A novel experimental approach to achieve optical properties of algae panels improving visual-thermal comfort in office buildings by Fatemeh Delkhosh, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad, Ali Goharian, Christian Hepf, Thomas Auer

“…The novelty of this research lies in highlighting a specific framework to obtain the most accurate optical properties in simulation techniques, including specular transmittance, specular reflectance, diffuse transmittance, and diffuse reflectance. …”
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Produksi Hidrogen Secara Fotokalitik dari Air Murni Pada Katalis NaTaO3 by Husni Husin

“…The catalysts are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), and diffuse reflectance UV-Vis (DR-UV-Vis). The photocatalysts have a band gap energy ca. 4.01 and 4.00 eV (corresponding to absorption edge of 310 and 311 nm). …”
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A handheld fiber-optic tissue sensing device for spine surgery. by Merle S Losch, Benjamin E Visser, Jenny Dankelman, Benno H W Hendriks

“…This paper introduces a handheld fiber-optic tissue sensing device for real-time bone tissue differentiation during spine surgery using Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS). Our prototype employs laser diodes at two distinct wavelengths for tissue illumination, eliminating the need for a spectrometer and enabling direct light collection with a photodiode. …”
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Degradation of bisphenol A using a MOF@COF-modified polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membrane by Chloe G Hahn, Soraya P Malinga, Thollwana A Makhetha

“…The composite was successfully synthesised using solvothermal synthesis and structurally analysed via XRD and FTIR, confirming crystal structure and covalent bonding between MIL-101-NH₂ and TpMA via the adsorption bands detected at 765 and 1247-1257 cm−1 (N-H wagging band and C-N stretching bands). UV–vis diffuse reflectance analysis revealed a narrowed band gap upon hybridisation (0.92 eV) signifying enhanced photocatalytic activity, while photoluminescence spectra indicated reduced electron–hole recombination. …”
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Synthesis of CdIn2S4 Microsphere and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Azo Dye Degradation by Jianhui Huang, Wei Lin, Jianqin Chen

“…The prepared CdIn2S4 was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FSEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and N2-sorption techniques. …”
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Towards controlling the morphology of cobalt loaded nanocomposites in polyol process with polyethylene glycol by Anastasia Burmatova, Artur Khannanov, Liana Zubaidullina, Dmitry Emelianov, Olga Mostovaya, Ivan Stoikov, Nikolay Ulakhovich, Marianna Kutyreva

“…The PEG-based polyol process and the formation of cobalt nanophase were studied at molar ratios νCo2+/νOH(PEG) = 1:1, 1:10, 1:100 and 1:500 using UV-Vis, diffuse reflectance IR and ATR FT-IR spectroscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), dynamic light scattering (DLS). …”
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Carbon-Rich Nanocomposites Based on Polyaniline/Titania Nanotubes Precursor: Synergistic Effect Between Surface Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity by Brankica Gajić, Milica Milošević, Dejan Kepić, Gordana Ćirić-Marjanović, Zoran Šaponjić, Marija Radoičić

“…The novel CTTP composites and carbonized pristine TiO₂-NTs (CTNT) were characterized by various techniques, including TEM, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and TGA. …”
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Green Synthesis of Co3O4/AC Nanocomposite using Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract for Enhanced Photodegradation of Malachite Green Dye by Sumaiyya Patel, Dinesh Hase, Kanhaiyalal Bhavsar, Vaishali Murade, Gajanan* Pandhare

“…The optical absorption properties were studied, and band gap values were calculated from UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS). The green synthesized Co3O4/AC nanocomposite exhibited an excellent degradation ability (96.60%) in comparison with pristine Co3O4 nanoparticles. …”
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Environmentally sustainable fabrication of SnO2/fly ash/biochar nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic performance for degradation of Ofloxacin and Rose Bengal by Khushboo Kumari, N. S. Moyon, Mohammed Ahmaruzzaman

“…Transmission electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy were used to characterize the prepared composite’s structure, surface morphology, composition, and surface area. …”
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2D CuO/rGO nanocomposite: a novel architecture for enhanced Cr(VI) photo-reduction by Islam Gomaa, Ahmed Helal, Medhat A. Ibrahim, Nasser Mohammed Hosny

“…The nanocomposite was meticulously characterized using XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, XPS, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Structural analysis confirmed the formation of CuO nanosheets (average size: 396 nm, thickness: 6 nm) integrated with rGO, where the rGO acted as an electron acceptor, mitigating charge recombination. …”
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A novel Cu–Al LDH/g-C3N4 Z-scheme photocatalyst for environmental remediation of cresol red by Alaka Rath, Pratyush Kumar Sahu, Aslisha Champati, Abanti Pradhan, Ashish Madhual, Pravat Manjari Mishra, Brundabana Naik

