Green Production of Indolylquinones, Derivatives of Perezone, and Related Molecules, Promising Antineoplastic Compounds by René Gerardo Escobedo-González, Héctor Pérez Martínez, Ma. Inés Nicolás-Vázquez, Joel Martínez, Gabriela Gómez, Juan Nava Serrano, Vladimir Carranza Téllez, C. L. Vargas-Requena, René Miranda Ruvalcaba

“…A green approach to produce the indolyl derivatives from four natural quinones (perezone, isoperezone, menadione, and plumbagin) was performed; in this regard, a comparative study was accomplished among the typical mantle heating and three nonconventional activating modes of reaction (microwave, near-infrared, and high speed ball milling or tribochemical), under solventless conditions and using bentonitic clay as a catalyst. …”
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Extraction of Saponins from Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge Leaves Using Deep Eutectic Solvents and Their Inhibitory Activity against Postharvest Pathogenic Fungi by Xue LI, Xinyu CHU, Erzheng SU, Jiahong WANG

“…The mechanism of XLs saponins extraction by DES was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Chitosan nano-formulation enhances stability and bactericidal activity of the lytic phage HK6 by Hasnaa R. Temsaah, Karim Abdelkader, Amr E. Ahmed, Nada Elgiddawy, Zienab E. Eldin, Hend Ali Elshebrawy, Nahed Gomaa Kasem, Fatma A. El-Gohary, Ahmed. F. Azmy

“…Chitosan nanoparticles (CS-NPs) achieve a phage entrapment efficiency of 97%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) reveals shifts towards higher wavenumbers and a new peak, indicating amide bond formation and successful phage encapsulation. …”
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Fast Rate Production of Biodiesel from Neem Seed Oil Using a Catalyst Made from Banana Peel Ash Loaded with Metal Oxide (Li-CaO/Fe2 (SO4)3) by Ismail J. Madai, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Decomposition profile of CBA was displayed by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), whereas in-depth analysis by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (X-RF), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) revealed that the high efficiency displayed by a catalyst from banana ash calcined at 650°C was due to the presence of potassium carbonate (K2CO3), a calcium magnesium silicate (CaMgSiO4), and potassium sodium sulphate (KNaSO4) contents that accounted for the high basicity of up to 11.09. …”
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The Study’s Chemical Interaction of the Sodium Silicate Solution with Extender Pigments to Investigate High Heat Resistance Silicate Coating by Cuong Manh Le, Thu-Huong Le

“…The effect of curing time on the chemical interaction between sodium silicate solution and extender pigments (ZnO, TiO2, Fe2O3, CaCO3, and Na2SiF6) was investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Corrosion inhibition effects of eco-friendly clarithromycin molecules on aluminium in hydrochloric acid solution via experimental, theoretical and optimization approach by O.D. Onukwuli, I.A. Nnanwube, F.O. Ochili, M. Omotioma, J.I. Obibuenyi

“…Characterization of the inhibitor was executed with gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, while optimization of the process was executed with response surface methodology (RSM). …”
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Optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Eriochrome Black T from aqueous solution using TiO2-biochar composite by Mohammednur Abdu, Solomon Tibebu, Saeideh Babaee, Abebe Worku, Titus A.M. Msagati, Jemal Fito Nure

“…The TiO2-BC composite (TBC-1) was synthesized via the sol-gel method and characterized using X-ray diffraction, BET surface area analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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Development of a Dual-Targeted Oral Delivery System for Mesalazine and Acetaminophen by Fatemeh Soltani, Reihaneh Arghand, Ghazaleh Mehdipour, Hossein Shahdadi Sardou, Ali Mohammadi, Abbas Akhgari

“…The drug release profile was assessed using a continuous dissolution testing method. Thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, mechanical testing and scanning electron microscopy were performed to evaluate the physicochemical properties and investigate potential interactions. …”
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Solar Light-Driven Efficient Degradation of Organic Pollutants Mediated by S-Scheme MoS₂@TiO₂-Layered Structures by Wajeehah Shahid, Faryal Idrees, Ji-Jun Zou, Jeong Ryeol Choi, Lun Pan

“…The formation of these heterostructures was confirmed through Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. Notably, the bandgaps of MOT11 and MOT14 were red-shifted to 1.66–1.25 eV and 1.01–1.68 eV, respectively, indicating improved visible-light absorption capabilities. …”
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Mycosynthesis of chitosan-selenium nanocomposite and its activity as an insecticide against the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis by Sohila A. Ibrahiem, Fifi M. Reda, Eman M. Abd-ElAzeem, Mostafa S. Hashem, Hala A. Ammar

“…The biosynthesized nanomaterials were fully characterized by UV–visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, energy dispersive X-ray, inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared. We tested the anti-insect activities of SeNPs, and Ch-SeNPs against larvae of S. littoralis compared to spore suspensions of P. griseofulvum. …”
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Antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticle using novel plant P. macrosolen L. leaf extract by Abel Saka Gungure, Leta Tesfaye Jule, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy, Shanmugam Ramaswamy

