminated by an intensity-modulated monochromatic light beam with photon energy exceeding the band gap, part of the absorbed energy is directly converted into heat through photon–lattice interactions. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of Sm2FeMnO6 double perovskites nanoparticles supported on graphitic carbon nitride as photocatalyst for the degradation of organic dyes under simula... by Vahid Rahimkhoei, Masood Hamadanian, Karrar Hazim Salem, Lilian Qasim Alwan Al-Budair, Masoud Salavati-Niasari

“…The study focused on understanding magnetic and optical properties and their role in photocatalytic applications. Based on the Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) results, the SFMO nanoparticles possess a band gap of 1.52 eV. …”
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Great expectations for collective management: the mismatch between supply and demand for catchment groups by Jim Sinner, Marc Tadaki, Margaret Kilvington, Edward Challies, Paratene Tane, Christina Robb

“…Globally, agri-environmental policies targeting individual farmers have made little progress on the problem of diffuse water pollution, leading to increased demand for collective approaches to manage cumulative effects. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of multifunctional CdO-CuO-ZnO-Co3O4 nanocomposite by A.M. Abdulwahab, Thana Shuga Aldeen, Shadha Nasser Aziz

“…The nanocomposite exhibits a reduced optical band gap and significantly enhanced DC electrical conductivity compared to the individual nanoparticles, indicating improved light absorption and charge transport properties. …”
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Massive gastroduodenal trichobezoar removed with hydrodissection: A case report by Seth Saylors, Cory Nonnemacher, Irene Isabel P. Lim

“…Laboratory studies showed leukocytosis, anion gap metabolic acidosis, and acute kidney injury. …”
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Innovative bio-inspired solar cells using fly ash-based dye-sensitized cells with fruit extract enhancements and Averrhoa bilimbi electrolyte by Retyo Wizi Nafa Utami, Tresna Dewi, Indrayani Indrayani

“…UV-Vis spectroscopy demonstrated that dragon fruit dye absorbs light effectively in the 360-700 nm range, peaking at 550 nm, making it an ideal sensitizer for wide-band gap semiconductors. Voltage output tests showed that Fe-doped DSSCs consistently outperformed Mg-doped ones, with Fe-based cells generating a maximum voltage of 413 mV compared to 163 mV for Mg-based cells. …”
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide-based nanocomposites for photocatalytic removal of contaminant by Maryam Tondkar Mobaraki, Hassan Zavvar Mousavi, Hadi Fallah Moafi, Mohammad Moghadam

“…The cooperation of the g-C3N4 leads to the narrowing of the band gap and greatly improves the photocatalytic activity. …”
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Environmentally sustainable fabrication of SnO2/fly ash/biochar nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic performance for degradation of Ofloxacin and Rose Bengal by Khushboo Kumari, N. S. Moyon, Mohammed Ahmaruzzaman

“…The synthesized SnO2/FA/Biochar nanocomposite has a direct band gap of 2.3 eV, as determined by Tauc’s plot. The degradation of RB and Ofloxacin by exposure to light followed a reaction kinetics mechanism identified as pseudo-first-order, having rate constants of 0.0250 min− 1 and 0.0159 min− 1, respectively. …”
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Experimental-simulation analysis on mechanical degradation and energy evolution characteristics of sandstone under water-rock coupling effects by Yu Yongjiang, Guo Wenjing, Liu Jiaming, Wu Zhiqiang, Dong Xu

“…To address the existing research gap in analyzing energy evolution mechanisms of water-saturated rock masses from a macroscopic perspective and the lack of exploration into energy mechanisms at critical failure points at the mesoscale, this study employs the particle discrete element software PFC3D to establish numerical models of sandstone with varying water contents. …”
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The effectiveness of RIPAT approach in influencing smallholder farmers’ agroecological transition in Ruangwa District, Tanzania by Nickson J. Ringo, John F. Kessy, Emmanuel T. Malisa

“…Extension services are crucial for diffusing agroecological knowledge, facilitating the adoption of agroecological techniques. …”
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Eco-friendly fabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using peel extract of Citrus aurantium for the efficient degradation of methylene blue dye by Alaa I. Khedr, Mohamed H. H. Ali

“…DRS analysis determines band gap energy (Eg) of 1.7 eV for CuO and 1.6 eV for CuO-OP. …”
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Radiative recombination model for BiSeI microcrystals: unveiling deep defects through photoluminescence by Marc Dolcet Sadurni, Jüri Krustok, Kristi Timmo, Valdek Mikli, Rokas Kondrotas, Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, Marit Kauk-Kuusik

“…Both indirect and direct band gap energies of BiSeI were determined by ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, with room temperature values of 1.17 eV and 1.29 eV, respectively. …”
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Influence of Fe Buffer Layer on Co-Doped BaFe2As2 Superconducting Thin Films by C. Bonavolontà, C. de Lisio, M. Valentino, F. Laviano, G. P. Pepe, F. Kurth, K. Iida, A. Ichinose, I. Tsukada

“…Moreover, we investigated the onset of superconductivity through a measure of the superconducting energy gap. The latter is strictly related to the decay time of the excitation produced by an ultrashort laser pulse and has been determined in a pump-probe transient reflectivity experiment. …”
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Mo-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles by Ji-guo Huang, Xue-ting Guo, Bo Wang, Lin-yang Li, Mei-xia Zhao, Li-li Dong, Xing-juan Liu, Yu-ting Huang

“…Mo doping narrowed the band gap (from 3.05 eV of TiO2 to 2.73 eV of TiMo0.02O) and efficiently increased the optical absorption in visible region. …”
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