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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Controlled Synthesis of Tellurium Nanowires and Performance Optimization of Thin-Film Transistors via Percolation Network Engineering by Mose Park, Zhiyi Lyu, Seung Hyun Song, Hoo-Jeong Lee

“…In this study, we propose a method for systematic nanowire length control through the precise control of the polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) concentration during the synthesis of tellurium nanowires. …”
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Optimizing the synthesis of nanoporous activated carbon from date-palm waste for enhanced CO2 capture by Ebrahim H. Al-Ghurabi, Mourad M. Boumaza, Waheed Al-Masry, Mohammad Asif

“…This superior performance is attributed to the well-developed nanoporous structure and high nitrogen content of the optimized sample, as confirmed by N2 adsorption isotherms, elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Research on ambient-temperature synthesis of high-strength geopolymer concrete: Parameter optimization and strength prediction model by Chenggong Zhao, Yuan Yuan, Shaojie Wen, Yunyang Wang, Benkun Tan

“…Additionally‌, numerical analysis methods were used to establish the relationship equations between strength development and curing humidity, and SEM and MIP confirmed that the combination of optimal parameters and 50 % fly ash substitution promoted polymerization reaction and reduced porosity. …”
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Study on Performance Optimization of Red Mud–Mineral Powder Composite Cementitious Material Based on Response Surface Methodology by Chao Yang, Qiang Zeng, Jun Hu, Wenbo Zhu

“…In this study, response surface methodology (RSM) was integrated with advanced microstructural characterization techniques to optimize the performance of red mud–slag composite cementitious materials through multi-factor analysis. …”
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Study on the mechanism of direct wet mineralization of fly ash for CO2 storage and optimization of key influencing factors by Shengtao WANG, Jiaxu TANG, Ning YANG, Qingxiang WANG, Shilin WANG, Xuqiang CAO, Xinquan ZHANG, Xiaolin SONG, Chicheng MA

“…Additives including Na2CO3, NaCl, NaOH, and NaHCO3 (at a concentration of 0.5 mol/L) were introduced, and a single-factor experiment was conducted to screen for the optimal formulation. The mineralization products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to quantitatively assess the CO2 sequestration capacity. …”
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Optimization of the synthesis conditions of zeolite adsorbents derived from coal fly ash and study on their adsorption performance on benzene by Zhuo CHEN, Zhiming ZHANG, Lianzheng GUI, Ke SUN, Huabo DUAN, Jingping HU, Sha LIANG, Jiakuan YANG

“…The synthesized zeolite adsorbents derived from coal fly ash were systematically characterized using X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and specific surface area and pore size analyzer (BET). …”
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Soil Phosphorus Content, Organic Matter, and Elevation Are Key Determinants of Maize Harvest Index in Arid Regions by Zhen Huo, Hengbati Wutanbieke, Jian Chen, Dongdong Zhong, Yongyu Chen, Zhanli Song, Xinhua Lv, Hegan Dong

“…This study systematically investigates the mechanistic effects of multifactor interactions (including soil properties, climatic conditions, and cultivation practices) on the productivity parameters (grain yield, stover yield, dry biomass, harvest index) of maize cultivars of different maturity groups in the arid region of Xinjiang, China. …”
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Multilevel determinants of physical activity in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis guided by social ecological model by Chun Zhao, Jing Yuan, Wen Wen Huang

“…Abstract Purpose We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify factors influencing physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents aged 5–18 years through a social-ecological model (SEM) perspective. …”
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Performance Optimization and Synergistic Mechanism of Ternary Blended Cementitious System Composed of Fly Ash, Slag, and Recycled Micro-Powder by Rongfang Song, Qingnian Yang, Hang Song

“…Overall, when the replacement rate of cement–fly ash by recycled micro-powder and slag is 10%, the ternary blended system exhibits optimal macroscopic performance and microstructure, providing a scientific basis for the resource utilization of solid waste.…”
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Improving the stability of black soil microbial communities through long-term application of biochar to optimize the characteristics of DOM components by Yu Hu, Yan Li, Kangmeng Liu, Chuanqi Shi, Wei Wang, Zhenguo Yang, Kuifeng Xu, Shuo Li, Yuxian Wang, Liang Jin, Dan Wei, Lilong Yan