“…The as-biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles were analyzed by powder-X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV–visible spectroscopy, Focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) characterization techniques. …”
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Role of the very low frequencies of the renal oxygen saturation signal in acute kidney injury in newborns with perinatal asphyxia by Daniel Botero-Rosas, Sergio Agudelo-Pérez, Sergio Agudelo-Pérez, Gloria Troncoso, Maria C. Gómez, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero

“…The power of the very low-frequency component in the FFT was assessed by analyzing renal oxygen saturation using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), focusing on a frequency band of approximately 0.01 Hz. …”
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A multiresolution approach with method-informed statistical analysis for quantifying lymphatic pumping dynamics by Mohammad S. Razavi, Katarina J. Ruscic, Elizabeth G. Korn, Marla Marquez, Timothy T. Houle, Dhruv Singhal, Lance L. Munn, Timothy P. Padera

“…Here, we address this unmet need by integrating near-infrared fluorescence lymphangiography imaging with an innovative analytical workflow that combines data acquisition, signal processing, and statistical analysis to integrate traditional peak-and-valley analysis with advanced wavelet time-frequency analyses. …”
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Electrocatalytic detection of Acetaminophen by sodium ferrite by Saima Perveen, Jameel Ahmed Baig, Mohammad Nur-e-Alam, Mohsin Kazi, Shahabuddin Memon, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Khalil Akhtar, Sajjad Hussain

“…The Na2Fe4O7-NPs were characterized by advanced analytical techniques such as x-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared (FTIR), UV–visible, atomic force microscopy (AFM), zeta potential, zeta sizer, energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) which displayed that the Na2Fe4O7-NPs possess hexagonal structure, a narrow band gap (1.475 eV), corresponding to their excellent electronic capability, nanosize of particles, rough surface and highly stable nature for electrochemical analysis. …”
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Comparison of dark and milk cocoa toppings produced by a five-roll mill and a ball mill by Stožinić Milica, Popović Tijana, Lončarević Ivana, Pajin Biljana, Zarić Danica, Nikolić Ivana, Petrović Jovana

“…Additionally, the values of the yield stress in samples produced in the ball mill were 2-fold higher for the milk cocoa topping and 4.5-fold higher for the dark cocoa topping compared with the values of the samples produced using the five-roll mill and conching. The near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) analysis did not show any significant difference among the samples. …”
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Highly Thermally Conductive Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Resin Vitrimers with Reconfigurable, Shape‐Memory, Photo‐Thermal, and Closed‐Loop Recycling Performance by Fengyuan Zhang, Junliang Zhang, Kuan Zhang, Xiao Zhong, Mukun He, Hua Qiu, Junwei Gu

“…Integrating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) imparts photo‐thermal effect and enables “on” and “off” switch under near‐infrared light to LCER vitrimer. Furthermore, the CNTs/LCER vitrimer displays light‐induced actuation, self‐repairing, and self‐welding besides the closed‐loop recycling and rapid degradation performance.…”
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Optimization of Black Garlic Protein Extraction Process and Exploration of Its Properties and Functions with Enzymatic Hydrolysis Products by Jian Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Bo Wang, Wei Zhang, Xiaoyu Ren, Youchuang Zhang, Lijun Jiang, Chunming Dong, Guihong Zhao

“…Scanning electron microscopy showed that BGPH-P had the smallest and most dispersed particles. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed that the dual enzymatic hydrolysis hydrolysate (BGPH-PT) exhibited the most stable structure. …”
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Patterned Lead‐Free Double Perovskite/Polymer Fluorescent Piezoelectric Composite Films for Advanced Anti‐Counterfeiting by Jindou Shi, Zeyu Wang, Nanxiang Jia, Minqiang Wang, Youlong Xu, Xiangming Li, Jinyou Shao

“…The fluorescent signals of different concealed information in CFs are observable under the excitation of 365 nm UV light and 980 nm infrared (IR) light. Additionally, external pressure applied at various locations on the CFs generates corresponding electrical signals, thereby providing triple‐layer encryption for protected information. …”
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Life cycle assessment for calcination process of flue gas desulfurization gypsum and transformation into β-CaSO4·0.5H2O by Payal Bakshi, Asokan Pappu, Dhiraj Kumar Bharti

“…Effect of calcination on particle size distribution of FGD gypsum is studied along with mineralogical, compositional and morphological analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and field emission scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), respectively. …”
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Effects of induced electric field and high-pressure microjet sterilization on the physicochemical properties of milk by Huiyu Xiang, Weibing Tao, Yilong Li, Weiwei Mu, Yiting Cheng, Wei Shen, Chenhao Wang, Lijun Guan, Kunlun Wang, Xiaomeng Sun, Chun Li

“…Fourier transformed infrared spectra revealed that UHT sterilization changed the structure of milk protein due to the interactions between proteins, and protein-lactose. …”
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