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248 articles for “SEM characterisation”
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Temperature Characteristics of Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic Module in a ventilated double pane window system
Abstract: This work presents the analysis of surface temperature characteristics of Semi-Transparent Solar Photovoltaic (STSPV) module integrated double pane window systems. The four systems are investigated with three types of air ventilation arrangements and a non-ventilation provision. The whole building simulation software EnrgyPlus and WINDOW 7.3 have been used to generate and analyze the required data. The focal points of the analysis include reduction in SPV module temperature and maintenance of …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Study on the Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Metal Nano Particles with Acrylic Acid– Acrylamide (Aa) Copolymer as Mediating Agent
Abstract: Silver metal nano-particles (MNP) have been synthesized by chemical methods with acrylic acid- acryl amide (AA) copolymer as mediating agent. Formation and interaction of silver metal nano- particles with AA copolymer has been confirmed by ultraviolet–visible (UV-VIS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) techniques. Thermal and morphological properties of the composite have been studied by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) techniques. Change in intensity together with shift of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Optimized Performance Characteristics of a 450 nm Semiconductor Laser by Varying Differential Gain
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, the effects on the performance characteristics of a true-blue 3QW separate confinement heterostrcture edge-emitting laser are presented by varying differential gain. At the temperature of 300 K, the threshold current of the laser is . The peak material gain for the designed laser is obtained as and further used for the analysis of the performance characteristics of the designed double-heterostructure laser for the variation of differential gain. …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Effects of Variation of Injection Current on Characteristics of a 1550 nm Semiconductor Laser
Abstract: AbstractThis work represents the prototype of both the analytical and the simulation based study on high speed communication system particularly high speed data transmission through optical fiber using 1550 nm InGaAsP/InP laser. In recent years, Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) are prerequisites for future ultrahigh data-rate systems. This paper represents an overview on high speed performance of the 1550 nm VCSEL. Using MATLAB simulation tool the characteristics of the …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Optimized High Performance Characteristics of a Designed 1553 nm Wideband Travelling Wave Semiconductor Optical Amplifier
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, the performance characteristics of a designed 1553 nm Wideband Travelling Wave Semiconductor Optical Amplifier are presented. A high performance of the designed wideband SOA is obtained and analyzed with the optimized values of injection current, optical confinement factor, input power and active length. A maximum gain of 30.16 dB and minimum noise figure of 4.48 dB is obtained for 200 mA injection current, 0.33 optical confinement factor …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Unified Mathematical Framework for Semiconductor Devices, Junction Dynamics, and Circuit Analysis
Abstract: Semiconductor devices form the fundamental building blocks of modern electronic and integrated circuit systems, where their electrical behavior is governed by coupled carrier transport, electrostatic, and circuit-level phenomena. This work presents a unified mathematical framework for modeling semiconductor devices, junction dynamics, and their interaction with electronic circuits. The formulation integrates fundamental semiconductor relations, carrier concentration, drift–diffusion transport, Poisson’s equation, continuity equations, PN-junction behavior, diode characteristics, bipolar junction transistor operation, and …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Adsorptive Removal of Rhodamine-B Using Eco- Synthesized Green Tea–Aluminium Nanoparticles
Abstract: This study examines the use of Green Tea–Aluminium Nanoparticles (GT-Al NPs), a unique and eco-friendly adsorbent, to remove the dangerous Rhodamine-B dye from water. For characterisation, SEM, FTIR, TGA, and EDX were employed. We evaluated the effects of pH, temperature, dosage, contact time, and initial dye concentration on adsorption efficiency. First- and second-order pseudo models were used to characterize adsorption kinetics, and the Langmuir model explained equilibrium, as well as …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 61–72 Read article
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A Novel Drug Delivery System - Microsphere
Abstract: Microspheres are the multi-particulate novel medication conveyance measurement structure, it contains the molecule size range from 1 to 50µ and typically round fit as a fiddle with free stream property. It generally known as "Microparticles". Microspheres are set up by covering the medication particles with the polymeric arrangement (which got in characteristic, semi-manufactured or engineered structure) to accomplish the controlled arrival of medication, which produce the drawn out activity with …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF FLEXIBLE AND SEMI-RIGID BEAM-COLUMN JOINT CONNECTIONS BY FEM
Abstract: This study investigates the structural behavior of flexible and semi-rigid beam-column joint connections in cold-formed steel (CFS) structures, focusing on the use of Finite Element Modeling (FEM) to simulate their performance under various loading conditions. Traditional analysis methods often oversimplify beam-column connections, treating them as either perfectly rigid or fully flexible, which does not accurately capture real-world joint behavior. In reality, many beam-column joints exhibit semi-rigid characteristics, where the stiffness …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Aluminium-Doped Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles Synthesized by Combustion Method for Polymer Composite Applications
Abstract: ZnFe₂₋xAlₓO₄ (x = 0 and 0.5) nanoparticles were synthesized via a combustion method owing to its simplicity, cost efficiency, and ability to produce highly crystalline nanomaterials. Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the formation of a single-phase cubic spinel structure without detectable secondary phases, indicating high phase purity. The average crystallite size was estimated to be in the range of 14–20 nm, confirming the nanocrystalline nature of the samples. Field-emission …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 272–282 Read article
