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78 articles for “XRD technique”
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Performance of Cr3C2-25(Ni-20Cr) and Ni-20Cr Coatings on T22 Boiler Tube Steel in Simulated Boiler Environment
Abstract: Corrosion of metals is a dangerous process, due to which there is loss of metal by the attack of corrosive agents. The high temperature corrosion causes fast material degradation which results in failure of components. Boiler tubes in the thermal power plants are subjected to corrosion due to high temperatures. Thermal spray coatings have been used to reduce the corrosion of boiler tubes. In this research paper an attempt has …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Performance of Ni3Al and TiO2 Coatings on T91 Boiler Tube Steel in Simulated Boiler Environment at 900°C
Abstract: Boiler steel tube corrosion in coal fired boiler is main subject during design and operation of thermal power plant and it leads to both direct and indirect loss of cost and energy, including losses due to plant shut down time and inefficiency of operation. One of the feasible solutions to solve out this problem is providing surface coating on boiler steel tube, which on one hand protects the tube from …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Blend Electrolyte Based on Bio-degradable Polymers Doped with Ammonium Iodide
Abstract: A polymer blend of Polyvinylalchohol (PVA) and Polyvinylpyrrilodine (PVP) doped with ammonium iodide (NH4I) has been prepared by solution casting method to develop a new solid polymer electrolyte. The influence of NH4I on the structural, electrical characteristics of PVA/PVP blend was investigated utilizing XRD, FTIR and impedance spectroscopy techniques. Structural properties were studied by using the XRD technique and found that the pure polymer blend is in semi crystalline form, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 60–71 Read article
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Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Nanocrystalline CeO2 and Ce0.95Cu0.05O2 Solid Solution Catalysts Properties and its Applications
Abstract: The Main study and the development of CeO2 and Cu doped CeO2 nanocrystals containing transition-metal species are of crucial importance for understanding the preparation and fabrication of CeO2 and Cu doped CeO2 nanoparticles by solution combustion technique to taken glycine as fuel. Here, we have investigated the effect of Cerium dioxide and Cu dopant ions on the structural properties of Ce1-xCuxO2 nanocrystals (NCs) synthesized via co-precipitation technique. XRD results confirmed …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis Read article
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Investigations into the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Fe3C Compound: A Comprehensive Analysis
Abstract: Exploration of mechanical properties of Fe3C powder using Williamson-Hall analysis by using Mechanical alloying technique. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the lattice strain (LS) and nanocrystalline size (CS) in an Fe3C produced from powder using the Mechanical Alloying Method (MAM). By the repeated mechanical crushing, the LS created by MAM is expected to decrease while the CS is anticipated to reduce the particle size. To accomplish …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 225–234 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterizations of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) Single Crystals
Abstract: Material processing of layered structure remains a widely investigated subject in recent time due to their anisotropic properties. The large volume of work carried out in this field is of importance not only in basic science but also in industrial as well as energy applications. In this paper authors report growth of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) single crystals using Chemical Vapour Transport (CVT) technique with iodine as a transporting agent. Photograph of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Crystallinity of commercial carbon fibers from X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies
Abstract: Sized carbon fibers have commercial significance. Such carbon fibers serves has excellent reinforcing material with the polymer resin filler matrix leading to the formation of carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRCs). Polarized carbon fibers find applications in the realms of health, energy, environment, defence, catalysis and smart materials. For brevities sake, the focus of the current research paper is only on the structural characterization of carbon fibers using XRD. The structure …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Standardization of Rakta-Akika Bhasma and Pisthi: An Ayurvedic Formulation
Abstract: Background: Standardization of the classically prepared medicines is a must apart from other organoleptic tests as mentioned in the ancient text. Rakta Akika Bhasma (RAB) and Pishti (RAP) is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation for Hridaroga (Cardiac disease), Shiroroga (headache due to vitiated Dosha), Kasa (cough), Raktaja Vikara (bleeding disorders) and many more. Aim: The present research work was conducted to analyze raw and processed Rakta Akika Bhasma and Pishti for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Effect of Bismuth doping on Thiourea crystals : A NLO Material
Abstract: Single crystals of pure and thiourea-substituted bismuth were successfully grown using the slow evaporation solution growth technique at ambient temperature. The impact of thiourea doping on the crystal properties was thoroughly investigated. Solubility tests for the grown samples were conducted at various temperatures, providing crucial data on the dissolution characteristics. Structural characterization of these crystals was performed using single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming their crystalline nature. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Role of Bimetallic (Ag-Cu) Nanoparticles on the Structural Properties of PVA/PVP Blend Green Nanocomposites
Abstract: This study reports the green synthesis of polymer blend nanocomposites of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Poly vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) embedded with Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu) mono metallic and Silver-Copper (Ag-Cu) bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs), generated using plant mediated solution casting method. The formation of blend, polymer-polymer interactions, interaction between polymer and nanoparticles and role of the nanoparticles on the interactions among PVA/PVP blend nanocomposites were studies by FTIR spectroscopy. The crystallinity of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Effect of Zr, Fe Mono, Bimetallic Nanoparticles on the Electronic Properties of PVA/PVP Polymer blend
