Immersive Digital Imaging Experience: An Empirical Study on Audiences’ Switching Intention to Metaverse Online Art Museum by Le Xu, Huayuan Xu, Jiacheng Luo, Ru Zhang, Younghwan Pan, Junping Xu

“…Through an online questionnaire, we recovered 305 valid samples from the audience that experienced MOAM and systematically analyzed the data using Partial Least Squares Equation (PLS-SEM). …”
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TiO2 material loaded on LDH/MIL-101(Fe) is doped with La and Fe to effectively remove pyridine: “Performance and mechanism” by Wei Zhang, Ku Yu, Wang Aihe

“…The synthesized LDH/MIL-101(Fe)/La-Fe-TiO2 composite was systematically characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. …”
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Green synthesis of ZnO-Zn-MOF/bacterial nanocellulose for ultra oxidative desulfurization of actual diesel fuel by Aya M. Matloob, Ola E. A. Al-Hagar, Deyaa Abol-Fotouh, Heba M. Salem

“…Additionally, the impact of catalyst dosage, oxidant-to-sulfur molar ratio, extractant-to-oil ratio, reaction time, and temperature on the ODS efficiency of real diesel fuel was systematically investigated. Under optimized conditions 70 °C; O/S molar ratio of 8; catalyst dosage of 200 mg; solvent-to-oil ratio of 1.5:1; and 60 min reaction time, the ZnO-Zn-MOF/BNC catalyst attained 98.5% sulfur removal efficiency. …”
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Tribochemistry of organic friction modifiers in lubrication of bio-hydrogenated diesel by Paweekan Hansungnoen, Ekarong Sukjit, Anawat Phatthanaphon, Atthaphon Maneedaeng

“…A multi-technique surface analysis-including 3D laser microscopy, SEM-EDS, and FT-IR spectroscopy-was conducted to characterize lubrication film formation and tribochemical interactions. …”
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Activated carbon from olive pomace for hexavalent chromium removal: synthesis, characterization, and adsorption mechanism analysis by Imad Alouiz, Mouhssine Benhadj, Kaoutar Harboul, Mostafa Boukhris, Dahmane Elmontassir, Mohamed Sennoune, Mohamed Yassine Amarouch, Driss Mazouzi

“…The adsorption process was systematically evaluated through batch experiments by optimizing key parameters such as pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and initial Cr(VI) concentration. …”
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Comprehensive Characterization and Impact Analysis of Interlayers on CO₂ Flooding in Low-Permeability Sandstone Reservoirs by Taskyn Abitkazy, Lin Yan, Khaled Albriki, Bahedaer Baletabieke, Dawei Yuan, Yingfu He, Akhan Sarbayev

“…The current comprehensive investigation systematically characterizes interlayer types, petrophysical properties, thickness, connectivity, and their spatial distribution in the reservoir unit. …”
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Fabrication of Wood-Derived Carbon Aerogel/Mg(OH)₂ Bio-Composite and Its High Performance for Adsorption and Separation of Cadmium Ions by Ran An, Jinyue Liu, Haomiao Ma, Yuqing Yan, Yuanru Guo, Qingjiang Pan, Shujun Li

“…Comprehensive characterization using XRD, FT-IR, XPS, and SEM confirmed that the optimized WCA/Mg(OH)₂ composite (WCAMg) retained a three-dimensional hierarchical porous structure, and Mg(OH)₂ nanosheets were attached to it. …”
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Sustainable foamed Poly-Al composites from used beverage cartons using azodicarbonamide by Anin Memon, Suchalinee Mathurosemontri, Wichain Chailad, Waroonsiri Jakrabutr, Nichanan Phansroy, Kullawadee Sungsanit, Porakoch Sirisuwan, Ponlapath Tipboonsri

“…The incorporation of embedded aluminum particles further contributed to dimensional stability by reinforcing the matrix, as observed in SEM analysis. This work highlights a scalable approach to upcycling multilayer UBC waste into lightweight, functional composite foams, offering insights into gas–melt interactions and promoting sustainable material development.…”
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Corrosion behavior of Q235 under dynamic simulated seawater and online monitoring using resistance probes by Hao Zhang, Xiaowen Song, Hao Miao, Yao Tan, Hao Yu, Junhang Chen, Chenghui Yin, Feixiong Mao, Kui Xiao

“…By coupling resistance probe online monitoring with the conventional corrosion coupon method, a predictive model for dynamic corrosion rate was established, and, using X-ray diffraction (XRD) along with microscopic morphology characterization techniques (SEM and 3D confocal microscopy), the evolution of corrosion products and their impact on monitoring accuracy were elucidated. …”
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Comparative Study of P507-impregnated Polystyrene and Polyacrylate Resins for Separation of Yb/Lu by FAN Xisheng, MA Guoquan, PENG Haiyue, GAO Jing, LI Feize, LAN Tu, LIAO Jiali, YANG Yuanyou, LIU Ning

