Recycled PVC for energy-efficient window profiles: A comprehensive study of thermal and chemical properties by Ait Khouya Oumaima, Sebbar El Hassan, Elfarissi Latifa, Laaroussi Najma

“…This study aims to thoroughly characterize recycled PVC through techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy. …”
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One-Step Cohydrothermal Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide Nanotubes with Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity by Cheng-Ching Hu, Tzu-Chien Hsu, Li-Heng Kao

“…The photocatalytic activity of nitrogen-doped TiO2 nanotubes, evaluated by the decomposition of rhodamine B dye solution under visible light using UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, is found to exhibit ~ four times higher than that of P25 and undoped titanate nanotubes. …”
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Green Synthesis of Trimetallic Nanocomposite (Ru/Ag/Pd)-Np and Its In Vitro Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities by Shaimaa Hussein, Ayman M. Mahmoud, Hassan A. Elgebaly, Omnia Magdy Hendawy, Emad H. M. Hassanein, Shaima M. N. Moustafa, Nasser F. Alotaibi, Amr M. Nassar

“…Some physicochemical tools were used for nanocomposite characterization, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), UV-Vis spectroscopy (UV-Vis), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and transmittance electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Synthesis of MIL-53(Fe) Metal-Organic Framework Material and Its Application as a Catalyst for Fenton-Type Oxidation of Organic Pollutants by Pham Dinh Du, Pham Ngoc Hoai

“…The material was characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and N2 adsorption/desorption isotherm. …”
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Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather by Rashedul Islam, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Md. Elias Uddin

“…PVP was utilized as a compatibilizer to strengthen the interfacial bonding of GO and leather fiber via π–π interactions. UV–visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy were used to examine the material dispersibility bonding between GO and PCF, structural properties, thermal properties, and surface morphology of the biocomposite films, respectively. …”
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Mechanical, fracture and thermal characterization of post-cured hybrid epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with Graphene nanoplatelets and h-Boron Nitride by Mantesh C. Choukimath Choukimath, N. R. Banapurmath, M. A. Umarfarooq

“…The presence of GNPs and h-BNs in the composites is confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). …”
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Preparation and Properties of Ag-Containing Diamond-Like Carbon Films by Magnetron Plasma Source Ion Implantation by K. Baba, R. Hatada, S. Flege, W. Ensinger

“…The film structure was characterized by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). The DLC films were mainly amorphous, containing crystalline silver, with the amount of silver depending on the process conditions. …”
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Adsorption of Quercetin, Kaempferol and Luteolin on Surface-Modified Polytetrafluoroethylene Films by Gaohong Wang, Yanjuan Liu, Xinyi Huang, Duolong Di

“…The characteristics of the two materials (coated and non-coated) were studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) Started from Graphene Oxide (GO) Using the Tour Method with Different Parameters by Adere Tarekegne Habte, Delele Worku Ayele

“…The GO and rGO were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction patterns. …”
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Electrochemical Deposition and Formation Mechanism of Single-Crystalline Cu2O Octahedra on Aluminum by Q. T. Du, J. S. Tan, Q. T. Wang, C. Y. Li, X. H. Liu, R. S. Cai, Y. H. Ding, Y. Q. Wang

“…The chemical composition of the octahedra was determined using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy. The microstructure of the octahedra was investigated using transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Laser-Induced Point Defects in Fused Silica Irradiated by UV Laser in Vacuum by Xiaoyan Zhou, Xinda Zhou, Jin Huang, Qiang Cheng, Fengrui Wang, Xin Ye, Xiaodong Jiang, Weidong Wu

“…Laser-induced defects are investigated by UV spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectra and correlated to the structural modifications in the glass matrix through Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Corrosion properties of aluminized 16Mo3 steel by Karpe B., Prijatelj K., Bizjak M., Kosec T.

“…Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were used for surface layer microstructure characterization before and after corrosion tests. …”
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Microwave assisted palladium catalyzed carbon-carbon bond formation to synthesise novel benzimidazole derivatives and their Photophysical properties, molecular docking, and DFT stu... by Vijayabharathi Sundharaj, S. Sarveswari

“…Particularly, among all synthesized compounds, compound 9o (304.06 nm) exhibited the higher λmax in UV–Vis spectroscopy, while compound 9j (396.16 nm) exhibited the highest emmision intensity in fluorescence spectroscopy. …”
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Bactericidal Activity of TiO2 on Cells of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 by J. L. Aguilar Salinas, J. R. Pacheco Aguilar, S. A. Mayén Hernández, J. Santos Cruz

“…The obtained gel annealed at 450°C was characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of Thin Solid Films of Silver Doped Hydroxyapatite Prepared by Sol-Gel Method by Simona Liliana Iconaru, Patrick Chapon, Philippe Le Coustumer, Daniela Predoi

“…The silver doped hydroxyapatite thin films were characterized by various techniques such as Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy Dispersive X-ray attachment (X-EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES). …”
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Adsorption of Textile Dyes on to Activated Carbons Synthesized from Solid Waste: Decolourizing Power in Relation to Surface Properties by E.A. El-Sharkawy

“…The textural properties, including surface area, mean pore radius and total pore volume, were examined from the low-temperature adsorption of nitrogen at 77 K. FT-IR spectroscopy and the base neutralization capacity were used for the detection of surface groups. …”
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Advances in Research on the Interaction of Food-derived Polysaccharide and Polyphenol by Jun HE, Mengdie WANG, Xiaoqiang CHEN, Miaomiao YING

“…This paper describes the means of characterizing food-derived polysaccharide and polyphenol interactions, including Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and interaction mechanisms such as enzyme-catalyzed reactions and free radical-induced reactions was also summarized. …”
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Application of treated eggplant peel as a low-cost adsorbent for water treatment toward elimination of Pb: Kinetic modeling and isotherm study by Mohammad Hossein Karimi Darvanjooghi, Seyyed Mohammadreza Davoodi, Arzu Y Dursun, Mohammad Reza Ehsani, Iman Karimpour, Elham Ameri

“…In order to assess adsorbent’s physical and chemical properties, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were used. …”
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Green Synthesis of Citrus sinensis Peel Extract-Mediated Ag-TiO2 and Its Application as a Photocatalyst for Organic Molecules and Antimicrobial Agent by Daniel Narh, Benjamin Sampson, Samuel Ocrah Junior, Gloria Pokuaa Manu, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Emmanuel Nyankson, Johnson Kwame Efavi

“…Characterization via X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry confirmed silver-titanium dioxide formation. …”
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Adsorption of Polyvinylpyrrolidone over the Silica Surface: As Affected by Pretreatment of Adsorbent and Molar Mass of Polymer Adsorbate by Laila M. Al-Harbi, Samia A. Kosa, Musa K. Baloch, Qaisar A. Bhatti, El-Sayed El-Badawey H. El-Mossalamy

“…The mechanism has been investigated and established through FTIR spectroscopy.…”
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