Synergistic effect of nitrocellulose coating on structural and reactivity stabilization of ammonium nitrate oxidizer by Amir Abdelaziz, Djalal Trache, Ahmed Fouzi Tarchoun, Hani Boukeciat, Yash Pal, Sourbh Thakur, Weiqiang Pang, Thomas M. Klapötke

“…Structural analysis via infrared spectroscopy (IR) demonstrated a successful association of AN and NC, with slight shifts observed in IR bands indicating interfacial interactions. Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) analysis further elucidated the structural changes induced by the coating process, revealing that the NC coating altered the crystallization pattern of its pure form. …”
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Green Synthesis of Nanostructure CeO2 Using Tea Extract: Characterization and Adsorption of Dye from Aqueous Phase by Chengshun Liu, Xiyao Liu, Yilin Wu, Zhuotong Chen, Zhuanrong Wu, Shumao Wang, Hua Han, Zhenbang Xie, Yixuan Wang, Tzu-Hsing Ko

“…The as-prepared samples were characterized by thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Green Synthesis of Antibacterial CuO Nanoparticles Based on the Synergy Between <i>Cornu aspersum</i> Snail Mucus and Ascorbic Acid by Maria Todorova, Angelina Kosateva, Ventsislava Petrova, Bogdan Ranguelov, Stela Atanasova-Vladimirova, Georgi Avdeev, Ivanka Stoycheva, Emiliya Pisareva, Anna Tomova, Lyudmila Velkova, Aleksandar Dolashki, Pavlina Dolashka

“…This was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Another important advantage of CuONPs obtained by the new method with two reducing agents is the stronger inhibitory effect on the bacterial growth of some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains, compared to CuONPs-Muc prepared with only one reducing agent, i.e., a fraction of mucus with an MW > 20 kDa.…”
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Effectiveness of three biomimetic remineralization procedures in artificial caries-affected dentin – an in-vitro pilot study by Rosário Costa, Sofia Arantes-Oliveira, Lisete Fernandes, Fábio G. Figueiras, João Cardoso Ferreira, Paulo Ribeiro de Melo

“…Half of each group’s samples were analyzed using field-emission gun environmental scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive X-ray, while the other half were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and micro-Raman spectroscopy. Results: Results demonstrate alterations in dentin morphology and structure induced by the ACAD protocols, affirming their effectiveness in mimicking caries-affected dentin. …”
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Next-generation calcium oxide nanoparticles: A breakthrough in energy storage and humidity sensing by Asif Khan, Syed Tasleem Hussain, Abdul Naeem, Ayesha Sadiqa, Awais Ahmad, Muhammad Aamir Ali Shehzada, Munirah D. Albaqami

“…The synthesized nanoparticles were then characterized by using different analytical methods including X-ray Diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV–Visible spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis. …”
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1,10-Phenanthroline and 4,5-Diazafluorene Ketones and Their Silver(I) and Platinum(II) Complexes: Syntheses and Biological Evaluation as Antiproliferative Agents by Leonardo Sandin-Mazzondo, Jesús M. Martínez-Ilarduya, Jesús A. Miguel, Camino Bartolomé, Concepción Alonso

“…The compounds were characterized by NMR (¹H, ¹³C, and ¹⁹F), MS, and X-ray diffraction (<b>2</b>, <b>4</b>, <b>1Ag</b>, <b>3Ag</b>, <b>1Pt</b>, and <b>3Pt</b>). …”
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Petals morphology formation and pseudocapacitive properties of LiGa5O8 ceramics by Aditya Sharma, Manas Nasit, Nitin Kumar Gautam, Shalendra Kumar, Ranjeet Brajpuriya, B.H. Lee, S.O. Won, Mayora Varshney, Nishima Chaddha, H.J. Shin

“…The LiGa5O8 samples have been prepared using the solid-state reaction method (annealed at 800 ⁰C and 1300 ⁰C) and investigated for electrochemical properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results confirmed the spinel structure stability up to 1300 ⁰C. …”
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Pore Structure and Its Fractal Dimension: A Case Study of the Marine Shales of the Niutitang Formation in Northwest Hunan, South China by Wei Jiang, Yang Zhang, Tianran Ma, Song Chen, Yang Hu, Qiang Wei, Dingxiang Zhuang

“…To analyze the pore structure and fractal characteristics of marine shale in the lower Cambrian Niutitang Formation in northwestern Hunan Province, China, the pore characteristics of shale were characterized using total organic carbon (TOC) content, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), low temperature nitrogen adsorption (LT-N₂GA) and methane adsorption experiments. …”
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Synthesis and characteristics of Fe/Ni/Cr oxide nanoparticles/PLA hybrid composite coatings on Mg–Zn–Ca alloy by Prakash Kumar, Aditya Kudva S, AnilKumar T, Ramesh S, M.R. Ramesh, Ashwini Prabhu, Gajanan Anne

“…These composite coatings were evaluated for their morphological and optical characteristics using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), 3-D non-contact profilometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The corrosion characteristics of developed samples were measured by electrochemical corrosion in standard simulation body fluid (SBF) at 37 °C. …”
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Experimental study on the engineering characteristics of expansive soil improved conjointly using enzyme induced carbonate precipitation and eggshell powder by Mudassir Mehmood, Yuancheng Guo, Yunlong Liu, Lei Wang, Wen Nie, Bantayehu Uba Uge, Sharafat Ali, Chen Xuanyu, Yingao Zhao

