Structure, Immune and Anti-aging Activities of Capsular Polysaccharide Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum W1 by Yongjiao GAO, Kun WANG, Jing ZHAO, Feng ZUO

“…The absolute molecular weight, functional groups and monosaccharide composition of CPS were analyzed by gel permeation chromatography system, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and high performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Magnetic nano-sized solid acid catalyst bearing sulfonic acid groups for biodiesel synthesis and oxidation of sulfides by Durgesh Singh, Kamini Singh, Yashwantsinh Jadeja, Soumya V. Menon, Priyanka Singh, Safaa Mohammed Ibrahim, Manmeet Singh, Munther Kadhim Abosaoda, Salwa Bader Al Reshaidan, Mohammed A. El-Meligy

“…To examine the physicochemical characteristics of the AlFe2O4@n-Pr@Et-SO3H nanomaterial, a variety of advanced techniques were employed, including Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), Elemental Mapping, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Optimizing Biochar Concentration for Mitigating Nutrient Losses in Runoff: An Investigation into Soil Quality Improvement and Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction by Liqi Xing, Xiaoyin Niu, Xianwei Yin, Zhenhao Duan, Aiju Liu, Yanfei Ma, Peiling Gao

“…Additionally, the inhibitory mechanisms of biochar that mitigate nutrient loss were revealed using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared) spectrometry and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). …”
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Profiling the Properties of SILAR Synthesized MnSe Films as Potential Material for Absorber Layer of Thin Film Solar Cells by Asielue O Kingsley, Opene J Nkechi, Okoli N Livinus

“…The MnSe films exhibited high absorbance in the ultraviolet (UV) region, peaking at values from 0.61 to 0.91 depending on TEA concentration, and declining towards the near-infrared (NIR) region. Transmittance varied from 12.53% to 92.17%, decreasing with higher TEA concentrations. …”
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The Effects of Using Waste Engine Oil Bottom on Physical, Rheological Properties and Composite Modification Mechanism of SBS-Modified Asphalt by Yanbo Wang, Ailian Liu, Weixiang Ding, Fangping Rao, Jun Yuan, Zhihua Zhang, Zhen Xu, Chuanzhou Dong

“…The test results showed that a new characteristic peak appeared in the infrared spectrum of the WEOB-modified SBS asphalt, indicating a chemical reaction in the modification process. …”
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Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Lactobacillus rhamnosus bioactive metabolites: Preparation, characterization, and antifungal activity by Aya Abdel-Nasser, Hayam M. Fathy, Ahmed N. Badr, Olfat S. Barakat, Amal S. Hathout

“…The chitosan nanoparticles loaded with L. rhamnosus bioactive metabolites were characterized using the transmission electron microscope (TEM), zeta potential, size distribution, polydiversity index (PDI), pH, encapsulation efficiency and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The TEM revealed that the chitosan nanoparticles loaded with bioactive metabolites were spherical and smooth on the surface, and by increasing the concentration of bioactive metabolites added to the chitosan nanoparticles, the diameter of the chitosan nanoparticle grew. …”
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Physicochemical and Thermal Characteristics of Onion Skin from Fifteen Indian Cultivars for Possible Food Applications by Narashans Alok Sagar, Anil Khar, Vikas, Ayon Tarafdar, Sunil Pareek

“…“NHRDF Red” had the maximum concentration of all 9 minerals along with sulphur content. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis explored the various metabolites present in each cultivar. …”
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The radial spreading of volcanic umbrella clouds deduced from satellite measurements by Fred Prata, Andrew T. Prata, Rebecca Tanner, Roy G. Grainger, Michael Borgas, Thomas J. Aubry

“…Analysis of thermal infrared satellite measurements of umbrella clouds generated by volcanic eruptions suggests that asymptotic gravity current models of the temporal (t) radial (r) spreading (r ~tf, f < 1) of the umbrella-shaped intrusion do not adequately explain the observations. …”
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Effects of molybdenum to growth parameters and lipid content of two algae in Scenedesmaceae taxa by Celal Caner, Dilara Erdaği, Büşranur Şeker, Hüseyin Altundağ, Gizem Çeti̇n, Hatice Tunca

“…However, the Mo (VI) contents in dry mass changed depending on the increase of concentrations. Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectrometer analysis (FT-IR) was utilized to identify the alterations of specific functional groups such as carboxyl, amine, hydroxyl, and carbonyl in the samples. …”
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Optical Vortex-Pumped KTiOAsO₄ Narrow-Linewidth Picosecond-Pulsed Parametric Oscillator by Xiazhuo Jiao, Jianqiang Ye, Mailikeguli Aihemaiti, Yuxia Zhou, Sujian Niu, Xining Yang

