Cf/C composites: correlation between CVI process parameters and Pyrolytic Carbon microstructure by F. Burgio, P. Fabbri, G. Magnani, M. Scafè, L. Pilloni, A. Brentari, A. Brillante, T. Salzillo

“…Polarized light microscopy, with quantitative measurements of average extinction angle (Ae), and Raman spectroscopy were used to characterize the obtained Py-C microstructures.…”
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Design, synthesis, and in vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation of novel substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives as anticonvulsant agents by Tulika Anthwal, Swati Pant, Preeti Rana, Sumitra Nain

“…The characterization of the synthesized compounds was performed by FT-IR and NMR (1H and 13C) spectroscopy. The synthesized compounds were assayed for in vitro human carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibition against two isoforms II and IX. …”
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Influence of OH− Ion Concentration on the Surface Morphology of ZnO-SiO2 Nanostructure by Jessica Ven G. Tinio, Key T. Simfroso, Amber Dea Marie V. Peguit, Rolando T. Candidato

“…The morphological features, phase structure, and infrared characteristics were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), respectively. Results revealed that silica significantly changes the hexagonal morphology of bare ZnO rod to “pointed tips” when using low initial OH− precursor concentration. …”
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Synthesis of zeolite from rice husk ash and kaolinite clay for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution by Justice Hayfron, Sirpa Jääskeläinen, Samuel Tetteh

“…The synthesized adsorbent was characterised using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD) analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and pH at the point of zero charge (pHpzc). …”
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Comparative Studies of Synthesized Copper Oxide Nanoparticles using Aqueous Extract of Leaves by Emmanuel Oyetola, Friday Nwosu, Gboyega Oluwaseun Oyeleke, Ismaila Olawale, Bosede Mofoluwake Adegoke, Usman Afolabi

“…The transmission electron microscope (TEM) presented the average sizes within the range of 3.68 and 7.92 nm, while the energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed their high purity due to the absence of other elements except carbon. …”
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Lauric Acid-Modified Nitraria Seed Meal Composite as Green Carrier Material for Pesticide Controlled Release by Bo Bai, Xiaohui Xu, Jingjie Hai, Na Hu, Honglun Wang, Yourui Suo

“…The structure of the obtained samples was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and contact angle measurements. …”
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Adsorption of Indigo Carmine onto Chemically Activated Carbons Derived from the Cameroonian Agricultural Waste Garcinia cola Nut Shells and Desorption Studies by Idris-Hermann Tiotsop Kuete, Raoul Donald Tchuifon Tchuifon, Aurelien Bopda, Christian Sadeu Ngakou, George Ndifor-Angwafor Nche, Solomon Gabche Anagho

“…The prepared activated carbons were characterized using iodine number, elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FTIR spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), TGA/DTA, Boehm titration, and pH at point of zero charge. …”
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Photoinduced Copolymerization of APMP-MMA: The Role of Reactive Hindered Amine APMP by Ting Zhang, Liuwa Fu, Zhikang Chen, Yanyan Cui, Xiaoxuan Liu

“…According to the reactivity ratios from the extended Kelen-Tüdos (KT) method at high conversion by 1H NMR spectroscopy, a nonlinear model is established and the sequential distribution in the copolymers is also investigated. …”
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Electrochemical Properties and Ex Situ Study of Sodium Intercalation Cathode P2/P3-NaNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 by Minh Le Nguyen, Hoang Van Nguyen, Man Van Tran, Phung My Loan Le

“…The kinetic of sodium intercalation of NaNMC upon reversible Na+ insertion/deinsertion was evaluated via a Galvanostatic Intermittence Titration Technique (GITT) and Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The diffusion coefficients of Na+ ion deduced from the GITT curve have a broad distribution ranging from 10−10 to 10−11 cm2·s−1 for the charging/discharging process. …”
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Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nano Particles by Sol-Gel Method and Investigation of its Biomedical Applications by Hajira Tahir, Muhammad Saad, Mahreen Latif, S Hyder, Rameez Ahmed

“…These nanoparticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. …”
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Development of Strength for Calcium Aluminate Cement Mortars Blended with GGBS by Hee Jun Yang, Ki Yong Ann, Min Sun Jung

