Cluster-spin-glass behavior in new ternary RE2PtGe3 compounds (RE = Tb, Dy, Ho) by L S Litzbarski, M J Winiarski, I Oshchapovsky, P Skokowski, K Synoradzki, T Klimczuk, B Andrzejewski

“…The obtained samples were investigated by powder x-ray diffraction, which indicated that all of them crystallized in a hexagonal structure with P 6/ mmm (no. 191) space group. …”
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Response surface method-driven design of experiments for the synthesis of fly ash-based geopolymers in the gallic acid optimized removal from wastewater by Ana Paula Ferreira, Ana Paula S. Natal, Arthur P. Baldo, Adriano S. Silva, Jose L. Diaz de Tuesta, Pricila Marin, José A. Peres, Helder T. Gomes

“…Various techniques were employed, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. …”
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One-pot green synthesis of BSA-capped O-CQDs as an effective fluorescent sensing platform for sensitive and selective detection of promethazine drug by S. Viji, A. Dinesh, K. Radhakrishnan, L. Srimathi Priya, C. Sivasankari, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Manikandan Ayyar, V. Mohanavel, Mohamed Hashem, Hassan Fouad, G. Ramachandran, S. Santhoshkumar

“…Several spectroscopic methods, such as fluorescence, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), were used to evaluate this enhanced specificity and sensitivity. …”
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Improved Mechanical Performances of Hastelloy C276 Composite Coatings Reinforced with SiC by Laser Cladding by Yuqing Tang, Zheng Lu, Xuan Zhang, Xihuai Wang, Shengbin Zhao, Mingdi Wang

“…The phase compositions, elemental distribution, microstructural characteristics, hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the composite coatings were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Vickers hardness testing, friction-wear testing and electrochemical methods. …”
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Physico-chemical characterization of natural nano calcium extracted from different fish bones in catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and snakehead fish (Channa striata) by Sri Fatmawati, Siti Mualimatul Istiqomah, Nur Hasanah, Maria Elfiana Ina Kewa Helan, Mardi Santoso, Zjahra Vianita Nugraheni, Nurul Jadid, Annis Catur Adi, Heni Rachmawati

“…The Energy-dispersive X-ray analysis showed that snakehead FBP had the highest CaO content, while the X-Ray Diffraction spectra pattern determined that catfish FBP exhibited the highest crystallinity. …”
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Ultrasonic assisted stir squeeze casting of AA5456/Al2O3–SiC-Gr-MoS2 hybrid nanocomposites: Microstructure and strengthening analysis by B.N. Akash Deep, S. Rajanna, K.N. Krishnamurthy, G.C. Manjunath Patel, T. Ganesha, G.V. Gnanedra Reddy, Mudassir Hasan, Emanoil Linul

“…The AMMHNCs were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). …”
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B using polyaniline-coated XTiO3(X = Co, Ni) nanocomposites by Mariyem Abouri, Abdellah Benzaouak, Mohamed Elouardi, Lahcen El Hamdaoui, Fatima Zaaboul, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Rachid Sabbahi, Shehdeh Jodeh, Mohammed Alaoui El Belghiti, Adnane El Hamidi

“….% PANI@CoTiO3 reached 87% degradation under UV light in the same duration. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed that the crystalline structures of CoTiO3 and NiTiO3 remained intact post-polymerization. …”
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Phase Transitions and Structural Evolution of Manganese Ores During High-Temperature Treatment by Ruslan Z. Safarov, Yerlan A. Baikenov, Assemgul K. Zhandildenova, Eldar E. Kopishev, Ruslan M. Kamatov, Jumat B. Kargin, H. Sanchez Cornejo, Crispin H. W. Barnes, Luis De Los Santos Valladares

“…The aim of this research is to investigate the phase composition and structural peculiarities of complex metamorphic manganese ores from Central Kazakhstan before and after sintering in the temperature range of 600–1200 °C in an air atmosphere. X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy were used to analyze changes in elemental and phase composition. …”
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Room temperature self-assembly and nonenzymatic electrochemical sensing performance of transition metal-embedded wheel-shaped tungstophosphates by Wen-Da Liu, Hao-Tian Zhu, Xue Zhang, Fang Su, Xiao-Jing Sang, Xiao-Lan Zhang, Lan-Cui Zhang

“…Compounds 1–3 were characterized by elemental, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and other physical and spectral analyses, and their nonenzymatic electrochemical sensing performance for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was investigated by cyclic voltammetry. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and DNA-Binding Kinetics of New Pd(II) and Pt(II) Thiosemicarbazone Complexes: Spectral, Structural, and Anticancer Evaluation by Simon N. Mbugua, Lydia W. Njenga, Ruth A. Odhiambo, Shem O. Wandiga, Mervin Meyer, Nicole Sibuyi, Roger A. Lalancette, Martin O. Onani

“…The structures and coordination for all compounds were established by FTIR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, UV-Vis, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies for ligand L1. Tuning of the spectral and anticancer activity of the compounds was investigated by changing the position of the bromide substituent, metal center, and the σ or π-donor/acceptor strength of the groups surrounding the metal center. …”
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Effect of cisplatin/gold chitosan nanocomposite on oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral epithelial cells by Basma Abdelrahman Ahmed, Rania Osama M. Mohsen, Marwa Sharaky, Marwa A. Ramadan, Amna H. Faid, Mai Hafez Mohamed

