Solid-state NMR at natural isotopic abundance for bioenergy applications by Bennett Addison, Malitha C. Dickwella Widange, Yunqiao Pu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Anne E. Harman-Ware

“…We hope that this review encourages a broader adoption of ssNMR methods in bioenergy research, where it can serve as a pivotal analytical tool for achieving sustainable biomass utilization and advancing a carbon-efficient bioeconomy.…”
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Injectable Polyhydroxyalkanoate-Nano-Clay Microcarriers Loaded with r-BMSCs Enhance the Repair of Cranial Defects in Rats by Ci H, Jie J, Zhang G, Wu L, Wang Z, Sun J

“…Hai Ci,1– 3,* Junjin Jie,1,2,* Guo Zhang,1,2 Linping Wu,4 Zhenxing Wang,1,2 Jiaming Sun1,2 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 2Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Shihezi, 8320082, People’s Republic of China; 4Key Laboratory of Immune Response and Immunotherapy, China-New Zealand Joint Laboratory of Biomedicine and Health, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biocomputing, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhenxing Wang; Jiaming Sun, Email benjamin.wzx@163.com; Sunjm1592@sina.comPurpose: Successful regeneration of cranial defects necessitates the use of porous bone fillers to facilitate cell proliferation and nutrient diffusion. Open porous microspheres, characterized by their high specific surface area and osteo-inductive properties, offer an optimal microenvironment for cell ingrowth and efficient ossification, potentially accelerating bone regeneration.Materials and Methods: An in vitro investigation was conducted to assess the physicochemical properties, porosity, and biocompatibility of PHA-nano-clay open porous microspheres. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of Piper marginatum Jacq and Ilex guayusa Loes on Microorganisms Associated with Periodontal Disease by Fredy Gamboa, Camila-Cristina Muñoz, Gloria Numpaque, Luis Gonzalo Sequeda-Castañeda, Sandra Janeth Gutierrez, Nohemi Tellez

“…Antimicrobial activity from total ethanol extracts and fractions from both plants were evaluated on P. gingivalis ATCC 33277, F. nucleatum ATCC 25586, and P. intermedia ATCC by the well diffusion method with Wilkins–Chalgren agar. Results. …”
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Turbulence Statistical Characteristics and Energy Dissipation Rate Analysis of Vertical Jet Energy Dissipators by Haijun Ma, Xihuan Sun, Yongye Li

“…Adding crushing needles will hinder the upward diffusion of the jet, reduce the height of the jet, and accelerate the attenuation of the jet velocity. …”
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Assessment of the effects of different extraction methods on the phytochemicals, antimicrobial and anticancer activities of Eruca sativa extracts by Abeer F. Ahmad, Heba A. Shehta

“…On the contrary, the ultrasonic extraction of leaves was more efficient than maceration. Results of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity showed that ultrasonic treated leaves, sprouts (10 min.), and macerated sprouts (72 h), recorded the lowest effective concentrations (EC50) of; 2.77, 3.846, and 3.676 mg/100 ml, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of Virulence Genes and Antibiotic Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Proteus mirabilis by Marwa Shaker Mahmood, Mustafa S. AL-Salmani, Shahad Basil Ismael, Ahmed Sami AL-Salmany, Aws Akram Jumaah, Hasan A. Aal Owaif

“…An antibiotic susceptibility test was performed using the disc diffusion technique. The zapA, ureC, mrpA, and rsbA genes were detected by PCR. …”
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Enhanced removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solutions by iron/manganese binary oxide loaded on Eichhornia crassipes stem biochar by Nguyen Xuan Loc, Tran Tan Bao, Phan Thi Thanh Tuyen, Lang Hiep Phong, Do Thi My Phuong

“…The adsorption mechanism comprised intra-particle diffusion and chemisorption interactions, including co-precipitation, complexation, ion exchange, and hydrogen bonding. …”
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An Epidemiological and Multidrug Resistance Study for E. coli Isolated from Urinary Tract Infection (Three Years of Study) by Mahde S. Assafi, Fawwaz F. Ali, Reem Fouad Polis, Nisreen Jawad Sabaly, Sozan Muhsin Qarani

“…The investigation, surveillance system, and efficient strategy will facilitate selecting an appropriate treatment that could control the bacterial distribution. …”
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D³-YOLOv10: Improved YOLOv10-Based Lightweight Tomato Detection Algorithm Under Facility Scenario by Ao Li, Chunrui Wang, Tongtong Ji, Qiyang Wang, Tianxue Zhang

