Systematic metronidazole adsorption performance onto montmorillonite clay: Parametric study, process modelling and RSM optimisation by Jean Paul Nongni Tejeogue, Raphael Djakba, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Narcisse Dobe, Sali Mouhamadou, Bagamla Wangmene, Massai Harouna

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A state-of-the-art review of soft computing-based monitoring and control in the machining of hard alloys by Lokesh Kumar, Ashish Goyal, Vimal Kumar Pathak, Abhijit Bhowmik

“…These innovations are supported by suitable modeling and metaheuristic techniques, including adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), simulated annealing, teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO), the finite element method (FEM), and the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II). …”
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Artificial intelligence based classification and prediction of medical imaging using a novel framework of inverted and self-attention deep neural network architecture by Junaid Aftab, Muhammad Attique Khan, Sobia Arshad, Shams ur Rehman, Dina Abdulaziz AlHammadi, Yunyoung Nam

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Independent Acidic pH Reactivity of Non-Iron-Fenton Reaction Catalyzed by Copper-Based Nanoparticles for Fluorescent Dye Oxidation by Zakia H. Alhashem, Hasna Abdullah Alali, Shehab A. Mansour, Maha A. Tony, Ashraf H. Farha

“…The system parameters were investigated, and the optimal initial NP concentration, H₂O₂ concentration, and pH were assessed. …”
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Photo-Enhanced Peroxymonosulfate Activation via Well-Dispersed Cobalt Nanoparticles Encapsulated on Carbon Nitride for 2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Removal by Yao Yue, Teer Wen, Yunfei He, Xuetong Qu, Jibo Dou, Yuchi Zhong, Jiafeng Ding, Hangjun Zhang

“…Among them, 2CoCN with an optimal Co content exhibited the highest photocatalytic efficiency, achieving 90.5% degradation of 2,8-DCDD within 160 min under visible light/persulfate oxidation (Vis+PMS+2CoCN system). …”
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Research and Performance Test of New Full-Length Anchorage Material by Shunjie Huang, Xiangrui Meng, Guangming Zhao, Yingming Li, Xiang Cheng, Wensong Xu, Gang Liu

“…The purpose is to improve the mechanical properties and durability of cement-based materials, improve the coordination of anchor cable support system, and ensure the stability of surrounding rock of mining roadway. …”
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Electrochemical Determination of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide with an Epitope-Imprinted Polymer-Based Sensor by Kai-Hsi Liu, James L. Thomas, Pei-Chia Chu, Jing-Chen Ciou, Chuen-Yau Chen, Hung-Yin Lin, Mei-Hwa Lee

“…The optimized films were then characterized using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and AC impedance. …”
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Water footprint management in textile industry through Acid Blue 113 remediation using halloysite nanoclay as a sustainable adsorbent by Mohammed A. H. Dhaif Allah, Syed Noeman Taqui, Usman Taqui Syed, Syida Aameera Yakuth, Razia Sulthana, Rayees Afzal Mir, Akheel Ahmed Syed, Shareefraza J. Ukkund, Majed Alsubih, Saiful Islam, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

“…Under optimal conditions of pH 1, the adsorbent dosage of 0.500 g L−1, beginning dye concentration of 623 mg L−1, adsorption time of 139 min with orbital shaking of 165 rpm at 49 °C, the maximum adsorption value achieved by statistical optimization was 329 mg g−1. …”
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Effect of carbonization temperature on characterization and water vapor adsorption of coffee-shell activated carbon by Shengnan Sun, Qiongfen Yu, Ming Li, Hong Zhao, Yunfeng Wang, Xu Ji

“…The results show that activated carbon prepared at the optimal condition would be the potential candidate for solar drying system.…”
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Sustainable Soil Stabilization Approach Utilizing Rice Husk Ash and Hydrated Lime for Enhancing Poor Subgrade Soil in Arkansas by Fares Tarhuni, Mohammad Uddin, Zahid Hossain

“…The study employs varying percentages of RHA (3%, 6%, and 9%) and HL (1%, 3%, and 5%) in a unary system. In the binary system, 3%, 4%, and 5% of RHA are combined with 1% HL. …”
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Effects of different kinds and concentrations of fatty acids on differentiation and development of cotton fiber by Sun Yingchao, Liu Wei, He Qiuling, Zhu Shuijin, Chen Jinhong

