The impact of adult attachment on career decision-making in Chinese college students: the chain mediating role of self-differentiation and social support by Xiaoqing Wang, Qingli Liu, Biyan Xiao

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) tested the hypothesized chain mediation, supplemented by cross-group validation and extreme-group analysis to ensure robustness.ResultsStructural equation modeling revealed that adult attachment indirectly affected career decision-making through self-differentiation and social support (β = −0.048, p < 0.01), with self-differentiation serving as a partial mediator. …”
Get full text

From plant to nanomaterial: Physicochemical and functional characterization of nanochitosomes loaded with antioxidant peptide fractions from oleaster-seed protein by Mehdi Ahaninjan, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi

“…FT-IR analysis confirmed the successful placement of peptides in the internal polar regions and monolayer membrane of liposomes. SEM analysis revealed the formation of ∼200–300 nm spherical NLs, while NCs exhibited aggregation at higher chitosan concentrations. …”
Get full text

Boosting energy storage performance of green-synthesized MnV2O5 via jasmine flower extract as natural and stabilizing agent by Dhafer O. Alshahrani, H. Khan, Muhammad Saad

“…Future aspects include optimizing the material for scalable production and enhancing its performance in hybrid energy storage systems.…”
Get full text

Catalytic degradation of norfloxacin using persulfate activation by Ni-Fe layered double hydroxide catalyst supported on activated carbon by Adel Adly, Mona M Galal, Minerva E Matta

“…Characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, FTIR, and BET confirmed the successful synthesis and structural integrity of the composite. …”
Get full text

Modelling the Effects of Intelligentization on the Economic Resilience of Rural Households in the Face of Climate Change (Case study: Ferdows, Boshrouyeh & Sarayan Counties) by Aliakbar Anabestani, Nabiollah Taheri, Pegah Moridsadat

“…Aim: Nowadays, the smartening of villages has appeared at the international level as a rural development program to optimize rural abilities and increase the use of information and communication technology to achieve better welfare of the rural community. …”
Get full text

Preparation, Structural Characterization and in Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Selenized Polygonatum sibiricum Polysaccharides by ZHAO Xinyue, WANG Qingyu, WANG Baixuan, ZHAO Qingxu, LI Dapeng, YANG Yue

“…Selenized Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides (PSP-Se) were prepared using a redox system containing glacial acetic acid and sodium selenite and characterized inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), particle size and zeta potential analysis. …”
Get full text

Muscovite based polyaniline nanocomposite as effective adsorbent for removal of Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions from liquid waste by M. Nageeb Rashed, A. S. A. Arifien, F. A. El-Dowy

“…PANI/Msc nanocomposite was characterized using XRD, TEM, FT-IR, SEM, and surface area analyzer. Crystalline size of the prepared nanocomposite found in the range 15.6 – 45 nm , while its surface area was 208.6 m2/g. …”
Get full text

Preparation process and hydration mechanisms of low-clinker cementitious materials by using oil shale ash slag by Zhiyuan Chen, Siqi Zhang, Wen Ni, Yang Yu, Xin Li

“…Using Beita OSAS, multi-scale characterization (XRD, TG-DSC, FT-IR, SEM-EDS) and mortar tests identified the optimal mix A7: 25 % clinker + 65 % OSAS + 10 % desulfurized gypsum, achieving compressive strengths of 28.05 MPa at 3d and 61.99 MPa at 28d with 0.35 water-to-binder ratio and 1.0 % superplasticizer. …”
Get full text

An Efficient Extraction, Characterization and Antioxidant Study of Polysaccharides from <i>Peucedani Decursivi</i> Radix by Qian Li, Zeyu Li, Chaogui Hu, Chenyue Wang, Feng Yang, Xiaoqin Ding

“…The optimal extraction process was determined by using a NADES system with a molar ratio of betaine to 1,3-butanediol of 1:3, a water content of 30%, a liquid/solid ratio of 40:1 mL/g, an ultrasound time of 30 min, an ultrasound temperature of 45 °C and an alcohol precipitation time of 6 h; the polysaccharide extraction yield reached 19.93%. …”
Get full text

Hierarchically structured macro-mesoporous carbon catalysts for saccharification of cellulose by Shaohua She, Luh Putu Pitrayani Sukma, Mingming Peng, Hisakazu Shirai, Yuto Suzuki, Kenji Kamiya, Eika W. Qian

Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

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). …”
Get full text

Characterization of hybrid silicate materials based on ceramic glazes and waste London underground dust by Hana Ovčačíková, Jeffrey Stephen Miller, Vlastimil Matějka, Eva Bartoníčková, Ondřej Jankovský, Jozef Vlček

“…The phase composition, particle size distribution surface area, morphology, and thermal behavior of collected dust were studied by XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, BET, heating microscopy, STA-MS, UV–VIS spectroscopy. …”
Get full text

Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Tetracycline Adsorption: Experimental Insights and DFT Study by Solhe F. Alshahateet, Salah A. Al-Trawneh, Mohammed Er-rajy, Mohammed Zerrouk, Khalil Azzaoui, Waad M. Al-Tawarh, Belkheir Hammouti, Rachid Salghi, Rachid Sabbahi, Mohammed M. Alanazi, Larbi Rhazi

“…The produced ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by XRD and SEM analysis. The ZnO NPs showed remarkable adsorption efficiency for tetracycline (TC) from water systems, with a maximum removal rate of 95% under optimal conditions (10 ppm, 0.10 g of ZnO NPs, pH 8.5, and 30 min at 25 °C). …”
Get full text

From Emulsions to Films: The Role of Polysaccharide Matrices in Essential Oil Retention Within Active Packaging Films by Elisa Othero Nahas, Guilherme F. Furtado, Melina S. Lopes, Eric Keven Silva

“…Essential oil-loaded edible films have emerged as promising natural systems for active food packaging due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. …”
Get full text

Antibacterial potential and chromatographic profiling of bioactive compounds from endophytic Streptomyces sp. strain MIRK71 isolated from Mirabilis jalapa (L.) by Lalrokimi, Purbajyoti Deka, William Carrie, Lallawmsangi, Christine Vanlalbiakdiki Sailo, Lalrosangpuii, Felicia Lalremruati, Awmpuizeli Fanai, Yasangam Umbon, Esther Lalnunmawii, Zothanpuia

“…Further profiling was conducted using high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) with three optimized solvent systems: ethyl acetate:methanol:water (20:3:2) for glycosides (SS1), cyclohexane:ethyl acetate:formic acid (4:6:1) for phenols (SS2), and toluene:ethyl acetate:methanol:acetic acid (3:5:1:0.5) for anthracenes (SS3). …”
Get full text

High-yield spidroin mimics for bioinspired fibers via computational design by Yufan Huang, Junzi Qi, Bingrui An, Bensheng Zhang, Yukang Yang, Cheng Cheng, Bingfang He, Bingfang He

“…Structural analysis via SEM demonstrated dense, uniform networks in 3rep-ITVQQ, correlating with enhanced mechanical potential. …”
Get full text

Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ternary g-C3N4/UiO-66/Ag3VO4 composite for methylene blue degradation under visible light irradiation by Kalkidan Meskelu, Abi M. Taddesse, Endale Teju, Zewdu Bezu

“…The influence of various experimental factors such as pH, initial dye amount, photocatalyst dose, and scavengers on MB degradation was examined. At optimal conditions of pH 6, catalyst load of 60 mg, and initial dye content of 10 ppm, the percent photodegradation of MB under irradiation with visible light (indoor system) was 99.35 %, while in the outdoor system, it was 99.5 % in 240 min. …”
Get full text

Zein-Gum Arabic Loaded with Dihydromyricetin: Preparation and Analysis of Nanoparticles by Dawei CHANG, Jiayi CAO, Na REN, Huxuan WANG, Yujiao SUN, Wen SHEN, Sendi SARA

“…The interactions among Zein, GA, and DMY were examined using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while the system's microscopic morphology was observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
Get full text

Effect of hybrid reinforcements of TiO₂, Al₂O₃, and CNTs on superior mechanical and microstructural properties in epoxy/carbon fiber composite by N. Elzayady, Walid Mahmoud Shewakh, Mohamed Abu-Okail, H.T. Elmetwaly, A.M.I. Abu-Oqail

“…Microscopic examinations revealed even dispersion of CNTs and TiO₂ within the composites, while agglomeration was observed in the Al₂O₃-TiO₂ system. Optical and SEM analyses confirmed the mechanical test results, highlighting the detrimental effects of agglomeration on mechanical properties. …”
Get full text