Luminescent Iridium–Terpyridine Complexes with Various Bis-Cyclometalated Ligands by Ko Ikeda, Natsumi Yano, Makoto Handa, Yusuke Kataoka

“…Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that the tpy ligands of <b>1</b>–<b>4</b> are coordinated to the iridium center in a bidentate fashion, and the uncoordinated pendant pyridine rings in the tpy ligands of <b>1</b>–<b>4</b> form intramolecular π-π stacking interactions with a phenyl moiety of <i>C^N</i> ligands. …”
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Effect of Preparation Conditions of Fe@SiO₂ Catalyst on Its Structure Using High-Pressure Activity Studies in a 3D-Printed SS Microreactor by Meric Arslan, Sujoy Bepari, Juvairia Shajahan, Saif Hassan, Debasish Kuila

“…They were characterized by N₂ physisorption, H₂ temperature-programmed reduction (H₂-TPR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron microscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis–differential scanning calorimetry (TGA-DSC) techniques. …”
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Effect of Additives on Electrodeposition of Copper in Ch Cl-Gl A Low Eutectic Solvent by LIU Yang, HAO Jianjun, YIN Hongkun, WANG Xinhui

“…The use of additives facilitates the deposition of copper on metal substrates.In this work，using choline chloride glacial acetic acid(Ch Cl-Gl A) as a low eutectic solvent and copper acetate as the main salt， the effects of ascorbic acid(C6H8O6)， disodium ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA-2Na) and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid(DTPA) as additives on electrodeposition of copper on iron substrate were investigated.Electrochemical behavior was studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronoamperometry (CA)； scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) were used to observe and analyze the morphology and composition of the coating.The UV-visible absorption spectrum of the complex formed in the electrodeposited solution with different additives was analyzed by a UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer.Results indicated that in Ch Cl-Gl A， the electrodeposition of copper involved two steps of oxidation-reduction with the first step of Cu2＋→Cu＋and the second step of Cu＋→Cu.All three additives promoted the deposition of copper in Ch Cl-Gl A，and ascorbic acid had the best effect，which could obtain a copper coating with good performance at room temperature.The electrodeposition of copper in Ch Cl-Gl A followed a three-dimensional instantaneous nucleation process and was an irreversible reaction controlled by diffusion.Moreover，the diffusion coefficients of Cu2＋and Cu＋could reach 4.003 9&#x00D7;10－7&#x00A0;cm2/s，4.762 7&#x00D7;10－7&#x00A0;cm2/s，respectively.The copper crystal prepared with ascorbic acid as additive was a polygonal sheet-like structure with distinct grains，and the optimal crystal plane was the (111) crystal plane.Besides，the average grain sizes of the copper layer with additives DTPA，EDTA-2Na and C6H8O6&#x00A0;were 50.71，55.12 and 52.73 nm.The average grain size of the copper layer without additive was 44.73 nm.…”
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Application of synthesized Fe3O4@Gelatin nanoparticles on interfacial properties and enhanced oil recovery by Hossein Ghalenavi, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh, Mahin Schaffie, Saeid Norouzi-Apourvari

“…These NPS were characterized by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Synthesis and characterization of nano dicalcium phosphate dihydrate from biogenic sources by Md. Kawcher Alam, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Mofassel Hossen Akash, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Samina Ahmed

“…The powdered materials were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). …”
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Insights into bacterial cellulose for adsorption and sustained-release mechanism of flavors by Jingyi Hu, Longfei Wang, Menglan Xiao, Weihua Chen, Meng Zhou, Yihan Hu, Yujie Zhang, Miao Lai, Aimin He, Mingqin Zhao

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Flourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) were utilized to verify the successful adsorption. …”
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Manufactured Yttrium Barium Copper Nano Oxide for Medicinal Applications by Rania Daha, Manel Bouloudenine, Katia Djenadi, Tarek Tahraoui, Stefano Bellucci, Abdelaziz Rabehi

“…Comprehensive characterization of the synthesized nanoparticles encompassed techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. …”
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Water‐Soluble, Spin‐Cast‐Based Crystalline Poly(Methacrylic Acid) Film as a Reversible Li‐Ion Battery Anode by Minjin Son, Hyeongjun Kim, Minju Lee, Jonggeon Na, Sang Kyu Kwak, Seok Ju Kang

“…The mechanism underlying the superior electrochemical characteristics of the PMAA anode is revealed using grazing incidence X‐ray diffraction and theoretical calculations. In particular, the highly crystalline cyclic anhydride PMAA polymer induced by thermal annealing shows enhanced interactions between Li ions and CO groups during operation, resulting in improved electrochemical properties. …”
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Synthesis and optical properties of LaSrGaO4:RE3+ (RE = Sm, Eu, Ho) single crystals via optical float zone method by Hasan Yilmaz, Masahiko Isobe, Oliver Clemens, Markus Suta, Pascal Puphal

