A detailed characterization of congenital defects and mortality following moderate X-ray doses during neurulation

Natural zeolites combined with the magnetic iron oxides are prepared by a chemical coprecipitation process. A detailed characterization of our magnetically modified zeolite (MMZ) is given, including powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The results reveal that in comparison with Na-zeolite, the structure of MMZ has no obvious change but its surface area increases from 25.13 m2g-1to 100.90 m2g-1. The adsorption properties of MMZ to Pb2+and Cu2+were studied. The results show that the maximum loading capacities for Pb2+and Cu2+in the initial concentration range are 123.74 and 14.633 mg g-1, respectively. The MMZ can be used as an adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions from industrial effluents or municipal waters, and the saturated adsorbent is separated from the medium by a simple magnetic process.

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Solvothermal Synthesis and Luminescence Properties of Gd2O2S:RE3+ (RE3+=Eu3+/Tb3+) Hollow Sphere

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.807.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 807 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Guang Xi Xu ◽

Xiao Tong Sang ◽

Jing Bao Lian ◽

Nian Chu Wu ◽

Xue Zhang

Keyword(s):

Solvothermal Synthesis ◽

Solvothermal Method ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Hollow Spheres ◽

Hollow Structure ◽

Molar Ratio ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

Electronic Microscope

Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions singly activated Gd2O2S hollow spheres have been successfully synthesized via solvothermal method by using Gd (NO3)3, Eu (NO3)3, Tb (NO3)3 and thiourea as raw materials. Detailed characterization of the as-prepared samples were obtained by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electronic microscope (TEM) and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The results demonstrate that at 220 oC for 24 h, the molar ratio of thiourea/Gd3+ has no significant impact on the phase composition of Gd2O2S products. With the reaction time increased from 6 h to 24 h, the morphology of Gd2O2S samples changed from ellipsoidal to near-spheroidal structure, but still remained hollow structure. PL results show that the strongest emission peaks for Gd2O2S:Eu3+ and Gd2O2S:Tb3+ samples were centered at 625 nm and 545 nm, corresponding to the 5D0→7F2 transition of Eu3+ ions and 5D4→7F5 transition of Tb3+ ions, respectively. The quenching concentrations for Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions were 12% and 6%, which can be attributed to the exchange interaction for Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions, respectively.

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SPECTROMETRIC INVESTIGATION OF PIGMENTS AND SUBSTRATA IN WOOD PAINTINGS

International Journal of Modern Physics Conference Series ◽

10.1142/s2010194514601343 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 ◽

pp. 1460134

Author(s):

CATALINA CHIOJDEANU ◽

ANGELA VASILESCU ◽

MIHAELA MANEA ◽

FLORIN CONSTANTIN ◽

JAMES SALIBA

Keyword(s):

Blue Pigment ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

Combined Use ◽

Ft Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Formed Part ◽

Identification Techniques ◽

Ft Raman

A polychrome and gilded wooden artifact was found, in a heavily deteriorated state, in the stores of the Mdina Cathedral Museum, Malta. The object represents two zoomorphic angels holding a coat of arms. Stylistically, the artifact matches with parts of a late 16th century Organ balcony, currently exhibited at the same Museum. The present study aims to establish whether or not the newly recovered artifact might have formed part of the balcony ensemble by means of material identification techniques. The combined use of XRF, FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy ensure a detailed characterization of the material used. In the case of pigments, for both artifacts the blue pigment was smalt, while cinnabar was used for red and flesh tones. The metallic decorative parts of the panels are gilded, confirmed by the presence of Au peaks in the X-ray spectra. The supporting structure of both artifacts was manufactured from poplar wood.

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Detailed characterization of the early x-ray emission of a plasma produced by point-like laser irradiation of solid Al targets

Physics of Plasmas ◽

10.1063/1.1987618 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 083101 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

L. Labate ◽

C. A. Cecchetti ◽

M. Galimberti ◽

A. Giulietti ◽

D. Giulietti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Laser Irradiation ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray

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Characterization of a Lignite Ash from the Metc Gasifier I. Mineralogy

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-43-165 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gregory J. McCarthy ◽

Lindsay P. Keller ◽

Robert J. Stevenson ◽

Kevin C. Galbreath ◽

Aaron L. Steinwand

Keyword(s):

