Effect of cellulose nanofibers and plantain peel fibers on mechanical, thermal, physicochemical properties in bio-based composites storage time by Juan Pablo Castañeda-Niño, José Herminsul Mina-Hernández, José Fernando Solanilla-Duque

“…The thermoplastic starch and the bio-based composite material was characterized by tensile test, thermal tests (thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry), and physicochemical tests (contact angle, water absorption, and X-ray diffraction), considering 90 days of storage in controlled conditions. …”
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SmBa2NbO6 Nanopowders, an Effective Percolation Network Medium for YBCO Superconductors by S. Vidya, K. C. Mathai, P. P. Rejith, Sam Solomon, J. K. Thomas

“…The chemical nonreactivity of nano SmBa2NbO6 with YBCO is evident from the X-Ray diffraction study which makes it a suitable nanoceramic substrate material for high temperature superconducting films. …”
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Mechanical Behavior of Cemented Sand Reinforced with Different Polymer Fibers by Xiangfeng Lv, Xiaohui Yang, Hongyuan Zhou, Shuo Zhang

“…The different microstructures and chemical compositions of the fiber-reinforced cemented sand specimens were investigated using electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Compression tests were performed to obtain the stress-strain curves of the specimens. …”
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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

“…This work investigates the effect of the Cu content in precursors on the structural and electrical properties of the absorber. 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 Hydrolysate Derived from Subcritical Seawater Treatment of Buckwheat Waste on the Growth of Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) by Yongheng Yuan, Faqinwei Li, Naoto Shimizu

“…Three temperature treatments (110 °C, 170 °C, 230 °C) were used for the SST, and the ionic composition in the seawater achieved the depolymerization and degradation of BW. The X-ray diffraction of the residual solids showed that the structure of BW was destroyed. …”
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Afocal Mirror Systems with Small Axial Dimensions by N. K. Artioukhina, L. Peroza

“…The designed systems have good correction of aberrations for the given characteristics: in the spot diagrams, the values of the RMS scatter spot do not exceed 1,35 μm; GEO radius (distance from the reference point) – 0.105 μm; together with Airy disk sizes of about 9.16 μm, indicating that the images are close to diffraction.The calculated systems can be successfully applied as part of a more complex system, as well as in systems with a synthesized aperture.…”
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Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ananas comosus Fruit Peels: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities by Ayşe Baran, Cumali Keskin, Mehmet Fırat Baran, Irada Huseynova, Rovshan Khalilov, Aziz Eftekhari, Sevgi Irtegun-Kandemir, Deniz Evrim Kavak

“….), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction diffractometer (XRD), Fourier scanning electron microscope (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Lippia adoensis (Koseret) and Evaluation of Its Antibacterial Activity by Meron Girma Demissie, Fedlu Kedir Sabir, Gemechu Deressa Edossa, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa

“…The biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles were characterized using thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Logging Response Mechanism and Content Evaluation of Laumontite-Bearing Glutenite Reservoir: A Case Study of Lower Urho Formation of Permian of the Junggar Basin by Jia Jun, Xue Kunlin, Ni Liping, Luo Yang, Liu Yuchao

“…In this study, through petrophysics experiments such as whole-rock X-ray diffraction, conventional petrophysical properties, mercury injection, and electron microprobe analysis, the characteristics of glutenite reservoirs containing laumontite and the well logging response mechanisms were analyzed from the perspectives of mineral composition of rocks, geochemical characteristics, and principle of loggings. …”
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Stimuli‐responsive enaminitrile molecular switches as tunable AIEgens covering the chromaticity space, operating out‐of‐equilibrium, and acting as vapor sensors by Yansong Ren, Alexander Kravberg, Sheng Xie, Erik Svensson Grape, Zhen Yang, A. Ken Inge, Mingdi Yan, Olof Ramström

“…Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction measurements suggested a luminescence mechanism based on restriction of intramolecular rotation and an intramolecular charge transfer effect in the AIE luminogens.…”
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Separation of Spherical Nanosilica from Agricultural Wastes in Vietnam via Ultrasonic-Assisted Precipitation and Application for Effective Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous So... by Nguyen Duc Vu Quyen, Tran Ngoc Tuyen, Dinh Quang Khieu, Ho Van Minh Hai, Dang Xuan Tin, Bui Thi Hoang Diem, Le Van Thanh Son, Nguyen Thi Kieu Diem, Le Thi Nguyet, Bui Thi Thuy, Ho Thi Thuy Dung

