Environmentally sustainable fabrication of SnO2/fly ash/biochar nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic performance for degradation of Ofloxacin and Rose Bengal by Khushboo Kumari, N. S. Moyon, Mohammed Ahmaruzzaman

“…The photocatalyst may be used for a maximum of five cycles while maintaining an efficiency above 75%. The impact of pH was also examined. …”
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Two-Dimensional Lamellar Stacked Bi₂O₃/CeO₂ Type-II Heterojunctions Promote Carrier Separation to Enhance Ciprofloxacin Oxidation by Lihong Chen, Xiufei Zhao, Kuo Zhang, Biyu Wu, Xiao Yang, Haonan Zou, Lei Zhang, Huahao Shao, Tianyi Ma, Hu Zhou, Yusheng Zhang

“…Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses confirmed the uniform distribution of Bi₂O₃ nanosheets on CeO₂ surfaces, forming an intimate interfacial contact that enhances charge separation and transfer efficiency. Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and electrochemical characterization revealed extended visible-light absorption (up to 550 nm) and accelerated electron migration in the heterojunction. …”
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Ecological Concrete-Based Modular System for Heavy Metal Removal in Riparian Transition Zones: Design, Optimization and Performance Evaluation by Guangbing Liu, Da Ke, Hasnain Moavia, Chen Ling, Yanhong Zhang, Yu Shen

“…Performance remained robust across two orders of magnitude in concentration ranges, with removal efficiencies maintaining above 80% at both experimental scales. …”
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Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of <i>N</i>-(2-Bromo-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-benzamide Derivatives and Their Inclusion Complexes by Ioana Maria Carmen Ienașcu, Adina Căta, Antonina Evelina Lazăr, Nick Samuel Țolea, Gerlinde Rusu, Paula Sfîrloagă, Cristina Moşoarcă, Adriana Aurelia Chiș, Claudiu Morgovan, Corina Danciu, Delia Muntean, Iuliana Popescu, Raluca Pop

“…The antimicrobial activity was determined using the disk diffusion agar method, and completed with the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values obtained by the broth microdilution method. …”
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Hemodynamic homeostasis disequilibrium in critical illness by Jie Wang, Xiaoting Wang, Dawei Liu, Hui Lian, Guangjian Wang, Zewen Tong, Qingyu Deng, Qirui Guo, Qian Zhang, Yangong Chao, Wanhong Yin

“…Over millions of years, the circulatory system evolved from primitive forms into a highly specialized network capable of overcoming time-distance constraints and enhancing diffusion efficiency. This structural advancement laid the physiological foundation for the regulation of hemodynamics and systemic homeostasis. …”
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CO₂-ECBM from a Full-Chain Perspective: Mechanism Elucidation, Demonstration Practices, and Future Outlook by Yinan Cui, Chao Li, Yuchen Tian, Bin Miao, Yanzhi Liu, Zekun Yue, Xuguang Dai, Jinghui Zhao, Hequn Gao, Hui Li, Yaozu Zhang, Guangrong Zhang, Bei Zhang, Shiqi Liu, Sijian Zheng

“…Structural conditions and multi-field coupling further affect storage efficiency and long-term security. This work also addresses major technical challenges such as real-time monitoring limitations, environmental risks, injection-induced seismicity, and economic constraints. …”
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The regolith-hosted clay REEs leaching effects by mechanical grinding and at low temperature: An analogy on treatment method by Hassan Nasir Mangi, Liqiang Ma, Ru'an Chi, Chenghao Wu, Zhenyue Zhang, Yan DeTian, Lara Sindhu, Khalid Thebo, Umar Ashraf

“…Low temperature suggests that the behavior of ions in micropores influences their fractionation and diffusion processes more effectively than in larger pore spaces. …”
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Resolving Non-Proportional Frequency Components in Rotating Machinery Signals Using Local Entropy Selection Scaling–Reassigning Chirplet Transform by Dapeng Quan, Yuli Niu, Zeming Zhao, Caiting He, Xiaoze Yang, Mingyang Li, Tianyang Wang, Lili Zhang, Limei Ma, Yong Zhao, Hongtao Wu

“…The final case on wind turbine signals demonstrated its robustness and computational efficiency, with a runtime of 1.31 s and excellent resolution. …”
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Identification of the pathological subtypes of lung cancer brain metastases with multiparametric MRI radiomics: A feasibility study by Lian-Yu Sui, Shuai Quan, Li-Hong Xing, Yu Zhang, Huan Meng, Jia-Liang Ren, Jia-Ning Wang, Xiao-Ping Yin

“…Logistic regression analysis was used to construct classification models based on the radiomics features extracted from contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging (T1CE), T2-fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (T2-FLAIR), and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) images. Diagnostic efficiency was evaluated with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) through Delong’s test, calibration curves through the Hosmer-Lemeshow test and Brier score, precision-recall curves, and decision curve analysis. …”
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Geospatial Analytics of Urban Bus Network Evolution Based on Multi-Source Spatiotemporal Data Fusion: A Case Study of Beijing, China by Xiao Li, Shaohua Wang, Liang Zhou, Yeran Sun, Jiayi Zheng, Chang Liu, Junyuan Zhou, Cheng Su, Dachuan Xu

