Synthesis and Characterization of SCDs/TiO2 Composite by Anthoni Batahan Aritonang, Ajuk Sapar, Heni Puspita Sari, Puji Ardiningsih, Adhitiyawarman Adhitiyawarman

“…SCDs/TiO2 was then visually observed under UV 365 nm and characterized by UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry (UV-Vis/DRS), Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and tetracycline under visible light by fabricated carbon quantum dot decorated TiO2 nanotubes by Jyoti Rawat, Charu Dwivedi, Pankaj Sharma

“…This work presents the synthesis of CQD decorated TiO2 nanotubes (CQDs/TNTs) from CQD-decorated TiO2 (CQDs/TiO2) using the hydrothermal method. UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) reveals that TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) have a band gap of 3.02 eV, while CQDs/TNTs exhibit a band gap of 2.89 eV. …”
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Comparison of size distribution and electrical particle sensor measurement methods for particle lung deposited surface area (LDSA^al) in ambient measurements with varying... by T. Lepistö, H. Lintusaari, L. Salo, V. Silvonen, L. M. F. Barreira, J. Hoivala, L. Markkula, J. V. Niemi, J. Ondracek, K. Teinilä, H. E. Manninen, S. Saarikoski, H. Timonen, M. Dal Maso, T. Rönkkö

“…<p>It has become evident that additional metrics along the particle mass concentration, together with dense air quality monitoring networks within cities, are needed to understand the most efficient ways to tackle the health burden of particulate pollution. …”
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LEDs for the Implementation of Advanced Hydrogenation Using Hydrogen Charge-State Control by Chee Mun Chong, Stuart Wenham, Jingjia Ji, Ly Mai, Sisi Wang, Brett Hallam, Hua Li

“…Advanced hydrogenation approaches involving the control of the charge state for the hydrogen atoms in silicon to enhance their diffusivity and reactivity are developed and evaluated in this work for commercial application using a prototype industrial tool in conjunction with solar cells manufactured on commercial production lines. …”
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Antifungal and Photocatalytic Activities of ZnO Nanoparticles using Phyllanthus Emblica Leaf Extract by Anbuvannan Mari, Maria Vinosel Vincent, Ramesh Mookkaiah, Dhatshanamurthi Pachiyappan, Uvarajan Sambath

“…We utilized X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDX), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Mechanism of the Water-Gas Shift (WGS) reaction on the MoO3(010) surface: A Car–Parrinello Molecular Dynamics study by Diego Julian Rodriguez Patarroyo, Julian Andres Salamanca Bernal, Marco Antonio Ramirez Ramos

“…For the formation of H2, a mechanism was identified in which hydrogen atoms located at adjacent active sites diffuse and combine, requiring a specific energy input. …”
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An experimental investigation into malachite green degradation using highly active NiFe2O4/Bi4O5I2 photocatalyst under visible light by Woon Xuet-Wei, Lam Sze-Mun, Mohamed Abdul Rahman, Zeng Honghu

“…In this study, a highly efficient NiFe2O4/Bi4O5I2 (NFO/BOI) photocatalyst has been successfully synthesized through the two-step hydrothermal method. …”
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Assessing sustainable latent heat energy storage of RT 35 phase change material in double pipe heat exchangers: A study on concentric and hairpin designs by Pallavi Kumari, Vinamr Saksena, Rishabh Jha, Debasree Ghosh

“…Additionally, the study underscores the significance of selecting the appropriate PCM, noting that PCMs with higher latent heat values has more energy storage capacity. However, the efficiency of energy storage also based on the variation in temperature between the high-temperature fluid (HTF) and the starting temperature of the PCM. …”
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Magnetic Reconnection: An Alternative Explanation of Radio Emission in Galaxy Clusters by Subham Ghosh, Pallavi Bhat

“…Previous models for acceleration, such as diffusive shock acceleration and that due to turbulence, can fall short in terms of efficiency. …”
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Preparation and enhanced photocatalytic performance of N-TiO2/g-C3N4 heterostructure for Rhodamine B degradation by Xiao-xia Lin, Jie-sheng Wu, Qi Shi, Wei-xia Gu

