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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Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating by Yeontaek Lee, Kayoung Son, Yejin Jo, Seung Hyun Lee, Jeuhee Lee, Tae Young Kim, Seonghyeon Eom, Youn‐Hoo Hwang, Dae‐Eun Kim, Inhee Choi, Jung Seung Lee, Jungmok Seo

“…SLIME enables the formation of ultra‐low friction surfaces, robust anti‐fouling properties, and effective diffusion barrier functionality without requiring intricate fabrication processes or specialized equipment. …”
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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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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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Dynamically Cyclic Fe2+/Fe3+ Active Sites as Electron and Proton-Feeding Centers Boosting CO2 Photoreduction Powered by Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation by Ben Lei, Gaofeng Zhou, Zhongyou Gong, Chao Liu, Ying Zhou, Vitaliy P. Guro, Yanjuan Sun, Jianping Sheng, Fan Dong

“…This work offers a cost-effective and efficient approach for synergetic CO2 photoreduction driven by organic synthesis, advancing solar energy utilization.…”
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Development and optimization of an electrohydrodynamic dehydrator using ANN-GA for improved energy performance by Chakrit Suvanjumrat, Klar Kongsarai, Piyamon Phong-arom, Namnguen Chumphong, Machimontorn Promtong, Jetsadaporn Priyadumkol

“…The moisture ratio function was derived from the moisture transport equation for the ring-shaped pineapple slices and fitted to the experimental data. The diffusion coefficient extracted from the moisture ratio function was used to assess the drying kinetics, while SEC was used to evaluate the energy efficiency of the EHD dehydrator under different parameter settings. …”
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Mechanical Agitation-Assisted Transmembrane Drug Delivery by Magnetically Powered Spiky Nanorobots by Xiaojia Liu, Zihan Xu, Yanan Che, Zichang Guo, Dongdong Jin, Qianqian Wang, Ning Liu, Xing Ma, Zhilu Yang

“…Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation revealed that the mechanism of mechanical intervention regulated permeability of the bilayer lipid membrane, allowing for enhanced transmembrane diffusion of small cargo molecules. An in vitro study demonstrated that these nanorobots can markedly enhance the efficiency of drug entry into tumor cells, thus improving the effectiveness of tumor therapy under magnetic activation in vivo. …”
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Influence of temperature and mango pulp thickness on the performance of batch window refractance dryer by Samrawit Kasse Gebeyehu, Aynadis Molla Asemu, Abiy Solomon Haile, Messenbet Geremew Kassa

“…The study examined the dryer’s overall energy efficiency, as well as the drying kinetics and behavior of mango pulp, using thin-layer drying models and Fick’s law of diffusion. …”
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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

“…The three-dimensional carbon aerogel-based porous structures provide diffusion channels for oxygen molecules, excellent electrical conductivity, and abundant ORR reaction sites. …”
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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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Preparation and properties of porous TaC foam ceramic filter by Qiao Yu, Wei Sun, Tian Tian, Junjie Xu, Yuzhu Shen, Xiang Xiong

“…PTC-Co demonstrated good corrosion resistance, with its main component still being TaC, experiencing a mass loss of approximately 1.45 %, effectively blocking the diffusion of carbon particles and efficiently filtering high-temperature gases of Si, Si2C, and SiC2.…”
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Blastomycosis of the scrotum: Not a fun guy by Duncan Petrik, Dylan Hoare, Megan MacGillivray, Daniel Ricciuto

“…Infection from inhalation of its conidia has diffuse clinical manifestations. These can include genitourinary system infections which may manifest as ulcerative, draining skin lesions. …”
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Enhanced Stability and Prolonged Insect-Repellent Action of Essential Oil-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers by Aspasia Kechagia, Virginia D. Dimaki, Elena Mourelatou, Konstantinos Avgoustakis, Fotini N. Lamari, Sophia Hatziantoniou

“…Release kinetics revealed diffusion-based release mechanisms, with the NLC providing a more sustained release than the CE. …”
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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

“…Toxin removal was initially dominated by diffusion mechanisms, gradually transitioning to adsorption over time. …”
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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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