Facile preparation of Nd 2 Zr 2 O 7 –ZrO 2 nanocomposites as an effective photocatalyst via a new route by Zinatloo-Ajabshir, S., Zinatloo-Ajabshir, Z., Salavati-Niasari, M., Bagheri, Samira, Hamid, Sharifah Bee Abd

“…The as-obtained Nd2Zr2O7–ZrO2 nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDX), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”

Effect of water-based sol gel method on structural, thermal and conductivity properties of LiNO 3 –Al 2 O 3 composite solid electrolytes by Sulaiman, M., Rahman, A.A., Mohamed, N.S.

“…The obtained materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and impedance spectroscopy. …”
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Investigations on the Role of N2:(N2 + CH4) Ratio on the Growth of Hydrophobic Nanostructured Hydrogenated Carbon Nitride Thin Films by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition at... by Khanis, N.H., Ritikos, R., Kamal, S.A.A., Rahman, S.A.

“…Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), Raman scattering, and Fourier transform of infrared spectroscopies (FTIR) were used to characterize the films. …”

Polymethacrylate Coated Electrospun PHB Fibers as a Functionalized Platform for Bio-Diagnostics: Confirmation Analysis on the Presence of Immobilized IgG Antibodies against Dengue... by Hosseini, S., Azari, Pedram, Jiménez-Moreno, M.F., Rodriguez-Garcia, A., Pingguan-Murphy, Belinda, Madou, M.J., Martinez-Chapa, S.O.

“…We relied on scanning electron microscopy (SEM), diameter range analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), along with thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), water-in-air contact angle analysis (WCA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study our developed platforms and to provide valuable information regarding the presence of biomolecular entities on the surface. …”

Effect of tetrabutylammonium iodide content on PVDF-PMMA polymer blend electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells by Theerthagiri, J., Senthil, R.A., Buraidah, M.H., Madhavan, J., Arof, Abdul Kariem

“…The prepared solid polymer blend electrolytes were characterized by using various techniques such as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). …”

Antibiofilm activity and mode of action of DMSO alone and its combination with afatinib against Gram-negative pathogens by Yahya, Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja, Alias, Zazali, Karsani, Saiful Anuar

“…Following removal of non-adherent cells, analysis of biofilm viability, biofilm biomass, and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) matrix were performed using resazurin assay, crystal violet assay, and attenuated total reflectance fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, respectively. …”

The visible reflectance spectrum stability and water content resistivity of natural dye coating paint film consisting chlorophyll by Usop, Rohida, Sulaiman, L., Mazni, N.A., Manah, N.S.A., Anuar, Nordiyanah, Arof, Abdul Kariem, Abidin, Zul Hazrin Zainal

“…Findings: Addition of Cu(NO3)2 had improved the colour stability of the coating paint film. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis showed that both coating paint films do not absorb water and are resistive to water content. …”

Influence of Hydrophobicity of Acetylated Nanocellulose on the Mechanical Performance of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Composites by Taib, Mohamad Nurul Azman Mohammad, Yehye, Wageeh Abdulhadi, Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd, Hamid, Sharifah Bee Abd

“…The crystallinity index was increased after modification when compared to unmodified NCC, but no significant different with increases of treatment time from 1 hour to 3 hours treatments proven by X-ray diffraction (XRD) results. The Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) showed the existent of acetyl groups on surface of the NCC after treatment by existent of the peak 1736 cm-1 that attributed to carbonyl groups some peaks were observed at 1430, 1361 and 1248 cm-1 and confirmed on the acetylation process. …”

Colloidal stability measurements of graphene nanoplatelets covalently functionalized with tetrahydrofurfuryl polyethylene glycol in different organic solvents by Shazali, Siti Shafiah, Amiri, Ahmad, Zubir, Mohd Nashrul Mohd, Rozali, Shaifulazuar, Zabri, Mohd Zakuan, Sabri, Mohd Faizul Mohd

“…Covalent functionalization was verified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. …”

Polyaniline modified magnetic nanoparticles coated with dicationic ionic liquid for effective removal of rhodamine B (RB) from aqueous solution by Shahriman, Mohamad Shariff, Zain, Nur Nadhirah Mohamad, Mohamad, Sharifah, Manan, Ninie Suhana Abdul, Yaman, Suhaila Mohd, Asman, Saliza, Raoov, Muggundha

“…The synthesized material was successfully characterized using a few techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. …”

