Effect of CNT-COOH Addition on the Compressive Strength, Chloride Resistance, and Microstructure of Cement Mortar by Xiaofan Wang, Yao Shi, Xueyang Pei, Lipeng Cui, Hua Zhu

“…The (scanning electron microscopy) SEM and (X-ray diffraction) XRD analyses confirm that CNT-COOH leads to mature hydration products, nucleation effect, and a refined microstructure.…”
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Preparation of Nickel Nanocatalysts and Application to the Hydrodechlorination of 3-Chlorophenol under Liquid Phase by Thanh Thien Co, Thi Kim Anh Tran, Thi Huong Ly Doan, Thi Duyen Diep

“…The optical properties of these catalysts were characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, the structure of Ni-X was studied by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), the distribution of Ni particles in X was studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the specific surface area of Ni-X was evaluated by N2 adsorption isotherm analysis at 77 K. …”
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B Dye over Novel Porous TiO2-SnO2 Nanocomposites Prepared by Hydrothermal Method by Yan Wang, Zhaoli Yan, Xiaodong Wang

“…Structural and textural features of the samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and N2 sorption techniques. …”
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Synthesis and Optical Enhancement of Amorphous Carbon Nanotubes/Silver Nanohybrids via Chemical Route at Low Temperature by Tan Kim Han, Leo Bey Fen, Ng Meng Nee, Mohd Rafie Johan

“…Field emission scanning microscope (FESEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) confirmed formation of CNTs. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern confirmed the amorphous phase of carbon and the formation of Ag nanoparticles crystalline phase. …”
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Structural and Oxidative Properties of Manganese Incorporated Mesostructure Silica for Methane Oxidation by Rihem Dardouri, Anis Gannouni, Mongia Saïd Zina

“…The physical-chemical properties of materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption-desorption, FT-IR, TEM, EDX, UV-Vis, EPR, and H2 TPR techniques. …”
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The Intrinsic Room-Temperature Ferromagnetism in ZnO:Co Thin Films Deposited by PLD by C. C. Wang, B. Y. Man, M. Liu, C. S. Chen, S. Z. Jiang, S. Y. Yang, S. C. Xu, X. G. Gao, B. Hu

“…c-axis preferential orientated ZnO:Co thin films were synthesized on c-plane sapphire substrates by using pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique in an oxygen-deficient ambient. X-ray diffraction spectra, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, UV-vis transmittance spectra, and Raman spectra were used for characterization. …”
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A Study of CO2 Methanation over Ni-Based Catalysts Supported by CNTs with Various Textural Characteristics by Yanyan Feng, Wen Yang, Wei Chu

“…The Ni/CNTs catalysts were prepared via impregnation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption/desorption, and temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR) techniques. …”
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Development and Characterization of Pullulan-Carboxymethyl Cellulose Blend Film for Packaging Applications by Murugesan Thangavelu, Senthil Vadivu Kulandhaivelu

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to analyze the interaction between PUL and CMC. …”
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Terahertz Harmonic Operation of Microwave Fresnel Zone Plate Lens and Antenna: Frequency Filtering and Space Resolution Properties by Hristo D. Hristov

“…Frequency and space domain antenna operation are studied analytically by use of the vector diffraction integral applied to a realistic printed FZPA. …”
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Selective Adsorption and Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes Using Polyoxometalate Hybrid Supported on Magnetic Activated Carbon Nanoparticles under Sunlight, Visible, and UV Irradi... by Mehdi Taghdiri

“…The prepared composite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, thermal analyses, scanning electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms. …”
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Gamma-Induced Transformations in PVC-Based Nanocomposites for Tailored Optical Properties by Badriah Alshahrani, Ahmed Hassan Korna, Soad Saad Fares, Ahmed H. Ali

“…This improvement is attributed to a reduction in the bandgap and increased light absorption induced by irradiation. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis reveals a decrease in crystallinity due to disrupted atomic order within the nanocomposite. …”
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of One-Dimensional Composite - Nanowires by Qianqian Zhang, Baibiao Huang, Peng Wang, Xiaoyang Zhang, Xiaoyan Qin, zeyan wang

“…The fabricated nanowires were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-Vis DRS), and photoluminescence (PL), respectively. …”
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Novel Gallium(III), Germanium(IV), and Hafnium(IV) Folate Complexes and Their Spectroscopic, Thermal Decomposition, Morphological, and Biological Characteristics by Abeer A. El-Habeeb

“…The conductance measurements have low values due to their nonelectrolytic behavior. The X-ray powder diffraction solid powder pattern revealed a semicrystalline nature. …”
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CHARACTERISTIC OF Zr-BEARING CRYSTALLINE PHASES FROM Rb-BEARING MODEL MATRIX MATERIALS by V.E. Eremyashev, G.G. Korinevskaya, M.A. Rassomakhin, S.M. Lebedeva

“…The presence of numerous Zr and Rb-bearing crystals in samples is established by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy; their morphology, chemical composition and spectral characteristics are studied. …”
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Corrosion Behavior of Alloy C-276 in Supercritical Water by Hong Shi, Zhigang Gao, Zhongbiao Fan, Yuanyuan Ding, Yanxin Qiao, Zhiyuan Zhu

“…The corrosion behavior of Alloy C-276 in high-temperature and high-pressure water at 500°C and 25 MPa, respectively, was investigated by means of mass gain, scanning electron microscopic observation, and X-ray diffraction. The results indicated that the mass gain rate of Alloy C-276 in supercritical water obeys the parabolic law. …”
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Cobalt Ferrite Nanocrystallites for Sustainable Hydrogen Production Application by Rajendra S. Gaikwad, Sang-Youn Chae, Rajaram S. Mane, Sung-Hwan Han, Oh-Shim Joo

“…Reflection planes in X-ray diffraction pattern confirm CoFe2O4 phase. The surface scanning microscopy photoimages reveal an agglomeration of closely-packed CoFe2O4 nanoflakes. …”
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Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Al/Fe and Cu/Fe Joints by Continuous Drive Friction Welding by Yanni Wei, Fu Sun

“…The joining strength was evaluated by tensile test, and the fracture was detected by X-ray diffraction analysis. The results show that sound joints of Al/Fe and Cu/Fe can be obtained by continuous drive friction welding process. …”
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An Investigation of the Electrical Properties of Pressboard Impregnated with Mineral Oil-Based Nanofluids at Different Concentrations of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles by Pichai Muangpratoom, Issaraporn Khonchaiyaphum, Wanwilai Vittayakorn

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (X-RD) were used to study the micro surface and show that Fe3O4 nanoparticles of nanoscale size were adhered to the pressboard surface and exist in an amorphous state. …”
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Characterization of Fly Ash Generated from Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa by Olushola S. Ayanda, Olalekan S. Fatoki, Folahan A. Adekola, Bhekumusa J. Ximba

“…The fly ash was characterized by x-ray fluorescence, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. …”
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One-step hydrothermal fabrication of AgInS2/SnIn4S8 nanocomposite with enhanced visible-light-activated photocatalytic activity by Zhong Fei, Zhu Zong Qiang

“…The structure, content and optical property of the as-synthesized AgInS2/SnIn4S8 nanocomposite were investigated by powder Xray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy. …”
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