| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIMF | Computer-integrated Manufacturing Framework |
| OES | Optical Emission Spectroscopy |
| GC-MS | Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry |
| TBBM | Tight-binding Bond Model |
| AOU | Apparent Oxygen Utilization |
| PBII | Plasma-based Ion Implantation |
| SCANIIR | Surface Composition Analysis By Neutral And Ion Impact Radiation |
| EIA | Energy Information Administration (DOE) |
| SIGLE | System For Information On Grey Literature In Europe |
| SUS | Saybolt Unit Seconds (viscosity Measurement) |