Enhancement of the Stabilities and Intracellular Antioxidant Activities of Lavender Essential Oil by Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on β-Cyclodextrin and Potassium Cation by Ying Wang, Liang Wang, Jin Tan, Rong Li, Zi-Tao Jiang, Shu-Hua Tang

“…Then, the optimum inclusion product was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Greener Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobiological Effects of Helba Silver Nanoparticle-PMMA Nanocomposite by Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Khalid M. O. Ortashi, Amnah B. Alanazi, Batool A. ALZahrani, Dina A. Soliman

“…The AgNPs encapsulated within the polymer chains were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Modification of thermal stabilities of AgNP/PMMA nanocomposites was confirmed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Combing role of MgO and Al2O3 on viscosity and its correlation to structure of fluorine-free mold fluxes by Wang H.-C., Bao G.-D., Sadaf S., Mao S.-S., Wu T.

“…By using FactSage calculations, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), rotational viscometers, and X-ray diffraction (XRD), the combined effect of MgO and Al2O3 on fluorine-free mold flux was confirmed. …”
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The biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by Bacillus species by Felicia E. Uwakwe, Tobias I.N. Ezejiofor, Ernest A.A. Anyalogbu, Toochukwu E. Ogbulie

“…The ability of the microbial isolates to degrade polyethylene (table water sachets) was determined using microbial growth measurement in liquid medium (Optical Density (OD600)), disappearance and introduction of functional groups (Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and weight loss analysis measured after sixty (60) days of incubation in mineral salt vitamin media. …”
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<i>Epigynum auritum</i>-Derived Near-Infrared Carbon Dots for Bioimaging and Antimicrobial Applications by Wenfeng Shi, Jiahui Li, Junmei Pu, Guiguang Cheng, Yaping Liu, Shanshan Xiao, Jianxin Cao

“…The crystal structures of the NIR-CDs were further characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Properties and Components of Recycled Engine Oil Bottom Rejuvenated Asphalt and Its Grey Relationship Analysis by Jin Li, Miaozhang Yu, Xinzhuang Cui, Wentong Wang

“…The rejuvenation mechanism of REOB on aged asphalt was revealed by combined performance, four-component, and infrared spectroscopy analyses. The relationship between the four components and physical rheological indexes in the process of asphalt rejuvenated by REOB was quantitatively obtained by the grey relationship analysis. …”
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Phytogenic Synthesis and Characterization of NiO-ZnO Nanocomposite for the Photodegradation of Brilliant Green and 4-Nitrophenol by Sirajul Haq, Aqsa Waheed Raja, Sadiq Ur Rehman, Amine Mezni, Manel Ben Ali, Amor Hedfi, Muhammad Imran Shahzad, Wajid Rehman, Nadia Shahzad, Muhammad Waseem, Pervaiz Ahmad

“…By using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), functional groups in samples were determined. …”
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Muscle Strength, Oxygen Saturation and Physical Activity in Patients with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Compared to Asymptomatic Controls by Lisa Urup Tønning, Bjarne Mygind-Klavsen, Troels Kjeldsen, Ulrik Dalgas, John Brincks, Inger Mechlenburg

“… # Method Maximal isometric muscle strength of the ankle plantar and dorsiflexors was tested in patients with CECS and sex- and age-matched controls using an isokinetic dynamometer and oxygen saturation (StO~2~) during running was tested by near infrared spectroscopy. Perceived pain and exertion were measured during the test using the Numeric Rating Scale and Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale and the exercise-induced leg pain questionnaire. …”
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates Biopolymer Production by Moderately Halophilic Paracoccus onubensis Strain E3: Extraction, Characterization and Synergistic Activity with Sorafenib Drug again... by Hend A. Hamedo, Ahmed E.M. Shokr, Omnia T. Abd-Elsalam, Naglaa Elshafey

“…PHAs were extracted and then subjected to Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), where the spectrum showed a strong band at 1649.72 cm−1 for the carbon (C=O) stretching of the ester group, which is a common feature in PHAs structures, and Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analyses. …”
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Intrinsically Noncombustible Thermosets from Sulfur-Containing Epoxy Resin and Benzoxazines: Evaluation of Thermal and Mechanical Properties by Ya Lyu, Haibo Fan, Liliang Qiu

