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Highly Efficient Mg0.75Ce0.25Fe12O19 @ZIF-67 Heterojunction Co-catalyst for Photo-reduction of Rhodamine B
This research presents a comprehensive investigation into the synthesis and application of novel composite photocatalysts, namely Mg0.75Ce0.25Fe12O19@ZIF-67 for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye under sunl...
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Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, energy framework, NBO-NLO analysis of new ethyl 2-benzoyl-3,3-bis(methylthio)acrylate
The current study focuses on the synthesis of a new organic compound namely, ethyl 2-benzoyl-3,3-bis(methylthio)acrylate, whose structural characterization was performed by single-crystal X-ray analysis. The c...
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Superior electrochemical properties of Na3V2(PO4)2F3/rGO composite cathode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries
Na3V2(PO4)2F3 has garnered attention as a promising cathode material, primarily due to its substantial theoretical capacity, high operating voltage, and high structural stability. Nonetheless, this material suffe...
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Applicability of edible Candelilla wax composite blended with Bryophyllumpinnatum extract to prolong shelf life of fruits/vegetables
Candelilla wax (CW) is a natural lipid source that can be used to make biodegradable and edible coatings and films for fruits. However, CW alone does not provide sufficient antimicrobial and antioxidant proper...
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Preparation of neutron activated concrete reference material for gamma-ray spectrometry measurement
Neutron activated concrete reference material for measurement of residual radioactivity by gamma-ray spectrometry has been prepared. The main radionuclides were 60Co, 152Eu, 54Mn, 154Eu and 134Cs. One-way ANOVA h...
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Open AccessFocused review on factors affecting martensitic stainless steels and super martensitic stainless steel passive film in the oil and gas field
Martensitic and super martensitic stainless steels are widely used in the oil and gas industry for general corrosion mitigation in the presence of sweet corrosion (CO2) and sour corrosion (H2S), providing a cost-...
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Nano-water hyacinth protein adsorbent as soil amendment alleviates cadmium stress in common bean seedlings by improving soil enzymes and mitigating oxidative stress
Heavy metal pollution is a serious environmental problem. Most of the current techniques used to mitigate the toxic effects of heavy metals have limitations. This creates an urgent need to explore safer and mo...
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Synthesis of multifunctional flexible polymeric PVA/PEG blend nanocomposite films filled with AZO nanoparticles
In the present work, flexible polymeric nanocomposite film of poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(ethylene glycol) (PVA–PEG) blend filled with aluminum (Al)-doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanoparticles has been successfully synt...
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Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals in interior dust from college campus
Contamination of college campus dust with heavy metals and the calculation of their ecological and health risks to the students and staff did not receive much attention except in recent years. This study aims ...
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Thermal Properties of Biopolymer Films: Insights for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications
Poor thermal stability of packaging materials represents a significant obstacle impeding their applications as alternatives to non-biodegradable plastics in the food packaging sector. The thermal stability of ...
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Open AccessDesign of a novel multi-epitope vaccine against Marburg virus using immunoinformatics studies
Marburg virus (MARV) is a highly contagious and virulent agent belonging to Filoviridae family. MARV causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates. Owing to its highly virulent nature, preventi...
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Open AccessEnhancing the quality of lentil proteins via combination with whey proteins based on a dual process: a novel strategy through the incorporation of complexation and fermentation
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in develo** a distinguished alternative to human consumption of animal-based proteins. The application of lentil proteins in the food industry is typically ...
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Coordination, Equilibria, and Stability of Zn(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Pb(II), and Hg(II) Metal Complexes with 4-(2-Pyridylazo)resorcinol in Aqueous/Ethanol Solutions
A potentiometric investigation has been undertaken to illustrate the coordination competence of 4-(2-pyridylazo) resorcinol through its reaction with particular metal ions Zn2+, Cu2+, Ni2+, Co2+, Pb2+, and Hg2+, ...
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Low Flammability Polymers Based on Phosphorus-Containing Methacrylates
To reduce the flammability of polymers, functional flame retardants have become widespread, among which phosphorus-containing methacrylates occupy a special place. Despite the well-developed issues of their sy...
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Enhancing refinery heavy oil fractions analytical performance through real-time predicative modeling
This study introduces a suite of robust models aimed to advance the determination of physiochemical properties in heavy oil refinery fractions. By integrating real-time analytical technique inside the refinery...
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Investigating the optical properties and electronic structure of gallium phosphide nanotubes doped with arsenic via implementing first-principles calculations
This study investigates the impact of arsenic do** on the optical characteristics and electronic structure of zigzag (8, 0) and armchair (4, 4) gallium phosphide nanotubes using first-principles calculations...
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Application of imidazolium-based ionic liquids as electrolytes for supercapacitors with superior performance at a wide temperature range
A potential new family of adaptable, ecologically acceptable solvent systems are ionic liquids (ILs). This study is the first to offer a new method for using imidazolium-based ILs as affordable, anti-corrosion...
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Fabrication, Physical, Optical and γ-Ray Absorption Characteristics of Bi3+ Ions Doped Borate Barium Fluoride Ytterbium Glasses: Role of the Substitution of B2O3/Bi2O3 in the Borate Glass System
Bi3+ ions doped borate barium fluoride glasses with nominal compositions of (59-x)B2O3 + 20BaF2 + 20Li2O + 1Yb2O3 + xBi2O3 with x = 0 (BBLYBi-0), 1 (BBLYBi-1), 3 (BBLYBi-3), 5 (BBLYBi-5), and 7 (BBLYBi-7) mol% ha...
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Open Access5Ni/MgO and 5Ni/MgO + MOx (M = Zr, Ti, Al) Catalyst for Hydrogen Production via Dry Reforming of Methane: Promotor-Free, Cost-Effective, and Handy Catalyst System
Utilization of CO2 as a promising oxidant under dry reforming methane (DRM) can mitigate two greenhouse gases (CO2 and CH4) together, as well as DRM reaction may be a source of H2 energy in future. The cost-effec...
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Matrix- and surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization–mass spectrometry analysis of fingermark components for forensic studies: current trends and future prospects
The chemical analysis of fingermarks (FMs) has attracted considerable attention in the realm of forensic investigations. Techniques based on direct ionization of a sample by laser irradiation, specifically mat...