Semisynthesis of Derivatives of Oleanolic Acid from Syzygium aromaticum and Their Antinociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Properties by Sibusiso Rali, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji, Olukayode O. Aremu, Adebola O. Oyedeji, Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag

“…The derived compounds were monitored with thin layer chromatography and confirmed with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry (MS), Fourier infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and melting point (Mp). …”
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Slurry and Technology Optimization for Grouting Fissures in Earthen Sites with Quicklime by Kai Cui, Fei Feng, Wen-wu Chen, Dong-hua Wang, Xiao-hai Wang

“…The acoustic wave, penetration resistance, and infrared thermal imaging results after fissure grouting were used to develop a preliminary explanation for the related mechanisms of slurry swelling, hardening, and lime pile compaction. …”
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Characterization of Malignant Melanoma Using Vibrational Spectroscopy by Ziad Hammody, Ranjit Kumar Sahu, Shaul Mordechai, Emanuela Cagnano, Shmuel Argov

“…In many cases, melanoma develops from nevus, which is considered as the nonmalignant stage. Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy (FTIR-MSP), which is based on characteristic molecular vibrational spectra of cells, was used to investigate spectral differences between melanoma, nevus, and the corresponding normal epidermis. …”
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Synthesis of Calcium Phosphate by Microwave Hydrothermal Method by Ana Elisa Vilicev Italiano, Ricardo Luis Tranquilin, Danny Omar Mendoza Marin, Márcio Luiz dos Santos, Luís Geraldo Vaz

“…Microstructural and physicochemical characterization analyses were carried out using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, and X-ray diffraction. The results obtained showed the presence of more than one calcium phosphate biological interest phase, as hydroxyapatite (HA), tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP), and octacalcium phosphate (OCP), highlighting with increasing calcination temperature, the β-TCP phase becomes evident. …”
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Citrate coated iron oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and performance in protein adsorption by Denise Arrozarena Portilla, Arturo A. Velázquez López, Rosalva Mora Escobedo, Hernani Yee Madeira

“…The nanoparticles were characterized using various techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The percentage of lysozyme (Lyz) adsorbed by IONPs@CA was 84.9%, while the IONPs sample only adsorbed 5.9%. …”
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A systematic in vitro study of the effect of normoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic conditions on the biochemical and cellular interactions of clinically-available wound dressings with... by Shirin Saberianpour, Gianluca Melotto, Rachel Forss, Lucy Redhead, Susan Sandeman, Nadia Terrazzini, Dipak Sarker, Matteo Santin

“…Their physicochemical properties were analysed by infrared spectroscopy, swelling and evaporation tests and variable pressure scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Theoretical and experimental studies on the interior ballistic of large UAV ejection based on trifluoromethane phase transition by Zhaijun Lu, Zhifu Wang, Shujian Yao, Mu Zhong, Kai Liu, Jiaqiang Wang

“…Trifluoromethane, being easily compressible, exhibiting high safety and low infrared characteristics, is well-suited for small-volume high-pressure chambers. …”
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Deteksi Pencemaran Mikroplastik pada Air Lindi di TPA Piyungan Yogyakarta Indonesia by Inggita Utami, Agustina Agustina

“…Identification of microplastics was carried out visually using a microscope, while the identification of polymer types was determined by the Fourier-transform infrared streptoscopy test. The data were analyzed quantitative descriptively, and inferentially to compare the average abundance value and determine the correlation between microplastic abundance and abiotic parameters. …”
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A comparative analysis of the microstructural and physicochemical properties of alluvial and dune sands from northeast Algerian Sahara by Rafika Hachem, Nassima Meftah, Ahmed Bouaziz

“… This paper investigates the physical, chemical, and microstructural properties of two types of natural sand; alluvial sands and dune sand from the El-Oued region in the northeastern Algerian Sahara. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS), and granulometry analysis have been performed. …”
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Comparison of Gelation Time and Polyalcohol Effect on Hydrogels from Domestic and Wild Silk Fibroins by Huijing Zhao, Siyong Xiong, Mingzhong Li, Qiang Zhang, Guiyang Liu