“…To this end, the structures and compositions of domestic and imported LN2 resins were systematically analyzed by SEM, TEM, FT-IR and other characterizations. …”

The effect of surface roughness on the formation of passivation layer on the A356 aluminum alloy by Jiawei Li, Dongzhu Lu, Quantong Jiang, Wenke Gao, Chaoqun Li, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanliang Huang, Baorong Hou

“…Surface roughness was characterized using 3D laser confocal microscopy, and its correlation with passivation layer thickness, uniformity, and corrosion resistance was systematically analyzed. The passivation layers were characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD, and XPS, and their electrochemical performance was evaluated in a 3.5 % NaCl solution. …”
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Effect of Oxygen and Zirconium on Oxidation and Mechanical Behavior of Fully γ Ti52AlxZr Alloys by Michal Kuris, Maria Tsoutsouva, Marc Thomas, Thomas Vaubois, Pierre Sallot, Frederic Habiyaremye, Jean-Philippe Monchoux

“…Characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) were employed to elucidate phase constitution and grain morphology. …”
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The role of green blue ocean strategy in enhancing frugal innovation through IoT and AI: A resource-based view perspective by Diana Aqmala, Roymon Panjaitan, Elia Ardyan, Febrianur Ibnu Fitroh Sukono Putra

“…METHODOLOGY: A quantitative approach was used, with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analyzed via AMOS. Data from 262 creative entrepreneurs were collected through an online closed questionnaire using purposive sampling. …”
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Transforming Biomass Waste into Hydrochars and Porous Activated Carbon: A Characterization Study by Suhas, Monika Chaudhary, Shubham Chaudhary, Shivangi Chaubey, Isabel Pestana da Paixão Cansado, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Inderjeet Tyagi, Rama Gaur

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Enhancing Product Quality, Nutrition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Sensory Quality of Chicken Sausages by Replacing Fats with <i>Agaricus bisporus</i> and Soybean Oil by Haijuan Nan, Haixu Zhou, Tetiana M. Stepanova, Zongshuai Zhu, Bo Li

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed an enhanced network structure in the sausage matrix. …”
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Corrosion Resistance and Wear Properties of CoCrFeNiMn/TiC High-Entropy Alloy-Based Composite Coatings Prepared by Laser Cladding by Qiang Zhan, Fangyan Luo, Jiang Huang, Zhanshan Wang, Bin Ma, Chengpu Liu

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals that the incompletely melted TiC particles in the coating (S2) are uniformly distributed in the matrix with 20 wt% TiC, while in the coating (S1) with 10 wt% TiC, due to gravitational sedimentation and decomposition during laser processing, the distribution of the reinforcing phase is insufficient. …”
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The Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Upper Paleozoic Coal-Bearing Shale Reservoirs in the Yangquan Block, Qinshui Basin by Jinqing Zhang, Xianqing Li, Xueqing Zhang, Xiaoyan Zou, Yunfeng Yang, Shujuan Kang

“…In this study, 12 representative Upper Paleozoic coal-bearing shale samples from the Yangquan Block of the Qinshui Basin were systematically analyzed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high-pressure mercury intrusion, and gas adsorption experiments to characterize pore structures and calculate multi-scale fractal dimensions (<i>D</i>₁–<i>D</i>₅). …”
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Dual-Functional AgNPs/Magnetic Coal Fly Ash Composite for Wastewater Disinfection and Azo Dye Removal by Lei Gong, Jiaxin Li, Rui Jin, Menghao Li, Jiajie Peng, Jie Zhu

“…The AgNPs/MCFA composite was systematically characterized through multiple analytical techniques, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). …”
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Enhancement of the Bio-Responsiveness of PCL Nanofibers via the Combination of a Thiol Plasma-Polymerized Coating and Fibronectin Immobilization by Pegah Zahedifar, Rino Morent, Sheida Aliakbarshirazi, Rouba Ghobeira, Nathalie De Geyter

“…The effects of carrier gas type, DBD chamber pressure, treatment time, and the Yasuda parameter (a combination of precursor flow rate and discharge power) on the plasma polymerization process were systematically investigated. Optimal deposition conditions were determined by analyzing the coated nanofibers using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), water contact angle (WCA) measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) aiming to achieve the highest thiol density coating while preserving the nanofibrous morphology. …”
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Temperature-regulated ammonium carbonate curing of steel slag: Enhanced carbonation, strength, and CO2 mineralization for sustainable building materials by Ziping Pan, Jiajie Li, Xingtong Yue, Zeping Wu, Dongdong Zhang, Yingxi Hu, Wen Ni, Michael Hitch

“…This study systematically examines the effects of temperature on the carbonation consolidation of steel slag in ammonium carbonate solution, aiming to develop sustainable building materials and improve CO2 mineralization efficiency. …”
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