Electrochemical Sensor Based on Co-MOF for the Detection of Dihydromyricetin in <i>Ampelopsis grossedentata</i> by Xiaojing Si, Yue Huang, Mei Han, Liqiang Luo

“…The Co-MOF was synthesized via a single-step hydrothermal process using Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O. Fourier infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to study the morphology and structure of the synthesized Co-MOF. …”
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Investigation of Structural, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of ZnO Codoped with Co and Cd by Lubna Mustafa, Safia Anjum, Salma Waseem, Rehana Zia, Rameesha Choudhry, Shahid M. Ramay, Asif Mahmood, Shahid Atiq, Salah Ud-Din Khan

“…Raman spectra and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed the successful incorporation of Co and Cd ions into the host ZnO lattice.…”
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Impact of Ultrasonic-Assisted Preparation of Water Caltrop Starch–Lipid Complex: Structural and Physicochemical Properties by Kuan-Wei Huang, Lih-Shiuh Lai

“…Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) analysis indicated a decreasing trend in absorbance ratio at wavenumber of 1022 cm⁻¹/995 cm⁻¹, suggesting that the increase in the complex promoted the self-assembly within the short-range ordered structure, leading to the formation of bonds between the complexes. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-TiO2/SiO2-Acrylic Composite Resin by Bin Du, Feng Chen, Rubai Luo, Shisheng Zhou, Zhengneng Wu

“…The nano-TiO2/SiO2 composite particles were first modified with a silane coupling agent (KH-570) and a titanate coupling agent (NDZ-101) and then embedded into acrylic resin via a blending method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) were applied to investigate the structure and morphology of the modified nano-TiO2/SiO2 composite particles. …”
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Impact of Spatial Hole Burning and Linewidth Enhancement Factor on Distributed-Feedback Quantum Cascade Lasers: A Comprehensive Design Analysis by Sara Zaminga, Lorenzo Columbo, Carlo Silvestri, Mariangela Gioannini, Frederic Grillot

“…In this article, we use a time-domain traveling-wave approach with a coupled-mode theory to describe the dynamics of a mid-Infrared (MIR) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) in the Distributed-Feedback (DFB) configuration. …”
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Preparation and Performance Evaluation of Polymeric Microspheres Used for Profile Control of Low-Permeability Reservoirs by Fajun Zhao, Hongbao Zhang, Yanping Wu, Dawei Wang, Yufei Zhang

“…A distillation–precipitation polymerization method was adopted to prepare nanometer-sized polymeric microspheres, whose structure, apparent pattern, thermal endurance, particle size, hydration, and swelling capacity were tested and analyzed by a series of techniques, including infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry, high-pressure and high-temperature rheometry, and dynamic light scattering. …”
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In Situ Gelling Dexamethasone Oromucosal Formulation: Physical Characteristics Influencing Drug Delivery by Daniel Krchňák, Ľudmila Balážová, Michal Hanko, Dominika Žigrayová, Miroslava Špaglová

“…Finally, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) showed no incompatibility between DEX and excipients. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the in Vitro Digestibility Properties of Black Bean Protein by Rong'an CAO, Xuemin ZHANG, Jingjing DIAO, Yunhua CHEN, Meiqi LI, Jiamiao ZHANG, Changyuan WANG

“…Furthermore, the effect of ultrasonication on the black bean protein structural properties was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy. The particle size distribution, emulsifying properties, solubility and Zeta potential were performed to analyse the physicochemical properties variations of black bean protein during ultrasonic treatment. …”
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Genome Structure of Bacillus cereus tsu1 and Genes Involved in Cellulose Degradation and Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate Synthesis by Hui Li, Suping Zhou, Terrance Johnson, Koen Vercruysse, Ouyang Lizhi, Parthasarathy Ranganathan, Nsoki Phambu, Alexander J. Ropelewski, Theodore W. Thannhauser

“…Physical properties of these PHB extracts, when analyzed with Raman spectra and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, were found to be comparable to the standard compound. …”
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Automating the quantification of coastal change using historical aerial photography: A case study along the coastline of county Cork, Ireland by Emma Chalençon, Fiona Cawkwell, Michael O’Shea, Jimmy Murphy

“…A well-established literature exists for automated vegetation extraction from digital images based on the near infrared reflectance, but there is less research available on spectrally limited colour photography. …”
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Integrating behavioral and neurophysiological insights: High trait anxiety enhances observational fear learning by Xianchao Ming, Ganzhong Luo, Jinxia Wang, Haoran Dou, Hong Li, Yi Lei

