| Acronym | Meaning |
| XPES | X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
| DSTD | Dynamic Surface Tension Detection |
| SCAPS | Site Characterization And Analysis Penetrometer System |
| ICAC | Institute Of Clean Air Companies |
| ANPR | Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Receptor |
| UOFMN | Unified Organically Functionalized Mesoporous Network |
| RTA | Rapid Thermal Annealing |
| PFE | Pressurized Fluid Extraction |
| CTZ | Coastal Transition Zone |
| PXRD | Powder X-ray Diffraction |