Synthesis of low dimensional boron nitride nanomaterials for thermal management applications by Acapulco, JAI

“…The lower melting point of magnesium borate compared to the synthesis temperature enabled the formation of catalyst droplets that was found to be crucial to generating the nanotubular structure. …”

Development of Biosensor for Determination of Cd(11) and Hg(11) Ion by Exploiting MWCNT/Peptide Nanohybrid Modified Au Electrode by Abdul Rahman, Nadiah

“…The sensitivity expressed as the slope of linear region of calibration curve was 6 x 10-6 A/ppm in borate buffer (pH 3) and 8 x 10-7 A/ppm in acetate buffer (pH 2). …”
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Parametric amplification as a single-shot time-resolved off-harmonic probe for laser–matter interactions by Filip Grepl, Maksym Tryus, Timofej Chagovets, Daniele Margarone

“…We have demonstrated a new method for temporal resolution of the rapid dynamics ( $\sim 170$ fs) of plasma evolution within a single laser shot based on the generation of several consecutive probe pulses from a single beta barium borate-based optical parametric amplifier using a fraction of the driver pulse with the possibility to adjust the central wavelengths and delays of particular pulses by optical delay lines. …”
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Research Progress of Bonding Agents and Their Performance Evaluation Methods by Junyan Gan, Xue Zhang, Wei Zhang, Rui Hang, Wuxi Xie, Yunfei Liu, Wen Luo, Yu Chen

“…In the current paper, the bonding mechanisms and research progress of different types of bonding agents such as alcohol amine bonding agents, borate ester bonding agents, aziridine bonding agents, hydantoin bonding agents, neutral polymer bonding agents, and so on, are reviewed and discussed. …”
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Mixed alkali effect on borosilicate glass structure with vanadyl ion as spin probe by B Nagamani, Ch Srinivasu

“…FTIR and Raman spectral techniques were used to identify the structural groups of the borates and silicates that are formed with addition of modifiers. …”
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Non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysts toward the oxygen evolution reaction by Wu, Zhi-Peng, Lu, Xue Feng, Zang, Shuang-Quan, Lou, David Xiong Wen

“…Beginning with the introduction of some evaluation criteria for the OER, the current OER electrocatalysts are reviewed, with the classification of metals/alloys, oxides, hydroxides, chalcogenides, phosphides, phosphates/borates, and other compounds, along with their advantages and shortcomings. …”
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Characterization Of Halogen-Free Core Material With Various Flame Retardants by Lim, Patrick Wye Kheong

“…The effect of three different types of halogen-free flame retardants, which are the intumescent ammonium polyphosphates (APP), melamine cyanurate (MC) and calcium borate (CaB) on epoxy/glass fiber composites was studied. …”
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Rational Screening of High-Voltage Electrolytes and Additives for Use in LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄-Based Li-Ion Batteries by Oleg A. Drozhzhin, Vitalii A. Shevchenko, Zoia V. Bobyleva, Anastasia M. Alekseeva, Evgeny V. Antipov

“…Some of the solutions were based on the standard 1 M LiPF₆ in EC:DMC:DEC = 1:1:1 with/without additives, such as fluoroethylene carbonate, lithium bis(oxalate) borate and lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate. More concentrated solutions of LiPF₆ in EC:DMC:DEC = 1:1:1 were also studied. …”
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Validation of Boron Analytical Methods on Standard Reference Material Tomato Leaves from NIST No. 1573a with Isothermal Distillation by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry by Isna Lailatusholihah, Roto, Agus Kuncaka, Ninik Triayu Susparini

“…In the distillation of ester borane, an esterification reaction occurs between borate and ethanol. Validation of isothermal distillation methods by UV-Vis spectrometry needs to be done to obtain specific, accurate, and reproducible results. …”
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A novel enzymatic assay for the identification of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase modulators by Andrew Parkins, Georgios Pantouris

“…We detail initiation and completion of the enzymatic reaction followed by detection of remaining substrate in the form of enol-HPP/borate complex. This assay is applicable for high-throughput screening.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Parkins et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.…”
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HETERO-BI-METALLIC AND TRI-METALLIC COMPLEXES CONTAINING BOTH ELECTRON RELEASING AND ELECTRON ACCEPTING REDOX CENTERS by Beer, P, Jones, C, Mccleverty, J, Sidebotham, R

“…The new complexes [M(η5-C5H4CH2O)2Mo(NO)L{black star}]; M = Fe or Ru and L{black star} = (hydro)tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate, which contain a chelating metallocene ligand, have been prepared and characterised along with the related trimetallic complex [{Fe(η5-C5H5)(η5-C5H4CH2O)}2Mo(NO)L{black star}]. …”

