Showing papers in "Materials Today: Proceedings in 2016"

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of various deposition techniques on electrochromic and optical properties of Tungsten Oxide (WO 3 ) thin films is discussed. But, the application of WO 3 is not discussed.

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of heat treatment on the size, strain and band gap of iron oxide nanoparticles has been investigated with the help of UV-VIS spectroscopy and the results indicate that the direct variation of band gap with particle size is due to annealing effect which changes the phase, strain, and size of nanoparticles.

TL;DR: In this article, a new nanofluid is prepared by mixing Al 2 O 3 nanoparticles in conventional cutting fluid at different concentrations, which is characterized for its thermal conductivity and viscosity at all nanoparticle concentrations.

TL;DR: In this article, a nanofluid with superior thermal and tribological properties is developed by mixing TiO 2 nanoparticles in vegetable oil-water emulsion in different concentrations.

TL;DR: In this paper, a green route was successfully used to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles (α-FeOOOH, β-FeOOH and α-Fe2O3).

TL;DR: In this article, a fully inkjet-printed flexible Wheatstone bridge is used for temperature sensing on plastic substrates, where a carbon nanoparticle ink and a mixture of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythophene):poly(4-styrene-sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) thermal coefficient materials, respectively.

TL;DR: In this article, the structural properties of polyvinyl alcohol and water soluble polypyrrole (PPy) based Cerium oxide (CeO 2 ) nanocomposite films with different wt% were prepared by solution casting method.

TL;DR: In this article, a system consisting of silymarin-phospholipid complex prepared by solvent evaporation method was incorporated to formed phytosome shape vesicles using thin layer method.

TL;DR: In this paper, a GA approach is used for the optimization of the major process parameters of electric discharge machining (EDM) during machining of Carbon fiber based two phase epoxy composite.

TL;DR: A short description of intermetallic phases presented in cast and wrought nickel-based superalloys is given in this article, which can be divided into three main groups: i - primary and secondary carbides; ii - GCP (Geometrically Close-Packed); and iii - TCP (Topologically ClosePacked).

TL;DR: In this article, the microstructure of the Ti6Al4V alloy was studied and it was found that microstructural characteristics are related to the building process parameters, and the fatigue performance was evaluated as a function of build orientation.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of pH disparity on particle size variation was studied and the formation of cubic structured CuNPs with high crystalline nature was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.

TL;DR: In this paper, a simulation of magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) as engine mounts is presented, and a 4-parameter model is used to model the MRE mounts and the performance compared with passive or rubber mounts.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors adopted Taguchi's experimental design for achieving maximum micro-hardness values for AA6061/SiC surface composites fabricated using friction stir processing.

TL;DR: In this article, an experimental work has been carried out on a single cylinder, direct injection Diesel engine using Rice bran and Gracelariaverrucossa biodiesel blends under constant speed by varying the injection timings.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented a simulation study of thin films solar cells structure ZnO/CdS/CuIn(1-x)GaxSe2/CuIN( 1-y)GaySe2 based on alternated CIGS absorber layers, using one dimensional simulator SCAPS-1D.

TL;DR: In this paper, the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of 2-azido-1-phenylethanone (APE) has been recorded in the range 4000-400 cm -1 respectively.

TL;DR: In this paper, the structural, morphological, compositional and magnetic properties of synthesized nanoparticles are studied by powder XRD, FESEM, EDX, FTIR spectroscopy and VSM.

TL;DR: In this article, the synthesis of boron carbide, refractory and rare earth metal borides, their fabrication to consolidated shapes and determination of their properties, have been carried out in our laboratory and a brief review of these developments is presented.

TL;DR: In this paper, MWCNTs and Zinc Oxide nanoparticles having volume fraction 0.005%, 0.02%, and Gum Arabic surfactant were dispersed along with SAE 20W40 engine oil.

TL;DR: In this article, dual nano-sized particles reinforcement impacts on the fatigue life of AA7075-T651 grade aluminum alloy based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites (MMNCs) which is produced by emerging stir casting process.

TL;DR: In this paper, a new procedure for the synthesis of highly luminescent core/shell quantum dots (QDs) with maximal photoluminescence quantum yields was developed for nanotechnological applications in biosensing and multiphoton fluorescent imaging.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors synthesized TiO 2 via sol-gel method and tested it for removal of various heavy metal ions like As, Cd, Cr and Pb; highest adsorption and removal efficiency was obtained for Cd when analysed quantitatively using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.

TL;DR: In this paper, the structural and electronic properties of graphene oxide for different oxidations levels (25, 50, 75, 100%) using density functional calculations for electronic ground state and a statistical approach on carbon-carbon bond length obtained after the geometric optimization of graphene covered with epoxide and hydroxyl functional groups.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors have shown that the addition of graphene helped to improve the mechanical properties significantly when compared to reinforced Aluminium Alloy with SiCp, which can serve as a very good reinforcing agent and adds more stiffness.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report the applications of carbon nano materials in the field of sensing with special interest toward gas sensing, and describe the unique physical, chemical and morphological properties of carbon nanomaterials dedicating it as gas sensor.

TL;DR: In this paper, the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the aqueous extract of Sesbania grandiflora leaves was confirmed by the visualization of signatory yellow color formation from colorless solution and UV-Vis spectra.

TL;DR: In this article, the properties of synthesized nanoparticles were studied by XRD, FESEM, UV-visible, FTIR, and EDX, and the results are reported and discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, a photo degradation of Brilliant Blue under UV-Vis light radiation was performed by using ZnO nano wires on the surfaces and edges of graphene oxide sheets, simultaneously reduced directly capable of forming the graphene sheets.

TL;DR: In this paper, Rice Husk Ash (RHA) was used as a partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) which was obtained by combustion of rice husk at controlled temperature.