Visible-Light-Driven Degradation of Chloramphenicol Using CeO₂ Nanoparticles Prepared by a Supercritical CO₂ Route: A Proof of Concept by Maria Chiara Iannaco, Antonietta Mancuso, Stefania Mottola, Andrea Pipolo, Vincenzo Vaiano, Iolanda De Marco

“…After thermal annealing, the CeO₂ samples were characterized through UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to evaluate the band gap energy values. Raman and FT-IR spectroscopy confirmed the presence of oxygen vacancies in the CeO₂ lattice. …”
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Mask Material Filtration Efficiency and Mask Fitting at the Crossroads: Implications during Pandemic Times by Karin Ardon-Dryer, Juliusz Warzywoda, Rumeysa Tekin, Jnev Biros, Sharilyn Almodovar, Brandon L. Weeks, Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Albert Sacco

“…To explain the filtration efficiency results, the structure and composition of all filter materials were determined using FE-SEM, and IR and Raman spectroscopy. In conclusion, when highly efficient materials are used in masks that do not fit the users properly, the potential of these materials to protect the users from aerosols is compromised. …”
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Annealing-Induced Modifications in Physicochemical and Optoelectronic Properties of Ag-Doped Nanostructured CdS Thin Films by Vidya S. Taur, Rajesh A. Joshi, Ramphal Sharma

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern reveals polycrystalline nature of these thin films with increase in crystallite size from 6.4 to 11.2 nm, from XRD the direct identification of Ag doping in CdS thin films cannot be judged, while shift in characteristics peak position of CdS is observed. The Raman spectrum represents increase in full width at half maxima and intensity of characteristic peak, confirming the material modification upon annealing treatment. …”
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ĐÁNH GIÁ TÍNH KHÁNG KHUẨN CỦA CHẤM LƯỢNG TỬ CARBON ĐƯỢC CHẾ TẠO TỪ NƯỚC CAM by Thị Bảo Chi Lê, Thị Kim Dung Lê, Thị Thủy Ung, Hoàng Tùng Đỗ, Duy Quỳnh Như Trần, Minh Hoa Nguyễn

“…Sự hình thành CDs được khẳng định bằng phổ hấp thụ UV-Vis và tán xạ Raman. Mẫu CDs được thử nghiệm khả năng ức chế sự phát triển của hai chủng vi khuẩn Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213 và Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. …”
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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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Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Urea Grafted Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes in Enhancing Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Nitrogen Uptake by Paddy Plants by Norazlina Mohamad Yatim, Azizah Shaaban, Mohd Fairuz Dimin, Faridah Yusof, Jeefferie Abd Razak

“…The chemical changes were monitored by FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy. Hence, this UF-MWCNTs’ approach provides a promising strategy in enhancing plant nutrition for rice.…”
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Parasites in Fresh Water Ornamental Fish (Cupang, Guppy and Rainbow Fish) by M. Alifuddin, Yani Hadiroseyani, I. Ohoiulun

“…Key word : Fish water ornamental fish, fish parasites   ABSTRAK Inventarisi parasit telah dilakukan dengan metode survey pada ikan hias air tawar yakni, ikan cupang (Betta splendens Regan), ikan gapi (Poecilia reticulata Peters) dan ikan rainbow (Melanotaenia macculochi Ogilby). …”
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Polyethylene microplastic exposure adversely affects oocyte quality in human and mouse by Qiaoling Wang, Fengli Chi, Yingdong Liu, Qiurong Chang, Siyu Chen, Pengcheng Kong, Wanli Yang, Wenqiang Liu, Xiaoming Teng, Yan Zhao, Yi Guo

“…MPs in the follicular fluid of 44 infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technology were measured using Raman microspectroscopy. Differential metabolites in follicular fluid were analyzed via untargeted metabolomics. …”
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Analytical methods for nanomaterials investigation in food and food-related materials by Daniele Passeri, Pierfrancesco Atanasio, Anacleto Proietti, Chiara Mancini, Flavio Cognigni, Giancarlo La Penna, Luca Buccini, Marco Rossi, Anna Chiara Turco, Marilena D'Amato, Angela Sorbo, Simone Dinarelli, Giulia D'Ettorre, Federica Aureli

“…., X-ray (X-ray microscopy and X-ray diffraction), scanning microscopies (electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy), optical spectroscopies (infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy), and mass spectrometry, discussing their benefits and drawbacks. …”
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Feasibility of Using H3PO4/H2O2 in the Synthesis of Antimicrobial TiO2 Nanoporous Surfaces by Benjamín Valdez-Salas, Ernesto Beltrán-Partida

