Center for Advanced Materials: Recent submissions
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Tunable properties based on regioselectivity of 1,2,3-triazole units in axially chiral 2,2?-linked 1,1?-binaphthyl-based copolymers for ions and acid responsiveness
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The synthesis and optical studies of a new chiral binaphthyl-based polymeric sensor are described herein. The polymers were prepared using the copper-catalyzed azide?alkyne cycloaddition reaction between fluorene and ... -
Enhancement of electrical characteristics of a-ZTO TFTs based on channel layers produced with alternating precursor concentration
( Institution of Engineering and Technology , 2018 , Article)The enhancement in electrical characteristics of the thin film transistors (TFTs) based on the mixed-stacked amorphous zinc tin oxide (a-ZTO) with an alternating precursor concentration is reported. The channel layers were ... -
Cisplatin-Loaded Graphene Oxide/Chitosan/Hydroxyapatite Composite as a Promising Tool for Osteosarcoma-Affected Bone Regeneration
( American Chemical Society , 2018 , Article)Presently, tissue engineering approaches have been focused toward finding new potential scaffolds with osteoconductivity on bone-disease-affected cells. This work focused on the cisplatin (CDDP)-loaded graphene oxide ... -
PVA/chitosan/silver nanoparticles electrospun nanocomposites: Molecular relaxations investigated by modern broadband dielectric spectroscopy
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)In this study, we used broadband dielectric spectroscopy to analyze polymer nanofibers of poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan/silver nanoparticles. We also studied the effect of incorporating silver nanoparticles in the polymeric ... -
Erosion behavior of API X120 steel: Effect of particle speed and impact angle
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)The dry erosion behavior of API-X120 pipeline steel was investigated, under the erosive interaction of aluminum oxide particulates, in a range of speed (43-167 m·s-1) and impact angle (30°-90°). Erosion behavior is ... -
Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Pulse Electrodeposited Ni-AlN Nanocomposite Coatings
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)This research work presents the microscopic analysis of pulse electrodeposited Ni-AlN nanocomposite coatings using SEM and AFM techniques and their performance evaluation (mechanical and electrochemical) by employing ... -
Polyaniline/Polystyrene Blends: In-Depth Analysis of the Effect of Sulfonic Acid Dopant Concentration on AC Conductivity Using Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)This work presents an in-depth analysis of the alternating current (AC) conductivity of polyaniline-polystyrene (PANI-PS) blends doped with camphor sulfonic acid (CSA) and prepared using an in situ dispersion polymerization ... -
Enhanced photocatalytic performance of WON@porous TiO2 nanofibers towards sunlight-assisted degradation of organic contaminants
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)In the last few decades, TiO2 has been widely used in different types of photocatalytic applications. However, the relatively large optical band gap (∼3.2 eV), low charge carrier mobility and consequently its low quantum ... -
Template-assisted growth of nanoporous VTTBNc films: Morphology and moisture sensitivity studies
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)A novel structured of nanoporous vanadyl 2,11,20,29-Tetra Tert-Butyl 2,3 Naphthalocyanine (VTTBNc) films were prepared by template-assisted method. The structure and morphology of the fabricated VTTBNc nanostructures were ... -
Indentation and bending behavior of electroless Ni-P-Ti composite coatings on pipeline steel
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Electroless Ni-P coatings have been adopted in many industrial applications due to their excellent wear and corrosion resistance. The unique properties and autocatalytic nature suggest a potential usage as a pipeline inner ... -
Influence of relative humidity on the electrical response of PEDOT:PSS based organic field-effect transistor
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)We have investigated the influence of relative humidity on the electrical response of a bottom gate organic field-effect transistor (OFET) with poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(4-styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) as an ... -
Generation of photo charge in poly(ethyleneimine)-TiO2-anthocyanin modified papers conditioned at different humidities
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The article describes the influence of humidity on the surface photodielectric properties of papers prepared from poly(ethyleneimine)-TiO2 nanoparticles-anthocyanin modified cellulose fibres. The anthocyanins were extracted ... -
New electrospun polystyrene/Al2O3 nanocomposite superhydrophobic coatings; Synthesis, characterization, and application
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)The effect of electrospinning operational parameters on the morphology, surface roughness, and wettability of different compositions of electrospun polystyrene (PS)-aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanocomposite coatings was ... -
Studies on the Electrical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Poly (4-Styrene Sulfonic Acid) and Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend Composites
( World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd , 2018 , Article)In the present study, graphene oxide (GO)-reinforced poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) (PSSA)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend composite films were prepared using colloidal blending technique at various concentrations of GO ... -
Sensing, Measuring and Modelling the Mechanical Properties of Sandstone
( Springer-Verlag Wien , 2018 , Article)We present a hybrid framework for simulating the strength and dilation characteristics of sandstone. Where possible, the grain-scale properties of sandstone are evaluated experimentally in detail. Also, using photo-stress ... -
Comparison of the effect of carbon, halloysite and titania nanotubes on the mechanical and thermal properties of LDPE based nanocomposite films
( Chemical Industry Press , 2018 , Article)In this study, titania nanotubes (TNTs) were prepared by hydrothermal method with the aim to compare the properties of these one-dimensional tubular nanostructures' reinforced nanocomposites with the carbon and halloysite ... -
Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)In this review article, we present recent advancements in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV) that have been achieved through the applications of quantum dots (QDs). We describe the leading experimental accomplishments ... -
Modulation of wettability, gradient and adhesion on self-assembled monolayer by counterion exchange and pH
( Academic Press Inc. , 2018 , Article)In this study, two quaternary ammonium salts derived from L-lipoic acid were applied for self-assembled monolayers formation on rough structured gold surface. The derivatives differ in functionality since one possesses ... -
Surface modification of polyethylene/graphene composite using corona discharge
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Article)Polyethylene/graphene composites are suitable for electromagnetic interference shielding applications and are often fabricated as sandwich structures. However, the hydrophobic character of these composites can lead to ... -
Effect of corona treatment on adhesion enhancement of LLDPE
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Polymers/metal laminates are often used to improve physical and mechanical properties, especially those required in building applications. A flat aluminum composite panel (ACP) consisted mainly of two thin metal sheets ...