Ethylene-vinyl acetate/poly (propylene carbonate) nanocomposites: effects of graphene oxide on microstructure, shape memory, and mechanical characteristics by Azizli, Mohammad Javad, Vafa, Ehsan, Parham, Somayeh, Rezaeeparto, Katayoon, Azizli, Fatemeh, Mohammad Hashemi, Mohammad Hashemi, Kamyab, Hesam, Chelliapan, Shreeshivadasan, Mohammad Amani, Ali, Honarkar, Hengameh, Mokhtary, Masoud

“…The morphologies of the synthesized nanocomposites were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which showed that adding GO/rGO hybrid made better uniformity in the matrix rather than GO and rGO. …”

Spent coffee grounds enhanced compressive strength of cement mortar: An optimization study by Yee, Jia Jun, Khong, Sheh Ching, Tee, Kong Fah, Jolius, Gimbun, Chin, Siew Choo

“…There is limited optimization study on the SCG addition in mortars, hence this study was performed to optimize the curing time and SCG addition in cement mortar to achieve the highest compressive strength through response surface methodology. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) characterization was carried out on the SCG particles to identify their physical properties. …”
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Computational modeling of low-density lipoprotein accumulation at the carotid artery bifurcation after stenting by Nasrul Hadi, Johari, Menichini, Claudia, Hamady, Mohamad S., Xu, Xiaoyun

“…Anatomically realistic geometric models of the carotid bifurcation were built based on pre- and post-stent computed tomography (CT) scans. The influence of stent design was investigated by virtually deploying two different types of stents (open- and closed-cell stents) into the same carotid bifurcation model. …”
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Rejuvenating organic soil behavior with crushed waste concrete: experimental and mineralogical investigations by Almsedeen, Ayah, Mohd Fakhrurrazi, Ishak, Nurmunira, Muhammad, Siddiqua, Sumi, Muhammad Nizam, Zakaria

“…Subsequently, a comprehensive series of laboratory tests were conducted, including compaction tests using the standard Proctor test, Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) tests, and Physicochemical assessments comprising of pH, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. …”
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High-efficiency metalenses for zone-plate-array lithography by Smith, Henry I, Mondol, Mark, Zhang, Feng, Savas, Timothy, Walsh, Michael

“…MEEP software is used to predict focal efficiency of the completed metalens design. Scanning-electron-beam lithography was used to fabricate effective-index-modulated metalenses in CSAR-62 e-beam resist. …”
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Africa Digest : Trends and issues in business Vol. 18 by Burger, Johan

“…The Africa Digest is a fortnightly e-newsletter scanning the key trends in the macro-environment and industry to promote knowledge and raise understanding of business in Africa. …”
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Semiconductor nanostructures for light-driven chemical reactions by Chua, Wan Yi

“…The Fe3O4@TiO2 photocatalyst was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX), solar simulator, gas chromatography (GC), transmission electron microscope (TEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). …”
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Experimental study for synthesization and characterization of porous adsorbents for cooling and gas storage applications by Soh, Michael Wai Kit

“…The surface properties of these MOFs are measured by 1) thermos-gravimetric analyzer (TGA) for measuring the thermal stability and 2) scanning electron micrography (SEM) for the morphology. …”
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Enhanced anti-fouling and catalytic performance of nanocomposite membrane to improve water purification by Goh, Natalie Sze Min

“…In this project, the membranes underwent a comprehensive series of performance & characterisation tests and analyses such as the Deionised (DI) Water & Acid Orange 7 (AO7) Flux Tests, AO7 Particle Rejection Test, AO7 Visual Test & Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-VIS) Spectroscopy Test, Catalytic Membrane Reliability Test, Video Contact Angle (VCA) Analysis, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) Analysis and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Analysis. …”
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Understanding the physical and chemical properties of keratin films by Chia, Sheryl CaiYing.

“…These films were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Mechanical Testing using Instron 5567, Ultraviolet-Visible light (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy and Elcometer 456. …”
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Fixtured vibratory finishing of Ti-6Al-4V by Houmayune, Haja Abdul Jaafer.

“…The quantification of 2-D and 3-D surface roughness will be carried out using instruments such as a profilometer and a surface topography scanning machine, respectively. The preliminary phase of the study analyses the effects of fixture length, orientation as well as motor revolution speed on the vibrational amplitudes and frequencies of the existing vibratory finishing fixture. …”
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Effect of selective particle dispersion on impact performance of composite laminates by Quek, Gary Wei Quan.

“…Visual examination presented significant reduction of damage on the composite laminate and scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations, allowed the identification of the deforming CSP particles as the mechanism allowing greater absorption of impact energy and restricting damage propagation. 4-point bending tests conducted indicated a reduction in stiffness with increasing particle density, confirming that the CSP particles have toughened the matrix, allowing more energy to be absorbed elastically. …”
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Investigation and implementation of image processing algorithms for medical application by Mya Thandar Maung.

“…In practice, it identifies the brain activity by picking up minute changes in blood flow in response to stimuli that the subject or patient experiencing associated with alternative non-stimulated instance or pause while the scanning is in progress. Changes in the measured signal between individual images are to make inferences regarding task-related activations in the brain. …”
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A comparison study of the impact of ZnO nanoparticles and ZnSO4 in wastewater treatment processes by Huang, Xi Tong

“…Through the bacterial viability assessment and FESEM (Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope) analysis, the live-to-dead cell ratio indicated that wastewater bacterial cells might be resilient to ZnO nanoparticles and ZnSO4 but they were able to cause the change of shape and size of activated sludge, as can be seen in the images from FESEM. …”
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Study of natural gas storage on activated carbon and MIL-101(cr) blend by Tan, Cheong Heng

“…The microstructures of each material sample were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), BET surface area measurement (BET) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods. …”
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Investigation of Ni as Zn substitute in CZTS thin film solar cell by Quek, Ka Jun

“…In addition, two spray methods (dynamic and static mode) were also investigated based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and current-voltage characteristics to find the best method to synthesize CNZTS. …”
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New binders for Li-ion batteries by Peck, Steve Teck Wei

“…It was found that pectin binder was superior to conventional PVDF binder in both cycling performance and rate capability, consistent with observations of micrographs obtained from Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging. Varying the silicon loading in the electrode produced results that were consistent with the theory described in the literature review, with initial capacity increasing and capacity retention decreasing with increased silicon loading. …”
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Effect of solution treatment on high tempreature oxidation of Fe-33Ni-19Cr alloys Fe-40Ni-24Cr alloys. by Parimin, Noraziana

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A structure-function study of the TWIK-1 K2P channel by Abd-Wahab, MF

“…This 'C-helix' lies parallel to the intracellular membrane surface. Using scanning mutagenesis and electrophysiological measurements, a trio of positively-charged residues (K274/R277/K278) that faces the inner pore were identified as playing an important role in the functional expression of TWIK-1 currents by influencing the electrostatic charges at the intracellular pore mouth of TWIK-1. …”

A simple approach to improve recording of concerns about child maltreatment in primary care records: developing a quality improvement intervention by Woodman, J, Allister, J, Rafi, I, de Lusignan, S, Belsey, J, Petersen, I, Gilbert, R

“…Of 25 patients with known maltreatment, six had no maltreatment-related codes recorded, but all had relevant free text, scanned documents, or codes. When stating their reasons for undercoding maltreatment concerns, GPs cited damage to the patient relationship, uncertainty about which codes to use, and having concerns about recording information on other family members in the child’s records. …”