Microencapsulation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antiplasmodial Activities of Holothuria atra Microcapsule by Prawesty Diah Utami, Herin Setianingsih, Dewi Ratih Tirto Sari

“…The microcapsules were then observed for physicochemical properties using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Study on the Performance of Expansive Subgrade Soil Stabilized with Enset Ash by Derara Neguse, Eleyas Assefa, S. M. Assefa

“…The microstructural properties of natural soil and stabilized soil were selected based on strength properties and were observed by a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging device, and the result clearly shows the alteration in the fabric and morphology of the natural soil. …”
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The effect of vacuum annealing on structure of composites based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and tin oxide formed using the magnetron sputtering method by S. N. Nesov

“…Using the method of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy, the effect of heat treatments under ultrahigh vacuum on the structure and chemical composition of composites based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and tin oxide formed using the magnetron sputtering is studied. …”
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Experimental Study on the Concrete with Compound Admixture of Iron Tailings and Slag Powder under Low Cement Clinker System by Ruidong Wu, Juanhong Liu

“…The workability, strength, carbonation depth, chloride diffusion coefficient, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) of concrete were measured, respectively. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical Response of Biomedical 316L Stainless Steel as Function of Strain Rate and Temperature by Woei-Shyan Lee, Tao-Hsing Chen, Chi-Feng Lin, Wen-Zhen Luo

“…Catastrophic failure occurs only for the specimens deformed at a strain rate of 5 × 103 s-1 and temperatures of 25∘C or 200∘C. Scanning electron microscopy observations show that the specimens fracture in a ductile shear mode. …”
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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). Further mechanical and thermal properties were evaluated by conducting tensile, flexural, impact, fracture and differential scanning thermometry (DSC) tests. …”
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Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Microrobotics Applications of Polyvinyl Chloride- (PVC-) Based PANI/PEDOT: PSS/ZrP Composite Cation-Exchange Membrane by Mohd Imran Ahamed, Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammad Luqman, Lutfullah

“…It was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis/differential thermogravimetry (TGA/DTA/DTG), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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REE AND Th MINERALS IN THE METASANDSTONES OF THE UDOKAN BASIN (RUSSIA) by E.V. Belogub, K.A. Novoselov, V.V. Shilovskikh, I.A. Blinov, E.E. Palenova

“…Based on ICP-MS, optical and electron microscopy, and electron back-scatter diffraction data, the paper considers the distribution and the mode of occurrence of REEs and Th in metasandstones of the Lower Proterozoic Sakukan Formation, which host mineralization of the Udokan and Unkur copper sandstone deposits. …”
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Synthesis of Ca-Doped Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Catalysts for Transesterification by Tanat Chokpanyarat, Vittaya Punsuvon, Supakit Achiwawanich

“…The 3DOM catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Cobalt Aluminate Spinels CoAlO Doped with Magnesium Oxide by Christine Azer, Adham R. Ramadan, Gehane Ghaly, Jehane Ragai

“…Sample characterization was carried out by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption studies, thermogravimetry and by determining acid–base properties. …”
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MINERALOGY OF CHROMITITES OF MOUNT POKLONNAYA OF THE KARABASH MASSIF, SOUTH URALS by V.I. Popova, E.V. Belogub, M.A. Rassomakhin, V.A. Popov, P.V. Khvorov

“…Poklonnaya of the Karabash serpentinite massif is studied using optical and electron microscopy. In addition to previously known native osmium and laurite, eight minerals of platinum group elements (PGE) are found: isoferroplatinum, irarsite, iridium, naldrettite, cuproiridisite, sperrilite, tolovkite and erlichmannite. …”
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Thermal Behavior of TiO2 (85%) / MWCNT (15%) - (CH2OH) 2 (50%) / H2O (50%) Hybrid Nanofluid under the Influence of Temperature and Volume Fraction Factors with Laboratory and Respo... by Mohammad Hemmat esfe

“…Nanoscale and nanoparticle structure validation are performed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis tools. …”
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Investigation on the Deterioration Mechanism of Recycled Plaster by Zhixin Li, Kaidong Xu, Jiahui Peng, Jina Wang, Xianwei Ma, Jishou Niu

“…The large specific surface area (SSA), improper preparation temperature, increased water requirement of R-P, and microstructure of its hardened body were analyzed by particle size distribution (PSD), Blaine method, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen adsorption porosimetry. …”
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Bismuth Schiff base complex and its oxide nanoparticles as photocatalyst for the removal of dyes from water by Behrouz Shaabani, Shadi Soleimaninia

“…To characterize the products, several techniques including infrared, UV–vis, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), energy‐dispersive X‐ray analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have been used. Hydrothermally and solvothermally produced bismuth(III) complexes with H2L had particle sizes of about 46 and 15 nm, respectively, while oxide nanoparticles made from them had sizes of about 42 and 52 nm, respectively. …”
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Adhesive Through-Reinforcement Improves the Fracture Toughness of a Laminated Birch Wood Composite by Wenchang He, Philip D. Evans

“…Model composite specimens were tested for mode I fracture properties, and scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the microstructure of fracture surfaces. …”
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Study on spontaneous combustion characteristics of coal under thermo mechanical coupling by Ji Wu, Zongxiang Li, Shuoran Huang, Cong Ding

“…Taking anthracite as the research object, scanning electron microscopy, low-temperature N2 adsorption, temperature- programmed experiments and infrared spectroscopy tests were carried out to analyze the mechanism of the influence of pore structure and the number of oxygen-containing functional groups on the spontaneous combustion characteristics of coal samples from the physical and chemical perspectives. …”
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Impact of Fiber Buildup Stacking Sequence on Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Fiber–Reinforced Anamide Composites by M. Subramanian, M. Diviya, S. Kaliappan, A. Deepak, Kuldeep K. Saxena, Nasim Hasan

“…Analysis using the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy envisioned the surface chemical properties of anamide films at various fiber orientations, and the interaction properties between fiber and matrix were determined. Scanning electron microscopy on composite laminate surfaces proclaimed that the interface relationship between the basalt fiber and the anamide material is superior with FTIR findings being assisted. …”
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Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM) by Imam Akbar, Hasan Basri, Muhammad Yanis, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…PEG improved flexibility, mitigating Mg-induced stiffness. Scanning electron microscopy revealed voids and uneven Mg inclusions, indicating areas for process enhancement. …”
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Effect of Pretreatment with Sulfuric Acid on Catalytic Hydrocracking of Fe/AC Catalysts by Ruiyu Wang, Fei Wang, Ling Liu

“…The properties of catalyst were studied by N2 adsorption-desorption, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. The result showed that ferric sulfate and acidic centers had synergetic effect on hydrocracking of DNM when using Fe2S3/AC-T as catalyst, the optimal loading of Fe is 9 wt.%. …”
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Scale-Up Preparation and Characterization of Collagen/Sodium Alginate Blend Films by Zhe Wang, Shuaifeng Hu, Huaiyu Wang

“…The microstructures were also evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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