Microprobe Analysis ◽

Electron Microprobe Analysis ◽

Operating Conditions ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

Large Numbers ◽

Inorganic Constituents ◽

Micrometer Scale

AbstractUtilization or disposal of gasification ash requires detailed characterization of its chemistry and phase formation (mineralogy). A North Dakota lignite ash produced in the Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC) gasifier has been studied in detail by x-ray diffraction and electron microprobe analysis. The ash was coarse (84% of grains larger than 1.0 mm) but a typical grain was composed of a dozen or more crystalline phases with dimensions on the micrometer scale as well as less abundant glass phases. Hard centimeter-size clinkers suggested partial melting followed by crystallization. Silicates (dicalcium silicates (C2S), merwinite, Ca-Na-silicate (CNS), quartz), aluminosilicates (melilite, nepheline, carnegieite), oxides (ferrite spinels, periclase, hematite), calcite and minor zeolites comprised the dominant mineralogy. Microprobe analyses were obtained for large numbers of grains of the C2S phases, CNS, merwinite, melilite, ferrite spinels and calcite. The remaining phases had crystal sizes too small for analysis. A model is proposed for the genesis of this ash based on the inorganic constituents of lignite and the gasifier operating conditions.

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Detailed Componential Characterization of Extractable Species with Organic Solvents from Wheat Straw

International Journal of Analytical Chemistry ◽

10.1155/2017/7305682 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Yong-Chao Lu ◽

Yao Lu ◽

Zhao-Lin Lu ◽

Xian-Yong Wei

Keyword(s):

Wheat Straw ◽

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Energy Dispersive Spectrometry ◽

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

Componential Analysis ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Total Extractives

Componential analysis of extractives is important for better understanding the structure and utilization of biomass. In this investigation, wheat straw (WS) was extracted with petroleum ether (PE) and carbon disulfide (CS2) sequentially, to afford extractable fractions EFPE and EFCS2, respectively. Detailed componential analyses of EFPE and EFCS2 were carried out with Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). Total extractives were quantified 4.96% by weight compared to the initial WS sample. FTIR and GC/MS analyses results showed that PE was effective for the extraction of ketones and waxes derived compounds; meanwhile CS2 preferred ketones and other species with higher degrees of unsaturation. Steroids were enriched into EFPE and EFCS2 with considerable high relative contents, namely, 64.52% and 79.58%, respectively. XPS analysis showed that most of the C atoms in extractives were contained in the structures of C-C, C-COOR, and C-O. TEM-EDS and EPMA analyses were used to detect trace amount elements, such as Al, Si, P, S, Cl, and Ca atoms. Detailed characterization of extractable species from WS can provide more information on elucidation of extractives in biomass.

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X-Ray Characterization of Buried δ Layers

Surface Review and Letters ◽

10.1142/s0218625x98000281 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 05 (01) ◽

pp. 145-149 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

J. Falta ◽

D. Bahr ◽

G. Materlik ◽

B. H. Müller ◽

M. Horn-Von Hoegen

Keyword(s):

Lattice Constant ◽

Linear Dependence ◽

Standing Waves ◽

Interface Roughness ◽

Tetragonal Distortion ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

Lattice Position

A combination of measurements of crystal truncation roda and X-ray standing waves has been used for a detailed characterization of buried Ge δ layers on Si(001). Measurements of crystal truncation rods reveal the interface roughness, the δ layer lattice constant and the δ layer concentration. From measurements with X-ray standing waves the dopant lattice position and crystallinity of the δ layer are determined. We find a linear dependence of the local tetragonal distortion of the Ge bonding in the δ layer on the Ge concentration in the layer.

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STUDY OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL NANOCOATED COLD PLASMA TREATED POLYESTER COTTON BLENDED CURTAINS

Surface Review and Letters ◽

10.1142/s0218625x16500360 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (05) ◽

pp. 1650036 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

HAFEEZULLAH MEMON ◽

NAVEETA KUMARI

Keyword(s):

Plasma Treatment ◽

Cold Plasma ◽

Antibacterial Property ◽

Polyester Fabric ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Detailed Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

The Past ◽

Made In

Over the past decade, considerable progress has been made in the applications of TiO2nanoparticles to get the multifunctional textiles. This paper presents the consequences of pretreatment of polyester fabric using cold plasma in the presence of oxygen — which might be beneficial for bonding nanoparticles over the polyester cotton blended curtains. Moreover, this paper presents the primary technique for suspending titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles into nanosilica sol for nanocoating of polyester cotton blended curtains. In addition, the detailed characterization of nanocoating has been made using Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD); and the consequences of nanocoating with and without plasma treatment for enhancing the different properties i.e. antistatic, anti UV and antibacterial property are discussed. Furthermore, the consequences of nanocoating with and without plasma treatment on the mechanical properties have also been discussed.

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