Advanced omniphobic membrane: fabrication via NIPS method using PVDF-HFP, TEOS, and PFDTMS by Abid, Monis, Abdul Wahab, Roswanira, Gzara, Lassaad, Baig, Nadeem, Kormin, Faridah, Ahmed Moujdin, Iqbal, Salam, Mohamed Abdel

“…Various characterization techniques were used to evaluate the membrane's performance, including liquid entry pressure (LEP), porosity analysis, thickness determination, pore size quantification, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM images revealed enhanced surface roughness, which is critical for efficiency. …”

High-voltage IR-UWB pulse generator MMIC design and beamforming for indoor-ranging and radar applications by Hussain Ansari Md Arif

“…The proposed beamforming transmitter arrays are observed to achieve the scanning range from –60⁰ (–90⁰) to +60⁰ (+90⁰) with a scanning resolution of 5⁰ and 8⁰ in the measurements. …”
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Interaction-mediating sequences within class I viral fusion glycoproteins : their roles in viral infection and in applications by Zhang, Simin

“…In Paper I, peptide array scanning identified 34 spike (S) protein-derived peptides that bound to the S protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). …”
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UAV and photogrammetry for 3D digitalization by Tan, Joanne Xin Yi

“…Common surveying techniques include imaged-based techniques such as photogrammetry and videogrammetry, as well as range-based techniques such as laser scanning. Imaged-based techniques are an attractive option for surveying due to its low equipment cost and portability. …”
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Development of high-intensity ultrasonic wave surface cleaning by Tan, Wei Xin

“…The removal of metal powder particles attached to the specimen’s surface can also be observed directly via a scanning electron microscope (SEM).…”
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Conceptualize, design, simulate and develop a contact tracing scheme based on the Android platform by Woon, Tse Liang

“…The application would have two functions: scanning for beacons and transmitting as a beacon. …”
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Microstructure analysis of magnesium alloy and/or its nanocomposite under high strain rate testing by Tan, Valerie Ying Jia

“…The microstructure of the specimens was viewed using the Optical Microscope and the Scanning Electron Microscope. Lastly, the results obtained will be analysed and compared to other reliable sources to prove the results.…”
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Response of activated sludge to high concentration salt by Tan, Joyce Hui Ling.

“…Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy indicated morphological changes in the microbial population. …”
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Biopolymeric fibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering. by Chen, Jasmine Shuwen.

“…The image analysis by scanning electron microscopy and image analysis software Image J, show that fibers could be successfully electrospun into the nanometer region of 200-500nm. …”
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Proteomics of hair: effects of pH on the hair shaft by Wu, Alicia Rosabee Yu Ling

“…In this study, hair shaft fragments were immersed in a range of pH solutions (pH 3 to 12) for 15 to 30 minutes to mimic hair wash and several characterisation techniques were used to study the effect it has on the hair shaft and the cuticular and keratin-associated proteins. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to investigate the effect pH had on the hair morphology. …”
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Brittle to ductile transition of polystyrene by high temperature programming by Tan, Alden Zheng Ching

“…The project aimed to explore the effects of programming temperature on this transition of mechanical property. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) tests were done to determine PS's glass transition temperature, setting up the programming temperatures for the project. …”
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Optical properties of aluminum-doped zinc oxide thin films for solar cell application by Heng, Shu Wei.

“…The properties of the aluminum-doped zinc oxide thin films were measured using scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope, surface profiler and UV-vis spectrophotometer. …”
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Physical properties of 1-D ZnO-based nanostructures by Pang, Christina Ai Lin

“…Structural characterisation was done using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Development of an alternative rework process for ceramic ball grid array 256 (CBGA256) assembly by Chua, Kai Meng.

“…Some samples were cross-sectioned after a number of temperature cycles and examined under scanning electronic microscope (SEM), for understanding the failure mechanism. …”
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Preparation and characterization of polypropylene/clay nanocomposites by Lim, Jia Jie.

“…The crystallization behavior of PPCNs was studied by XRD and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Characteristic peaks of the PP α-phase crystallites were observed in the XRD graph of the PPCNs. …”
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Electrospinning a small diameter tubular scaffold for tissue engineering blood vessels by Tay, Kulapattra Chongwen.

“…The scaffold was also subjected to characterization techniques using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to determine changes in the intrinsic properties of PLC before and after electrospinning. …”
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Development of NASICON-type glass ceramic membranes for rechargeable Li-ion/air batteries by Zhang, Yueqi.

“…The glass ceramics are developed by glass melting and quenching methods. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) imaging, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Raman micro-scattering and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) are employed to show the effect of sintering temperature on conductivity while generating secondary crystalline phases. …”
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Photocatalytic properties of nanostructured SrTi(1-x)Fe(x)O(3-δ) by Mohammad Ghaffari

“…Numerous techniques such as X- ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), electron microscopy both scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) were used for physical characterization. …”
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Age-related functional compensation in novelty and relational encoding of scenes : a brain activation and functional connectivity study by Leow, Dayton Wei Yang

“…This study utilized functional MRI-task sensitive to novelty and relational encoding of indoor/outdoor scenes to examine the age-related changes in brain activation and IFG-hippocampus/parahippocampus functional connectivity, among high/low performing older adults and young adults, for PASA effect and the support for its compensatory function. Functional scans of 33 old adults and 48 young adults were analyzed at the group level, in terms of whole brain activation and seed-to-voxel functional connectivity, focusing on the IFG, hippocampus and parahippocampus. …”
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Synthesis of porous materials for cooling and gas storage applications by Wong, Shina Si Jing

“…Tests were carried out through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS), Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and Nitrogen Adsorption/Desorption. …”
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