Impact of concentration of Bi2O3 on gamma ray shielding efficiency of BaTiO3 composite ceramics by Rama Kumar Nodagala, Tejeswara Rao Ponnada, Balaji Rao Ravuri

“…The tetragonal perovskite structure of the BaTiO3 ceramics was verified by both Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis before and after the addition of xBi2O3 at concentrations of x = 0,2,4,6, and 8 wt%. …”
Get full text

Exploring Alkali Hydroxide Influence on Calcium Titanate Formation for Application in Biodiesel Catalysts by Ratchadaporn Puntharod, Kittikarnkorn Onsomsuay, Pusit Pookmanee, Jaturon Kumchompoo

“…We delve into the vibrational properties of Ca‒O‒Ti and Ti‒O bonds using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), confirming the presence of calcium titanate (JCPDS No.42-0423) through X-ray diffractometry (XRD). …”
Get full text

Structural and Theoretical Studies of 2-amino-3-nitropyridine by N. S. Al-Hokbany, A. A. Dahya, I. Kh. Warad, N. M. Abd El-Salam, S. T. Akriche, M. Rzaiguib, U. Karamac, R. M. Mahfouzc

“…Comparing the theoretically calculated values (bond lengths, bond and dihedral angles) using both B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) and MP2/6-311++G(d,p) methods of calculations with the experimentally determined data by X-ray single crystal measurements, all the data obtained in this investigation were considered to be reliable. The theoretical infrared spectra have been successfully simulated by means of DFT and MP2 levels of calculations. …”
Get full text

Banksia Ashbyi-engineered facile green synthesis of magnetite nanoparticles: Characterization, and determination of micro-strain, stress, and physical parameters by X-ray-based Wil... by Gérrard Eddy Jai Poinern, A F M Fahad Halim, Derek Fawcett, Peter Chapman, Rupam Sharma

“…Several advanced characterization techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Raman spectroscopy were used to investigate the physical and chemical properties of synthesized MNPs. …”
Get full text

Potential of Co(II) and Cd(II) chelates of N′-(3-fluorobenzoyl)benzo[d]thiazole-2-carbohydrazide: Structural aspects, binding interactions, biological and molecular docking studies... by K. Srilaxmi, B. Sireesha

“…N′-(3-fluorobenzoyl)benzo[d]thiazole-2-carbohydrazide (MFBBTCH, HL) and its chelates with Co(II) and Cd(II) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), ultra-violet visible (UV–vis), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and conductivity measurements. …”
Get full text

Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Composited Films Based on Potato Starch/Glycerol/Gelatin by Xiaoqing Niu, Qianyun Ma, Shuiling Li, Wenxiu Wang, Yajuan Ma, Hongqian Zhao, Jianfeng Sun, Jie Wang

“…The resulting films were further characterized on the basis of rheological measurements, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
Get full text

Pegylated NIR Fluorophore-Conjugated OBHSA Prodrug for ERα-Targeted Theranostics with Enhanced Imaging and Long-Term Retention by Xiaohua Wang, Xiaofei Deng, Lilan Xin, Chune Dong, Guoyuan Hu, Hai-Bing Zhou

“…In recent years, the near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence theranostic system has garnered increasing attention for its advantages in the simultaneous diagnosis- and imaging-guided delivery of therapeutic drugs. …”
Get full text

Relationship between Ce3+ 5d1 level, conduction-band bottom, and shallow electron trap level in Gd3Ga5O12:Ce and Gd3Al1Ga4O12:Ce crystals studied via pump-probe absorption spectros... by Mamoru Kitaura, Heishun Zen, Shinta Watanabe, Hirokazu Masai, Kei Kamada, Kyoung-Jin Kim, Akira Yoshikawa, Jumpei Ueda

“…In this study, pump-probe absorption spectroscopy was performed for Gd3Ga5O12:Ce and Gd3Al1Ga4O12:Ce crystals using ultraviolet (UV) and visible (VIS) pump light, and infrared (IR) probe light. A change in the IR-absorption was observed owing to the generation of free carrier plasma via photoexcitation. …”
Get full text

Lymphatic platelet thrombosis limits bone repair by precluding lymphatic transporting DAMPs by Yangkang Zheng, Lin Cong, Li Zhao, Pengyu Wang, Lianping Xing, Junling Liu, Hao Xu, Ning Li, Yongjian Zhao, Luying Yuan, Qi Shi, Xueqing Sun, Qianqian Liang, YongJun Wang

“…Here, we investigate the lymphatic draining function at the tibial fracture sites using near-infrared indocyanine green lymphatic imaging (NIR-ICG) and discover that lymphatic drainage insufficiency (LDI) starts on day one and persists for up to two weeks following the fracture in male mice. …”
Get full text

Endocrine disruptor (17 β-estradiol) removal by poly pyrrole-based molecularly imprinted polymer: kinetic, isotherms and thermodynamic studies by Samaneh Mohebbi, Aram Dokht Khatibi, Davoud Balarak, Maryam Khashij, Edris Bazrafshan, Mohammad Mehralian