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Physics of Semiconductors and Electronic Circuits
Abstract: This study talks about the basic ideas behind semiconductor physics and how important they are for making and running modern electronic circuits. It starts with a look at intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, going into how charge carriers move, energy band theory, and how doping affects how well the electricity flows. Next, the conversation turns to semiconductor devices like diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and field-effect transistors (FETs). The focus is …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Deep Learning-Based Thermal Prediction Models for Solid-State Electronic Devices
Abstract: The rapid advancement of solid-state electronic devices in high-performance computing, communication systems, automotive electronics, and renewable energy applications has significantly increased concerns related to thermal management and device reliability. Excessive heat generation in semiconductor devices adversely affects operational efficiency, switching performance, lifespan, and overall system stability. Traditional thermal prediction methods often require complex numerical computations and extensive simulation time, making them less suitable for real-time monitoring and adaptive control applications. …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Efficient Data Transmission through Fiber Optic Communication System using SOA
Abstract: AbstractThis paper represents the characteristic of Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) by varying frequency of Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) which is used as a source at the transmitter end and also injection current of SOA. It is observed that by varying the injection current up to 1 ampere, maximum output power of 0.74935 watt can be achieved at the frequency of VCSEL of 193.1 THz when the optical fiber …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Experimental Study and Simulation on Microwave Drilling of Metals and Glasses
Abstract: Microwave heating is being developed to apply for a variety of engineering applications in the last few years due to some special advantages of using microwave. This paper presents a study on attempting microwave drilling of materials especially metals, as metal processing with microwave was a difficult task due to reflection of microwaves by metals at room temperature. A special fixture was developed to study the microwave drilling on metals …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Cohesive Energy of Chalcogenide and Pnictide Based Ternary Tetrahedral Semiconductors
Abstract: There is a great amount of interest in tertiary chalcopyrite semiconductors because of the potential uses they have in the field of optoelectronics. These applications include solar energy converters, detectors, light emitting diodes (LED), and non-linear optical devices (NLO). There are variety of ZnS Zinc blende types of superstructures in which one of the types is called chalcopyrite semiconductor. This study is based on the characteristics of the chalcopyrite semiconductor. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 192–197 Read article
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Role of Reinforcement Learning in Improvement of Semiconductor Doping
Abstract: The semiconductor industry faces increasing challenges in achieving optimal doping profiles as device dimensions shrink and performance requirements intensify. Traditional doping optimization methods, while effective, often struggle with the complex, multi-dimensional parameter spaces characteristic of modern semiconductor manufacturing. This study explores the transformative role of reinforcement learning (RL) in improving semiconductor doping processes, examining how RL algorithms can autonomously optimize doping parameters to enhance device performance, reduce manufacturing costs, and …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Preparation of Phase – Pure Nanocrystalline Anatase and Rutile TiO2 using Hydrolysis of TiCl4 in presence of surfactants
Abstract: Hydrolysis of TiCl4 was carried out in two different ways to prepare nano crystalline TiO2. In the first method the hydrolysis of TiCl4 was carried under high acidic conditions at low temperature. In the second method hydrolysis was carried out using (NH4)2SO4 as an additive. It can be seen that the hydrolysis of TiCl4 under high acidic conditions promotes the growth of rutile phase of TiO2, where as hydrolysis in …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Study the Effect of Applied Gate Voltage on Threshold Potential and Carrier Transport Behavior of Three-Terminal Novel Prototype Device having Configuration P-type Si/SiO2/CuFeS2/Al
Abstract: This study presents a trial approach for the fabrication and characterization of a novel p-Si/SiO₂/CuFeS₂/Al field-dependent three-terminal electronic device designed to investigate charge transport behavior across multiple semiconductor junctions under externally applied bias voltages. The proposed prototype incorporates CuFeS₂ (chalcopyrite) as the active semiconductor layer, marking its first reported application in a field-induced electronic device architecture. The device was fabricated using a layered heterostructure consisting of p-type silicon, a silicon …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance Study for Optical Half Subtractor Based on SOA
Abstract: AbstractThis article explores for an optical binary half subtractor design which is based on the semiconductor optical amplifiers nonlinear characteristics. For that, the difference output operation of data’s has been realized in the one branch with semiconductor optical amplifier realizing XOR operation and for borrow operation the AND logic operation of the data B with complaint of data A is realized in the other semiconductor optical amplifier branch. Accordingly the …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 50–57 Read article
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Study of Scaling of MOSFET on Various Electrical Characteristics using Silvaco TCAD Tool
Abstract: MOSFETs are the driving work horse of semiconductor industry. Over the years, the MOSFET device density has been continuously increasing owing to the reduction in channel length of MOSFET device. This article discusses the effect of scaling i.e. channel length and gate oxide thickness on various parameters like threshold voltage, transconductance, maximum drain current and subthreshold slope. It is important to consider that with scaling of the channel length; the …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–19 Read article