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An Investigation on Influence of Gamma-Irradiation and Doping on Chemical Structures and Optical Properties of Conducting Polypyrrole
Abstract: In this study, the authors report on effect of gamma-irradiation and doping (bromine, iodine and sulfate ion) on chemical structure and optical, electronic properties of polypyrrole. Optical absorption spectrum of PPY shown absorption bands centered around 36.2.5 nm (peak 1), 450 nm (peak 2) and 525 nm (peak 3) positions. Gamma irradiation resulted in broadening of peak A together with a band shift of 45–525 nm and disappearance peaks 2 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 48–57 Read article
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Gamma Irradiation Effects on Structural and Optical Properties of PVA/Al₂O₃/TiC Polymer Nanocomposites for Optoelectronic Applications
Abstract: PVA/TiC/Al2O3 nanocomposite (PTA) films were successfully prepared via the solution casting method. The impact of high-dose gamma (γ) irradiation (30 kGy) on the structural and optical properties of PVA/TiC/Al2O3 nanocomposites was systematically explored using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV–Visible spectroscopy. XRD analysis confirmed the semi-crystalline nature of the nanocomposites, which was found to decrease upon incorporation of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles and exposure to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 717–729 Read article
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Amendment of the Structural and Optical Properties of Solution Route Processed TiO2 Nanoparticles by Rare-Earth Europium
Abstract: Titanium oxide (TiO2) doped with Rare-earth europium (Eu) were synthesized using sol-gel technique with subsequent annealing at 300° C. The crystallite structure and phase determination was done using XRD technique. XRD technique revealed that undoped TiO2 exhibit mixed rutile and anatase phase, whereas the TiO2:Eu sample exhibit single anatase phase. SEM results revealed that the particles are spherical shaped with approximate size ~ 15 nm. Room temperature, UV measurements shows …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 20, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Swift heavy Ion Irradiation Effects on Structural and Spectroscopic Properties of Nanocomposites of Polypyrrole Nanotubes and Silver Nanoparticles
Abstract: Polypyrrole nanotubes-silver nanoparticle nanocomposites (PPy-NTs:Ag-NPs) have been synthesized by in-situ reduction of silver nitrate (AgNO3) to suppress the agglomeration of Ag-NPs. The synthesized nanocomposite has been irradiated with 100 MeV Si9+ ion beam. The structural and spectroscopic properties of the nanocomposites after irradiation have been studied by SEM, XRD, Raman and UV-vis spectroscopy. Decrease in size of the nanotubes has been observed from SEM micrographs due to swift heavy ion …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Comparative Study of Structural and Ionic Properties of Doped Zirconia Electrolytes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Abstract: The current study looks at yttria and scandia doped zirconia electrolytes for application in solid oxide fuel cells. Samples with (i) 10 mol% yttria, (ii) 5 mol% yttria and 5 mol% scandia, and (iii) 10 mol% scandia in zirconia host lattice were prepared by mixed oxide method and were sintered by conventional heating at 1400°C for six hours. The samples were then analysed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Modification of Structural and Electrical Properties of GDC with Sb3+ Ions
Abstract: Gadolinium doped cerium (GDC) is a potential candidate as electrolyte in the solid oxide fuel cells operating in intermediate temperatures. The optimum performance of GDC is obtained only when sintered at higher temperatures (~1400°C), where cerium is prone to reduction. Improvement in the conductivity and stability of GDC is expected by doping it with trivalent ions. In the present context, successful attempts have been made to synthesize Ce0.8Gd0.1Sb0.1O2-δ by solid …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 18, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 27–35 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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Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of ZnO Material Using First Principle Calculation
Abstract: Structural, electronic and optical properties have been determined by using first principle calculation for ZnO material. In present study, full potential linearized augmented plane wave method has been selected with generalised gradient approximation executed in WIEN2k. Structure of ZnO material stabilises in the Wurtzite form of hexagonal closed packed crystal with lattice constant a=3.289Å, c= 5.307Å. Density of states and band structure diagram of ZnO material shows semiconductor nature with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 5, 2023 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Modified Solution Combustion Approach for Probing of Structural and Dielectric Properties of Sm3+ Doped GdAlO3 Nanoparticles
Abstract: A modified solution combustion approach was used in the preparation of nanosized Gd1xSmxAlO3 (x=1, 3, 5, 7, 9 mol%) using mixture of ODH and novel fuel E. tirucalli plant latex as fuels with corresponding metal nitrates. The structural morphology of synthesized and calcined powders are revealed using various analytical techniques such as Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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The Effect of Rare Earth (RE) Metal Doping of Zno, On Magnetic and Optical Properties of Zno Crystals Structure
Abstract: The magnetic and optical properties of magnetic semiconductors relays on the crystal structure, type and amount of dopant ions, and particle size. Then, the effect of rare earth metal (Dy, Eu, and La) doping on crystal structures, magnetic properties and optical properties are seen. It is revealed that the optical band gap of ZnO decrease down from 3.37eV up on doping with RE metals. Then, the Hamiltonian of the system …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–40 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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Exploration of Partial Order Structures in Menger Spaces Properties Characterizations and Applications
