Conformational changes in the motor ATPase CpaF facilitate a rotary mechanism of Tad pilus assembly by Ian Y. Yen, Gregory B. Whitfield, John L. Rubinstein, Lori L. Burrows, Yves V. Brun, P. Lynne Howell

“…Here, we determine three conformationally distinct structures of CpaF hexamers with varying nucleotide occupancies by cryo-electron microscopy. Analysis of these structures suggest ATP binding and hydrolysis expand and rotate the hexamer pore clockwise while subsequent ADP release contracts the ATPase. …”
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A comparative study on the structural, chemical, morphological and electrochemical properties of α-MnO2, β-MnO2 and δ-MnO2 as cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion batteries by Basil Chacko, Madhuri Wuppulluri

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Diatom Frustule-Inspired Bridges: A Fusion of Art, Architecture and Mechanical Design by Mukunda Adhikari, Parvez Alam

“…Our abstraction from diatom to bridge follows similar principles to analogical KoMBi models, considering specifically geometrical pore features from diatom species alongside their spatial distances and size variations. …”
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Chromium Removal from Electroplating Wastewater Using Activated Coffee Husk Carbon by Temesgen Aragaw, Seyoum Leta, Ermias Alayu, Andualem Mekonnen

“…Furthermore, FTIR analysis also confirmed the presence of hydroxyl, carboxyl, and other important functional groups, which promote heavy metal adsorption. …”
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Construction of g-C3N4/MoS2/SnO2 hybrid as 2D/2D/1D architecture for counter electrode of dye-sensitized solar cells and photodegradation of pharmaceutical drugs from wastewater by D. Karthigaimuthu, Murad Alsawalha, Aya A.H. Mourad, Anuja A. Yadav, Yuvaraj M. Hunge, Elangovan Thangavel, Abdel Hamid I. Mourad

“…A prepared hybrid was characterized and validated by XRD, FTIR and XPS. The BET analysis confirms that the surface area and pore volume values ​​of g-C3N4/MoS2/SnO2 (65.8 m2 g-1, 0.29 cm3 g-1) are higher than those of g-C3N4. …”
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B7-H3: a consistent marker in metastatic colorectal cancer with potential for targeted treatment by Julia M. Ott, Julia M. Ott, Julia M. Ott, Verena Gassenmaier, Verena Gassenmaier, Michael Bitzer, Michael Bitzer, Michael Bitzer, Christian M. Schürch, Christian M. Schürch, Jonas S. Heitmann, Jonas S. Heitmann, Ilona Hagelstein, Ilona Hagelstein, Ilona Hagelstein

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TopoRSNet: A Unique Approach to Maintaining Topological Features for Digital Rock Image Rescaling With Minimal Quality Degradation by Kunning Tang, Yufu Niu, Ying DaWang, Vanessa Robins, Peyman Mostaghimi, Mark Lindsay, Ryan T. Armstrong

“…Abstract The composition, microstructure, and physical behavior of rock at the core‐to‐pore scale are commonly visualized and characterized using 3D X‐ray microcomputed tomography (micro‐CT). …”
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Recycling leather buffing dust into activated carbon for efficient turbidity removal from tannery wastewater by Md Mohsin, Md. Suzaul Karim, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Mst. Farhana Yeasmin, Md Mojeb Ali, Md. Elias Uddin

“…Prepared AC were characterized with FTIR, XRD and SEM tests to confirm functionality of surfaces, modification of structure and also pore morphology. …”
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Phosphate Removal from Aqueous Solutions using Activated Carbon Derived from Nypa fruticans by Marysha Amelia, Faisal Abdullah, Abrar Muslim, Hesti Meilina, Saiful Saiful

“…The NFW, NFF and NFL was pyrolyzed and physically activated in a tube furnace. FTIR analysis revealed that the NFW-AC, NFF-AC and NFL-AC exhibited functional groups such as chemical functional group O-H, C-O-C, C-O, C=O, C-O and C-H stretching in hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, which were associated with phosphate (PO4³⁻) adsorption. …”
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Development and characterization of magnesium-derived metal-organic framework-74 for post-combustion CO2 capture applications by Major M. Mabuza, Glory N. Makuwa

“…The TGA revealed that the synthesized material is thermally stable up to 600 °C. The FTIR analysis identifies critical functional groups, such as C = O, Mg-O, and C = C groups, oxygen-containing functional groups are prime for CO2 capture. …”
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Covalent integration of polymers and porous organic frameworks by Md Amjad Hossain, Kira Coe-Sessions, Joe Ault, Felix O. Gboyero, Michael J. Wenzel, Bhausaheb Dhokale, Alathea E. Davies, Qian Yang, Laura de Sousa Oliveira, Xuesong Li, John O. Hoberg

