Annealing effect on the structural and optical properties of embedded au nanoparticles in silicon suboxide films by Chan, K.W., Aspanut, Zarina, Dee, C.F., Muhamad, M.R., Rahman, S.A., Goh, B.T.

“…The structural and optical properties of the samples were characterized using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), optical transmission, and reflection spectroscopy. …”

FTIR Studies of plasticized poly(vinyl alcohol)-chitosan blend doped With NH4NO3 polymer electrolyte membrane by Kadir, M.F.Z., Aspanut, Z., Majid, Siti Rohana, Arof, Abdul Kariem

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy studies of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and chitosan polymer blend doped with ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) salt and plasticized with ethylene carbonate (EC) have been performed with emphasis on the shift of the carboxamide, amine and hydroxyl bands. 1% acetic acid solution was used as the solvent. …”

Synthesis of Al2TiO5 and its effect on the properties of chitosan-NH4SCN polymer electrolytes by Kufian, M.Z., Majid, Siti Rohana, Hassan, F., Woo, H.J., Aziz, N.A.

“…Degree of crystallinity is calculated from the deconvoluted X-ray diffraction patterns and it shows that the lowest degree of crystallinity is achieved when 5 wt% of filler is added. In Fourier transform infrared study, the carboxamide band of the polymer is observed to shift to higher wave number from 1,629 to 1,634 cm(-1), confirming the formation of chitosan-NH4SCN-Al2TiO5 complexes. …”

Phosphate adsorption on aluminum-impregnated mesoporous silicates: surface structure and behavior of adsorbents by Shin, E.W., Han, J.S., Jang, M., Min, S.H., Park, J.K., Rowell, R.M.

“…The surface structure of the materials was investigated with X-ray diffraction (XRD), a N2 adsorption-desorption technique, Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to understand the effect of surface properties on the adsorption behavior of phosphate. …”
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Characterization, antibacterial and in vitro compatibility of zinc-silver doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles prepared through microwave synthesis by Iqbal, N., Kadir, M.R.A., Mahmood, N.H., Salim, N., Froemming, G.R.A., Balaji, H.R., Kamarul, Tunku

“…Zn-Ag-HA nanoparticles were synthesized by using the microwave-assisted wet precipitation process, and their phase purity, elemental composition, morphology, and particle size were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Synthesis and characterization of pan nanofiber reinforced with functionalized mixture CNT/CNF by electrospinning technique by Bryan Gindana

“…Various process variables such as duration, mode of treatment, agitation and temperature are controlled, and consequently the functional groups growth on the surfaces of both CNT and CNF was determined extensively by the aid of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The study proceeds by synthesizing the PAN/CNTCNF polymer nanocomposite fiber using electrospinning technique. …”
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Synthesis of poly(hydroxamic acid) ligand from polymer grafted corn-cob cellulose for transition metals extraction by Md Lutfor Rahman, Bablu Hira Mandal, Shaheen M Sarkar, Mashitah Mohd Yusoff, Sazmal Arshad, Baba Musta

“…Poly(hydroxamic acid) ligand was synthesized using ester functionalities of cellulose-graft-poly(methyl acrylate) copolymer, and products are characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of metal oxide promoted alumina catalyst for biofuel production by S. M. Anisuzzaman, Duduku Krishnaiah, Awang Bono, S Abang, M Sundang, Emma Suali, Farhana Abd Lahin, A Shaik Alawodeen

“…In the preparation of catalyst, catalytic performance of CaO/Al2O3 catalyst was measured at different calcined temperatures (650°C, 750°C and 800°C). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), and particle size analyzer (Zetasizer) was used to characterize the catalyst. …”
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Investigation on the gold nanoparticles concentration effects to the optical and structural properties of nanostructure glass by Ho, Reuben Chee Wui

“…A series of glass with composition of 70TeOr20ZnO-10Na2O-0.SEr2Or(x)Au where x=0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 mol% were examined with X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible (UV­Vis) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), photoluminescence spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared (mR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Supermagnetic nano-bifunctional catalyst from rice husk: Synthesis, characterization and application for conversion of used cooking oil to c by Balkis Hazmi, Umer Rashid, Yap, Taufiq Yun Hin, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, Nehdi Imededdine

“…The synthesized catalysts (RHC/K2O/Fe) were characterized for crystallinity by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), total acidity and basicity using CO2/NH3-TPD, textural properties through Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), thermal stability via thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), functional group determination by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), surface morphology through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and magnetic properties by vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). …”
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Preparation and physicochemical characterization of films prepared with salmon skin gelatin extracted by a trypsin-aided process by Fan, Hui Yin, Marie-Josée Dumont, Benjamin K. Simpson

