Noble metal alloy thin films by atomic layer deposition and rapid Joule heating by Guo, Yuanyuan, Zou, Yiming, Cheng, Chunyu, Wang, Leyan, Made, Riko I., Goei, Ronn, Tan, Kwan Wee, Li, Shuzhou, Tok, Alfred Iing Yoong

“…The Rh-Ir alloy thin films were characterized using scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM/TEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) to study their microstructural characteristics which showed the morphology difference before and after rapid Joule heating and confirmed the interdiffusion between Rh and Ir during rapid Joule heating. …”
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Erasure temperature measurements of heat assisted magnetic recording media by Chen, Y. J., Yang, H. Z., Leong, S. H., Cher, K. M., Hu, J. F., Sethi, P., Lew, Wen Siang

“…Magnetic force microscopy (MFM) and magnetic Kerr microscopy observations of the scanning laser induced degradation/erasure/demagnetization of the pre-recorded magnetic patterns on disk media (over a wide area of a few hundreds of μm2) show that the magnetic (MFM and Kerr signal) amplitude of the pre-recorded magnetic patterns decreases slowly with increasing laser power (Pw) (/temperature rise) for Pw ≲ 66 mW and then drops sharply to nearly zero for Pw ≥ ∼72 mW (the laser power corresponding to complete thermal erasure when the media temperature is ∼Te). …”
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Retention of the structure and function of heparan sulfate biomaterials after gamma irradiation by Smith, Raymond A. A., Chua, R. J. E., Carnachan, Susan M., Tan, Clarissa L. L., Sims, Ian M., Hinkley, Simon F. R., Nurcombe, Victor, Cool, Simon M.

“…When HS3 was gamma irradiated, no significant effect on binding affinity toward BMP2 was observed, based on competitive surface plasmon resonance and differential scanning fluorimetry assays. Furthermore, irradiation did not significantly affect HS3's ability to synergistically enhance the osteogenic effects of BMP2 in vitro; as measured by the relative abundance of osteogenic transcripts in transdifferentiating C2C12 murine myoblasts. …”
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3D ultrasonic imaging of surface-breaking cracks using a linear array by Saini, Abhishek, Lane, Christopher J. L., Tu, Juan, Xue, Honghui, Fan, Zheng

“…Ultrasonic linear arrays have great potential to generate high-quality three-dimensional (3D) images by scanning the array. However, the generated images suffer from low resolution in the elevation plane, limiting the image quality for a reliable 3D Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection. …”
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Encapsulation of host-derived probiotics using functional polysaccharides by Wong, Liqi

“…For instance, encapsulation using polysaccharides improve the cell viability around 10^6 CFU/mL. Additionally, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging at 2000× magnification confirmed the presence of spherical shape E.hirae probiotics embedded in the extruded alginate and KC microparticles, which were approximately 1-2 µm. …”
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Synergistic ionic liquid encapsulated MIL-101 (Cr) metal-organic frameworks for an innovative adsorption desalination system by Han, Bo, Chakraborty, Anutosh

“…Next, these MOFs are characterized via SEM (Scanning electron microscope), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared), XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (Thermal gravimetric analysis), N2 adsorption techniques. …”
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Deformation and failure processes of glass-microballoon epoxy syntactic foam by Naidu, Aravin Dass

“…High Speed Camera imaging of samples undergoing failure and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were conducted to observe the micro-structural and macro-structural changes in Syntactic Foam during material failure. …”
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Fabrication and properties of oxide semiconductor nanowires by Shen, Youde

“…The growth temperature is the only parameter to be regulated. Our (scanning) transmission electron microscopy and reciprocal space mapping experiments revealed that the substrate-nanowire epitaxy had essential role in the growth of oriented in-plane and out-of-plane nanowires at the higher growth temperatures. …”
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The durability properties of high volume oil palm biomass waste mortar by Abdul Shukor Lim, Nor Hasanah

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Composite material production of nonmetallic printed circuit board waste with recycled high density polyethylene by Muniyandi, Shantha Kumari

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Reverse translational approaches to population neuroimaging: using rodent models to interpret genetic associations with MRI by Tisca, C

“…We implemented new multi-modal <em>ex-vivo</em> MRI protocols and post-processing pipelines, working in a new Bruker 7T scanning facility. We subsequently optimised immunohistochemistry processing and staining protocols to yield high-quality, multi-stain histology data. …”

Physical and chemical properties of a lipase-transesterified palm stearin/palm kernel olein blend and its isopropanol-solid and high melting triacylglycerol fractions by Chu, B.S., Ghazali, H.M., Lai, O.M., Che Man, Y.B., Yusof, S.