“…To investigate the unique properties and functions of these resultant hybrid materials, the characterization techniques, including nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), gas adsorption analysis (BET) and computational modeling and machine learning, are also presented. …”
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Assessment of the Characters of a Novel Phosphoric Acid and Mineral-Comodified Biochar Composite and Its Potential Application in Saline–Alkali Soil Improvement by Hao Dai, Zhuangzhuang Liu, Jinping Yu, Xiaoming Teng, Lei Liu, Mingyun Jia, Jianhui Xue

“…SEM and XRD analyses indicate that chemical interactions between phosphoric acid, minerals, and biochar result in the formation of distinct mineral phases on the composite surface. Furthermore, FTIR analysis reveals that these interactions give rise to functional groups such as Si-O-Si, and thermogravimetric analysis demonstrates that the modified biochar composite exhibited enhanced stability. …”
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Sustainable optimization of high specific surface area Spartina alterniflora biochar for Rhodamine B removal and mechanism by Weiling Yu, Zhouyun Xie, Ni Zhang, Li Tang, Jingfen Xia, Jien Ye, Xuran Liu, Dongbo Wang, Guojing Yang

“…This study developed a KOH-activated Spartina alterniflora biochar (KBC) adsorbent for removing Rhodamine B (RhB) dye from water. Microscopic analysis validated the presence of an appealing porous structure and surface functionalities that are key for the adsorption of RhB. …”
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AI‐Based Digital Rocks Augmentation and Assessment Metrics by Lei Liu, Bernard Chang, Maša Prodanović, Michael J. Pyrcz

“…Abstract Reliable uncertainty model calculation in subsurface engineering from pore‐ and grain‐scale to field‐scale relies on sufficient data, but subsurface data set acquisition remains a challenge, particularly in domains where data collection is expensive or time‐consuming, such as Computed Topography (CT) imaging for digital rock images. …”
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Assessing the Removal Efficiency of Ibuprofen in an Aqueous Solution Using <i>Acacia erioloba</i> Nanoparticles by Ateeq Rahman, Panduleni Shanyenga Shivute, Shivaprashanth Kumar Kodicherla

“…Fourier–transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to determine functional groups, and SEM was used to study the morphology, size, and surface structure of the nanoparticles. …”
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Characterization, mechanical, corrosion, and in vitro apatite-formation ability properties of hydroxyapatite-reduced graphene oxide coatings on Ti6Al4V alloy by plasma electrolytic... by Erfan Mohammadipour, Mohammad Ghorbani

“…Increasing current density reduced the number of porosities but increased pore size. Adding graphene to the solution to form HA/rGO coatings further decreased both the number and size of porosities. …”
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Polyvinyl alcohol film comprising biochar modified titanium dioxide nanocomposites as decoloring and disinfectant agents by Ahmed F. Ghanem, Abdelrahman A. Badawy, Ahmed A. Youssef, Naema S. Yehia, Farag A. Issa, Manal A. Nofal

“…Also, surface texture analysis of titanate nanowires displayed a significant enhancement, particularly in terms of surface area and total pore volume. …”
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Release of Zinc, Manganese and Magnesium from Mg-Zn-Mn-Al-LDH: Effect of Malic Acid and Divalent to Trivalent Cation Ratios in Mineral Structure by Z. Movahedi Rad, M. Hamidpour

“…The specific surface area of LDH (3:1) and LDH (4:1) were 5.50 m2g-1 and 16.54 m2g-1 respectively. The average pore diameters in LDH (3:1) and LDH (4:1) were 1.92 nm and 2.55 nm, respectively. …”
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Investigation of the performance of activated carbon derived from ripe plantain peels for CO2 capture: Modelling and optimisation using response surface methodology by Emmanuel Rieborue Khama, Emmanuel Zeneboebi Loyibo, Wilfred Okologume, Stanley Toochukwu Ekwueme, Chukwudi Victor Okafor, Nnaemeka Princewill Ohia

“…PPAC was prepared through carbonization and activation using H3PO4, and its unique properties were extensively characterized which revealed irregular sponge-like protrusions and well-defined pores under Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Elemental analysis identified carbon, silicon, and oxygen as major components, corroborated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis indicating the presence of silicon oxide (SiO2), potassium oxide (K2O), and calcium oxide (CaO). …”
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Formulation and Evaluation of Licorice-Extract-Enhanced Chitosan, PVA, and Gelatin-Derived Hydrogels for Wound Dressing by Maria Mujahid, Muhammad Zubair, Asma Yaqoob, Sohail Shahzad, Aman Ullah

“…XRD exhibited the amorphous nature of hydrogels. SEM analysis revealed that increasing the CS ratio in hydrogels created a more porous structure with a smaller pore size. …”
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