Effects of Filled Nano-Al2O3 and Its Contents on Friction and Wear Properties of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber by Xinyang Tan, Zenghui Liu

“…Attenuated total reflection–Fourier transform infrared (ATR–FTIR) spectroscopy is used to investigate mechanism of nano-Al2O3 reinforcing HNBR. …”
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Study on the influence of secondary aging on the flow behavior and self-healing performance of asphalt mastic by Yu Wang, Yao Zhang, Bo Li, Aihong Kang, Changjiang Kou

“…To gain a deeper understanding of the changes in asphalt's performance characteristics after aging, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy tests, Frequency scanning tests, and Fatigue-healing-fatigue tests were conducted to examine the changes in flow behavior and self-healing properties of asphalt enduring secondary aging. …”
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UV and Visible Light-Induced Photocatalytic Efficiency of Polyaniline/Titanium Dioxide Heterostructures by Yongqiang Fu, Marcin Janczarek

“…X-ray diffraction and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy methods were applied to characterize the obtained samples. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Magnetized Lanthanum (III)-Based Metal-Organic Framework for the Organic Dye Removal from Water by Fatimah Mohammed Alzahrani, Norah Salem Alsaiari, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh Katubi, Abdelfattah Amari, Mohamed A. Tahoon

“…The characterization results using various techniques including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller analysis (BET), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) approved the successful fabrication of MOF with amino arms on its surface besides the well magnetization using magnetic nanoparticles. …”
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Understanding and Optimizing Oxygen Plasma Treatment for Enhanced Cu-Cu Bonding Application by Sangwoo Park, Sangmin Lee, Junyoung Choi, Sarah Eunkyung Kim

“…X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was employed to calculate the Cu atomic percentage (at%) at the surface and at a depth of 25 seconds of etching, while water contact angle (WCA) measurements assessed surface energy. …”
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The Hottest Neptunes Orbit Metal-rich Stars by Shreyas Vissapragada, Aida Behmard

“…A more straightforward explanation for this result is that planets in the desert truly are the exposed interiors of larger planets. Atmospheric spectroscopy of Neptune desert worlds may therefore provide a rare glimpse into the interiors of giant exoplanets.…”
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Structure of Silicon Wafers Planar Surface before and after Rapid Thermal Treatment by U. A. Pilipenko, A. A. Sergeichik, D. V. Shestovski, V. A. Solodukha

“…Researches by transmission electronic method, analysis of diffraction reflection curve and electronic Auger spectroscopy has failed to provide reliable data about the state of crystal lattice in surface layer of at least 30 nm thickness. …”
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Effects of Nanoscale Carbon Black Modified by HNO3 on Immobilization and Phytoavailability of Ni in Contaminated Soil by Jiemin Cheng, Lei Yu, Tong Li, Yuzhen Liu, Chengxiu Lu, Tingting Li, Hanwei Wang

“…The surface properties of the adsorbent were characterized by zeta potential analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIRs). Batch experiments were conducted to evaluate the improvement of Ni2+ adsorption by MCB. …”
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Role of Focusing Distance in Picosecond Laser-Induced Cu Plasma Spectra by Linyu Chen, Hu Deng, Zhixiang Wu, Zhonggang Xiong, Jin Guo, Quancheng Liu, Akwasi Danso Samuel, Liping Shang

“…We hope that this work could be an important reference for the future design of highly optimized experiments for Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (CF-LIBS).…”
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Improving the desorption efficiency of styrene based on inorganic inhibitor modified activated carbon by LIANG Dingcheng, SU Xuechao, XIE Qiang, ZHANG Lianxiu, DENG Qingwen, ZHOU Hongyang, LIU Jinchang

“…Specifically, we investigated the effect of inorganic polymerization inhibitor type, concentration and desorption temperature on the adsorption, desorption and regeneration properties of styrene and probed into the inhibition mechanism via gas adsorption method, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Results show that when 0.05 mol/L FeCl3 was loaded as an inhibitor on the columnar activated carbon by impregnation, the activated carbon demonstrated maximum desorption effect at 100 ℃. …”
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Investigating the Influence of Raw and Treated Coconut Fibre Obtained from Agricultural Residue on the Strength and Durability Characteristics of High-Strength Concrete by Gervany Hurlich Mboungou Londe, John Nyiro Mwero, Christopher Kanali, Sylvester Ochieng Abuodha

