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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
K. Chandramouli, B. Suryanarayana, P. V. S. K. Phanidhar Varma, Vemuri Raghavendra, K. A. Emmanuel, Paulos Taddesse, N. Murali, Tulu Wegayehu Mammo, D. Parajuli
Summary: Complex ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using sol-gel auto combustion technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed a single-phase cubic spinel structure with Fd-3m space group. The samples exhibited semiconductor properties with decreasing DC resistivity as temperature increased. Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) was used to characterize magnetic features.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Ozlem Yagci, Beril Eker Gumus, Munir Tasdemir
Summary: This study investigated the impact of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP) ratio on the thermal and dynamic mechanical properties of polypropylene/hollow glass spheres (PP/HGS) composites. It was found that increased MAPP content enhanced the dynamic mechanical and thermal oxidative aging properties of PP/HGS composites without altering the crystal structure according to X-ray diffraction results.
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Chemistry, Physical
R. Bhavani, N. Kanagathara, M. K. Marchewka, J. Janczak
Summary: The current research investigates the structural and spectroscopic characterization of the products formed in the aqueous solution of hydrazine and maleic acid. Both experimental and theoretical methods are used to analyze the structure and vibrational spectra. The study also explores the molecule's charge transfer and nonlinear attributes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Faping Li, Lisheng Liu, Zheming Yang, Shan Li
Summary: The study showed that the incorporation of 0.1% functionalized MWCNTs had the optimal influence on fluidity and mechanical behavior. Geopolymers with 0.1% functionalized MWCNTs experienced increased slump diameters and improved compressive and bending strengths compared to the reference geopolymer matrix.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Faping Li, Yiyan Lu, Zhenzhen Liu, Li Shan
Summary: The carbonation resistance of high ductility fly ash-based geopolymer was studied through accelerated carbonation experiment. The addition of modified MWCNTs and PVA fibers improved the carbonation resistance of the geopolymer at both micron and nanoscale. Under natural carbonation conditions, a reverse-diffusion phenomenon was observed, and the pH value of the carbonized zone increased from 8.1 to 11.5, indicating a significant improvement in carbonation resistance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
B. V. Padlyak, I. I. Kindrat, V. T. Adamiv, Y. O. Kulyk, I. M. Teslyuk, A. Drzewiecki, I. Stefaniuk
Summary: The Li2B4O7:Cu,Eu glass doped with 1.0 mol.% CuO and Eu2O3 impurities was investigated using XRD, EPR, optical absorption, and photoluminescence techniques. The local structure parameters were determined by analyzing XRD data. The results reveal the incorporation of Cu2+ and Cu+ ions in the Li2B4O7 glass, as evidenced by EPR and optical absorption spectroscopy. The optical properties, such as optical absorption spectrum, band gap, and Urbach energy, were also studied. The photoluminescence analysis showed the presence of broad blue emission from Cu+ ions and narrow emission bands from Eu3+ ions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roxana Rada, Horatiu Vermesan, Simona Rada, Cristian Leostean, Daniela Lucia Manea, Eugen Culea
Summary: There is growing interest in the opportunities to develop a circular economy by transforming construction and demolition wastes into new materials. This paper presents the preparation and characterization of iron-silicate composites using crushed glasses and iron and steel waste powders. The composites exhibited various crystalline phases and superparamagnetic properties. Overall, the paper contributes to the management and recycling of construction and demolition waste.
