Characterization, structural study, Hirshfeld surface, vibrational properties and thermal analysis of a supramolecular hybrid compound: (C8H14N2)4·(TeBr6)3·2(Br) by Marwa Mhiri, Sergiu Shova, Mohamed Boujelbene

“…Vibrational properties analyzed using FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the functional groups of both organic and inorganic components, while thermal analysis demonstrated stability up to 100 °C. …”
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ZnFe2O4-TiO2 Nanoparticles within Mesoporous MCM-41 by Aidong Tang, Yuehua Deng, Jiao Jin, Huaming Yang

“…A novel nanocomposite ZnFe2O4-TiO2/MCM-41 (ZTM) was synthesized by a sol-gel method and characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), N2 adsorption-desorption, Raman spectroscopy, and ultraviolet visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometry. …”
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Selective Oxidation Using Flame Aerosol Synthesized Iron and Vanadium-Doped Nano-TiO2 by Zhong-Min Wang, Endalkachew Sahle-Demessie, Ashraf Aly Hassan

“…The effects of metal doping on crystal phase and morphology of the synthesized nanostructured TiO2 were analyzed using XRD, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, and BET nitrogen adsorbed surface area measurement. …”
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Tailoring Multiferroic Characteristics in LaFeO3 Nanocrystals via Rare-Earth Pr3+ Doping by Ramesh Kumar Raji, Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Fathalla Hamed, Srinivasa S

“…To confirm the chemical phase of the synthesized materials, X-ray diffractometer and Raman spectroscopy were employed. The outcome of the Rietveld analysis reveals that the LPFO crystallites exhibit orthorhombic symmetry with a Pbnm space group. …”
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Effects of glutathione on the physicochemical properties of high hydrostatically pressure gelatinized maize starch by Wei Zhang, Danxia Shi, Wenming Dong, Hong Li, Xiaohui Liu

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (IR spectra), laser confocal micro-Raman (LCM-Raman) spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) results suggested that the crystallinity content of gelatinized WMS and HAS with addition of GSH was higher than that of LAS, and the gelatinized LAS and HAS were mainly of C type and V type, respectively. …”
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Preparation of Mesoporous Silica-Supported Palladium Catalysts for Biofuel Upgrade by Ling Fei, Harvind Kumar Reddy, Joshua Hill, Qianglu Lin, Bin Yuan, Yun Xu, Peter Dailey, Shuguang Deng, Hongmei Luo

“…The structure, morphologies, composition, and thermal stability of catalysts were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Effect of Different Catalysts on Properties of Coal Tar Pitch Modified by Cinnamaldehyde by Wenjuan Zhang, Wenhong Tian, Shihua Song, Xianren Zeng, Peng Gao, Lili Mao, Tiehu Li

“…In addition, the graphitization process was studied by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. The results indicate the carbon yield of CMA-modified CTP with boric acid as catalyst (B7C10) is higher than that of CMA-modified CTP with p-toluene sulfonic acid as a catalyst (P7C10). …”
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Fabrication of a Cu(InGa)Se2 Thin Film Photovoltaic Absorber by Rapid Thermal Annealing of CuGa/In Precursors Coated with a Se Layer by Chun-Yao Hsu, Peng-Cheng Huang, Yu-Yao Chen, Dong-Cherng Wen

“…Using X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and Hall effect measurement, it is found that the CIGS thin films produced exhibit facetted grains and a single chalcopyrite phase with a preferred orientation along the (1 1 2) plane. …”
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Effect of In Situ Thermal Annealing on Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties of CdS/CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells Fabricated by Pulsed Laser Deposition by Alaa Ayad Al-mebir, Paul Harrison, Ali Kadhim, Guanggen Zeng, Judy Wu

“…Atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy show that the iTAP in the optimal processing window produces considerable CdTe grain growth and improves the CdTe crystallinity, which results in significantly improved optoelectronic properties and quantum efficiency of the CdS/CdTe solar cells. …”
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Hyaluronan Immobilized Polyurethane as a Blood Contacting Material by Feirong Gong, Yue Lu, Hui Guo, Shujun Cheng, Yun Gao

“…Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), Raman spectroscopy (RS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and water contact angle measurement were used to confirm the surface changes at each step of treatment, both in morphologies and chemical compositions. …”
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Distinguishing physical vs. chemical templating mechanisms for inducing graphitization in novolac matrix by Sandra N Ike, Randy Vander Wal

