One-Step Synthesis of CaO-ZnO Efficient Catalyst for Biodiesel Production by Javier Toledo Arana, Juan José Torres, Diego F. Acevedo, Cristian O. Illanes, Nelio A. Ochoa, Cecilia L. Pagliero

“…Moreover, the infrared spectroscopy shows typical bands of these compounds. …”
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Wound healing potential of green synthesized silver nanoparticles of Glycyrrhiza glabra linn root extract: A preclinical study by Laxman S. Vijapur, Mallappa Shalavadi, Anita R. Desai, Jayadev N. Hiremath, Avinash S. Gudigennavar, Somlingesh L. Shidramshettar, Shreyanka R. Hiremath, Malleswara Rao Peram, Bharatesh S. Kittur

“…Results: The results of the study showed that the detection of ultra-violet visible spectroscopy peaks at 412 nm and 403 nm. The presence of tannins, saponins, flavonoids, and phenols in plant extract caused the capping and bio-reduction of silver, as demonstrated by FTIR. …”
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Structural Features of Surface Layers of Bifunctional Polysiloxane Xerogels Containing 3-Aminopropyl Groups and 3-Mercaptopropyl Groups by Yuriy L. Zub, Inna V. Melnyk, Mark G. White, Bruno Alonso

“…Infrared, Raman and multinuclear solid-state NMR ( 1 H, 13 C, 29 Si) spectroscopy data showed: (i) the absence of deprotonation for the 3-mercaptopropyl groups in the bifunctional surface layer of the xerogels; and (ii) that 3-aminopropyl groups form hydrogen bonds in these surface layers. …”
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Tailoring conductive polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers: thermal-induced structural evolution in nitrogen for energy storage device by Diky Anggoro, Sudarsono, Endhah Purwandari, Malik Anjelh Baqiya, Mohammad Mahyiddin Ramli, Hideki Nakajima, Gatut Yudoyono, Darminto

“…The identification of carbon–oxygen functional groups, such as C = C (carbon with sp2 hybridization), C–C (carbon with sp3 hybridization), and C = O bonds, has been successfully detected and analysed using both XPS and Raman spectroscopy techniques. The results of the XPS profile fitting, as proven by Raman spectra, produce a graphenic carbon containing a 2D structure, with the total sp2 fraction increasing in the increasing carbonization temperature. …”
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The Amphoteric Ion Exchange Membrane Based on CS/CMC for Tobacco-Protein Adsorption and Separation from Tobacco Extract by Jun Ling, Yixiao Li, Bo Zhou, Baokun Zhu, Xinru Zhang, Yonghong Wang, Tiandong Zhang, Wanying Feng

“…The good compatibility between CS and CMC was confirmed by attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR). A scanning electron microscope was used to observe the morphology of CS/CMC blend membranes, in which a three-dimensional opening structure was formed, and no phase separation was discovered. …”
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Thiazolo-pyridopyrimidines: An in silico evaluation as a lead for CDK4/6 inhibition, synthesis and cytotoxicity screening against breast cancer cell lines by Chaithra R Shetty, C. S. Shastry, Parasuraman P, Srinivas Hebbar

“…Subsequently, we synthesized the top-scoring compounds, characterized them using IR, NMR, and Mass spectroscopy, and assessed their impact on MCF-7 and MDAMB-231 cell lines using the SRB assay. …”
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Tribological characteristics of Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloy against die steel under elevated temperatures in simulated hot extrusion environment by Zhiwen Liu, Ming Zhang, Ping Yan, Xiao Liu, Luoxing Li

“…The wear tracks and wear debris on disc samples were observed by means of ultradepth 3D microscopy, field-emission scanning microscope and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The change trends of wear depth, width and wear rate of aluminium disc with temperature and wear cycles were investigated. …”
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The effect of postural orientation on body composition and total body water estimates produced by smartwatch bioelectrical impedance analysis: an intra- and inter-device evaluation by Vallecillo-Bustos Anabelle, Compton Abby T., Swafford Sydney H., Renna Megan E., Thorsen Tanner, Stavres Jon, Graybeal Austin J.

“…For this cross-sectional evaluation, 117 (age: 21.4±3.0 y; BMI: 25.3±5.7 kg/m2) participants (F:69, M:48) completed SWBIA measurements while in the seated, standing, and supine positions, then underwent criterion dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (BIS) assessments. In the combined sample and females, body fat percent, fat mass, and fat-free mass using SWBIA were significantly different between the supine and standing positions (all p<0.001), though group level agreement with DXA was similar across positions. …”
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The Synthesis of Magnetic Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for the Removal of Reactive Orange 12 Dye by Norah Salem Alsaiari, Abdelfattah Amari, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh Katubi, Fatimah Mohammed Alzahrani, Faouzi Ben Rebah, Mohamed A. Tahoon

“…The successful construction of the nanocomposite was confirmed using different characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The magnetic properties were studied using vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) indicating ferromagnetic behavior of the synthesized materials that facilitate their separation using an external magnetic field after adsorption treatment. …”
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Development of Scalable Elastic Gelatin Hydrogel Films Crosslinked with Waterborne Polyurethane for Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Strain Recovery by Soon Mo Choi, Eun Joo Shin, Sun Mi Zo, Madhusudana Rao Kummara, Chul Min Kim, Anuj Kumar, Han Jo Bae, Ankur Sood, Sung Soo Han

