Design of 3D Hybrid Plant Extract/Marine and Bovine Collagen Matrixes as Potential Dermal Scaffolds for Skin Wound Healing by Aida Lahmar, Maroua Rjab, Fairouz Sioud, Mouna Selmi, Abir Salek, Soumaya Kilani-Jaziri, Leila Chekir Ghedira

“…Acid-soluble collagen from two sources, marine and bovine, were extracted and characterized physiochemically using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and SDS-PAGE. Our results confirmed that the extracted collagens were mainly composed of collagen type I with slight molecular structure differences. …”
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Carbazole Containing Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications in Reversible Holographic Recording by Bénédicte Mailhot-Jensen, Stefan Robu, Agnès Rivaton, Jean-François Pilichowski, Arcadi Chirita, Ekaterina Chilat, Galina Dragalina

“…A detailed investigation was undertaken involving infrared spectroscopy and NMR techniques, 1H, 13C, COSY, and HSQC, in order to establish the chemical structure and the composition of the copolymers. …”
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Adsorption of an Anionic Azo Dye Using Moringa oleifera Seed Protein-Montmorillonite Composite by Xiao Mi, Zhenya Shang, Chunbao Du, Guoting Li, Ting Su, Xinying Chang, Ruiming Li, Zhihong Zheng, Jingxi Tie

“…The MOSP-MMT adsorbent was characterized using scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, surface area analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. …”
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Preparation of N-TiO2 Using a Microwave/Sol-Gel Method and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Bisphenol A under Visible-Light and Sunlight Irradiation by Chung-Hsin Wu, Chao-Yin Kuo, Chin-Jung Lin, Peng-Ke Chiu

“…The characteristics of the prepared photocatalysts were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Encapsulation of bioactive compounds from Sargassum ilicifolium: Influence of wall material type and loading content on the physicochemical and structural properties of micropartic... by Seyed Saeed Sekhavatizadeh, Mohammad Ganje, Seyedeh Sedigheh Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Mozafarian

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed the entrapment of the SIE in the beads. …”
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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

“…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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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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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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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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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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Effects of Gamma Irradiation on the Properties of Hydroxyapatite-Collagen-Chitosan-Mg-ZnO Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering by Tusher -Al-Arafat, Shawon Ahmed, Polash Chandra Karmakar, Umme Salma Zohora, Naznin Akhtar, S. M. Asaduzzaman

“…The physicochemical and biological properties of the scaffolds were evaluated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy-attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), physical stability (biodegradability, swelling rate, porosity, and density), mechanical properties, biocompatibility, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli (ATCC-25922) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC-25923). …”
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Improved Wettability and Dimensional Stability of Bamboo Timber by Coating Graphene/Silica Composites by Jin Wang, Ye Zhou, Jingpeng Li, Yongshun Feng, Jian Zhang, Haixia Yu, Xiaowei Zhuang

“…A possible formation mechanism of FAS-RGO@SiO2BT was discussed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The FAS-RGO@SiO2BT has excellent hydrophobic properties for tea, orange juice, milk, coffee, blue ink, red wine, and green juice. …”
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Composite Hydrogel of Poly(acrylamide) and Starch as Potential System for Controlled Release of Amoxicillin and Inhibition of Bacterial Growth by Ana V. Torres-Figueroa, Cinthia J. Pérez-Martínez, Teresa del Castillo-Castro, Enrique Bolado-Martínez, María A. G. Corella-Madueño, Alejandro M. García-Alegría, Tania E. Lara-Ceniceros, Lorena Armenta-Villegas

“…The composite hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and swelling kinetic measurements. …”
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