“…A thorough examination of the soil’s microstructure development after treatment was additionally executed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The findings demonstrated that combining EICP and ESP decreases the swelling pressure about 25 times, compared with the individual treatment that yielded 5 and 1.5 times reduction for EICP and ESP, respectively. …”
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Microstructural characterization of corrosion resistant Zn–15Al–6Mg–0.4Si galvanized coating by Yoonje Sung, Changmin Kang, Junho Lee, Seonghyun Park, Sang-Hwa Lee, Jae-Taek Im, Seok-Jae Lee, HeeJin Jang, Jae-Gil Jung

“…A complex microstructure of the Zn–15Al–6Mg–0.4Si coating layer with excellent hardness and corrosion resistance was investigated by performing thermodynamic calculations, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Biosynthesis, characterization of Ag2O nanoparticles for enhancement of antioxidant and photo degradation activities by Tola Jabessa Masho, Meseret Melaku Ayane, Geremew Nigatu Endale, Shemelis Hailu Adula, Yadeta Dugasa Negasa, Bedasa Wagari Likasa, Tahir Safayo Mudda, Gemechisa Kebede Negari, Hika Chernet Amante, Sena Megersa Jida

“…Metal oxide nanoparticles characterized using UV–visible, TGA, Fourier transform infrared(FTIR),powder X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray photoelectron(XPS), and Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray(EDX) and Transmission Electron Microscopy(TEM), High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope(HRTEM), and Selected Area Electron (SAED) which is used for determination of crystalline size, morphology,particle size and oxidation state with composition of elements in the sample. …”
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Adsorption of Chromium(VI) onto Freshwater Snail Shell-Derived Biosorbent from Aqueous Solutions: Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics by Xuan Hoa Vu, Lan Huong Nguyen, Huu Tap Van, Dinh Vinh Nguyen, Thu Huong Nguyen, Quang Trung Nguyen, L. T. Ha

“…The FSS biosorbent was characterized using nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherm, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Characterization of Calcium Compounds in Opuntia ficus indica as a Source of Calcium for Human Diet by Isela Rojas-Molina, Elsa Gutiérrez-Cortez, Moustapha Bah, Alejandra Rojas-Molina, César Ibarra-Alvarado, Eric Rivera-Muñoz, Alicia del Real, Ma. de los Angeles Aguilera-Barreiro

“…The characterization of calcium compounds was performed by using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and titrimetric methods were used for quantification of total calcium and calcium compounds. …”
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Removal of ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin antibiotics from aqueous solutions using graphene oxide derived from corn cob by . Rinawati, A. Rahmawati, D.R. Muthia, M.D. Imelda, F.H. Latief, S. Mohamad, A.A. Kiswandono

“…Graphene oxide was characterized using Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive x-ray, and x-ray diffraction instruments. During the synthesis process, antibiotic adsorption tests were extensively conducted by exploring four variables, namely dosage of adsorbent, potential hydrogen, concentration, and contact time.FINDINGS: The result showed that graphene oxide from corn cob effectively removed 47 percent of ceftriaxone and 92.62 percent of ciprofloxacin. …”
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Pyrolysis-catalytic gasification of plastic waste for hydrogen-rich syngas production with hybrid-functional Ni-CaOCa2SiO4 catalyst by Tian Heng Qin, Guozhao Ji, Boyu Qu, Alan J McCue, Shaoliang Guan, Jos Derksen, Ye Shui Zhang

“…The catalysts were analysed by N2 physisorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and in-situ Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). …”
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Influence of Physicochemical Properties of Oil Sludge on Syngas Production for Energy Applications by Hiago Oliveira, Isabela Pinheiro, Ana Ramos, Osvaldo Venturini, Adriano Mariano, York Santiago

“…OS samples from oil storage tanks were analyzed using mass spectrometry, thermogravimetry, atomic absorption, proximate analysis, X-ray fluorescence, and X-ray diffraction. The viscosity was approximately 34,793 cP, with 36.41% carbon and 56.80% oxygen. …”
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Impacts of Thermal Activation on Physical Properties of Coal Gangue: Integration of Microstructural and Leaching Data by Wangtao Fan, Yuan Chen, Runxia Zhang, Xiaoguang Chen, Jin Li, Zhaolin Gu, Jianyun Wang

“…The mineral composition, micro-pore structure and element leaching were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetry Analysis (TG), Low-Temperature Nitrogen Adsorption (LTNA) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). …”
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Synthesis and structural characterization of s-triazine derivatives and their photophysical properties by Hessa H. Al-Rasheed, Sizwe J. Zamisa, Ihab Shawish, Assem Barakat, Ayman El-Faham, Beatriz G. de la Torre, Fernando Albericio, Anamika Sharma

“…In the current work, crystals of four s-triazine analogues were examined by single X-ray diffraction study. Intermolecular N7—H7…O3 hydrogen bonding patterns in 1 form chain-like supramolecular structures that extends along the crystallographic b axis. …”
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Luminescence Nanothermometry Based on Pr3+ : LaF3 Single Core and Pr3+ : LaF3/LaF3 Core/Shell Nanoparticles by M. S. Pudovkin, D. A. Koryakovtseva, E. V. Lukinova, S. L. Korableva, R. Sh. Khusnutdinova, A. G. Kiiamov, A. S. Nizamutdinov, V. V. Semashko

“…The nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized by means of transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and optical spectroscopy. The formation of the shell was proved by detecting the increase in physical sizes, sizes of coherent scattering regions, and luminescence lifetimes of core/shell NPs comparing with single core NPs. …”
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