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346 articles for “Crystallized”
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Non-linear Photonic Crystals and their Applications: A Review
Abstract: The nonlinear photonic crystals (NLPCs) are periodic material structures in which nonlinear materials are used for photonic structure formation. In nonlinear photonic crystals, the optical response mainly depends on the intensity of the light beam that propagates through the photonic crystal. These structures show new optical properties with improved or enhanced or new functionalities that cannot be observed in linear photonic crystals. In addition to this, using nonlinear materials in …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Polymer Composite-Assisted Crystal Engineering for Drug Synthesis and Property Control through Solid Solutions and Co-Crystals
Abstract: The long-standing problem of low aqueous solubility, which affects about 90% of all new drug molecules under development, requires an immediate need for alternative approaches apart from the usual practice of crystallization. Polymer-composite-assisted crystal engineering is a novel technique for overcoming the aforementioned problem. This involves the addition of accepted pharmaceutical polymers, such as HPMC, PVP, PEG, and Eudragit copolymers in a single process, which can promote nucleation, stabilize the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 172–189 Read article
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Crystalline Materials: From Crystal Growth and Defect Engineering to Advanced Functional Applications
Abstract: Crystalline materials form the foundation of numerous modern technologies owing to their highly ordered atomic structures and exceptional physical, chemical, electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. Their periodic crystal lattices provide superior structural stability and enable precise control of electronic, thermal, and optical behavior, making them indispensable in microelectronics, photonics, energy storage, catalysis, aerospace, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineering. Rapid advances in crystal growth techniques, nanotechnology, and computational materials science have …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Structure and Crystal Growth of Urea Doped P- Block Element
Abstract: Nonlinear optical (NLO) materials exhibiting second harmonic generation have attracted considerable attention over the past few decades because of their technological significance in areas such as optical communication, signal processing, and instrumentation. Urea, being an important NLO material, presents challenges in crystal growth and handling due to its highly hygroscopic nature. Various derivatives of urea have been investigated for NLO applications, and some have shown promising potential in this field. …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 08–13 Read article
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Results of Thermal and Electric Field Influences on Cholesteric Liquid Crystals and their Application in new Technologies
Abstract: A significant achievement of recent decades is application of cholesteric liquid crystals in modern optical technologies. Cholesteric liquid crystals (ChLC) have unusual, and in some cases unique properties compared to traditional optical materials - the possibility of smooth and local control optical characteristics of the medium: light transmission, light scattering, polarization, refraction, reflection, absorption light, and color parameters. This control can be carried out electrical, light signals, mechanical, thermal, magnetic …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Investigating the Influence of Shock Waves on the Dielectric Characteristics of ZMTC Crystals
Abstract: Zinc mercury thiocyanate (ZMTC) is an organometallicnonlinearly optical (NLO) single crystal that has been grown in an aqueous solution using the SR technique. Novel, non-destructive method is suggested and shown to enhance the electrical properties of crystals through the use of shock waves. A tabletop shock tube, operating at a Mach number of 1.7, generates shock waves that are subsequently loaded into a zinc mercury thiocyanate (ZMTC) crystal. This process, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 84–98 Read article
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Effect of Bismuth doping on Thiourea crystals : A NLO Material
Abstract: Single crystals of pure and thiourea-substituted bismuth were successfully grown using the slow evaporation solution growth technique at ambient temperature. The impact of thiourea doping on the crystal properties was thoroughly investigated. Solubility tests for the grown samples were conducted at various temperatures, providing crucial data on the dissolution characteristics. Structural characterization of these crystals was performed using single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming their crystalline nature. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Raman Spectroscopy for The Determination of Relative Crystallinity of Carbon Fibers
Abstract: Analogous to X-ray diffraction technique, the light scattering technique discovered by Sir CV Raman has great potential in quantifying the crystallinity of new materials, like the highly crystalline pitch based carbon fibers (NX90 and NX100). For comparison the Raman spectra of polyacrylonitrile based carbon fibers (T700SC) were also recorded. From the Raman spectral analysis, it was found that the pitch based carbon fibers exhibit far far higher degree of crystallinity …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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The Practical Use of Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Film for Development of New Technologies
Abstract: The use of cholesteric liquid crystal films, using the remarkable property of cholesteric liquid crystals to change their color at the temperature changes, is well known for measuring temperature, in medicine, in jewelry and so on. The article presents the practical use of cholesteric liquid crystal films in the developed musical color device, which “animates” the pattern with a multi-colored color in accordance with the frequency spectrum of the signal …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Review On: Liquid Crystal Cream for Topical Drug Delivery
Abstract: A Liquid crystal creams represent a novel approach in skincare formulations, leveraging the unique properties of liquid crystal technology to improve skin hydration and barrier function. An overview of current developments in liquid crystal cream formulations is given in this article, with an emphasis on the benefits they offer for skincare and their composition and structure. Liquid crystal creams mimic the lipid bilayers of the skin, offering enhanced compatibility and …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Recent Advances in Crystalline Materials
