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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 ... -
Unsaturated polyester-kenaf composites: The effects of a modified montmorillonite filler on the tensile properties
(Taylor & Francis Group, LLC., 2010-06)This study has been embarked to use the nanofiller to compensate the adverse effect of the lignocellulosic filler. Unsaturated polyester-kenaf composites filled with various types of MMT filler were produced. The study ... -
Using gibbs standard state free energy and a power regulating device to predict and control the fabrication of nanoporous alumina
(VBRI press, 2013-12)The basic concept of Gibbs standard state free energy predicts a favorable condition for both room and high temperature fabrication of nanoporous alumina in phosphoric acid electrolyte. The anodization of aluminum foil in ... -
The utilisation of activated carbon (AC) from palm shell waste to treat textile wastewater
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved., 2013-10)Heavy metals are widely used in textile industries and significant losses occur during the manufacturing and processing of textiles, and these lost heavy metals are eventually discharged in the effluent. Activated carbon ... -
Variation of half metallicity and magnetism of Cd₁₋xCrxZ (Z=S, Se and Te) DMS compounds on reducing dilute limit
(Elsevier (Imprint: NORTH-HOLLAND), 2013-04)The electronic and magnetic properties of Cr-doped Cd-Chalcogenides, Cd₁₋xCrxZ (Z=S, Se and Te) for dopant concentration, x=0.25 and 0.125 are presented in order to search new Dilute Magnetic Semiconductor (DMS) compounds ... -
Warpage analysis with straight drilled and conformal cooling channels on front panel housing by using taguchi method
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)The challenging in injection molding process is to get the uniform thermal distribution on the molded parts during the cooling stage which is mainly depend on the design of the cooling channels in injection mold. Poor ... -
Wettability analysis on platinum deposited wafer after reactive ion ecthing using SF6+argon/CF4+argon gaseous
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)Wettability in microfluidic has direct influence to its fluid flow channels. This paper investigates the variable parameters that affect the wetability in terms of contact angle on a Platinum deposited wafer after reactive ... -
Wettability and interfacial phenomena investigations on high-density polyethylene and petroleum coke
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2012-08)An in-depth wettability and interfacial phenomena investigation was carried out to study interactions between high density polyethylene (HDPE) and petroleum coke. The aim is to investigate the effect of temperature and ... -
Wettability, electrical and mechanical properties of 99.3Sn-0.7Cu/Si 3N4 novel lead-free nanocomposite solder
(Trans Tech Publications, 2011-07-04)A nanocomposite solder alloy with 99.3Sn-0.7Cu base alloy was successfully fabricated using the powder metallurgy route which consists of blending, compaction and sintering. Varying amount of nano size silicon nitride ... -
Whiskers - a unique strengthening materials
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X-ray photoelectron spectrum, X-ray diffraction data, and electronic structure of chalcogenide quaternary sulfide Ag2In 2GeS6: Experiment and theory
(Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 2013-02)We report measurements of the X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectrum on single crystals of Ag2In2GeS6. We also present first principles calculations of the band structure and density of states using the ...