Assessment of inhibition performance of expired chloroquine phosphate on 304 L stainless steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid solution: An experimental and computational study by Muhammad Abubakar Lawal, Abdulrahman Musa, Zahradeen Muhammad, Kabiru Haruna, Tawfik A. Saleh

“…The findings reveal that CLQ exhibits a concentration-dependent inhibition efficiency, reaching over 91 % at 1 g/L and 25°C. Notably, the inhibition performance slightly increases with temperature, attributed to enhanced molecular mobility and diffusion of CLQ, which facilitate improved surface coverage and the filling of surface imperfections, thereby strengthening the protective barrier on the steel. …”
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Simulation of stochastic transport and deposition of seed runaway electrons during disruption mitigation by Yuxiang Sun, Bo Li, Feng Wang, Di Hu, Yue Yuan, Long Cheng, Yuhao Li, the JOREK Team

“…We also examine their timescale of loss and compare it with that of the RE avalanche to estimate the efficiency of stochastic RE depletion during the mitigation process. …”
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Construction of PdCu Alloy Decorated on the N-Doped Carbon Aerogel as a Highly Active Electrocatalyst for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction by Yangxin Bai, Wenke Hao, Aleeza Altaf, Jiaxin Lu, Liu Liu, Chuanyong Zhu, Xindi Gu, Xiaodong Wu, Xiaodong Shen, Sheng Cui, Xiangbao Chen

“…Fuel cells/zinc–air cells represent a transformative technology for clean energy conversion, offering substantial environmental benefits and exceptional theoretical efficiency. However, the high cost and limited durability of platinum-based catalysts for the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode severely restrict their scalability and practical application. …”
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Performance Evaluation of a Solar-Assisted Multistage Heat Pump Drying System Based on the Optimal Drying Conditions for <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L. by Yimin Tang, Xiaoqiong Li, Peng Xu, Junling Yang, Zhentao Zhang, Ruixiang Wang, Dandan Zhao, Ramadan Elgamal

“…In conclusion, the multi-stage solar-assisted heat pump drying system demonstrates superior performance in energy efficiency and sustainability compared to single-stage systems. …”
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Enhanced CO₂ Capture Using TiO₂ Nanoparticle-Functionalized Solvent: A Study on Absorption Experiments by Alice Chillè, Nicola Verdone, Mattia Micciancio, Giorgio Vilardi

“…In contrast, higher or lower concentrations negatively impacted efficiency due to poor dispersion or nanoparticle agglomeration. …”
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Substitution of Sr into the Na Layer Elevates the High Voltage Stability of O3‐Type NaCrO2 as Sodium‐Ion Battery Cathode by Gwangeon Oh, Yunjae Oh, Shivam Kansara, Heesung Shin, Hyokyeong Kang, Tae‐Hoon Kim, Dominic Bresser, Jang‐Yeon Hwang

“…Na/Na+), the optimal substitution level of 4 mol% substantially suppresses the extent of irreversible phase transition of O3‐NCO; as a result, compared to O3‐NCO, the O3‐type Na0.92Sr0.04CrO2 (O3‐NS4CO) cathode demonstrates the superior discharge capacity with stable Coulombic efficiency, long‐term cycling stability, and advanced power capability. …”
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Development of the electrospun membranes based on quaternized polysulfones with performance and functionality in hemodialysis by Anca Filimon, Diana Serbezeanu, Mihaela D. Onofrei, Irina M. Pelin, Oana Dumbrava, Dana M. Suflet, Lavinia Lupa

“…The development of electrospun dialysis membranes represents a significant progress in renal care, aiming to enhance the efficiency of hemodialysis by improving toxin clearance from biological fluids while minimizing patient inflammation and discomfort. …”
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Soil microbial dynamics in response to the impact of nanoparticles on agricultural implications by Dipayan Das, Birson Ingti, Payel Paul, Jaya Pati Jamatia, Toi Ete, Tasqeen Khan, Jinkee Kalita

“…Abstract Nanotechnology is revolutionising agriculture by enhancing crop productivity, nutrient efficiency, and pest management while promoting sustainability. …”
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Speciation and mobilization of ultra-trace Hg(II) in groundwater by Kunfu PI, Yanxin WANG, Juewen LIU, Ya’nan YANG, Van Cappellen PHILIPPE

