Decay resistance of acetic, propionic and butyric anhydrides modified rubberwood against white rot (Trametes versicolor) by Hamid, Norul Hisham, Hassan, Nuraishah, Z., Fitri Yazid, Md. Tahir, Paridah, U., Salmiah

“…The weight percent gain (WPG) was calculated and the chemical bonding was analysed with Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR). The specimens were leached in deionised water according to EN 84 (1997) and exposed to white rot in an incubation room at 22 °C for 16 weeks. …”
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Decision making process and factors contributing to research participation among general practitioners: a grounded theory study by Tong, Seng Fah, Ng, Chirk Jenn, Lee, Verna Kar Mun, Lee, Ping Yein, Ismail, Irmi Zarina, Khoo, Ee Ming, Ahmad, Noor Azizah, Idris, Iliza, Ismail, Mastura, Abdullah, Adina

“…The weight percent gain (WPG) was calculated and the chemical bonding was analysed with Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR). The specimens were leached in deionised water according to EN 84 (1997) and exposed to white rot in an incubation room at 22 °C for 16 weeks. …”
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Effects of two-step post heat-treatment in palm oil on the properties of oil palm trunk particleboard by Lee, Seng Hua, Ashaari, Zaidon, Ang, Aik Fei, Abdul Halip, Juliana, Lum, Wei Chen, Dahali, Rasdianah, Halis, Rasmina

“…Alternation in the chemical composition of treated samples was investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. …”
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Effects of ultrasound assisted extraction in conjugation with aid of actinidin on the molecular and physicochemical properties of bovine hide gelatin by Ahmad, Tanbir, Ismail, Amin, Ahmad, Siti Aqlima, Abdul Khalil, Khalilah, Leo, Teik Kee, Mohamed, Elmutaz Atta Awad, Imlan, Jurhamid Columbres, Sazili, Awis Qurni

“…Progressive degradation of polypeptide chains was observed in the protein pattern of the extracted gelatin as the time duration of ultrasound extraction increased. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy depicted loss of molecular order and degradation in UA6. …”
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Electrochemical reduced graphene oxide-poly(eriochrome black T)/gold nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrode for simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid, dopamine and ur... by Alshik Edris, Nusiba Mohammed Modawe, Abdullah, Jaafar, Kamaruzaman, Sazlinda, Saiman, Mohd Izham, Sulaiman, Yusran

“…Characterisations of the composite were carried out by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry. …”
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Enhanced physicochemical stability and efficacy of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) - inhibitory biopeptides by chitosan nanoparticles optimized using Box-Behnken design by Auwal, Shehu Muhammad, Zarei, Mohammad, Tan, Chin Ping, Basri, Mahiran, Saari, Nazamid

“…The nanoparticles were then lyophilized and analyzed using Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray difraction (XRD). …”
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Enhancement of plasticizing effect on bio-based polyurethane acrylate solid polymer electrolyte and its properties by Tuan Naiwi, Tuan Syarifah Rossyidah, Aung, Min Min, Ahmad, Azizan, Rayung, Marwah, Su'ait, Mohd Sukor, Yusof, Nor Azah, Lae, Khine Zar Wynn

“…. % achieved the highest conductivity of 7.86 × 10−4 S/cm, and relatively improved the linear sweep voltammetry, transference number and dielectric properties. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and dielectric analysis were presented. …”
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Gamma irradiated Py/PVA for GOx immobilization on tapered optical fiber for glucose biosensing by Idris, Sarada, Azeman, Nur Hidayah, Noor Azmy, Noor Azwen, Ratnam, Chantara Thevy, Mahdi, Mohd Adzir, A. Bakar, Ahmad Ashrif

“…The nature of enzyme immobilization was studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. …”
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Preparation and characterization of hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide modified nanocrystalline cellulose / graphene oxide composite thin film and its potential in sensing copper i... by Mohd Daniyal, Wan Mohd Ebtisyam Mustaqim, Yap, Wing Fen, Abdullah, Jaafar, Saleviter, Silvan, Sheh Omar, Nur Alia

“…Moreover, the CTA-NCC/GO thin film was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) for the structural properties while the optical properties were characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV–vis). …”
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Quality assessment of steviol glycosides in commercial stevia extracts from local market in Malaysia by Shamsi, Suhaili, Lim, Ai Luan, Zukeflli, Farhah Amirah, Zaidan, Uswatun Hasanah

