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52 articles for “pre-annealing”
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My Forays into Interdisciplinary Areas of Research
Abstract: This article discusses my journey in interdisciplinary areas of research in India as a pioneer. I was trained as a High Energy Nuclear Physicist at Marie Curie University, Paris, but on return to India, I had to train myself in many diverse fields due to lack of experimental facilities in my own field. My first foray was in Geochronology using fission track dating. Then, I got the opportunity to use …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Thin Film Technology in Sensor Manufacturing – A Technical Discussion
Abstract: Thin‑film technology has become the cornerstone of modern sensor manufacturing, enabling the convergence of miniaturisation, multifunctionality, and cost‑effective mass production. This paper surveys the latest advances in deposition techniques—ranging from magnetron sputtering and chemical vapour deposition to atomic‑layer deposition (ALD) and ink‑jet‑printed sol‑gel processes—and examines how their unique material‑control capabilities translate into performance gains across the sensor spectrum (chemical, physical, and bio‑sensing). By integrating nanoscale thickness control (≤ 10 nm) …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–57 Read article
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Designing and Modeling of Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) Materials based Devices in Electrical Power and Biomedical Systems
Abstract: This paper presents Designing and Modeling of Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) Devices in Electrical Power and Biomedical Systems and the related materials. The GMR, inverse GMR, and Spin valve using exchange bias have been analytically derived and discussed from the designing point of view for optimizing the performance of the GMR based Devices in Electrical systems. More recently, GMR has been used in sensors, magnetic memory chips, and hard-disk read-heads. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Comparative Study of Structural and Optical Properties of Bismuth Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photovoltaic Applications Synthesized via Different Sol-Gel Methods
Abstract: Pure multiferroic bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using an energy-efficient, low-temperature sol-gel method, comparing two distinct approaches: auto-combustion and non-auto-combustion. To ensure phase stability, the precursor solution's pH was strictly maintained between 1 and 2 using ammonia solution (NH4OH), while ethylene glycol (C2H6O2) was employed as a chelating agent for the Fe3+ and Bi3+ cations. All samples underwent a final annealing process at 500 °C to promote crystallization. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 83–94 Read article
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THE THICKNESS EFFECT ON TiO 2 THIN FILMS FABRICATED BY USING SOL- GEL DIP COATING METHOD
Abstract: Titanium dioxide films were prepared by sol-gel dip-coating technique onto glass substrates at room temperature. The study focuses on the structural pattern of TiO 2 films which were dominated by the parameters such as the film thickness, pH, annealing temperature and number of dipping layers. At first the dipping speed is optimized with the refractive index of the film along with the number of dipping layers. Then the film deposited …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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3D-QSAR and Molecular Docking Studies of Triazol-Cycloalkanol Derivatives Used as Potent 3-Dehydroquinase II Inhibitors Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a life threatening infectious disease caused by gram positive bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis. Emergence of drug resistance, multi drug resistance and extensively drug resistance strain of mycobacterium make the situation more worst. It increases the mortality rate of tuberculosis patient, time duration and cost of treatment. Various inhibitors and drug molecules are designed to combat this fatal disease. Enzymes of shikimate pathway are responsible for production of essential amino …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Effect of Hafnium on Nickel-Titanium based Thin Film Coating by DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering Technique
Abstract: Ni-Ti-Hf films as shape memory alloys were successfully prepared by magnetron sputtering technique using individual Ti, Ni and Hf targets. The hafnium content was varied from 6% to 30% and the required film composition was achieved by adjusting the power ratio to the targets. The as-deposited films were amorphous; a post deposition annealing was performed at 700 °C to crystallize the Ni-Ti-Hf films. Structural, compositional and phase-transformation studies were carried …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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In- silico Design of Novel Inhibitors for 5-HT2A Receptor to Recuperate Schizophrenia
Abstract: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by positive symptoms such as disorganized speech, delusions and hallucinations and negative symptoms such as deficits of attention, affective flattening and social withdrawal in nature. There are several receptor involve in schizophrenia, one of these 5-HT2A receptor i.e. serotonin receptor. The serotonin receptor 5-HT2A has been involved in several neurological conditions and potent 5-HT2A inhibitors have therapeutic effects that use for the treatment of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Optical Along with Magnetic Properties of Doped Nano-Structured Mos2 Nano-Films by Spin Coating
Abstract: The supernatant containing 2D nano-flakes of Molybdenum di-sulphide (MoS2) are synthesized and collected using wet chemical synthesis process. The dispersed MoS2 nano-flakes solution is having strong absorbance values at 627 nm and 690 nm conforming to an energy band gap BG of 1.79 eV and 1.98 eV. Thereafter, MoS2 thin films with and without magnetic doping (cobalt) are deposited on n type silicon by spin coating technique. These samples are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 297–302 Read article
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Optimal Thermal Generating Unit Commitment via Evolutionary Algorithms: A Review
Abstract: This paper presents a literature survey of economic load dispatch problem. The economic load dispatch (ELD) is one of the most important optimization problems of electrical power system. The aim of the ELD problem is to determine the power productions of total generating units from a system in order to have minimum fuel cost, and to meet the all constrains. Solving ELD involves conveying a precise model of optimization and …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Innovative Mechanism for Recycling Nano Biomaterials for Technological Eases
Abstract: In this paper, the nanobiomaterials and their suspected biotoxic effect are presented. The mechanism used to minimize such severe problems is recycling nanowastes and utilizing for an alternative purpose. An innovative mechanism established in order to renew the outdated nanobiomaterials is recycling. Hence, the need to reduce cost, improve quality, utilize and clean surrounding to ensure the environmental safety is studied. Therefore, two-way method is developed in order to recycle …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Study of Size Controllable Synthesis of Indium Tin Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Different Characterizations
Abstract: Nanocrystalline indium oxide powders were prepared by combustion synthesis. The changes of nanostructure caused by material processing were studied using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and Brummer Emette teller analysis (BET). The stoichiometric composition of the starting indium tin oxide powder (cubic in traces) induced phase transitions to high temperature. We found that the phase transition to ITO was initiated at the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 9–18 Read article