How can you identify CeO2 from FTIR?
This page summarizes the recurring FTIR evidence reported for CeO2, 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 17 cited sources
Quick answer
CeO2 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) | 20 |
| Acetate | 13 |
| Methacrylate | 12 |
| Carbonate | 12 |
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 11 |
| C-O single bond | 8 |
| Metal oxygen | 8 |
| Carboxyl (COOH) | 6 |
Spectrum logic
The logic here is evidence aggregation: repeated literature mentions of CeO2, 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 4.8
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Antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of biocompatible ceria oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles in mouse fibroblast NIH3T3 and insulin resistant HepG2 cells DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.11.230 -
confidence 4.8
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Sorbent track: Quantitative monitoring of adsorbed VOCs under in-situ plasma exposure DOI: 10.1038/srep31888 -
confidence 4.8
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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 -
confidence 3.6
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Investigation on the structural properties of CeO2 nanofibers via CTAB surfactant DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2015.07.099 -
confidence 3.6
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Longer ozonolysis time induced CeO<sub>2</sub> hexagonal nanostructures from nanocubes DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.12.057 -
confidence 3.6
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An efficient chemical sensor based on CeO2 nanoparticles for the detection of acetylacetone chemical DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114089 -
confidence 3.6
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Chandar 和 Jayavel - 2013 - C(14)TAB-assisted CeO2 mesocrystals self-assembly DOI: 10.1007/s13204-012-0131-7 -
confidence 3.6
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Farra 等 - 2013 - Understanding CeO2 as a Deacon catalyst by probe m DOI: 10.1039/C2CP42767B -
confidence 3.6
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Kastrinaki 等 - 2015 - Assessing the axonal translocation of CeO2 and SiO DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S93663 -
confidence 0.7
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Evaluation of Chemical Stability, Thermal Expansion Coefficient, and Electrical Properties of Solid State and Wet-Chemical Synthesised Y and Mn -codoped CeO2 for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.05.173
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