“…Results Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopic analysis, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the successful synthesis of AuCh Nps and Cis/AuCh nanocomposite. …”
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Incorporation of kiwifruit peel improved the property of carboxymethyl cellulose-gum Arabic active film and its effects on the quality of beef sausages by Evans Frimpong Boateng, Ziyi Yang, Jian Zhang, Lei Zhou, Lujuan Xing, Wangang Zhang

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) evidenced the intramolecular interaction between KPE and CG and the improved thermal stability of film matrix. Film X-ray diffraction (XRD) peaks revealed a good crystallinity. …”
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Synthesis of Fe3O4@MIL-101-OH/Chitosan for adsorption and release of doxorubicin by Iman Najafipour, Nafiseh Emami, Pegah Sadeh, Adonis Amoli, Sareh Mosleh-Shirazi, Ali Mohammad Amani, Hesam Kamyab, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Seyed Reza Kasaee, Ehsan Vafa

“…The nanocomposite was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). …”
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Impedance spectroscopy and electrical conductivity of 0.7BiNdxFeO3–0.3BaTiO3 ferroelectric ceramics by Hui Tang, Xiao-Cao Peng, Jiu-Ming Ma, Zhi-Peng Yang, Xiang Niu, Jun-Xia Wen, Xin-Gui Tang, Sheng-Guo Lu

“…0.7Bi[Formula: see text]NdxFeO3–0.3BaTiO3 (BNFO–BTO, [Formula: see text], 0.010, 0.020 and 0.050) ceramics were fabricated using the high-temperature solid-state reaction method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns revealed that the primary phase in these ceramics was pseudocubic. …”
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Solvent-Free Synthesis of Co-Based Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-9) for the Removal of Congo Red from Water by Khoa Dang Tran, Hoan Tuan Phan, Chi Thi Kim Nguyen, Bao Chi Nguyen, Ha Vu Le, Khoa Dang Nguyen

“…The structural, morphological and textural properties of the obtained material were confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen sorption at 77 K. …”
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Frictional heat-assisted performance enhancement in dynamic Schottky contact of Al/Ag2Se-based tribovoltaic nanogenerator by Supakarn Worathat, Utchawadee Pharino, Phakkhananan Pakawanit, Arunothai Rattanachata, Rangson Muanghlua, Sugato Hajra, Hoe Joon Kim, Saichon Sriphan, Naratip Vittayakorn

“…The chemical composition and physical characteristics of the Ag2Se ceramic were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and Synchrotron X-ray tomography techniques. …”
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Micro-encapsulation of Si-Fe ultra-high temperature phase change material: Fabrication and basic energy storage properties by Wojciech Polkowski, Paolo Lai Zhong Lo Biundo, Jianmeng Jiao, Maria Wallin, Bartosz Kalicki, Jakub Ciftci, Łukasz Żrodowski, Adelajda Polkowska, Aleksandra Bętkowska, Filip Kateusz, Merete Tangstad

“…Structure and basic thermophysical properties of Si-Fe microcapsules were experimentally validated in scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) studies. …”
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One-pot synthesis and characterization of a BSA-Cu2S/CuS quantum dots drug delivery system based on biuret’s reaction by Porfirio Estrada-Rojas, Juan Francisco Hernández-Paz, Claudia Alejandra Rodríguez-González, Mónica Elvira Mendoza-Duarte, Santos Adriana Martel-Estrada, Laura Elizabeth Valencia-Gómez, Héctor Camacho-Montes, Imelda Olivas-Armendáriz

“…Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the structural integrity of BSA after functionalization, while x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis verified the formation of CuS and Cu _2 S crystals. …”
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Kinetic origin of hysteresis and the strongly enhanced reversible barocaloric effect by regulating the atomic coordination environment by Zi-Bing Yu, Hou-Bo Zhou, Feng-Xia Hu, Jian-Tao Wang, Fei-Ran Shen, Lun-Hua He, Zheng-Ying Tian, Yi-Hong Gao, Bing-Jie Wang, Yuan Lin, Yue Kan, Jing Wang, Yun-Zhong Chen, Ji-Rong Sun, Tong-Yun Zhao, Bao-Gen Shen

“…Combining neutron powder diffraction (NPD) with magnetic and calorimetric measurements completely verified the theoretical prediction. …”
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3D-Printed PCL-Based Scaffolds with High Nanosized Synthetic Smectic Clay Content: Fabrication, Mechanical Properties, and Biological Evaluation for Bone Tissue Engineering by Furtado ASA, Cunha MHS, Sousa LMR, Brito GC, Verde TFCL, Filgueiras LA, Sobral-Silva LA, Santana MV, Sousa GF, Santos FEP, Mendes AN, Figueredo-Silva J, Maia Filho ALM, Marciano FR, Vasconcellos LMR, Lobo AO

“…Comprehensive characterization included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), mechanical testing, swelling analysis, and degradation studies. …”
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