Low Temperature Synthesis of Hexagonal Bi2Te3 Nanoplates Using an Open Reactor and Its Effect on Their Physicochemical Properties by Laura A. Reyes-Verdugo, Maria de J. Martinez-Carreon, C. D. Gutierrez-Lazos, Francisco J. Solis-Pomar, Jose G. Quiñones-Galvan, Eduardo Perez-Tijerina

“…The samples were drop-cast on glass and FTO substrates for subsequent structural, chemical, and thermoelectric analyses. The electron microscopy analysis demonstrated that samples precipitated in highly crystalline hexagonal nanoplates, grown along the [0 1 5] plane of the rhombohedral phase of Bi2Te3. …”
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Extraction and characterization of spherical nanocellulose from sesame husks by Mohammed Al-haql, Hoda Habbal, Bassam Al Oklah, Nesreen Qurabi

“…Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) analyses showed that SHNC particles were spherical to oval-shaped, with average diameters of 78.41 nm and 74.30 nm, respectively. …”
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Investigation of the Performance of Aucore-Pdshell/C as the Anode Catalyst of Direct Borohydride-Hydrogen Peroxide Fuel Cell by Hong Wang, Ying Wang, Xianyou Wang, Peiying He, Lanhua Yi, Wei Yi, Xue Liu

“…The core-shell structure, surface morphology, and electrochemical performances of the catalysts are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet-visible absorption spectrometry, linear sweep voltammetry, and chronopotentiometry. …”
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Lignin-Carbohydrate Complexes Based Spherical Biocarriers: Preparation, Characterization, and Biocompatibility by Houkuan Zhao, Jinling Li, Peng Wang, Shaoqiong Zeng, Yimin Xie

“…It was observed using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) that liver cells adhered to the spherical biocarriers during culture. …”
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Development of a Stable TiO2 Nanocomposite Self-Cleaning Coating for Outdoor Applications by F. Madidi, G. Momen, M. Farzaneh

“…Superhydrophobic behavior is analyzed by contact angle measurements, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and profilometer. The stability of the developed coating also has been evaluated in terms of immersion in various aqueous solutions, heating, adhesion, and exposure to UV irradiation, and the results showed good stability against these factors. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effects of Stress-Induced Damage on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Soft Rock by Hao Wang, Yong-Yan Wang, Zhuo-Qun Yu, Jian-Guang Li

“…In this study, a sandstone was first artificially predamaged and then subsequently subjected to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and uniaxial compression testing. …”
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Synthesis of CdS Sensitized TiO2 Photocatalysts: Methylene Blue Adsorption and Enhanced Photocatalytic Activities by A. B. Makama, A. Salmiaton, E. B. Saion, T. S. Y. Choong, N. Abdullah

“…The as-produced powders were characterized by XRD, electron microscopy, EDX, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. …”
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On the use of clustering workflows for automated microstructure segmentation of analytical STEM datasets by Zhiquan Kho, Andy Bridger, Keith Butler, Ercin C. Duran, Mohsen Danaie, Alexander S. Eggeman

“…This study considers the issue of automated segmentation of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) datasets using unsupervised machine learning approaches. …”
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Synthesis ZnO/RGO nanocomposite: Structural characteristics and antifungal/antibacterial properties by Mahshid Chireh, Mahmoud Naseri, Maryam Rahimi, Ali Reza Solymani

“…Various characterization techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction, were employed to investigate the phase composition, microstructure form, and degree of crystallinity. …”
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Impact of micromechanical properties of organic matter on the micro-mesopore structures of the over-mature shale in the Niutitang Formation by Hang Lei, Wenjibin Sun, Yujun Zuo, Zhonghu Wu, Qichi Dai, Wei Lv, Yueqin Li, Xionggang Xie

“…In this study, shale cores from the Niutitang Formation have been specifically chosen for OM isolation, adsorption testing, atomic force microscopy examination, and focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) analysis to assess the micromechanical properties of OM and pore structures. …”
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Structure of ADI Cast Iron as a Cast “in situ” Composite Reinforced with TiC Ceramic Particles by J. Marosz, M. Kawalec, M. Górny

