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149 articles for “Crystals and Sizes”
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Nanostructure-Induced Thermoelectric Enhancement in Bi2Te3 Nanorod Design, Analysis, and Performance Evaluation
Abstract: Thermoelectric materials capable of efficient energy conversion near room temperature are critical for waste heat recovery applications. In this work, solution-grown Bi2Te3 nanorods were synthesized via a trioctylphosphine-assisted thermal decomposition route, and the influence of surfactant-induced nanostructuring on their thermoelectric properties was systematically investigated. Structural analysis using X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement confirmed the formation of rhombohedral Bi2Te3 with the emergence of Bi2Te3–BiTe nanocomposites at higher surfactant concentrations. Electron microscopy …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Substitution of La3+ in Cu0.5Co0.5 LaxFe2-x O4 (x=0.02, 0.06) spinel ferrites improves the structural and dielectric Properties
Abstract: Nanosized Spinel ferrites with composition Cu0.5Co0.5 LaxFe2-x O4 (x=0.2, 0.6) synthesized by Sol-Gel auto Combustion method. The prepared sample was calcinated at 8000c for 4 hours. The substitution of La3+ effects the structural parameters, which is characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The X-rd analysis shows that the crystallite size is 34.609 nm for 0.02 and 38.994 nm for 0.06 was calculated by using Debye-Scherrer’s formula. dislocation density shows at value …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Experimental Investigation for Strengthening the Nanocomposite Cementitious Materials with a Nanoscale Modification
Abstract: For the last few decades, researchers have widely used nanopolymer to control the mechanical properties of cementitious materials as a micro reinforcement. This paper examines and compares the mechanical and microstructure property of nanofiber cementitious material. Twenty-four sets of beam/cube cast with carbon nanofibers (CNFs) cementitious material where CNFs were used from 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3% of cement weight. The nanoparticles were scattered using a surfactant and an ultrasonic probe …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 10–24 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Size Tuned CdS Quantum Dots
Abstract: CdS nanoparticles are synthesized using chemical precipitation at room temperature. Cadmium sulfide is one of the most promising materials for solar cells and of great interest for their practical applications in up to electronics and photonics. The optical properties get modified due to the confinement of charge carrier within the nanoparticles. The physical and chemical properties of these nanoparticles are found to be size dependent. The crystallite sizes of cadmium …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Deconvolution of X-ray Diffraction Spectrum of Polypropylene
Abstract: Deconvolution methods have been used to evaluate degree of crystallinity and particle size from diffractogram of polypropylene(PP). The deconvolution method is used to separate the various peaks from the total XRD spectrum and it is successful in separating the crystalline, amorphous and background regions of a diffractogram. The degree of crystallinity of PP is calculated to be 49%. The particle size of crystallites in different crystalline phase is calculated using …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Gamma- and Electron Beam-Induced Crystalline modification in Poly (Lactic Acid): Effects of Radiation Dose and Dose Rate
Abstract: Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is an important commercial biodegradable polyester whose properties are dictated by its molecular architecture and semicrystalline nature. The application of ionizing radiation particularly gamma rays and electron beams is extensive for sterilization and materials processing. The effect of ionizing radiation on the crystallinity of PLA is complex however, since irradiation causes concurrently chain scission, radical formation, oxidation, recombination and mobility driven structural reorganization. This work studies the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of TiO2 Nanoparticles by Green Method
Abstract: In this study, we attempted to synthesize TiO2 nanoparticles utilizing titanium tetrachloride as a precursor and an aqueous extract of Sansevieria plant leaves. Atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis were used to identify the synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles As per the surface topography, the average diameter of nanoparticles is considered as 67.73 nm. Debye-Scherrer equation was …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 61–67 Read article
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Significance of Solution Combustion Synthesis (SCS) in Fabrication of Carbon Doped Organometallic Alumina
Abstract: Present work signified the potential of high temperature solution combustion synthesis (SCS) in rapid fabrication of “covalent-ionic” bonded organometallic aluminate. Natural herb “Piper longum” was used to obtain carbon. Aluminum nitrate served as a base chemical for oxide transformation. Exothermic platform for ignition was provided by propellant urea. Overall explosive decomposition of solution based precursor materials on typical temperature 700°C results in formation of organometallic C-γ-alumina in a well dry …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Effect of the Annealing Temperature on CdS Nanoparticles Synthesized by Chemical Precipitation Technique and also Characterized for its Potential Technological Applications
