Polymer Waste-Based Highly Efficient Maleated Interfacial Modifier in iPP/SCF Composites—Some Notes on the Role of Processing in Their Thermal and Dynamic Mechanical Properties by Jesús-María García-Martínez, Emilia P. Collar

“…The adhesion of the polyamide SCF sizing and the succinic units is followed by Field Emission Scanning Electronic Microscopy (FESEM) and Synchrotron Infrared Microscopy (SIRM). …”
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Intrinsic Mechanisms of Ductile-brittle Transition for F460 Steel Welding Coarse Grained Heat Affected Zones with Different Heat Inputs by LI Jing, CAO Rui, MAO Gao-jun, LIU Dong-sheng, CHEN Jian-hong

“…The microstructure, critical event of the HAZ formed at various heat inputs (<i>E</i>) were characterized and determined by optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), and cleavage fracture stress <i>&#963;</i>_f was also calculated by ABAQUS software. …”
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Removal of fluoride in groundwater by adsorption using hydroxyapatite modified Corbula trigona shell powder by N'Zébo Sylvestre Yapo, Sadat Aw, Bi Gouessé Henri Briton, Patrick Drogui, Kouassi Benjamin Yao, Kopoin Adouby

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) analysis confirmed the formation of hydroxyapatite (HAP) after CTSP pre-treatment. …”
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The trajectory patterns of single HIV-1 virus-like particle in live CD4 cells: A real time three-dimensional multi-resolution microscopy study using encapsulated nonblinking giant... by Wei-You Li, Shuhui Yin, Szu-Wei Huang, Ming-Hui Yang, Patricia MT. Chen, Shang-Rung Wu, Kevin Welsher, Haw Yang, Yi-Ming Arthur Chen

“…Methods: The labeled of gQDs of the HIV-1 VLPs in sucrose-gradient purified viral lysates was first confirmed by Cryo-electronic microscopy and Western blot assay. After the infection with CD4 cells, the gQD-labeled VLPs were visualized and their extracellular and intracellular trajectories were recorded by 3D-MRM. …”
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Design and Study of a Photo-Switchable Polymeric System in the Presence of ZnS Nanoparticles under the Influence of UV Light Irradiation by Guadalupe del C. Pizarro, Wilson Alavia, Karen González, Héctor Díaz, Oscar G. Marambio, Rudy Martin-Trasanco, Julio Sánchez, Diego P. Oyarzún, Andrónico Neira-Carrillo

“…The photo-switchable properties of the PS-<i>b</i>-PMMA-<i>SP</i> in the presence of ZnS (NPs) were examined using UV-VIS spectroscopy, Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, optical fluorescence and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM-EDX.). The observed changes in the absorbance, fluorescence and morphology of the system were associated to the reversible interconversion of the two states of the photochromic agent which regulates the radiative deactivation of the luminescent ZnS NPs component. …”
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Effect of E-waste copper alloy additions on the microstructure and organization of Cu90PSn brazing joints by Li Bao, Jiao Yang, Shannan Zhang, Tianran Ding

“…Microstructure of base metal and brazing filler metal was studied with scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). The properties of brazing joint obtained by adding different electronic waste filler metal for smelting copper alloy were compared together. …”
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Pore types and microstructure of the black shale in the Lower Silurian, Southeast of Chongqing, China by Juan Li, Juan Li, Yukun Tian, Shan Chen, Shan Chen, Hui Zhou, Hui Zhou, Huanpeng Chi, Huanpeng Chi, Yanyan Ma, Yanyan Ma, Liyun Kong, Liyun Kong

“…In order to understand the pore system of these black shales, mercury porosimetry, surface area study, mineralogy and image analyses by scanning electronic microscopy were performed. Four major pore types (interparticle pores, intraparticle pores, organic-matter pores and microfractures) were classified under the observation of the samples. …”
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Bond testing of salty-sand concrete reinforced with different rebars by Bostel Rudney, dos Santos Ana Carolina Parapinski, Lopes Joao Bernardino de Oliveira, Willrich Fabio Luiz, Basso Rodrigo Leonardo de Oliveira, Honnicke Marcelo Goncalves

“…Conformance testing, including X-ray powder diffraction (XPD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and tensile tests, were performed on the rebars, with the aim to check the conformity of the physical, chemical and mechanical properties. …”
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Ultrastructural and dynamic studies of the endosomal compartment in Down syndrome by Botté, Alexandra, Lainé, Jeanne, Xicota, Laura, Heiligenstein, Xavier, Fontaine, Gaëlle, Kasri, Amal, Rivals, Isabelle, Goh, Pollyanna, Faklaris, Orestis, Cossec, Jack-Christophe, Morel, Etienne, Rebillat, Anne-Sophie, Nizetic, Dean, Raposo, Graça, Potier, Marie-Claude

“…In order to overtake the diffraction limit, we used super-resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) and transmission electron microscopies (TEM) to analyze the early endosomal compartment in DS.By immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, we confirmed that the volume of Early Endosome Antigen 1 (EEA1)-positive puncta was 13-19% larger in fibroblasts and iPSC-derived neurons from individuals with DS, and in basal forebrain cholinergic neurons (BFCN) of the Ts65Dn mice modelling DS. …”
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Alginate-enabled green synthesis of S/Ag1.93S nanoparticles, their photothermal property and in-vitro assessment of their anti-skin-cancer effects augmented by a NIR laser by Wei, Chuen Yoong, Chui, Fung Loke, Joon, Ching Juan, Yusoff, Khatijah, Mohtarrudin, Norhafizah, Tatsuma, Tetsu, Ying, Xu, Teck, Hock Lim

