Two-Step Facile Preparation of 2D MoS2/ZnO Nanocomposite p-n Junctions with Enhanced Photoelectric Performance by Ali Aldalbahi, Zhen-Bo Wang, Tansir Ahamad, Saad M. Alshehri, Peter X. Feng

“…The nanoscale morphologies, composites, and photoelectric properties of nanocomposites were examined using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and micro-Raman scattering spectroscopy, respectively. 2D heteronanostructures have exhibited an enhanced performance as compared to single-material-based prototypes. …”
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Impact of High Glucose on Bone Collagenous Matrix Composition, Structure, and Organization: An Integrative Analysis Using an Ex Vivo Model by Rita Araújo, Ricardo N. M. J. Páscoa, Raquel Bernardino, Pedro S. Gomes

“…A comprehensive approach integrating histological evaluation, histomorphometry, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, and proteomics was adopted to unravel structural, biochemical, and molecular changes in the ECM. …”
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Electrochemical Sensor Based on Co-MOF for the Detection of Dihydromyricetin in <i>Ampelopsis grossedentata</i> by Xiaojing Si, Yue Huang, Mei Han, Liqiang Luo

“…The Co-MOF was synthesized via a single-step hydrothermal process using Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O. Fourier infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to study the morphology and structure of the synthesized Co-MOF. …”
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Optimization of road-building materials from industrial waste (red mud, blast furnace slag, lime production waste, and natural loams) by Yelaman Kanatovich Aibuldinov, Galiya Zhanzakovna Alzhanova, Zhanar Baktybaevna Iskakova, Gaziz Galymovich Abdiyussupov, Madi Toktasynuly Omirzak, Aizhan Doldashevna Gazizova, Khristina Maksudovna Vafaeva

“…The mechanical and chemical properties of these materials were investigated through X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, atomic absorption spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and axial compressive strength testing. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-TiO2/SiO2-Acrylic Composite Resin by Bin Du, Feng Chen, Rubai Luo, Shisheng Zhou, Zhengneng Wu

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) were applied to investigate the structure and morphology of the modified nano-TiO2/SiO2 composite particles. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the in Vitro Digestibility Properties of Black Bean Protein by Rong'an CAO, Xuemin ZHANG, Jingjing DIAO, Yunhua CHEN, Meiqi LI, Jiamiao ZHANG, Changyuan WANG

“…Furthermore, the effect of ultrasonication on the black bean protein structural properties was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy. The particle size distribution, emulsifying properties, solubility and Zeta potential were performed to analyse the physicochemical properties variations of black bean protein during ultrasonic treatment. …”
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Construction of Direct Z-Scheme Photocatalyst by Mg1.2Ti1.8O5 and g-C3N4 Nanosheets toward Photocatalytic H2 Production and Disinfection by Sijia Gu, Dan Zhang, Shirong Luo, Heng Yang

“…The crystalline phase, morphologies, specific surface area, and optical and electrochemical performance of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-disperse X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and electrochemical measurements. …”
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Optical approaches for neurocritical care: Toward non-invasive recording of cerebral physiology in acute brain injury by Austen T. Lefebvre, Nicole E. Steiner, Carissa L. Rodriguez, Joseph P. Angelo, Eyal Bar-Kochba, Rohan Mathur, Marek Mirski, David W. Blodgett

“…Current established approaches for monitoring cerebral physiology include the neurologic physical examination, traditional brain imaging such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and bedside modalities such as invasive parenchymal probes and transcranial doppler ultrasound. Diffuse optical spectroscopy (DOS), diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS), and optical coherence tomography (OCT) are non-invasive optical techniques that have shown promise in measuring clinically relevant changes in cerebral physiology. …”
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Efficient adsorptive removal of Congo Red dye using activated carbon derived from Spathodea campanulata flowers by Sujesh Sudarsan, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ramesh Vinayagam, Raja Selvaraj

“…Elemental analysis through energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed an increase in carbon content and the appearance of sulfur, verifying CR uptake. …”
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Synthesis and Evaluation of In Vitro Antibacterial and Antitumor Activities of Novel N,N-Disubstituted Schiff Bases by Heng Luo, Yu-fen Xia, Bao-fei Sun, Li-rong Huang, Xing-hui Wang, Hua-yong Lou, Xu-hui Zhu, Wei-dong Pan, Xiao-dong Zhang

