Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mamta Dahiya, Rohit Kumar, Dheeraj Kumar, Dinesh Kumar, Neeraj Khare
Summary: The addition of NaNbO3 nanorods to YBCO superconductor composites can enhance critical current and pinning force, attributed to the creation of artificial pinning centers by NaNbO3 nanorods. The maximum enhancement in critical current and pinning force is achieved with the addition of 0.5wt% nanorods.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mamta Dahiya, Rohit Kumar, Dheeraj Kumar, Alok K. Jha, Neeraj Khare
Summary: In this study, the addition of NaNbO3 nanostructures in different forms to YBCO polycrystalline samples was found to significantly enhance the flux pinning properties of the YBCO compound. The critical current density was increased by approximately 2.6 times with the addition of NaNbO3 NPs or NRs, with NPs showing better improvement compared to NRs. The maximum pinning force was observed for the composite sample with 0.5% NPs throughout the applied field range.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
R. Algarni, E. Hannachi, Y. Slimani, M. A. Almessiere, F. Ben Azzouz
Summary: The addition of Dy2O3 nanoparticles during solid-state reaction route significantly improves the critical current density and flux pinning capacity of polycrystalline superconductor samples, while delaying the onset of the liquid vortex regime.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sarah A. Alotaibi, Yassine Slimani, Essia Hannachi, Munirah A. Almessiere, Ghulam Yasin, Fatimah O. Al-qwairi, Munawar Iqbal, Faten Ben Azzouz
Summary: The study prepared YBCO samples with 0.1 wt% artificial BTO and WO3 nanoparticles via solid-state reaction route, analyzed their phase purity and microstructure using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the addition of BTO and WO3 nanoparticles improved superconducting performance, increasing Hc(2) to 3.4 T and J(cinter)(0) to 5.10 kA/cm(2).
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
E. Hannachi, M. A. Almessiere, Y. Slimani, Rahaf B. Alshamrani, Ghulam Yasin, F. Ben Azzouz
Summary: This study investigates the impact of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) addition on the morphological, structural, magnetic, and electrical properties of the YBa2Cu3O7-delta (YBCO) bulk system. The results show that CNTs do not affect the orthorhombic structure of YBCO but can enhance critical temperatures and superconducting properties. The addition of a small amount of CNTs significantly improves critical current density and blocking force in the YBCO system.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yingwei Chen, Ling Shao, Guomeng Zhao, Qijie Liu, Yingqi Huang, Zhenzhong Liu, Liu Zhu, Tianle Wang, Beibei Zheng
Summary: Superconducting Bi-2223 powders were prepared by wet ball milling, resulting in thinner grains compared to hand grinding. The optimal preparation conditions were found, which are crucial for mass production of high-quality single-phase Bi-2223 precursor powders at a lower cost.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Rongtie Huang, Jing Chen, Zhiyong Liu, Wenzhi Dou, Ning Zhang, Chuanbing Cai
Summary: In this study, monodisperse BaZrO3 (BZO) nanocrystals were successfully introduced into superconducting tapes as effective pinning centers. The superconducting performances of BZO-added tapes were systematically investigated and it was found that the 5% BZO addition showed the best performance. The BZO addition strategy can be extended to different types of samples and is valuable for in-field applications.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yassine Slimani, Essia Hannachi, Munirah A. Almessiere, Haya S. Aldosari, Sarah A. Alotaibi, Faten Ben Azzouz
Summary: This study investigates the enhancement of superconducting properties of Y123 composite films by introducing SiO2 nanoparticles. The addition of SiO2 particles significantly affects the critical current density versus magnetic field relationship and enhances the pinning mechanism of the films. Important critical physical parameters of the composite films were obtained through conductivity analysis.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
H. Rijckaert, M. Malmivirta, S. Banerjee, S. J. L. Billinge, H. Huhtinen, P. Paturi, K. De Buysser, I Van Driessche
Summary: Two different types of HfO2 nanocrystals were studied to investigate their effect on the structural defects in the YBCO matrix. The results showed that the crystallinity, lattice parameters, nanocrystal structures, and core diameter of the nanocrystals played a significant role in the formation of structural defects around the particles in the YBCO matrix, leading to different pinning performances.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
X. Xu, X. Peng, J. Rochester, M. D. Sumption, J. Lee, G. A. Calderon Ortiz, J. Hwang
Summary: A new type of Nb3Sn superconducting composite based on internal oxidation approach has shown superior performance to conventional Nb3Sn by utilizing oxide particles to refine grain size and enhance flux pinning. Factors such as selection of solute element, solute content, O content, and heat treatment influence microstructure and properties. Optimal results were achieved with Nb-Zr and Nb-Hf alloys for grain refinement and peak shift in flux pinning force.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Zhao, Yun Chen, Baojun Qin, Chunhao Hu, Guoqing Xia, Liang Hao, Xuecheng Ping
Summary: Three-dimensional carbon nanosheets (3D-CNS) were used to solve the agglomeration issue of 2D nanocarbon. The doping of 3D-CNS in MgB2 not only refined the grains but also provided effective flux pinning centers. However, the positive effect on critical current density at low fields was offset by the concentration of impurities.