“…Herein, we present a picosecond-pulsed optical vortex parametric oscillator capable of generating high-power, narrow-linewidth near- and mid-infrared optical vortex outputs. The optical parametric oscillator (OPO), consisting of a KTiOAsO₄ (KTA) crystal and a Z-shaped standing wave cavity formed by five mirrors, transferred the orbital angular momentum (OAM) of the pump field to the signal and idler fields. …”
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Explication of Pharmacological Proficiency of Phytoconstituents from Adansonia digitata Bark: An In Vitro and In Silico Approaches by Sangavi P., Gowtham Kumar S., Nachammai KT., Chandrabose Selvaraj, Langeswaran K.

“…The analysis of a plant sample using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy detected multiple functional groups, such as carboxyl and aromatic groups. …”
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Research on the Interaction between Eight Polyphenols and Arachin by Zuwei ZHANG, Rurui LI, Cong YANG, Yongyan MENG, Mingjuan SHEN, Jian SUN, Xuechun ZHANG

“…Additionally, catechin, myricetin, and gallic acid were observed to form high-molecular-weight polymers with arachin through covalent cross-linking, verified by SDS-PAGE. Fourier infrared spectroscopy showed that polyphenols induced various conformational changes in arachin, notably increasing the proportion of α-helix, with the maximum rise reaching 36.33%. …”
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Degradation of Rhodamine B by manganese residue activated peroxymonosulfate by ZHENG Guoqing, HUANG Yukun, HAN Yaocong, XUE Xingyong, LU Yanyue, LAN Lihong, CHEN Zhennan

“…The physichemical properties of manganese residue were analyzed by X-ray diffractometer, specific surface area and porosity analyzer and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer. The effects of manganese residue dosage, PMS concentration, temperature, pH, and RhB concentration of the solution on RhB degradation were studied. …”
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Multispectral Polarization State Analyzer of Scanning Polarimeter ScanPol by Ivan Syniavskyi, Yevgen Oberemok, Yuriy Ivanov, Mikhail Sosonkin

“…ScanPol provides to measure the first three Stokes parameters I, Q, and U of the radiation reflected by atmospheric aerosols and the Earth’s surface for a six solar reflectance spectral bands in the near ultraviolet (NUV), visible (VIS), and near-infrared (NIR) spectral channels centered in the wavelengths 370 nm, 410 nm, 555 nm, 865 nm, 1378 nm, and 1620 nm. …”
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Fabrication of antibacterial bio‐composite from polyvinyl alcohol incorporated with Azadirachta indica by Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdus Shahid

“…The morphological structure was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), antibacterial properties were assessed through the agar disc diffusion method, and thermal behaviors were studied using TGA and DSC. Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to investigate the bonding behavior, and a Universal Strength Tester was used to determine the mechanical properties. …”
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Exploring the novel environmentally friendly highly hydrophobic TiO2 coating for enhanced anti-corrosion performance of steel in potential industrial applications by Haewon Byeon, J. Sunil

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Rietveld refinement, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the successful synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles. …”
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Isotherms and Kinetic Studies of Copper Removal from Textile Wastewater and Aqueous Solution Using Powdered Banana Peel Waste as an Adsorbent in Batch Adsorption Systems by Momina Seleman, Takele Sime, Abate Ayele, Assefa Sergawie, Thabo Nkambule, Jemal Fito

“…The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results showed that the alkyne, aldehyde, and amide functional groups were dominant in the powdered banana peel surface, and the scanning electron microscope showed the morphology of the adsorbent. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite- (HAP-) Clay Composites and Adsorption Studies on Methylene Blue for Water Treatment by Ebenezer Annan, Grace Karikari Arkorful, David Sasu Konadu, Bernard Asimeng, David Dodoo-Arhin, Martin Egblewogbe

“…The as-synthesized HAP was characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). …”
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Chloramphenicol-infused N-vinyl-based soft contact lenses for therapeutic and optical applications by Lina M. Shaker, Ahmed Alamiery, Abdulamier Ahmed Abdulamier, Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak

“…Key analysis including UV–Vis spectra, refractive index (RI) measurement, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) charts confirmed the lenses’ physical, chemical, and therapeutic performance. …”
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Synthesis of BiOI-TiO2 Composite Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Method and Study on Their Photocatalytic Activities by Yunfang Chen, Xiaoxin Xu, Jianzhang Fang, Guangying Zhou, Zhang Liu, Shuxing Wu, Weicheng Xu, Jinhui Chu, Ximiao Zhu

“…The synthesized particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface analyzer, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), ultraviolet-visible light (UV-Vis) absorption spectra and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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