STUDY OF FAST ELECTRON IRRADIATION EFFECT ON THE STRUCTURE AND SURFACE OF POLYAMIDE/ POLYETHYLENE/ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE FILM MATERIAL USING THE UELR 10-10-40 PLANT by V. T. Tarasyuk, N. E. Strokova, N. A. Sazhnev, A. V. Prokopenko, N. R. Kil’deeva

“…Using confocal laser microscopy, it was demonstrated that after irradiation of PA/PE/Eva sample with doses of 18 kGy, the surface of the film becomes smooth in РА layer and in Eva layer, and a spot thinning of the sample occurs. …”
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Soil humus-reducing bacteria in the Xisha islands, South China sea: unveiling diversity and predicting functions by Xiao Deng, Saba Najeeb, Kun Liu, Huadong Tan, Yi Li, Chunyuan Wu, Yi Zhang

“…The relative abundance of Firmicutes was lower in surface layers, whereas Proteobacteria showed an opposite pattern. …”
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Effects of exopolysaccharides from Rhizobium tropici on transformation and aggregate sizes of iron oxides by Huimin Zhang, Steve L. Larson, John H. Ballard, Kauri A. Runge, Xinyun Xie, Olanrewaju M. Olafuyi, Hongxiang Hu, Fengxiang X. Han

“…Additionally, EPS complexation resulted in a shift in the zeta potential towards more negative surface functionality. Functional groups within EPS, specifically –COOH, –OH and –NH played a crucial role in the interaction of EPS with iron oxides. …”
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Experimental Investigation and Simultaneous Optimisation of Honing Parameters of Dry Cast Iron Cylinder Relining Sleeves of Motor Vehicle Engine Blocks for Surface Finish and Energ... by Nicholas Tayisepi, Lameck Mugwagwa, Albert Mnkandla, Innocent Mapindu, Takudzwa Muhla

“…Honing operations, are vital machining manufacturing operations, utilised in the motor vehicles engine block cylinders internal surfaces super-finishing process, for improving many functional attributes of the machined cylinders. …”
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Role of Sn atoms on the Crotonaldehyde (2-Butenal) adsorption over bimetallic catalysts PtSn(110), Pt3Sn(111)/Pt(111), Pt3Sn(111) and PtSn4(010): A periodic DFT study by Mario Saavedra-Torres, Felipe Toledo, Yoan Hidalgo-Rosa, David Contreras, Eduardo Schott, Ximena Zarate

“…In all studied systems, when Sn atoms are located on the surface layer, O(cro)-Sn interactions occur and the C(cro)-Pt distances get shorter. …”
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Multi-mechanism synergistic adsorption of lead and cadmium in water by structure-functionally adapted modified biochar: A review by Di Zhang, Bo Wu, Tongtong Wang, Murat Yılmaz, Gaurav Sharma, Amit Kumar, Hui Shi

“…The structural modifications include optimizing surface area, enriching functional groups, and introducing selective adsorption sites. …”
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Shifts in Fungal Communities and Potential Functions Under Masson Pine Forest-to-Tea Plantation Conversion in Subtropical China by Xiaofang Ma, Xiaofang Ou, Dan Chen, Yong Li, Cameron McMillan, Tida Ge, Ji Liu, Min Xue, Cong Wang, Weijun Shen

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High resolution soil moisture mapping in 3D space and time using machine learning and depth functions by Mo Zhang, Yong Ge, Gerard B.M. Heuvelink, Yuxin Ma

“…For subsurface soil moisture mapping using depth functions combined with spatial interpolation, validation results at two depth intervals showed improvements over surface predictions, with a root mean squared error (RMSE) reduced by 6.45 % to 17.2 % and unbiased RMSE by 5.95 % to 19.04 %. …”
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Modification of PEDOT:PSS films using ZnI2 additive for power conversion efficiency enhancement of organic solar cells by Sucheewan Krobthong, Sutthipoj Wongrerkdee, Sawitree Wongrerkdee, Khathawut Lohawet, Anusit Kaewprajak, Pisist Kumnorkaew

“…Therefore, the improved interfacial contact and depletion of PSS are considered synergistic functions for OSC enhancement.…”
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Green tea silver nanoparticles improve physiological motor and cognitive function in BALB/c mice during inflammation by Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Kenneth, Ssekatawa, Halima, Nalugo, Caroline, Asekenye, David, Onanyang, Edson Ireeta, Munanura, Moses, Ariong, Kevin, Matama, Gerald, Zirintunda, Ngala Elvis, Mbiydzenyuy, Fred, Ssempijja, Adam Moyosore, Afodun, Ibe Michael, Usman, Oscar Hilary, Asiimwe, Julius, Tibyangye, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…The silver green tea nanoparticles were spherical, covered by a slimy layer, capped and stable. Green tea AgNPs significantly decreased temperature hypersensitivity in BALB/c male mice and this demonstrated their protective effects. …”
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FABRICATION OF ALL PORCELAIN CANTILEVER BRIDGE RESTORATION IN CASES OF GINGIVA RECESSION USING ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE MATERIAL WITH ADDITIONAL RETENSION by Yobellivia Pauline, Eny Inayati, Sianiwati Goenharto, Okti Setyowati, Endang Kusdaryanti, Sri Redjeki Indiani, Mia Laksmi Lita Rosa

