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First principle study of the electronic structure, Fermi surface, electronic charge density and optical properties of ThCu₅In and ThCu₅Sn single crystals
(Elsevier/NORTH-HOLLAND, 2014-02)The electronic structure, Fermi surface, electronic charge density and optical properties of ThCu₅In and ThCu₅Sn single crystals are studied. The calculations are based on the full potential-linearized augmented plane wave ... -
First principles study of structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Mg1-xMnxTe alloys
(Elsevier B.V., 2011-08-11)Density functional FP-LAPW + lo calculations have been performed to study the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Mg1-xMn xTe for compositional parameter x = 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1. Our calculations reveal ... -
First-principles study of structural stabilities, elastic and electronic properties of transition metal monocarbides (TMCs) and mononitrides (TMNs)
(Elsevier Ltd., 2013-12)The structural stabilities, elastic and electronic properties of 5d transition metal mononitrides (TMNs) XN with (X = Ir, Os, Re, W and Ta) and 5d transition metal monocarbides (TMCs) XC with (X = Ir, Os, Re and Ta) were ... -
First-principles study of the electronic structure, charge density, Fermi surface and optical properties of zintl phases compounds Sr2ZnA 2 (A=P, As and Sb)
(Elsevier Ltd., 2013-11)We present first-principles calculations of the electronic structure, Fermi surface, electronic charge density and optical properties of Sr 2ZnA2 (A=P, As and Sb) based on density-functional theory using the local density ... -
Flexural analysis of polyurethane foam and sandwich composite foam via experimental and finite element Cmethods
(Trans Tech Publications Inc., 2013-09)Polyurethane (PU)/montmorillonite (MMT) composite foam were synthesized with reaction of diisocyanate with polyester polyol by a batch process. In this research, water was used as the blowing agent with TEGOSTAB B8407 and ... -
The flexural and impact properties of kenaf-polypropylene composites filled with montmorillonite filler
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC., 2012-01)Kenaf- Polypropylene composites filled with montmorillonite (MMT) filler were produced. The incorporation of MMT had improved the flexural and impact properties. Addition of compatibilizer, had improved the flexural and ... -
Fluorescent and nonlinear optical features of CdTe quantum dots
(Springer Science+Business Media, LLC., 2012-02)The study of photoluminescence and nonlinear optical properties of red (emitted at 650 nm), yellow (emitted at 570 nm) and green (emitted at 530 nm) CdTe quantum dots (QD) spin coated on quartz substrate that had been ... -
Fly ash porous material using geopolymerization process for high temperature exposure
(MDPI AG (Basel, Switzerland), 2012-04)This paper presents the results of a study on the effect of temperature on geopolymers manufactured using pozzolanic materials (fly ash). In this paper, we report on our investigation of the performance of porous geopolymers ... -
Fly ash-based geopolymer lightweight concrete using foaming agent
(MDPI, Basel, Switzerland., 2012-06)In this paper, we report the results of our investigation on the possibility of producing foam concrete by using a geopolymer system. Class C fly ash was mixed with an alkaline activator solution (a mixture of sodium ... -
FSS microchannel fluid flow profile investigation at high and low Re number
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)The fundamental understanding of dynamic fluid flow behavior in different geometry channel is crucial due to transport phenomena influence on the key design and process control of the microfluidic systems. Recently, the ... -
FT-IR and morphology of different recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber glove (NBRgr) size and its blend ratios of SBR/NBRr blends
(Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, 2012-12)Recycling rubber waste contributes to a cleaner environment by using indestructible rubber discards as well as lowering production costs as reclaimed rubber is cheaper than virgin or natural rubber. Therefore, in this ... -
FTIR and TGA analysis of biodegradable poly(lactic acid)/treated kenaf bast fibre: Effect of plasticizers
(Universiti Putra Malaysia Press., 2013)A biodegradable composite (PLA/KBF blends) was prepared using melt blending technique in a brabender mixer and characterized with FTIR and TGA analyzer. Five percent of triacetin and glycerol contents were used as plasticizers ... -
General properties of kaolin geopolymers
(American Scientific Publishers, 2013-01)This paper reported the properties of kaolin geopolymers in term of the bulk density, compressive strength, qualitative observation and SEM analysis of the kaolin geopolymers. Kaolin geopolymers were synthesized through ... -
Grafting amino-acid molecular imprinted polymer on carbon nanotube for sensing
(Elsevier Ltd., 2013)Molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) is a good matrix that exhibit satisfactory recognition ability when integrated onto sensing transducer. We report on the preparation of such material by graft-polymerizing MIP on the surface ... -
Halal based sourced EM for turbidity reducing in wastewater treatment
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Effective Microorganism (EM) technology was found as the credible solution to solve many environmental problems including wastewater issues. The EM which is in the form of EM mud ball was tested to be effectively used for ... -
Heat dissipation analysis under natural convection condition on high power LED
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)As the technology downscales with superior power and increased package density, the thermal effects of the high power LED are significant. Thus, the operating junction temperature of the high power light emitting diodes ... -
High power LED heat dissipation analysis via copper diamond slug
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)The emergence of high power light emitting diode as a novel electronic based light source is due to its vast advantage in terms of optical efficacy, low power consumption and enhanced life time. However, the performances ... -
High temperature corrosion behaviour of steel with a Carbonate deposit at 1123K
(School of Materials Engineering, 2007)The high temperature corrosion behavior of A1S1 304 austenitic stainless steel and S45C carbon steel were studied in presence with CaCO3 salt at 1123K for 24,48,72, 96 and 120 hour. The studies were carried out to determine ... -
High temperature oxidation behaviour of Nimonic - 115 Alloy in presence of Sodium salts at 850°C
(Iranian Research & Development Center for Chemical Iindustries (TRDCI)University College of Science and Technology Malaysia, 2004)The high temperature oxidation behaviour of Nimonic-115 industrial alloy has been investigated in presence of NaN03, NajZ03 and Na/)2 at 850°C in flowing air. The oxidation kinetics and effect of salt deposition for the ... -
Hot corrosion behaviour of 18Cr-8Ni Austenitic Steel in presence of Na2S04 and transition metal salts
(The Japan Institute of MetalsChemistry Section, Z. H. College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1984)The high temperature oxidation behaviour of 18Cr-8Ni austenitic steel has been studied in presence of Na2S04 and transition metal salts, e.g. NiS04, CoS04, Cr2(S04)3, (NH4)2Mo04, NaV03 or Na2W04 in the temperature range ...