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Thermodynamics
Barbara Cristina Campos Ribeiro, Emilio Ramos Cintra, Eliana Martins Lima, Luis Antonio Dantas Silva, Danielle Guimaraes Almeida Diniz
Summary: Testosterone, a poorly water-soluble cholesterol-derived hormone, was formulated into a liquid self-emulsifying drug delivery system (L-SEDDS) to improve its bioavailability. Pre-formulation studies were conducted to investigate the compatibility of testosterone with oils and surfactants, and the selection of excipients for the development of L-SEDDS.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Le Thi Thu Hien, Anne Gobin, Duong Thi Lim, Dang Tran Quan, Nguyen Thi Hue, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vu Thi Kim Dung, Pham Ha Linh
Summary: Soil salinity has a significant impact on agricultural production, especially in low-lying coastal areas where saltwater intrusion is a growing concern. Monitoring salinity is challenging due to the influence of soil moisture on the soil's spectral signature. The study found that Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy can be used to map salt-affected soils, particularly in inaccessible areas. Advancements in thermal satellite sensors may provide possibilities for monitoring soil salinity in the future.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kornelia Lach, Aneta Kowal, Marta Perek-Polnik, Pawel Jakubczyk, Christopher J. Arthur, Wioletta Bal, Monika Drogosiewicz, Bozenna Dembowska-Baginska, Wieslawa Grajkowska, Jozef Cebulski, Radoslaw Chaber
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of FTIR spectroscopy as a diagnostic tool for medulloblastoma (MB). The results showed significant differences in FTIR spectra between MB and normal brain tissue, indicating that FTIR spectroscopy can be used to differentiate them to some extent. Therefore, it may be a valuable method to expedite and enhance histological diagnosis.
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Construction & Building Technology
Bevinahalli Prakash Sharath, Kusumadhar Snehal, B. B. Das, Salim Barbhuiya
Summary: This experimental research investigates the influence of geopolymerization factors on the physiomechanical properties of fly ash-based aggregates. It was found that adding burnt lime significantly improves the physical and mechanical characteristics, while the pelletization efficiency is higher for aggregates with ground granulated blast furnace slag. Increasing the dosage of Na2O and mineral admixture enhances the quantified amount of hydration products. The content of Na2O has a significant impact on the engineering properties of fly ash-based aggregates.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seth T. Kazmer, Gunter Hartel, Harley Robinson, Renee S. Richards, Kexin Yan, Sebastiaan J. van Hal, Raymond Chan, Andrew Hind, David Bradley, Fabian Zieschang, Daniel J. Rawle, Thuy T. Le, David W. Reid, Andreas Suhrbier, Michelle M. Hill
Summary: This study investigates the biochemical changes and potential diagnostic use of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy in COVID-19 screening. It demonstrates that SARS-CoV-2 infection induces significant changes in culture supernatant and oral lavage samples, including aggregated proteins and RNA. The study also develops a predictive model for COVID-19 using saliva samples and highlights alterations in beta-sheet structures in secreted proteins as a common response to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Materials Science, Composites
Vinyas Mahesh, Athul S. Joseph, Vishwas Mahesh, Dineshkumar Harursampath
Summary: The study focuses on experimentally evaluating the thermal behavior of extruded glycol-modified poly(ethylene terephthalate) comonomers reinforced with short carbon fibers and organically modified montmorillonite nanoclay for 3D printing applications.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Faheem Sadiq Bhat, Mohammad Shafi Mir
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of nano aluminum trioxide (Al2O3) as a modifier for bituminous binder. Various tests and analyses were conducted to evaluate the performance of nano Al2O3-modified bituminous binders at high and intermediate temperatures. The results show that the incorporation of nano Al2O3 improves the durability and thermal stability of the bituminous binders.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
No'ad Shanas, William Querido, Jack Oswald, Karl Jepsen, Erin Carter, Cathleen Raggio, Nancy Pleshko
Summary: Applications of vibrational spectroscopy to assess bone disease and therapeutic interventions are continually advancing. Different bone compositions were observed among the control wildtype (WT) and OIM groups using NIR spectral analysis, with NIR parameters showing greater sensitivity to bone composition differences.
APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Sad Atia, Khaled Zeggagh, Slimane Hadjout, Agustin Etxeberria, Zitouni Benabdelghani
Summary: In this study, semiconducting organic materials based on polyaniline and polyvinylpyrrolidone were prepared using in situ polymerization method in acidic aqueous solution. The results showed that the PANI/PVP blends exhibited excellent miscibility and improved thermal stability, as well as enhanced semiconducting properties.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Min Huang, Yihan Mao, Yuzhu Mao, Hongshun Yang
Summary: The effects of adding xylitol and maltitol on the gelation properties of kappa-carrageenan in real food systems were studied. The results showed that both xylitol and maltitol improved the gel network of kappa-carrageenan, with maltitol having a stronger effect.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yashvir Singh, Amneesh Singla, Nishant Kumar Singh, Abhishek Sharma
Summary: This study investigated the use of solar thermochemical pyrolysis technique to convert non-edible jojoba seed-based biomass into bio-oil. The bio-oil produced was analyzed and assessed for its viability as a fuel candidate. The highest bio-oil output of 22% was achieved at a reactor temperature of 200-350 degrees C, with a 48% yield of biochar. The chemical composition of the bio-oil indicated its potential as a petroleum fuel in engine applications, with a high carbon percentage and low oxygen content.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Pradeep Kumar Jena, Jyoti Ranjan Mohanty, Subhakanta Nayak
Summary: Surface modification of natural fibers is crucial for enhancing their compatibility with polymer matrices in the development of eco-friendly composite materials. This study investigates the effects of different surface modifications on vetiver fibers in terms of mechanical and thermal properties, and finds that benzoylation treatment shows superior performance compared to other treatments.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Subhakanta Nayak, Priyaranjan Samal, Chandrabhanu Malla, Manoj Kumar Pradhan, Sujit Kumar Khuntia, Jagannath Mohapatra, Pradeep Kumar Jena, Saroj Kumar Patra, Bijaya Bijeta Nayak, Suchismita Swain
Summary: This research focuses on developing a new material by reinforcing chemically treated Eleusine Indica (EI) fiber with epoxy resin as matrix. The mechanical and thermal properties of composites reinforced with treated fibers were enhanced due to surface modification. The composites with 20 wt% fiber concentration showed good tensile strength, Young's modulus, and impact strength. The findings provide a concept for using composites in automotive parts for improved fuel efficiency.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Jeremy Xuan Yu Chew, Zi Heng Lim, Y. Qi, Guangcan Zhou, Guangya Zhou
Summary: Infrared devices are increasingly used in various applications. This paper introduces a novel dispersive spectrometer that has high-throughput and decoupled spectral resolution. The proposed spectrometer utilizes a two-stage Hadamard transform encoding process to increase the signal-to-noise ratio. With a single-pixel detector, the system can be easily implemented in other desired wavelengths. Additionally, a method is developed to remove the need for uniform illumination and improve the ease of device design for in situ measurement.
Article
Forestry
Mojgan Vaziri, Olov Karlsson, Lars Abrahamsson, Chia-Feng Lin, Dick Sandberg
Summary: This study demonstrates that welding treatment leads to higher hydrophobicity and lower water uptake and swelling in pine joints, while beech joints show increased hydrophobicity, decreased water uptake, but increased swelling. The welding process increases specific absorption bands in pine and beech, promoting a dense structure in the joints.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Madeeha Riaz, Manahil Najam, Hina Imtiaz, Farooq Bashir, Tousif Hussain
Summary: This study focuses on the structural and biological analysis of Zn-Cu based biodegradable alloys for orthopedic applications. The results indicate that the alloys have good electrical conductivity and biocompatibility, with potential for promoting bone growth and healing process. Additionally, the alloys exhibit a low corrosion rate and improved corrosion resistance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rijo Rajeev, Sk Safikul Islam, Anitha Varghese, Gurumurthy Hegde, Suryasarathi Bose
Summary: In this study, a facile and selective electrochemical sensor was developed for the sensing of guanosine. The sensor utilized a unique porous structure and ordered framework, enabling linear detection of guanosine concentration in the range of 0.123-720 μM under specific conditions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rafael V. M. Freire, Dominique Celeste de A. Dias, Jose Yago Rodrigues Silva, Dayane Kelly Dias do Nascimento Santos, Larissa T. Jesus, Ricardo O. Freire, Severino A. Junior
Summary: This study reports the extraction and isolation of euphol from nature, its adsorption in nanosized ZIF-8, and the efficacy of this system against cancer cells. Experimental and simulation results show that ZIF-8 can enhance the effectiveness of euphol against cancer cells and selectively target cancer cells.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Maha M. Almoneef, Maymunah Alwehaibi, Khalid M. Ortashi, Wadha Alenazi, Fatimah S. Alfaifi, Shareefa Alahmariye, Asma Alangery, Warda Ali Alghoubiri, Haia Aldosari
Summary: In this study, magnesium-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized. The research findings show that magnesium doping can alter the crystal structure and optical properties of zinc oxide, while enhancing its dielectric constant.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
F. J. Willars-Rodriguez, I. R. Chaverz-Urbiola, M. A. Hernandez-Landaverde, A. Zavala-Franco, E. A. Chavez-Urbiola, P. Vorobiev, Yu V. Vorobiev