“…Background: Aesthetic and functional dental restoration is a hope for people who have lost teeth, especially in the anterior region. …”
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Phenotypically distinguishable eosinophilic cells do not impact epithelial functions in a triple-culture in vitro intestinal model by Christoph Benkstein, Laurin Mosig, Daniel Vondran, Heidi Schlichting, Lea Kissing, Bente Wohlert, Ida Gensmer, Larissa Nogueira de Almeida, Peter König, Peter König, Kerstin Fibelkorn, Anna Kordowski, Stefanie Derer-Petersen, Christian Sina, Christian Sina, Yves Laumonnier, Yves Laumonnier

“…In-depth characterization by real-time PCR, flow cytometry, functional assay and electron microscopy showed that only butyrate and dibutyryl-cAMP generated phenotypically distinct eosinophilic cells with different activation statuses, marked by differential expression of surface markers CD11c and CD62L, increased expression of eosinophil specific genes, and development of eosinophilic structural features. …”
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Protective role of extracellular vesicles against oxidative DNA damage by Jordi Ribas-Maynou, Ana Parra, Pablo Martínez-Díaz, Camila Peres Rubio, Xiomara Lucas, Marc Yeste, Jordi Roca, Isabel Barranco

“…Conclusions Our results suggest that the surface of small sEVs, including the peripheral corona layer, may exert a protective function against alterations that are originated by oxidative mechanisms. …”
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Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…Their performances are closely related to the properties of functional fillers, but the effect of size of 2D functional fillers on the performance of composites is not yet clear.PurposeThis study aims to explore the influence of two-dimensional (2D) functional filler size on the mechanical properties and neutron shielding performance of composite materials.MethodsFirstly, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber with good performance such as high temperature resistance, weather resistance, radiation stability, mechanical properties, and high hydrogen content was used as flexible substrate material, and layered boron bitride (BN) with a high thermal neutron absorption cross-section was taken as 2D functional filler, and the surface of BN was modified by mercapto group through two-step chemical grafting. …”
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Sensitivity and optimization study on heat transfer enhancement of MHD hybrid nanofluid radiative transient flow past a spinning surface with quadratic Boussinesq approximation and... by Thirupathi Thumma, Surender Ontela, Rupalaksmi Dharanikota

“…Employing the Finite Element Method (FEM) with the Galerkin weighted residual approach and linear approximation functions, the study explores the intricate interactions between these factors. …”
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Mechanical properties, chemical and thermo-oxidative resistance of biopolymer matrices based on the epoxy resin and functionalized soybean oil by O. G. Purikova, L. A. Gorbach, O. O. Brovko

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Benchmarking the high conductive two-dimensional layered structured NbS2, ZrS2, ReS2 and NbSe2 materials with zero energy bandgap (E g) for photocatalytic application: a DFT study by Muhammad Hasnain Jameel, Aqeela Yasin, Alaa Nihad Tuama, Abdullah Hasan Jabbar, Samreen Kousar, Mohd Zul Hilmi Mayzan, Muhammad Sufi Roslan, Arman Nawaz, Khaled Althubeiti, Mohammed Aljohani

“…The TMDC family, including two-dimensional TMDCs NbS2, ZrS2, NbSe2 and ReS2, is known for its unique electronic and optical properties. Their layered structure and high surface area make them excellent candidates for applications involving light absorption and photodetection. …”
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Persistent functional and taxonomic groups dominate an 8,000-year sedimentary sequence from Lake Cadagno, Switzerland by Paula Rodriguez, Jasmine S. Berg, Longhui Deng, Longhui Deng, Hendrik Vogel, Michal Okoniewski, Mark A. Lever, Mark A. Lever, Cara Magnabosco

“…While younger sediments (<1,000 years) are dominated by typical anaerobic surface sedimentary bacterial taxa (Deltaproteobacteria, Acidobacteria, and Firmicutes), older layers with lower organic matter concentrations and reduced terminal electron acceptor availability are dominated by taxa previously identified as “persistent populations” within deep anoxic marine sediments (Candidatus Bathyarchaeia, Chloroflexi, and Atribacteria). …”
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Insights into the Adsorptive Separation of Ethylene/Ethane in LTA-Type Zeolites by Xiaohui Zhao, Shixue Zhou, Magdy Abdelghany Elsayed, Zhongyuan Chen, Chunhui Jiang, Yongli Hu, Gumawa Windu Manggada

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Statistical optimization and electrochemical analysis of gambir extract as a corrosion inhibitor for SS-316 in hydrochloric acid by Suprapto Suprapto, Handi Ardiansyah, Djarot Sugiarso, Kartika A. Madurani, Yosephine S.W. Manuhara, Syamsuardi Syamsuardi

“…Surface characterization confirmed the formation of this protective layer, while FTIR analysis identified the main functional groups involved in the metal-inhibitor interaction.…”
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