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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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Sol–Gel-Derived Ni-Doped TiO₂ Photocatalyst for Rapid Visible Light-Driven Mineralization of Paracetamol by Nicola Morante, Katia Monzillo, Vincenzo Vaiano, Zukhra C. Kadirova, Diana Sannino

“…The catalysts were characterized through Raman spectroscopy, UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS), and surface area measurements. …”
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Functionalized recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic by rare earth oxide for electronic device and housing infrastructure applications by Amr Antar, Medhat A. Ibrahim, M. M. Maghawry, Nasser Ayoub, Ahmed I. Ali, Dongwhi Choi, Jong Yeog Son, Galal H. Ramzy

“…Optical analysis using diffuse reflectance UV–Vis spectroscopy showed a reduction in the band gap from 3.75 eV for pure RPET to 2.25 eV in 8wt.% doped samples, indicating enhanced optical properties. …”
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Ecofriendly synthesis of NiZnFe2O5 nanoparticle by papaya leaf extract for electrochemical detection of ascorbic acid in orange juice and pharmaceuticals by Gubbihalli Nanjundappa Chandana, Murudagalli Basavaraju Shivaswamy, Mandya Shivananju Asha, Shanthalingaiah Jeevitha, Honnegowdanahalli Shivabasappa Nagendra Prasad, Bendekere Shankarappa Hemanth, Madanahalli Ankanathappa Sangamesha, Beejaganahalli Sangameshwara Madhukar, Lingappa Mallesha, Jamballi G. Manjunatha

“…The average diameter of the nanoparticle is 47.93 nm, which was determined using the dynamic light scattering method. UV/Vis diffuse reflectance spectrum results revealed that the NiZnFe2O5 NPs band gap is 1.8 eV. …”
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Visible-light-driven photocatalytic synthesis of methyl oleate using TiO₂/Fe₂O₃ with process optimization and scale-up: A path toward a drop-in sustainable fuel approach by S. Chandhinipriya, J. Ranjitha

“…The synthesized TiO2/Fe2O3 (TF) nanocomposites were characterized using various analytical techniques, including DRS, XRD, FE-SEM-EDAX, TEM, and XPS. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) revealed that TiO2/Fe2O3 exhibits good photocatalytic properties, with a band gap of 2.2 eV, driven by visible light, thereby supporting a visible-light-driven photocatalytic reaction. …”
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Interfacial coupling heterostructure between transition metal oxide and calcium oxide with excellent sunlight-driven photocatalytic activity by Thanit Tangcharoen

“…These photocatalysts present a narrowed band gap and enhanced ratio of surface to volume, and these factors, along with the heterostructure formation of the modified photocatalysts can lead to better photocatalytic performance. …”
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Two decades of nutrient dynamics in Polish rivers: Long-term trends in nitrogen and phosphorus by Paweł Marcinkowski, Ignacy Kardel, Marek Giełczewski, Mikołaj Piniewski

“…Comparisons with trends reported in Northern and Central-Eastern Europe reveal similar trajectories, highlighting common successes in phosphorus management and persistent challenges in controlling diffuse nitrogen pollution. This study addresses a significant knowledge gap regarding the dynamics of nutrient concentrations in Polish rivers, offering valuable insights for the development of more targeted and effective nutrient management policies.…”
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Comparison of Photocatalytic Activity: Impact of Hydrophilic Properties on TiO₂ and ZrO₂ Thin Films by Yuliana de Jesús Acosta-Silva, Misael Ian Lugo-Arredondo, Salvador Gallardo-Hernández, Juan Fernando Garcia-Trejo, Yasuhiro Matsumoto, Sandra Rivas, Ana Angélica Feregrino-Pérez, Luis A. Godínez, Arturo Méndez-López

“…The X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the TiO₂ TFs had an anatase crystalline structure, unlike the ZrO₂ TFs, which showed a tetragonal crystalline structure that was verified by Raman spectroscopy. The band gap (BG) energies, as calculated from UV-Vis spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, corresponded to 3.2 and 3.7 eV for the TiO₂ and ZrO₂ TFs, respectively. …”
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Towards high-performance dye-sensitized solar cells by utilizing reduced graphene oxide-based composites as potential alternatives to conventional electrodes: A review by Edigar Muchuweni, Edwin T. Mombeshora, Cosmas M. Muiva, T. Stephen Sathiaraj, Abdullah Yildiz, Diego Pugliese

“…Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have recently emerged as one of the most promising new-generation photovoltaic devices due to their facile fabrication protocols, capacity to operate under diffuse light, and low-impact on the environment. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of bismuth gadolinium oxide/g-C3N4 heterojunction nano photocatalyst for efficient sunlight-driven purification of wastewater containing malachite gr... by Shokofeh Mirzasani, Movlud Valian, Ahmad Akbari, Forat H. Alsultany, Masoud Salavati-Niasari

