| Symbol | Description |
| SEM-EDS | Scanning electron microscope–energy dispersive spectroscope |
| 2D | 2-dimensions |
| 3D | 3-dimensions |
| ppm | Parts per million |
| Wt.% | Weight percent |
| AA | Acetyl acetone-tetra methyl ammonium chloride-methanol |
| TEA | Triethanolamine-tetramethylammonium chloride-methanol |
| MS | Methyl salicylate-salicylic acid-tetramethylammonium chloride-methanol |
| REM | Rare earth metals |