“…Quantification of Hg(II) species in groundwater via joint DNA-DGT sensing and hydrogeochemical calculation indicates that temperature, pH, Cl−, and dissolved organic matter significantly affected partitioning of trace Hg(II) between various mobile species, diffusion efficiency, and thus its mobility. Combined with hydrogeochemical modeling, the DNA-DGT measurements reveal that mobilization and transformation of Hg(II) are linked to redox cycling of sulfur in groundwater. …”
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Evaluation of some fungicides for inhibiting proteolytic fungi isolated from leather binding of a historical manuscript dated back to the Mamluk period by Mostafa Abdel-Hamied, Ahmed A. M. Abdelhafez, Rania F. Ahmed, Sherif H. Abd-Alrahman, Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of some fungicides and nanoparticles materials against fungal activity of historical leather bindings. …”
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Therapeutic targeting of ocular diseases with emphasis on PI3K/Akt, and OPRL pathways by Hedera helix L. saponins: a new approach for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-induce... by Sherif A. Hamdy, Shymaa Hatem, Heba Elosaily, Abrar Gomaa Abd-Elfattah Hassan, Rana Elshimy, Ahmed H. Osman, Riham A. El-Shiekh

“…Data revealed that PEVI, PEVII, and PEVIII nanocomposites showed particle size in the nanometer range, high entrapment efficiency, good stability, and sustained release of the saponins throughout 24 h. …”
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Pomegranate extract-loaded sphingosomes for the treatment of cancer: Phytochemical investigations, formulation, and antitumor activity evaluation. by Huda Jamal AlMadalli, Bazigha K Abdul Rasool, Naglaa Gamil Shehab, Francesca Della Sala, Assunta Borzacchiello

“…The synthesized formulations were characterized for their size, morphological features, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release and kinetics modeling studies. …”
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GC-MS assay of hexane and ethanol extracts of spirulina algae and detecting their antibacterial activity against uropathogenic S.aureus and E.coli by Salah Faiz Shnaa, Roaa J. Elkheralla, Mohammed Hashim Al-Yasiri

“…Comparative analysis demonstrated that both extracts outperformed several tested antibiotics in terms of efficiency against the respective bacterial strains. …”
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MBGPIN: Multi-Branch Generative Prior Integration Network for Super-Resolution Satellite Imagery by Furkat Safarov, Ugiloy Khojamuratova, Misirov Komoliddin, Furkat Bolikulov, Shakhnoza Muksimova, Young-Im Cho

“…The model also achieves significant computational efficiency, with reduced floating point operations (FLOPs) and faster inference times, making it scalable for real-world applications.…”
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Halide perovskite quantum dot based 0D-2D mixed-dimensional heterostructure photodetectors: progress and challenges by KANG Zhuo, WU Hua-lin, SI Hao-nan, ZHANG Yue

“…Particularly, since the introduction of halide perovskite-based solar cells in 2009, their solar conversion efficiency has increased from 3.8% to 23%, which is almost equal to that of commercial silicon cells, in less than ten years. …”
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Evaluation of antioxidant–surfactant interactions using size distribution Taylor dispersion analysis: measuring antioxidant partitioning and size of native-state micelles by Erwann Durand, Théo Troncho, Pierre Villeneuve

“…These findings highlight the potential of SD-TDA as a powerful tool for studying antioxidant partitioning and micellar interactions, opening the way for more in-depth investigations into the role of micelles in antioxidant efficiency in emulsified systems.…”
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Factors Influencing the Implementation and Adoption of Digital Nursing Technologies: Systematic Umbrella Review by Stefan Walzer, Christoph Armbruster, Sonja Mahler, Erik Farin-Glattacker, Christophe Kunze

“…Key barriers included insufficient training, increased workload, and low technological confidence, which impacted efficiency and the quality of care. In addition, concerns regarding professional role, autonomy, and privacy influenced nurses’ acceptance of DNTs. …”
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Microencapsulation of Extracts of Strawberry (<i>Fragaria vesca</i>) By-Products by Spray-Drying Using Individual and Binary/Ternary Blends of Biopolymers by Yara Bastos, Fernando Rocha, Berta Nogueiro Estevinho

“…In general, the releases followed a “Fickian Diffusion” mechanism, with total release times varying between 100 and 350 (ternary blends) seconds. …”
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Ceftriaxone-Loaded Liposomal Nanoparticles for Pulmonary Delivery Against Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Development and Characterization by Vijay Kumar Panthi, Kathryn E. Fairfull-Smith, Timothy J. Wells, Tony Wang, Nazrul Islam

“…The formation of the CTX-loaded liposomal NPs was dependent on the concentrations of phospholipids, cholesterol and mannitol; however, no considerable differences were observed in entrapment efficiency and loading capacity of CTX formulations (F6–F10). …”
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Phosphorus transport modeling in soils treated with nano-phosphorus fertilizers by Kartik Jadav, Maheshwar Durgam, Monisha Perli, Damodhara Rao Mailapalli

“…Nanofertilizers play a promising role in crop production by reducing the application amount and increasing the application efficiency. Understanding the transport of plant nutrients in the soil is crucial for effectively managing nanofertilizer applications and minimizing their impact on the environment. …”
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