Abstract: Partial order structures play a crucial role in understanding the intricate relationships within mathematical spaces. In this paper, we delve into the realm of Menger spaces and investigate their properties through the lens of partial orders. Menger spaces, a generalization of metric spaces, possess unique characteristics that can be further elucidated by considering partial order structures. Through rigorous analysis, we explore various properties of partial order Menger spaces, including topological …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Experimental investigation of thermally grown Indium film’s structural and tribological properties
Abstract: Indium thin film growth found numerous applications, such as cold welding of infrared detectors and readout-integrated circuits (ROIC) to form sensor chips. In film is grown on the Si substrate by thermal evaporation. The XRD results indicated the tetragonal bcc phase in the (101) preferential plane. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicated an uniform, continuous film covering the whole surface. The EDS examination confirmed the pure In film. The atomic force …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 58–66 Read article
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Structural and Electrical Properties of Low-Energy Ion Beam Kr-Irradiated In/Se Bilayer
Abstract: In the present work, In (~50 nm) over Se (~50 nm) thin films were deposited successively on an Si substrate by e-beam evaporation method under 2×10–5 mbar pressure. The In/Se bilayers were irradiated with low-energy ion beams of 350 keV Kr+1 with fluence of 3 × 1016 ions/cm2. The sample was subsequently characterized for phase formation using X-ray diffraction and thickness profile using Rutherford backscattering spectrometry analysis. In the pristine …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 91–96 Read article
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Structural and Optical Properties Investigation of Sn doped ZnTe Thin Film
Abstract: To increase the efficiency of a single-junction solar cell the Intermediate Band Solar Cell (IBSC) is proposed, where, IBSC designed to provide extra optical transitions that enable sub-band gap energy photons to participate in current generation through pumping of electrons from the valence band (VB) to the Intermediate Band (IB) and further from the IB to the conduction band (CB) hence it provide high conversion efficiency. Thin film of undoped …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Structural, Morphological and Electrochemical Properties of Ruthenium Oxide Electrodes
Abstract: Transition metal oxide thin films are in great demand for a variety of technical applications, Ruthenium oxide is one of them having distinct structural, optical, chemical, and electrical properties. The structural and morphological characterization of Ruthenium oxide thin film electrodes created using the sol-gel spin coating process is covered in this work. For annealing, temperatures between 200°C and 900°C were employed. To examine electrochemistry, cyclic voltage measurement and chronopotentiometry were …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel doped Barium Niobate Ba (Ni0.5Nb0.5)O3 (BNN) Nanomaterial
Abstract: AbstractFerroelectric materials are of great interest for researchers worldwide, because of their unique physical properties and wide range of applications. The composite nanomaterial Ba(NiNb)0.5O3 (BNN) was synthesized by conventional solid state reaction method. The structural characterization was done by x-ray diffraction (XRD). The research was carried out to investigate structural properties of BNN nanomaterial as a function of sintering duration. BNN was sintered at 10000C and different samples were prepared …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Machine Learning-Based Structure–Property Quantification of Advanced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Advanced polymer composites are widely used in high-performance engineering due to their superior mechanical and multifunctional properties. Accurate structure–property quantification is essential for efficient material design and reducing experimental costs. Existing Machine Learning (ML) approaches often exhibit limited predictive generalization due to inadequate feature discrimination and suboptimal hyperparameter tuning. To address these limitations, the proposed method enhances the ability to capture the complex nonlinear interactions among composite structural descriptors. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Influence of SiO2 Nanoparticles on the Structural, Morphological, and Optical Properties of CsPbBr3 Quantum Dots
Abstract: This work mainly investigates the structural and optical property differences between CsPbBr3/SiO2 quantum dots (QDs) and CsPbBr3 QDs thin films deposited on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) glass. X-ray diffraction of CsPbBr3/SiO2 QD thin film showed a polycrystalline cubic nanostructure with (200) as a dominant phase and did not show any peak of SiO2. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy images show that it is very small spherical or semi-spherical particles with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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Influence of Dip Cycles on the Structural, Optical and Morphological Properties of CdS-SILAR Deposited Thin Films
Abstract: Cadmium sulphide (CdS) thin films were deposited on a glass substrate by a relatively simple and cost effective successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method at temperature 80ºC at different deposition cycles. For a fine nanocrystalline thin film growth, the parameters include concentrations of cationic and ionic precursors, number of immersion cycles, and the immersion time. A study was made to know how dip cycles affects the structural, surface …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 19–26 Read article