A new Ti/H phase transformation in the H2 titanium alloy studied by x-ray diffraction, nuclear reaction analysis, elastic recoil detection analysis and scanning electron microscopy

ABSTRACTThin transparent and electrically conductive films of tin doped indium oxide (ITO) were made by sintering of nanoparticle dispersions. The resistivity decreased to 1–10-2 μcm upon treatment at 800°C, while the luminous transmittance remained high. The property evolution was connected with sintering and densification as studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Fluorescence and Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis.

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Dependence of the MoSe2 Formation on the Mo Orientation and the Na Concentration for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin-Film Solar Cells

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-865-f8.1 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 865 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Daniel Abou-Ras ◽

Debashis Mukherji ◽

Gernot Kostorz ◽

David Brémaud ◽

Marc Kälin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry ◽

Thin Film Solar Cells ◽

Elastic Recoil ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis ◽

X Ray ◽

Elastic Recoil Detection ◽

Detection Analysis ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Substrate Temperatures

AbstractThe formation of MoSe2 has been studied on polycrystalline Mo layers and on Mo single crystals in dependence of the Mo orientation, the Na concentration, and also as a function of the Se source and the substrate temperatures. The Mo substrates were selenized by evaporation of Se. The samples were analyzed by means of X-ray diffraction, Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, elastic recoil detection analysis, and by conventional and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the crystal structure and orientation of the MoSe2 layer change with increasing substrate temperature. However, the texture of MoSe2 does not depend on the orientation of the Mo substrate. It was also found that the MoSe2 growth is significantly influenced by the Na concentration at substrate temperatures of 450°C and 580°C.

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Effects of Embedded Helium on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Erbium Films

Nanomaterials ◽

10.3390/nano9111564 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 1564 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wenbo Fu ◽

Huahai Shen ◽

Liqun Shi ◽

Xiaosong Zhou ◽

Xinggui Long

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Elastic Recoil ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis ◽

X Ray ◽

Elastic Recoil Detection ◽

Grain Sizes ◽

Detection Analysis ◽

Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽

Transmission Electron

A series of helium (He) charged nanograin-sized erbium (Er) films were deposited by direct current (DC)-magnetron sputtering with different He/Ar mixture gases. The microstructure and mechanical properties of He-charged Er films were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and nanoindentation. The helium concentrations in Er films, determined by elastic recoil detection analysis (ERDA), ranged from 0 to 49.6%, with the increase in He:Ar flow ratio up to 18:1. The XRD results show that the grain sizes of Er films decreased with and increase in He content. The embedded He atoms induced the formation of spherical nanometer He bubbles, and the diameter of the He bubbles increased with the He content. The hardness and Young’s modulus increased and decreased with the decreasing grain sizes of polycrystalline Er–He films. The mechanisms of mechanical properties with respect to the grain size and He content were discussed based on the Hall–Petch formula and composite spheres model.

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Identification of calcium oxalate crystals in dried or fixed tobacco leaf

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100111550 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

pp. 288-289

Author(s):

Vicki L. Baliga ◽

Mary Ellen Counts

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Calcium Oxalate ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Polarized Light ◽

Calcium Oxalate Crystals ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Scanning Electron

Calcium is an important element in the growth and development of plants and one form of calcium is calcium oxalate. Calcium oxalate has been found in leaf seed, stem material plant tissue culture, fungi and lichen using one or more of the following methods—polarized light microscopy (PLM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and x-ray diffraction.Two methods are presented here for qualitatively estimating calcium oxalate in dried or fixed tobacco (Nicotiana) leaf from different stalk positions using PLM. SEM, coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS), and powder x-ray diffraction were used to verify that the crystals observed in the dried leaf with PLM were calcium oxalate.

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Environmental scanning electron microscopy of fresh human gallstones reveals new morphologies of precipitated calcium salts

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100131243 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 1322-1323

Author(s):

Howard S. Kaufman ◽

Keith D. Lillemoe ◽

John T. Mastovich ◽

Henry A. Pitt

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Environmental Scanning ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Calcium Salts ◽

Cholesterol Gallstones ◽

X Ray ◽

Ca Carbonate ◽

Scanning Electron

Gallstones contain precipitated cholesterol, calcium salts, and proteins. Calcium (Ca) bilirubinate, palmitate, phosphate, and carbonate occurring in gallstones have variable morphologies but characteristic windowless energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectra. Previous studies of gallstone microstructure and composition using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with EDX have been limited to dehydrated samples. In this state, Ca bilirubinates appear as either glassy masses, which predominate in black pigment stones, or as clusters, which are found mostly in cholesterol gallstones. The three polymorphs of Ca carbonate, calcite, vaterite, and aragonite, have been identified in gallstones by x-ray diffraction, however; the morphologies of these crystals vary in the literature. The purpose of this experiment was to study fresh gallstones by environmental SEM (ESEM) to determine if dehydration affects gallstone Ca salt morphology.Gallstones and bile were obtained fresh at cholecystectomy from 6 patients. To prevent dehydration, stones were stored in bile at 37°C. All samples were studied within 4 days of procurement.

