How can you identify CeO from FTIR?
This page summarizes the recurring FTIR evidence reported for CeO, including the most frequent peaks, supporting functional groups, and literature-backed interpretation patterns. It is a structured evidence page, not a claim of automatic single-spectrum certainty.
Backed by 10 cited sources
Quick answer
CeO is usually reported with a recurring pattern of peaks and functional-group evidence. The most useful approach is to cross-check at least two characteristic peaks before treating it as a match, then verify whether the full spectrum still fits the same material family.
Peak interpretation
Possible materials / groups
| Functional group | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyl (O-H) | 8 |
| Methacrylate | 8 |
| Acetate | 8 |
| Metal oxygen | 7 |
| Alkyl C-H | 5 |
| Carboxyl (COOH) | 5 |
| C-O single bond | 5 |
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 5 |
Spectrum logic
The logic here is evidence aggregation: repeated literature mentions of CeO, repeated peak positions, and repeated functional-group associations. A strong material hypothesis should still be supported by multiple peaks that agree with each other, not by one headline band alone.
Real-world usage
This page is designed for polymer identification, incoming-material QC, unknown plastic analysis, recycled-content review, and literature-backed interpretation of reference spectra.
Common mistakes
- Calling a material match too early because one famous peak is present.
- Ignoring sample prep, fillers, oxidation, water, or additives that can change the apparent pattern.
- Using literature evidence without checking whether your own sampling mode and spectrum quality are comparable.
Verification advice
Use DSC, GC-MS, or TGA to validate the material hypothesis when the peak pattern is ambiguous or mixed.
Literature behind this page
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confidence 3.6
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Promoting Effect of CeO<sub>2</sub> in Combustion Synthesized Pt/CeO<sub>2</sub> Catalyst for CO Oxidation DOI: 10.1021/jp022132f -
confidence 3.6
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Antimicrobial potential of green synthesized CeO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles from <em>Olea europaea</em> leaf extract DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S113508 -
confidence 3.6
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Optimizing Sustainable Energy Generation in Ethanol Fuel Cells: An Exploration of Carrageenan with TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles and Ni/CeO<sub>2</sub> Composites DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01188 -
confidence 3.6
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Atomically Dispersed Pd–O Species on CeO<sub>2</sub>(111) as Highly Active Sites for Low-Temperature CO Oxidation DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.7b02001 -
confidence 3.6
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Metal–organic framework-derived CeO <sub>2</sub> –ZnO catalysts for C <sub>3</sub> H <sub>6</sub> -SCR of NO: an <i>in situ</i> DRIFTS study DOI: 10.1039/c9ra03103k -
confidence 2.8
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Synthesis, Optical, Chemical and Thermal Characterizations of PMMA-PS/CeO2 Nanoparticles Thin Film DOI: 10.3390/polym13071158 -
confidence 2.8
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Miri 和 Sarani - 2018 - Biosynthesis, characterization and cytotoxic activ DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.04.063 -
confidence 2.8
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Synthesis of Lipase-Immobilized CeO2 Nanorods as Heterogeneous Nano-Biocatalyst for Optimized Biodiesel Production from Eruca sativa Seed Oil DOI: 10.3390/catal10020231 -
confidence 2.8
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Synthesis, characterization and sintering behavior influencing mechanical, thermal and physical properties of pure cordierite and cordierite-ceria DOI: 10.1007/s40145-015-0127-3 -
confidence 2.8
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The chemistry concerned with the sonochemical-assisted synthesis of CeO$_{2}$/poly(amic acid) nanocomposites DOI: 10.3906/kim-1306-33
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