Structural characterisation of a layered double hydroxide nanosheet. by Funnell, N, Wang, Q, Connor, L, Tucker, MG, O'Hare, D, Goodwin, A

“…We report the atomic-scale structure of a Zn₁₅₂Al-borate layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheet, as determined by reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) modelling of X-ray total scattering data. …”

Investigating the graphitization mechanism of SiO(2) nanoparticles in chemical vapor deposition. by Bachmatiuk, A, Börrnert, F, Grobosch, M, Schäffel, F, Wolff, U, Scott, A, Zaka, M, Warner, J, Klingeler, R, Knupfer, M, Büchner, B, Rümmeli, M

“…The inclusion of triethyl borate apparently accelerates the process and leads to improved yields. …”

A GENERAL-ROUTE TO SANDWICH AND HALF-SANDWICH TITANIUM IMIDO COMPLEXES - X-RAY STRUCTURE OF [TI(ETA(4)-ME(8)TAA)(NBU(T))] (ME(4)TAA=TETRAMETHYLDIBENZOTETRAAZA[14]ANNULENE) by Dunn, S, Batsanov, A, Mountford, P

“…The readily available complex [Ti(NBut)Cl2(Bu tpy)2] (Butpy = 4-tert-butylpyridine) is a useful precursor to a range of sandwich- and half-sandwich titanium imido derivatives including [Ti(η-C9H4Me3) (NBut)Cl(Butpy)] (C9H4Me3 = trimethylindenyl), [Ti(η-C5H5)2(NBu t)(Butpy)], [Ti(dmbpz)(NBut)Cl(Bu tpy)] [dmbpz = tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl) borate] and [Ti(η4-Mentaa)(NBut)] {n = 4 or 8; Me (4 or 8)taa = (tetra- or octa-)methyl-dibenzotetraaza[14]annulene respectively}.…”

Biocatalytic cross-linking of pectic polysaccharides for designed food functionality: structures, mechanisms, and reactions by Abang Zaidel, Dayang Norulfairuz, Meyera, Anne S.

“…This review highlights the mechanisms of formation of functional pectic polysaccharide cross-links, including covalent cross-links (notably phenolic esters and uronyl ester linkages) and non-covalent, ionic cross-links (which involve calcium and borate ester links). The treatise examines how such cross-links can be designed via specific enzymatic reactions, and highlights the most recent data concerning enzyme catalyzed engineering of cross-links for in situ structural design of functional properties of foods.…”

Progress in manufacturing technologies : special topic volume with invited peer reviewed papers only / by Zuo, Dunwen, editor, Guo, Hun, Xu, Ji, editor, Wang, Taiyong, editor, Tang, Guoxing, editor, Chen, Zhiwei

“…Researchers working in engineering and other fields in China, Australia, and the US discuss such topics as a method for the identification of an alloy's non-crystalline structure; a study on micro-cylindrical electrode fabrication in electrochemical machining; finite element analysis of ultrasonic vibration assisted turning of ferrous metals; the homogenous design of large area film hollow cathode plasma graft polymerization; the FEM numerical simulation of die spinning with a three-dimensional model; the preparation and characterization of a nano zinc borate/epoxide resin composite; construction wastes recycling; an adaptive dynamic clone selection strategy for optimization; fault diagnosis; and the effect of the impact load on the main welding outer cylinder of large aircraft landing gear.…”

Fabrication and Applications of Potentiometric Membrane Sensors Based on Specific Recognition Sites for the Measurement of the Quinolone Antibacterial Drug Gemifloxacin by Gamal A.E. Mostafa, Essam A. Ali, Rashad A. Alsalahi, Haitham Alrabiah

“…The sensors were also employed as end-point indicators for titrating GF with sodium tetraphenyl borate.…”
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Boric Acid Modified Chitosan Scaffolds Chemically Crosslinked by Genipin by Luka Dornjak, Karla Ostojić, Teodoro Klaser, Inga Urlić, Anamarija Rogina

“…Borate ions tend to form complexes with hydroxyl groups, however, such physical interactions between boron and chitosan functional groups result in poor encapsulation efficiency. …”
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Monometallic and bimetallic titanium κ1‑amidinate complexes as olefin polymerization catalysts by Collins, R, Russell, A, Scott, R, Bernardo, R, van Doremaele, G, Berthoud, A, Mountford, P

“…Detailed olefin copolymerization studies for forming EPDM from ethylene, propylene, and certain dienes were carried out with mono- and bimetallic catalysts and borate and borane activators. Catalyst–activator effects on polymerization productivity and polymer composition relationships were mapped. …”

Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Films From Sago Starch and Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Blends by Widiarto, Sonny

“…Glycerol was used as a plasticizer. Sodium borate (borax) and glutaraldehyde were used to increase the compatibility of sago starch and PVA. …”
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