Removal of U(VI) by Micrococcus aloeverae: condition, kinetic and mechanism studies by Xingming Gao, Mengmei Ye, Wenxin Li, Yong Lu, Lingzhi Bao

“…The involvement of carboxyl, amide, and amine groups in the biosorption processes was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. …”
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ABTS-Modified Silica Nanoparticles as Laccase Mediators for Decolorization of Indigo Carmine Dye by Youxun Liu, Mingyang Yan, Yuanyuan Geng, Juan Huang

“…Characteristics of ABTS-modified silica nanoparticles (ABTS-SNPs) were researched by scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy. When ABTS and ABTS-SNPs were used as laccase mediators, the decolorization yields of 96 and 95% were, respectively, obtained for indigo carmine dye. …”
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Modification of Superabsorbent Hydrogels for Industrial Wastewater Treatment by Md. Owaleur Rahman, Md. Abdul Halim, Anjan Deb, Shafi Ahmed, Md. Wasikur Rahman, N. C. Dafader, S. M. Nur Alam, Shahjalal Khandaker, Md. Jahangir Alam

“…The prepared SAH was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) to investigate the surface morphology and molecular interaction, respectively. …”
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Use of Landsat Land Surface Temperature and Vegetation Indices for Monitoring Drought in the Salt Lake Basin Area, Turkey by Osman Orhan, Semih Ekercin, Filiz Dadaser-Celik

“…In the image processing step, geometric and radiometric correction procedures were conducted to make satellite remote sensing data comparable with in situ measurements carried out using thermal infrared thermometer supported by hand-held GPS. The results showed that real-time ground and satellite remote sensing data were in good agreement with correlation coefficient (R2) values of 0.90. …”
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Advances in Illuminating Prostate Cancer with Emerging Phototherapies by Ali Usman

“…In this regard, phototherapies, such as photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), are emerging as promising options for addressing the challenges associated with conventional treatment options. Utilizing near-infrared (NIR) light to selectively target cancer cells, these approaches spare healthy tissues. …”
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Heating Characteristics of Films Prepared with Polymer-Graphite Composites by Seojin Kim, Weontae Oh, Jong-Seong Bae, Seong Baek Yang, Jeong Hyun Yeum, Jaehyeung Park, Choonghyun Sung, Jungsoo Kim, Jae-Cheon Shin

“…The relationship between the physical/chemical structure and the heating characteristics of the composite film was studied by measuring the heating temperature as functions of film thickness and resistance by using an infrared thermal imaging camera. The lower the film resistance, the higher the heating temperature of the film. …”
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Fabrication of Electrospun Polyamide-6/Chitosan Nanofibrous Membrane toward Anionic Dyes Removal by Mozhdeh Ghani, Ali Akbar Gharehaghaji, Mokhtar Arami, Negar Takhtkuse, Babak Rezaei

“…Nanofibrous filter media of polyamide-6/chitosan were fabricated by electrospinning onto a satin fabric substrate and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and water contact angle (WCA). …”
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Biogenic Synthesis of Copper and Silver Nanoparticles Using Green Alga Botryococcus braunii and Its Antimicrobial Activity by Anju Arya, Khushbu Gupta, Tejpal Singh Chundawat, Dipti Vaya

“…The characterization of copper and silver nanoparticles was carried out by using UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron spectroscopy (SEM). …”
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Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surfaces analysis, vibrational spectroscopy, thermal behavior, and DFT study of S-triazine perchlorate by Chaima Zouari, Thameur Dammak, Jerome Lhoste, Mohamed Boujelbene, Mohamed Abdelhedi

“…Vibrational modes were investigated using Raman and infrared spectroscopy, providing insights into the compound’s molecular structure. …”
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Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ananas comosus Fruit Peels: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities by Ayşe Baran, Cumali Keskin, Mehmet Fırat Baran, Irada Huseynova, Rovshan Khalilov, Aziz Eftekhari, Sevgi Irtegun-Kandemir, Deniz Evrim Kavak

