Sugarcane Bagasse-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystal/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Gum Tragacanth Composite Film Incorporated with Betel Leaf Extract as a Versatile Biomaterial for Wound Dressing by Luong Ngoc Diem, Selorm Torgbo, Indranil Banerjee, Kunal Pal, Udomlak Sukatta, Prapassorn Rugthaworn, Prakit Sukyai

“…Physical and chemical characteristics of neat PVA, PVA/GT, and PVA/GT/CNC films with varying concentrations of CNCs (from 2% to 10%) were analyzed by the scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry, mechanical test, and swelling test. …”
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Extraction of Cellulosic Compound from Jackfruit Peel Waste and Characterization of PVA Cellulose Composite as Biodegradable Film by Aquib Rahman, Shah Md Ashiquzzaman Nipu, Md Shamsul Alam, S. Sharar Alam, Md. Tanvir Ahmed, Anika Afroz Shantona, Mahjabin Moon

“…Mechanical properties (tensile atrength, elastic modulus, tensile energy absorption, and strain) as well as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTA), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), water absorption, and soil burial test were done to define the material and functional properties of 0%, 20%, 50%, and 80% cellulose-PVA composite film. …”
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Cerebral Blood Flow in Orthostatic Intolerance by Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Amanda J. Miller, Arooba Ejaz, Jeroen Molinger, Parag Goyal, David B. MacLeod, Ashley Swavely, Elyse Wilson, Meghan Pergola, Harikrishna Tandri, Camille Frazier Mills, Satish R Raj, Marat Fudim

“…In this review, we examine the literature studying CBF dysfunction in various syndromes with OI and evaluate methods of measuring CBF including transcranial Doppler ultrasound, extracranial cerebral blood flow ultrasound, near infrared spectroscopy, and wearable devices.…”
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Recyclable Xanthan/TiO2 Composite Cryogels towards the Photodegradation of Cr(VI) Ions and Methylene Blue Dye by Paulo V. O. Toledo, Leandro R. Marques, Denise F. S. Petri

“…The characterization of the XG/TiO2 cryogels comprised compression tests, swelling degree (SD) determination, Fourier transform infrared vibrational spectroscopy in the attenuated total reflectance mode (FTIR-ATR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray microtomography (CT) analyses. …”
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Scrutinizing the untapped potential of emerging ABSe3 (A = Ca, Ba; B = Zr, Hf) chalcogenide perovskites solar cells by Dhineshkumar Srinivasan, Aruna-Devi Rasu Chettiar, Eupsy Navis Vincent Mercy, Latha Marasamy

“…By substituting S with Se, the bandgap is significantly reduced, shifting it from the visible into the near-infrared region. Hence, we have investigated the potential of Se-based absorbers with device structure FTO/TiO2/ABSe3 (A = Ca, Ba; B = Zr, Hf)/NiO/Au using SCAPS-1D. …”
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Improving the Physical Properties of Nanofibers Prepared by Electrospinning from Polyvinyl Chloride and Polyacrylonitrile at Low Concentrations by Salih Abbas Habeeb, Baseem Ali Nadhim, Ban Jawad Kadhim, Mohammed Salam Ktab, Ali Jawad Kadhim, Farqad Saleem Murad

“…For the investigation of the homogeneity and compatibility of mixture polymer solutions, it is examined by rheological properties such as viscosity, shear stress, shear rate, and calculation of the flow behavior index, while the investigation of the stability and high density of nanofibers without beads used field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform near-infrared spectroscopy (FT-NIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetric analysis (DSC-TGA). …”
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Sol–gel synthesis of TiO2 doped with chromium: photocatalytic degradation of tartrazine by Ana E. Cardozo, Elsa M. Farfán Torres, Graciela V. Morales, Edgardo L. Sham

“…The solids obtained by this technique were heat-treated at 400°C and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), N2 Sorptometry, and Zeta Potential. …”
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The influence of adding B. subtilis bacteria on the mechanical and chemical properties of cement mortar by Osama Ahmed Ibrahim, Ahmed Ibrahim Hassanin Mohamed, Wael Ibrahim, Raghda Osama Abd-Al Ftah, Shimaa R. Hamed, Sherif Fakhry M. Abd-Elnaby

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed high CaCO3 deposits in the bacterial samples, indicating microbial-induced calcite precipitation that filled the small cracks and increased strength. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the presence of hydroxyl, carbonate, and silicate groups, with bacterial samples having a higher carbonate content, indicating an increase in calcium carbonate formation and microstructure. …”
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Efficient determination of fish spoilage using colorimetric strips from sugarcane bagasse waste by Syed Gazanfar Abbas, Fatima Sherazi, Muhammad Hayat, Suryyia Manzoor, Nadeem Raza, Faryal Aftab, Shamroza Mubarik, Muhammad Imran Khan, Abdallah Shanableh, Rafael Luque

