Development of Scalable Elastic Gelatin Hydrogel Films Crosslinked with Waterborne Polyurethane for Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Strain Recovery by Soon Mo Choi, Eun Joo Shin, Sun Mi Zo, Madhusudana Rao Kummara, Chul Min Kim, Anuj Kumar, Han Jo Bae, Ankur Sood, Sung Soo Han

“…Comprehensive characterizations of these hydrogel films and pre-formed hydrogel reaction mixtures were conducted using viscosity measurements, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and the universal testing machine (UTM) for tensile-recovery assessments, alongside evaluations of their biocompatibility. …”
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Highly efficient assessment and selective determination of pancreatic cancer biomarker CA-19-9 using co-electrodeposited MXene-AgNPs nanocomposite by Mahsa Mirzayi, Balal Khalilzadeh, Sattar Akbari Nakhjavani, Rahim Mohammad-Rezaei

“…To examine the morphology of the developed immunosensor for the purpose of enhancing its optimal performance, the characterization methods employed include Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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Physicochemical properties, structure, growth-promoting and antioxidant activities of Glycyrrhiza leaf polysaccharides modified by fermentation by Juan Du, Yuan Wang, Xia Li, Zhalaga, Na Liu, Wenwen Wang, Jingwei Qi, Xiaoli Fan, Xiaoping An

“…Scanning electron microscope and infrared spectroscopy analyses revealed differences in the surface morphology of unfermented and fermented Glycyrrhiza leaf, with both polysaccharides being acidic and containing pyranose rings and α-glycosidic bonds. …”
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Microwave coprocessing of modafinil with Gelucire®: Thermal and compression characteristics by Derar Omari, Assayed Sallam, Iyad Rashid, Shereen M. Assaf, Faisal Akayleh, Khaldoun A. Al-Sou′od

“…The structural and thermal properties of the complexes were characterized using X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Compressibility and compactibility were evaluated through Kawakita model analysis and response surface methodolog). …”
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Study on the Construction Performance of Zeolite Asphalt Mixture Based on Macro-Micro Scale by Zhuolin Li, Junda Ren, Jianping Zhu, Wei Li, Xingsheng Fu, Liying Yang

“…The structure composition, surface properties, and pore characteristics of zeolite were analyzed by infrared spectroscopy and pressure pump method. The structure, composition, and thermal stability of zeolite were analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry, the mechanism of moisture absorption and loss of water was explored, and the properties of moisture absorption and loss of water were studied. …”
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Enhanced Performance of the Composite of FeMgAl-Layered Double Hydroxide and Rice Husk Biochar to Adsorb Heavy Metal Ions of Lead and Cadmium in Aqueous Solutions by M. T. Amin, A. A. Alazba, M. Shafiq, A. A. Khan

“…Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated that FeMgAl/LDH was successfully synthesized and integrated into RHB. …”
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Formulation of Cefdinir Ternary Solid Dispersion and Stability Study under Harsh Conditions by Naamaa A. Naama, Ghaidaa S. Hameed, Dalya Basil Hanna, Zainab H. Mahdi

“…The ternary SD is subject to evaluation using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Powder X-ray Diffractometry (PXRD), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), saturated solubility, release, antibacterial activity, and a two months stability study under conditions of 40 ºC and 75% relative humidity. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Bone Glue-Modified Asphalt by Asif Ali, Naveed Ahmad, Muhammad Adeel, Syed Bilal Ahmed Zaidi, Muhammad Sohail Jameel, Farsan Ali Qureshi, Waqas Haroon, Syeda Aamara Asif

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were carried out to ensure the homogeneity and proper mixing of bone glue in asphalt binder. …”
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Development of Hollow Fiber Membranes Suitable for Outside-In Filtration of Human Blood Plasma by David Ramada, Bente Adema, Mohamed Labib, Odyl ter Beek, Dimitrios Stamatialis

“…The fibers’ surface morphology (SEM, scanning electron microscopy), chemistry (ATR-FTIR—attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, XPS—X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), transport properties, and uremic toxin removal from human plasma are evaluated and compared to commercial HFs. …”
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Preparation and Performance Analysis of High-Viscosity and Elastic Recovery Modified Asphalt Binder by Liangchen Qu, Yingli Gao, Hui Yao, Dandan Cao, Ganpeng Pei, Bei He, Kairui Duan, Wenjuan Zhou

