Effect of Grit Blasting and Polishing Pretreatments on the Microhardness, Adhesion and Corrosion Properties of Electrodeposited Ni-W/SiC Nanocomposite Coatings on 45 Steel Substrat... by Bertrand Vigninou Gbenontin, Min Kang, Ndumia Joseph Ndiithi, Samuel Mbugua Nyambura, Emmanuel Awuah, Yin Zhang

“…The chemical composition, crystalline structure, microhardness, adhesion and corrosion behavior of the deposited coatings were characterized using energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), a microhardness tester, a scratch tester and an electrochemical workstation, respectively. …”
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Micro and Nanoscale Structures and Corrosion Patterns in Brass: The Case Study of Ancient Roman Orichalcum Coins by Melania Di Fazio, Anna Candida Felici, Fiorenzo Catalli, Laura Medeghini, Caterina De Vito

“…To achieve this goal, a set of Roman orichalcum coins were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray maps, high resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy (HR-FESEM-EDS) and electron microprobe analyser (EMPA) techniques. …”
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TiO₂/MWCNT/Nafion-Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode as a Sensitive Voltammetric Sensor for the Determination of Hydrogen Peroxide by Rafael Henrique de Oliveira, Daniel A. Gonçalves, Diogo Duarte dos Reis

“…In this work we describe a straightforward approach for creating a nanocomposite comprising multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) using the hydrothermal technique, which is then characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) to assess its properties. …”
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Caractérisation physico-chimique de pigments de peintures murales mochica : San José de Moro (viiie-xe siècles apr. J.-C.) by Nicola Sardos, Nino Del-Solar-Velarde, Rémy Chapoulie, Luis Jaime Castillo Butters

“…They are from the ceremonial center of cultural and technological exchanges of San José de Moro (Mochica site of the Jequetepeque Valley), dated from the 8th to the 10th century (AD), where remains of mural paintings were uncovered in the alcoves of an elite entombment and on the interior walls of a huaca (Huaca La Capilla), a pyramidal building associated to worshipping. Analyses by SEM-EDS, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy were conducted on the samples, completing the analyses by portable X-ray fluorescence made in situ. …”
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Morphological Transformation of Silver Nanoparticles from Commercial Products: Modeling from Product Incorporation, Weathering through Use Scenarios, and Leaching into Wastewater by Selvan Mohan, Juliska Princz, Banu Ormeci, Maria C. DeRosa

“…Using a combination of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), this work examines the morphological and compositional effects of conditions mimicking a typical lifecycle of a nano-enabled product, from the production of the silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-laden textiles, through its use, laundering, and then finally, its leaching and incubation in the wastewater collection system. …”
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Performance of SS304 Modified by Silver Micro/Nano-Dendrite Coating with Hot-Water Super-Repellency in Simulated PEMFC Cathode Environment by Junji Xuan, Bingzhi Li, Likun Xu, Zhaoqi Zhang, Yonglei Xin, Lili Xue, Li Li

“…The surface morphology and composition of NDM@Ag/SS304 are analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) characterization. …”
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In-situ activated hydrogen evolution by molybdate addition to neutral and alkaline electrolytes by John Gustavsson, Christine Hummelgård, Joakim Bäckström, Inger Odnevall Wallinder, Seikh Mohammed Habibur Rahman, Göran Lindbergh, Sten Eriksson, Ann Cornell

“…Catalytic molybdenum containing films formed on the cathodes during polarization were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X‑ray analysis (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X‑ray fluorescence (XRF). …”
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In-Situ Direct Synthesis of HKUST-1 in Wool Fabric for the Improvement of Antibacterial Properties by Manuel J. Lis, Bianca Bastos Caruzi, Guilherme Andreoli Gil, Rafael Block Samulewski, Alesandro Bail, Fabio Alexandre Pereira Scacchetti, Murilo Pereira Moisés, Fabricio Maestá Bezerra

“…The resulting fabrics were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), Fourier Transform Spectroscopy Infrared-Attenuated Total Reflectance (FTIR-ATR), and colorimetric analysis (CIElab), and the Antimicrobial Activity Test (American Association of Textile Chemist and Colourists - AATCC Test Method 61-2007-2A) was performed. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Vancomycin Hydrochloride-Loaded Mesoporous Silica Composite Hydrogels by Ming Sun, Ming Sun, Lidi Cheng, Lidi Cheng, Zexian Xu, Zexian Xu, Liqiang Chen, Liqiang Chen, Liqiang Chen, Yanshan Liu, Yanshan Liu, Yanshan Liu, Yaoxiang Xu, Yaoxiang Xu, Dongyang Zhou, Dongyang Zhou, Xiuxiu Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhang, Qihui Zhou, Qihui Zhou, Qihui Zhou, Jian Sun, Jian Sun, Jian Sun, Jian Sun