Synthesis of 2D boron nitride doped polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of carcinogenic dyes from aqueous solution by Shahabuddin, Syed, Khanam, Rashmin, Khalid, Mohammad, Sarih, Norazilawati Muhamad, Juan, Joon Ching, Mohamad, Sharifah, Saidur, Rahman

“…The synthesised 2D h-BN doped PANI nanocomposites were comprehensively characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), elemental mapping, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis (BET), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Degradation of MB and MO dyes under UV irradiations was performed to evaluate the photocatalytic performance of the synthesised nanocomposites. …”

Synthesis of a novel organosoluble, biocompatible, and antibacterial chitosan derivative for biomedical applications by Rizwan, Muhammad, Yahya, Rosiyah, Hassan, Aziz, Yar, Muhammad, Omar, Ros Anita, Azari, Pedram, Azzahari, Ahmad Danial, Selvanathan, Vidhya, Al-Maleki, Anis Rageh, Venkatraman, Gopinath

“…The functional groups in the synthesized materials were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared and solid-state NMR spectroscopy, whereas X-ray diffraction revealed the level of crystallinity. …”

An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application by Md Nasir, Khairunisa, Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah, Johan, Mohd Rafie, Afifi, Amalina Muhammad

“…Design/methodology/approach – Coating mixtures are characterized using the Bunsen burner, thermogravimetric analysis, limiting oxygen index, scanning electron microscope, static immersion bath, Fourier transform infrared and adhesion tester. Findings – Results show that the combination of coating with CaCO3 filler significantly improved fire protection performance because of its thick char layer and the equilibrium temperature being 264°C. …”

Polymer electrolyte blends of mono-carboxylic acid-modified epoxidized natural rubber and poly(ethyleneoxide) by Karim, Wan Nurhidayah A., Ng, Jin Guan, Chan, Chin Han, Yahya, Rosiyah, Gan, Seng Neon

“…The products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry. …”

Characterization of sodium hydroxide-treated kenaf fibres for biodegradable composite application by Hassan, Aziz, Isa, M.R. Mohd, Ishak, Zainal Arifin Mohd, Ishak, N.A., Rahman, Normasmira Abd, Salleh, Fauzani Md

“…Various concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and soaking times were employed, and the treated fibres were then characterized using thermogravimetric analyser, X-ray powder diffraction and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. Single-fibre tensile tests were done on selected samples. …”

BTPC-Based DES-Functionalized CNTs for As3+ Removal from Water: NARX Neural Network Approach by Fiyadh, Seef Saadi, AlSaadi, Mohammed Abdulhakim, AlOmar, Mohamed Khalid, Fayaed, Sabah Saadi, Mjalli, Farouq Sabri, El-Shafie, Ahmed

“…The developed adsorbent was characterized using zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. …”

Arsenic removal from water using N,N-diethylethanolammonium chloride based DES-functionalized CNTs: (NARX) neural network approach by Fiyadh, Seef Saadi, AlSaadi, Mohammed Abdulhakim, AlOmar, Mohamed Khalid, Fayaed, Sabah Saadi, El-Shafie, Ahmed

“…The adsorbent used was characterized using Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and zeta potential. The effect of the parameters (adsorbent dosage, pH, initial concentration and contact time) was studied to find the optimum conditions for maximum adsorption capacity of the functionalized carbon nanotube. …”

Enhancing the performance of green solid-state electric double-layer capacitor incorporated with fumed silica nanoparticles by Chong, Mee Yoke, Numan, Arshid, Liew, Chiam-Wen, Ng, H.M., Ramesh, Kasi, Ramesh, Subramaniam

“…The ionic conductivity, interactions of adsorbed ions on the host polymer, structural crystallinity and thermal stability are evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), respectively. …”

Enhanced efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cell based on zinc oxide-modified poly(ethylene oxide) gel electrolyte by Chan, X.H., Khanmirzaei, Mohammad Hassan, Omar, Fatin Saiha, Ramesh, Kasi, Ramesh, Subramaniam, Ramesh, Singh

“…The formation of structural features and complexes of the materials have been confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”

Solid terpolymer electrolyte based on poly(vinyl butyral-co -vinyl alcohol-co -vinyl acetate) incorporated with lithium salt and tetraglyme for EDLCs by Bidin, Mohd Zikrilhakim, Ng, Hon Ming, Omar, Fatin Saiha, Ramesh, Kasi, Ramesh, Subramaniam

“…The structure and complexation of the materials are authenticated via X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The performance of electric double layer capacitors based on activated carbon (AC) fabricated with STE 20 (AC/STE 20/AC) and G20 (AC/G 20/AC) were studied via cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge–discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. …”