“…In the present study, colorimetric strips were prepared from sugarcane waste and coated with three different dye solutions including Bromophenol blue, Bromocresol green, and Erichrome black-T. Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were employed to evaluate structural and morphological characteristics of strips with and without dye coatings. …”
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Performance of Poly(Styrene—Divinylbenzene) Magnetic Porous Microspheres Prepared by Suspension Polymerization for the Adsorption of 2, 4-Dichlorophenol and 2, 6-Dichlorophenol fro... by Ping Yu, Qilong Sun, Jianming Pan, Zhenjiang Tan, Jiangdong Dai, Yongsheng Yan, Feng Cheng

“…The as-prepared product was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential thermal analysis and elemental analysis. …”
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Investigating the rheological properties and microstructural analysis of Nano-expanded Perlite modified asphalt binder by Saeid Hesami, Mohammad Mahzari, Saeid Sobhi, Mohammad Ali Bay

“…Microstructural analyses, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), were also conducted. …”
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Adsorption Properties of Modified ATP-RGO Composite Aerogel for Removal of Malachite Green and Methyl Orange from Unitary and Binary Aqueous Solutions by Hong Ji Li, Jia Hui Xu, Liu Qing Wang, Dan Dan Hou, Zhi Ru Wang, Hao Zhuo Li

“…Morphology and microstructure studies of ATP-RGO CA were investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and specific surface area and porosity analysis. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of Gum Arabic-Silver Nanoparticles against Oral Pathogens by Omnia Ahmed, Nicole R. S. Sibuyi, Adewale O. Fadaka, Abram M. Madiehe, Ernest Maboza, Annette Olivier, Mervin Meyer, Greta Geerts

“…The GA-AgNPs were synthesized and characterized using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer, dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The antimicrobial activity of the GA-AgNPs was evaluated on Streptococcus sanguinis (S. sanguinis), Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus), and Candida albicans (C. albicans) using agar disc diffusion and microdilution assays. …”
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Three-periodic 1D photonic crystals based on dielectric oxides SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2, ZrO2: an emerging class of structures with wide possibilities for applied photonics by I.S. Panyaev, D.G. Sannikov, Yu.S. Dadoenkova, N.N. Dadoenkova

“…The findings may give a competitive advantage in the development of polarization-sensitive couplers, highly sensitive angle sensors for fiber-optic systems, and optical filters operating in the infrared range.…”
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Batch and Column Studies for the Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solutions Using Activated Carbons from Viticultural Industry Wastes by A.C. Deiana, M.G. Gimenez, S. Rómoli, M.F. Sardella, K. Sapag

“…The products were characterized by elemental and proximate analysis, point of zero charge pH, specific surface area, pore-size distribution, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and surface acidic and basic groups. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Proteinaceous Films from Seven Mexican Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Claudia Montalvo-Paquini, Raúl Avila-Sosa, Aurelio López-Malo, Enrique Palou

“…EF were prepared with BPC (3% w/w) and glycerol as a plasticizer by the casting method; their thickness, water content, soluble matter, protein solubility, color, puncture strength, elongation, water vapor permeability (WVP), and chemical properties (Fourier transform infrared, FTIR, and spectroscopy) were evaluated. Tested EF had an average thickness of 0.045±0.001 mm. …”
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Enhancement of the Stabilities and Intracellular Antioxidant Activities of Lavender Essential Oil by Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on β-Cyclodextrin and Potassium Cation by Ying Wang, Liang Wang, Jin Tan, Rong Li, Zi-Tao Jiang, Shu-Hua Tang

“…Then, the optimum inclusion product was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Greener Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobiological Effects of Helba Silver Nanoparticle-PMMA Nanocomposite by Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Khalid M. O. Ortashi, Amnah B. Alanazi, Batool A. ALZahrani, Dina A. Soliman

“…The AgNPs encapsulated within the polymer chains were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Modification of thermal stabilities of AgNP/PMMA nanocomposites was confirmed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment by umaima saleem memon, Murk saleem memon, Abdul Wahab Memon, Mehwish Shahzad, Murk Rehman, Farooq Ahmed, Zeeshan Khatri

“…This research article extensively addresses the drug release profile from the carrier nanofibrous mats and the characteristics of fiber mats using standard characterization techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Synthetic Receptors Decorated on Nanoparticles for Selective and Sensitive Glyphosate Detection by Ilgım Gokturk, Mamajan Ovezova, Gaye Ezgi Yilmaz, Deniz Turkmen, Fatma Yilmaz, Adil Denizli

“…The characterization of nanoparticles was performed by the nano Zetasizer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while nanosensors were characterized by the Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflection (FTIR-ATR) and contact angle measurement. …”
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