“…Comprehensive characterizations of these hydrogel films and pre-formed hydrogel reaction mixtures were conducted using viscosity measurements, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and the universal testing machine (UTM) for tensile-recovery assessments, alongside evaluations of their biocompatibility. …”
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Highly efficient assessment and selective determination of pancreatic cancer biomarker CA-19-9 using co-electrodeposited MXene-AgNPs nanocomposite by Mahsa Mirzayi, Balal Khalilzadeh, Sattar Akbari Nakhjavani, Rahim Mohammad-Rezaei

“…To examine the morphology of the developed immunosensor for the purpose of enhancing its optimal performance, the characterization methods employed include Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The results of the studies projected antibody (Ab) CA-19-9/AgNPs-MXene electrochemical immunosensor as a potential and affordable alternate of conventional methods like ELISA. …”
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Physicochemical properties, structure, growth-promoting and antioxidant activities of Glycyrrhiza leaf polysaccharides modified by fermentation by Juan Du, Yuan Wang, Xia Li, Zhalaga, Na Liu, Wenwen Wang, Jingwei Qi, Xiaoli Fan, Xiaoping An

“…Scanning electron microscope and infrared spectroscopy analyses revealed differences in the surface morphology of unfermented and fermented Glycyrrhiza leaf, with both polysaccharides being acidic and containing pyranose rings and α-glycosidic bonds. …”
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Microwave coprocessing of modafinil with Gelucire®: Thermal and compression characteristics by Derar Omari, Assayed Sallam, Iyad Rashid, Shereen M. Assaf, Faisal Akayleh, Khaldoun A. Al-Sou′od

“…The structural and thermal properties of the complexes were characterized using X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Compressibility and compactibility were evaluated through Kawakita model analysis and response surface methodolog). …”
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Pd/S cooperativity: from stoichiometric activation of Si−H bonds to catalytic hydrosilylation by Arnaud Clerc, Marceline Humbert, Sonia Mallet‐Ladeira, Dr. Karinne Miqueu, Dr. Julien Monot, Prof. Blanca Martín‐Vaca, Dr. Didier Bourissou

“…The resulting mononuclear Pd(II) hydride [(PNSSiR3)Pd(II)H]+ VI was characterized by multi‐nuclear NMR spectroscopy and the Si−H bond coordination/activation was studied computationally. …”
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Effect of Composition and Processing Conditions on Selected Properties of Potato-Based Pellets and Microwave-Expanded Snacks Supplemented with Fresh Beetroot Pulp by Katarzyna Lisiecka, Agnieszka Wójtowicz, Agnieszka Sujak

“…Their protein and starch structure was analyzed using the Fourier-transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The snack pellets were made at a moisture content of 33 g/100 g of blends using a single-screw extruder equipped with a plasticizing unit having a length-to-diameter ratio (L/D) of 18. …”
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Insights on nitrogen/oxygen dual defects synergistic modulated charge transfer across the g-C3N4/TiO2-NTAs heterojunction enhanced photodegradation and gas-sensing performances by Zhufeng Shao, Lue Zhan, Yiman Zhang, Yonglong Zhang, Guoyang Yu, Yunfei Song, Xiaoming Xiu

“…Furthermore, nanosecond time-resolved transient photoluminescence and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy analyses suggest a coherent interfacial charge transfer mechanism, which elucidates the dominant dynamic processes within the CN/TONTs nanostructure. …”
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Study on the Construction Performance of Zeolite Asphalt Mixture Based on Macro-Micro Scale by Zhuolin Li, Junda Ren, Jianping Zhu, Wei Li, Xingsheng Fu, Liying Yang

“…The structure composition, surface properties, and pore characteristics of zeolite were analyzed by infrared spectroscopy and pressure pump method. The structure, composition, and thermal stability of zeolite were analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry, the mechanism of moisture absorption and loss of water was explored, and the properties of moisture absorption and loss of water were studied. …”
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SSNMR confirms silicate ion substitution in the apatitic structure of 0.8wt% Si hydroxyapatite by Marc-Krystelle Mafina, Rory M. Wilson, Gregory J. Rees, Peter Gierth, Alice C. Sullivan, Karin A. Hing

“…Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (SSNMR) spectroscopy was carried out to view the elemental interactions using phosphorus (31P) and silicon (29Si) probes to confirm or refute the presence of silicate groups in relation to phosphate groups in the bulk material structure. …”
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A Novel Approach for Fabricating LaMnO3 Thin Films Using Combined Microwave Combustion and Pulsed Electron Deposition Techniques by Thi Ha Tran, Thi Trung Anh Tang, Nguyen Hai Pham, Thanh Cong Bach, Cong Doanh Sai, Quang Hoa Nguyen, Van Vu Le, Hoang Nam Nguyen, Quoc Khoa Doan, Trong Tam Nguyen, Viet Bau Le, Khac Hieu Ho, Viet Tuyen Nguyen

“…The structural and elemental analysis was obtained by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Thin films of LMO were fabricated using pulsed electron deposition (PED) at room temperature. …”
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Enhanced friction and wear behavior of submicron WC-reinforced Cu matrix composites at various temperatures by Zhimin Zhang, Shixin Xu, Kailing Xiang, Ning Guo, Liming Zhong, Ke Feng, Ke Zhu, Yake Wu, Feng Jiang

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) techniques were jointly employed to characterize phases and microstructures of the as-cast and rolled WC/Cu composites. …”
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