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Performance of Cr3C2-25(Ni-20Cr) and Ni-20Cr Coatings on T22 Boiler Tube Steel in Simulated Boiler Environment
Abstract: Corrosion of metals is a dangerous process, due to which there is loss of metal by the attack of corrosive agents. The high temperature corrosion causes fast material degradation which results in failure of components. Boiler tubes in the thermal power plants are subjected to corrosion due to high temperatures. Thermal spray coatings have been used to reduce the corrosion of boiler tubes. In this research paper an attempt has …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–26 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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Enhancing Concrete Strength: Investigating the Impact of Glass Fines on Mechanical Properties
Abstract: The global emission of CO2 from cement industries poses a significant environmental challenge, being a primary contributor to environmental issues. Numerous researchers have explored alternative cementitious materials to formulate robust and long-lasting concrete. This study focuses on utilizing waste glass powder (GlP), derived from rejected soda-lime glass bottles collected from various sources, for experimental purposes. The laboratory experiments investigate the behavior of concrete incorporating glass as a partial substitute for …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Optimization of gas sensitivity of CuO/carbon composites with carbon particles synthesized from acacia auriculiformis branches
Abstract: Carbon particles fabricated from the core of acacia tree branches were utilized to synthesize CuO/carbon composite films. The gas sensing properties of these films grown on glass substrates using the doctor blade method were measured in 1000 ppm of methanol vapor at the room temperature. All the films were annealed at 75 0C for 1 hour in air. The structure, the optical band gap and the surface morphology of the …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Ta Doped Nanostructured PZT
Abstract: Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) powder of composition Pb(Zr0.65Ti0.35)O3 was modified by incorporation of Tantalum (Ta5+) in a wide composition range (5–25 at%) by chemical co-precipitation method using PbO, Zr2O3, TiO2 and Ta2O5. X-ray diffraction patterns of the samples showed the formation of a single phase and confirmed the formation of a rhombohedral phase of all the samples after sintering. SEM analysis showed well-developed, uniformly packed grains. Both the linear particle …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Multifunctional Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Applications
Abstract: Ferrite is having both electrical and magnetic properties. Now a days it has importance as a technological material. A review of ferrite study regarding science and technology of ferrite by different scientists is presented in this paper. The history and applications of ferrites are explained by various illustrations. It gives an overview of ferrites as a nano particle. It presents a broad overview of ferrite research, from bulk to nanoscale …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Reddish-orange Emission in Pr3+-V4+ Doped Ions in Calcium Lead Borosilicate Glasses for Photonics and Sensor Applications
Abstract: CaO-PbO-B2O3-SiO2:Pr2O3-V2O5 synthetic glasses were made using a traditional melt-quench method. In the UV-vis-NIR range, the optical absorption spectra show distinct transitions from different energy levels where simple Pr3+ ions are present. The absorption transition of V4+ ion identity exhibit 2T2g®2E2g (spin-allowed) single transition in the UV-vis region Because of the presence of the paramagnetic VO2+ ion, the EPR spectra showed high intensity hyperfine splitting of two sets of eight lines …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 33–50 Read article
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Effect of Spray Pyrolysis on the Properties of Chemically Sprayed CuO:Al Thin Films
Abstract: AbstractCuO:Al thin films were grown from 50 ml of spray solution on glass substrates by chemical spray at Ts=400°C using solution spray doping percentages of 0, 4, 5 and 6%. Copper acetate and aluminium chloride were used as Cu and Al sources, respectively. Independent of solution spray rate, the crystallites in CuO:Al films grow preferentially in the (201) plane, parallel to the substrates. The spray pyrolysis solution are using different …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Fabrication, Interfacial Characterization, and Superparamagnetic Properties of Fe₃O₄@γ-Fe₂O₃ Core/Shell Nanoparticle-Reinforced Chitosan Biopolymer Composites
Abstract: Magnetite/maghemite core/shell nanoparticles were prepared by alkaline co-precipitation of Fe(II) and Fe(III) precursors followed by controlled thermal oxidation at 350 °C and subsequently incorporated into chitosan at 1, 3, and 5 wt% loadings by solution casting. The resulting films were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile testing. XRD showed the characteristic cubic spinel reflections …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Synthesis and Applications of Copper- Doped Pyridine Precipitate
Abstract: A metal organic nonlinear optical single crystal, copper doped pyridine material, was created at room temperature using the slow evaporation solution growth technique (SEST). The developed material's crystalline nature was revealed by a powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Single crystal XRD study shows that the material synthesized possesses monoclinic system of cell parameters, a = 11.44 Å, b = 7.92 Å, C = 11.74 Å and alpha and gamma is …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 51–60 Read article
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Enhancement of Gas Sensitivity of Composites of Carbon Derived from Rubber Tree and SnO2 to Detect Ethanol Vapor at Room Temperature
