Mechanical properties of additively manufactured kraft paper lattices and paper-epoxy interpenetrating phase composites for polymer foam replacement by Lim, Guo Yao, Kuek, Ryan Jian Xing, Teo, Javen, Seetoh, Ian Peiyuan, Lai, Chang Quan

“…The microstructures of both paper and IPC samples were examined using scanning electron microscopy and gas pycnometry. Modulus, strength and energy absorption of the structures were characterized with quasistatic compression test (strain rate = 0.2/s). …”
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Properties study of B20 palm-methyl ester biodiesel added with oxide nanoparticle towards green marine fuels by Che Wan, Mohd Noor, Amirah Nur, Fhatihah, Rizalman, Mamat, Wan Mohd, Norsani, Wan Nurdiyana, Wan Mansor, Mohammad Nor, Khasbi

“…Several series of fuel property tests were performed on the samples including density, viscosity, calorific value, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Concurrent removal of Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) from wastewater by nanostructured layered sodium vanadosilicate: competitive adsorption kinetics and mechanisms by Zhang, Xiaoyuan, Liu, Yu

“…In this study, a novel adsorbent, namely nanostructured layered sodium vanadosilicate, was synthesized for concurrent remove of Cu2+, Ni2+ and Co2+ from wastewater in a ternary system, and was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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Facile oxidative recovery of manganese as electrochemically active MnO2 from spent lithium-ion battery bioleachate by Ranganathan, Deepika, Roy, Joseph Jegan, Cao, Bin, Srinivasan, Madhavi

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) characterizations of recovered precipitate from optimized persulfate treatment of bioleachate solution using 0.3 M sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8) have confirmed it to be MnO2 of 90% purity comprising δ-MnO2 and γ-MnO2 phases, possessing distinct spherical nanoflower morphology. …”
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Synthesis of noble metal-based nanocomposites for enhanced catalytic performance by Liu, Ye

“…The as-synthesized materials were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and many other techniques. …”
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Bio-modification of sand for cement grouting by Ng, Samuel Joel Rui Ming

“…The first objective was investigated by comparing the compressive strength of 5 batches of lean concrete cubes made with MICP treated river sand, each batch being treated 1 to 5 times respectively, with a control sample of untreated cubes. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis of the 5 batches was also done to examine the amount of calcium carbonate precipitated on the river sand. …”
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Performance of epoxy-based self-healing mortar by Ariffin, Nur Farhayu

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Geotechnical and micro-structural behaviour of chemically stabilized tropical residual soil by Latifi, Nima

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Physico-chemical and microstructure of artificial soils stabilised with lime-zeolite by Felix Ling, Ngee Leh

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Exploring enhanced syngas production via the catalytic performance of metal-doped X-Ni/CeO2 (X = Zr, La, Sr) in the dry reforming of methane by Manan, Wan Nabilah, Wan Isahak, Wan Nor Roslam, Yaakob, Zahira, Samidin, Salma, Ahmad, Khairul Naim, Latif, Mohd Nor, Aldoghachi, Ali Faris, Taufiq-Yap, Yun Hin

“…A range of analyses, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 physisorption, H2 temperature-programmed reduction, CO2 temperature-programmed desorption, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, were employed to characterize the physicochemical properties of the catalysts. …”

A comprehensive study of laser irradiated hydrothermally synthesized 2D layered heterostructure V2O5(1−x)MoS2(x) (X = 1–5%) nanocomposites for photocatalytic application by Jameel, Muhammad Hasnain, Yasin, Aqeela, Samia, Mayzan, Mohd Zul Hilmi, Roslan, Muhammad Sufi, Esa, Fahmiruddin, Agam, Mohd Arif, Mohd Zaid, Mohd Hafiz, Althubeiti, Khaled, Aljohani, Mohammed

“…The crystal phase and layered structures of the V2O5(1−x)MoS2(x) (X = 1–5% w/w) nanocomposites samples were verified by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy respectively. …”
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Studies on the physicochemical, biomechanical and biological properties of novel decellularized bovine scaffold for bone regeneration by Qabbani, Ali Abdul Qader Hameed Al

“…Various analyses, including histology, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, were performed to evaluate the scaffolds. …”
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Biomarkers and cognition study, Singapore (BIOCIS): protocol, study design, and preliminary findings by Leow, Yi Jin, Wang, J. D. J., Vipin, Ashwati, Sandhu, Gurveen Kaur, Soo, See Ann, Kumar, Dilip, Mohammed, Adnan Azam, Zailan, Fatin Zahra, Lee, Faith Phemie Hui En, Ghildiyal, Smriti, Liew, Shan Yao, Dang, Chao, Tanoto, Pricilia, Tan, Isabelle Yu Zhen, Chong, Wayne Freeman Weien, Kandiah, Nagaendran

“…Participants will undergo assessments to characterise biomarkers of dementia through neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, cognitive assessments, behavioural and lifestyle profiles, retinal scans and microbiome indicators. Results: Since commencement of recruitment in February 2022, 1148 participants have been enrolled, comprising 1012 Chinese, 62 Indian, and 35 Malay individuals. …”
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Swept-source Raman spectroscopy of chemical and biological materials by Song, Jeonggeun, So, Peter T. C., Yoo, Hongki, Kang, Jeon Woong

“…Furthermore, we performed scans across the cross-section of swine tissue to generate a biological tissue mapping plot, providing information about the composition of swine tissue. …”
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Nanoscale Origins of Thermal Transport Phenomena for Hybrid Layered Perovskites by Dahod, Nabeel S.

“…I first present an experimental investigation into the thermal and structural stability of these 2D LHPs near room temperature using differential scanning calorimetry and x-ray diffraction. This analysis reveals near-room temperature melting transitions isolated to the organic component of the nanomaterials. …”
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Charge storage and transport mechanisms in printable supercapacitors by Wee, Grace Tsyh Ying

“…The role of these nanomaterials in charge transport, electrical double layer formation, pseudocapacitive properties, charge retention, and rapid charging and discharging has been investigated through various materials and electrochemical characterization techniques such as field-emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Design and simulation of plasmonic metamaterials for sub-wavelength imaging in the visible range by Li, Dongdong

“…Both numerical simulations and theoretical analysis showed that the proposed unidirectional SPPs generator could be used as a scanning probe for high performance imaging. At 533 nm, a resolution of 45 nm and a magnification of 41 were demonstrated. …”
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Thermodynamic modelling of adsorption isotherms and kinetics for gas storage and cooling applications by Sun, Baichuan

“…Secondly, the thermo physical properties of adsorbents, including AQSOA-type zeolites, HKUST-1 and MIL-101(Cr) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), are verified and characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), N2 ad/desorption isotherms and thermo gravimetric analyzer (TGA). …”
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Identification of proteins and genes as potential biomarkers in brown-marbled grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus forsskal) resistance to Vibrio sp by Low, Chen Fei

“…Skin lesion specimens observed under the scanning electron microscope revealed disintegration of skin around the lesion, and presence of bacterial cells under high magnification of 6000X. …”
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Composting evaluation of oil palm empty fruit bunches with palm oil effluent anaerobic sludge by Wan Razali, Wan Aizuddin

“…The process performance was further evaluated by structure degradation analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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