Sulfone-modified chitosan as selective adsorbent for the extraction of toxic Hg(II) metal ions by Youssef O Al-Ghamdi, Khalid A Alamry, Mahmoud A Hussein, Hadi M Marwani, Abdullah M Asiri

“…Sulfone-modified chitosan/5–20 derivatives were identified and characterized using common characterization techniques, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscope, powder X-ray diffraction, and thermal behaviour. …”
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Exploring the Interaction Mechanism between Persimmon Proanthocyanidins and Mucin Based on Fluorescence Spectroscopy by Zhenzhen GE, Yuxiang ZHAO, Qiaoqiao HU, Zelong LIU, Rongzu NIE, Wei ZONG, Siqun JING

“…The introduction of phenolic hydroxyl groups from persimmon proanthocyanidins decreased the thermal stability and surface hydrophobicity of mucin with an increase in persimmon proanthocyanidins concentration. Infrared spectroscopy revealed that hydrogen bonding and free amino groups participated in the reaction between mucin and persimmon proanthocyanidins. …”
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Physical, Rheological, And Microsurface Characteristics of High-Viscosity Binder Modified with WMA Agents by Junhui Luo, Yuzhu Yang, Weirong Huang, Cheng Xie, Jiangcai Chen, Haobin Liu, Tianzeng Ren, Xiaofeng Huang

“…The addition of the surface-active warm mixes effectively enhanced the continuity of the high-viscosity AR-HVA-modified asphalt. Infrared spectroscopy revealed little difference between the main components of the matrix asphalt and the high-viscosity asphalt. …”
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Impact of environmental and geographical position on the chemometric classification of ethanol extracts from Isotoma longiflora leaves by E. Imelda, K. Khairan, R.R. Lubis, T. Karma, R. Idroes

“…Ethanol extracts of Isotoma longiflora leaves from various locations in Aceh Province were analyzed using a simple infrared spectroscopy technique combined with chemometrics to determine the effect of geographical location and conditions by classification and authentication.METHODS: Isotoma longiflora leaf samples were collected from Aceh Besar (a geothermal manifestation of Ie Suum), Banda Aceh, Aceh Jaya, Bireun, and Central Aceh. …”
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Altered Brain Activity and Effective Connectivity within the Nonsensory Cortex during Stimulation of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point by Xinglou Li, Meiling Luo, Yan Gong, Ning Xu, Congcong Huo, Hui Xie, Shouwei Yue, Zengyong Li, Yonghui Wang

“…Seventeen participants with latent MTrPs underwent functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to collect cerebral oxygenation hemoglobin (Δ[oxy-Hb]) signals. …”
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Evaluation of genomic and phenomic prediction for application in apple breeding by Michaela Jung, Marius Hodel, Andrea Knauf, Daniela Kupper, Markus Neuditschko, Simone Bühlmann-Schütz, Bruno Studer, Andrea Patocchi, Giovanni AL Broggini

“…Alternative genotyping methods such as RADseq and complementary data from near-infrared spectroscopy could help improve the cost-effectiveness of genomic prediction. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of new hybrid microspheres with amide functionalization by Beata Podkościelna, Karolina Fila, Małgorzata Gil, Janina Nowak

“…Chemical structures of all new materials were confirmed by the spectroscopic method (attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) and elemental analysis. The influence of comonomer structure on the physico-chemical properties of the hybrid microspheres was investigated. …”
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Canvas support impregnation materials and techniques: a study of Portuguese painting and its conservation issues by Andréa Carolina Teixeira

“…This paper focuses on the study of oil based coating impregnations, applied in the past, on the reverse of Portuguese painting canvas supports.The scientific study of the impregnation materials found in the painting “The Knight of the Order of Malta” (18th century) was carried out on samples using several analytical techniques – Optical Microscopy (OM) under visible reflected and polarised light and ultraviolet fluorescence (UV); Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy (transmission and FTIR-ATR), and Scanning electron microscopy coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) – in order to identify the materials and the techniques used in this practice.…”
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Multi-analytical study of paint and varnish on a 17th century wooden polychrome antependium by Aida Grga

“…Thin layer chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and micro-chemical analysis were used to identify the materials. …”
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Model-fitting approach for methylene blue dye adsorption on and seeds-derived adsorbents by Sunanda Sharma, DP Tiwari, KK Pant

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectrum revealed a variety of functional groups on adsorbents’ surface.…”
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Analysis on Thermal Hazard of Foam Decoration Materials by Sy-Jye Guo, Hsiu-Fen Tsai

“…In this study, the foams with reportedly fire resistance, such as general foam, PU foam, melamine foam, and rubber foam, are compared via thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis to build a thermal parameter database of decoration materials of fireproof foams and provide green building materials, technologies, and fire preventive measures to the industry or consumers.…”
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New Gold(I) Complexes as Potential Precursors for Gas-Assisted Methods: Structure, Volatility, Thermal Stability, and Electron Sensitivity by Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak, Tadeusz M. Muzioł, Piotr Madajski, Iwona B. Szymańska

“…Single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, and infrared spectroscopy were used to determine the complexes’ composition and structure. …”
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Spectroscopic Characteristics and Color Origin of Red Tourmaline from Brazil by Ming Li

“…In the present paper, I report on the spectroscopic study for tourmaline color origin, performed red samples from Minas Geras State, Brazil, by gemological routine testing, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Lanthanide metal–organic frameworks: Structural, thermal and sorption properties by Renata Łyszczek, Liliana Mazur, Agnieszka Ostasz, Agata Bartyzel, Halina Głuchowska

“…They were characterized by the attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC), thermogravimetric analysis coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR) and X-ray diffractions methods. …”
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NITRATO ADDUCTS AND DERIVATIVES: SYNTHESIS AND INFRARED STUDY by MOUHAMADOU BIRAME DIOP, LIBASSE DIOP

“… Five new nitrato adducts and derivatives have been synthesized and studied by infrared spectroscopy. The suggested structures are discrete or of infinite chain type, the nitrate behaving as a bidentate or a monodentate ligand, the environment around the tin (IV) centres being octahedral or trigonal bipyramidal. …”
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Adsorption of Bovine Serum and Bovine Haemoglobin onto Chitosan Film by L.S. Estevam, H.S. Debone, C.M.P. Yoshida, C.F. da Silva

“…The results of infrared spectroscopy indicated the qualitative adsorption of proteins on the chitosan surface film.…”
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OPTIMUM PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIODIESEL FROM MICROCYSTIS AERUGINOSA ALGAE by BABATOPE OLUFEMI, SALEEM SULAIMON, ADEWALE ARIKAWE

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) carried out on the produced biodiesel showed strong intensity of –C=O ester bond. …”
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Electrospun polyimide nanofiber-coated polyimide nonwoven fabric for hot gas filtration by Liang Wang, Lingyan Cui, Yongsheng Liu, Johanna Riedel, Xiaoming Qian, Yong Liu

“…Polyimide synthesized was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis tests. …”
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Synthesis of Metal/Silica/Titania Composites for the Photocatalytic Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Sana Ahmad, Arfa Saeed

“…The structure, morphology, and composition of the prepared samples were characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Class of Lewis Acid Doped Tetraaniline by K. Basavaiah, A. V. Prasada Rao

“…As synthesized BF3 doped tetraaniline have been well characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetry. …”
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