Abstract: Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) nano particles are synthesized by chemical precipitation method. Cadmium Chloride and Thiourea are used as the precursor materials. Ammonia water & distilled water are used as solvent. The samples are annealed at 100°C, 300°C and 500°C for 1 hour. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy–dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) are used to study the morphologies, distribution, and crystallinity of the CdS nanoparticles and to …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 20–28 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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Synthesis and Characterization of Sustainable, Low-Cost, Biomass-Derived Carbon Films from Hevea Brasiliensis (Rubber) Wood for Environmentally Friendly Gas Sensors with Enhanced Selectivity and Sensitivity to Polar Vapors and Hazardous Gases
Abstract: Hevea brasiliensis (rubber) wood sawdust was utilized to fabricate carbon gas sensors for detecting 1000 ppm of ethanol, methanol, acetone, carbon dioxide, and ammonia gases. The carbon particles were prepared by phosphoric acid impregnation followed by thermal activation and then fabricated into films on conductive and non-conductive substrates using the doctor blade method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed distinct graphitic features with peaks at the (002) and (100) planes, indicating …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Exploring the Dual Functionality of Polypyrrole/Cobalt Sulphide Nanocomposite in Photocatalysis and Gas Sensing
Abstract: Cobalt sulphide nanomaterial was synthesized using the co-precipitation method, and chemical polymerization of polypyrrole (ppy) was performed in the presence of the synthesized cobalt sulphide nanomaterial for the preparation of nanocomposite. The synthesized ppy/cobalt sulphide nanocomposite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy. The TEM micrograph revealed that the generated cobalt sulphide nanoparticles were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 72–85 Read article
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Inclusion of Gallium Oxide with Silver Oxide of Tunable Optical Properties for their Unusual Catalytic Performances
Abstract: AgGaO2 nanocomposites were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis. The crystal was assessed using Scherer equation for the as-prepared nanoparticles and annealed samples of AgGaO2 at 40 and 55 nm, respectively. Silver and gallium nitrates were reacted in an alkaline medium using NaBH4, which was used to reduce particle size. The presence of relatively homogeneous nanocomposites was confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Morphological studies were analyzed by transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Vibration …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 46–55 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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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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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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SnO2 Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization and Humidity Sensor Application
Abstract: The microwave-assisted synthesis method is used to prepare SnO2 nanoparticles for the application of humidity sensor, because of oxygen vacancy in the lattice. Microwave-assisted method is very simple, low cost and rapid heating method. Room temperature ionic liquids and tin source were used in the reaction as precursors. The obtained SnO2 nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffractometer, particle size analyser, Fourier transform infrared spectroscope, and thermo gravimetric-differential thermal analyser. The …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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A New Approach of Synthesis Fe-Substituted Bi-2223 Superconductors
Abstract: Generally, the Bismuth based high temperature superconductors are utilizing in three phases as Bi-2201, Bi-2212 and Bi-2223. These have different transition temperature according to superconducting phase. Here, we studied about Bi-2223 phase by using complex Bi2Sr2Can-1 (Cu1-xFex)3O10+δ where n = 3. In this complex, we has been doped iron in Coper (Cu) site (x = 0.07%). This sample was prepared by solid state reaction method. The planetary Ball mill was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of VO 2+ doped SrMg 2 (PO 4 ) 2 Nanopowder by Solid State Reaction technique suitable for White LED material
Abstract: VO2+ doped SrMg2(PO4)2 nanopowder was synthesized by using solid state reaction (SSR) technique. Various experimental techniques have been performed on prepared sample. XRD analysis has revealed that prepared nanopowder is in monoclinic phase. The average crystallite size, micro strain and dislocation density evaluated and make an analogy with W-H plot method. SEM micrographs shows that agglomerated stone like structure and EDS spectrum shows elemental compositions of synthesized sample. FTIR spectrum …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 95–110 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