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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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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Optimization of Dust Spray Parameters for Simulated LiDAR Sensor Contamination in Autonomous Vehicles Using a Face-Centered Composite Design by Sungho Son, Hyunmi Lee, Jiwoong Yang, Jungki Lee, Jeongah Jang, Charyung Kim, Joonho Jun, Hyungwon Park, Sunyoung Park, Woongsu Lee

“…Both experiments used the same response variable (point cloud data) interactions to stepwise analyze particle transfer and spatial diffusion. The resulting optimal conditions offer a standard basis for evaluating LiDAR cleaning performance and may help improve cleaning efficiency and maintenance strategies.…”
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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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Interactions between dynamic recrystallization and dynamic precipitation during hot forming of magnesium alloy: Multilevel cellular automaton modeling by Yu-Ying He, Li-Ping Lei, Gang Fang

“…Multiple physical metallurgical mechanisms, including variations in dislocation with work hardening (WH) and dynamic recovery (DRV), DRX, DP, and solute diffusion, are integrated and interconnected by their mutual effects. …”
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Impact of Electromagnetic Field on the Physicochemical Properties, Permeability, and Accumulation of Salicylic Acid by Karolina Zyburtowicz-Ćwiartka, Anna Nowak, Anna Muzykiewicz-Szymańska, Łukasz Kucharski, Maciej Konopacki, Rafał Rakoczy, Paula Ossowicz-Rupniewska

“…In vitro transdermal studies using porcine skin and Franz diffusion cells revealed that pulsed magnetic fields—especially with a 5 s on/5 s off cycle—and rotating magnetic fields at 30–50 Hz significantly enhanced drug permeation compared to controls. …”
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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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Capsule phase microextraction methodology: Applications and future perspective by Shaikh Manirul Haque, Abuzar Kabir, Torki Zughaibi, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Bharti Jain, Rajeev Jain, Masoom Raza Siddiqui

“…A key advantage of CPME is the reusability of microextraction capsules, which enhances cost-efficiency and environmental friendliness. The technique employs inorganic–organic hybrid sorbents and integrates multiple functions, such as filtration and diffusion, within a single device, thereby simplifying the extraction workflow.This review highlights various aspects of the CPME methodology, including a schematic overview of the extraction process and the instrumentation used for post-extraction analysis. …”
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Recent advancements and sustainable solutions in adsorption-based cooling systems integrated with renewable energy sources and industrial waste heat: A review by Sumit Kumar Singh, Dibakar Rakshit, K Ravi Kumar, Anurag Agarwal

“…A system having numerous beds offers a continual cooling effect and having minimal dead mass operates more efficiently. Combining all the contributing elements listed above provides superior outcomes and efficient performance for adsorption cooling systems. …”
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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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Hollow-Structured Carbon-Coated Co_xNi_ySe₂ Assembled with Ultrasmall Nanoparticles for Enhanced Sodium-Ion Battery Performance by Chao Wang, Weijie Si, Xiongwu Kang

“…The ample internal space of HS-Co_xNi_ySe₂@C effectively accommodated volume expansion during the charge and discharge processes, and the large surface area enabled sufficient contact between the electrode and electrolyte and shortened the diffusion path of sodium ions for a feasible electrochemical reaction. …”
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Vanadium remediation from polluted wastewater using a novel non-conventional adsorbent by Manar Banwan Hasan, Suha Anwer Ibrahim, Nisreen Mizher Rahmah, Thekra Atta Ibrahim, Alaa Hani Alminshid, Mohammed Nsaif Abbas

“…The obtained results indicated that the vanadium recovery efficiency reached 81 % and was in direct proportion to the pH, agitation speed, and contact time, and inversely with other variables, while adsorption capacity reaching 0.1 mg/g. …”
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Gout management using uricase and sodium citrate hollow mesoporous nanomotors by Lu Liu, Xiurong Li, Yongxian Chen, Junbin Gao, Yuejun Jiang, Yicheng Ye, Peng Wang, Fei Peng, Yingfeng Tu

“…Here we develop a self-cascade nanomotor with high efficiency toward simultaneous uric acid (UA) degradation and H2O2 elimination on the basis of UOx and sodium citrate loading in amine functionalized hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles (AHMSNs). …”
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Lithium extraction by extractant confined in Pickering emulsion by Enze Li, Zelong Li, Qiancheng Xia, Feiyu Zhang, Zhangqi Liang, Zhaozan Xu, Guandao Gao, Hu Li, Fangqin Cheng

“…We propose that the tiny gaps between SiO2 particles serve as Li+ transport channels, in which the interfacial electric field generated by surface charges of SiO2 particles and the confinement effect within these gaps synergistically enhance Li+ dehydration and diffusion.…”
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Sustainability Drivers and Sustainable Development Goals-Based Indicator System for Prefabricated Construction Adoption—A Case of Developing Economies by Janappriya Jayawardana, Malindu Sandanayake, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, Asela K. Kulatunga, Guomin Zhang

“…The statistical analysis highlighted a reduced overall project time, the efficient consumption of materials, and overall project cost savings as the most significant SDs. …”
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One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors by Qianwen Duan, Hongjie Kang, Cuiling Guan, Xueming Zhao, Haidong Zhao, Buqin Jing, Zhen Lu, Feng Feng

“…This structure not only provided abundant electrochemical reaction sites, but also improved the electrical conductivity and ion diffusion, contributing to the overall performance of supercapacitors. …”
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High hydrogen permeation resistance achieved in a novel (AlCrZr)O ternary oxide nanofilm by Liyu Zheng, Zhongyang Zheng, Youwei Yan, Xinyun Wang, Heping Li

“…The amorphous layer without grain boundaries complicated the hydrogen diffusion pathways and effectively increased the hydrogen resistance. …”
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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

“…Toxin removal was initially dominated by diffusion mechanisms, gradually transitioning to adsorption over time. …”
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Antimicrobial activities of Diltiazem Hydrochloride: drug repurposing approach by Omar K. Alduaij, Rageh K. Hussein, Sharif Abu Alrub, Sabry A. H. Zidan

“…Biofilm formation poses a significant challenge to antibiotic efficiency due to the difficulty of penetrating antibiotics through the sticky microbial aggregates. …”
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Enhanced Topical Delivery of Methotrexate via Transferosome-Loaded Microneedle Array Patch: Formulation, Optimization, and In Vitro–In Vivo Assessment by Snehal Shinde, Anil Kumar Singh, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Amarjitsing Rajput, Sudarshan Singh

“…<b>Methods:</b> A design of experiment was used assess the effect of phospholipid content and edge activator type on vesicle size and entrapment efficiency (EE) to fabricate and optimize transferosome-loaded MTX. …”
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