“…The hydration behavior in the long term was characterized by X-ray diffraction, which was supported by microscopic observation using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy. Furthermore, an examination of the pore structure was accompanied to quantify the porosity. …”
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Effect of Titania Nano-additives on Fine and Ultrafine Carbonaceous Emissions during Flame Combustion of Diesel by Akshat Jain, Anirudha Ambekar, Thaseem Thajudeen

“…The evolution of TiO2 nanoparticles is validated by performing the elemental composition analysis using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy after sampling the PM emissions. A detailed experimental study also revealed the significance of the size and stability of the dispersed nanoparticles in the overall emissions. …”
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Microplastics in a Traditional Turkish Dairy Product: Ayran by Serkan Kemal Buyukunal, Sanae Rbaibi Zipak, Karlo Muratoglu

“…Optical and scanning electron microscope was applied for MP visualisation and measurement, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for polymer identification. Microplastics were detected in all examined filters except for the starter culture samples. …”
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Improvement of MoS₂ Film Quality by Low Flux of Sputtered Particles Using a Molybdenum Grid by Shinya Imai, Ryo Ono, Iriya Muneta, Kuniyuki Kakushima, Tetsuya Tatsumi, Shigetaka Tomiya, Kazuo Tsutsui, Hitoshi Wakabayashi

“…The MoS2 film crystallinity evaluated by the Raman spectroscopy was improved because the S/Mo ratio was also enhanced by the low-rate sputtering. …”
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Silicate-substituted bovine-derived hydroxyapatite as a bone substitute in regenerative dentistry by Jithendra Ratnayake, Niranjan Ramesh, Maree L Gould, Michael R Mucalo, George J Dias

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction studies validated the effective incorporation of silicon ions into the BHA lattice, with energy-dispersive X-ray and inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry further confirming a Ca/P molar ratio for SiBHA between 1.63 and 1.74. …”
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TiO2/Halloysite Composites Codoped with Carbon and Nitrogen from Melamine and Their Enhanced Solar-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Performance by Pengcheng Yao, Shuhui Zhong, Zhurui Shen

“…The obtained C+N-TiO2/HNTs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm (BET), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR). …”
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Femtosecond System with Pulse Pumping of Seed Laser and Amplifier by Using a Single Power Unit by S. A. Tikhomirov

“…In the developed laser system a compact scheme of a stretcher-compressor with a single common diffraction grating is used.Laser systems of this type characterized by a relatively low cost due to the use of a single power supply unit for simultaneous pumping  of  the  amplifier  and  oscillator,  as  well  as  lower  requirements for the quality of optical elements and usage conditions due to the pulse mode of operation, are quite practical and  can  be  used  both  in  scientific research  in  the  field  of  ultra-high-speed kinetic spectroscopy and nonlinear optics, as well as in numerous technical applications, particular in the precision processing of materials, as optical  simulators  of  the  action  of  heavy  charged  particles  in  testing the radiation resistance of integrated circuits and electronic modules.…”
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Effect of Nd3+ Ion Concentration on the Corrosion Resistance of API X70 Steel in Chloride-Rich Environments by D. M. Martinez de la Escalera, J. J. Ramos-Hernandez, E. Porcayo-Palafox, J. Porcayo-Calderon, J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, L. Martinez-Gomez

“…The performance of the Nd3+ ions was evaluated by means of electrochemical techniques such as potentiodynamic polarization curves, open circuit potential measurements, linear polarization resistance, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, as well as by means of scanning electron microscopy and EDS measurements. …”
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The Effect of Surface Functionalization of Magnesium Alloy on Degradability, Bioactivity, Cytotoxicity, and Antibiofilm Activity by Morena Nocchetti, Michela Piccinini, Donatella Pietrella, Cinzia Antognelli, Maurizio Ricci, Alessandro Di Michele, Layla Jalaoui, Valeria Ambrogi

“…The derivatized sheets were characterized by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and their performances as concerns their stability, Mg²⁺ in vitro release, and in vitro bioactivity were evaluated as well. …”
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In Situ Curing of a Polymer Film for Light-Proof Coring of Deep Rocks with Preservation of Rock Quality and Moisture by Zhiyu Zhao, Heping Xie, Tao Liu, Yifan Wu

“…The sealing film was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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