“…The structure of the MIP was confirmed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), infrared spectrophotometric spectrum (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
Get full text

Insulator–metal transition in VO2 film on sapphire studied by broadband dielectric spectroscopy by Arsenii A. Gavdush, Vladislav A. Zhelnov, Kirill B. Dolganov, Alexander A. Bogutskii, Sergey V. Garnov, Maria G. Burdanova, Dmitry S. Ponomarev, Qiwu Shi, Kirill I. Zaytsev, Gennadii A. Komandin

“…In this paper, we combine the Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, THz pulsed spectroscopy (TPS), and four-contact probe method to study the $$\hbox {VO}_2$$ films prepared by magnetron sputtering on a c-cut sapphire substrate. …”
Get full text

<i>Lilium candidum</i> Extract Loaded in Alginate Hydrogel Beads for Chronic Wound Healing by Ioana Bâldea, Maria-Loredana Soran, Adina Stegarescu, Ocsana Opriș, Irina Kacso, Septimiu Tripon, Alexandra Adascalitei, Iulian George Fericel, Roxana Decea, Ildiko Lung

“…The obtained beads were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Also, the efficiency of extract encapsulation in alginate was determined as being of. …”
Get full text

Reduction of radiation transmission through functionalization of textiles from man-made cellulosic fibers by Kristina Klinkhammer, Karin Ratovo, Oliver Heß, Ellen Bendt, Thomas Grethe, Marcus Krieg, Michael Sturm, Thomas Weide, Boris Mahltig

“… Both ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light have negative impact on the human health. …”
Get full text

Optimizing ibrutinib bioavailability: Formulation and assessment of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponge delivery systems by Sunitha Sampathi, Nitiraj Kulkarni, D.V.R.N. Bhikshapathi, Jagadish V. Tawade, Nainaru Tarakaramu, Rzgar Farooq Rashid, Aziz Kubaev

“…Characterization was performed by X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), to assess compatibility. …”
Get full text

In-vitro study of hybrid silver nanoparticles with humic acid extracted from cow dung against pathogens by Shabir Ahmed Dharejo, Tajnees Pirzada, Muhammad Raza Shah, Ahmed Nadeem, Khalid Hussain Thebo

“…The as-prepared AgNPs coupled with humic acid (HA) were characterized by an atomic force microscope (AFM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), zeta potential, zeta sizer, Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and UV–VIS spectrophotometer. …”
Get full text

Tannin with sodium carbonate: A single additive for poured earth concrete with tropical soils by Lily Walter, Gildas Medjigbodo, Yannick Estevez, Laurent Linguet, Ouahcène Nait-Rabah

“…However, tannin+Na2CO3 induced faster solidification, which was attributed to the formation of ferric tannate observed by infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). This study paves the way for designing poured earth with tropical soil using a single, largely bio-sourced additive: tannin+Na2CO3.…”
Get full text

Adsorptive Removal of 2,6-Dichlorophenol from Aqueous Solution by Surfactant-Modified Palygorskite Sorbents: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics by Xue Wang, Jianming Pan, Wei Guan, Xiaohua Zou, Wei Hu, Yongsheng Yan, Chunxiang Li

“…Characterization of the sorbents was achieved by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis, nitrogen adsorption/desorption measurements and particle-size analysis. …”
Get full text

Magnetite Functionalized Nigella Sativa Seeds for the Uptake of Chromium(VI) and Lead(II) Ions from Synthetic Wastewater by Patience Mapule Thabede, Ntaote David Shooto, Thokozani Xaba, Eliazer Bobby Naidoo

“…The PNS and FNS composites were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). …”
Get full text

Optimizing Bacterial Protectant Composition to Enhance Baijiu Yeast Survival and Productivity During Spray Drying by Jingyu Li, Fengkui Xiong, Zhongbin Liu, Jia Zheng, Guangzhong Hu, Zheng Feng

“…Then, the effects of glutamyl transaminase (TGase) treatment on the drying process of <i>MSJA</i> were revealed with the help of advanced equipment, such as laser particle sizer, environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM), and Fourier-transform infrared scanner (FTIR). The results showed that the addition of “TGase-treated soybean isolate protein (SPI) + lactic protein (LP)” as an in vitro bacterial protectant and “14.15% trehalose + 7.10% maltose + 14.04% sucrose” TGase treatment can promote the cross-linking of protective proteins, reduce the distance between <i>MSJA</i> bacteria and protective proteins, and increase the glass transition temperature to enhance the protective effect of protective proteins, so as to improve the survival rate of <i>MSJA</i> during spray drying.…”
Get full text

Electrochemical properties of hydroxyapatite immobilization material for potential cytosensor fabrication by Dennis Adusei, Bernard O. Asimeng, Francis D. Krampa, Elvis K. Tiburu

“…The SHAp material was characterised using X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy to determine the structural configuration, after which it was blended with a conductive polymer [poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly-4-styrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS)] to improve the electrochemical responses. …”
Get full text