“…According to DRS data, the BGO band gap (2.78 eV) decreases to 2.45 eV with CN incorporation. …”
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Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen on CoS/TiO2 Photocatalysts from Aqueous Methanol Solution by Yu Niu, Fuying Li, Kai Yang, Qiyou Wu, Peijing Xu, Renzhang Wang

“…Among the photocatalysts with various compositions, the 20 wt% CoS/TiO2 sample with a 2.1 eV band gap showed the maximum photocatalytic activity for the photocatalytic reaction, which indicated that CoS improved the separation ratio of photoexcited electrons and holes. …”
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The optimal treatment of invasive ductal and lobular carcinoma occurring at the same time needs to be established by Supriya Peshin, Rafi Iftekher, Rabia Iqbal, Shagun Singh, Moka Nagaishwarya

“…The case highlights the need for further research into the optimal treatment strategies for synchronous breast cancers, a potential knowledge gap in current oncology practice. A literature review revealed limited reports addressing similar cases, underscoring the lack of consensus guidelines. …”
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Multifunctional hybrid films made from CoT3OTx4 and CoFeT2OT4 nanoparticles inside a poly 3-hydroxybutyrate matrix and study of their impact in methyl orange photodegradation. by Lan J Bernal-Sánchez, América R Vázquez-Olmos, Roberto Y Sato-Berrú, Esther Mata-Zamora, Margarita Rivera, Vicente Garibay-Febles

“…Different spectroscopic and microscopy techniques characterized the Co3O4 and CoFe2O4 NPs and the P3HB, Co3O4@P3HB and CoFe2O4@P3HB films. The optical band gap for Co3O4 and CoFe2O4 NPs was estimated from their diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) around 2.5 eV. …”
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Green Synthesis by Microwave Irradiation of TiO2 Using Cinnamomum verum and the Application in Photocatalysis by Dante E. González-Anota, Silvia P. Paredes-Carrera, Rosa M. Pérez-Gutierrez, Brandon Arciniega-Caballero, Raul Borja-Urby, Jesús C. Sánchez-Ochoa, Elizabeth Rojas-García

“…The following techniques characterized the materials: X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflectance, Raman spectrometry, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). …”
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Degradation of bisphenol A using a MOF@COF-modified polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membrane by Chloe G Hahn, Soraya P Malinga, Thollwana A Makhetha

“…The composite was successfully synthesised using solvothermal synthesis and structurally analysed via XRD and FTIR, confirming crystal structure and covalent bonding between MIL-101-NH₂ and TpMA via the adsorption bands detected at 765 and 1247-1257 cm−1 (N-H wagging band and C-N stretching bands). UV–vis diffuse reflectance analysis revealed a narrowed band gap upon hybridisation (0.92 eV) signifying enhanced photocatalytic activity, while photoluminescence spectra indicated reduced electron–hole recombination. …”
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Improved photocatalytic performance of Ce substituted lanthanum ferrite nanoparticles for the degradation of harmful antibiotic tetracycline from water by S. Adline Benila, V. Anslin Ferby, P. Sakthivel

“…The samples were identified as visible-light-driven photocatalysts, with the reduction of optical band gap from 2.24 to 1.88 eV with increasing Ce concentration. …”
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Magnetically separable ternary CdFe2O4/Fe2O3/CeO2 nanocomposites for visible-light photodegradation of eosin Y by Maryam Rezaei, Hanieh Ansarinejad, Ahmad Akbari, Forat H. Alsultany, Hadil Hussain Hamza, Masoud Salavati-Niasari

“…Based on DRS analysis, the band gap of the three-component CdFe2O4/Fe2O3/CeO2 nanocomposite was obtained to be 2.0 eV, indicating that CdFe2O4/Fe2O3/CeO2 nanostructure can act as a photocatalyst under visible light. …”
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Developing consensus outcome measures in juvenile systemic sclerosis: a global survey of pediatric rheumatologists and literature review by Natalia Vasquez-Canizares, Clare E. Pain, Francesco Zulian, Amra Adrovic Yildiz, Simone Appenzeller, Edoardo Marrani, Emanuela Del Giudice, Antonella Petaccia, Francesca Tirelli, Gabriele Simonini, Mustafa Çakan, Marco Cattalini, Paulo Rogerio Julio, Kathryn Torok, Raju Khubchandani, Ozgur Kasapcopur, Lauren Robinson, Eslam Al-Abadi, Aybuke Gunalp, Meiping Lu, Hanna Lythgoe, Amanda Robinson, Betul Sozeri, Susan Shenoi, Emily Willis, Katherine Clarke, Rongjun Zheng, Biagio Castaldi, Valentina Leone, Valerio Maniscalco, Lucy Stead, Lusine Ambartsumyan, Franziska Rosser, Phuoc Duong, Aurelia Minuti, Suzanne C. Li, Marinka Twilt, for the CARRA Juvenile Scleroderma Workgroup

“…This study aims to address this gap by investigating current JSSc management practices and identifying key outcome measures that can be used to inform the development of standardized assessment tools for future clinical trials. …”
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