Synthesis and Structural Investigation of Erbium-Doped ZnWO4 Nanocrystals by Forough Zunia, Morteza Raeisi, Sanaz Alamdari, Nooshin Heydarian Dehkordi

“…The structural properties of the prepared powders were characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). …”
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Development of Bright Fluorescent Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone-co-acrylonitrile) and Its Polysalts with HCl and HNO3: Materials for Solid State Electrical Applications by Samiran Upadhyaya, Rajumani Sarma, Abdul Barik, Neelotpal Sen Sarma

“…The synthesized polymers and their polysalts were characterized using Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible, Cyclic Voltammetry, Thermogravimetric analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetric, X-ray diffraction, and spectrofluorometric techniques. …”
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How to Control Component Ratio of Conducting Polymer Blend for Organic Photovoltaic Devices by Annealing by Bobins Augustine, Tapio Fabritius

“…The component ratio changes of the polymer with annealing were understood by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Annealing in N2 atmosphere at 220°C for 1 hour gave best electrical performance for the polymer and the PSS/PEDOT ratio at that condition was close to 1.1, while the initial ratio was 2.5. …”
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Modalities for Imaging of Prostate Cancer by A. H. Hou, D. Swanson, A. B. Barqawi

“…This review discusses the more established imaging techniques, including Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MR Spectroscopy, Computed Tomography, and Positron Emission Tomography. …”
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TOXICITY TEST OF LIME PEEL EXTRACT (Citrus aurantifolia) USING THE BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY TEST (BSLT) METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ANTI CANCER ACTIVITY by Indah Khairunnisa, Endang Linirin Widiastuti, Nuning Nurcahyani

“…The research methods used were phytochemical test, FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) analysis, and BSLT test. The probit value was analyzed using SPSS to obtain the LC50 value. …”
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Chemical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Sustainable Lignocellulosic Biomaterial by Bachir Bouhamida, Abderrazek Merzoug, Zouaoui Sereir, Ali Kilic, Zeki Candan

“…After that, scanning electron micrographs, infrared spectroscopy, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) and thermogravimetric analysis were made, and moisture content (MC) and water absorption (WA) were determined, to compare the effect of the different environmental conditions. …”
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Dissolution and Pharmacokinetic Studies of Paracetamol-4,4′-Bipyridine Cocrystals Obtained Using Four Methods by Xiaoming Zhang, Yejia Huang, Jinliang Li, Yiying Chen, Jialing Lian

“…The structures and properties were characterized through the utilization of single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SXRD), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), polarized light microscopy (PLM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), elemental analysis (EA), and infrared spectroscopy (IR). The results show that the four methods synthesized different cocrystal morphologies, but the same structure and properties coupled with a notably high purity level. …”
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Controlled Oxidation of Metallic Molybdenum Patterns via Joule Heating for Localized MoS₂ Growth by Norah Aldosari, William Poston, Gregory Jensen, Maryam Bizhani, Muhammad Tariq, Eric Stinaff

“…The properties of the grown MoS₂ films were investigated using Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence measurements, showing promising film quality. …”
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Polypyrrole-Chitosan-CaFe2O4 Layer Sensor for Detection of Anionic and Cationic Dye Using Surface Plasmon Resonance by Amir Reza Sadrolhosseini, Pooria Moozarm Nia, Suhaidi Shafie, Kamyar Shameli, Mohd Adzir Mahdi

“…The prepared layer was characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the X-ray diffraction technique, and field emission electron microscopy. …”
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Effect of Cathodic Voltage on Structural, Optical, and Surface Properties of Electrodeposition of CdZnTe Thin Film for Optoelectronic Applications by Ahmed Umer Yimamu, Fekadu Tolessa Maremi, Solomon Zerihun Werta, Francis Birhanu Dejene, Ibrahim Mohammed Beker, Vanthini Nelson Adoons, Megersa Kassim Hussen, Selepe Joel Motloung, Jacobus J. Terblans

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, and scanning probe microscopy (SPM) were used to evaluate the features of CdZnTe thin films. …”
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Advancements in synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIPs) for highly selective alcohol sensors by Wulan Khaerani, Abdullahi Umar Ibrahim, Uji Pratomo, Souvia Rahimah, Irkham, Yeni Wahyuni Hartati

“…Several methods, including chromatography, refractometry, and spectroscopy, have been reported for determining alcohol content in various samples. …”
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Unusual Chair-Like G-Quadruplex Structures: Heterochiral TBA Analogues Containing Inversion of Polarity Sites by Antonella Virgilio, Luciano Mayol, Michela Varra, Aldo Galeone, Veronica Esposito

