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207 articles for “microwaves”
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MgO Nanoparticles Prepared By Microwave-Irradiation Technique and Its Seed Germination Application
Abstract: The nanoparticles are having the vast surface area because of their size is which in the nano range. All the nano structured materials possess a huge surface energy. The nanoparticles of inorganic compounds are used in various fields like electronics, optics, seed germination, paints, different types of sensors, water purification and biomedical fields. The present work is focused on preparation, characterization and application of Vigna radiata (mung bean) seed germination …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 18, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Microwave Processing of Foods: Applications and Future Perspectives
Abstract: This paper introduces microwave-assisted processing of foods, fundamental principles and future perspectives provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of microwave technology in the food processing. Despite widespread use in households, the industrial application of microwave processing remains relatively untapped. The narrative delves into specific applications, such as blanching, baking, pre-cooking, thawing and tempering, pasteurization, sterilization, microwave-assisted frying, rapid extraction, drying and inactivation of microorganisms, emphasizing the rapid temperature …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Microwave-assisted Candesartan Cilexetil Solid Dispersions
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to enhance the solubility & dissolution rate of a poorly soluble, BCS class II drug candesartan cilexetil (CC), using its solid dispersions (SDs) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 & hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) E5. Solid dispersions were prepared by melting, solvent evaporation & microwave method. The dispersions were evaluated for various in vitro parameters such as solubility study, dissolution study, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Potential, Principles, and Applications of Microwave Energy
Abstract: Microwave energy 300 MHz to 300 GHz electromagnetic radiation is essential to modern science and technology. Its applications include telecommunications, medicine, industrial processing, and renewable energy, despite its association with kitchen appliances. Microwave energy generation, transmission, and material interaction are covered in this article. It emphasises wireless communication, radar, medical therapies, and microwave- assisted chemical processes. The study also examines new developments in microwave engineering, such as the creation of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Li₃Ba₂Gd₃(MoO₄)₈ Phosphors Doped with Pr³⁺ and Sm³⁺ for High-Performance Red Emission in LED Applications
Abstract: In this study, we report the successful synthesis of Li₃Ba₂Gd₃(MoO₄)₈ (RE³⁺ = Pr³⁺, Sm³⁺) phosphors using a novel, microwave-assisted solid-state reaction method at ambient temperature. The synthesis involved the use of analytical grade reagents including Lithium Nitrate (LiNO₃), Barium Nitrate, Gadolinium Nitrate (Gd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O), Ammonium Molybdate ((NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄·24H₂O), and high-purity oxides of Praseodymium (Pr₂O₃) and Samarium (Sm₂O₃). The reagents were mixed in stoichiometric ratios, ground thoroughly in a pestle and mortar, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–32 Read article
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Mechanism of Microwave: Material Interaction and Its Effect on Material Properties
Abstract: Application of microwave energy for materials processing is emerging as a novel and innovative technology with many advantages over conventional processing, such as reduction in processing time resulting into energy and cost savings, providing finer microstructures, leading to improved mechanical properties and eco-friendliness etc. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 1 m to 1 mm, which correspond to frequencies between 0.3 and 300 GHz. Microwave heating is a …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 18, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 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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Preparation of Organic Compounds by Microwave Technique with Applications
Abstract: Microwaves are an influential, reliable energy basis that may be adapted to several functions. Recognizing the fundamental technique following for microwaves will supply the chemical researchers with the right equipment and knowledge to be skilled to effectively apply microwave energy to any synthetic path. For chemical reactions and processes, microwaves offer an alternate energy source. Reaction mixtures are heated uniformly without coming into touch with walls using dielectric heating. While …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Forsterite Incorporated HDPE Composites for Microwave Substrate Application
Abstract: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) combined with dispersed forsterite (Mg₂SiO₄) powder was utilized to fabricate polymer matrix composites (PMCs) aimed at high-frequency microwave substrate applications. Forsterite powders were synthesized using the mixed oxide method, and their phase purity was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The dispersion and morphology of the ceramic filler within the HDPE matrix were examined through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), ensuring a homogeneous distribution essential for optimal …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 109–120 Read article
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An Overview on Microwave Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
Abstract: To understand the Earth from space, one must look beyond the visible eye. While optical satellites rely on the Sun’s reflection much like the human eye they are frequently blinded by the curtain of cloud cover, smoke, or the dark veil of night. To bypass these limitations, we turn to Microwave Satellite Sensing. By utilizing electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 1 millimeter to 1 meter, we can see through …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Dual-Wavelength and Tunable Fiber Lasers for Microwave Photonic Applications
