Adsorption of Pb(II) from synthetic wastewater with alkali-activated blast furnace slag and lignin composite by M.A.H. Bhuyan, J. Carvalheiras, R.M. Novais, T. Luukkonen

“…In this study, the functionalization of alkali-activated blast furnace slag, which is a comparatively new research area, was explored using lignin, and its potential in adsorbing lead from water was investigated. …”
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A self-sensing HTPB liner for non-destructive monitoring nitroglycerin (NG) migration at the interface between double base propellant and the HTPB liner by Jie Wang, Bo Liu, Yanchun Li, Mengqi Chen, Qian Guo, Dongming Song, Aifeng Jiang

“…The synergistic interaction between CNTs and GNP facilitates the formation of a tunneling conductive network that imparts electrical conductivity to the HTPB liner. To elucidate the functional relationship between conductivity and nitroglycerin (NG) migration, we applied the HTPB sensing liner onto double base propellant surfaces and measured both the conductivity of the sensing layer and NG migration during a 71 °C accelerated aging experiment. …”
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Mapping winter fallow arable lands in Southern China by using a multi-temporal overlapped area minimization threshold method by Xiangyi Wang, Yingbin He, Yan Zha, Huicong Chen, Yongye Wang, Xiuying Wu, Jiong Ning, Anran Feng, Shengnan Han, Shanjun Luo

“…This approach constructed Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) probability density functions for both winter fallow and non-winter fallow arable land across a time series to attain a statistically significant threshold. …”
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On the determination of the interaction time of GeV neutrinos in large argon gas TPCs by A. Saá-Hernández, D. González-Díaz, J. Martín-Albo, M. Tuzi, P. Amedo, J. Baldonedo, C. Benítez, S. Bounasser, E. Casarejos, J. Collazo, A. Fernández-Prieto, D. J. Fernández-Posada, R. Hafeji, S. Leardini, D. Rodas-Rodríguez, A. L. Saborido, A. Segade, A. Slater

“…We propose to accomplish this through an optically-read time projection chamber (TPC) filled with high-pressure argon and equipped with both tracking and timing functions. In this work, we present a detailed study of the time-tagging capabilities of such a device, based on end-to-end optical simulations that include the effect of photon propagation, photosensor response, dark count rate and pulse reconstruction. …”
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Ultrasonication versus magnetic stirring influence on optimal process parameters for FAME biodiesel production from Croton Macrostachyus seed oil by Adem Siraj Mohammed, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

“…The CaO heterogeneous catalyst, derived from eggshells, was synthesized and characterized for surface morphology and elemental composition, functional group, and surface area. Under optimized conditions, ultrasonic-assisted conversion of CMS seed oil reached 95.15 % biodiesel yield (6.42:1 M ratio, 3.10 % catalyst, 25.6 min. …”
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Corrosion inhibition properties of polyepoxysuccinic acid derivatives in acid media by LIU Huiyuan, LIU Xinhua, GUAN Junxia, WANG Ying, SHU Shili, WANG Lei, LI Yulong, YAN Zixuan, XIA Yubo, DU Jiarui, ZHOU Xin, XIANG Heqiong, ZHANG Xinyuan

“…The results showed that PESA-Lcy-Sea had the structural functional groups of PESA, L-cysteine and taurine, which was successfully synthesized and had good thermal stability. …”
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Is there a relationship between joint hypermobility and gastrointestinal disorders in children? by Paolo Quitadamo, Nikhil Thapar, Giovanni Di Nardo, Matilde Pescarin, Luca Bertelli, Clelia Tortora, Osvaldo Borrelli, Roberto De Giorgio, Annamaria Staiano

“…All children aged 4-17 years attending the clinics of the participating Pediatric Gastroenterology Centres for functional GI disorders (FGIDs) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were screened for joint laxity. …”
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High-Quality Epitaxial Cobalt-Doped GaN Nanowires on Carbon Paper for Stable Lithium-Ion Storage by Peng Wu, Xiaoguang Wang, Danchen Wang, Yifan Wang, Qiuju Zheng, Tailin Wang, Changlong Sun, Dan Liu, Fuzhou Chen, Sake Wang

“…The cycling capacity of Co-GaN reached up to 495.1 mA h g⁻¹ after 100 cycles. …”
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A Benzimidazole-Based Fluorescent Probe for the Selective Recognition of Cobalt (II) Ions by Jing Zhu, Hua-Fen Wang, Jia-Xiang Zhang, Man Wang, Yu-Wei Zhuang, Zhi-Guang Suo, Ye-Wu He, Yan-Chang Zhang, Min Wei, Hai-Yan Zhang

“…It also plays a vital role in physiological functions, being a key component of vitamin B₁₂. …”
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Effects of Frost Mulberry Leaf Superfine Powder on the Hypoglycemic and Gut Microbiota of High-Fat Diet/Streptozotocin-Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Mice by Jingya Wu, Qiu Wu, Guojian Zhao, Jing Liang, Lei Sun, Ming Jia, Rui Sun, Mingguan Yang