“…Heating thermograms of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) illustrated that the high-melting TG peaks in the transesterified blend were reduced in size while the low-melting TG peaks were broadened, mainly due to the rearrangement of FA to form lower-melting TG. …”
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Synthesis of eco-friendly bio-based coconut shell magnetic biochar for efficient bisphenol S sequestration in aqueous environment: green technology breakthrough by Katibi, Kamil Kayode, Shitu, Ibrahim Garba, Syahidah Azis, Rabaah, Soo Kien, Chen, Kean Pah, Lim, Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa, Md Yunos, Khairul Faezah, Abdulhameed Amusa, Abiodun, Titilayo Katibi, Muibat

“…Utilizing pyrolysis and co-precipitation techniques, the magnetic biochar was characterized through various methods including surface chemistry (pHpzc), electron dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) N2 adsorption-desorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”

Optimization of extraction for efficient recovery of kenaf seed protein isolates: evaluation of physicochemical and techno-functional characteristics by Hamim, Nur Aqilah, Saari, Nazamid, Wan Ibadullah, Wan Zunairah, Mohamed, Abdul Manan Dos, Anwar, Farooq, Hasan, Muhamad Yusuf, Abdul Rahim, Mohd Zulkhairi, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Sharir, Karim, Roselina

“…The KSPIs’ globular protein structure was successfully verified using analytical approaches, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, protein fraction ratios, and differential scanning calorimetry. Sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis revealed that KPSI has a molecular weight distribution ranging from 10 kDa to 50 kDa. …”
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Ethanol sensor using tapered optical fiber coated with graphene-based nanomaterials by Girei, Saad Hayatu

“…Graphene and GO thin films were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM),Raman and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopies. …”
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The effect of sintering temperature of silica water filter produced by slip casting method by Abdul Shukor, Syahmie Sufi, Ahmad, Sufizar, Rosli, Shahrul Nizam, Abd. Rahman, Hamimah, Mahzan, Shahruddin, Azmi, Mohd. Azham, Ismail, Azzura, Muslem, Firdaus

“…The testing processes consists of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), shrinkage analysis, porosity analysis, density analysis and water absorption analysis. …”
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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

“…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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Haemodynamic changes in visceral hybrid repairs of type III and type V thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms by Ong, Chi Wei, Wee, Ian J. Y., Cui, Fangsen, Xu, Xiao Yun, Richards, Arthur Mark, Leo, Hwa Liang, Choong, Andrew M. T. L.

“…Flow patterns and haemodynamic parameters were analysed using reconstructed pre- and post-operative CT scans. Both type III and type V TAAAs showed highly disturbed flow patterns with varying helicity values preoperatively within their respective aneurysms. …”
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Strength and stiffness performance of geopolymer stabilized washed recycled sands derived from demolition wastes in pavement subgrades by Xue, Yunxin, Arulrajah, Arul, Horpibulsuk, Suksun, Chu, Jian

“…The strength performance of geopolymers stabilized RS for each precursor was investigated through the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests. Geopolymer stabilized samples with S were found to exhibit a generally higher UCS strength than FA-based samples. …”
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Mechanical properties of additively manufactured kraft paper lattices and paper-epoxy interpenetrating phase composites for polymer foam replacement by Lim, Guo Yao, Kuek, Ryan Jian Xing, Teo, Javen, Seetoh, Ian Peiyuan, Lai, Chang Quan

“…The microstructures of both paper and IPC samples were examined using scanning electron microscopy and gas pycnometry. Modulus, strength and energy absorption of the structures were characterized with quasistatic compression test (strain rate = 0.2/s). …”
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