Facile Preparation of Biocomposite from Prawn Shell Derived Chitosan and Kaolinite-Rich Locally Available Clay by Shanta Biswas, Taslim U. Rashid, Abul K. Mallik, Md. Minhajul Islam, M. Nuruzzaman Khan, Papia Haque, Mala Khan, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman

“…Purification and modification of Bijoypur clay were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses. The fabrication of CHT-MC composites was confirmed by FTIR analysis. …”
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A review of optical gas sensing technology for dissolved gas analysis in transformer oil by Jialiang Dai, Jialiang Dai, Bing Luo, Xiaowen Shen, Xiaowen Shen, Wenfei Han, Wenfei Han, Ruyue Cui, Ruyue Cui, Jintao Wu, Jintao Wu, Haofeng Zhang, Wei Xiao, Zheng Zhong, Lei Dong, Lei Dong, Hongpeng Wu, Hongpeng Wu

“…This paper reviews the commonly used sensing technologies for analyzing dissolved gases in transformer oil, including Raman spectroscopy (RS), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS). …”
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Performance Improvement of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell- (DSSC-) Based Natural Dyes by Clathrin Protein by Prihanto Trihutomo, Sudjito Soeparman, Denny Widhiyanuriyawan, Lilis Yuliati

“…Photovoltaic characteristics of DSSC were measured using a data logger to determine the performance of DSSC, layer morphology was analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), the element content in DSSC was analyzed using Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and functional groups in DSSC layers were analyzed using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The result of this study is the addition of clathrin protein can improve DSSC performance, which resulted in the highest performance of DSSC on 75% clathrin protein addition with efficiency=1.465%, Isc=5.247 mA, and Voc=657 mV. …”
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Efficacy of Sodium Fluoride and Fluoridated Calcium Phosphate in Mitigating Dental Erosion on Human Enamel: An In vitro Analysis by Mohammed Raihan Assadi, Darshana Devadiga, Aditya Ingle, Nainy Jain, Dheeraj Devadiga

“…Aims: To assess the protective effectiveness of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (CPP-ACPF) and sodium fluoride (NaF) on human enamel against erosion using surface microhardness (SMH) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. …”
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Fabrication of Cu@Ag core-shell/nafion/polyalizarin: Applications to simultaneous electrocatalytic oxidation and reduction of nitrite in water samples by Afshin Maleki, Nader Amini, Reza Rezaee, Mahdi Safari, Nader Marzban, Mehran seifi

“…X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques were employed to characterize the Cu@Ag-Nf/PA/GCE. …”
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Ultrasonic Pretreatment-Assisted Electrohydrodynamic Drying of Potato Slices by Zhiyuan Cao, Changjiang Ding, Rui Zhao, Zhiqing Song, Hao Chen

“…The microstructure of potatoes was analyzed using infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Eight mathematical models were used to fit the drying of potatoes. …”
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Ascorbic acid-immobilized zinc selenide for electrochemical monitoring of hydrogen peroxide in liver cancer samples by Shan E Zahra Jawad, Sibtain Ahmed, Dilshad Hussain, Javerya Najeeb, Ayub Alam, Muhammad Najam-ul-Haq, Batool Fatima

“…The morphological and structural characterization of fabricated sensor is done by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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A practical strategy of electrospun fibers of polystyrene/cellulose acetate blend for atmospheric water harvesting by Somoweldeen Abosedira, Moataz Soliman, Shaker Ebrahim, Eman Fadl, Marwa Khalil

“…The prepared membranes were characterized by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity measurement. …”
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Investigating the effect of synthetic cobalt and nickel oxide nanoparticles on the growth and physiology of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) seedlings, and exploring tunable magnetism s... by Anjali Joshi, Simranjeet Kaur, Pargat Singh, Havneet Singh, Keya Dharamvir, Harsh Nayyar, Gaurav Verma

“…Structural and compositional analyses via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed nanoparticle crystallinity, size, and morphology. …”
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Citric acid vapor-assisted crosslinking of zein/PEG composite nanofiber membrane embedded with nisin by electrospinning for the cooled goose meat preservation by Lanlan Wei, Shuaijie Zhu, Guoyuan Xiong, Jingjun Li, Wangang Zhang