“…To obtain a deeper understanding of the luminescence mechanism of Sm3+, Eu3+, and Ho3+ ions incorporated into the Ruddlesden-Popper-type host compounds (La1-xREx)SrGaO4 (RE = Sm, Eu, Ho and x = 0; 0.05; 0.10) high quality single crystals with homogenous activator distribution grown by the optical floating zone (OFZ) method were examined systematically. X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization shows that the compound crystallizes in a tetragonal crystal system with the space group I4/mmm (no. 139) with homogenous distribution of the dopants shown via backscattered electron (BSE) imaging. …”
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Structure, Optical Properties, and Photocatalytic Activity towards H2 Generation and CO2 Reduction of GaN Nanowires via Vapor-Liquid-Solid Process by Hong Pang, Lequan Liu, Shuxin Ouyang, Hua Xu, Yunxiang Li, Defa Wang

“…Morphology, crystal structure, and optical property of the as-synthesized GaN nanowires are characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning/transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy, and room temperature photoluminescence. …”
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Parasitic structure defect blights sustainability of cobalt-free single crystalline cathodes by Lei Yu, Alvin Dai, Tao Zhou, Weiyuan Huang, Jing Wang, Tianyi Li, Xinyou He, Lu Ma, Xianghui Xiao, Mingyuan Ge, Rachid Amine, Steven N. Ehrlich, Xing Ou, Jianguo Wen, Tongchao Liu, Khalil Amine

“…Here, we reveal that removing Co from SC cathodes is structurally and electrochemically unfavorable, exhibiting unusual voltage fade behavior. Using multiscale diffraction and imaging techniques, we identify lithium-rich nanodomains (LRNDs) as a heterogeneous phase within the layered structure of Co-free SC cathodes. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Conductive Polypyrrole: The Influence of the Oxidants and Monomer on the Electrical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties by Abdirahman Yussuf, Mohammad Al-Saleh, Salah Al-Enezi, Gils Abraham

“…The produced PPy samples were characterized by using different techniques such as the electrical resistivity by four probe technique, thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Synthesis of Transition Metal-Nanochitosan Composites Using Ni, Cu, Zn, and Ag Metal Ions and Applications as Antibacterial Agents by Khoirina Dwi Nugrahaningtyas, Eny Kusrini, Salwa Salsabila, Dina Fitriana, Anwar Usman, Triana Kusumaningsih, Sri Juari Santoso

“…The synthesized products were characterized using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) instruments. …”
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Fabrication of biocidal materials based on the molecular interactions of tetracycline and quercetin with hydroxyapatite via In Silico- and In vitro approaches by Anastasiia M. Isakova, Maxim A. Kutyrev, Aleksandra S. Kudasheva, Elizaveta V. Rogacheva, Lyudmila A. Kraeva, Sergey Shityakov, Mikhail V. Zhukov, Sviatlana A. Ulasevich, Ekaterina V. Skorb

“…The fabricated biocidal powders were characterized via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Analysis of the Particle Characteristics of Aeolian Sand in Yulin Area, China by Qinglong You, Zhang Yang, Jinglian Ma, Xili Yan, Taiwo Sesay, Haifeng Wang, Zhou Liang

“…In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the surface microstructure and mineral composition of the sand particles, respectively. …”
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Superior interface properties and unusual deformation mechanisms of high-entropy alloys through explosive welding by Yaping Zhou, Ze Hua, Lei Li, Yinxin Tan, Jiaohui Yan, Zhihui Lin, Wen Yang, Ke Jin, Ruiwen Shao, Tiansheng Liu

“…Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses showed a significant increase in dislocation density and the presence of twinning near the weld interface. …”
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Correlation between macroscopic and microscopic mechanical behavior of tuff material under uniaxial compression by Jin Linlin, Ma Hongfa, Yu Jiang, Wang Feng, Yin Dawei, Qu Xiao, Yang Yingsong, Tao Minghao

“…This study employed X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thin-section analyses to determine the primary mineral components of tuff, along with their micromechanical properties. …”
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Hot melt extrusion assisted additive manufacturing of mixed polymeric 3D printed metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets for controlled oral drug delivery by Shubham Ghatole, Jannu Dilip, Makka Krupali Ashokbhai, Himanshu Vishwakarma, Subham Banerjee, Santanu Kaity

“…The filaments were comprehensively characterized using tensile strength assessment, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). At the same time, micro-computed tomography (µCT) provided detailed analysis of the 3D-printed tablets. …”
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Ball-milled synthesis of biochar-MOF nanocomposite for the concurrent recovery of mixed contaminants from wastewater by Sefiu Olaitan Amusat, Temesgen Girma Kebede, Edward Ndumiso Nxumalo, Simiso Dube, Mathew Muzi Nindi

“…SEM-EDS confirmed the successful synthesis, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated an amorphous structure with thermal stability up to 300 °C. …”
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Comparative analysis of bulk ceramics and thick film coatings for optimized energy storage technologies by Imran Hussain Khan, Muhammad Salman Habib, Adnan Maqbool, Muhammad Asif Rafiq, Amjad Ali, Khushnuda Nur, Aqil Inam, Nasimullah, Vojtech Blazek, Stanislav Misak

“…Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed presence of distorted perovskite structure following calcination and sintering processes. …”
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