Structural properties and recrystallization effects in ion beam modified B20-type FeGe films by Jiangteng Liu, Ryan Schoell, Xiyue S. Zhang, Hongbin Yang, M. B. Venuti, Hanjong Paik, David A. Muller, Tzu-Ming Lu, Khalid Hattar, Serena Eley

“…To further tune the disorder landscape, we conduct a systematic electron diffraction study with in situ annealing, demonstrating the ability to recrystallize controllable fractions of the material at temperatures ranging from ∼150 to 250 °C. …”
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Synthesis and Conformational Analysis of Sterically Congested (4R)-(−)-1-(2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonyl)-3-n-butyryl-4-tert-butyl-2-imidazolidinone: X-Ray Crystallography and Semi... by Ibrahim A. Al-Swaidan, Adel S. El-Azab, Amer M. Alanazi, Alaa A.-M. Abdel-Aziz

“…The crystal structure of (4R)-(−)-1-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonyl)-3-n-butyryl-4-tert-butyl-2-imidazolidinone (3) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 3 crystallizes in triclinic system in space group P1 (≠ 1). …”
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Effects of post-processing on the microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of an additively manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy by R. Ramesh, Saurabh Gairola, R. Jayaganthan, M. Kamaraj

“…The strengthening mechanisms contributing to the high tensile and fatigue strength in different conditions were explored using various microscopy techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD). Silicon precipitates, in the form of cellular structures and spherical forms, were found to significantly contribute to the strength of an alloy, accounting for 63%, 52%, and 50.7% of the total strength in AB, HT and HT + SB conditions, respectively.…”
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Integration of NMR and NMRC in the Investigation of the Pore Size Distribution of Tight Sandstone Reservoirs: A Case Study in the Upper Paleozoic of Dongpu Depression by Ning Zhu, Suping Yao, Xuejun Wang, Binfeng Xia, Yunxian Zhang

“…An integration analysis comprising X-ray diffraction (XRD), three beams of argon ion (TIB) polishing approach, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-pressure mercury intrusion (HPMI), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and nuclear magnetic resonance cryoporometry (NMRC) was applied to determine the pore structure of the tight sandstone reservoirs in the Upper Paleozoic of Dongpu Depression as well as their relationship with the physical properties of the reservoirs. …”
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Hydrolysis of Methionine- and Histidine-Containing Peptides Promoted by Dinuclear Platinum(II) Complexes with Benzodiazines as Bridging Ligands: Influence of Ligand Structure on th... by Snežana Rajković, Beata Warżajtis, Marija D. Živković, Biljana Đ. Glišić, Urszula Rychlewska, Miloš I. Djuran

“…The crystal structure of 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, while the DFT M06-2X method was applied in order to optimize the structures of 1–3. …”
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Experimental study of polyurethane-cement composite reinforcing talik beneath subgrade in permafrost regions: Exothermic characteristics, durability and micro-mechanism by Fujun Niu, Yuru Wang, Ziyi Wang, Zekun Ding, Minghao Liu

“…Characterize the micro-mechanisms of the specimens by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and mercury intrusion porosimetry. The results show that the talik solidified by WPU10 has good water stability and relatively low strength damage during the freeze-thaw cycles. …”
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Effects of biogenic CBM generation on microcrystalline and functional groups of high-volatile bituminous coal by Aikuan Wang, Qiang Huang, Zhiyuan Yao

“…In the course of the experiment, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis is employed to examine the coal microcrystal structures, whereas Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy serves for the analysis of the chemical structures. …”
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Optimization of Starch Saccharification Process and Structural Characterization of Starch Using Low Transglycosidation Activity Glucoamylase GluM3 by Haiyue FAN, Zhao YU, Zhengjie ZHANG, Ming LI, Yingguo BAI, Feng YU, Zhongyuan LI

“…Structural characterization of starch granules was conducted using methods such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy. The results showed that the optimal saccharification conditions were a liquefaction DE value of 16%, temperature at 66 ℃, pH at 3.7, time at 3 h, enzyme dosage at 450 U/g with pullulanase dosage at 1.25 U/g. …”
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Optimization of the Production Parameters of Composites from Sugarcane Bagasse and Iron Salts for Use in Dye Adsorption by Carine Pereira da Silva, Marluce Oliveira da Guarda Souza, Walter Nei Lopes dos Santos, Laiana Oliveira Bastos Silva

“…The synthesized composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis. …”
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Elucidation of novel, alternative, fiber-reinforced iron-based pozzolanic composites as SCMs by Hafiz Muhammad Nadir, Ash Ahmed, Ikram Moshi