“…The morphological studies demonstrate a 1D/2D hybrid nanostructure with noodle like one dimensional nanostructure of LDH and two dimensional nanosheets of g-C3N4. UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) and photoluminescence (PL) analysis confirms the enriched light absorption and effective separation of photogenerated charge. …”
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Dynamically Cyclic Fe2+/Fe3+ Active Sites as Electron and Proton-Feeding Centers Boosting CO2 Photoreduction Powered by Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation by Ben Lei, Gaofeng Zhou, Zhongyou Gong, Chao Liu, Ying Zhou, Vitaliy P. Guro, Yanjuan Sun, Jianping Sheng, Fan Dong

“…In situ Raman and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra revealed that the dynamic Fe2+/Fe3+ redox loop within the Fc unit serves as the actual active site, facilitating the activation of substrate molecules. …”
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Nigella Sativa-mediated Synthesis of BiVO4/g-C3N4 Composites for the Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Ghinatanitha Haqqu Haryadinaru, Tien Setyaningtyas, Anung Riapanitra

“…The composites were synthesized using a coprecipitation method and characterized through various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to determine their crystal structure, chemical composition, morphology, adsorption and photocatalytic abilities. …”
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Mo-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles by Ji-guo Huang, Xue-ting Guo, Bo Wang, Lin-yang Li, Mei-xia Zhao, Li-li Dong, Xing-juan Liu, Yu-ting Huang

“…The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance UV-visible absorption spectra (UV-vis DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Rationale for the Choice of the Ellipsoidal Reflector Parameters for Biomedical Photometers by N. V. Bezuglaya, A. A. Haponiuk, D. V. Bondariev, S. A. Poluectov, V. A. Chornyi, M. A. Bezuglyi

“…The total transmittance, diffuse reflectance, and absorption graphs depending on the sample thickness were obtained. …”
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Radiative recombination model for BiSeI microcrystals: unveiling deep defects through photoluminescence by Marc Dolcet Sadurni, Jüri Krustok, Kristi Timmo, Valdek Mikli, Rokas Kondrotas, Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, Marit Kauk-Kuusik

“…Both indirect and direct band gap energies of BiSeI were determined by ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, with room temperature values of 1.17 eV and 1.29 eV, respectively. …”
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Design, synthesis, and optimization of a novel ternary photocatalyst for degradation of cephalexin antibiotic in aqueous solutions by Zeynab Abdeyazdan, Mohammad Rahmati, Arjomand Mehrabani-Zeinabad, Masoud Habibi Zare

“…The characteristics of photocatalyst with optimum composite (3 wt% of Fe and 11 wt% Bi2O3) were also investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) and FTIR. The DRS spectra approved that the adsorption wavelength of Fe-doped TiO2–Bi2O3 is in the visible light range. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Sol–Gel-Derived Ni-Doped TiO₂ Photocatalyst for Rapid Visible Light-Driven Mineralization of Paracetamol by Nicola Morante, Katia Monzillo, Vincenzo Vaiano, Zukhra C. Kadirova, Diana Sannino

“…The catalysts were characterized through Raman spectroscopy, UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS), and surface area measurements. …”
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Facile Fabrication of CuO Modified TiO₂ Heterostructure for Enhanced Photocathodic Corrosion Protection of 304 Stainless Steel by Abinaya Radhakrishnan, Manoja Tharmaraj, Anuradha Ramani, Nagarajan Srinivasan

“…Surface characterization showed uniform, porous coatings with pore sizes ranging from 75 to 200 nm, which contributed to improved barrier properties. UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) demonstrated enhanced visible light absorption in the heterostructures. …”
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Facile one-pot synthesis of photoresponsive Cu1.8S and CuInS2 nanostructures aided by Cu-pyrimidylthiolate molecular precursor by Suraj Peerappa Yadav, Adish Tyagi, Alpa Y. Shah, Deepak Tyagi, Sanjay Kumar, Gourab Karmakar, Rohit Singh Chauhan, Afsar Ali Siddiki

“…Electron microscopic studies revealed the formation of polygonal and hexagonal morphology with varied size in Cu1.8S and CuInS₂ nanocrystals respectively. UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy showed a slight blue shift in the band gap of the nanostructures compared to their bulk counterparts which can be attributed to quantum confinement or surface lattice distortion effects. …”
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