Enhanced Performance of the Composite of FeMgAl-Layered Double Hydroxide and Rice Husk Biochar to Adsorb Heavy Metal Ions of Lead and Cadmium in Aqueous Solutions by M. T. Amin, A. A. Alazba, M. Shafiq, A. A. Khan

“…A perfect fitting of the adsorption data was seen using the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, suggesting the chemical sorption to be the control mechanism of adsorption. The fitting of the Langmuir and Temkin isotherm models proposed a monolayer as well as heterogeneous adsorption system. …”
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Carbonsulfan-induced physiological, histopathological, and ultrastructural alterations in tubifex tubifex (müller, 1774) by Ahamadul Hoque Mandal, Auroshree Sadhu, Surajit Ghosh, Nimai Chandra Saha, Shubhajit Saha

“…The mortality rate of tubificid worms exposed to the toxicant differed substantially (p < 0.05) from the control group at all concentrations throughout the experiment. …”
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WGCNA analysis and identification of key genes in tobacco in response to different nitrogen levels by Xinwang Zhang, Shouhui Pan, Dong Chen, Yuqi Pan, Deepak Bhanot, Tianju Xu, Sachin Gupta, Jinling Zhang, Yin Huang

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Myotendinous junction: a microenvironment favorable for short-term adaptations to resistance training following gastrocnemius muscle atrophy by Lara Caetano Rocha-Braga, Jurandyr Pimentel Neto, Isabella Gomes, Adriano Polican Ciena

“…The MTJ samples of gastrocnemius muscle were collected and processed for morphoquantitative analyses using transmission electron microscopy (MTJ and sarcomeres morphometry) and immunofluorescence techniques for collagen XXII, satellite cells and telocytes. …”
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Study on pH-Responsive Delayed, Cross-Linking and Weighted Fracturing Fluid by Hao Bai, Fujian Zhou, Xinlei Liu, Xiaozhi Xin, Huimin Zhao, Zhiyuan Ding, Yunjin Wang, Xin Wang, Xingting Li, Wei Li, Erdong Yao

“…An optimized formulation consisting of “salt + pH + polymer + cross-linking agent” is proposed in two stages: low viscosity for fracture generation and high viscosity for sand transport. PH control enhances polymer hydration, increasing sand-carrying in the low-viscosity stage. …”
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Environmental engineering approach using Fe-Co-S nanomaterials for removal of Rhodamine B in wastewater: Preparation, performance, and mechanism by Bai Sun, Chenxu Shao, Yunming Cheng, Fengshou Zhao, Menghao Sun, Mingjian Yi, Yuxian Guo, Yun Wang, Xiangxiang Wang, Shuguang Zhu, Xinli Cai

“…It suggests that the adsorption is mainly controlled by chemisorption and belongs to homogeneous monolayer adsorption. …”
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Impacts of metakaolin and fly ash on the performance of cement-based grouting materials in anchoring engineering by Zhiyuan CHENG, Junpeng YANG, Wei XUE, Daidong WEI, Yimin WANG

“…MethodsUsing cement as the primary material, as well as fly ash and metakaolin as admixtures, this study designed and prepared 20 groups of binary and ternary mixtures and one control group. Through tests of the fluidity, bleeding ratios, and mechanical strengths of these mixtures with different mix ratios, this study determined the impacts of metakaolin and fly ash on the performance of cement-based grouting materials. …”
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Altered gut microbial networks and metabolic pathways in multiple system atrophy: a comparative 16S rRNA study by Po-Chun Liu, Shao-Ying Cheng, Chih-Chi Li, Yu-Ke Wang, Yufeng Jane Tseng, Yufeng Jane Tseng, Ming-Che Kuo, Ming-Che Kuo, Ming-Che Kuo

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Functional aligned mesenchymal stem cell sheets fabricated using micropatterned thermo-responsive cell culture surfaces by Kenichi Nagase, Hasumi Kuramochi, David W. Grainger, Hironobu Takahashi

“…Cell-aligned MSC sheets were then produced from MSC culture on this patterned surface, secreting higher amounts of therapeutic cytokines (vascular endothelial growth factor, hepatocyte growth factor, and transforming growth factor-β) than non-aligned MSC control sheets. In addition, aligned MSC sheets maintained enhanced cell multi-potent differentiation capabilities. …”
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Three modes of plasma electrolytic polishing of high-alloy austenitic steel by Kristina Navickaitė, Stefan Langenhan, Jenny Köckritz, Anastasiia Sherstneva, Klaus Nestler, Michael Penzel, Marco Wendler, Robert Szlosarek, Michael Hauser, Olena Volkova, Matthias Kröger, Henning Zeidler