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that biochar indirectly boosted crop yields by modulating DOM fluorescence and microbial community dynamics. …”
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Optimal irrigation water salinity enhances tomato(Solanum lycopersicum L.) yield in sand culture by regulating substrate salinity by Wenge Jiang, Zhi Gong, Yuhui Yang, Zhanming Tan, Zhaoyang Li, Dongwei Li

“…Both TOPSIS entropy weighting and principal component analysis identified 3 g/L as the optimal salinity for tomato cultivation. Structural equation modeling (SEM) further revealed that optimal irrigation water salinity enhances tomato yield in sand culture by regulating substrate salinity to promote plant growth, offering a novel theoretical framework for water-land resource sustainable management in arid regions.…”
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Investigation of microstructure and corrosion behavior of friction stir welded dissimilar joints AA5754-O to AA5052-O by Atef Hassanein, Ibrahim Hassab-Allah, Hamada Hussein Morsy, Mohamed AbuOkail

“…Electrochemical corrosion tests (potentiodynamic polarization), microstructural analyses (optical and SEM), and statistical tools (ANOVA) were used to evaluate weld integrity and identify optimal parameters. …”
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Usage of magnetic activated carbon as a potential adsorbent for aniline adsorption from wastewater by Seyed Hatef Hashemi, Mansooreh Soleimani

“…The characterization of this adsorbent was surveyed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and Vibrating-Sample Magnetometer (VSM). …”
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Study on Adhesive and Microstructure Properties of Rice Husk Ash-Based Geopolymer Hybrid Alkyd Coating by Mohd Náim Abdullah, Faizal Mustapha, Mazli Mustapha, Tabrej Khan, Tamer A Sebaey

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Optimizing Bioceramic Composites for Hip Joint Replacements using SPS Method: Investigating the Effects of Titanium Diboride (TiB2) on Tribological Properties by Pavankumar Ravikumar, Goud Mallesh, S. Suresh Kumar, H. S. Manjunatha

“…The model fit was confirmed by an R-squared value of 89.21%, indicating strong predictive capability. SEM analysis post-wear testing highlighted reduced wear tracks in TiB2-reinforced samples. …”
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Influence of Reflow Cycles of the Pb–Free/Pb Hybrid Assembly Process on the IMCs Growth Interface of Micro-Solder Joints by Xinyuan He, Qi Zhang, Qiming Cui, Yifan Bai, Lincheng Fu, Zicong Zhao, Chuanhang Zou, Yong Wang

“…However, constrained process compatibility during single or multiple reflow protocols amplifies structural heterogeneity in solder joints and accelerates dynamic microstructural evolution, thereby elevating interfacial reliability risks at solder joint interfaces. This paper systematically investigated phase composition, grain dimensions, thickness evolution, and crystallographic orientation patterns of interfacial intermetallic compounds (IMCs) in hybrid micro-solder joints under multiple reflows, employing electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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The effect of product design on recycling efficiency of lithium-ion batteries through structural equation modeling and life cycle assessment by Haitao Chen, Yongxun Yang, Zhaohui Dong

“…The study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methodologies, analyzing data collected through systematic expert interviews with 15 industry professionals and structured surveys of 150 battery manufacturing and recycling facilities. …”
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Impact of process parameter on the behaviors of microstructure of pyrocarbon deposited in chemical vapour infiltration process by Dipoo Kumar, Anil Painuly, V Vinu Viswanath, P Sunil, Deepak Kumar Agarwal, Gomathi Nageswaran

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Correlations Between Cooling Rate, Dendritic Spacing and Hardness in a Brass Alloy for a Variety of Cooling Conditions by Rodrigo André Valenzuela Reyes, Gustavo Paiva Roseiro, Guilherme Lisboa de Gouveia, José Eduardo Spinelli

“….% Zn alloy through a combination of SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, XRD, and CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) computation. …”
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