“….), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction diffractometer (XRD), Fourier scanning electron microscope (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Synthesis of Graphene Oxide-Polystyrene Graft Polymer Based on Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer and Its Effect on Properties, Crystallization, and Rheological Behav... by Li Yang, Weijun Zhen

“…The products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermal weightlessness analysis, and the highest grafting rate of SGO-PS was 62.46%. …”
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Lippia adoensis (Koseret) and Evaluation of Its Antibacterial Activity by Meron Girma Demissie, Fedlu Kedir Sabir, Gemechu Deressa Edossa, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa

“…The biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles were characterized using thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, this study also evaluated the antibacterial activity of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles against clinical and standard strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis by the disc diffusion method. …”
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Separation of Spherical Nanosilica from Agricultural Wastes in Vietnam via Ultrasonic-Assisted Precipitation and Application for Effective Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous So... by Nguyen Duc Vu Quyen, Tran Ngoc Tuyen, Dinh Quang Khieu, Ho Van Minh Hai, Dang Xuan Tin, Bui Thi Hoang Diem, Le Van Thanh Son, Nguyen Thi Kieu Diem, Le Thi Nguyet, Bui Thi Thuy, Ho Thi Thuy Dung

“…The obtained nanosilica is characterized by modern methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BET). …”
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Experimental Study on Multiple Explosions during the Development and Utilization of Oil Shale Dust by Bo Liu, Yansong Zhang, Yuyuan Zhang, Jinshe Chen, Xiangbao Meng

“…Some original oil shale dust (OOSD) and explosive residues were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer. The SEM images of the explosive residues indicate a high fragmentation degree and well-developed pore structure during the entire multiexplosion process. …”
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Maillard Reaction in Natural Rubber Latex: Characterization and Physical Properties of Solid Natural Rubber by S. Montha, P. Suwandittakul, A. Poonsrisawat, P. Oungeun, C. Kongkaew

“…Protein cross-linking in fresh NR latex and solid NR was confirmed by using sodium dodecylsulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and attenuated total reflection infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy, respectively. It was found that degree of protein cross-linking in NR increased with increasing C5H8O2 concentration. …”
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Correlation between shear bond strength and degree of conversion of four orthodontic adhesives. by Hangaw Tariq Ibrahim, Bayan Abdulla Hassan

“…The mode of bond failure was determined by the adhesive remnant index (ARI) index and the DC was determined by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. Result: There was a statistically significant difference between the SBS of only Transbond XT and Orthobond plus color change adhesive while the two remaining adhesives showed no significant difference. …”
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Eco-Friendly Approach and Potential Biodegradable Polymer Matrix for WPC Composite Materials in Outdoor Application by Alessia Quitadamo, Valerie Massardier, Marco Valente

“…In order to evaluate properties of blends and composites tensile tests, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analyses, and infrared spectroscopy have been performed. Wood flour seems to affect heavy blend behaviour in process production of material suggesting that future studies are needed to reduce defectiveness.…”
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Preparation and Evaluation of a Profile Control Agent Base on Waste Drilling Fluid by Xiaoping Qin, Haiwei Lu, Yilin Li, Tong Peng, Lijie Xing, Haixi Xue, Jing Xu

“…PCAWDF was characterized by infrared (IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Analysis of Human Kidney Stones Using Advanced Characterization Techniques by Jelena Brdarić Kosanović, Kristijan Živković, Vatroslav Šerić, Berislav Marković, Imre Szenti, Ákos Kukovecz, Nives Matijaković Mlinarić, Anamarija Stanković

“…The chemical analysis included powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DSC). …”
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Effect of Tetrahydrofuran Extraction on Surface Functional Groups of Coking Coal and Its Wettability by Jian Yao, Huaijun Ji, Huazhang Lu, Tongtong Gao

“…The raw and residual coals were studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) with curve-fitting analysis. …”
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