“…We used the reaction between salicylaldehyde and different diamine compounds, including diamine, ethanediamine, and o-phenylenediamine, determining the structure of obtained molecules by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy. …”
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Improved Wettability and Dimensional Stability of Bamboo Timber by Coating Graphene/Silica Composites by Jin Wang, Ye Zhou, Jingpeng Li, Yongshun Feng, Jian Zhang, Haixia Yu, Xiaowei Zhuang

“…A possible formation mechanism of FAS-RGO@SiO2BT was discussed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Predicting the presence of tephra layers in lacustrine deposits using spectral gamma ray data: An example from Lake Chalco, Mexico City. by Mehrdad Sardar Abadi, Christian Zeeden, Arne Ulfers, Alex Susan Meyer, Thomas Wonik, Mexidrill team

“…We propose five-step protocol for detecting tephra layers within sediments through the utilization of gamma-ray spectroscopy. This protocol is based on a combination of physical aspects of gamma-ray spectroscopy and geological information specific to the lake system being studied. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Gallium Oxide/Tin Oxide Nanostructures via Horizontal Vapor Phase Growth Technique for Potential Power Electronics Application by Lester D. Bernardino, Gil Nonato C. Santos

“…Different concentrations of Ga2O3 and SnO2 were varied to analyze and describe the surface morphology and elemental composition of the samples using the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, respectively. Meanwhile, the polytype of the Ga2O3 was confirmed through the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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Composite Hydrogel of Poly(acrylamide) and Starch as Potential System for Controlled Release of Amoxicillin and Inhibition of Bacterial Growth by Ana V. Torres-Figueroa, Cinthia J. Pérez-Martínez, Teresa del Castillo-Castro, Enrique Bolado-Martínez, María A. G. Corella-Madueño, Alejandro M. García-Alegría, Tania E. Lara-Ceniceros, Lorena Armenta-Villegas

“…The composite hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and swelling kinetic measurements. …”
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Enhancement of Antioxidant Activity, Stability, and Structure of Heme-Peptides by L-Lysine by Yinghui Zhang, Wei Cui, Hui Zhou, Lifang Zou, Zhaoming Wang, Kezhou Cai, Baocai Xu

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy analysis showed that Lys enhanced the conformational stability of the heme-peptides. …”
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Understanding the post-curing behaviors of polymethylacrylimide: Curing kinetics and molecular mobility by Yuan Chen, Xiaolian Qiang, Yaping Zhang, Ningning Song, Lixian Guo, Siyuan Zhang, Chunrong Tian, Keping Chen

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated that the cyclization of anhydride groups predominantly occurred at lower post-curing temperatures, while the decomposition and transformation were observed at higher temperatures. …”
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FT-IR Analysis of Beta vulgaris Peels and Pomace Dye Extracts and Surface Analysis of Optimally Dyed-Mordanted Cellulosic Fabrics by Vincent Rotich, Phanice Wangila, Jackson Cherutoi

“…FT-IR spectroscopy is a nondestructive technique that can be utilized for the qualitative characterization of natural dyes and dyed substrates through structure elucidation. …”
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Study of the Effect of TiO2 Layer on the Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2-MoS2 Heterostructures under Visible-Infrared Light by N. Cruz-González, O. Calzadilla, J. Roque, F. Chalé-Lara, J. K. Olarte, M. Meléndez-Lira, M. Zapta-Torres

“…The properties of the samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Coexistence and Adsorption Properties of Heavy Metals by Polypropylene Microplastics by Tingyu Fan, Jie Zhao, Yingxiang Chen, Miao Wang, Xingming Wang, Shun Wang, Xiaoyang Chen, Akang Lu, Shijiao Zha

“…The morphology of PP was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the surface elemental composition of PP was determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and the functional groups of PP were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Separation, Purification, Structural Characterization and in Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Low Molecular Mass Fucoidans by YU Fan, GUO Yingying, LI Na, DAI Xinyue, ZHU Wenjia, YAO Lin, JIANG Yanhua, WANG Lianzhu

“…The chemical composition and structure characteristics of LMWFs were analyzed using molecular exclusion chromatography (MEC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), infrared spectroscopy (IRS) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMRS), and the structure-antioxidant activity relationship was explored. …”
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