“…The obtained nanosilica is characterized by modern methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BET). …”
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Quantitative Determination of Surface Morphology of Red Blood Cell by Özlem Kocahan Yılmaz

“…Among these, white light diffraction phase microscopy (WDPM) is a design that combines the advantages of off-axis holography-specific speed and phase sensitivity associated with common path interferometry. …”
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Investigation and evaluation of palygorskite microstructure following acid pretreatment and its potential use as an adsorbent for copper by Ahmed Flayyih Hussein, Mayssaa Ali Al-Bidry, Asawer A. AL Wasiti

“…Different analytical techniques were used: scanning electron microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, particle size distribution, and zeta potential. …”
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Preparation and investigation of mefenamic acid – polyethylene glycol – sucrose ester solid dispersions by Fülöp Ibolya, Gyéresi Árpád, Kiss Lóránd, Deli Mária A., Croitoru Mircea Dumitru, Szabó-Révész Piroska, Aigner Zoltán

“…Solid dispersions of MA were prepared by the melting method using polyethylene glycol 6000 and different types (laurate, D-1216; palmitate, P-1670; stearate, S-1670) and amounts of sucrose esters as carriers. The X-ray diffraction results show that MA crystals were not present in the products. …”
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Analysis of Human Kidney Stones Using Advanced Characterization Techniques by Jelena Brdarić Kosanović, Kristijan Živković, Vatroslav Šerić, Berislav Marković, Imre Szenti, Ákos Kukovecz, Nives Matijaković Mlinarić, Anamarija Stanković

“…The chemical analysis included powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DSC). …”
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Efficient Removing of Pharmaceutical Contaminants of Commercial Carbamazepine by Natural Pyrite-Induced Fenton Reaction in a Wide pH Range by Tingting Shi, Jianjun Xi, Yidan Shao, Qiao Tong, Xi Zou, Hongping Zhou, Shourong Liu, Xiaoya Gao

“…The catalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction apparatus, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Crystal Structures of <span style="font-variant: small-caps">d</span>-Lyxono-1,4-lactone and Its <i>O</i>-Tosyl Derivative by Anna Sosnowska, Jarosław Chojnacki, Justyna Samaszko-Fiertek, Janusz Madaj, Barbara Dmochowska

“…Its structure was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. The additional ring of the <i>O</i>-isopropylidene derivative caused the lactone ring to change conformation to <i>³E</i>. …”
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Impact of Uniaxial Mechanical Perturbation on Structural Properties and Smectite Porosity Features: Ion Exchanger Efficiency and Adsorption Performance Fate by Walid Oueslati, Chadha Mejri, Abdesslem Ben Haj Amara

“…This goal is achieved through the correlation of in situ quantitative X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis (under an extremely controlled atmosphere reached by varying relative humidity rate %rh) and porosity investigation (assured by combining outcomes from BET (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller) and BJH- (Barrett, Joyner, and Halenda-) PSD (pore size distribution) analysis). …”
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Preparation and Bioactivity Properties of a Novel Composite Membrane of Fructose Mediated β-Tricalcium Pyrophosphate/(Polyethylene Glycol/Chitosan) for Guided Tissue Regeneration by Jian-Wen Wang, Min-Hsiung Hon, Yi-Ming Kuo, Mei-Hui Chung

“…The prepared composite membranes were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The mechanical property, swelling, degradation, and cytotoxicity of the composite membranes were evaluated in vitro with respect to its potential for use as biodegradable guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membrane. …”
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Plasma Deposition of Ti-C Based Coating on AISI 420 Steel Using Titanium Cathodic Cage and Graphite Lid by Brenda Jakellinny de Sousa Nolêto, Marcos Cristino de Sousa Brito, Lucas Pereira da Silva, Lauriene Gonçalves da Luz Silva, Renan Matos Monção, Ediones Maciel de Sousa, Cesar Augusto Antônio Junior, Luciana Sgarbi Rossino, Thercio Henrique de Carvalho Costa, Cleânio da Luz Lima, Samuel Filgueiras Rodrigues, Rômulo Ribeiro Magalhães de Sousa

“…Although both treatments demonstrated satisfactory wear resistance, they negatively impacted the corrosion resistance of the steel. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of TiC, Fe3C, Cr7C3 and Cr23C6 phases in the treated samples, which contribute to the improved microhardness and wear resistance. …”
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