Removal of phosphate from aqueous solution by chitosan coated and lanthanum loaded biochar derived from urban dewatered sewage sludge: adsorption mechanism and application to lab-s... by Xiaoling Zhang, Xincong Liu, Zhuo Zhang, Ziwei Chen

“…Characterization of the adsorbent using scanning electron microscopy analysis (SEM), X-ray energy spectrum analysis (EDS), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and Fourier infrared analysis (FTIR) techniques suggested that the possible adsorption mechanisms were electrostatic interaction, ligand exchange and complexation. …”
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The Activation of Mg Powder Promoted by Chloride and Activation Mechanism by Xiaoxuan Wang, Xiaoyan Guo, Lixiang Zhu, Shuo Wang, Meishuai Zou, Xiaodong Li, Xiaodong Zhang, Tinglu Song

“…The activity of the as obtained powder was analyzed through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), synchrotron X-ray tomography, Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS), etc. …”
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Method for the determination of parameters in the sintering process of mixtures of the elemental powders Fe-Cr and Fe-Cr-Ni by Tárique Hernandez Schneider, Luciano Volcanoglo Biehl, Ederson Bitencourt das Neves, Jorge Luiz Braz Medeiros, José de Souza, Fábio Augusto Dornelles do Amaral

“…The method used Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) associated with Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Vickers microindentation hardness analysis (HV). …”
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Multi-Technique Characterization of Painting Drawings of the Pictorial Cycle at the San Panfilo Church in Tornimparte (AQ) by Francesca Briani, Francesco Caridi, Francesco Ferella, Anna Maria Gueli, Francesca Marchegiani, Stefano Nisi, Giuseppe Paladini, Elena Pecchioni, Giuseppe Politi, Alba Patrizia Santo, Giuseppe Stella, Valentina Venuti

“…We present some results, obtained using a multi-scale approach, based on the employment of different and complementary techniques, i.e., Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman and µ-Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy equipped with Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) analyses, Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS), of an integrated activity focused on the characterization of micro-fragments of original and previously restored paintings of the pictorial cycle at the San Panfilo Church in Tornimparte, sampled from specific areas of interest. …”
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Early exploitation of Neapolitan pozzolan (pulvis puteolana) in the Roman theatre of Aquileia, Northern Italy by Simone Dilaria, Michele Secco, Andrea R. Ghiotto, Guido Furlan, Tommaso Giovanardi, Federico Zorzi, Jacopo Bonetto

“…Their provenance was determined by means of QPA-XRPD, SEM–EDS, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Laser-Ablation Inductively-Coupled-Plasma Mass-Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). …”
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Gold and Silver Nanoparticles as Biosensors: Characterization of Surface and Changes in the Adsorption of Leucine Dipeptide under the Influence of Substituent Changes by Edyta Proniewicz

“…This allows for the production of highly pure and stable (non-aggregating without stabilizers) nanoparticles with a well-defined spherical shape, a desired diameter, and a monodisperse distribution in an aqueous environment, as confirmed by transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (TEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS). …”
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A comparative study on Ti/IrO2–Ta2O5 anodes prepared by microwave plasma-assisted sintering and conventional thermal decomposition methods by Yueren Liu, Likun Xu, Junji Xuan, Yonglei Xin, Yaxi Li, Tigang Duan, Feng Liu

“…To characterize and evaluate these anodes, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS), and electrochemical tests are employed. …”
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Metal and Complementary Molecular Bioimaging in Alzheimer’s Disease by Nady eBraidy, Anne ePoljak, Chris eMarjo, Helen eRutlidge, Anne eRich, Tharusha eJayasena, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa, Perminder eSachdev

“…Hyperspectral techniques, such as particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM), synchrotron X-ray fluorescence (SXRF), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), and laser ablation inductively coupled mass spectrometry (LA-ICPMS) can reveal relative intensities and even semi-quantitative concentrations of a large set of elements with differing spatial resolution and detection sensitivities. …”
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Data on the derived mesoporous based catalyst for the synthesized of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) from ternary oil blend: An optimization approach by T.F. Adepoju, M.A. Ibeh, U. Ekanem, A.J. Asuquo

“…Characterization of the mixed calcined catalyst powder (MCCP) at 700 °C for 4 h was carried out using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscope (EDS), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and BET analysis. …”
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A Study of Song Dynasty Polychrome Statue-Making Techniques and Materials in the Sage Mother Hall of the Jinci Temple, Shanxi, China by Jizhang Li, Jianrui Zha, Xiaoxuan Pan, Tao Zhao, Jinfang Li, Hong Guo