“…Nevertheless, the standing-wave-PEP proved to be the most demanding for the precise control of the process parameters and high accuracy in positioning the specimens. …”
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Dye tracing of upward brine migration in snow by Robbie Mallett, Vishnu Nandan, Julienne Stroeve, Rosemary Willatt, Monojit Saha, John Yackel, Gaëlle Veysière, Jeremy Wilkinson

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Electrochemical modulation of tau protein phosphorylation levels with biomimetic polyaniline membranes by Shang-Chi Chien, Chia-Hsuan Chang, Hung-Ju Wang, Chien-Chih Hsu, Yu-Lin Wang, Ching-Cheng Chuang, Jung-Chih Chen

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Machine learning-assisted wearable sensing systems for speech recognition and interaction by Tao Liu, Mingyang Zhang, Zhihao Li, Hanjie Dou, Wangyang Zhang, Jiaqian Yang, Pengfan Wu, Dongxiao Li, Xiaojing Mu

“…With advantages including a simple fabrication process, stable performance, easy integration, and low cost, SAAS presents a compelling solution for applications in voice control, HMI, and wearable electronics.…”
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Integration of Photovoltaic Systems With Hydrogen Production: A Review of Current Technologies and Future Perspective by Mourad Yessef, Youness Hakam, Mohamed Tabaa, Shaik Mohammad Irshad, Z. M. S. El-Barbary

“…It is essential to tackle these issues with creative system designs and control methodologies to facilitate the wider deployment of PV-hydrogen systems, thereby considerably aiding global decarbonization efforts.…”
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Enhanced proton acceleration via Petawatt Laguerre–Gaussian lasers by Wenpeng Wang, Xinyue Sun, Fengyu Sun, Zhengxing Lv, K. Glize, Zhiyong Shi, Yi Xu, Zongxin Zhang, Fenxiang Wu, Jiabing Hu, Jiayi Qian, Jiacheng Zhu, Xiaoyan Liang, Yuxin Leng, Ruxin Li, Zhizhan Xu

“…This process amplifies the charge-separation electric field between electrons and ions, leading to increased proton energy in the longitudinal direction and improved collimation in the transverse direction. …”
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High‐Performing Flexible Mg3Bi2 Thin‐Film Thermoelectrics by Boxuan Hu, Xiao‐Lei Shi, Tianyi Cao, Siqi Liu, Min Zhang, Wanyu Lyu, Liangcao Yin, Tuquabo Tesfamichael, Qingfeng Liu, Zhi‐Gang Chen

“…Extensive characterizations show that ex‐situ annealing, and optimized sputtering processes allow precise control over film thickness. …”
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Potential of composite adsorbent comprising peat, limestone, zeolite, and activated carbon for the treatment of diffused soluble contaminants by Amir Detho, Mohd Arif Rosli, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Zawawi Daud, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…Further studies should focus on evaluating the performance of composite adsorbents for the removal of NH3-N, COD, or other pollutants from mining industry, domestic, or combined effluents, as well as their potential application in air pollution control.…”
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Physicochemical Contents, Antioxidant Activities, and Acute Toxicity Assessment of Selenium-Enriched Chinese Kale (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra L.) Seedlings by Kwanyuen Leamsamrong, Walaiporn Tongjaroenbuangam, Sarunya Maneetong, Anut Chantiratikul, Orawan Chinrasri, Piyanete Chantiratikul

“…The physicochemical contents (moisture, crude fibre, ash, crude protein, and carbohydrate), total Se contents, and Se bioaccessibility and antioxidant activities (after treatment with an in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion process) between Se-KS and a control of regular Chinese kale seedlings (R-KS) were compared. …”
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Thin GB14 coatings on implants using HVSFS by Maria Carolina Lanzino, Long-Quan R. V. Le, Janka Wilbig, Wolfgang Rheinheimer, Michael Seidenstuecker, Jens Günster, Andreas Killinger

“…Enhancing osseointegration, the process by which medical implants securely bond to bone, is crucial for improving patient outcomes in orthopedics and dental surgery. …”
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The Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Upper Paleozoic Coal-Bearing Shale Reservoirs in the Yangquan Block, Qinshui Basin by Jinqing Zhang, Xianqing Li, Xueqing Zhang, Xiaoyan Zou, Yunfeng Yang, Shujuan Kang

“…Fractal dimensions <i>D</i>₃–<i>D</i>₅ further unveil the synergistic control of tectonic activity and dissolution on the spatial distribution of pore-fracture systems. …”
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