Summary: This study focuses on manganese doped CdS thin films synthesized by chemical bath deposition. The incorporation of Mn2+ cations in CdS was found to influence the crystalline structure, morphology, and optoelectronic properties. Doped thin films exhibited a uniform hexagonal structure, changed growth orientation, and showed scale-like and needle-like morphologies. The bandgap and rectification speed of Schottky diodes were modified by introducing manganese. This study suggests the potential for affordable high-speed optoelectronic devices.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Javidi, Hooman Karimi Abadeh, Fatemeh Namazi, Hamid Reza Yazdanpanah, Narjes Shirvani Shiri
Summary: This study investigated the synergistic effect of temperature, solution velocity, and sulphuric acid concentration on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel using response surface methodology. The results showed that temperature affected anodic reactions, solution velocity influenced cathodic reactions, and acid concentration altered the corrosion mechanisms by changing the properties of the surface layer.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Sakthivel, Thirumoorthy Kulandaivel, Kirankumar Venkatesan Savunthari, K. Mohanraj, Hans-Uwe Dahms, Aswin kumar Anbalagan, Manjunath Rangasamy, Kien-Voon Kong
Summary: In this study, saturated fatty acids were incorporated with silane to modify viscose fabric, resulting in superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties. The modified fabric showed excellent separation efficiency for oil and organic solvents, with high absorption capacity. The modified fabric also exhibited durability and retained its properties in harsh conditions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Hong Lei, Wenqing Liu, Zefang Zhang, Yi Chen, Xiaogang Hu, Xiangshan Ye
Summary: In this study, EDTA-grafted alumina composite abrasives were produced by a two-step process for the CMP of sapphire substrates. Experimental results showed that the modified abrasives exhibited better dispersion properties and significantly improved polishing efficiency, with higher material removal rates and lower surface roughness. The combination of chemical reaction and mechanical action enhanced the CMP performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shumaila Rafaqat, Bushra Perveen, Warda Raqba, Warda Imran, Arshad Hussain, Naeem Ali
Summary: This study developed a MnP-based biosensor for quantitative measurement of dye concentrations using electrochemical signals. The effects of two different dyes on MnP activity were investigated, with one dye showing inhibitory effects and the other dye having no effect. The study demonstrates the potential application of enzyme-based biosensors in dye detection and toxicological monitoring.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinyan Shi, Oguzhan Yavuz Bayraktar, Baris Bayrak, Burak Bodur, Ali Oz, Gokhan Kaplan, Abdulkadir Cuneyt Aydin
Summary: The elemental composition of precursors is crucial for the performance development of geopolymers. The use of lime instead of metakaolin increases the fluidity and mechanical properties of geopolymers, while the addition of gypsum decreases them. Furthermore, higher lime content exacerbates the negative effect of gypsum.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aayush Gupta, Kaveri Ajravat, Loveleen K. Brar, O. P. Pandey, Pandey Rajagopalan
Summary: This study focuses on the performance of Mn3O4-ZnO composite material in wastewater treatment and energy storage applications, and presents a detailed comparative analysis. Results show that the composite material with equal concentrations of Mn3O4 and ZnO exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity and high capacitance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Murugabalaji, Matruprasad Rout, Harsh Soni, Biranchi Narayan Sahoo
Summary: This study focuses on the corrosion characteristics of AA 7075 and AA 7075 based hybrid composite fabricated using stir casting and hot rolling techniques. The results show that the hybrid composite produced by hot cross rolling exhibits better corrosion resistance compared to the base metal. The addition of a small amount of graphite improves the bonding between the matrix and reinforcements, and the hot cross rolling enhances this bonding, leading to the formation of a strong passivation oxide layer and increased charge transfer resistance, thereby improving corrosion resistance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fangkun Ning, Qinghao Shi, Shuping Kong, Weitao Jia, Lifeng Ma
Summary: The paper investigates a new method of rolling sheets with variable chamfering amounts in both the transversal and normal directions. The feasibility of the technological process was tested through simulation and compared with experimental results. Three important process parameters, temperature, stress, and flow velocity, were used to evaluate the effects on chamfering amount before determining the optimal angle. The spread formula for evaluating the shape quality of the plate after ECR was obtained through testing and theory.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aqeel Abbas, M. A. Hussein, Mohamed Javid
Summary: In this study, the AM60 magnesium alloy was processed using high-energy ball milling, and the results showed that different reinforcement agents had certain effects on particle size, crystallite size, lattice strain, and dislocation density.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. S. Mahmoud, E. M. Eldesouki, W. M. Abd El-Gawad
Summary: The development of flexible and lightweight microwave-absorbing materials has become a trendy topic. This study focuses on enhancing the microwave-absorbing performance of butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber (NBR) by incorporating novel reinforcing nanofillers. The results show that the NBR nanocomposite with a loading of 16 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of LiFe 20%/Si has the best microwave-absorbing performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