“…The nanoparticles were characterized using a combination of X-ray diffraction, electron microscopies, elemental analysis, zeta-potential analysis and UV–VIS-NIR spectroscopy. …”

Effect of different deposition techniques of PCDTBT: PC71BM composite on the performance of capacitive-type humidity sensors by Abu Bakar, Nor Asmaliza, Ali, Salman, Hisamuddin, Syaza Nafisah, Supangat, Azzuliani, Langford, Steven J., Roslan, Nur Adilah

“…Field-emission scanning electronic microscopy (FESEM) analysis of the prepared films revealed different types of self-assembled nanorods and nanotubes to be formed. …”

Enhancement of biogranules development using magnetized powder activated carbon by Omar, Ahmad Hanis, Muda, Khalida, Omoregie, Armstrong Ighodalo, Abdul Majid, Zaiton, Aftar Ali, Nur Shahidah, Mohd. Pauzi, Farhan

“…The components of extracellular polymeric substances were also higher in R2 than in R1. Scanning electronic microscopy was able to examine the morphological structures of the biogranules which showed there were irregular formations compacted together. …”

GeTe-TiC-C Composite Anodes for Li-Ion Storage by Woo Seob Kim, Thuan Ngoc Vo, Il Tae Kim

“…The GeTe-TiC-C composites having different combinations of TiC are characterized by electron microscopies and X-ray powder diffraction for structural and morphological analyses, which indicate that GeTe and TiC are evenly spread out in the carbon matrix. …”
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Modes of occurrence of rare earth elements in peats of West Siberia by Sergey Ivanovich Arbuzov, Stanislav Grigorevich Maslov, Sergey Sergeevich Iljenok (Il'enok), Elena Vladimirovna Peregudina

“…Research methods: peat division into group components by the Instorf method: bitums, water-soluble and hydrolyzable substances, humic and fulvic acids, non-hydrolyzable residue; investigation of rare earth elements content using neutron-activation analysis; REE balance calculation for fractions of group composition; scanning electronic microscopy using a Hitachi S-3400N microscope with energy dispersive spectrometer Bruker XFlash 4010 for studying mineral forms. …”
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Sodium fluoride and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate cream plus sodium fluoride efficacy in preventing enamel erosion in a simulated oral environment study model by Cristiane Mariote Amaral, Maria Elisa da Silva NG Miranda, Danielly S Correa, Eduardo M Silva

“…After 14 days, KHN and SR were measured again, and the enamel surfaces were analyzed by scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using the two-way ANOVA and Student-Newman-Keuls multiple range test (α =0.05). …”
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A novel recombinant pseudorabies virus expressing parvovirus VP2 gene: Immunogenicity and protective efficacy in swine by Chen Dishi, Shi Qian, Luo Yan, Yan Qigui, Xu Zhiwen, Guo Wanzhu, Chen Yang, Zhu Ling, Wang Xiaoyu

“…Then recombinant virus was purified with plaque purification, and its identity confirmed by PCR amplification, Western blot and indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) analyses. Electronic microscopy of PRV SA215/VP2 confirmed self-assembly of both pseudorabies virus and VLPs from VP2 protein.…”
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Effect of binary raw materials replacement (quartz and feldspar) for porcelain chamotte on the electro-technical siliceous porcelain properties by Edén A. Rodríguez, Leonel Díaz-Tato, J. F. López-Perales, Yadira González-Carranza

“…X-ray diffraction studies revealed a higher mullite phase content in chamotte-containing samples. Scanning electronic microscopy images of the polished and etched specimens show the presence of quartz grains and secondary mullite needles embedded in a feldspathic vitreous matrix. …”
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Modes of occurrence of rare earth elements in peats of West Siberia by Sergey Ivanovich Arbuzov, Stanislav Grigorevich Maslov, Sergey Sergeevich Iljenok (Il'enok), Elena Vladimirovna Peregudina

“…Research methods: peat division into group components by the Instorf method: bitums, water-soluble and hydrolyzable substances, humic and fulvic acids, non-hydrolyzable residue; investigation of rare earth elements content using neutron-activation analysis; REE balance calculation for fractions of group composition; scanning electronic microscopy using a Hitachi S-3400N microscope with energy dispersive spectrometer Bruker XFlash 4010 for studying mineral forms. …”
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Effect of bore fluid composition on structure and performance of asymmetric polysulfone hollow fiber membrane contactor for CO2 absorption by Sisakht, Masoud Rahbari, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Matsuura, Takeshi

“…The cross-section, the inner skin layer and the inner surface of the membranes were examined via scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). Using distilled water as bore fluid provided the membrane structure with a finger-like macrovoids which extend from the inner and outer surfaces of the membranes to the middle of the hollow fiber wall. …”

Fabrication of swcnts modifiedtio2 nanocomposite towards enhanced photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction to fuels under visible light by Tahir, B., Tahir, M., Amin, N. A., Alias, H.

“…The samples were synthesized by a modified one-pot sol-gel method and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electrons Microscopy (SEM) and Photoluminescence (PL) Spectroscopy. …”