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PENINGKATAN LAJU DISOLUSI ACYCLOVIR DENGAN METODE SISTEM DISPERSI PADAT MENGGUNAKAN POLOXAMER 188

SCIENTIA : Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan ◽

10.36434/scientia.v5i1.61 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Budi Setiawan ◽

Erizal Zaini ◽

Salman Umar

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Thermal Analysis ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Fourier Transform ◽

Differential Thermal Analysis ◽

Fourier Transform Infrared ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Poloxamer 188 ◽

X Ray ◽

Scanning Electron

Sebuah penelitian tentang sistem dispersi padat dari asiklovir dengan poloxamer 188 telah dilakukan formulasi dengan pencampuran secara fisika dengan rasio 1 : 1, 1 : 3, 1 : 5 dan dispersi padat 1 : 1, 1 : 3, 1 : 5 dan penggilingan 1:1 sebagai pembanding. Dispersi padat dibuat menggunakan metode pencairan (fusi), yang digabung dengan poloxamer 188 pada hotplate kemudian asiklovir dimasukkan ke dalam hasil poloxamer 188 lalu di kocok hingga membentuk masa homogen. Semua formula yang terbentuk termasuk asiklovir poloxamer 188 murni dianalisis karakterisasinya dengan Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), dan Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), kemudian pengambilan dilakukan (penentuan kadar) mengunakan spektrofotometer UV pada panjang gelombang 257,08 nm dan uji laju disolusi dengan aquadest bebas CO2 menggunakan metode dayung. Hasil pengambilan (penentuan kadar) menunjukkan bahwa semua formula memenuhi persyaratan farmakope Amerika edisi 30 dan farmakope Indonesia edisi 4 yaitu 95-110%. Sedangkan hasil uji laju disolusi untuk campuran fisik 1: 1, dan dispersi padat 1: 1, dan penggilingan 1: 1 menunjukkan peningkatan yang nyata dibandingkan asiklovir murni. Hal ini juga dapat dilihat dari hasil perhitungan statistik menggunakan analisis varian satu arah SPSS 17.

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Structural Characterization of Gallbladder Stones Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction

Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening ◽

10.2174/1386207321666180913113803 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (7) ◽

pp. 495-500 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hassan A. Almarshad ◽

Sayed M. Badawy ◽

Abdalkarem F. Alsharari

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Energy Dispersive ◽

Spectroscopic Techniques ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

X Ray ◽

Gallbladder Stones ◽

Pure Cholesterol ◽

Scanning Electron

Aim and Objective: Formation of the gallbladder stones is a common disease and a major health problem. The present study aimed to identify the structures of the most common types of gallbladder stones using X-ray spectroscopic techniques, which provide information about the process of stone formation. Material and Method: Phase and elemental compositions of pure cholesterol and mixed gallstones removed from gallbladders of patients were studied using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy combined with scanning electron microscopy analysis and X-ray diffraction. Results: The crystal structures of gallstones which coincide with standard patterns were confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Plate-like cholesterol crystals with laminar shaped and thin layered structures were clearly observed for gallstone of pure cholesterol by scanning electron microscopy; it also revealed different morphologies from mixed cholesterol stones. Elemental analysis of pure cholesterol and mixed gallstones using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the different formation processes of the different types of gallstones. Conclusion: The method of fast and reliable X-ray spectroscopic techniques has numerous advantages over the traditional chemical analysis and other analytical techniques. The results also revealed that the X-ray spectroscopy technique is a promising technique that can aid in understanding the pathogenesis of gallstone disease.

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Analytical study of Buddha sculptures in Jingyin temple of Taiyuan, China

Heritage Science ◽

10.1186/s40494-020-00471-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xiaojian Bai ◽

Chen Jia ◽

Zhigen Chen ◽

Yuxuan Gong ◽

Huwei Cheng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Energy Dispersive Spectrometry ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Ancient China ◽

X Ray ◽

Unique Style ◽

Scanning Electron

AbstractWith exquisite design and unique style, the painted sculptures of Tutang Buddha and two attendants Buddha in Jingyin Temple are precious cultural heritages of China. The sculpture of Tutang Buddha, which was carved from a mound and painted by ancient craftsmen, was rarely found in ancient China. However, due to natural and human factors, the sculptures were severely damaged. Obviously, they require urgent and appropriate protection and restoration. In this study, samples taken from the sculptures were analysed through multiple analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM–EDS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy (OM) and granulometry. The analysis results enable us to infer the techniques used by the craftsmen in making the sculptures and provide a reliable evidence for the conservation and future protection of these and similar sculptures.

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Preliminary Preparation and Characterization Studies of Cellulose from Merbau (Intsia bijuga)

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.620.314 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 620 ◽

pp. 314-319

Author(s):

Nur Amira Mamat Razali ◽

Fauziah Abdul Aziz ◽

Saadah Abdul Rahman

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Alkaline Treatment ◽

Raw Material ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Preliminary Preparation ◽

Characterization Studies ◽

Scanning Electron

Hardwood is wood from angiosperm trees. The characteristic of hardwood include flowers, endosperm within seeds and the production of fruits that contain the seeds. This paper aims to discuss the preparation and characterization of cellulose obtained from hardwood. The hardwood Merbau (Intsia bijuga) was chosen as raw material in this study. Alkaline treatment and delignification methods were used for the preparation of cellulose. Acid hydrolysis was employed to produce cellulose nanocrystal (CNC). The treated and untreated samples were characterized using x-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The final product, from both trated and untreated samples were then compared.

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