Abstract: Crystalline materials are solids in which atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating three-dimensional lattice. This well-defined structure gives rise to unique physical, chemical, electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties, making crystalline materials essential for numerous scientific and industrial applications. Advances in materials science, crystal engineering, and nanotechnology have enabled precise control over crystal size, morphology, composition, and defect structures through innovative synthesis techniques. These developments …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Crystal Engineering Strategies for Tailoring Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials
Abstract: Crystal engineering has emerged as a promising approach for designing materials with tailored mechanical properties, enabling advancements in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. This review examines the diverse strategies employed in crystal engineering to manipulate the mechanical behavior of structural materials. One key strategy involves controlling the crystal structure at the atomic level through techniques such as alloying, doping, and phase transformations. Alloying introduces foreign atoms into …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 01–06 Read article
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Mechanisms of Crystal Growth: From Spiral Steps to Surface Adhesion
Abstract: Crystal growth is a complex interplay between thermodynamic stability and kinetic processes, influenced heavily by the conditions under which crystallization occurs—particularly the degree of supersaturation. This abstract outline three principal regimes of solution-grown crystal growth: defect-driven, two-dimensional, and adhesive growth. At low supersaturation, growth is facilitated at surface defects, such as screw dislocations, where energy barriers to attachment are minimized. This results in the formation of spiraling steps that propagate …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–31 Read article
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Effect of Gamma and Electron Beam Irradiations on Crystalline and Gelatinization Properties of Edible Potato Starch
Abstract: Exposure of food material to radiation causes changes in crystalline (damage of crystal structure / lattice distortion), and gelatinization (digestive)properties. Potato starch (PS) is one of the important globally used food supplement in different forms like chips, curries, cusins etc. During its use the PS is exposed to radiations, altering its molecular structure (due to chain cleavages) and bring changes in structural and physical properties ; sometimes ill – effects …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 113–127 Read article
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Manganese Mercury Thiocyanate Doped Zirconium Silicate Crystal Structure for Photo-Electronic, Electro-Optic and Sensor Applications
Abstract: Manganese mercury thiocyanate is a well-known organometallic crystal prized for its nonlinear optical properties. The high second harmonic efficiency of nearly 18 times that of urea and the wide optical transmittance window (373–2250 nm) of MMTC indicate that this material is an excellent candidate for photonics device fabrication. The metal thiocyanates and their Lewis-base adducts are one of the interesting themes of structural chemistry. For MMTC is a very flexible …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Evaluation of Crystallinity in Talc/Poly-styrene Composites by using FTIR and XRD
Abstract: Over the decade, polymers have found their usage in almost all types of industries ranging from food and beverage packaging to automobile industries. Though the polymers are considered highly inert and chemically stable, their performance under mechanical loading is not at par with their metallic counterparts. Thus, polymer composites have started gaining popularity over the years, but their properties are poorly understood. In this study, the effect of talc addition …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterizations of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) Single Crystals
Abstract: Material processing of layered structure remains a widely investigated subject in recent time due to their anisotropic properties. The large volume of work carried out in this field is of importance not only in basic science but also in industrial as well as energy applications. In this paper authors report growth of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) single crystals using Chemical Vapour Transport (CVT) technique with iodine as a transporting agent. Photograph of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Crystallization Kinetics and Morphological Shifts in Polylactic Acid/Nanocellulose Blends Under Isothermal Melt Conditions
Abstract: The great potential of polylactic acid as a sustainable biopolymer for packaging, biomedical materials, and additive manufacturing, polylactic acid's slow crystallization kinetics during melt processing causes it to be poorly crystallized, thermally weak, and mechanically underperforming. Crystallization models of PLA/nanocellulose blends have been limited to isothermal melt crystallization kinetics and the resulting morphological changes. The phenomena discussed in this work are systematically explored by melt compounding of polylactic acid with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Growth, Structural and Optical characteristics of Citric Acid Doped Copper Sulphate Single Crystals Polymer Composites Photonic Applications
Abstract: The organic material Citric Acid doped Copper Sulphate single crystals (CACS) was synthesized and single crystal was grown by slow evaporation method. The incorporation of citric acid, an organic compound, introduces polymer-like functional behavior into the crystal matrix, forming an organic-inorganic hybrid composite with enhanced optical and structural characteristics. Single crystal XRD confirmed the triclinic system with unit cell parameters: a = 5.96 Å, b = 6.11 Å, c = …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 482–488 Read article
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Growth, XRD, FTIR and Second Order NLO studies of Undoped and Zinc Sulphate doped L-Histidine Single Crystals
Abstract: AbstractSingle crystals of pure (undoped) L-histidine and Zinc sulphate doped L-histidine have been synthesized and grown by slow evaporation method using water as the solvent. These grown crystals are characterized by FTIR, XRD and SHG. From Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis, the various functional groups present in the sample have been confirmed. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) study ensures that the grown crystal crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and the …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article