“…Heterochiral oligodeoxynucleotides based on the thrombin binding aptamer sequence, namely, 5′gg3′-3′TT5′-5′ggtgtgg3′-3′TT5′-5′gg3′ (H1), 5′gg3′-3′TT5′-5′gg3′-3′TGT5′-5′gg3′-3′TT5′-5′gg3′ (H2), and 5′gGTTGgtgtgGTTGg3′ (H3), where lower case letters indicate L-residues, have been investigated in their ability to fold in G-quadruplex structures through a combination of gel electrophoresis, circular dichroism, and UV spectroscopy techniques. In H1 and H2 inversions of polarity sites have been introduced to control the strand direction in the loop regions. …”
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A Diversified Spectrometric and Molecular Docking Technique to Biophysical Study of Interaction between Bovine Serum Albumin and Sodium Salt of Risedronic Acid, a Bisphosphonate fo... by M. Manjushree, Hosakere D. Revanasiddappa

“…The formation of a BSA-RSN complex was confirmed from UV-Vis spectroscopy. The static type of quenching shown for RSN to BSA was verified from Stern–Volmer and modified Stern–Volmer equations. …”
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Advances in electrochemical sensors for naproxen detection: Mechanisms, performance factors, and emerging challenges by Seyed Saman Nemati, Gholamreza Dehghan, Jafar Soleymani, Abolghasem Jouyban

“…Therefore, it is necessary to determine the pharmaceutical quality of produced NAP and measure its amount in living organisms and the environment. Spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical methods have been used to determine NAP. …”
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Design and Development of a Bespoke Rotary Friction Welding Machine in Exploration of Joining Dissimilar Materials for Nuclear Applications by Michail Dellepiane, Laurie Da Silva, Athanasios Toumpis

“…The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the dissimilar material welds were investigated via optical and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, 4-point bend testing and microhardness measurements. …”
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Photocatalytic Performance of Carbon Monolith/TiO2 Composite by Marina Maletić, Marija Vukčević, Ana Kalijadis, Zoran Laušević, Mila Laušević

“…The presence of TiO2 on CM carrier was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The sorption characteristics of CM and the role of adsorption in the overall process of MB removal were evaluated through amount of surface oxygen groups obtained by temperature-programmed desorption and specific surface area determined by BET method. …”
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α-Pinene, Limonene, and Cyclohexene Secondary Organic Aerosol Hygroscopicity and Oxidation Level as a Function of Volatility by Kerrigan P. Cain, Aikaterini Liangou, Michael L. Davidson, Spyros N. Pandis

“…The experimental setup combines thermodenuding, isothermal dilution, aerosol mass spectroscopy, and size-resolved cloud condensation nuclei measurements to separate the SOA by volatility and then measure its physical (hygroscopicity via the hygroscopicity parameter, κ) and chemical (oxidation level via the oxygen-to-carbon ratio, O:C) properties. …”
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Crystal growth, structural phase transitions and optical gap evolution of FAPb(Br1-x Cl x )3 hybrid perovskites (FA: formamidinium ion, CH(NH2)2 +) by Carlos A. López, Oscar Fabelo, Carmen Abia, María T. Fernández-Diaz, José A. Alonso

“…Abstract Chemically tuned organic–inorganic hybrid halide perovskites based on bromide and chloride anions CH(NH2)2Pb(Br1−x Cl x )3 (CH(NH2)2 +: formamidinium ion, FA) have been crystallized and investigated by neutron powder diffraction (NPD), single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV–vis spectroscopy. FAPbBr3 and FAPbCl3 experience successive phase transitions upon cooling, lowering the symmetry from cubic to orthorhombic phases; however, these transitions are not observed for the mixed halide phases, probably due to compositional disorder. …”
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In vitro Evaluation of Titanium Exfoliation during Simulated Surgical Insertion of Dental Implants by Tanisha Mishra, Bhavna Jha Kukreja, Ruchi Patel, Mahesh Ghadage, Pranita Dalave, Shivani Kumari, Naina Pattnaik, Manish S. Jadhav

“…Titanium particle exfoliation was assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) at multiple insertion depths (0 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm). …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities of Chitosan and Carboxymethyl Chitosan Schiff-Base/Silver Nanoparticles by Ahmed M. Khalil, Reham A. Abdel-Monem, Osama M. Darwesh, Ahmed I. Hashim, Afaf A. Nada, Samira T. Rabie

“…Characterizations of the prepared compounds via FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, and TGA were carried out. Schiff-bases/silver nanoparticles of CS and CMCS showed higher antimicrobial activity than the blank CS and CMCS. …”
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