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Gallium Nitride based HEMTs in Nano-Scale Regime
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, a maximum drain current of 557 mA is achieved by the simulated structures of double-heterojunction HEMTs using the SILVACO-ATLAS software tool. The drain current is found to be higher at shorter gate length. The drain current is observed as higher at larger aluminium mole fraction. The drain current is also higher at larger thickness of AlGaN barrier layer. Again, the drain current is higher at larger doping …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Effect of Switching Faults in DFIG Based WECS
Abstract: Wind energy is one of the renewable energy source used for the power generation. Nowadays doubly fed induction generators (DFIG) are commonly used, because of variable speed operation, power control and smaller converter capacity. DFIG based Wind energy conversion system (WECS) consists of Rotor side converter (RSC) and Grid side converter (GSC). These converters are made up of power electronics switches, so the chance of fault is more and this …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Electrified Skateboard Simulation Using QSS Toolbox
Abstract: AbstractThe proposed aim of Electrified Skateboard is to scale down the conversion of existing vehicles running on the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) using Retrofitting Techniques. This approach is specifically aimed at the conversion of vehicles on a small scale. It is an interdisciplinary research model that is designed to keep in view of upcoming E-Mobility and Renewable Energy markets. Governments and Companies around the world …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Sustainable Development of Photo Voltaic Array with Boost Convertor Controller
Abstract: Solar energy is the most vital energy resource now a day since it is clean, pollution free, and inexhaustible. Semiconductor gave the crucial support due to its rapid growth in the power electronics techniques. In this paper, the maximum power point technique is used to increase the output efficiency of PV arrays. The output power of PV arrays changes with weather conditions, which means solar irradiation and atmospheric temperature. A …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Speed Control of DC Motor with High Accuracy
Abstract: The aim of developing this project is to control the speed of DC motor. The main advantage in using a DC motor is that the speed-torque relationship can be varied to almost any useful form. To achieve the speed control an electronic technique called pulse width modulation (PWM) is used which generates high and low pulses. These pulses vary the speed in the motor. For the generation of these pulses …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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A simulation based study of Capacitor-less Low-Dropout Regulator (LDO)
Abstract: Low-dropout (LDO) regulators have become an essential part of IC design for managing power consumption, this used large capacitors which increases the pin count and also occupies more space in chip. As the order of electronics items increses the the demand of LDO also increases.This is used used with switching regulators to defeat the value of noise and various unwanted signals and provided a low noise output In this work …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Plasma Tweeter Loudspeaker - A Singing ARC
Abstract: Plasma arc speaker is a loudspeaker that generates sound without a solid diaphragm by varying the air pressure and utilizing a high voltage arc. It makes sound by heating air that causes air to expand in the same way as in thunderstorm. The grumbles and growls we hear in thunderstorm come from the quick expansion of the air surrounding the lightning bolt due to sudden increase in temperature. This produces …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Effect Analysis of Different ETL Layer Thickness in Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell Using CuSCN as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: Thickness of Electron Transport Layer (ETL) shows an important role in terms of stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. In this paper, numerical simulation and detailed modeling on perovskite solar cell was carried out using perovskite material such as methyl ammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3, MA= CH3NH3) at various thickness’s of ETL layer using the SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the “MAPbI3 material” used as active layer for different …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance analysis of ETL/Absorber and Absorber/HTL Interface Layer on Perovskite (CH3NH3PbX3, X: I) Solar Cell
Abstract: The effectiveness of perovskite solar cells employing perovskite materials such as methyl ammonium lead tri halide (MAPbX3, MA=CH3NH3, X:I) has been investigated in this research with the use of the SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the MAPbX3 material utilized for the active layer have been calculated through numerical simulation and modelling for various parameters, including open-circuit voltage (Voc), power conversion efficiency (PCE), fill factor (FF), and short-circuit current density …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Short Review on Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators for Cancer Therapy
Abstract: AbstractThe cancer therapy by accelerators depends mainly on the following technologies: higher RF electron linear accelerator (linac); optimization of proton linac; synchrotron, cyclotron; superconducting magnet; and principles of laser. Firstly, the medical accelerators are described as a set of high RF linacs, synchrotrons, cyclotrons and superconducting magnets. Secondly, the medical accelerators are described as a set of accelerators applying the principles of laser. This short review will be helpful to …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Cancer Treatment by Radionuclide Therapy
Abstract: Recently, pretargeted nuclear imaging and radiotherapy have gained tremendous attention for diagnosis and treatment of cancer with nanomedicines. Radionuclide therapy (RNT) is one of the rapidly growing fields of nuclear medicine which works on the mechanism of delivery of cytotoxic levels of radiation to the disease sites, sparing the normal cells. RNT targets diseases at the cellular level rather than on a topographic anatomical level when compared to conventional external …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Radiation Effects in Acrylonitrile (AN) Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer by Spectroscopic and Thermal Methods
