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Preparation of Layered Carbon-Based Nanomaterials via Thermochemical Treatment
(2019-05)Two-dimensional (2D) carbon nanosheet material graphene is the basic structure for all the different allotropes of carbon such as fullerenes (0D), carbon nanotubes (1D), and graphite (3D). Graphene is a two-dimensional ...
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Methylammonium Acetate Assisted Deposition of Hybrid Halide Perovskite for Efficient Devices
(2019-08)Hybrid halide perovskites have emerged as competitive semiconducting materials for optoelectronic devices due to their superior optoelectronic properties and low cost processability. Current perovskite solar cell ...
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Growth and characterization of novel GaN high electron mobility transistor structures with enhanced two-dimensional electron gas
(2016-12)Novel gallium nitride based high electron mobility transistor structures were grown using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition. Traditional GaN based HEMT structures incorporate a version of an aluminum gallium nitride ... -
2-Dimensional Intercalated Cyano-Metallate Complexes- Approach to Ultrafiltration
(2019-05)The discovery of graphene and other two-dimensional (2-D) materials has opened the way for a huge opportunity in material development, manipulation, and their corresponding potential applications. 2-D materials including ...
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Band Gap Engineering Studies of PbTe, SnTe, and CdSeTe for CdTe Solar Cell Applications
(2020-08)In an environment of growing energy consumption, the demand for cost effective and efficient approaches to renewable energy is on the rise. One of the leading possible alternatives is solar cell technology. Thin film ...
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Characterization of Diamond-Semiconductor Interfaces
(2020-08)The extremely high thermal conductivity of diamond thin films makes them an ideal candidate for heat spreaders that can be integrated with electronic devices. By more effectively dissipating the heat generated during ...
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Characterization of Rubberized Binders with Wax Additives
(2016-12)Crumb rubber is widely used as an environment-friendly material in asphalt industry to improve pavement performance properties. Warm mixture asphalt (WMA) refers to the technologies which allow a substantial reduction ...
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Growth And Characterization Of Nitride Semiconductors on Chemical Vapor Deposited Diamond
(2018-05)Group III nitride semiconductor based devices have emerged as the best candidates for handling higher power and frequency in recent years. Performance of various devices such AlGaN/ GaN high electron mobility transistors, ...
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First Principle Modeling of Hybrid Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronic Applications
(2019-12)Halide perovskites (HP) are a promising material for use in solar cells and electronic devices, offering a comparable, less expensive alternative to current technologies. Devices with impressive optical and electronic ... -
Diamond on GaN: Hetero Interface and Thermal Transport Study
(2019-08)III-Nitride based high electron mobility transistors (HEMT) have been in the forefront of the 5G LTE revolution and continue to show promise for next-generation terahertz (THz) communications and radar detection systems. ...
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Characterization of Crack Sealant Materials and Implementation Techniques
(2019-08)Crack sealant materials are used to seal cracks early to reduce water infiltration and pavement repair. Crack sealant with high stiffness property is required due to the premature failure of sealant materials in cold ...
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Mechanochemical Activation of Synthetic Nanosized 2-d Layered Materials: Preparation and Characterization
(2017-05)The clay materials provide a 2-D lamellar structure with a myriad of applications in medicine, water treatment, catalysis, and biochemistry. They are utilized for the development of organic and/or inorganic-clay nanocomposites ... -
A Study of Micro-Mechanical Punching for the Interconnection of Polymer Microfluidic Devices
(2018-12)The design of a microfluidic device can become encumbered when there is a desire to include multiple functional features. To avoid these complications one alternative is the modular design where independent devices are ...
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Biodegradable Enzymatically Activated Nanoprobes for Dual Imaging and Therapy of Breast Cancer
(2017-08)Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Near infrared optical imaging has emerged recently as a viable alternative for the detection, ...
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Role of the Cation in Hybrid Organic-inorganic Perovskite Solar Materials
(2018-07)Climate change has renewed research into alternative power sources. One hot research topic is that of novel solar devices such as the hybrid inorganic-organic perovskite solar cell. Currently, hybrid perovskite solar cells ... -
Biogenic Silica Nanoparticles Derived from Rice Husk Biomass and their Applications
(2013-12)According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the global paddy rice production in 2013 is estimated to be 746 million tons. Based on this, the amount of rice husks (RHs) are estimated ...
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Characterization of Devices and Materials for Gallium Nitride and Diamond Thermal Management Applications
(2016-12)As trends progress toward higher power applications in GaN-based electronic and photonic devices, the issue of self-heating becomes a prominent concern. This is especially the case for high-brightness light-emitting diodes ... -
Characterization, Physical Properties and Commercial Viability of Blended Cements with High Volume Interground Limestone
(2015-12)The production of cement is one of the largest sources of energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in the world. Although cement is critical to the development of most infrastructure, regulations and permitting make ... -
Interaction of DNA and RNA Molecules with Nanoclays that Have Potential for Use in Gene Therapy
(2017-12)In recent years, research has been carried out in the field of drug/biomolecule delivery for optimizing the carrier. Nanoclays such as halloysite (HNT) and montmorillonite (MMT) can be used as protective carriers for ...
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Impurities In Antiferromagnetic Transition-metal Oxides – Symmetry And Optical Transitions
(2017-12)The study of antiferromagnetic transition-metal oxides is an extremely active area in the physical sciences, where condensed matter physics, inorganic chemistry, and materials science blend together. The sheer number ...