“…The study investigated the physicochemical structure and functional properties of frost mulberry leaf superfine powder (FMLSP) and the effects of FMLSP on the hypoglycemic activity and gut microbiota of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mice. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Ferritin Extraction from Northern Pike Liver: An Innovative Approach for Chlorogenic Acid Encapsulation with Enhanced Thermal Stability by Zhikun Xing, Yi Wang, Yabo Wei, Xin Guo, Xiaoyue Liang, Xiaorong Deng, Lianfu Zhang, Jian Zhang

“…Under these conditions, the ferritin extraction yield reached 139.46 mg/kg, representing a 4.02-fold increase compared to conventional methods (34.65 mg/mL). …”
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Modulating the coordination environment of cobalt porphyrins for enhanced electrochemical nitrite reduction to ammonia by Jingwei Han, Hai Sun, Fengkun Tian, Wenwen Zhang, Zonghang Zhang, Ping She, Jun‐Sheng Qin, Heng Rao

“…In situ characterization and density functional theory calculations reveal that modulating the coordination environment alters the electron transfer mode of the cobalt active center and the charge redistribution caused by the break of the ligand field. …”
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Combining iRGD with HuFOLactis enhances antitumor potency by facilitating immune cell infiltration and activation by Jie Shao, Kai Xin, Zhaoye Qian, Fangcen Liu, Lin Li, Junmeng Zhu, Qin Liu, Manman Tian, Baorui Liu

“…Furthermore, we explored the possibility of using the tumor-penetrating peptide iRGD to deliver HuFOLactis-activated immune cells to hard-to-reach tumor areas. Following brief stimulation with HuFOLactis, immune cell phenotypes and functions were assessed using flow cytometry. …”
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Comparative effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin on the risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus in patients with acute coronary syndrome receiving percutaneous coronary interventio... by Cunhui Jia, Rui Tian, Mengzhi Zong, Fangyun Luan, Wenjun Wang, Chuanbao Li

“…A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients with ACS who underwent PCI and were treated with rosuvastatin or atorvastatin between June 2012 and June 2017. The survival functions between the 2 groups were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank test with NODM as the endpoint. …”
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Crystal Violet Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Corn Silks as an Environmentally Friendly Adsorbent by Israa Sabeeh Al-Bayati, Basma I. Waisi, Manal A. Mohammed, Asrar A. Alobaidy, Mohammed A. Kadhom

“…The corn silks were characterized via the SEM microscope, while the chemical functional groups were analyzed using the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra analysis. …”
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Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion and In Vitro Fecal Fermentation of Purified <i>Pyracantha fortuneana</i> (Maxim.) Li Fruit Pectin by Qingrui Xu, Yiyi Lv, Xiaohui Yuan, Guichun Huang, Zhongxia Guo, Jiana Tan, Shuyi Qiu, Xiaodan Wang, Chaoyang Wei

“…These results indicate that PFP has great potential in regulating the gut microbiota and generating beneficial metabolites to promote intestinal functional health and can be used as a prebiotic to prevent diseases by improving intestinal health.…”
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Ecosystem Service Value and Its Linkages with Landscape Pattern Changes in Xiong’an New Area, China (2014–2022) by Xinyang Ji, Dong Chen, Guangwei Li, Jingkai Guo, Jiafeng Liu, Jing Tong, Xiyong Sun, Xiaomin Du, Wenkai Zhang

“…As China’s third national-level new area, Xiong’an New Area plays a pivotal strategic role in relocating non-capital functions from Beijing while serving as a model for sustainable urban development. …”
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Correlation between digestive system development and feedback regulation of cholecystokinin and trypsin in Megalobrama pellegrini larvae and juveniles by Feifan Ma, Xiaogang Lin, Wenyu Li, Qin Li, Hongyu Tang

“…Megalobrama pellegrini (Tchang, 1930) are endemic economic fishes in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and the current understanding of their early development in captivity is minimal. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Sodium Alginate-Tannic Acid-Silver Bacteriostatic Hydrogel by Bingchao DUAN, Hongdan HAO, Yangyang ZHAO, Hezhen DU, Yiyao FU, Lan WANG, Song GAO, Guochao JIA, Feifei MENG, Shengqi MEI, Min WANG, Bowen YANG

“…Using sodium alginate (SA), tannic acid (TA), and silver nitrate as raw materials, this study leveraged the reducing power of the hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups inherently present in SA and TA to reduce the silver ions. …”
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Algae-Based Coatings for Fully Bio-Based and Colored Textile Products by Leon Blanckart, Emalika Ayomani Munasinghe, Ellen Bendt, Atiqur Rahaman, Abdelfatah Abomohra, Boris Mahltig

“…Good values in rubbing and light fastness are reached (4–5 and 5, respectively) depending on the used algae material and the addition of calcium dichloride. …”
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