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10 articles for “Roughness of the thin film”
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Structural and Morphological Studies of MgO Thin Film on ITO Substrate
Abstract: MgO thin film was prepared by electrodeposition technique on ITO plate and characterized by X-ray diffractometer analysis and its size was in the range of 44 nm and its predominant peak was (311). The film was deposited on ITO plate and these thin films were prepared for device fabrication. The following qualities of the host material i.e., structure, optimum stoichiometry and surface morphological changes etc., are essential, which are the …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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On the Interplay between Surface Roughness and Cell Thickness for Efficient CZTS Thin Film Solar Cells
Abstract: Today's thin-film photovoltaic technologies comprising CuInS2 (CIS), CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) and CdTe elements that are costly and rare and in the earth crust such as In, Ga, Te and toxic like Cd. Henceforth, in future, expense decrease, proficient and expanded creation, utilizing bounteously accessible nonharmful components, appear to be the fundamental issue to deliver large scale manufacturing and effective sunlight-based cells. Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS), having the kesterite structure, is perhaps the most …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Characterization Techniques for Thin Film Coatings Based on SiO₂, TiO₂, and ZrO₂
Abstract: Thin film coatings made from silicon dioxide (SiO₂), titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) have attracted great interest owing to their excellent optical, electrical, mechanical and chemical properties. These oxide thin films are widely used in microelectronics, solar cells, sensors, biomedical devices, photocatalysis, anti-reflective coatings and protective layers. The structural, morphological, compositional, optical and mechanical properties of these coatings are closely related to their performance and reliability. Therefore, thorough …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Studies on Nanostructured Nickel Thin Film Coatings Deposited using Pulsed DC Magnetron Sputtering Process
Abstract: The purpose of this research work is to investigate the mechanical properties of nickel thin film. The nickel thin films were coated on glass substrate using pulse PDC power supply magnetron sputtering process in argon atmosphere. The effect of substrate temperature, effect of duty cycle and mechanical properties of nickel thinfilms has been presented in this paper. Coating deposited with substrate temperature at 250°C, had lower surface roughness (Ra<3 nm) …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Parametric Analysis of Oscillating Squeeze Film Using a New Dimensionless Parameter
Abstract: A comprehensive mathematical model has been established including a new dimensionless parameter Ω to investigate the effects of surface roughness and permeability of rubber block on leakage flow rate and hydrodynamic force generated in fluid film between annular porous rubber block and oscillating annular rigid block. The modified Reynolds equation, Laplace equation and governing equation for three-parameter viscoelastic model are solved simultaneously to obtain pressure developed in fluid film between …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 2-3, 2012 · pp. 12–24 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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Properties of ZnO Thin Film deposited on Flexible Substrate using RF Sputtering
Abstract: Semiconductor materials demand is increased in recent years, due to new emerging technologies. There is need to find the alternate for silicon in electronics industry, as silicon is brittle in nature and has low efficiency, which makes it unsuitable for transparent and flexible device. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is emerging as popular choice of researchers due to its wide range of properties, abundancy and non-toxicity. This work explores the properties of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Total-internal-reflection-based optical rotation quasi-phase-matching for efficient second-harmonic generation in Cadmium Germanium Arsenide crystal
Abstract: This study investigates a total-internal-reflection (TIR)-based optical rotation quasi-phase-matching (ORQPM) approach for second harmonic generation within a cadmium germanium arsenide crystal slab. The crystal is coated with a thin film of yttrium oxide to facilitate precise control over phase shifts between p- and s-polarized light upon reflection at the slab-film interface. By leveraging the interplay between TIR- induced optical rotation and fractional QPM effects at designated bounce points, the configuration …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 01–09 Read article
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Interfacial and Tribo-Mechanical Performance of a TiO₂–Castor Oil Polymeric Nanofluid During Sustainable Machining of AISI 316L Stainless Steel Under MQL Conditions
Abstract: This research examines the tribo-mechanical performance and interfacial film characteristics of a TiO₂-reinforced castor-oil polymeric nanofluid during the turning of AISI 316L stainless steel under minimum-quantity lubrication (MQL). A Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was utilized to assess the synergistic effects of cutting speed, depth of cut, and coolant composition on surface integrity, while machining experiments were performed under dry, conventional, and TiO₂-nanofluid lubrication techniques. ANOVA and multiple-regression modeling were used …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 901–914 Read article
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Triboelectric Charge Density Enhancement in Zinc Oxide Decorated Polymer Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting Systems
Abstract: The growing need for wearable electronics, wireless sensor networks, and IoT devices has pushed research on triboelectric nanogenerator for long-term energy harvesting. However, traditional polymer-based TENGs' low triboelectric charge density restricts their energy conversion efficiency and practical performance. This research presents a zinc oxide (ZnO)-decorated polymer triboelectric nanogenerator designed to enhance surface charge density and improve electrical output. ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and uniformly deposited onto …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article