Abstract: Gamma irradiation effects in acrylonitrile (AN) ethyl methacrylate (EMA) (AE) copolymer have been investigated by electron spin resonance (ESR), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) techniques. Temperature and radiation dose dependent effects have been investigated by recording ESR spectra under different conditions. Computer simulation techniques are used to analyze ESR spectra to identify of free radical produced on irradiation of copolymer. As such, ESR spectrum of irradiated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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To explore the effect of polyethylene glycol additive on mechanical and gas permeation properties of polyvinyl alcohol membranes
Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membranes were prepared by solution casting and blended with Polyethylene glycol (PEG) in de-ionized water which led to the formation of porous and flexible membranes. Extensive experimentation were performed, in order to find out that at what composition of PEG pores will be generated in the PVA membranes. The PVA polymer is a hard and crystalline thermoplastic so high concentrations of PEG were used, i.e. 40 wt%, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Effect of Electrochemically Synthesized Zno/CoO Nanocomposites on Optical, Electrical and Viscosity Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Films
Abstract: AbstractZnO/CoO nanocomposites doped poly vinyl alcohol films were prepared by casting method using water as a solvent. X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy UV-visible spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy techniques were used to characterize the synthesized nanocomposite films. Study of the structural changes and complexation of nanoparticles with polymer matrix were performed using X-ray and IR techniques. Optical characterization studies revealed a blue shift in the absorption edge with increasing nanoparticle concentration …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 52–62 Read article
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Synthesis of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Latex Using Batch Emulsion Polymerization Reactor: Experimental and Simulation Study
Abstract: AbstractThe rationale for the present study was to develop Poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer latex, using free radical emulsion polymerization mechanism, in which water acted as the continuous aqueous phase, methyl methacrylate monomer as the dispersed phase, potassium persulfate (KPS) as an initiator and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as the stabilizing agent. PMMA is a versatile thermoplastic resin, used widely because of its excellent performance in optical and medical field. The characterization …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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A Study on the Effect of Ionic Conductivity on Addition of Salt for Polymer Nanocomposite Gel Electrolyte for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: AbstractDye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) have attracted greater attention in the recent years because of their relatively high energy conversion efficiency and low cost. In the DSSCs, the electrolytes play a vital role in the determination of the efficiency and long term stability. In this investigation, we report on the synthesis, characterization and conductivity study of polymer nanocomposite gel electrolyte. Cadmium oxide nanoparticles were added into polymer blend of poly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Thermal Conductivity of CNT-Deposited Carbon Fiber Epoxy Matrix Composites
Abstract: AbstractWe have recently developed nanostructured coupling agents designed to couple micron scale reinforcements to the composite matrix. Scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy show evidence of carbon nanotubes deposited onto the carbon fibers. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy provides evidence of a covalent link formed between the carbon nanotubes and the sizing on the carbon fibers. Laser flash analysis shows significant enhancement in thermal conductivity of composites fabricated with these modified fibers. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Reinforced with Coconut and Snail Shells
Abstract: AbstractParticulate-filled polymer composites are becoming quite attractive because of their low cost and wide applications. In this study, the effects of coconut shell (CS) and snail shell (SS) volume fractions (5–50 vol. %) on the thermal and mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) composite are investigated. The results show that tensile strength, elongation at break, flexural strength, and hardness of the composite increase as filler concentration increases. However, impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 44–56 Read article
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Ionic Conductivity of Chain Extension Supramolecular Polymer Material based on Reactive Hydrogen Bonding Motif
Abstract: AbstractSelf-assembly of low molecular weight oligomers possessing good mechanical properties at room temperature and having a low melt viscosity at elevated temperatures are of interest for many applications, such as hot melts and thermoplastic elastomers. Association between end groups can be based on a variety of secondary interactions, such as Vander Waals, hydrophobic, ionic interactions, or hydrogen bonding. A low molecular weight poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) was functionalized with 2-Ureido-4[1H] …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Effect of Processing Methods and Fiber Content on Mechanical and Abrasive Wear Performance of Sisal Fiber/PLA Biocomposites
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, an attempt is made to study the effect of processing methods and fiber content on mechanical properties and abrasive wear behavior of polylactide-based biocomposites reinforced with sisal fiber. Three processing methods namely film-stacking, melt- impregnation and solvent-impregnation were used for fabricating unidirectional sisal fiber- reinforced biocomposites. The impact of processing methods and fiber content on biocomposites was assessed through evaluation of mechanical properties, viscoelastic behavior and abrasive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–9 Read article