Abstract: Dual-wavelength and tunable fiber lasers have emerged as key enabling technologies for advanced microwave photonic (MWP) systems, offering high spectral purity, wide tunability, and enhanced stability. These laser sources play a critical role in generating and processing microwave and millimeter-wave signals through optical means, enabling low-loss transmission and immunity to electromagnetic interference. This review presents recent progress in the design and implementation of dual-wavelength and tunable fiber lasers, highlighting their …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Microwave Curing of Glass-Epoxy Composites Using Silica Based Moulds
Abstract: AbstractFor polymer composite product manufacture, curing of the fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) is a critical step in achieving desired mechanical properties. The conventional cure processes involve thermal curing in hot air ovens and autoclaves where the cure process is time and energy intensive. In this context, microwave curing is one of the most promising processing methods since it results in substantially reducing cure cycle time, energy requirements and operational costs …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Microwave Signals: A New Frontier in Non-Invasive Medical Diagnostics: A Study
Abstract: Imagine a future where medical diagnoses are quicker, safer, and more accessible, and where therapies are more precise and less invasive. This future is rapidly approaching, driven in part by the quiet revolution of microwave signals in medicine. Far from their everyday use in ovens and communication, these non-ionizing electromagnetic waves are proving to be powerful tools, offering unprecedented insights into the human body and innovative ways to treat disease. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 27–41 Read article
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An Overview on Harnessing Microwave Frequencies for Next-Generation Satellite Communication and Earth Observation
Abstract: In the vacuum of space, where traditional cables cannot reach, humanity has woven an invisible, high-speed infrastructure made of oscillating electromagnetic waves. At the heart of this architecture lies the microwave spectrum—the unsung hero that enables everything from global GPS navigation to real-time climate monitoring. The evolution of global connectivity and environmental monitoring is intrinsically linked to the mastery of the microwave spectrum. As satellite constellations transition from traditional Geostationary …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Electromagnetic Field Effects on Biological Systems and Safety Evaluation of Microwave Exposure
Abstract: The increasing use of wireless communication systems, radar technologies, and microwave- based devices has raised growing concerns regarding the potential biological effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on living systems. This review paper investigates the interaction between electromagnetic field exposure, particularly in the microwave frequency range, and biological tissues, with a focus on safety implications and risk assessment. Microwave radiation, commonly emitted from mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, and industrial equipment, can …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Prospects of Microwave Energy for Coal Processing
Abstract: Microwave technology has gained worldwide acceptance as a novel method for heating, sintering and phase transformation of minerals and materials, as it offers specific advantages in terms of speed, energy/power efficiency, process simplicity, improved properties and produces the finer microstructures and lower environmental hazards. This paper shows the various prospects about the application of microwave energy in coal processing and utilization. This paper also summarizes about the detail microwave heating …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of Flood: A Comparison of Various Methods
Abstract: Microwave Remote Sensing is used to detect different land cover types such as, bare soil, water bodies, vegetation cover, forest cover etc., and using different procedures. In this paper, we have targeted on a methodology to detect difference between land and water by using brightness temperature at different frequencies during the flooding period. Disastrous flood occurred in Kashmir (India) during 2014, and passive microwave remote sensing data are utilized for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Use of Precipitation Data from Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 in the Forecasting of Floods in Assam
Abstract: Flood occurs most commonly from heavy rainfall but it can also result from storm surge associated with a tropical cyclone, a tsunami or a high tide coinciding with higher than normal river levels. Rainfall in the upstream of a river can also cause inundation in the downstream side of a river. Reliable and timely information is essential for appropriate flood management system. This paper explains the use of precipitation data …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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A Valuable Insight into the Microwave Heating Vs Conventional Heating for Fused Heterocyclic Nucleus Synthesis
Abstract: This paper includes comparison between the microwave synthesis and conventional synthesis for fused heterocyclic nucleus. This comparison shows that’s microwave irradiation take less time than conventional heating. And also gives more resultant product than conventional heating. Now a day’s microwave irradiation is widely used for synthesis because it gives purity product or it has low operating cost. The technique can use to synthesize large number of organic molecules with safe, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Potentiality of Application of Microwave Heating in Dairy Industry
Abstract: Microwave technology is an advanced technology that has been applied by the food industry in recent years. Microwave processes offer distinct advantages in conduction heating methods in food processing due to their potential for rapid and uniform product with reduced surface temperatures. Microwave radiation leads to lysis of microorganisms in foods resulting in increased shelf life of food products. When a food product is subjected to microwave heating, heat is …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 41–55 Read article