Leaf Extract Mediated Green Synthesis of Iron-oxide Nanoparticles (FeO -NPs) by Using Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (China rose): A Potential Approach and its Biological Application by Anjali Singh, Ruchi Bharti, Ajay Thakur, Monika Verma, Renu Sharma

“…Various analytical techniques, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX), were employed to characterize the synthesized FeO-NPs. …”
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Core-shell Nanoparticles Based on Polystyrene and Poly(n-butyl acrylate) Functionalized with Itaconic Acid for Baroplastic Processing by Fernanda Furtado de Melo Albino, Jacira Aparecida Castanharo, João Batista Lourenço Neto, Marcos Antonio da Silva Costa

“…The copolymers were characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Effect of Nanodiamonds on Friction Reduction Performance in Presence of Organic and Inorganic Friction Modifiers by A. K. Piya, L. Yang, N. Emami, A. Morina

“…Analysis of wear scars using High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Raman spectroscopy reveals that when NDs are fully entrapped into the formed tribofilm that contains the MoDTC-derived MoS₂ layer, the lowest friction coefficient can be achieved.…”
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Quantifying the ability of the CF2H group as a hydrogen bond donor by Matthew E. Paolella, Daniel S. Honeycutt, Bradley M. Lipka, Jacob M. Goldberg, Fang Wang

“…We survey hydrogen bond donation ability using several established methods, including 1H NMR-based hydrogen bond acidity determination, UV–vis spectroscopy titration with Reichardt's dye, and 1H NMR titration using tri-n-butylphosphine oxide as a hydrogen bond acceptor. …”
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Selenopentathionic and Telluropentathionic Acids as Precursors for Formation of Semiconducting Layers on the Surface of Polyamide by Skirma Zalenkiene, Judita Sukyte, Remigijus Ivanauskas, Vitalijus Janickis

“…Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and UV spectroscopy were used to monitor the effect of chalcogens on the changes in structure of PA corresponding to the concentration of the precursor's solution and an exposure time. …”
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Construction and Study of Hetreojunction Solar Cell Based on Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid-Doped Polyaniline/n-Si by I. Morsi, Sh. Ebrahim, M. Soliman

“…The electrical characterization of the Al/n-type Si/polyaniline/Au (Ag) structure was investigated by using current-voltage (I-V), capacitance-voltage (C-V), and impedance spectroscopy under darkness and illumination. The photovoltaic cell parameters, that is, open-circuit voltage (𝑉oc), short-circuit current density (𝐽sc), fill factor (FF), and energy conversion efficiency (η) were calculated. …”
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Surfactant Assisted Stabilization of Carbon Nanotubes Synthesized by a Spray Pyrolysis Method by D. Mendoza-Cachú, C. Mercado-Zúñiga, G. Rosas

“…Dispersion of the nanotubes was assessed using different surfactants, such as sodium dodecyl-sulfate (SDS) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Finally, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis, and SEM techniques confirm that better results were obtained with EDTA. …”
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Comparison of Toxic Metal Concentrations in Antidiabetic Herbal Preparations (ADHPs) Available in Bangladesh Using AAS and XRF Analytical Tools by Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Akhter Faruque

“…Toxic metals in ADHPs have been investigated by two different methods: atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Then, metal concentrations obtained by AAS and XRF were compared. …”
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Gas sensitivity of WOx/WS2 nanocomposites at room temperature under ultraviolet irradiation by Z.V. Shomakhov, S.S. Nalimova, O.D. Zyryanova, V.M. Kondratev, Z.Kh. Kalazhokov, C.D. Bui, V.A. Moshnikov

“…The morphology, structure, and composition of the developed nanostructures were studied using scanning electron microscopy, reflected electron diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It is shown that the nanostructures are formed by 1D and 2D nanoobjects with an average length of 200 nm and are nanocomposites consisting of tungsten oxide WOx and tungsten disulfide WS2. …”
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Haematological, Liver Function Parameters and Heavy Metal Assessment of KWMC Workers at Roadside and Mixed Waste Dumpsites in Kwara State, Nigeria by D.T. Ogundele, V.T. Olayemi, F.M. Folaranmi, O.E. Oludele, A.A. Oladejo

