This study is devoted to the experimental and analytical investigation of the mechanism underlying the formation of the ‘black crackle’ decorative effect on the surface of ceramic glaze, which arises as a result of the thermochemical tran...
Photo-thermo-refractive (PTR) glass is a key material for optical devices, yet the synergistic mechanism between its raw material precursors remains unclear. This study systematically investigates the individual and combined effects of silver precurs...
A series of 5 wt.% Cr/SiO2 catalysts were prepared through incipient wet impregnation using different chromium salts as a source of Cr (chromium (III) sulfate, acetylacetonate, nitrate, ammonium dichromate). The obtained catalysts were characterized...
Preparation of Mn/TiO2, Mn-Fe/TiO2, and Mn-Fe-Ce/TiO2 by the deposition-precipitation (DP) method can afford very active catalysts for low-temperature NH3-SCR (selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3). The effect of precursor choice (nitrate vs....
To verify the priming effects of Maillard reaction precursors on the microbial decomposition of rice straw at different incubation temperatures, the method of indoor incubation at a constant temperature was adopted. In the process, the addition of gl...
Although standard statistical methods and climate models can simulate and predict sea-ice changes well, it is still very hard to distinguish some direct and robust factors associated with sea-ice changes from its internal variability and other noises...
Levulinic acid and its esters (e.g., ethyl levulinate, EL) are platform chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks that can be converted to a variety of valuable compounds. Reductive amination of levulinates with primary amines and H2 over heterogeneo...
With the shift in advanced packaging toward 3D integration and flexible electronics, it is becoming critical to produce high-quality silicon nitride films under low thermal budgets. To overcome the limitations of low-temperature deposition, this stud...
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy can result in severe birth defects, such as microcephaly, as well as a range of other related health complications. Heparin, a clinical-grade anticoagulant, is shown to protect neural progenitor cells from...
The thermal stabilization process of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor fiber was the key step to prepare high-performance carbon fiber. During the thermal stabilization process, the aggregation structure and the reactivity of molecular chains have si...
Cu2MnSnS4 (CMTS) is acknowledged as an alternative to traditional semiconductors. The structure and microstructure of synthetic CMTS depend on, among other things, the types of sulfur sources used. Traditionally obtained CMTS mostly has a tetragonal...
Sustainable precursor fibres for low-cost carbon fibre production are being extensively explored, particularly those based on lignin that are melt-blended with other thermoplastic polymers. Being prone to melting during melt processing is one of the...
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber is the most widely used carbon fiber precursor, and methyl acrylate (MA) copolymer is widely used for research and commercial purposes. The properties of P (AN-MA) fibers improve increasingly as the molecular weight incr...
Antifouling efficacy of graphene nanowalls, i.e., substrate-bound vertically-oriented graphene nanosheets, has been demonstrated against biofilm-forming Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Where graphene nanowalls are typically prepared using c...
Hemocompatible nanoparticles with reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging properties for titanium implant surface coatings may eliminate implant failure related to inflammation and bacterial invasion. Cerium (Ce) is a rare earth element, that belong...
The aim of this investigation was to synthesize high porosity TiO2 aerogel by applying sol-gel and subcritical drying methods and to identify the influence of reagent’s nature and synthesis conditions on their structural and optical properties. Metho...
In this study, the effects of different precursor concentrations on the growth and characteristics properties of the zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods (NRs) synthesized by using modified and conventional chemical bath deposition (CBD) methods were investigat...
Formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3)-based perovskite solar cells have gained immense popularity over the last few years within the perovskite research community due to their incredible opto-electronic properties and the record power conversion efficie...
Li–S batteries are positioned as a strong alternative for efficient energy storage due to their high theoretical energy density and their theoretical specific capacity (1675 mA h g−1) compared to current Li-ion batteries; however, their c...
Herein we report on the use of different metal precursors in the synthesis of MoSe2 nanomaterials in order to control their morphology. The use of Mo(CO)6 as the metal precursor resulted in the formation of wrinkled few-layer nanosheets, while the us...
Diffusion solidification is an effective method to produce non-dendritic microstructures and reduce casting defects in magnesium alloys. However, the influence of precursor alloy superheat on the solidification behavior and the resulting microstructu...
To investigate the control mechanisms of NOx precursors and the synergistic effects of composite catalysts during proline pyrolysis, a systematic series of experiments was conducted utilizing composite catalysts with varying Fe-Ca ratios. Product dis...
The instability and failure of rock that has been frozen and thawed cause serious rock engineering accidents in cold regions. Exploring the precursor information of freeze–thaw rock failure is of great theoretical value and engineering signific...
The preparation phase of earthquakes (EQs) has been investigated by making full use of multi-parameter and multi-layer observations of EQ precursors, in order to better understand the lithosphere–atmosphere–ionosphere coupling (LAIC) proc...