“…The polymerization behavior of the resins was analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry for determining the optimal curing procedure. …”
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Structure, Immune and Anti-aging Activities of Capsular Polysaccharide Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum W1 by Yongjiao GAO, Kun WANG, Jing ZHAO, Feng ZUO

“…The absolute molecular weight, functional groups and monosaccharide composition of CPS were analyzed by gel permeation chromatography system, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and high performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Lactobacillus rhamnosus bioactive metabolites: Preparation, characterization, and antifungal activity by Aya Abdel-Nasser, Hayam M. Fathy, Ahmed N. Badr, Olfat S. Barakat, Amal S. Hathout

“…The chitosan nanoparticles loaded with L. rhamnosus bioactive metabolites were characterized using the transmission electron microscope (TEM), zeta potential, size distribution, polydiversity index (PDI), pH, encapsulation efficiency and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The TEM revealed that the chitosan nanoparticles loaded with bioactive metabolites were spherical and smooth on the surface, and by increasing the concentration of bioactive metabolites added to the chitosan nanoparticles, the diameter of the chitosan nanoparticle grew. …”
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Physicochemical and Thermal Characteristics of Onion Skin from Fifteen Indian Cultivars for Possible Food Applications by Narashans Alok Sagar, Anil Khar, Vikas, Ayon Tarafdar, Sunil Pareek

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis explored the various metabolites present in each cultivar. …”
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Synthesis of Silica-Coated Fe3O4 Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Method: Characterization and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity by Goshu Asab, Enyew Amare Zereffa, Teshome Abdo Seghne

“…The synthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermal analyzer, and infrared spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction pattern of Fe3O4 showed that particles were phase pure with a cubic inverse spinel structure and FT-infrared spectra confirmed the presence of Fe-O bond in tetrahedral and octahedral interstitial sites. …”
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Fabrication of antibacterial bio‐composite from polyvinyl alcohol incorporated with Azadirachta indica by Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdus Shahid

“…Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to investigate the bonding behavior, and a Universal Strength Tester was used to determine the mechanical properties. …”
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Exploring the novel environmentally friendly highly hydrophobic TiO2 coating for enhanced anti-corrosion performance of steel in potential industrial applications by Haewon Byeon, J. Sunil

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Rietveld refinement, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the successful synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles. …”
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Isotherms and Kinetic Studies of Copper Removal from Textile Wastewater and Aqueous Solution Using Powdered Banana Peel Waste as an Adsorbent in Batch Adsorption Systems by Momina Seleman, Takele Sime, Abate Ayele, Assefa Sergawie, Thabo Nkambule, Jemal Fito

“…The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results showed that the alkyne, aldehyde, and amide functional groups were dominant in the powdered banana peel surface, and the scanning electron microscope showed the morphology of the adsorbent. …”
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Synthesis of BiOI-TiO2 Composite Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Method and Study on Their Photocatalytic Activities by Yunfang Chen, Xiaoxin Xu, Jianzhang Fang, Guangying Zhou, Zhang Liu, Shuxing Wu, Weicheng Xu, Jinhui Chu, Ximiao Zhu

“…The synthesized particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface analyzer, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), ultraviolet-visible light (UV-Vis) absorption spectra and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Rosa roxburghii Tratt Polyphenol-Sodium Alginate-Soy Protein Isolate Nanocomposites and Their Antioxidant Activity by Han LIU, Xiaoyan LIU, Yinping GUO, Xingyan MU, Zihui SHI

“…The complexes were characterized by particle size, polymer dispersity index (PDI), Zeta potential, fluorescence spectrum, surface hydrophobicity, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Molecular docking technology was applied for theoretical verification. …”
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Crude Oil Source Identification of Asphalt via ATR-FTIR Approach Combined with Multivariate Statistical Analysis by Ruibo Ren, Wenmiao Fan, Pinhui Zhao, Hao Zhou, Weikun Meng, Ping Ji

“…The model was established based on diverse fingerprint recognition technologies (such as principal component analysis (PCA) and multivariate logistic regression analysis) by using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). In this way, the crude oil source of different asphalt samples can be effectively discriminated. …”
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