“…After freeze-drying, the hydrogels were characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Improvement of Hydrophilicity for Polyamide Composite Membrane by Incorporation of Graphene Oxide-Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles by Thu Hong Anh Ngo, Chau Thi Minh Nguyen, Khai Dinh Do, Quan Xuan Duong, Nghia Hieu Tran, Hoan Thi Vuong Nguyen, Dung Thi Tran

“…Membrane surface properties were determined through scanning electron microscope (SEM) images and Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) spectroscopy. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and electrochemical studies of psyllium-based conductive copolymers by Ridhima Khanna, Lalita Chopra, Akhil Saxena, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Girish Chandra Sharma, Talib K. Ibrahim, Manish Gupta, M. Ijaz Khan

“…Physico-chemical analysis techniques such as High Resolution- Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Emission Microscopy, Fourier Transmission Infrared Spectroscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis, X-Ray Diffraction analysis, Zeta Potential and swelling studies were employed to understand all the structural, chemical, morphological, thermal changes in PSH after grafting with ANI and crosslinking. …”
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The Effect of Variable Ratios of Na₂O/K₂O Oxides in Glazes Containing BaO, ZnO, and ZrO₂: Structural Analysis, Characteristic Temperatures, and Sur... by Janusz Partyka, Dawid Kozień, Katarzyna Pasiut

“…The changing molar ratios were also studied in the structure analysis based on the result of data obtained by middle infrared (MIR) and Raman spectroscopy. The characteristic temperatures of the analyzed glazes were also designated using high-stage microscopy. …”
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Efficient removal of aqueous Pb(II) using partially reduced graphene oxide-FeO by Ting Guo, Chaoke Bulin, Bo Li, Zhiwei Zhao, Huitao Yu, He Sun, Xin Ge, Ruiguang Xing, Bangwen Zhang

“…The composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectra, Fourier transformation infrared, Raman spectrometer, N 2 adsorption–desorption, vibrating sample magnetometer, and zeta potential analyses. …”
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Structural Characterization of Silica Particles Extracted from Grass Stenotaphrum secundatum: Biotransformation via Annelids by A. Espíndola-Gonzalez, R. Fuentes-Ramirez, A. L. Martínez-Hernández, V. M. Castaño, C. Velasco-Santos

“…The characterization of the silica particles was performed using Infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Energy Dispersion Spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of N′-[(Z)-(3-Methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene)(phenyl)methyl]benzohydrazide and Its Co(II), Ni(II), and... by Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Emmanuel C. Okafor, Ilknur Babahan, Esin Poyrazoglu Coban, Ali Özmen, Halil Biyik

“…The reaction of HL1 with Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) halides gave the corresponding complexes, which were characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic measurements, and infrared and electronic spectral studies. The compounds were screened for their in vitro cytotoxic activity against HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells and antimicrobial activity against some bacteria and yeasts. …”
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Improved Photocatalytic Performance of a Novel Fe3O4@SiO2/Bi2SiO5 Hierarchical Nanostructure with Magnetic Recoverability by Xinxin Zhang, Xiaoli Dong, Baiyu Leng, Hongchao Ma, Xiufang Zhang

“…Magnetic Fe3O4@SiO2/Bi2SiO5 composites with a novel hierarchical nanostructure were synthesized by sol-gel and hydrothermal methods and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). …”
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Insights into the formulation properties, biocompatibility, and permeability of poorly water-soluble methoxyflavones with PEG400 and propylene glycol by Eze Fredrick Nwude, Jansakul Chaweewan, Srichana Teerapol

“…Data from differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopic analysis revealed physico-chemical compatibility between the three methoxyflavones and PEG400/propylene glycol. …”
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Recycling phosphate mine waste rocks in asphalt mixtures to fully replace natural aggregate: A preliminary study by Fadi Alhomaidat, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Sajedah M. Alosifat

“…The mixtures’ mechanical, microstructural, and synergistic properties were evaluated using the cantabro test, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis, and the attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) analysis, respectively. …”
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Preparation of Restricted Access Media-Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Detection of Chloramphenicol in Bovine Serum by Shanwen Zhao, Chanling Wei, Zhian Sun, Huachun Liu, Yanqiang Zhou, Xiaoxiao Wang, Jianmin Li, Bolin Gong

“…The CAP-RAM-MIPs were successfully characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. …”
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