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to observe the differential and developmental situation of ovule surface after 2 d culture, and the fiber length was measured after 2 weeks. …”
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Solvent-free oxidative coupling of benzylamine to imine catalyzed by FeVNi composite oxide microflowers by Bingbing Pan, Long Wei, Zheng Zhang, Gengxiu Zheng, Peng Wang, Chongfeng Liu, Lingfeng Gao, Xu Sun

“…Herein, FeVNi composite oxide microflowers were facilely prepared by a straightforward one-pot hydrothermal synthesis, and its structural and surface properties were characterized by XRD, TEM, SEM-EDS, and XPS. Under optimized conditions, the catalyst displayed a near-complete conversion of benzylamine to N-benzylidenebenzylamine, with a conversion >99 % and selectivity of 96 % (110 °C, 10 h, 1 atm O2). …”
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New Surface Aspects towards Photocatalytic Activity of Doped Supported Titanium Dioxide by Samia A. Kosa, Eman Z. Hegazy, Saleha S. Maashi, Islam H. Abd El Maksod, Laila M. Al-Harbi

“…Also within this frame work, La and Ce metals were loaded onto the surfaces of TiO2/SiO2 and TiO2/Al2O3 by an impregnation method to enhance the photocatalytic activity of the nanoparticles; the activities and physicochemical properties of the photocatalysts were compared before and after loading of metallic La and Ce. The oxide system was characterized by different techniques, including XRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, SEM, and EDX spectroscopy. …”
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Gum ghatti based novel electrically conductive biomaterials: A study of conductivity and surface morphology by S. Kalia, K. Sharma, B. S. Kaith, V. Kumar, V. Kumar, H. C. Swart, S. Som

“…Initially, semi-IPN based on acrylamide and gum ghatti was prepared by free-radical copolymerization in aqueous media with optimized process parameters, using N,N'-methylenebis-acrylamide, as cross-linker and ammonium persulfate, as an initiator system. …”
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Modification of activated carbon prepared from black liquor with the copper ion and its application to adsorption phenol by Amir Mohammadpour, Ahmad Hallajisani, Mohammad Azadfallah, Yahya Hamzeh

“…This research investigated the absorption process of phenol from wastewater using activated carbon adsorbents and activated carbon modified with copper in a batch system. Activated carbon was obtained from paper mill black liquor. …”
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Determinants of cybersecurity investment in ASEAN organizations: an integrated structural equation modeling approach by Phasikha Rattanapong, Narongsak Sukma, Smitti Darakorn Na Ayuthaya

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Toxicity comparison of two nanocarriers, magnetic mesoporous silica and polyoxometalate, using in vitro methods in PC-3 cells by Elaheh Valizadehkakhki, Farrokhzad Mohammadi Zonoz, Amir Shokouh Saljooghi, Maryam Moghaddam Matin, Zahra Sadat Ahmadi Koopaee

“…Structural and compositional integrity were validated using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cytotoxicity assessments via MTT assay revealed distinct profiles for the two systems. …”
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Investigating Elderly Individuals’ Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Companion Robots: The Influence of Individual Characteristics by Jing Liu, Xingang Wang, Jiaqi Zhang

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Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Nanosuspension for Bioavailability Enhancement: Design, Development and Evaluation by Paun Jalpa S., Tank Hemraj M., Savalia Vaibhavi B., Krishna Chaitanya J.

“…Research shows that the full available amount of a 20 mg dose reaches the body system at a rate of 60%.A research study undertakes the development of Ziprasidone Hydrochloride nanosuspension to optimize dissolution characteristics and enhance saturation solubility to boost oral bioavailability. …”
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Enhanced performance and reduced emissions in compression-ignition engine fueled with biodiesel blends synthesized via CaO and MgO nano catalysts by Sabah Mohamed Farouk, Aghareed M. Tayeb, Shereen M. S. Abdel-Hamid, Randa M. Osman, Hassan M. M. Mustafa

“…This work advances the case for nanotechnology-enhanced biodiesel as a viable component of sustainable fuel systems and highlights opportunities for optimization through higher blend ratios and synergistic catalyst combinations.…”
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