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Theoretical investigation of the elastic, thermodynamic, electronic and magnetic properties of PrNi 2Si 2 and PrNi 2Ge 2
(Elsevier B.V., 2012-03)The structural, elastic, thermodynamic, electronic and magnetic properties of ferromagnetic tetragonal PrNi 2Si 2 and PrNi 2Ge 2 compounds have been calculated using the full-potential linear muffin-tin orbital (FP-LMTO) ... -
Theoretical investigations of NiTiSn and CoVSn compounds
(Elsevier Ltd., 2012-08)The structural, elastic and electronic properties of NiTiSn and CoVSn half-Heusler compounds have been calculated using the full-potential linear muffin-tin orbital (FP-LMTO) method. The computed equilibrium lattice constants ... -
Theoretical study of the structural, electronic structure, fermi surface, electronic charge density and optical properties of the of LnVO4 (Ln= Sm, Eu, Gd and Dy)
(Electrochemical Science Group (ESG), 2013-08)We present first-principles calculations of the electronic structure, Fermi surface, electronic charge density and optical properties of LnVO4(Ln= Sm, Eu, Gd and Dy) based on density-functional theory using the local density ... -
Thermal and tribological properties of Phenolic/CNT-Alumina Hybrid composites
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-09)Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced polymer composites are of great interest, because their superior properties can produce composite materials with high strength, light weight, and multifunctional features. In this work, the ... -
Thermal expansion behavior of the electroless copper coated Cu-SiCp composites fabricated via the conventional powder metallurgical technique
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-01)The introduction of the metal matrix composites as the advanced electronic packaging materials is highly anticipated because their thermal properties can be engineered to match those of semiconductors, ceramics substrates ... -
The thermal expansion behaviors of Cu-SiCp composites
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)The demand for advanced thermal management materials such as silicon carbide reinforced copper matrix (Cu-SiCp) composites is increasing due to their high thermal conductivity and low CTE properties. However, the weak ... -
Thermal expansion coefficient and dielectric properties of non-stoichiometric cordierite compositions with excess MgO mole ratio synthesized from mainly kaolin and talc by the glass crystallization method
(Elsevier B. V., 2010-04-02)α-Cordierite phase in non-stoichiometric cordierite formulations was synthesized using mainly kaolin and talc, without sintering aids, via the glass crystallization route. MgO mole ratios in the formulations were varied ... -
Thermal management of electronic components by using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) software, fluent™ in several material applications (epoxy, composite material & nano-silver)
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)This paper presents the thermal management of electronic components, microprocessor by using three dimensional numerical analysis of heat and fluid flow in computer. 3D model of microprocessors is built using GAMBIT and ... -
Thermal properties of linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/soya spent powder blends with the addition of epoxidised natural rubber
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Soya spent powder as an inexpensive and renewable source has been used as a filler for linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in this study. Linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/soya spent powder composites were prepared ... -
Thermal properties of recycled polyethylene/chitosan composites: The effect of eco-degradant PD 04
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)The effect of eco-degradant PD 04 as additive on the thermal properties of recycled polyethylene (RPE)/chitosan biopolymer was investigated. The different scanning calorimetric (DSC) was used to investigate the thermal ... -
Thermal, electrical and physical properties of recycled copper filled epoxy composites
(Scientific.Net, 2012-12)The effect of recycled copper filled epoxy composites on thermal, electrical and physical properties were investigated. The recycled copper was collected as a waste from the milling machine. The recycled copper filled epoxy ... -
Thermoelectric properties, effective mass, chemical bonding, and optical properties of 1,3,6-trimetylo-alloxazine: C₁₃H₁₂N₄O₂
(ESG, 2014)The thermoelectric properties, electronic band structure, density of states, chemical bonding, optical properties, electrons and holes effective mass of 1,3,6-trimetylo-alloxazine are calculated by using the full potential ... -
Thermoelectric properties, electronic structure and optoelectronic properties of anisotropic Ba₂Tl₂CuO₆ single crystal from DFT approach
(Elsevier/NORTH-HOLLAND, 2014-03)First principle calculation was performed for the electronic structure, electronic charge density, Fermi surface, optical and thermoelectric properties of Ba₂Tl₂CuO₆ compound. From the electronic band structure the two ... -
Thermogravimetric analysis and the optimisation of bio-oil yield from fixed-bed pyrolysis of rice husk using response surface methodology (RSM)
(Elsevier B. V., 2011-03)The effects of pyrolysis temperature, heating rate, particle size, holding time, and gas flow rate were investigated to optimize bio-oil yield from rice husk pyrolysis. Thermogravimetric analysis showed thermal degradation ... -
Third harmonic generation process in Al doped ZnO thin films
(Elsevier, 2014-01)We have performed studies on the third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility of Al doped ZnO (AZO) thin films using z-scan and third harmonic generation techniques. From the present studies, it reveals that the introduction ... -
Three dimensional simulation of thermal pad using nanomaterial, nano-silver in semiconductor and electronic component application
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Thermal pad is new technology in this world that been used in PLCC in order to reduce junction temperature to the minimum level in electronic components. In electronic industry, the electronic components that exceed 70°C ... -
Transient parameters of a coated quartz crystal microbalance sensor for the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
(Elsevier B.V., 2005-09)A PVC blended lipid membrane coated quartz crystal microbalance has been prepared to mimic human olfaction system. Transient response curves of the sensor on exposure to methanol, ethanol, chloroform, acetone and benzene ... -
Tribological properties of WS2 nanoparticles lubricants on aluminum-silicon alloy and carbon steels
(Walailak University, 2013-06)The rheological properties of nanometric tungsten disulphide (WS2) nanoparticles oil lubricants and its tribological performance with two hypereutectic Al-Si alloy and carbon steel are examined. These two oils are used to ... -
Two-step sintering of fine barium cerate-zirconate ceramics electrolyte
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Two-step sintering (TSS) was applied on the BaCe₀.₅₄Zr₀.₃₆Y₀.₁ O₂.₉₅ powder and the effect of the second step temperature (T2) during sintering process on the grain growth, density and hardness is reported. Normal sintering ... -
Ultra-violet radiation-cured biofiber composites from kenaf: The effect of montmorillonite on the flexural and impact properties
(Taylor & Francis, 2010-04)Biofiber composites, cured by ultra-violet (UV) radiation were produced using kenaf fibers as the reinforcing agent and unsaturated polyester as the matrix. This research work focused on the effects of the incorporation ...