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Chemistry, Physical
N. Kanagathara, F. MaryAnjalin, V. Ragavendran, D. Dhanasekaran, R. Usha, R. Gowri Shankar Rao, M. K. Marchewka
Summary: This study investigated the structure and properties of aniline with arsenic acid molecular complex, revealing charge transfer and intermolecular interactions. Various analyses and calculations were performed on the compound, laying a foundation for further research.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Sumandeep Kaur, Vaibhav Katyal, Vaishakh Plakkot, Nisha Deopa, Aman Prasad, A. S. Rao
Summary: In this study, Sm3+ ions doped borosilicate glasses were synthesized with different concentrations (0.5 to 2.5 mol%) using the melt quench method. The structural analysis and optical properties of these glasses were studied, revealing characteristics such as amorphous nature, band gap energy, and photoluminescent excitation and emission peaks.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Salah M. El-Bahy, Javaria Arshad, Sana Munir, Khadija Chaudhary, Dalal Alhashmialameer, Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Muhammad Shahid
Summary: Bimetallic oxide BiSbO4 is a promising photocatalyst for environmental remediation, showing efficient degradation capabilities. XRD, SEM, and FT-IR techniques were employed to analyze the synthesized material.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ramandeep Kaur, R. B. Rakesh, Sachin G. Mhatre, Vijeta Bhatia, Dinesh Kumar, Harpreet Singh, Supreet Pal Singh, Ashok Kumar
Summary: Trivalent neodymium ion activated glasses were synthesized and studied for their structural, physical, optical, and thermoluminescence properties. One sample was identified as a potential candidate for radiation dosimetry based on its linear dose response curve.
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Chemistry, Physical
G. Sridevi, R. R. Saravanan, S. Gunasekaran
Summary: This study reported the synthesis and characterization of (E)-N'-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzylidene)isonicotinohydrazide (3E4HBINH) using techniques such as single crystal X-ray crystallography, FT-IR, DFT, MEP, UV-Vis, molecular docking, and ADME properties. The structure of 3E4HBINH belongs to the monoclinic system with space group P21/c. 3E4HBINH was found to interact well with the catalytic part of human HMG-CoA reductase based on small molecule docking studies. The calculated vibrational frequencies, molecular electrostatic potential, and optimized geometry of 3E4HBINH showed good agreement with experimental values.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Y. Gomathy, A. Chandrasekaran, M. Aravinthraj, J. Udayaseelan
Summary: The mineralogical analysis of archaeological pottery sherds from the Kundureddiyur archaeological site in Tamil Nadu, India revealed the presence of quartz, calcite, kaolinite, magnetite, and hematite minerals. XRD and FTIR characterization studies provided insights into the firing conditions and temperatures reached during manufacturing, with all samples fired below 900°C. EDS analysis confirmed the firing temperature by identifying major elements in the pottery samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathy Surya, Arumugam Sundaramanickam, Ajith Nithin, Parthasarathy Iswarya
Summary: Synthetic plastics have become hazardous wastes, posing a threat to environmental health, so alternatives are needed. This study aimed to prepare corn starch-based bioplastics using fish scales as an alternative to synthetic plastics. Different bioplastic films containing various percentages of fish scale powder and corn starch were prepared and analyzed for their properties. The mixture of fish scale powder and corn starch powder in the ratio of 1:3 yielded the best results, making it a viable alternative to synthetic plastics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. A. Menazea, Hala A. Ibrahium, Nasser S. Awwad, Moustapha Eid Moustapha, M. O. Farea, Majed A. Bajaber
Summary: Polymer mixtures were used to create PEO/CS/Fe3O4 nanocomposites with good electrical characteristics and conductivity, by producing Fe3O4 nanoparticles through laser ablation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanbin Wang, Xinyou Huang, Ziqiu Cheng, Penghui Chen, Yuyang Chen, Junhao Ye, Haohong Chen, Zhenzhen Zhou, Denis Yu Kosyanov, Jiang Li
Summary: Uniform Al2O3-Ce:LuAG composite phosphor ceramics (CPCs) with excellent luminescent properties and thermal stability have been successfully synthesized in this study, showing great potential for application in solid-state laser lighting.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi, Mazhar Ali Kalyar, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Aayesha Shoukat, Rubaila Waseem, Muhammad Aslam
Summary: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite strips embedded with graphene nanosheets and copper-ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using solution casting technique. Laser pulse irradiations were then applied to modify the structural, optical, and electrical properties of the strips, showing potential for optoelectronic devices.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunru Chen, Jialing Wu, Jiajia Wang, Shihui Ma, Hongwei Yu
