2024 July - 95 articles
This study aimed to address the issue of the low solubility in the model drug probenecid (PRO) and its impact on bioavailability. Two salts of probenecid (PRO), 4-aminopyridine (4AMP), and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (4DAP) were synthesized and character...
The linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) method is advantageous for calculating important bulk and surface properties of crystals and defects in/on them. Compared to plane wave calculations and contrary to common assumptions, hybrid density f...
Ternary alloys with CuZnIn compositions based on the binary CuZn diagram and the modeled ternary system solidus projection were investigated. The as-cast alloys, hot-rolled sheets, and samples annealed at low temperature were examined. It was found t...
Ultrathin cells are gaining popularity due to their lower weight, reduced cost, and enhanced flexibility. However, compared to bulk cells, light absorption in ultrathin cells is generally much lower. This study presents a numerical simulation of a me...
Magnesium-based biomaterials have recently been in the research spotlight in the field of biomedical engineering owing to their properties, such as density and biocompatibility that closely align with those of human bone. However, poor strength and r...
Although intensively investigated for centuries, structural alloys, especially steels, continue to attract a great deal of research interest [...]
This review explores additive manufacturing (AM) for refractory tungsten (W) and its alloys, highlighting the primary challenges and determining factors in the AM of pure W, W alloys and composites. The challenges mainly arise from W’s high mel...
The poly (vinylidene fluoride–trifluoroethylene–chlorofluoroethylene) P(VDF-TrFE-CFE) terpolymer has been identified as a promising candidate for the effective conversion of low-frequency mechanical vibrations into electricity. In this st...
The crystallization behavior of avobenzone in cosmetic formulations has been investigated with a focus on its interaction with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide particles. Characterization studies using SEM, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Raman spect...
Nitrilotris(methylenephenylphosphinic) acid (NTPAH3) was silylated using hexamethyldisilazane to produce the tris(trimethylsilyl) derivative NTPA(SiMe3)3. From the latter, upon alcoholysis in chloroform, NTPAH3 could be recovered. Thus, a new modific...
In recent decades, numerous studies have indicated the substantial role semiconductors could play in photocatalytic processes for environmental applications. Materials that contain a semiconductor as a photocatalyst have a semi-permanent capacity for...
The introduction of new regulations needs to develop eco-friendly systems to prevent corrosion. In this work, a natural corrosion inhibitor caffeine (CAF) was encapsulated in polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, capable of the responsive release of CA...
Natural clay minerals are among the most versatile materials used in the biomedical field. Palygorskite has found various applications in this field, from the treatment of diarrheal diseases in the past to materials with antibacterial properties and...
In our research, we apply electrophoretic deposition (EPD) using AC voltage to investigate how high-C-rate electrochemical reactions affect pseudocapacitive charge storage in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Li-ion batteries. This method significantly ra...
Two K-band switch circuits, each consisting of a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch, have been built using a 0.15 μm GaAs process. One circuit utilizes diode techniques while the other utilizes field effect transistor (FET) techniques. The dio...
Reactions of copper(II) sulfate with 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) and amino acids with nonpolar side chains (l-alanine (HAla), l-valine (HVal), or l-phenylalanine (HPhe)) were investigated under different solution-based and mechanochemical methods. F...
Friction stir processing (FSP) stands as an effective approach designed for grain refinement and site-specific microstructural modification. The evolving microstructure during FSP is determined by various variables out of which rate of sample cooling...
In this study, ultrasound treatment was used to exfoliate commercially available graphite flakes into reduced graphene oxide (rGO) dispersed in ethanol. After centrifugation, solid copper chloride trihydrate was added, resulting in a green liquor con...
Li-ion batteries used in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles require high safety standards, necessitating the use of high-performance structural materials for battery casings. Super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) is a structural material...
Microgravity has been shown to be an excellent tool for protein crystal formation. A retrospective analysis of all publicly available crystallization data, including many that have not yet been published, clearly demonstrates the value of the microgr...
Herein, the corrosion performance of different stainless steel (SS) reinforcing bar grades in alkaline solution is presented, including UNS S32205 duplex stainless steel (DSS), UNS S32304 and UNS S32001 lean DDS (LDSS). The electrochemical dissolutio...
A common issue in studies on liquid-phase chemical processes is that the natural solid nanoimpurities present in reagent-grade chemicals are ignored. Little is known about these impurities’ nature, sizes, concentrations, and behavior, yet they...
Chamid bivalves are marine organisms that live in high-energy environments and are cemented to hard substrates. To avoid shell damage, the organisms form thick, densely ornamented shells. Shell material consists of aragonite, and the ornamentation ma...
The journal Crystals retracts the article titled, “The Effect of Treatment Temperature on Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of a Fine-Grained YSZ–NiO(Ni) Anode Material” [...]
Black titania, a conductive ceramic material class, has garnered significant interest due to its unique optical and electrochemical properties. However, synthesising and properly characterising these structures pose a considerable challenge. This div...
