3-Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane Modified Diatomite: Preparation and Application for Voltammetric Determination of Lead (II) and Cadmium (II) by Dinh Quang Khieu, Bui Hai Dang Son, Vo Thi Thanh Chau, Pham Dinh Du, Nguyen Hai Phong, Nguyen Thi Diem Chau

“…The obtained MPTMS-diatomite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravity-differential scanning calorimeter (TG-DSC), and Fourier transformation infrared (FT-IR). The results showed that an increase in treatment temperature seems to reduce the loading of MPTMS onto diatomite. …”
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FTIR Analysis of Pesticide Active Ingredients into Seasonal Vegetables: Ensuring Food Safety and Raising Awareness by Md. Mejbah Uddin Mithu, Sadia Akter Shormela

“…This study aimed to detect the presence of pesticide active ingredients in raw vegetables using Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). The study involved four fruit vegetables (Eggplants, Tomatoes, Bitter gourd, Green-bean) and 11 different pesticides used by farmers. …”
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Microwave Assisted Synthesis Spectral and Antibacterial Investigations on Complexes of Mn(II) With Amide Containing Ligands by N. Bhojak, D. D. Gudasaria, N. Khiwani, R. Jain

“…The complexes have been characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, infrared, electronic spectra and magnetic susceptibility studies. …”
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Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather by Rashedul Islam, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Md. Elias Uddin

“…UV–visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy were used to examine the material dispersibility bonding between GO and PCF, structural properties, thermal properties, and surface morphology of the biocomposite films, respectively. …”
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Potential of Black Phosphorus in Immune-Based Therapeutic Strategies by Wenjuan Dong, Hu Wang, Hailin Liu, Chunqiao Zhou, Xuelin Zhang, Song Wang, Lin He

“…For example, BP under irradiation can convert near-infrared (NIR) light into heat and reactive oxygen species (ROS) to damage cancer cells, called photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). …”
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Optical-Fiber-Based Smart Concrete Thermal Integrity Profiling: An Example of Concrete Shaft by Ruoyu Zhong, Ruichang Guo, Wen Deng

“…Our method is compared with current thermal infrared probe or embedded thermal sensor-based TIP for the concrete shaft. …”
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Removal of Sulfur Dioxide from Flue Gas Using the Sludge Sodium Humate by Yu Zhao, Guoxin Hu

“…The products of this process were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. It can be seen that the desulfurization products mainly contain sludge humic acid sediment, which can be used as fertilizer components.…”
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Comparative Investigation on the Properties and Molecular Mechanisms of Natural Phenolic Compounds and Rubber Polymers to Inhibit Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Binders by Fenghua Yang, Zhuang Hu, Hongyi Xi

“…To investigate the inhibitory effects and potential mechanisms of phenolic compounds and crumb tire rubber on the aging deterioration of asphalt binders, the aging characteristics of base asphalt, catechin modified asphalt, and crumb rubber modified asphalt were evaluated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and reactive molecular dynamics simulations. …”
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CNN-Based Pupil Center Detection for Wearable Gaze Estimation System by Warapon Chinsatit, Takeshi Saitoh

“…This paper presents a convolutional neural network- (CNN-) based pupil center detection method for a wearable gaze estimation system using infrared eye images. Potentially, the pupil center position of a user’s eye can be used in various applications, such as human-computer interaction, medical diagnosis, and psychological studies. …”
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Electrospun Nanostructured Fibers of Collagen-Biomimetic Apatite on Titanium Alloy by Michele Iafisco, Ismaela Foltran, Simona Sabbatini, Giorgio Tosi, Norberto Roveri

“…Finally, the topographic distribution of the chemical composition in the mineralized matrix evaluated by Fourier Transform Infrared microspectroscopy demonstrated that the apatite nanocrystals cover the collagen fibers assembled by the electrospinning.…”
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Microencapsulation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antiplasmodial Activities of Holothuria atra Microcapsule by Prawesty Diah Utami, Herin Setianingsih, Dewi Ratih Tirto Sari

“…The microcapsules were then observed for physicochemical properties using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The microcapsules were tested for antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method. …”
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Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Microrobotics Applications of Polyvinyl Chloride- (PVC-) Based PANI/PEDOT: PSS/ZrP Composite Cation-Exchange Membrane by Mohd Imran Ahamed, Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammad Luqman, Lutfullah

“…It was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis/differential thermogravimetry (TGA/DTA/DTG), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The membrane was also characterized by ion-exchange properties. …”
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Methylene blue and acid red adsorption on biochar made from modified sugarcane bagasse: A dynamic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic investigation by Wenfang Zhu, Fangyuan Chen, Lei Ye, Xinyuan Yang, Yali Song, Hua Wang

“…The surface characteristics of the modified bagasse biochars were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. …”
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The Immediate Effect of Exercising in a Virtual Reality Treadmill (C-Mill) on Skin Temperature of a Man with Lower Limb Amputation by Fábio Marcon Alfieri, Caren da Silva Dias, Daniela Mitiyo Odagiri Utiyama, Denise Vianna Machado Ayres, Linamara Rizzo Battistella

“…The thigh and legs of a man with left distal transfemoral amputation were evaluated by thermography (infrared sensor FLIR T650sc) before and after a single 30-minute exercise session performed in a virtual reality treadmill device (C-Mill). …”
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Bismuth Schiff base complex and its oxide nanoparticles as photocatalyst for the removal of dyes from water by Behrouz Shaabani, Shadi Soleimaninia

“…To characterize the products, several techniques including infrared, UV–vis, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), energy‐dispersive X‐ray analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have been used. …”
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Optical Absorption Enhancement in Amorphous Silicon Films and Solar Cell Precursors Using the Aluminum-Induced Glass Texturing Method by Nasim Sahraei, Selvaraj Venkataraj, Premachandran Vayalakkara, Armin G. Aberle

“…One of the key issues of thin-film silicon solar cells is their limited optical absorptance due to the thin absorber layer and the low absorption coefficient for near-infrared wavelengths. Texturing of one or more interfaces in the layered structure of these cells is an important technique to scatter light and enhance the optical pathlength. …”
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Impact of Fiber Buildup Stacking Sequence on Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Fiber–Reinforced Anamide Composites by M. Subramanian, M. Diviya, S. Kaliappan, A. Deepak, Kuldeep K. Saxena, Nasim Hasan

“…Analysis using the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy envisioned the surface chemical properties of anamide films at various fiber orientations, and the interaction properties between fiber and matrix were determined. …”
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The development and characterization of a novel coagulant for dust suppression in open-cast coal mines by Gang Zhou, Tao Fan, Mao Xu, Han Qiu, Jiayuan Wang, Lei Qiu

“…Subsequently, the functional groups, crystalline structure, and thermal stability of the dust coagulant were examined by means of Fourier transform infrared spectra measurements, X-ray diffraction spectra measurements, and differential scanning calorimeter analysis. …”
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A Nanoliposomal Gel Containing Cinnamomum zeylanicum Essential Oil with Effective Repellent against the Main Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi by Mahmoud Osanloo, Samira Firoozian, Elham Zarenezhad, Zahra Montaseri, Saha Satvati

“…Their morphologies and loading of the essential oil in the particles were then investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) analyses. The nanoliposomes were finally jellified to increase their viscosity and facilitate topical usage. …”
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Effect of Iron Oxide on the Protective Photochromism of African Padauk by Chen Wang, Ye Qin, Fang Wang, Zhiping Wang, Anmin Huang

“…In this study, chemical changes occurring on the wood surfaces were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The discoloration of the African padauk was mainly because of the photodegradation of lignin and extractives by ultraviolet radiation. …”
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