“…Accurate and efficient tomato detection is one of the key techniques for intelligent automatic picking in the area of precision agriculture. …”
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Innovative bio-inspired solar cells using fly ash-based dye-sensitized cells with fruit extract enhancements and Averrhoa bilimbi electrolyte by Retyo Wizi Nafa Utami, Tresna Dewi, Indrayani Indrayani

“…Traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells, which have plateaued at 27% efficiency, are costly and environmentally unfriendly, leading to the demand for alternatives like DSSCs, which offer lower production costs, flexibility, and effective performance in diffuse light. …”
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Advancing simulations of coupled electron and phonon nonequilibrium dynamics using adaptive and multirate time integration by Jia Yao, Ivan Maliyov, David J. Gardner, Carol S. Woodward, Marco Bernardi

“…This efficiency is showcased by computing the coupled electron and lattice dynamics in graphene up to ~100 ps, as well as modeling ultrafast lattice dynamics and thermal diffuse scattering maps in bulk materials (silicon and gallium arsenide). …”
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2D CuO/rGO nanocomposite: a novel architecture for enhanced Cr(VI) photo-reduction by Islam Gomaa, Ahmed Helal, Medhat A. Ibrahim, Nasser Mohammed Hosny

“…Abstract The urgent need for efficient detoxification of carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in aquatic environments has driven the development of advanced photocatalytic materials. …”
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Enhancing cement-based inorganic coating performance through the integration of graphene-titanium dioxide composite nanofibers by Xiang-fei Wang, Chun Pei, Liangliang Wei, Ji-Hua Zhu

“…The 650 °C sample, on the other hand, contained 87.1 % of the anatase and 16.9 % rutile phases, with the lowest photocatalytic efficiency of 70 %. Photoluminescence (PL) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) tests revealed that the incorporation of graphene mitigated electron-hole recombination rates, resulting in a redshifted spectrum. …”
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Transitioning to a low-carbon economy: The impact of green finance policies in BRICS nations by Weixin Tang, Minglu Huo, Yanhui Wang, Nawal Abdalla Adam, Bin Bai

“…Key empirical findings reveal that: (1) green finance has a significant and positive impact on energy efficiency, with strong direct and indirect effects across provinces; (2) spatial autocorrelation exists in energy usage, indicating that policy impacts diffuse geographically; (3) the synergistic effect of internet development and environmental regulation enhances green finance effectiveness; (4) regional disparities show stronger green finance impacts in eastern and western China compared to central regions; and (5) robustness checks using SDM-Wij and 2SLS confirm the stability and reliability of results. …”
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Implications of Climate Change on PV Generation in Semi-Arid Zones by Albatayneh Aiman, Al-Omary Murad

“…One significant concern is the impact of rising temperatures on the efficiency of PV panels, which can lead to reduced electricity production. …”
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Development of targeted nanocapsules using pomegranate peel extract with enhanced bioavailability and anti-inflammatory activity for ulcerative colitis: In vitro studies by P. Monika, M.N. Chandraprabha, R. Hari Krishna, Vittal Maanya, C. Likhitha, N. Pooja

“…The mechanism of drug release from the nanoformulations (NFR) exhibited a process controlled by Fickian diffusion. The results suggest efficient encapsulation of PPE within Eudragit L100 and may be used for targeted drug release in the intestinal region. …”
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A novel experimental approach to achieve optical properties of algae panels improving visual-thermal comfort in office buildings by Fatemeh Delkhosh, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad, Ali Goharian, Christian Hepf, Thomas Auer

“…Considering that the density of the highest daylight efficiency was obtained on the first and second days of spirulina microalgae cultivation and the amount of glare was compatible with the occupant's eyes on the first day, so visual comfort can be provided to the residents without reducing the daylight efficiency. …”
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Development and Design of a Centrifugal Compressor Volute by Cheng Xu, Michael Müller

“…The design of the volute not only impacts the compressor efficiency but also influences the operating range. …”
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Solving the K-subset summation problem based on twice quantum searching by YE Tianyu, WU Heng, GAN Zhigang

“…An efficient quantum algorithm based on twice quantum searching was proposed to solve the K-subset summation problem. …”
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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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