Role of Sm3+ ions as network-modifying on elastic, mechanical, and radiation shielding properties of MgO–B2O3–TeO2 glasses by Zalamin, S.N.F., M Zaid, M.H., Matori, K.A., Karim, M.K.A., Yaakob, Y., Cheong, W.M., Loh, Z.W., Sayyed, M.I.

“…A series of samarium doped magnesium borotellurite glass with empirical formula (60-)TeO2–30B2O3–10MgO– (Sm2O3) was produced via melt-quenching technique, with x is varied to 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mol. …”
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A facile approach to nanoarchitectured three-dimensional graphene-based Li–Mn–O composite as high-power cathodes for Li-ion batteries by Zhang, Wenyu, Zeng, Yi, Xu, Chen, Xiao, Ni, Gao, Yiben, Li, Lain-Jong, Chen, Xiaodong, Hng, Huey Hoon, Yan, Qingyu

“…The Mn2O3/graphene hybrid is synthesized by exfoliation of graphene sheets and deposition of Mn2O3 in a one-step electrochemical process, which is followed by lithiation in a molten salt reaction. There are several advantages of using the LMO/G as cathodes in Li-ion batteries: (1) the LMO/G electrode shows high specific capacities at high gravimetric current densities with excellent cycling stability, e.g., 84 mAh·g−1 during the 500th cycle at a discharge current density of 5625 mA·g−1 (~38.01 C capacity rating) in the voltage window of 3–4.5 V; (2) the LMO/G hybrid can buffer the Jahn–Teller effect, which depicts excellent Li storage properties at high current densities within a wider voltage window of 2–4.5 V, e.g., 93 mAh·g−1 during the 300th cycle at a discharge current density of 5625 mA·g−1 (~38.01 C). …”
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Amelioration of saline stress on Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seedlings inoculated with halotolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria isolated from hypersaline environments by Yañez-Yazlle, María Florencia, Romano-Armada, Neli, Rajal, Verónica Beatriz, Irazusta, Verónica Patricia

“…This study contributes to the knowledge on microorganisms from hypersaline environments as plant growth promoters for their use in the production of salt-sensitive crops, among other potential uses.…”
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Prevalence of health-risk behaviors and mental well-being of ASEAN university students in COVID-19 pandemic by Rahman, Hanif Abdul, Amornsriwatanakul, Areekul, Abdul-Mumin, Khadizah H., Agustiningsih, Denny, Chaiyasong, Surasak, Chia, Michael, Chupradit, Supat, Huy, Le Quang, Ivanovitch, Katiya, Nurmala, Ira, Majid, Hazreen B. Abdul, Nazan, Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq Mohd, Rodjarkpai, Yuvadee, de la Cruz, Ma Henrietta Teresa O., Mahmudiono, Trias, Sriboonma, Krissachai, Sudnongbua, Supaporn, Vidiawati, Dhanasari, Wattanapisit, Apichai, Charoenwattana, Sukanya, Cahyani, Nani, Car, Josip, Ho, Ringo Moon-Ho, Rosenberg, Michael

“…About half (52.2%; 95%CI: 51.4, 53.0) consumed less than the recommended daily amounts of fruit/vegetable and had high salt intake (54%; 95%CI: 53.3, 54.8). Physical inactivity was estimated at 39.7% (95%CI: 38.9, 40.5). …”
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Dissecting the structure-compaction-performance relationship of thin-film composite polyamide membranes with different structure features by Zhao, Yali, Lai, Gwo Sung, Chong, Jeng Yi, Wang, Rong

“…The densified skin layer and collapsed macro-voids within the loose substrate resulted in a ∼40% decrease in the overall height of the PA layer and a 65% decline in substrate surface porosity, respectively, which are identified as the reasons for the reducing water permeability. Notably, the water-salt selectivity of this particular membrane was seriously deteriorated after compaction due to the presence of subtle defects in the PA layer caused by the drastic deformation of the loose substrate. …”
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Fabrication of high-performance thin-film composite and nanochannel-enabled next-generation membranes for water desalination by Lim, Yu Jie

“…At the heart of SWRO is the membrane unit, which comprises semi-permeable membranes capable of separating salts from water. Because of the high pressure needed to pressurize the feed water against the membrane, the power consumption by the high-pressure pumps is the highest in an SWRO process. …”
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Encapsulation of host-derived probiotics using functional polysaccharides by Wong, Liqi

“…Regarding the encapsulation process, various parameters, such as the polysaccharides concentration, the flow rate, and the temperature of the salt solution, were optimized for the ionic gelation process. …”
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Highly crystalline, pure ZSM-5 from K2CO3-treated mud and its catalytic activity in biodiesel production by Hartati, Hartati, A’yuni, Qurrota, Fitri, Medya Ayunda, Izzah, Adiba Naila, Novitalina, Melinda Intan, Firda, Putri Bintang Dea, Nufus, Tazkiyatun, Prasetyoko, Didik, Harmami, Harmami, Hasliza Bahruji, Shahrul Nizam Ahmad