Abstract: Films of composites of activated carbon powder prepared from saw dust derived from core of rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis) and tin oxide (SnO2) were fabricated using the doctor blade method. Carbon powder was activated using phosphoric acid at 500°C for 45 minutes. The weight ratio carbon/SnO2 varied from 0 to 12% in steps of 2. The structural, optical and morphological properties of films were investigated using XRD patterns, UV-visible spectrums …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–44 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Dielectric Properties of Polymer Materials for Microwave Communication Applications
Abstract: The rapid advancement in wireless communication technologies has necessitated the development of advanced materials with tailored dielectric properties. Polymer materials, because of their flexibility, lightweight nature, and processing ease, are currently being used in initiatives to formulate low-dielectric materials specifically tailored for microwave communication applications. In the current investigation, the authors concentrate on the synthesis, characterization, and dielectric properties of five distinct novel polymer materials. The synthesized polymers are characterized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1482–1495 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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Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Bamboo by Chemical Activation
Abstract: In this study, an attempt was made to prepare an activated carbon (AC) from bamboo by chemical activation method. Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) was used as a chemical activation agent for the production of AC from bamboo under conditions of temperature 600 °C for 1 h. The AC is an excellent adsorbent and its applications are widely described in literatures. Prepared ACs, are characterized by standard methods XRD, SEM, FTIR, XRF. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Optical and Photocatalytic Activity Of Cmc Capped Zinc Selenide Nanoparticles Under UV Light Irradiation Using Congo Red Dye
Abstract: In this work, we report the, optical, structural morphology and photocatalytic activity of CMC capped zinc selenide nanoparticles, which have been synthesized by hydrothermal method. CMC is acted as capping agent. The nanoparticles were characterized using XRD, SEM with EDAX, AFM, TEM and UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy. The structural properties of nanoparticles have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The XRD patterns show a hexagonal Wurtzite crystal structure. The surface …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Influence of B2O3 and Li2O on Physical, Thermal and Spectroscopic properties of Bi2O3-B2O3-CdO-Li2O glass system
Abstract: ABSTRACT Bismuth Borate based glasses with compositions BiBCL: 40Bi2O3-(40-X) B2O3-20CdO-XLi2O where x=5,10,15,20,25 mol% were prepared by conventional melt quenching technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential thermal analysis (DTA), UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopies were used to analyse the synthesized samples. Through XRD and SEM studies, the synthesized glasses amorphous nature was confirmed. To evaluate the physical and structural characteristics of the glasses, calculations were made for the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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Standardization of Rakta-Akika Bhasma and Pisthi: An Ayurvedic Formulation
Abstract: Background: Standardization of the classically prepared medicines is a must apart from other organoleptic tests as mentioned in the ancient text. Rakta Akika Bhasma (RAB) and Pishti (RAP) is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation for Hridaroga (Cardiac disease), Shiroroga (headache due to vitiated Dosha), Kasa (cough), Raktaja Vikara (bleeding disorders) and many more. Aim: The present research work was conducted to analyze raw and processed Rakta Akika Bhasma and Pishti for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Effect of Different Quantities of MnO Nanoparticles on Growth of Ladies Finger Abelmoschus Esculentus
Abstract: The present study deal with the effect of different quantities of Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles on the growth of Ladies finger Abelmoschus esculentus. Manganese oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by the co-precipitation method and characterized by using UV-V is spectroscopy, SEM, EDAX, FTIR, and XRD. Pot culture studies on different quantities of manganese oxide nanoparticles such as 100, 200,300, 400 and 500 mg for treatments T₀ (control) T₁, T₂, T₃, T₄, T₅ …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Zinc Oxide Nano Particles Synthesized by Hydrothermal, Sol-gel and Thermal Decomposition
Abstract: In the proposed work, Zinc oxide nano particles (ZnO NP's) are synthesized using three different methods: Hydrothermal, Sol-gel and Thermal decomposition. The samples are characterized using X- ray diffraction (XRD), UV visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD pattern exhibit single-phase polycrystalline nature of all the samples exhibiting the most intense peak at (101). The diffraction peaks are located at 31.80, 34.46, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 7, 2023 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties in Ductile Iron with Alloyed and Unalloyed at Time and Temperature on Austempering
Abstract: Due to the combination of its numerous excellent mechanical qualities, the flexible iron has been used more and more since its invention in 1948. To develop significantly improved characteristics, the unnecessary investigation is being done. The most recent development in the field of flexible iron, or SG iron, is Austempererd malleable iron. At four different temperatures, two different types of spheroidal graphite (SG) cast iron samples with varying copper weight …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 9, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article