“…Furthermore, the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) measurements were conducted for obtaining the mechanism and microstructure distribution of the modified asphalt binders. …”
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Synthesis of Nanochitosan from Cambarus Bartonii Waste and its Utilization in The Removal of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Water from Ifite Ogwari, Southeastern Niger... by Vincent Okafor, Deborah Kehinde, Abimbola Akinyele, Benjamin Modozie

“…The nanochitosan particles were characterized using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), also known as Photon Correlation Spectroscopy, Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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Exploring corrosion protection of mild steel by ionic liquid functionalized graphene oxide: Gravimetric, electrochemical, and surface studies by M.Alharbi, Ruby Aslam, Ajahar Khan, Khalid A. Alamry, Mahmoud A. Hussein, Yas Al-Hadeethi, Elena Bekyarova, S. Alqahtani

“…Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Raman analysis, the synthesis of Ch-Hex/GO was verified. …”
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Significant role of anionic behavior of cocoyl glutamate on lead(II) ion adsorption towards activated carbon adsorbent from cigarette butts by Moh Zeinur Ridho, Retno Pertiwi, Eldo Delta Bagaskara, Raya Rambu Rambani, Chika Synthia Pitaloka, Fanta Mei Wahyuni, Istiqomah Rahmawati, Muhammad Reza

“…The surfactant used in this study was DCG due to its natural and anionic behavior, with varied concentrations (0.1, 1, and 10 % (v/v)). Infrared spectroscopy revealed that the structure of both CA and CA-DCG mainly consists of aromatic rings functionalized by several oxygen functional groups, such as carbonyl and hydroxyl groups. …”
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Investigation on the Hydrothermal Condition in Synthesis of Active Matrix from Metakaolin: Physicochemical Properties and Intrinsic Cracking Activities by Farhansyah Yusuf Putra Hudaya, Rezky Oktaviandy Anggaswara, Melia Laniwati Gunawan, Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, I. G. B. N. Makertihartha

“…Subsequently, the active matrix was subjected to a series of analyses, including X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry, with the objective of determining its composition, crystal characteristics, surface characteristics, acidity, functional groups, material structure, and thermal characteristics. …”
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Source material for breeding spring barley cultivars with high grain quality by I. Yu. Zaytseva, I. N. Shchennikova, E. M. Lisitsyn

“…Grain protein content was assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy, and chlorophyll content was measured spectrophotometrically in acetone leaf extracts using the method: Chlorophylls and carotenoids: measurement and characterization by UV-VIS spectroscopy.   …”
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HSBM-Produced Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Physical Properties and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Activity against Human Pathogens by Imen Massoudi, Ridha Hamdi, Ibtisam Ababutain, Ethar Alhussain, Aya Kharma

“…First, ZNPs have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, and the Zetasizer analyzer. …”
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Construction and Application of a New Type of Foam Separation Equipment with the Hollow Octagonal Prismoid with Sieve Tray Inner Component by Jingli XUE, Sihan FANG, Cailiang ZHANG, Juan HAN, Jiacong WU, Lei WANG, Yun WANG

“…The structure of purified GLEGB was analyzed by circular dichroism spectrometer (CD), ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-vis) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Results: Under the optimal conditions of 5 internal components, 78 mm spacing, 2 mm pore diameter, 0.3 mg/mL initial protein concentration, 45 ℃ temperature, 200 mL/min gas flow rate and 100 mL liquid loading volume, the protein enrichment ratio of GLEGB was 2.46±0.10, 1.33 times that of the control column. …”
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Effect of temperature and humidity environment on the microstructure and physicochemical properties of SBS modified asphalt by Xiang Ma, Chaolin Zhang, Rui Li, Lisha Zheng, Jiachen Xu

“…The specimens were then investigated through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and nuclear magnetic resonance hydrogen spectroscopy (NMR). …”
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Synthesized chitosan/ iron oxide nanocomposite and shrimp shell in removal of nickel, cadmium and lead from aqueous solution by M. Keshvardoostchokami, L. Babaei, A.A. Zamani, A.H. Parizanganeh, F. Piri

“…Analytical techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction; Field emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were utilized to survey of morphological structure and the functional groups characterization. …”
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The Brain Activation of Two Motor Imagery Strategies in a Mental Rotation Task by Cancan Wang, Yuxuan Yang, Kewei Sun, Yifei Wang, Xiuchao Wang, Xufeng Liu

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this study, we utilized functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to investigate the brain activation of sixty-seven young right-handed participants with different strategy preferences during hand lateral judgment tasks (HLJT). …”
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