“…Highly efficient photocatalysts have been developed for the degradation of contaminated water under visible light. …”
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Mechanism of OH*-Modified 4H-SiC Surface with Scratches Based on ReaxFF MD Simulation by Dongxiao Yan, Hui Huang, Mingpu Xue, Nian Duan

“…OH* generated through plasma catalysis offers several advantages, including a long survival time, high modification efficiency, and environmental friendliness. Consequently, a plasma-assisted polishing technology has rapidly developed. …”
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Exploring Raw Red Clay as a Supplementary Cementitious Material: Composition, Thermo-Mechanical Performance, Cost, and Environmental Impact by Mohammed Drissi, Othmane Horma, Ahmed Mezrhab, Mustapha Karkri

“…It was found that incorporating up to 5% by weight of raw clay slightly impacted compressive strength while significantly improving thermal conductivity and diffusivity, cost-efficiency, and environmental sustainability, making it an appealing option for structural applications requiring high mechanical resistance. …”
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Bottom trawl surveys show a sharp decline in European eel (Anguilla anguilla) abundance in northern European coastal waters by Henrik Svedäng, Henrik Svedäng

“…Such uncertainties make evaluating stock status and the efficiency of eel management plans (EMPs) difficult. …”
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Direct Pore‐Scale Numerical Simulation of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation by Mohammad Amin Razbani, Espen Jettestuen, Anja Røyne

“…MICP is simulated in a sample porous geometry in 2D using a native geochemical solver and a lattice Boltzmann solver that handles diffusive transport. We present reactive‐transport factors to up‐scale pore‐scale effects and quantify the efficiency of MICP at different stages of the process. …”
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Dynamic analysis of bi-material cathode in lithium-ion battery capacitors by DRT method by Zhang Guo, Chihua Lu, Zhien Liu, Ningfeng Wang, Yabin An, Chen Li, Yanan Xu, Xianzhong Sun, Xiong Zhang, Kai Wang, Yanwei Ma

“…Distribution of relaxation times method allows for efficient analysis of dynamic characteristics by deconvolving electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. …”
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Effect of the Total Saponins of <i>Bupleurum chinense</i> DC. Water Extracts Following Ultrafiltration Pretreatment on Macroporous Resin Adsorption by Ruihong Wang, Hongbo Liu, Zhishu Tang, Huaxu Zhu, Huan Liu, Ran Guo, Zhongxing Song, Hongbo Xu, Bo Li, Guolong Li, Yue Zhang

“…Macroporous resin is an efficient separation technology that plays a crucial role in the separation and purification of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). …”
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Structural Battery Electrolytes Based on a Cross‐Linked Methacrylate Polymer and a Protic Ionic Liquid: Is There an Optimal Composition? by Nicole Abdou, Achilleas Pipertzis, Richa Chaudhary, Lars Evenäs, Johanna Xu, Leif E. Asp, Jan Swenson, Anna Martinelli

“…Their use results in a significant mass reduction, thereby improving fuel efficiency and enabling a shift to sustainable energy. …”
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Automatic and Rapid Discrimination of Cotton Genotypes by Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics by Hai-Feng Cui, Zi-Hong Ye, Lu Xu, Xian-Shu Fu, Cui-Wen Fan, Xiao-Ping Yu

“…This paper reports the application of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and pattern recognition methods to rapid and automatic discrimination of the genotypes (parent, transgenic, and parent-transgenic hybrid) of cotton plants. Diffuse reflectance NIR spectra of representative cotton seeds (n=120) and leaves (n=123) were measured in the range of 4000–12000 cm−1. …”
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Bifacial single glass encapsulation of solar module – An effective solution to enhance reliability via breathability by Yihua Yu, Zhan Wang, Hailong Sun, Deng Tang, Jingshuai Song, Jianwei Lin

“…Breathability ensures PV module higher reliability as well as high efficiency by removal of water and acetic acid and eventually results in more annual power generation. …”
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The NaBH4 Reduction and pH Effects on the Optical Property of Bismuth Vanadate by Riapanitra Anung, Julian Haryanto Michael, Setyaningtyas Tien, Riyani Kapti, Nur Handayani Santi

“…Optical absorption data using a UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer showed that the reduction process increases the maximum absorption edge to 575 nm and reduces the band gap energy to 2.78 eV at high pH. …”
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