Summary: This paper investigates the angular non-critical phase-matching second-harmonic-generation properties of Ba3(ZnB5O10)PO4 crystal and explores its potential applications in the output spectral regions.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qun Jing, Menglin Zhu, Lu Li, Xu Ji, Haiming Duan, Henglei Chen, Ming-Hsien Lee
Summary: The paper introduces two new nonlinear optical materials, MZnPO4 (M = Rb, Cs), synthesized by cation substitution. These materials exhibit a honeycomb-like structure and show mild SHG responses with short absorption edges. The thermal properties, IR spectra, and theoretical calculations of the materials are also discussed.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Camila Ianhez-Pereira, Akhil Kuriakose, Ariano De Giovanni Rodrigues, Ana Luiza Costa Silva, Ottavia Jedrkiewicz, Monica Bollani, Marcio Peron Franco de Godoy
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the crystalline changes induced by ultrafast laser micromachining on manganese oxide thin films using micro-Raman spectroscopy. The results show that laser-writing is effective in locally modifying low-crystallinity films and increasing crystallite sizes, highlighting an interesting approach to evaluate laser-induced structural modifications on metal oxide thin films.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kamal Bansal, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Param Jeet Singh, Mohit Tyagi, Sukhpal Singh
Summary: A novel Sm3+ activated oxyfluoride glass was synthesized and its structure and properties were analyzed. The glass showed potential applications in lasers, optical temperature sensing, and high-energy scintillators.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingjian Wang, Zhixu Wu, Jiawei Zhu, Yubin Kang, Mengqiang Cai, Yong Xia, Hui Deng
Summary: Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) has been investigated as a promising material for visible light photodetectors due to its non-toxicity, stability, and high absorption coefficient. In this study, we systematically explored the impact of key parameters on the performance of Sb2S3 devices using simulation and successfully fabricated self-powered photodetectors with high responsivity and specific detectivity. Furthermore, we demonstrated the application of the Sb2S3 detector in a scanning imaging system, showcasing its potential for developing new types of visible light detectors and imaging systems.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
O. I. Sallam, R. M. Ahmed
Summary: The 20NaF-60P2O5-20Na2O fluorophosphate glass systems doped with 3 wt% of CoO and NiO were investigated for their optical parameters before and after gamma irradiation. The presence of defects within the glass network and the addition of transition metals were found to affect the properties of the composites. After irradiation, a red shift was observed in the dissipation factor spectrum. The energy lost at the surface of the composites was larger than the energy lost within the constituent materials. All investigated composites showed insulating behavior and exhibited increased nonlinear optical parameters after irradiation, with the CoO-doped composite showing the highest values.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fahimeh Ahmadi, Zeinab Ebrahimpour, Asghar Asgari, Bao Van
Summary: In this study, Er3+-doped sulfophosphate glasses containing titanium nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized. The impact of AgNPs on the physical and structural characteristics, optical absorption and emission features, and photocatalytic activity of the glasses were investigated. The results showed that the addition of AgNPs enhanced the emission intensity of the glasses, with the system containing 0.04 mol% of AgNPs exhibiting optimal performance. Furthermore, the presence of AgNPs and TiO2 NPs in the glass matrix positively affected the photocatalytic performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Li, Rongfei Huang, Wei Yuan, Shaoqiang Zheng, Wenlu Liao, Huiying Xu, Zhiping Cai
Summary: This study reports the first realization of an 868 nm Pr:YLF laser pumped by an InGaN blue laser diode. The laser achieved a maximum power of 641 mW with stable output and good beam quality. The experimental results were in agreement with theoretical simulations.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bhishma Karki, Youssef Trabelsi, Amrindra Pal, Sofyan A. Taya, Ram Bharos Yadav
Summary: This study proposes an SF11 Prism- Ag- ZnO nanowires-CeO2-Sensing layer-based surface plasmon resonance sensor for measuring dopamine concentration in human blood. The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity and detection accuracy, and holds significant importance for early diagnosis of neurological diseases.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Taoufiq, A. Soussi, A. Elfanaoui, A. Ait Hssi, S. Baoubih, A. Ihlal, K. Bouabid
Summary: In this study, the effect of copper doping within ZnS on glass substrates was investigated through experimental and theoretical approaches. Pure ZnS and Cu-doped ZnS films with varying copper concentrations were deposited on glass substrates using the SILAR technique. The structural, morphological, and optical properties of the films were characterized, and the theoretical FP-LAPW method based on density functional theory was employed to study the properties of copper-doped ZnS.