“…Electrophoretic studies showed that the increase in the mechanical properties of the films was correlated with the increase in protein concentration, owing to the increased content of high molecular weight chain fractions. Furthermore, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the interaction between the proteins and glycerol for all films. …”
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Evaluation on the efficacy of different disruption method of oil palm roots and ganoderma boninense cell wall by Arnnyitte Alexander, Jedol Dayou, Coswald Stephen Sipaut @ Mohd Nasri, Khim Phin Chong

“…The degree of cell wall purification from intracellular components was validated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Isolated cell wall can be further utilized in cell wall composition analysis.…”
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Phytochemical and biological activity studies of the leaves of garcinia hombroniana pierre by Nadia Rosli, Melati Khairuddean, Zuhair Jamain

“…Structure elucidation of pure compounds was determined using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry (EI-MS). n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone, and water extracts of the leaves of G. hombroniana were tested for their antioxidant activities using the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity assays, and also the anti-Alzheimer (cholinesterase) activities. …”
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Removal of Nitrogen containing compounds from fuel using modified activated carbon by S M Anisuzzaman, Mohd Syafiq Kamarulzaman

“…The characterization of modified and unmodified AC was done by using fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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In situ FTIR analysis in determining possible chemical reactions for peroxide crosslinked LDPE in the presence of triallyl cyanurate by Coswald Stephen Sipaut @ Mohd Nasri, Jedol Dayou

“…In this paper, an attempt to determine the reactions mechanism of this particular system was investigated using electron spin resonance (ESR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). It was found that the ESR was unsuccessful in gaining insight into reaction mechanisms. …”
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Removal of 2,6-dichlorophenol by adsorption with activated polypropylene nanofiber by Duduku Krishnaiah, Arswitaa Baskaran, S.M. Anisuzzaman, Reddy Prasad D.M.

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy were used to examine melt-blown PP nanofiber before and after adsorption (FTIR). …”
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Biocomposite of cassava starch-cymbopogan citratus fibre: Mechanical, thermal and biodegradation properties by Zatil Hafila Kamaruddin, Ridhwan Jumaidin, Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Mohd Zulkefli Selamat, Roziela Hanim Alamjuri, Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof

“…Characterization of the samples was conducted via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as mechanical, moisture absorption, and soil burial testings. …”
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) of particleboard: Investigation of the environmental parameters by Muhammad Aiman Hakim Mohd Azman, Sharizal Ahmad Sobri, Mohd Natashah Norizan, Mohd Nazri Ahmad, Wan Omar Ali Saifuddin Wan Ismail, Kamarul Ariffin Hambali, Mohd Hendra Hairi, Andi Hermawan, Mazlan Mohamed, Pao Ter Teo, Mohammad Radzif Taharin, Noorsidi Aizuddin Mat Noor

“…This preliminary investigation aims to analyze the chemical composition of particleboard and identify its environmental impact. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) system was used to track the functional group of aliphatic hydrocarbons, inorganic phosphates, and main aliphatic alcohols found in particleboards made in Malaysia. …”
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Comparative Study of The Yield and Physicochemical Properties of Collagen from Sea Cucumber (Holothuria scabra), Obtained through Dialysis and the Ultrafiltration Membrane by Suryani Saallah, Jumardi Roslan, Flavian Sheryl Julius, Sharinee Saallah, Umi Hartina Mohamad Razali, Wolyna Pindi, Mohd Rosni Sulaiman, Khairul Faizal Pa’ee, Siti Mazlina Mustapa Kamal

“…The isolated collagens have almost the same amino acid composition, while their functional groups, referred to as amide A, B, I, II, and III bands, were in accordance with commercial collagen, as verified by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The UV-Vis absorption peaks at 240 nm and 220 nm, respectively, indicated that the collagens produced are type-I collagen. …”
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Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Mechanical, Thermal, Water Absorption, and Biodegradation Properties of Cymbopogan citratus Fiber-Reinforced, Thermoplastic Cassava Starch–Palm... by Zatil Hafila Kamaruddin, Ridhwan Jumaidin, Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Mohd Zulkefli Selamat, Roziela Hanim Alamjuri, Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof

“…An increment in the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the composites after undergoing NaOH treatment denoted an improved interfacial interaction in the treated samples. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) showed the elimination of hemicellulose at wavelength 1717 cm−1, for the composites treated with 6% NaOH. …”
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