Development of cellulose-supported Pd-nanocatalyst for the heck coupling and michael addition reactions by Sarkar, Shaheen M., Rahman, Md Lutfor, Hasan, Kamrul, Rahman Khan, Md. Maksudur, O’Reilly, Emmet J., Mohd Hasbi, Ab Rahim

“…The PdNc-PHA catalyst was characterised using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) analyses. …”
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Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution by Khan, Nida, Sudhakar, Kumarasamy, Rizalman, Mamat

“…The bioplastic was then characterized using various analytical techniques, including Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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Synthesis of HTMS-HTES Hydrophobic Coating for Cotton and Polyester Fabrics via Sol-Gel Method by Nurul Hidayah, Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah, Wan Ismail

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysed functional groups while scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) examined surface morphology and elemental composition. …”
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Impact of dust deposition on PV performance and hotspot generation: I-V and thermal analysis with SEM and UV-VIS-NIR by Islam, Md. Imamul, Mohd Shawal, Jadin, Al Mansur, Ahmed

“…Morphological examination through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) unveiled irregularly shaped dust particles with varying size distributions, while energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) identified carbon, oxygen, aluminum, and silicon as major elemental constituents contributing to light absorption and scattering effects. …”
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Radiometer Calibration Using Colocated GPS Radio Occultation Measurements by Cahoy, K. L., Blackwell, W. J., Bishop, R., Cohen, B., Crail, C., Cucurull, L., Dave, P., DiLiberto, M., Erickson, N., Fish, C., Ho, S. P., Leslie, R. V., Milstein, A. B., Osaretin, I. A.

“…We present a new high-fidelity method of calibrating a cross-track scanning microwave radiometer using Global Positioning System (GPS) radio occultation (GPSRO) measurements. …”
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MS2 virus inactivation by atmospheric-pressure cold plasma using different gas carriers and power levels by Wu, Yan, Liang, Yongdong, Wei, Kai, Li, Wei, Yao, Maosheng, Zhang, Jue, Grinshpun, Sergey A.

“…MS2 viruses with and without the APCP exposure were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), and sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). …”
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Growth of myxococcus xanthus in continuous-flow-cell bioreactors as a method for studying development by Smaldone, Gregory T., Jin, Yujie, Whitfield, Damion L., Mu, Andrew Y., Wong, Edward C., Wuertz, Stefan, Singer, Mitchell

“…To demonstrate the versatility of our growth environment, we carried out time-lapse confocal laser scanning microscopy to visualize M. xanthus biofilm growth and fruiting body development, as well as fluorescence staining of exopolysaccharides deposited by biofilms. …”
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Multimaterial 3D-printed water electrolyzer with earth-abundant electrodeposited catalysts by Ambrosi, Adriano, Pumera, Martin

“…For the HER we deposited a thin film of Ni-MoS2 composite while a NiFe double hydroxide film is deposited on the anode. Scanning electron microscopy combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are employed to characterize the electrode surface before and after the electrodeposition with the catalysts. …”
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A post-treatment method to enhance the property of aerosol jet printed electric circuit on 3D printed substrate by Wang, Bing, Zhang, Haining, Choi, Joon Phil, Moon, Seung Ki, Lee, Byunghoon, Koo, Jamyeong

“…Different surface analysis methods including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to understand the effectiveness of the proposed method. …”
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Geometric influence of the laser-based powder bed fusion process in Ti6AL4V and AlSi10Mg by Chua, Zhong Yang, Moon, Seung Ki, Jiao, Lishi, Ahn, Il Hyuk

“…Microstructural characterisation of these samples is further evaluated via scanning electron microscopy. The results show that there is a signification relationship between material thermal properties, microstructure evolution, and mechanical properties with respect to the variation in wall thickness. …”
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Copper-nanoparticle-coated fabrics for rapid and sustained antibacterial activity applications by Gonçalves, Rui A., Ku, Joanne W. K., Zhang, Hao, Salim, Teddy, Oo, Guodong, Zinn, Alfred A., Boothroyd, Chris, Tang, Richard M. Y., Gan, Chee Lip, Gan, Yunn-Hwen, Lam, Yeng Ming

“…Our bacterial study was conducted using Staphylococcus aureus as a Gram-positive bacterium and Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa as Gram-negative bacteria. Scanning electron micrographs suggest bacterial damage, and bacterial DNA harvested after interaction with copper-coated fabrics indicates DNA fragmentation. …”
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Microstructures and performances of Ni-SiC coatings manufactured by laser cladding deposition by Liu, Tianxiang, Li, Huaxing, Xiao, Zhongmin