“…The internal structure, plaster layer samples and surface pigments of the polychrome statues of the Sage Mother Hall were analyzed by optical microscope (OM) scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM–EDS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy (Raman), X-radiography and other analytical methods in order to gain an understanding of the production process and pigment composition of the polychrome statues of the Sage Mother Hall. …”
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3D-printed Ti6Al4V femoral component of knee: Improvements in wear and biological properties by AIP TiN and TiCrN coating by JunJie Ni, Fan Liu, Gaolin Yang, Gun-Hwan Lee, Sung-Min Chung, In-Seop Lee, Cen Chen

“…The surface characterizations were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), contact angle tensiometer, and contact profilometer. …”
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The micro-facial characteristics and mechanical behavior of metakaolin and steel fibers modified concrete at high fluidity by Zihao Yu, Tongwei Zhang, Yongfeng Deng

“…The compression and splitting tests, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) tests were performed. …”
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Nanocomposites from spent coffee grounds and iron/zinc oxide: green synthesis, characterization, and application in textile wastewater treatment by J. A. Reyes-Pérez, G. Roa-Morales, C. A. De León-Condes, P. Balderas-Hernández

“…It was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Preparation of BiOCl/Bi₂WO₆ Photocatalyst for Efficient Fixation on Cotton Fabric: Applications in UV Shielding and Self-Cleaning Performances by Jiayi Chen, Kuang Wang, Jialong Tian, Wenhui Yu, Yujie Chen, Na Li, Zhenming Qi, Chunxia Wang

“…In this work, a visible-light-driven BiOCl/Bi₂WO₆ photocatalyst was obtained via a facile hydrothermal method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet/visible light diffuse reflection spectroscopy (UV/Vis), and photocurrent (PC). …”
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Bacterial response to Ti-35Nb-7Zr-5Ta alloy incorporated with calcium, phosphate and magnesium by Bárbara Araújo dos Reis, Natalia Da Ponte Leguizamón, Yumi Chokyu Del Rey, Leandro Fernandes, Cássio do Nascimento, Luis Geraldo Vaz

“…Before and after anodizing the surfaces, physicochemical and morphological analyses were performed: scanning electron microscopy with field emission gun (FEG-SEM), energy dispersion spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (DRX), wettability (goniometer) and roughness (rugometer). …”
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Studies on Recovery of Valuable Metals by Leaching Lead–Zinc Smelting Waste with Sulfuric Acid by Chunfu Xin, Hongying Xia, Guiyu Jiang, Qi Zhang, Libo Zhang, Yingjie Xu

“…The reason for the low leaching rates of Zn and Ge in GCR was obtained through atmospheric leaching experiment, electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and chemical phase analysis. …”
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Development of Porous Coatings Enriched with Magnesium and Zinc Obtained by DC Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation by Krzysztof Rokosz, Tadeusz Hryniewicz, Sofia Gaiaschi, Patrick Chapon, Steinar Raaen, Winfried Malorny, Dalibor Matýsek, Kornel Pietrzak

“…Complementary techniques are used for coatings’ surface characterization, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), for surface imaging as well as for chemical semi-quantitative analysis via energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES), and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). …”
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Characterization and medicinal applications of Karakoram shilajit; angiogenesis activity, antibacterial properties and cytotoxicity by Zahida Yaqoob, Syeda Ammara Batool, Ahmad Khan, Rabia Hussain, Mohsin Ali Raza, Mohammed S Alqahtani, Mohamed Abbas, Hassan Ali Almubarak, Fawaz F Alqahtani, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman

“…These samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), x-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and UV-visible spectroscopy (UV/vis). …”
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Tribological Properties of Solid Solution Strengthened Laser Cladded NiCrBSi/WC-12Co Metal Matrix Composite Coatings by Zoran Bergant, Barbara Šetina Batič, Imre Felde, Roman Šturm, Marko Sedlaček

“…The microstructure properties after WC-12Co alloying were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and Vickers hardness tests. …”
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AuAg Nanoparticles Grafted on TiO₂@N-Doped Porous Carbon: Improved Depletion of Ciprofloxacin under Visible Light through Plasmonic Photocatalysis by Marta Jiménez-Salcedo, Miguel Monge, María Teresa Tena

“…The materials were characterized by transmission electron microscope (TEM), High Angle Annular Dark Field—Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy—Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy HAADF-STEM-EDS, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and solid UV-vis spectroscopy. …”
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