“…Unlike conventional alkali treatment, we used the reflux method to extract the silica-alumina from the VM. K2CO3 alkali salt was utilized as the extractor, activator, and structure-directing agent. …”
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Recent use of AB mix nutrients for urban farming in Malaysia: a mini review by Sanusi, Nur Dinie Syahirah, Ros, Fadhlina Che, Demon, Siti Zulaikha Ngah, Ismail, Ismayadi, Hamadneh, Imad

“…It possesses the advantage of providing a quick and high yield of agricultural products, along with a rapid response to signs of nutrient deficiency in plants due to the readily available nutrient-rich salts. However, extensive use of fertilizers led to significant environmental pollution in addition to the increase in agricultural productivity that we have today. …”
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Market surveillance of porcine DNA detection in commercial food products in Sibu, Sarawak by Yong, S.P. A., Sajali, N., Desa, M. N. M., Koh, C. C., Sani, M., Wong, S. C., Lani, M. N., Wasoh, H., Abubakar, S.

“…The present work focused on assessing the DNA extraction efficiency of salt method as compared to the DNeasy mericon Food Kit to detect porcine DNA via quantitative PCR (qPCR), and comparing these qPCR findings with the food product labelling. …”
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Investigating the inner controls on explosive eruptions using textural analyses and petrology by Bernard, Olivier

“…I find that sudden decompression-induced crystallization of the matrix due to important undercooling of the melt plays a major role in promoting mafic magma fragmentation and generating mafic PDCs. …”
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Strain rate, temperature, and their coupled effects on the deformation process of four polycarbonates and a short glass fibre reinforced polycarbonate composite by Song, P

“…This research presents the thermomechanical responses of four polycarbonate resins: three are homo-polycarbonate with different melt flow rates, one is co-polycarbonate with impact-modified co-monomer; another one is polycarbonate-based short glass fibre composite. …”

Double Diffusion, Shear Instabilities, and Heat Impacts of a Pacific Summer Water Intrusion in the Beaufort Sea by Fine, Elizabeth C., MacKinnon, Jennifer A., Alford, Matthew H., Middleton, Leo, Taylor, John, Mickett, John B., Cole, Sylvia T., Couto, Nicole, Boyer, Arnaud Le, Peacock, Thomas

“…Pacific Summer Water eddies and intrusions transport heat and salt from boundary regions into the western Arctic basin. …”
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Molecular characterization of microbial interactions with labile dissolved organic matter by Halloran, Kathryn H.

“…However, these measurements are challenging due to low metabolite concentrations, high ambient salt concentrations, and the complexity of labile DOM. …”
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Synthesis and reactivity of electron-deficient phosphorus(III) compounds by Dordevic, Nemanja

“…Synthetic methodology for generation of di- and tricationic phosphenium salts is based on exceptional electron-donating properties of carbone ligands. …”
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Enantioselective epoxidation of protected allylic and homoallylic amines via chiral cationic ion-pairing catalysis by Chin, Kek Foo

“…Recently, a chiral sp2- hybridized guanidinium salt, bisguanidinium developed by our group has been demonstrated to form ion pairs with several metallic anions for highly enantioselective dihydroxylation, oxohydroxylation, sulfoxidation or with silicates for alkylation. …”
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Geotechnical and micro-structural behaviour of chemically stabilized tropical residual soil by Latifi, Nima

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Synthesis of polymeric materials derived from abundant natural feedstocks using non-toxic heavy metals by Navickaite, G

“…Their versatile reactivity was studied in salt-metathesis reactions, yielding both “ate” and neutral compounds. …”

Development of superhydrophobic ceramic membrane decorated with flake-like structure by two-step synthesis for seawater desalination by membrane distillation by Omar, Najib Meftah Almukhtar, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Tai, Zhong Sheng, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Wong, Keng Yinn, Tan, Huiyi, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Ooi, Boon Seng, Nomura, Mikihiro, Iwamoto, Yuji

“…Despite the presence of organic contaminants and various salts, this superhydrophobic HFM, prepared using a two-step technique, exhibited higher contact angles, rejection rates, and permeate flux than other superhydrophobic HFMs reported in the literature due to its superior superhydrophobic and antiwetting properties. …”

High sensitivity transparent glass ceramic systems development based on MgSO4:Dy2O3–B2O3 and MgSO4:Dy2O3–B2O3:ZnO:An investigation of FT-IR and thermal properties for thermolumines... by Naeem, Hayder Salah, Iskandar Shahrim, Mustafa, N. N., Yusof, Thabit, Hammam Abdurabu, Mhareb, M. H. A., Alajerami, Y. S. M., Raypah, Muna E., Mohd Noor, ., Shareef, Ammar Nadal, Khazaalah, Thair Hussein, Ezra, Nabasu Seth, Munirah, Jamil, Efenji, G. I., Muhammad Fadhirul Izwan, Abdul Malik

“…Two series of glass ceramics, [(MgSO4)86(Dy2O3)14]x[B2O3]1-x with x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and [MgSO4-Dy2O3–B2O3]0·2[ZnO]x with x = 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, were successfully prepared using the melt quenching technique. The synthesized samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and differential thermal analysis (DTA). …”
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