Optimized Monitoring of Production of Cellulose Nanowhiskers from Opuntia ficus-indica (Nopal Cactus) by Horacio Vieyra, Ulises Figueroa-López, Andrea Guevara-Morales, Berenice Vergara-Porras, Eduardo San Martín-Martínez, Miguel Ángel Aguilar-Mendez

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Optimizing the growth conditions of superconducting MoSi thin films for single photon detection by Stefanie Grotowski, Lucio Zugliani, Björn Jonas, Rasmus Flaschmann, Christian Schmid, Stefan Strohauer, Fabian Wietschorke, Niklas Bruckmoser, Manuel Müller, Matthias Althammer, Rudolf Gross, Kai Müller, Jonathan Finley

“…Abstract We investigate the growth of amorphous MoSi thin films using magnetron co-sputtering and optimize the growth conditions with respect to crystal structure and superconducting properties (e.g., critical temperature $$T_{\text {c}}$$ ). …”
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Comparative analysis of bulk ceramics and thick film coatings for optimized energy storage technologies by Imran Hussain Khan, Muhammad Salman Habib, Adnan Maqbool, Muhammad Asif Rafiq, Amjad Ali, Khushnuda Nur, Aqil Inam, Nasimullah, Vojtech Blazek, Stanislav Misak

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Response surface optimization of lead adsorption onto teff straw-derived activated carbon by Sintayehu Shewatatek, Girma Gonfa, Sintayehu Mekuria Hailegiorgis, Belete Tessema

“…Response surface methodology with central composite design (CCD) was employed to optimize the TSAC preparation condition, identifying optimal conditions of 2.99 M H3PO4 concentration, 5.674 impregnation ratio, and 453.92 °C activation temperature, leading to a maximum Pb (II) removal efficiency of 93.6%. …”
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Incorporation of Mometasone Furoate into a Cyclodextrin Metal-Organic Framework to Optimize Nasal Administration by Jie Li, Yuhua Guo, Yan Liu, Qingfang Gao, Siwen Wang, Li Wu, Caifen Wang, Xiaohong Ren, Jiwen Zhang

“…<b>Methods</b>: MF@MOF particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetry. …”
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Optimizing rotary kiln operations for molybdenite concentrate oxidation roasting to produce molybdic trioxide by Jungho Heo, Seunghyeon Baek, Kurniawan Kurniawan, Seongsoo Han, Youngjae Kim, Hyunsik Park, Joobeom Seo

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Optimization of Metakaolin-Based Alkali Activated Materials for Efficient Copper Removal from Wastewater by M. Ibrahim, W.M.W. Ibrahim, M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, A. Romisuhani, P. Postawa, S. Ishak, R. Ediati

“…Batch adsorption experiments were conducted to evaluate the copper removal efficiency of the optimized AAM by considering factors such as initial copper concentration and pH. …”
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Optimized extraction, characterization, and cytotoxicity assessment of biodegradable Nopalea cochenillifera Salm-Dyck mucilage by Paulo Sérgio da Silva Pereira, Ana Maria Campelo de Araújo, Ludmila Emilly da Silva Gomes, Álisson Emannuel Franco Alves, Anny Letícia Marinho Ramos Cardoso, Ana Flávia Chaves Uchoa, Graziela Maria de Araujo Pereira, Allessya Lara Dantas Formiga, Karla Samara Rocha Soares, José Maria Barbosa-Filho, Marcelo Sobral da Silva, Francisco Humberto Xavier-Júnior

“…Optimization increased mucilage yield by 14.6 %, with higher levels of soluble carbohydrates and reducing sugars, and reduced protein content. …”
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Evaluation and optimal width ratio selection of microbial mineralization technique in the repair of lining cracks in Xinjiang desert open channel by Jianxin Wang, Jianing Zhu, Yusheng Li, Shihao Zhang, Chengming Feng

“…Based on the experimental data, it is concluded that a crack width of 1.0 mm is the optimal threshold for effective MICP-based repair within 16 cycles, ensuring both structural integrity and optimal waterproofing. …”
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Optimization of Nd-Doped LMA Fibers for High-Power Laser Emission Near 915 nm by Raphael Florentin, Kilian Le Corre, Thierry Robin, Alexandre Barnini, Roopa Prakash, Giorgio Santarelli, Herve Gilles, Sylvain Girard, Mathieu Laroche

“…We report on the development of low numerical aperture (NA) Nd-doped large mode area (LMA) fibers with optimized core&#x002F;clad geometry to achieve high-power laser emission near 915 nm while maintaining near diffraction-limited output beam. …”
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Comparative analysis of fly ash cenosphere and copper reinforcements in friction stir welded AA6082-T6 alloy by Rahul Biradar, Sachinkumar Patil, Nagamadhu M, Priyaranjan Sharma, Gajanan Anne

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Composition Optimization of Glass-Like Casing and Its Novel Application in Mending Instable Borehole Wall by Zhi-jun Li, Yu Wang, Bao-lin Liu, Chun Yang

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Synthesis and Optimization of Visible Light Active BiVO4 Photocatalysts for the Degradation of RhB by Rong Ran, Joanne Gamage McEvoy, Zisheng Zhang

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Optimization of the plasma electrolytic oxidation process parameters on 7075 aluminum alloy using Taguchi method by Erfan Pirhadi Nouri, Saeed Reza Allahkaram, Mehrnaz Gharagozlou

“…Additionally, the coating exhibited good adhesion to the substrate, and the thickness of the optimized coating was 9.4 μm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the main phases of the coating were gamma-alumina and magnesium oxide.…”
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Green Synthesis and Optimization of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Aloe Vera Extract for Biomedical Applications by S. NazariMoghaddam, S. Labbf, M. Karbsi, M. Mohammadzadeh

“…In this research, green synthesis and optimization of the synthesis parameters of titanium dioxide nanoparticles by means of aloe vera extract were investigated. …”
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Degradation of tartrazine dye using advanced oxidation process: Application of response surface methodology for optimization by Fetcia Jackulin, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy

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Investigation of cadmium removal using tin oxide nanoflowers through process optimization, isotherms and kinetics by Selim Gürsoy, Miray Bombom, Buse Tuğba Zaman, Fatma Turak, Sezgin Bakırdere, Elif Öztürk Er

“…Optimal removal efficacy was achieved at a pH value of 9.0, a mixing time of 20 min, and an adsorbent amount of 15 mg. …”
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Formulation, optimization, and characterization of naringenin-loaded halloysite nanotube to achieve enhanced antioxidant and anticancer properties by Hamed Hamedinasab, Hossein Sabahi, Morteza Hosseini, Ali Hossein Rezayan

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Optimized green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from guarana seed skin extract with antibacterial potential by Botinelly Nogueira Rodrigo, Manzato Lizandro, Silveira Gurgel Raiana, Melchionna Albuquerque Patrícia, Magalhães Teixeira Mendes Fabiana, Hotza Dachamir

“…This study optimizes the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using seed skin extract of guarana (Paullinia cupana) as a natural stabilizing and reducing agent. …”
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Thermoelectric power factor optimization in hydrothermally synthesized SnO2 nanoparticles by Cu doping by Najaf Abbas Khan, Anas Al Tarabsheh, S. Ikram, A. Ali, K. Mahmood

“…The power factor, initially increases with Cu doping, however, beyond an optimal value, the power factor starts to decrease, indicating a saturation or detrimental effect caused by excessive Cu doping.…”
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