Abstract: AbstractThis paper describes the environmentally friendly production of polymer blend nanocomposites (PBNCs) made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and embedded with Zirconium(ZrO2), Iron (Fe2O3), and Zirconium-Iron (Zr-Fe), mono and bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs). FTIR spectroscopy was used to investigate the blend's development, interaction between polymers and nanoparticles, interactions between polymers and one another, and the impact of nanoparticles on interactions within PVA/PVP blend nanocomposites. With the addition of nanoparticles …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization of Mesoporous Zeolite BEA and Its Application in Multicomponent Reactions
Abstract: Strongly acidic mesoporous zeolite beta (MZB or Beta/MCM-41composite) with bimodal pore structure and stepwise distributed acidity has been synthesized by novel route using zeolite BEA as silica-alumina source. The material was characterized by various techniques. Powder XRD showed the existence of well-structured microphase zeolite Beta and mesophase MCM-41 in the composite materials. The performance of the composite material as a catalyst was investigated for the synthesis of various biologically active …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 25–45 Read article
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Effect of Calcination Condition and Cooling Method on Reactivity of Lime Sludge
Abstract: In this Experimental Study, Raw Lime sludge from the Paper industry was characterized by XRD and TGA techniques. Lime Sludge was calcined for a temperature range of 550–7500C for 2 h and cooled by air cooling. The effect of calcination temperature on the reactivity of resultant Sludge was investigated by various indirect and direct methods of pozzolanic activity assessment such as the Strength Activity Test(SAI), Lime reactivity test, XRD, TGA, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 10, 2023 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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Removal of AB 10B from Water by Copper Oxide Nano- Particles through Adsorption: A Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study
Abstract: Copper oxide nanoparticle was synthesized by a simple method. Consequently, adsorbent was characterized by using FTIR, XRD, and SEM techniques. The study of optimized parameter contains pH, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose and contact time. Langmuir, Freundlich and Tempkin models were pragmatic for evaluating adsorption equilibrium data of AB 10B as the adsorbent but experiment show the Langmuir model is best for it. The adsorption kinetic model study was done …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous silica supported Pt catalysts for Decalin dehydrogenation
Abstract: Hydrogen, potentially very attractive energy source as its combustion forms only water in addition to energy. Hydrogen is the cleanest source of fuel. Decalin consists of considerable high hydrogen contents of 7.3 wt% and 64.8 kg H2 /m3 is an excellent mobile storage source for hydrogen. In this work, SBA-15 and carbon modified SBA-15 supported 1wt% Pt catalysts were synthesized and characterized for vapour phase dehydrogenation of decalin. About 154 …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Self-Healing Polymeric Composites Reinforced with Green Synthesized Nanoparticles
Abstract: The development of sustainable self-healing polymeric materials is critical for enhancing durability and service life in advanced engineering applications. In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO), magnesium oxide (MgO), and ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃) nanoparticles were green-synthesized using Allium cepa extract and incorporated into epoxy-based polymeric composites to improve mechanical, thermal, and self-healing properties. This bio-based synthesis is eco-friendly and safe alternative to harsh chemical techniques, utilizing natural antioxidants to stabilize the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 305–314 Read article
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Synthesis and Applications of Copper- Doped Pyridine Precipitate
Abstract: A metal organic nonlinear optical single crystal, copper doped pyridine material, was created at room temperature using the slow evaporation solution growth technique (SEST). The developed material's crystalline nature was revealed by a powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Single crystal XRD study shows that the material synthesized possesses monoclinic system of cell parameters, a = 11.44 Å, b = 7.92 Å, C = 11.74 Å and alpha and gamma is …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 51–60 Read article
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Doping of Cerium, Boron and Sulphur with ZnO Nanoparticles and their Impact on Lattice Parameters, Studied through UDM Model
Abstract: Un-doped and tri-doped ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by the simple sol-gel method. Tri-doped nanoparticles of ZnO were prepared by using Ce, B and S as a dopant in concentrations of 1, 2 and 4 wt% with respect to ZnO. The effect of Ce, B and S on the ZnO nanoparticles was investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) techniques against particles …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Eu3+/Gd3+ doubly doped ions in SrCO3-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glasses for optical and White light applications
Abstract: The present work deals with the optical analysis of SrCO3-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glass materials doubly doped with Eu3+/Gd3+ ion were prepared by melt quenching technique. These are studied by XRD, physical properties, FITIR, optical absorption and luminescence spectroscopy. The XRD measurements are conducted to verify the amorphous form of prepared material and structural modifications can be explained by the FTIR spectra. The thermal stability of the glass matrix is measured by the …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Multifunctional and Photocatalytic Properties of DyFeO₃/Dy₃Fe₅O₁₂ Biphasic Nanoparticles
Abstract: Rare-earth orthoferrites constitute a class of compounds that exhibit remarkable magnetic, optical, and electronic properties across a wide temperature range. In the present study, a dysprosium-based orthoferrite containing dual phases of DyFeO₃ perovskite and Dy₃Fe₅O₁₂ garnet was successfully synthesized via the co-precipitation technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was employed to investigate the structural configuration of the synthesized material. The diffraction pattern confirmed the formation of a biphasic composite comprising orthorhombic …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 41–54 Read article