Synthesis, Characterization, and Photoluminescence on the Glass Doped with AgInS2 Nanocrystals by Dewu Yin, Lang Pei, Zhen Liu, Xinyu Yang, Weidong Xiang, Xiyan Zhang

“…X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectra revealed that the AgInS2 crystalline phase had formed in the glass matrix. Transmittance electron microscopy showed that these AgInS2 crystals had spherical shape and good dispersed form in the glass matrix, and their diameter distribution was mainly focused on three size regions. …”
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Effect of Metakaolin on Strength and Efflorescence Quantity of Cement-Based Composites by Tsai-Lung Weng, Wei-Ting Lin, An Cheng

“…Compressive strength and efflorescence quantify (using Matrix Laboratory image analysis and the curettage method), scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction analysis were reported in this study. …”
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The Optical Properties of Crystalline Zn3Nb2O8 Nanomaterials Obtained by Hydrothermal Method by Mihaela Birdeanu, Mirela Vaida, Eugenia Fagadar-Cosma

“…Field-emission scanning electron microscopy evidenced the columnar morphology of the particle’s agglomeration and the high resolution electron transmission microscopy confirms the measured interplanar distances calculated from the X-ray diffraction experiments. …”
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Ion-beam modification of composite based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and tin dioxide by P. M. Korusenko

“…Using the methods of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDA), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), there are analyzed changes in the morphology, phase composition, and chemical state of a composite based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes and tin oxide (SnO2 /MWCNTs) modified by pulsed ion beam of nanosecond duration. …”
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Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of Palladium Crystals Enclosed by (100) Facets by Seed-Mediated Fabrication by Eiji Higuchi, Masashi Kawai, Masanobu Chiku, Hiroshi Inoue

“…The field emission-scanning electron microscopy images showed that the Pd crystals were enclosed by only (100) facets, and their fractions depended on the reaction temperature. …”
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Mechanical Loading and Tribological Studies on Boron Carbide (B4C) and Lead (Pb) Particles Dispersed Epoxy-Based Multilayered Composites by S. Vignesh, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, Khan M. Adam, Temal Varol

“…The worn surface analysis done through scanning electron microscopy and stereo zoom microscopy reveals the reason for the low specific wear rate of 20% lead sample as the self-hindrance of wear debris evolved during the wear study.…”
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Comparative biosorption study of Hg (II) using raw and chemically activated almond shell by AA Taha, AHE Moustafa, HH Abdel-Rahman, MMA Abd El-Hameed

“…The biosorbent was characterized using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Experimental Study on Constant-Amplitude Fatigue Performance of Weld Toe in Steel Tube of Welded Hollow Spherical Joints in Grid Structures by Jian-li Zhang, Hong-gang Lei, Shi-hong Jin

“…The mechanism of fatigue failure at the joint was investigated through microscopic analysis using scanning electron microscopy. The results of this paper can be potentially used as a basis for revising specifications and to promote the practical application of grid structures with WHSJs.…”
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Antimicrobial Analysis of Biosynthesized Lectin-Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles by Hassien M. Alnashiri, Fahad M. Aldakheel, Abdulkarim S. Binshaya, Nahed S. Alharthi, Musthaq Ahmed

“…Au-lectin nanoparticles were checked for their hemagglutination activity, characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and UV-visible spectrophotometer. …”
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Removal of Copper(II) Ions from Aqueous Solution Using Biomass by Xue Song Wang, Li Ping Huang, Yuan Li, Jing Chen

“…The biomass was characterized by scanning electron microscopy/X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM–EDS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR). …”
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Vanadium Pentoxide Nanoparticles Doped ZnO: Physicochemical, Optical, Dielectric, and Photocatalytic Properties by Imen Massoudi, Ridha Hamdi, Amani Rached, Zainah A. AlDhawi, Fatimah M. Alobaidan, Hawra M. Alhamdan, Ghadeer A. Almohammed Ali, Fatimah E. Almuslim, Amor Ben Ali

“…The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy. …”
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Phase evolution in an MCrAlY coating during high temperature exposure by Costa C., Barbareschi E., Guarnone P., Borzone G.

“…Selective etching was employed for optical metallographic investigation. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) observation combined with Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) showed that the coating is composed of a γ- Co matrix, β-AlNi, σ-(Cr, Co), Cr carbide and Y-rich phases. …”
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Evaluation of the corrosion resistance of bronze patina or/and protective coating on the surface of the archaeological coins by Saleh M. Saleh, Abd El-Hakim A. El-Badry, Amal M. Abdel-karim

“…Various finishes of coin fragments (uncoated, aged, and freshly coated) were investigated to determine their chemical composition, nature of the patina, and corrosion products on their surface using stereo microscopy(SM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Growth of GaN@InGaN Core-Shell and Au-GaN Hybrid Nanostructures for Energy Applications by Tevye Kuykendall, Shaul Aloni, Ilan Jen-La Plante, Taleb Mokari

“…The hybrid structures were characterized by various techniques, including photoluminescence (PL), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), and x-ray diffraction (XRD).…”
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A Comparative Study of CO and CH Adsorption on Silicalite-1 Fabricated by Sonication and Conventional Method by Marjan Razavian, Shohreh Fatemi, Mojtaba Masoudi-Nejad

“…The high crystallinity and phase purity of high-temperature autoclaved and sonicated samples are confirmed by X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy results. Moreover, adsorption equilibrium of CH 4 and CO 2 has been studied experimentally to investigate the influence of textural properties of the obtained products on their adsorption performance. …”
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Effect of MMT-HNT Hybrid Nanoclay on Properties of UHMWPE Composite by Rania Hasan, Sarang Pande, Pravin Bhalerao, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…Additionally, XRD analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and biocompatibility study were investigated to examine these nanocomposite’s capacity to suit orthopedic applications. …”
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Amperometric Biosensor Detecting Dopamine Based on Polypyrrole/Reduced Graphene Oxide/Nickel Oxide/Glassy Carbon Electrode by Shindy Ayu Netania Priyanto, Elly Septia Yulianti, Ahmad Zakiyuddin, Siti Fauziyah Rahman

“…Material characterization was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Study of Copper Electrodeposition in a Modified Hull Cell by Srinivas Palli, Suhash R. Dey

“…Surface morphology of the Cu deposits is examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).…”
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Combined nanoindentation and SEM imaging for phase quantification and creep prediction of cementitious materials by Imane Bekrine, Benoit Hilloulin, Ahmed Loukili

“…The present article introduces a novel and rapid method for processing nanoindentation data using SEM image analysis, called Auto-NI-SEM (Automatic NanoIndentation-Scanning Electron Microscopy). The originality of the method lies in the exploitation of micromechanical data, coupled with image analysis, by developing a suitable automatic deconvolution method. …”
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High-Performance Grouting Mortar Based on Mineral Admixtures by Cong Ma, Yuehu Tan, Erbing Li, Yinsuo Dai, Meng Yang

“…The microstructure of the modified mortar was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and mercury intrusion porosimetry. …”
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