Article
Physics, Applied
Guo-Zheng Li, Miao Wang
Summary: A novel preform compaction method based on a new type of divisible mould was employed for fabricating single-grain YBCO bulk superconductor. The divisible mould has natural superiority in eliminating macro-cracks and tiny cracks, as demonstrated by sample surface morphology and trapped field characterization. In addition, the divisible mould pressed sample exhibits higher levitation force and trapped field properties, indicating its potential to improve the bulk performance. The processing facility and sample reliability brought by the divisible mould are also highlighted, resulting in enhanced experimental efficiency and stability.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Mamta Dahiya, Rohit Kumar, Dheeraj Kumar, Dinesh Kumar, Neeraj Khare
Summary: This study investigates the impact of adding sodium niobate (NaNbO3) nanoparticles on the flux pinning properties of YBCO compound, showing no significant change in superconducting transition temperature but significant enhancement in critical current and pinning force values. The addition of NaNbO3 nanoparticles generates sufficient defect centers in the YBCO matrix, improving pinning properties in different temperature and field ranges.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND NOVEL MAGNETISM
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
P. Paturi, H. Huhtinen
Summary: We present a method to achieve the maximum critical current density, J(c), for YBa2Cu3O6+x (YBCO) thin films. By optimizing both the mean free path and the flux pinning structure, the maximum values can be reached.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Gaurav Kumar, Mamta Dahiya, Neeraj Khare
Summary: In this study, the effect of adding potassium niobate nanorods (KNbO3 NRs) to YBCO superconductor was investigated to improve flux pinning properties. The results showed that inserting a modest amount of KNbO3 NRs into the YBCO matrix significantly enhanced the critical current density (J(C)) and improved the pinning properties of the nanocomposites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Komal Rizwan, Muhammad Bilal, Yassine Slimani, Pau Loke Show, Sami Rtimi, Arpita Roy, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Increasing global concern over hazardous pollutants in water bodies due to their toxicity and threat to the environment has led to the need for new or upgraded remediation methods. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) utilizing highly reactive oxidizing radicals like center dot O and center dot OH have shown efficacy in the mineralization of dye pollutants. Sonolysis, a newer AOP that employs ultrasound irradiation for generating oxidizing radicals, has become a robust hybrid AOP for degrading environmental contaminants. This review focuses on the degradation of dyes through ultrasound-based AOPs and discusses different sono-based methods and their efficacy for wastewater treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Y. Slimani, M. A. Almessiere, A. Demir Korkmaz, A. Baykal, M. A. Gondal, H. Gungunes, Sagar E. Shirsath, A. Manikandan
Summary: The impact of Ga3+ and Gd3+ co-substitution on the behavior of Ni-Co nanospinel ferrites was investigated. The structure, composition, and morphology of the products were characterized, and Mossbauer spectra were analyzed. The magnetic properties of the nanospinel ferrites were found to be influenced by the distribution of cations and surface spins.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Essia Hannachi, Yassine Slimani, Muhammad Nawaz, R. Sivakumar, Zayneb Trabelsi, R. Vignesh, Sultan Akhtar, Munirah A. Almessiere, Abdulhadi Baykal, Ghulam Yasin
Summary: Yttrium (Y) and cerium (Ce) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using a sol-gel auto-combustion method. The doping of Ce and Y affected the crystal structure and size of the ZnO nanoparticles. The optical properties, zeta potential, and photocatalytic activities were significantly altered by the co-doping. Undoped ZnO showed better stability and higher photocatalytic activity for methyl orange degradation compared to Ce-Y doped ZnO nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. J. S. Mohamed, Y. Slimani, M. A. Gondal, M. A. Almessiere, A. Baykal, M. Hassan, A. Z. Khan, Anurag Roy
Summary: This study investigates the electrocatalytic activity of hydrothermally prepared MnCo spinel oxide microspheres doped with vanadium (V-x-MnCo MCs) in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) process. The optimized catalyst V-x-MnCo MCs exhibits excellent performance in terms of low onset potential, low overpotential, and high Tafel slope. The improved HER performance can be attributed to the presence of active sites, enhanced electron transport at the interface, and high ECSA value.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Essia Hannachi, Karem G. Mahmoud, Yassine Slimani, M. I. Sayyed, Jack Arayro, Yasser Maghrbi