“…Van/SBA-15 was prepared using the mesoporous silica (SBA-15) as a carrier for vancomycin hydrochloride (Van), and Van/SBA-15 was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), and Barrett–Joyner–Halenda (BJH). …”
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Investigation on the crystal structure and mechanical properties of the ternary compound Mg11-xZnxSr combined with experimental measurements and first-principles calculations by Jian Wang, Lingzhong Meng, Zhang Zhang, Baisheng Sa, Xiaoxiao Fu, Liyuan Sheng, Daokui Xu, Yufeng Zheng

“…A new ternary compound, Mg11-xZnxSr in the Mg-Zn-Sr system was observed and studied using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive Spectroscope (EDS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). …”
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One-step electrodeposited CuInSe2 absorber layers for efficient PV cells by B. Ndiaye, C. Mbow, M.S. Mane, C. Sène

“…The electrodeposited CIS layers were studied using SEM, EDS, X-ray diffraction and optical analyses. It was found that film microstructure, composition and morphology strongly depend on the initial concentrations of Cu(II), In(III) and Se(IV) electro-active ionic species in the electrochemical bath. …”
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SYNTHESIS OF HIGH ASPECT RATIO SILVER NANOWIRES: PARAMETRIC STUDY OF THE POLYOL PROCESS by R. Karimi-Chaleshtori, M. R. Saeri, A. Doostmohammadi

“…X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), ­X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, as well as, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) confirmed that the formed AgNWs were free of impurities. …”
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In-situ activated hydrogen evolution by molybdate addition to neutral and alkaline electrolytes by JOHN GUSTAVSSON, CHRISTINE HUMMELGÅRD, JOAKIM BÄCKSTRÖM, INGER ODNEVALL WALLINDER, SEIKH MOHAMMAD HABIBUR RAHMAN, GÖRAN LINDBERGH, STEN ERIKSSON, ANN CORNELL

“…Catalytic molybdenum containing films formed on the cathodes during polarization were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X ray analysis (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X ray fluorescence (XRF). …”
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Development of Novel As-Cast Ti-Mo-Zr Alloys for Biomedical Applications by Israel Ramos Rodrigues, Renan Eduardo de Lima Lopes, Carlos Roberto Grandini

“…This paper presents the preparation of as-cast Ti-10Mo-xZr (x= 30, 40, and 50 wt%) alloys and their characterization by measurements of density, energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), x-ray diffraction, optical and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Development of bacterial cellulose–ZnO–MWCNT hybrid membranes: a study of structural and mechanical properties by Bilal El Mrabate, Mahitha Udayakumar, Emília Csiszár, Ferenc Kristály, Máté Leskó, László Somlyai Sipos, Mateusz Schabikowski, Zoltán Németh

“…Furthermore, the as-prepared hybrid membranes were characterized with the use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and surface area measurement (BET). …”
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Analysis on the localized corrosion of hydraulic support after short-term service in coal mine by Jie Chen, Yanjia Liu, Juntao Yuan, Chaofei Zan, Lezheng Huang, Huihui Zhang

“…In this work, the oxide scales are characterized by 3D Optical Microscope (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipped with x-ray Energy Spectrometer (EDS), x-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) and x-ray Diffraction (XRD) techniques. …”
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Utilisation of Non-Edible Source (<i>Pongamia pinnata</i> Seeds Shells) for Producing Methyl Esters as Cleaner Fuel in the Presence of a Novel Heterogeneous Catalyst Synthesized fr... by Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb

“…The following techniques were used to characterise the synthesised catalysts: X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Temperature Programmed Desorption (CO₂-TPD). …”
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The adsorptive behaviour of kaolinite to sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate and the structural variation of kaolinite by Xiaoming Ni, Zheng Zhao, Zhiheng Li, Quanzhong Li

“…Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM–EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to study the variation characteristics of surface structure, crystallinity indices, and main functional groups on kaolinite before, and after, adsorption. …”
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Oxidizing Roasting Behavior and Leaching Performance for the Recovery of Spent LiFePO₄ Batteries by Yafei Jie, Shenghai Yang, Yun Li, Duoqiang Zhao, Yanqing Lai, Yongming Chen

“…The mineralogical characteristics of the cathode materials before and after thermal treatment were extensively characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) as well as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Biodiesel production from rubber seed oil using calcium oxide derived from eggshell as catalyst – optimization and modeling studies by Bharadwaj A.V.S.L. Sai, Singh Madhu, Niju S., Begum K.M. Meera Sheriffa, Anantharaman N.

“…Characterization of synthesized catalyst was done with the help of scanning electron microscope equipped with Energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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