Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Al/Fe and Cu/Fe Joints by Continuous Drive Friction Welding by Yanni Wei, Fu Sun

“…The microstructure of the joining interface was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, and the chemical compositions were tested by energy-dispersive spectroscopy. …”
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Mechanistic Features of Nanodiamonds in the Lapping of Magnetic Heads by Xionghua Jiang, Zhenxing Chen, Joy Wolfram, Zhizhou Yang

“…Atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) were used to carry out surface quality detection and analysis of the disk head. …”
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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

“…The electrical tests were performed on the AC breakdown strengths and positive-negative lightning impulse breakdown strengths on impregnated pressboard were carried out in compliance with IEC 60641 and IEC 60243, respectively. 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. The ratio of AgInS2 to SnIn4S8 was optimized. …”
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Sorptive Response Profile of Chitosan Coated Silica in the Defluoridation of Aqueous Solution by Y. Vijaya, A. Krishnaiah

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used for the characterization of the sorbent. …”
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Study of Zn-Cu Ferrite Nanoparticles for LPG Sensing by Anuj Jain, Ravi Kant Baranwal, Ajaya Bharti, Z. Vakil, C. S. Prajapati

“…The surface morphology of all the samples studied by the Scanning Electron Microscopy there exhibits porous structure of particles throughout the samples. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Photoluminescence on the Glass Doped with AgInS2 Nanocrystals by Dewu Yin, Lang Pei, Zhen Liu, Xinyu Yang, Weidong Xiang, Xiyan Zhang

“…X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectra revealed that the AgInS2 crystalline phase had formed in the glass matrix. Transmittance electron microscopy showed that these AgInS2 crystals had spherical shape and good dispersed form in the glass matrix, and their diameter distribution was mainly focused on three size regions. …”
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Effect of Metakaolin on Strength and Efflorescence Quantity of Cement-Based Composites by Tsai-Lung Weng, Wei-Ting Lin, An Cheng

“…Compressive strength and efflorescence quantify (using Matrix Laboratory image analysis and the curettage method), scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction analysis were reported in this study. …”
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The Optical Properties of Crystalline Zn3Nb2O8 Nanomaterials Obtained by Hydrothermal Method by Mihaela Birdeanu, Mirela Vaida, Eugenia Fagadar-Cosma

“…Field-emission scanning electron microscopy evidenced the columnar morphology of the particle’s agglomeration and the high resolution electron transmission microscopy confirms the measured interplanar distances calculated from the X-ray diffraction experiments. …”
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Ion-beam modification of composite based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and tin dioxide by P. M. Korusenko

“…Using the methods of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDA), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), there are analyzed changes in the morphology, phase composition, and chemical state of a composite based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes and tin oxide (SnO2 /MWCNTs) modified by pulsed ion beam of nanosecond duration. …”
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Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of Palladium Crystals Enclosed by (100) Facets by Seed-Mediated Fabrication by Eiji Higuchi, Masashi Kawai, Masanobu Chiku, Hiroshi Inoue

“…The field emission-scanning electron microscopy images showed that the Pd crystals were enclosed by only (100) facets, and their fractions depended on the reaction temperature. …”
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Mechanical Loading and Tribological Studies on Boron Carbide (B4C) and Lead (Pb) Particles Dispersed Epoxy-Based Multilayered Composites by S. Vignesh, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, Khan M. Adam, Temal Varol

“…The worn surface analysis done through scanning electron microscopy and stereo zoom microscopy reveals the reason for the low specific wear rate of 20% lead sample as the self-hindrance of wear debris evolved during the wear study.…”
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Experimental Study on Constant-Amplitude Fatigue Performance of Weld Toe in Steel Tube of Welded Hollow Spherical Joints in Grid Structures by Jian-li Zhang, Hong-gang Lei, Shi-hong Jin

“…The mechanism of fatigue failure at the joint was investigated through microscopic analysis using scanning electron microscopy. The results of this paper can be potentially used as a basis for revising specifications and to promote the practical application of grid structures with WHSJs.…”
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Vanadium Pentoxide Nanoparticles Doped ZnO: Physicochemical, Optical, Dielectric, and Photocatalytic Properties by Imen Massoudi, Ridha Hamdi, Amani Rached, Zainah A. AlDhawi, Fatimah M. Alobaidan, Hawra M. Alhamdan, Ghadeer A. Almohammed Ali, Fatimah E. Almuslim, Amor Ben Ali

“…The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy. …”
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Phase evolution in an MCrAlY coating during high temperature exposure by Costa C., Barbareschi E., Guarnone P., Borzone G.

“…Selective etching was employed for optical metallographic investigation. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) observation combined with Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) showed that the coating is composed of a γ- Co matrix, β-AlNi, σ-(Cr, Co), Cr carbide and Y-rich phases. …”
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Evaluation of the corrosion resistance of bronze patina or/and protective coating on the surface of the archaeological coins by Saleh M. Saleh, Abd El-Hakim A. El-Badry, Amal M. Abdel-karim

“…Various finishes of coin fragments (uncoated, aged, and freshly coated) were investigated to determine their chemical composition, nature of the patina, and corrosion products on their surface using stereo microscopy(SM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Growth of GaN@InGaN Core-Shell and Au-GaN Hybrid Nanostructures for Energy Applications by Tevye Kuykendall, Shaul Aloni, Ilan Jen-La Plante, Taleb Mokari

“…The hybrid structures were characterized by various techniques, including photoluminescence (PL), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), and x-ray diffraction (XRD).…”
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Effect of MMT-HNT Hybrid Nanoclay on Properties of UHMWPE Composite by Rania Hasan, Sarang Pande, Pravin Bhalerao, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…Additionally, XRD analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and biocompatibility study were investigated to examine these nanocomposite’s capacity to suit orthopedic applications. …”
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Amperometric Biosensor Detecting Dopamine Based on Polypyrrole/Reduced Graphene Oxide/Nickel Oxide/Glassy Carbon Electrode by Shindy Ayu Netania Priyanto, Elly Septia Yulianti, Ahmad Zakiyuddin, Siti Fauziyah Rahman

“…Material characterization was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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