“…By studying the evolutionary characteristics of bus networks, we can uncover their development patterns, coverage efficiency, and changes in regional balance, providing a scientific basis for sustainable urban development and the optimization of transportation resources. …”
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Chlorella vulgaris mutants with altered cell walls show increased permeability and enhanced extractability of intracellular molecules by Paolo Canteri, Claudia Battarra, Giulia Mandalà, Francesca Monti, Erika Bellini, Nora Hidasi, Zeno Guardini, Simone Ferrari, Roberto Bassi, Luca Dall’Osto

“…Cell wall also restricts diffusion of organic solvents; thus, limiting the extraction of valuable intracellular compounds. …”
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Experimental Study on Desorption Characteristics of Coalbed Methane under Variable Loading and Temperature in Deep and High Geothermal Mine by Haifeng Ma, Lingjie Wang, Housheng Jia, Jucai Chang, YingMing Li, Xiangyang Zhang, Zuxiang Hu, Zhiqiang Yin

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A systematic review on machine learning-aided design of engineered biochar for soil and water contaminant removal by Yunpeng Ge, Kaiyang Ying, Guo Yu, Muhammad Ubaid Ali, Abubakr M. Idris, Abubakr M. Idris, Asfandyar Shahab, Habib Ullah, Habib Ullah

“…These instruments expose parameters including nitrogen-to-carbon (N/C) ratios and pyrolysis temperature in adsorption efficiency. The review also covers hybrid methods combining ML with molecular simulations (e.g., DFT) to link mechanistic knowledge with data-driven predictions. …”
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Improvement of Technologies for Isolation and Purification of Biologically Active Substances from Plant Raw Materials by G. N. Turmanidze, V. V. Sorokin, K. S. Stepanov, M. A. Ignatenko

“…During the modernization of equipment for the implementation of new technologies, it is possible to improve its configuration, which makes it possible to significantly increase the yield of active substances at minimal cost. To increase the efficiency of the process of isolating hesperidin from plant materials, we proposed to use a number of technological solutions. …”
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Evaluation of Preclinical Efficacy of Curcumin-Loaded Bicosome Systems in Amelioration of Oral Mucositis by Daniela Vergara, Claudia Sanhueza, Susana Méndez, Mariela Bustamante, Benjamín Vega, Francisca Acevedo, Olga López

“…Three formulations with different curcumin concentrations (180, 540, and 900 μM) were characterized by particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), encapsulation efficiency (EE), appearance, and morphology. The formulation with the highest concentration (cur-BS 5×) was selected for ex vivo permeability studies, release profile analysis, and in vitro anti-inflammatory efficacy. …”
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Comparative Morphometric and Histometric Evaluation of Power-Dependent Tissue Ablation Using Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser by Ryu HG, Park J, Kim H, Kim W, Lee HR, Ko J, Cho SB

“…Linear regression showed strong correlations between energy and ablation depth (r &gt; 0.91) and diameter (r &gt; 0.91), with higher slope coefficients in the 40 W group, indicating greater ablation efficiency.Conclusion: The 40 W fractional CO2 laser system offers enhanced precision, deeper dermal penetration, and reduced thermal diffusion compared with the 30 W, despite delivering equivalent total energy. …”
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Exploring corrosion behavior, antimicrobial evaluation, molecular docking and DFT calculation of thiosemicarbazone ligand and its metal complexes by Howida S. Mandour, Lobna A. Khorshed, Amr M. Abdou, Basma Ghazal

“…The results confirmed that the ligand (HL) acted as a good corrosion inhibitor for copper metal in 1 M HCl solution; as it displayed high percentage of inhibition efficiency about 94.66% and 92.93% after PDP and EIS methods respectively; at its optimum concentration (1 × 10–7 M). …”
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Design of AgI/BiVO4 heterostructures for photocatalytic antibiotic removal and antimicrobial action by Hanh Thi Truong, Tho Truong Pham, Nhi Dinh Bui, Ha Tien Le, Thuan Chi Nguyen

“…Recent advances focus on designing heterojunction nanocomposites to enhance visible-light activity and charge separation efficiency. In this study, AgI/BiVO _4 nanocomposites were prepared using a thermal-assisted co-precipitation technique. …”
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Noninvasive imaging biomarker reveals invisible microscopic variation in acute ischaemic stroke (≤ 24 h): a multicentre retrospective study by Kui Sun, Rongchao Shi, Xinxin Yu, Ying Wang, Wei Zhang, Xiaoxia Yang, Mei Zhang, Jian Wang, Shu Jiang, Haiou Li, Bing Kang, Tong Li, Shuying Zhao, Yu Ai, Jianfeng Qiu, Haiyan Wang, Ximing Wang

“…Combining radiomics with ML models can be an efficient, noninvasive, economical, and reliable technique for evaluating invisible microscopic AIS on NCCT and assisting radiologists to make clinical decisions.…”
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Impact of combined sun and hybrid drying technologies on cocoa drying process and quality by Johanna Pita-Garcia, José Reinoso-Tigre, Sócrates Palacios-Ponce, Emerita Delgado-Plaza, Diana Coello-Montoya, Rómulo Salazar, Jonathan Coronel-León, Juan Peralta, Fabiola Cornejo

“…Starting with HD increases the drying rate by 20 %, resulting in higher moisture diffusivity coefficients (over 4.12 × 10−7 m2/s). Combining HD with SD reduces energy consumption by 56.6 %, improving energy efficiency. …”
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