Understanding the thermal properties of zeolites is crucial for their industrial applications. This study explores the thermal stability and dehydration process of clinoptilolite using high-temperature X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform in...
The experimental IR spectra of (S)-4′-(1-methylheptyloxycarbonyl) biphenyl-4-yl 4-[2-(2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutoxy) ethyl-1-oxy]-2-fluorobenzoate in the crystal phase are analyzed with the help of dispersion-corrected density functional theo...
Iron oxide assemblages are central to many pursuits, ranging from Mars exploration to environmental remediation. Oxides and oxyhydroxides of iron both carry the special properties of color and magnetism. In this paper, we use visible-light spectrosco...
Using finite element simulation and single-variable experimental methods, this study analyzes the variations in the microstructure and hardness of a 304 stainless steel wire during Joule heating fused filament fabrication. The effects of current inte...
The steric hindrance in molecules of 1-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)ethanone and 1-(2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl)ethanone were shown to substantially differentiate the options of synthesis of the respective alcohols. The former was obtained with a yield of 12%...
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are now enjoying an increased scientific interest due to their interesting properties and growing range of possible applications. Computational methods are at the forefront of deciphering their structure and dynamics. Ty...
Neutron diffraction instruments offer a platform for materials science and engineering studies at extended temperature ranges far from ambient. As one of the widely used neutron sample environment types, cryogenic furnaces are usually bulky and compl...
Er3+-doped fluorite crystals, including CaF2 and SrF2, are considered as attractive laser gain materials in the mid-infrared (MIR) region with merits of high laser efficiency as well as low doping concentration. In this work, a series of Er, La:CaF2...
During the solidification process, microstructures are affected by the experimental conditions, the thermophysical characteristics of the alloy, and the type of grain-refining particles. Unidirectional solidification experiments were performed in a v...
Cordierite is a violet-blue gem mineral primarily composed of magnesium aluminum silicate. This study employed three samples of Mg-cordierite and conducted tests on their gemological characteristics, spectroscopic features, and chemical composition u...
This study highlights the advantages of employing acetylation to enhance the morphology and thermal properties of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) derived from maize stalks. Utilizing a green synthesis approach for CNC extraction, this research presents...
The present study showcases a series of crystallization experiments using a specially designed double diffusion system to grow crystals belonging to the calcium carbonate–phosphate system. The experimental U-shaped device comprised two vertical solut...
The current paper is devoted to the synthesis of ceria-supported nickel-based catalysts starting from different precursors of the nickel active phase. Thermal decomposition of metal-containing precursors, deposited onto stable supports by dry impregn...
This study focuses on the wet chemical synthesis of AlxGa1−xAs nanostructures, highlighting how different deposition conditions affect the film morphology and material properties. Electrochemical etching was used to texture GaAs substrates, enh...
Molecular structures of 5-chloro-7-azaindole-3-carbaldehyde (5Cl7AICA) and 4-chloro-7-azaindole-3-carbaldehyde (4Cl7AICA) were investigated using infrared and Raman spectroscopy supported by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Theoretical s...
Odd-parity multipoles in crystals manifest themselves not only in their peculiar electronic orderings but also in unconventional parity-violating physical phenomena. We here report the emergence of odd-parity multipoles by considering staggered orbit...
In contrast to the observed high-temperature superconductivity in monolayer
Materials engineering based on metal oxides for manipulating the solar spectrum and producing solar energy have been under intense investigation over the last years. In this work, we present NiO thin films double doped with niobium (Nb) and nitrogen...
This paper details the thermal–mechanical–electrical response of a piezoelectric semiconductor (PS) composite fiber composed of a PS layer and two piezoelectric layers under local temperature change. The phenomenological theory of thermal...
A mechanically homogenized composite of expanded graphite and cobalt(II) perrhenate has been described. Cobalt(II) perrhenate was obtained in a reaction of perrhenic acid with cobalt(II) nitrate. A simple mortar homogenization method was used to enha...
The problem of environmental pollution is one of the most important in the modern world. Pollution causes an increase in human diseases, the extinction of many species of plants and animals, global warming, and many weather anomalies. One of the grea...
Ga2O3, with its large band gap, is a promising material suitable for utilization in solar-blind photodetection. Sapphire with a higher lattice match with Ga2O3 was used as the substrate for epitaxial growth of Ga2O3. Here, the epitaxial layers of Ga2...
(Fe0.7Co0.3)2B are potential permanent magnets material due to its large saturation magnetization and high Curie temperature. However, it has moderate magnetocrystalline anisotropy (MCA) and low coercivity. One way to improve its coercivity is to com...
The outstanding thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties of ceramic membranes have attracted increasing attention, offering advantages over polymer and metal counterparts. Exploring the specialized applications of ceramic membranes through variou...
The significance of 1D and 2D nanomaterials in sensor technology lies in their unique properties and the potential for high-performance sensing [...]
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