“…The microstructural analysis using X-ray diffraction/fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive analysis with X-ray spectroscopy supported the strength and durability parameters by showing minimal/no ettringite formation and increased calcium silicate hydrates gel formation due to the use of FeCO3 and pozzolans. …”
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Structural, Morphological, and Antibacterial Attributes of Graphene Oxide Prepared by Hummers’ and Brodie’s Methods by Vittorio Marsala, Yuriy Gerasymchuk, Maria Luisa Saladino, Emil Paluch, Magdalena Wawrzyńska, Vitalii Boiko, Xiang Li, Cristina Giordano, Dariusz Hreniak, Beata Sobieszczańska

“…Synthesis of GO with Brodie’s and modified Hummers’ methods was followed by an evaluation of their structural, morphological, and physicochemical properties by Raman, FTIR, UV–vis spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The GO-B surface appeared more oxidized than that of GO-H, which could be crucial for interactions with bacteria. …”
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Enhancing Graphene Oxide Production and Its Efficacy in Adsorbing Crystal Violet: An In-Depth Study of Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and DFT Analysis by Soukaina El Bourachdi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Fatima Moussaoui, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Abdelhay El Amri, Raed H. Althomali, Asmaa F. Kassem, Marwa Mostafa Moharam, Ali raza Ayub, Kakul Husain, Ismail Hassan, Amal Lahkimi

“…Graphene oxide underwent thorough analysis using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and specific surface area determination via the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method. …”
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Metal and Precursor Effect during 1-Heptyne Selective Hydrogenation Using an Activated Carbon as Support by Cecilia R. Lederhos, Juan M. Badano, Nicolas Carrara, Fernando Coloma-Pascual, M. Cristina Almansa, Domingo Liprandi, Mónica Quiroga

“…All catalysts were characterized by temperature programmed reduction, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Crystallization characteristics of B2O3 and TiO2-bearing glassy fluoride-free mold fluxes by Wang Z., Shu Q.-F., Chou K.-C.

“…To explore the effects of TiO2 and/or B2O3 on crystallization of the glassy fluoride-free slag film near the copper mould, the crystallization characteristics of glassy fluoride-free mold fluxes with fluoride being substituted by TiO2 and/or B2O3 were investigated using X- ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) techniques. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Gelatin-Tapioca Starch Film and Coating Containing Copper Nanoparticles against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Causing Anthracnose by Vinh Tien Nguyen, My-Sam Dang-Thi, Khanh Son Trinh

“…The formation of CuNPs was confirmed by UV-vis absorption spectra of the reaction mixture, which showed a surface plasmon resonance peak at 578–594 nm. The x-ray diffraction spectrum of the CuNPs indicated the presence of mostly metallic copper with some minor impurities of Cu2O, CuO, and Cu(OH)2. …”
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Green synthesis of high-performance gallium oxide supercapacitor: A path to outstanding energy density by Jamal Alnofiay, Ahmed Al-Shahrie, Elsayed Shalaan

“…The resulting white powder was subjected to different characterization techniques. X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed the presence of multiple crystalline phases of gallium oxide, including monoclinic β-Ga2O3, and rhombohedral α-Ga2O3, as well as gallium suboxide Ga2O. …”
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Indigo Carmine and 2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol Removal Using Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Modified Palm Oil Fiber: Adsorption Isotherms and Mass Transfer Kinetics by Marcel Cédric Deussi Ngaha, Evangéline Njanja, Giscard Doungmo, Arnaud Tamo Kamdem, Ignas Kenfack Tonle

“…Raw, NaOH-treated, and CTAB-modified POF were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric-hyperdifferential scanning calorimetric (TG-HDSC) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide-based cation, chelating, and anion exchangers for salt removal by Mahmoud A. Al Azwani, Saleh Al Busafi, El-Said I. El-Shafey

“…The surface area of GO was 220 m2/g, however, decreased tremendously on surface functionalization. X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that the produced ion exchangers possess amorphous nature. …”
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Strength, Hydraulic, and Microstructural Characteristics of Expansive Soils Incorporating Marble Dust and Rice Husk Ash by Fazal E. Jalal, Sultani Mulk, Shazim Ali Memon, Babak Jamhiri, Ahsan Naseem

“…This study evaluates the strength and consolidation characteristics of expansive soils treated with marble dust (MD) and rice husk ash (RHA) through a multitude of laboratory tests, including consistency limits, compaction, uniaxial compression strength (UCS), and consolidation tests. By using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses, the effect of curing on UCS after 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, and 112 days was studied from the standpoint of microstructural changes. …”
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Intense Red Upconversion Emission and Shape Controlled Synthesis of Gd2O3:Yb/Er Nanocrystals by Zhigao Yi, Boyun Wen, Chao Qian, Haibo Wang, Ling Rao, Hongrong Liu, Songjun Zeng

“…The as-prepared samples were characterized by the typical X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM, and spectrophotometer. …”
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