“…In this study, metallographic analysis of the composite obtained, both in the initial state and after heat treatment, was carried out using optical and scanning electron microscopy. An analysis of the chemical composition in the micro-area was carried out using the EDS method, the chemical composition was studied using the XRF spark X-ray fluorescence method, and the proportion of graphite and the carbide phase, i.e. titanium carbide TiC, was determined. …”
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Characterization of Nanocrystalline SiGe Thin Film Solar Cell with Double Graded-Dead Absorption Layer by Chao-Chun Wang, Dong-Sing Wuu, Shui-Yang Lien, Yang-Shih Lin, Chueh-Yang Liu, Chia-Hsum Hsu, Chia-Fu Chen

“…The characterization of the nc-SiGe films are analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared absorption spectroscopy. …”
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Adsorptive removal of phosphate and nitrate by layered double hydroxides through the memory effect and in situ synthesis by Sarah Mariska, Zhang Jin-Wei, Hoang Huu Chien, Duong Minh Ngoc, Nguyen Duy Hai, Huan-Ping Chao

“…The synthesized LDHs were thoroughly characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Freeze-Drying Microencapsulation of <i>Ruellia tuberosa</i> L. Extracts: A Comparative Study Using Different Polymers as Encapsulants by Firza Rajasa Gunawan, Siti Mariyah Ulfa, Anna Safitri

“…Characterization techniques included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and particle size analysis (PSA). …”
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Phase Relations in Ba6−3xLn8+2xTi18O54 (Ln = Nd & Sm) Electroceramics by Amanda L. Snashall, Yun Liu, Frank Brink, Ray L. Withers, Steven Cooper

“…The microwave dielectric properties of the materials are reported in addition to phase characterisation and structural analysis via X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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SiO2-TiO2 Films Supported on Ignimbrite by Spray Coating for the Photocatalytic Degradation of NOx Gas and Methyl Orange Dye by Daily Maria Magdalena Gallegos Florez, Rivalino Benicio Guzman Ale, Albeniz Ferdinand Huaracallo Idme, Luis Antonio Lazo Alarcon, Edgar Apaza Huallpa, Yolanda Castro, Pierre Giovanny Ramos Apestegui, Juan Martin Rodriguez Rodriguez

“…The morphology and chemical composition of the synthesized samples were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS), which reveal the successful SiO2-TiO2 coating on ignimbrite. …”
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Wetting behaviour and reactivity between liquid Gd and ZrO2 substrate by Turalska P., Homa M., Bruzda G., Sobczak N., Kaban I., Mattern N., Eckert J.

“…The solidified Gd/3YSZ couple was studied by means of optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy. …”
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Removal of boron from wastewaters using valonia-tannin-based biosorbent produced via spray drying by Nalan Erdol-Aydin, Serhat Sezer, Berk Esin, Gulhayat Nasun-Saygili

“…Comprehensive characterization studies involving Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis were conducted on this biosorbent. …”
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Isolated Effect and Sensitivity of Agricultural and Industrial Waste Ca-Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs) in Evaluating Swell Shrink Nature of Palygorskite-Rich Clays by Fazal E. Jalal, Babak Jamhiri, Ahsan Naseem, Muhammad Hussain, Mudassir Iqbal, Kennedy Onyelowe

“…The investigation includes X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) tests, and physicomechanical properties such as moisture-density relationship, Atterberg’s limits, swell pressure, and an ANN-based sensitivity analyses of overall swell pressure development. …”
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Study on diffusion bonding of composite metal foams by John Cance, Afsaneh Rabiei

“…This study evaluates the suitability of diffusion bonding in joining CMF panels through a combination of uniaxial tensile tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations. Tensile testing indicated bond strength to be largely affected by sample density, and in turn, consistency of the steel powder used in CMF production. …”
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