“…The present study analysed and compared three independent commercial stevia samples by using High Liquid Performance Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The results showed that the commercial stevia extracts have different qualities of steviol glycosides; in terms of the steviol glycosides content and composition. …”
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Synthesis and characterisation of nickel oxide reinforced with polycaprolactone composite for dielectric applications by controlling nickel oxide as a filler by Ahmad, Ahmad Fahad, Abbas, Zulkifly, Ab Aziz, Sidek, Obaiys, Suzan J., Zainuddin, Mohamad Faiz

“…These composites were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) as well using X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Synthesis and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunch stalk fibres by Muhamad Parid, Dzieda, Abd Rahman, Nur Aliaa, Samsu Baharuddin, Azhari, P. Mohammed, Mohd Afandi, Mat Johari, Amiruddin, Abdul Razak, Siti Zubaidah

“…In addition, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), physicochemical studies, and rheological tests on extracted CMC showed that there was a significant difference between each phase of the extraction process and this showed that OPEFB stalk fibre was feasible to produce CMC that was comparable to those of commercial CMC.…”
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Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol /polyaniline/functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube compositeby gamma radiation method by Othman, Norfazlinayati, Talib, Zainal Abidin, Nik Salleh, N. G., Shaari, Abdul Halim, Mohd Hamzah, H.

“…The formation and incorporation of PANI onto the surface of f-MWCNT were confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectrophotometer. …”
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Synthesis and properties of vinylpyrrolidone / (trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate gels containing different amounts of crosslinking agent by Mohammed, Ameen Hadi, Ahmad, Mansor, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa, Zainuddin, Norhazlin

“…Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were employed to characterize the resulting copolymers. …”
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Synthesis of bimetallic gold-pallidum loaded on carbon as efficient catalysts for the oxidation of benzyl alcohol into benzaldehyde by Tareq, Sanaa, Yap, Taufiq Yun Hin, Saleh, Tawfik A., Abdullah, Abdul Halim, Rashid, Umer, Saiman, Mohd Izham

“…Au-Pd/C prepared by sol immobilization showed excellent performance. A Fourier-transform infrared spectroscope was utilized to confirm the oxidation conversion of benzyl alcohol into benzaldehyde. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and investigation of photocatalytic activity of nano-titania from natural ilmenite with graphite for cigarette smoke degradation by Rosli, Natrah Shafiqah, Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim, Hazan, Roshasnorlyza

“…The prepared samples were then analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) to study their structural phase composition, functional group, and elemental composition respectively. …”
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Thermal stability, structural and optical properties of rice husk sillica borotellurite glasses containing MnO2 by Ismail, Zaitizila, Mohamed Kamari, Halimah, Muhammad, Farah Diana, Mohd Shah, Nurisya, Mohd Zaid, Mohd Hafiz

“…On the other hand, the refractive index(n) is observed to increase as the concentration of MnO2 increases. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been done to identify the functional group in glass sample.…”
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Histidine-based copper tetrapeptides as enantioselective catalysts for aldol reactions by Begum, Sharifa Zaithun, Abdul Malek, Emilia, Mohamed Tahir, Mohamed Ibrahim, Crouse, Karen Anne, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin

“…Copper(II)-peptides derived from these peptides and copper(II) acetate monohydrate (CuP1–CuP5) in a 1 : 2 ratio was synthesised, purified and characterised by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), ultraviolet-fluorescence spectroscopy (fluorescence) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), circular dichroism spectroscopy (CD) and optical rotation polarimetry. …”
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Mechanical strength and thermal stability of woven glass/kenaf fibre hybrid-reinforced nanoclay with epoxy composites by Tay, Chai Hua

“…Composites were then fabricated using hot compression moulding technique. Analysis from Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed the absence of hemicellulose, lignin and hydroxyl functional group on TK/Ep composite. …”
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Thermal and flammability characteristics of blended jatropha bio-epoxy as matrix in carbon fiber–reinforced polymer by Mohd Radzi, Mohd Hafiezal, Abdan, Khalina, Zainal Abidin, Zurina, Md Deros, Mohd Azaman, Zin, Mohd Hanafee

“…On the other hand, the flammability property was rated horizontal burning (HB) which was the same as the fully synthetic composite, but the duration to self-extinguish was halved for the composite with jatropha bio-epoxy. Fourier transform infrared attenuated total reflectance (FT-IR/ATR) was conducted to determine the difference of functional groups’ spectrum due to bonding type existing on both specimens. …”
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