“…Neuroimaging data, derived via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) revealed heightened medial prefrontal cortex activation in HTA participants when directly facing threats. …”
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Thermal and Morphological Assessment of the Penta-Layered, Hybrid U-Polyester Composite Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Polypropylene by Md. Shahin Akanda, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Ali Akbar, A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury, M. A. Gafur, Md. Sahab Uddin

“…The morphological properties were also investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The findings from SEM and FTIR showed that a higher proportion of glass fibers led to a more oriented composite structure, demonstrating enhanced crosslinking between fibers and polyester. …”
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A Facile Route to Fabricate CS/GO Composite Film for the Application of Therapeutic Contact Lenses by Pin Chen, Xin Wang, Jingyang Kong, Xiaohong Hu

“…Both CS/GO composite film and CS film exhibited typical CS infrared characteristic peaks. CS/GO composite film had significant greater breaking strength than CS film, but its elongation at break was a little lower than CS film. …”
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Flame-Retardant and Thermal Degradation Mechanism of Caged Phosphate Charring Agent with Melamine Pyrophosphate for Polypropylene by Xuejun Lai, Jiedong Qiu, Hongqiang Li, Xingrong Zeng, Shuang Tang, Ye Chen, Zhen Chen

“…The flame-retardant and thermal degradation mechanism of MPP/PEPA was investigated by TGA, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), TG-FTIR, and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDXS). …”
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Promoting Immortalized Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transdifferentiation and Proliferation into Neuronal-Like Cells through Consecutive 525 nm and 825 nm Photobiomodulation by Madeleen Jansen van Rensburg, Anine Crous, Heidi Abrahamse

“…This in vitro study is aimed at generating neuronal-like cells with inducers, chemical or biological, and at furthermore treating these transdifferentiating cells with consecutive PBM of a 525 nm green (G) laser and 825 nm near-infrared (NIR) laser light with a fluence of 10 J/cm2. …”
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Macular Changes in a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I Patient with Earlier Systemic Therapies by Augusto Magalhães, Ana Maria Cunha, Rodrigo Vilares-Morgado, Elisa Leão-Teles, Esmeralda Rodrigues, Manuel Falcão, Ângela Carneiro, Jorge Breda, Fernando Falcão-Reis

“…In the parafoveal and perifoveal regions, SD-OCT displayed a loss of the interdigitation, ellipsoid, and myoid zones and of the ELM accompanied by progressive thinning of the outer nuclear layer. Fundus infrared imaging revealed a hyperreflective ring centred on the fovea and hyporeflective areas in temporal parafoveal regions in both eyes. …”
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Heptamethine Cyanine Dye-Doped Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Electrodes for Improving Performance of HTL-Free Perovskite Solar Cells by Man-Ge Cai, Arina Watanabe, Zhenyu Xu, Yong-Chang Zhai, Achmad Syarif Hidayat, Naoki Ueoka, Miftakhul Huda, Kimitaka Higuchi, Esko I. Kauppinen, Kazumasa Funabiki, Yutaka Matsuo

“…In this study, the near-infrared (NIR)-absorbing anionic heptamethine cyanine dye-doped SWCNTs functioned in a dual role as an efficient charge-selective layer and electrode in PSCs. …”
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Quantifying Thermal Discharges from Nuclear Power Plants: A Remote Sensing Analysis of Environmental Function Zones by Xiang Wang, Xiu Su, Lin Wang, Xinxin Wang, Qinghui Meng, Jin Xu

“…This study investigates the long-term thermal impact of the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant on the adjacent marine environment using a decade-long Landsat thermal infrared dataset. Spatial and temporal patterns of thermal discharge were analyzed, focusing on the temperature difference between intake and outlet water, the warming trend in the thermal mixing zone, and the spatial distribution of the thermal plume. …”
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Magnetite-Functionalized Horse Dung Humic Acid (HDHA) for the Uptake of Toxic Lead(II) from Artificial Wastewater by Rahmat Basuki, Bambang Rusdiarso, Sri Juari Santosa, Dwi Siswanta

“…The MHDHA was characterized by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). …”
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Viscoelastic and Thermal Characterization of a Composite Material Based on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Reinforced with Perlite by Dehas Ouided, Biskri Yasmina, Benzerara Mohammed, Babouri Laidi, Cherifi Acheref

“…The composites obtained were subjected to different characterization techniques, namely rheological tests (dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)), thermal tests (differential calorimetric analysis (DSC)) and Thermogravimetric analysis (ATG) and structural characterization by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The DMA measurements showed that the UPR/perlite composites with untreated filler presented conservation modules higher than that of the resin without perlite for the rates of 3% and 4%, while for the composites with treated filler, that at 3% of perlite shown the highest modulus along the glassy zone. …”
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