“…Different fibre contents were examined, and analyses including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were carried out on untreated and treated fibres. …”
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Preparation, Physical-Chemical Characterization, and Cytocompatibility of Polymeric Calcium Phosphate Cements by Rania M. Khashaba, Mervet Moussa, Christopher Koch, Arthur R. Jurgensen, David M. Missimer, Ronny L. Rutherford, Norman B. Chutkan, James L. Borke

“…Specimens were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. In vitro cytotoxicity of CPCs and control was assessed. …”
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Mixed Ligand Complexes of N-Methyl-N-phenyl Dithiocarbamate: Synthesis, Characterisation, Antifungal Activity, and Solvent Extraction Studies of the Ligand by Anthony C. Ekennia, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Cyril Ume, Eno E. Ebenso

“…A series of mixed ligand dithiocarbamate complexes with a general formula [ML2(py)2], where M = Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II), py = pyridine, and L = N-methyl-N-phenyl dithiocarbamate have been prepared and characterised by elemental analysis, FTIR and Uv spectroscopy, magnetic moment, and thermogravimetric and conductance analysis. …”
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Fabrication and assessment on morphological, thermal stability and self‐healing efficiency of microcapsule‐based jute/epoxy bio‐composites by Md. Mahmudul Adil, M. S. Rabbi, Tasfia Tasnim

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectra and energy dispersive x‐ray of the sample confirmed the presence of relevant chemical groups in both microcapsules and the composite. …”
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Efficient Removal of 2,4-DCP by Nano Zero-Valent Iron-Reduced Graphene Oxide: Statistical Modeling and Process Optimization Using RSM-BBD Approach by Qi Jing, Shuo Qiao, Wenyu Xiao, Le Tong, Zhongyu Ren

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis showed that the interaction between NZVI-rGO and 2,4-DCP promoted the adsorption process. …”
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Preparation, characterization, and performance of 4A zeolite based on opal waste rock for removal of ammonium ion by Zongshan Wu, Jingjing Xie, Haibo Liu, Tianhu Chen, Peng Cheng, Can Wang, Dianchao Kong

“…X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope imaging, cation exchange capacity, static water adsorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and N 2 adsorption–desorption isotherm were used for assessing properties of 4A zeolite. …”
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Determination of Heavy Metals in <i>Hoplobatrachus occipitalis</i> (Crowned Bullfrogs) and Water from Some Reservoirs in Kadawa Irrigation Project Kano, Nigeria by T.S. Kuiwa, C.E. Mbah, D.S. Abolude, N Lawal, MA Aminu

“…Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy was carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) Buck Scientific VGP-210 model (2008). …”
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L-Threonine-Derived Biodegradable Polyurethane Nanoparticles for Sustained Carboplatin Release by Seoeun Oh, Soo-Yong Park, Hyung Il Seo, Ildoo Chung

“…LTPU NPs were fabricated by water-in-oil-in-water double emulsion solvent evaporation methods; <b>Results:</b> The polymerization of LTPU was confirmed by ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, and FT-IR spectroscopies. The molecular weights and polydispersity, determined with GPC, were 28,800 g/mol and 1.46, respectively. …”
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The Influence of Electrolytic Concentration on the Electrochemical Deposition of Calcium Phosphate Coating on a Direct Laser Metal Forming Surface by Qianyue Sun, Yuhui Yang, Wenjing Luo, Jinghui Zhao, Yanmin Zhou

“…The purpose of this study was to develop CaP coatings on a direct laser metal forming implant using electrochemical deposition and to investigate the effect of electrolytic concentration on the coating’s morphology and structure by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, water contact angle analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. In group 10−2, coatings were rich in dicalcium phosphate, characterized to be thick, layered, and disordered plates. …”
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Trace level detection of Pb2+ ion using organic ligand as fluorescent-on probes in aqueous media by Maria Sadia, Jehangir Khan, Rizwan Khan, Syed Wadood Ali Shah, Adil Zada, Muhammad Zahoor, Riaz Ullah, Essam A. Ali

“…In this study, an optical sensor, JA/(2,6-di((E)-benzylidene)cyclohexan-1-one), was synthesized and characterized using 1H NMR and FT-IR spectroscopy. The sensor exhibited high efficiency and selectivity in detecting Pb2+ ions, even in the presence of potential interfering ions such as Mn2+, Cu2+, Co2+, Cr3+, Ni2+, Ce3+, Hg2+, and Cd2+ in aqueous solutions. …”
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