Summary: A series of barium titanate ceramics were prepared using the solid-state reaction route at various sintering temperatures. The structure of the ceramics was examined using X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy. Optical bandgap energy was estimated through UV-Vis-reflectance data. The ceramics' ability to attenuate ionizing radiation was evaluated using Monte Carlo simulation, and shielding parameters were assessed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Caliskan, M. A. Almessiere, A. Baykal, A. Demir Korkmaz, H. Gungunes, Z. Alsalem, Y. Slimani, E. Gokce Polat
Summary: Praseodymium ion (Pr3+) substituted Ni0.5Co0.5Fe2O4 nanospinel ferrites were synthesized via sonochemical route and showed a single cubic structure with a crystallite size of 9-11 nm. The morphology analysis revealed spherical particles. The magnetic study indicated an increase in superparamagnetic character with the addition of Pr3+ ions. The magnetic parameters showed dependence on cation distribution. The evaluation of Pr -> CoNi (x <= 0.10) NSFs received a score of 8 out of 10.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
B. Unal, M. A. Almessiere, Y. Slimani, R. Jermy, A. Baykal
Summary: The Mo6+ ions-doped SrNi-hexaferrites were prepared using the sol-gel approach, and their microstructure was analyzed by XRD, SEM-EDX, TEM, and HR-TEM. The effect of Mo6+ ion substitution on the electric-dielectric features of SrNi-hexaferrites was studied using impedance spectroscopy technique. It was found that the ac conductivity follows a power law rule and that the substitution ratios and temperatures have a significant influence on the grains and grain boundaries of SrNi-hexaferrites.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Sertkol, Y. Slimani, M. A. Almessiere, A. Baykal, S. Akhtar, E. G. Polat, S. Caliskan
Summary: Mn0.5Zn0.5DyxEuxFe2-2xO4 (x <= 0.1) nanospinel ferrites were synthesized using ultrasonication. The samples exhibited cubic spinel phase without impurities and nanostructure confirmed by XRD, TEM, and SEM. DR spectra revealed energy band gaps between 2.44 and 2.56 eV. The magnetic properties of DyEu -> MnZn (x <= 0.1) NSFs were influenced by Eu3+-Dy3+ ion inclusion, showing superparamagnetic and ferromagnetic behavior.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
E. Hannachi, M. I. Sayyed, Y. Slimani, M. A. Almessiere, A. Baykal, M. Elsafi
Summary: This study synthesized novel BTO/MnZnFeO ceramic composites via cost-effective and environmentally friendly approaches, and evaluated their crystal structure and shielding performance against gamma radiation. The X-ray diffraction results showed no chemical reaction within the MnZnFeO and BTO phases in the bi-phasic ceramic composites. The size of the crystallite decreased with increased MnZnFeO content. The experiments demonstrated the improved attenuation parameters of the BTO/MnZnFeO ceramic composites, including linear attenuation coefficients, half-value layer, average tenth value layer, and radiation absorption ratio. These composites performed well in shielding gamma radiation with photon energy lower than 100 keV.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raghad Y. Mohammed, Furman Kasseem Ahmed, Ahmed Fattah Abdulrahman, Samir Mustafa Hamad, Sabah M. Ahmed, Azeez Abdullah Barzinjy, Munirah Abdullah Almessiere
Summary: The effects of growth temperatures on the surface topography, optical properties, and crystal structure of lead-oxide nanostructures were studied. The results showed that the growth temperature significantly influenced the PbO nanostructures. The PbO nanostructures had a polycrystalline tetragonal phase, with larger crystal sizes at higher growth temperatures. The fabricated PbO nanofilms exhibited high transmittance rates and were capable of shielding gamma-rays.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
E. Hannachi, M. I. Sayyed, Y. Slimani, K. G. Mahmoud
Summary: This study investigates the radiation shielding properties of calcium zirconate and praseodymium calcium zirconate ceramic samples using Monte Carlo simulations. The results show that the addition of praseodymium improves the linear attenuation coefficient and reduces the half-value thickness, lead-equivalent thickness, and transmission factor.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed Jaffer Sadiq Mohamed, Mohammed Ashraf Gondal, Muhammad Hassan, Munirah Abdullah Almessiere, Asif Ali Tahir, Anurag Roy
Summary: Offshore hydrogen production through water electrolysis presents significant challenges, but the use of WCSNCs catalysts can enhance the efficiency of the hydrogen evolution reaction, especially in alkaline and natural seawater environments.