“…First, the optimum weight percent of the 2D materials was determined with the composite graphitic quality measured by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Results revealed that hBN did not induce graphitization of novolac and was attributed to the absence of a sp² framework in hBN, unable to provide the crucial π-π interactions with the aromatic rings of the matrix. …”
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Controlled Oxidation of Metallic Molybdenum Patterns via Joule Heating for Localized MoS₂ Growth by Norah Aldosari, William Poston, Gregory Jensen, Maryam Bizhani, Muhammad Tariq, Eric Stinaff

“…The properties of the grown MoS₂ films were investigated using Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence measurements, showing promising film quality. …”
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Electrochemical insights into the direct dissolution of impure sphalerites and their partial oxidation in an acidic environment by Gholamreza Khodadadmahmoudi, Saeid Karimi, Hadi Abdollahi, Milad Karimi, Ali Rezaei, Lana Alagha

“…Analyses using XRD, SEM, Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical techniques suggested presence of elemental sulfur and a metal-deficient layer on the surface of the POS samples. …”
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Photocatalytic Performance of Carbon Monolith/TiO2 Composite by Marina Maletić, Marija Vukčević, Ana Kalijadis, Zoran Laušević, Mila Laušević

“…The presence of TiO2 on CM carrier was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The sorption characteristics of CM and the role of adsorption in the overall process of MB removal were evaluated through amount of surface oxygen groups obtained by temperature-programmed desorption and specific surface area determined by BET method. …”
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Mechanical and Structural Properties of Fluorine-Ion-Implanted Boron Suboxide by Ronald Machaka, Bonex W. Mwakikunga, Elayaperumal Manikandan, Trevor E. Derry, Iakovos Sigalas, Mathias Herrmann

“…Results on a systematic study on the effects of ion implantation on the near-surface mechanical and structural properties of boron suboxide (B6O) prepared by uniaxial hot pressing are reviewed. 150 keV fluorine ions at fluences of up to 5.0×1016 ions/cm2 were implanted into the ultrahard ceramic material at room temperature and characterized using Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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Study of the Protection of Aluminum Alloy Surfaces by a Graphene-Modified Fluorocarbon Anticorrosive Coating by Peng Wang, Dayong Cai

“…It was found, by using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the microstructure of the coating made by the Raman Spectroscopy Institute, that the addition of rGO could effectively improve the porosity of the epoxy primer, and the electrochemical workstation was able to resist the graphene-modified anticorrosive coating. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles Decorated in In Situ Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanohybrids Improved Properties in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Poly(methyl methacrylate) Blends by Afifeh Khorramshokouh, Hesam Ramezani, Mehdi Sahami, Mehdi Sharif, Behzad Vaferi

“…The microstructure of rGO-Ag nanohybrids and its effect on the microstructure, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of the PVDF/PMM/rGO-Ag was studied using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), tensile, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and impedance spectroscopy methods. …”
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Thermal Stability and Tribological Performance of DLC-Si–O Films by Nutthanun Moolsradoo, Shinya Abe, Shuichi Watanabe

“…Film properties were investigated using the Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and a ball-on-disk friction tester. …”
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Tomato Seed Coat Permeability to Selected Carbon Nanomaterials and Enhancement of Germination and Seedling Growth by Tatsiana A. Ratnikova, Ramakrishna Podila, Apparao M. Rao, Alan G. Taylor

“…Bright field, fluorescence, and electron microscopy and micro-Raman spectroscopy provided corroborating evidence that neither CBNM was able to penetrate the seed coat. …”
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Multi-project wafer runs for electronic graphene devices in the European 2D-Experimental Pilot Line project by Bárbara Canto, Martin Otto, Arantxa Maestre, Alba Centeno, Amaia Zurutuza, Bianca Robertz, Eros Reato, Bartos Chmielak, Stefanie L. Stoll, Andreas Hemmetter, Florian Schlachter, Lisa Ehlert, Sha Li, Daniel Neumaier, Gordon Rinke, Zhenxing Wang, Max C. Lemme

“…Test devices were measured across the wafers to assess the device quality and variability before delivering the fabricated dies to the customers. Raman spectroscopy confirmed minimal structural changes in the graphene caused by the fabrication process, while electrical measurements of two different device types verified the device specifications defined in the process design kit.…”
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