Methylmercury (MeHg) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant that is known to be neurotoxic, particularly during fetal development. However, the mechanisms responsible for MeHg-induced changes in adult neuronal function, when their exposure occurred...
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...
Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has great potential for multiple applications because of its large specific surface area, facile fabrication process, and tunable properties. However, abundant lattice defects severely degrade its conductivity. Herein, fr...
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) threatens human health, so it is imperative that we find ways to prevent or treat it. In recent years, the study of polysaccharides has shown that they have different kinds of bioactivities. Among them are many biologica...
Understanding the effects of synthetic parameters in the catalytic activity of heterogeneous catalysts is of utmost importance when aiming for optimal reaction conditions. Hence, we disclose in this work the synthesis and characterization of cerium-m...
The development of photoelectrode materials for efficient water splitting using solar energy is a crucial research topic for green hydrogen production. These materials need to be abundant, fabricated on a large scale, and at low cost. In this context...
A mesoporous titania structure has been prepared using the ultrasound-assisted sol-gel technique in order to find out a way to tailor its structure. The TiO2 obtained was compared to the same version of titania but synthesized by a conventional sol-g...
Fine-denier silicone emulsions play an important role in the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor treatment process by reducing surface tension and preventing fiber fusion during thermal stabilization and carbonization. These emulsions are typically pre...
To develop customized sulfur–resistant catalysts for the water gas shift (WGS) reaction in the waste–to–hydrogen process, the effects of changing the nucleation conditions of the CeO2 support on catalytic performance were investigat...
Amidinium salts have been utilized in perovskite precursor solutions as additives to improve the quality of perovskite films. The design of hydrophilic or hydrophobic groups in amidinium salts is of great importance to photovoltaic device performance...
Ag-containing hydroxyapatite (HA) can reduce risks associated with bacterial infections which may eventually require additional surgical operations to retrieve a failed implant. The biological properties of HA in such applications are strongly affect...
Neurotransmitters (NTs) are biologically active chemicals, which mediate the electrochemical transmission between neurons. NTs control numerous organic functions particularly crucial for life, including movement, emotional responses, and the physical...
SiC is one of the most important ceramics at present due to its excellent properties and wide range of applications. The industrial production method, known as the Acheson method, has not changed in 125 years. Because the synthesis method in the labo...
Nanostructured copper oxide (CuO) holds significant promise for optoelectronic, photocatalytic, and biomedical applications, yet its performance is critically dictated by its morphology, crystallite size, and surface chemistry. In this work, pure mon...
Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) is a self-made explosive synthesized from the commonly used chemical acetone (C3H6O) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). As C3H6O and H2O2 are the precursors of TATP, their detection is very important due to the high risk of t...
Precursors of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), modulators of enzymes of the NAD+ biosynthesis pathways and inhibitors of NAD+ consuming enzymes, are the main boosters of NAD+. Increasing public awareness and interest in anti-ageing strategie...
With the ground-level ozone pollution problem increasingly prominent in recent years in China, it is particularly important in basic researches on ozone contamination characteristics. In this study, 13 cities in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) area were...
Wastewater contaminated with antibiotics is a major environmental challenge. The oxidation process is one of the most common and effective ways to remove these pollutants. The use of metal-free, green, and inexpensive catalysts can be a good alternat...
Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis caused by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Accordingly, bacteria have developed mechanisms to resist antibiotics. This crisis endangers public health systems and medical procedures, underscoring t...
Alumina nanoparticles have broad applications in catalysis, electronics, and the construction sector, and are widely incorporated as additives in coating formulations to enhance mechanical durability and functional performance. This work focuses on t...
Zinc nitrate (ZnON) and zinc acetate (ZnOA) were used as precursors for the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles by the sol–gel method. The ZnO powder was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microsc...
The liquid-fueled molten salt reactor (MSR) is one of the candidate reactors for the Generation IV advanced nuclear power systems, which utilizes flowing liquid molten salt as both fuel and coolant. In transients of liquid-fueled MSRs, the distributi...
The integration of advanced semiconductor architectures strictly mandates process thermal budgets below 200 °C, positioning low-temperature PECVD of silicon nitride (SiNx) film as a critical layer. However, SiNx film deposited at sub-200 °C i...
In this review, we systematically reviewed the recent advances in the development of ultrafine shape memory alloys with unique shape memory effects and superelastic behavior using amorphous metallic materials. Its scientific contribution involves def...
Premature white matter injury (PWMI) represents the principal form of brain injury in preterm infants, and effective therapies remain elusive. Transplantation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) emerges as a potential treatment for PWMI, yet th...
Seismo-hydrogeodynamic effects (SHGEs) in groundwater level (pressure) variations in a range of periods from minutes to hours and days during local and teleseismic earthquakes were considered based on the data of precision observations in a deep piez...
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