“…The reactions were carried out for 30 min (NP14), 1 h (NP7), and 2 h (NP36), suggesting the formation of a thin nanopore layer as observed by Raman spectroscopy. Moreover, the antimicrobial activity revealed that NP7 could disrupt active microbial colonization for 2 h and 6 h. …”
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Effects of applying a graphene/polyurethane composite thermally conductive film on capacitor heat dissipation performance by Qinghua Miao, Ruihan Guo, Pengfei Liu, Jie Li

“…The lattice and valence bond structures of the C atoms in the composite films were analyzed using x-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to investigate the extent of graphene defects and types of functional groups in the composite film materials. …”
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MXene-Assisted Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Doped Strontium Titanium Nanoparticles by Muhammad Qaiser Manzoor, Syed Irfan, null Anwar-ul-Haq, Xuyang Shi

“…The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy analysis showed that the hybrid structure retained all the major peaks of the nanoparticles and the MXene, which showed its successful synthesis. …”
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Synthetic design and analysis on microwave dielectric properties of novel garnet-type Ca3MTiGe3O12 (M = Co, Ni) ceramics by Yuan Nie, Yanjun Liu, Ziqi Zhao, Wenjie Zhang, Fangyi Huang, Huanfu Zhou

“…The analysis of density and surface micromorphology for the ceramics synthesized in this study reveals that both possess high densities. Raman analysis shows that the half-width (FWHM) corresponding to the peak of the A1g mode is closely related to the dielectric loss of both ceramics. …”
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Enhanced Electrochemical Sensor for Electrocatalytic Glucose Analysis in Orange Juices and Milk by the Integration of the Electron-Withdrawing Substituents on Graphene/Glassy Carbo... by Rahadian Zainul, Illyas Md Isa, Siti Nur Akmar Mohd Yazid, Norhayati Hashim, Sharifah Norain Mohd Sharif, Mohamad Idris Saidin, Mohamad Syahrizal Ahmad, M.Si Suyanta, Yulkifli Amir

“…The results of characterizations using a scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy showed the successful fabrication of HPMpFP-graphene nanocomposite, which served as an electroactive probe for glucose detection. …”
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Reoperation after radical correction tetralogy of Fallot: results and prospects by M.F. Zinkovskyi, A.G. Goryachev, S.O. Dykukha, L.R. Naumova, O.A. Pishchurin, M.Yu. Atamanyuk, V.M. Hondoga, S.O. Yakubyuk, R.M. Vitovsky

“…The most frequent complications that required second surgical correction were: recanalization of ventricular septal defect (36.0 %), right ventricular aneurysm (19.0 %), tricuspid valve insufficiency (13.0 %), the residual obstruction of the outflow tract of the right ventricle (9.0 %), right ventricular dysfunction caused by pulmonary valve insufficiency (6.0 %) and pulmonary trunk aneurysm (5.0 %). …”
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Effect of precursor molarities on structural correlation with optoelectronic property of Zn2SnO4 nanostructured thin films by Isha Arora, Praveen Kumar Sharma, Harkawal Singh, Vanasundaram Natarajan

“…The grain size has wide variations with a majority of large sized grains for highly precursor molarity. Raman spectroscopy observes the characteristic peaks of the cubic inverse spinel structure of ZTO and variation of their intensities with the precursor concentration. …”
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Effect of pH on Escherichia coli Removal by Electrocoagulation and Elimination Kinetics after Treatment by A. C. Ndjomgoue-Yossa, C. P. Nanseu-Njiki, E. Ngameni

“…Furthermore, the study of the kinetics of elimination of E. coli after treatment shows the remanent power of the electrocoagulation process. It allows reducing treatment time and energy consumption, thus reducing the cost of treatment.…”
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Intrinsically anisotropic 1D NbTe4 for self-powered polarization-sensitive photodetection by Huahu Luo, Fafa Wu, Chaowei He, Wanfu Shen, Chunguang Hu, Weina Zhao, Peng Yu, Guowei Yang

“…Angle-resolved polarized Raman spectroscopy, in conjunction with azimuth-dependent reflectance difference microscopy, confirmed that 1D NbTe₄ exhibits intrinsic structural and in-plane optical anisotropy. …”
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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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Bio-inspired preparation of Ag NPs, rGO, and Ag/rGO nanocomposites for acoustical, antioxidant, and plant growth regulatory studies by Prashant D. Sarvalkar, Anuj S. Jagtap, Neeraj R. Prasad, Amit R. Yaul, Kiran Kumar K. Sharma, Avinash A. Ramteke

“…Ag NPs and Ag/rGO nanocomposites were synthesized via a Bos taurus indicus (BTI) metabolic waste-assisted method and characterized using advanced techniques, including XRD, TEM, Raman, DLS, zeta potential, and XPS. The synthesized nanocomposites were evaluated for their acoustical, antioxidant, and plant growth-regulatory properties. …”
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