“…Mixed solid waste samples from dumpsites and road soils were analysed by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Pb concentrations between 16.0 – 29.5 mg/Kg were found in road soils and least Cd contamination between 0.5 – 2.0 mg/Kg were recorded. …”
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Burst Laser-Driven Plasmonic Photochemical Nanolithography of Silicon with Active Structural Modulation by Liping Shi, Ji Yan, Shuyao Zhang, Panpan Niu, Jiao Geng, Günter Steinmeyer

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Rhodamine B removal from aqueous solution by CT269DR resin: Static and dynamic study by Jinbei Yang, Shuyue Yu, Wentao Chen, Yibing Chen

“…Furthermore, the desorption using the solution of 2% NaOH is suitable for desorption and reusing process, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis reveals that used resin has good wear resistance and chemical stability. …”
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Analysis on Fracture Toughness of the L360QS/N08825 Bimetallic Composite Pipe Welded Joint by Bin Wang, Hongxia Lan, Bobo Lei

“…The fracture morphology, microstructure, and inclusion near fracture zones were observed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The grain size and grain orientation of the crack propagation zone in the weld were investigated by electron back-scattered diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Escherichia coli O127 group 4 capsule proteins assemble at the outer membrane. by Matthew R Larson, Kassia Biddle, Adam Gorman, Sarah Boutom, Ilan Rosenshine, Mark A Saper

“…Circular dichroism spectroscopy, light-scattering data, and the HHomp server suggested that GfcD is a monomeric β-barrel with 26 β-strands and an internal globular domain. …”
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Combined Effects of Curing Temperatures and Alkaline Concrete on Tensile Properties of GFRP Bars by Wen-rui Yang, Xiong-jun He, Kai Zhang, Yang Yang, Li Dai

“…This paper presents the results of the microscopic structures through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and tensile properties of GFRP bars, which were employed to investigate the combined effects of curing temperatures and alkaline concrete on tensile properties of GFRP bars. …”
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Functionalization of Carbon Electrodes with Nanotitania by Atomic Layer Deposition by Graciano B. De Souza, Dachamir Hotza, Rolf Janßen, Kaline P. Furlan, Carlos R. Rambo

“…Moreover, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and constant current charge-discharge were employed to investigate the electrochemical properties of the samples. …”
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Anticancer and Free Radical Scavenging Competence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Aqueous Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus acidus by Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Deepika Joshi, Haiter Lenin

“…The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed that the aqueous extract contained significant numbers of functional groups, which were involved in reducing zinc nitrate into ZnONPs. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Applications in the Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater by Zuolian Cheng, Annie Lai Kuan Tan, Yong Tao, Dan Shan, Kok Eng Ting, Xi Jiang Yin

“…The maghemite nanoparticles of 60 nm were synthesized using a coprecipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Batch experiments were carried out for the removal of Pb2+ ions from aqueous solutions by maghemite nanoparticles. …”
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Phytoestrogens in Human Pregnancy by John Jarrell, Warren G. Foster, David W. Kinniburgh

“…Samples were tested for the presence of daidzein and genistein by GC Mass Spectroscopy. Findings. Phytoestrogens are commonly found in pregnant women’s serum and amniotic fluid during pregnancy. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Activity of Pd(II) Salen-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica by Rotcharin Sawisai, Ratchaneekorn Wanchanthuek, Widchaya Radchatawedchakoon, Uthai Sakee

“…The prepared catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), inductivity couple plasma (ICP), nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The solid catalysts showed higher activity for the hydroamination of C-(tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl)allene with aromatic amines compared with the corresponding homogenous catalyst. …”
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