“…Studies using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) validated the effectiveness nisin encapsulation and molecular interactions. …”
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Formulation, Characterization, Antibacterial Activity, Antioxidant Activity, and Safety Evaluation of <i>Camphora longepaniculata</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsions Through High-Press... by Yue Yan, Changhe Wei, Xin Liu, Xin Zhao, Shanmei Zhao, Shuai Tong, Guoyou Ren, Qin Wei

“…The formation of nanoemulsions was verified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Mixed Ligands Beryllium Complexes for Display Device Applications by Vandna Nishal, Devender Singh, Raman Kumar Saini, Vijeta Tanwar, Shri Bhagwan, Sonika Kadyan, Ishwar Singh, Pratap Singh Kadyan

“…These complexes, that is, [BeHPB(Clq)], [BeHPB(Cl2q)], [BeHPB(Meq)], and [BeHPB(q)], were prepared and their structures were confirmed by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. …”
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Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of ep... by Vasi Uddin Siddiqui, S.M. Sapuan, Mohd Roshdi Hassan

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the interaction between GNPs and the epoxy matrix. …”
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Selective Solid-Phase Extraction of Pb(II) Ions Using an Ion-Imprinted Functionalized Sodium Trititanate Whisker Adsorbent Prepared by a Surface-Imprinting Technique by Wanzhen Xu, Wenming Yang, Wei Zhou

“…The prepared sorbent was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Caranan fibers (Mauritiella armata) and new reinforcements of polyester composites with natural fibers functionalized with graphene oxide and their application potential by Luciano Monteiro Almeida, Alisson Clay Rios da Silva, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes, Noan Tonini Simonassi, Sérgio Neves Monteiro, Verônica Scarpini Candido

“…This work aims to characterize the tensile mechanical properties, to evaluate their chemical compositions via Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman Spectroscopy, as well as the morphologies via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) of the composites with the incorporation of 0, 10, 20, and 30 vol% of non-functionalized and 0.5%p/v functionalized caranan fibers. …”
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Effect of crack template structure morphology on electromagnetic shielding efficiency and visual performance of metal mesh optical window by Liqing Yang, Yongmao Guan, Fei Gao, Rui Wan, Pengfei Wang

“…DP1, made with water, exhibited the highest edge warping (1.5 µm), whereas DP4, using ethylene glycol and glycerol, showed the least warping (0.3 µm). Infrared spectroscopy revealed that hydrogen bonding in the solvents influenced crack formation, resulting in narrower cracks and smaller periods. …”
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One-Step Synthesis of CaO-ZnO Efficient Catalyst for Biodiesel Production by Javier Toledo Arana, Juan José Torres, Diego F. Acevedo, Cristian O. Illanes, Nelio A. Ochoa, Cecilia L. Pagliero

“…Moreover, the infrared spectroscopy shows typical bands of these compounds. …”
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Production and Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Agave tequilana Weber Waste and Its Effect on the Melt Rheology of PLA by Soledad-Cecilia Pech-Cohuo, Gonzalo Canche-Escamilla, Alex Valadez-González, Victor Vladimir Amilcar Fernández-Escamilla, Jorge Uribe-Calderon

“…Polymer grafting was assessed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray electron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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The Amphoteric Ion Exchange Membrane Based on CS/CMC for Tobacco-Protein Adsorption and Separation from Tobacco Extract by Jun Ling, Yixiao Li, Bo Zhou, Baokun Zhu, Xinru Zhang, Yonghong Wang, Tiandong Zhang, Wanying Feng

“…The good compatibility between CS and CMC was confirmed by attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR). A scanning electron microscope was used to observe the morphology of CS/CMC blend membranes, in which a three-dimensional opening structure was formed, and no phase separation was discovered. …”
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The Synthesis of Magnetic Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for the Removal of Reactive Orange 12 Dye by Norah Salem Alsaiari, Abdelfattah Amari, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh Katubi, Fatimah Mohammed Alzahrani, Faouzi Ben Rebah, Mohamed A. Tahoon

“…The successful construction of the nanocomposite was confirmed using different characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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