“…X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), micro-hardness meter, wear/friction tester and electrochemical workstation were used to examine the surface morphology, microhardness, wear and corrosion performances, and phase structure of the Ni-SiC coatings. …”
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High-yield synthesis and optical properties of g-C3N4 by Yuan, Yanwen, Zhang, Lulu, Xing, Jun, Utama, M. Iqbal Bakti, Lu, Xin, Du, Kezhao, Li, Yongmei, Hu, Xiao, Wang, Shijie, Genç, Aziz, Dunin-Borkowski, Rafal, Arbiol, Jordi, Xiong, Qihua

“…Using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), the chemical composition and crystallization of the as-produced g-C3N4 are demonstrated. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Biocomposite Films Based Polyvinyl Alcohol/Potato Starch Filled by Coffee Ground Waste by Asrofi, Mochamad, Arisandi, Hilmy Dzaki, Pradiza, Revvan Rifada, Junus, Salahuddin, Mahardika, Melbi, Amanda, Putri, Ilyas, R.A., Asyraf, M.R.M., Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan

“…Fracture morphological analysis via scanning electron microscopy confirmed these findings, revealing wave-like patterns and strong interfacial bonding between the matrix and filler at this concentration. …”
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Converting candlenut shell waste into graphene for electrode applications by Siburian, Rikson, Tarigan, Kerista, Manik, Yosia Gopas Oetama, Hutagalung, Fajar, Alias, Yatimah, Chan, Yong Ching, Chang, Boon Peng, Siow, Jonathan, Ong, Amanda Jiamin, Huang, Jingfeng, Paiman, Suriati, Goh, Boon Tong, Simatupang, Lisnawaty, Goei, Ronn, Tok, Alfred Iing Yoong, Raja Yahya, Mohd Fakharul Zaman, Bahfie, Fathan

“…The resulting graphene and Ce/graphene were characterized using various analytical methods, including Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), and Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV). …”
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Investigating the influence of CaO/CaF2 ratios on the synthesis of calcium-alumino-silicate-fluoride-based glass ceramics utilizing recyclable materials by Roslan, Zuraidah, Amin, Khamirul Matori, Mohd Zaid, Mohd Hafiz, Yaakob, Yazid, Kul, Esra, Loh, Zhi Wei, Zarzali Shah, Aishah, Ahmad Zahudi, Afrina Zulaikha

“…The waste materials and CASF glass ceramics were analyzed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. …”

Effect of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) as a Pozzolan on the Strength Improvement of Cement Stabilized Peat by Abu Talib, Mohd Khaidir, Arifin, Siti Nor Hidayah, Madun, Aziman, Md Dan, Mohd Firdaus, Pakir, Faizal

“…Laboratory tests including moisture content, organic content, fibre content, liquid limit, particle size analysis, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) together with Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis were experimented to investigate properties base of peatlands located at Pontian with the proportion of mixing ratio of RHA between 5% to 20%. …”
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Ethylene-vinyl acetate/poly (propylene carbonate) nanocomposites: effects of graphene oxide on microstructure, shape memory, and mechanical characteristics by Azizli, Mohammad Javad, Vafa, Ehsan, Parham, Somayeh, Rezaeeparto, Katayoon, Azizli, Fatemeh, Mohammad Hashemi, Mohammad Hashemi, Kamyab, Hesam, Chelliapan, Shreeshivadasan, Mohammad Amani, Ali, Honarkar, Hengameh, Mokhtary, Masoud

“…The morphologies of the synthesized nanocomposites were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which showed that adding GO/rGO hybrid made better uniformity in the matrix rather than GO and rGO. …”

Spent coffee grounds enhanced compressive strength of cement mortar: An optimization study by Yee, Jia Jun, Khong, Sheh Ching, Tee, Kong Fah, Jolius, Gimbun, Chin, Siew Choo

“…There is limited optimization study on the SCG addition in mortars, hence this study was performed to optimize the curing time and SCG addition in cement mortar to achieve the highest compressive strength through response surface methodology. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) characterization was carried out on the SCG particles to identify their physical properties. …”
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Computational modeling of low-density lipoprotein accumulation at the carotid artery bifurcation after stenting by Nasrul Hadi, Johari, Menichini, Claudia, Hamady, Mohamad S., Xu, Xiaoyun

“…Anatomically realistic geometric models of the carotid bifurcation were built based on pre- and post-stent computed tomography (CT) scans. The influence of stent design was investigated by virtually deploying two different types of stents (open- and closed-cell stents) into the same carotid bifurcation model. …”
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