Green synthesis offers a superior alternative to traditional methods for producing metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. This approach is not only benign and safe but also cost-effective, scalable, and straightforward, operating under ambient conditio...
In recent times, there has been considerable interest among researchers in magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles, due to their excellent biocompatibility, stability, and diverse biomedical uses, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antid...
The results of studying the morphological peculiarities of polycrystalline CdS1−xSex films, obtained by screen printing, with well-formed grain boundaries of high structural quality are presented here. The developed method for screen printing provide...
Photovoltaic (PV) installations have experienced significant growth in the past 20 years. During this period, the solar industry has witnessed technological advances, cost reductions, and increased awareness of renewable energy’s benefits. As m...
The manipulation of matter at the atomic level (nanotechnology) has experienced an explosion in research interest in recent years. Bimetallic nanoparticles are vital due to their high biocompatibility, stability and comparatively less toxicity. The s...
Water contamination remains a pressing global concern, necessitating the development of effective and sustainable water treatment solutions. Zinc oxide (ZnO) has garnered significant attention for its potential applications in photocatalysis due to i...
Modern magnesium-based alloys are broadly used in various industries as well as for biodegradable medical implants due to their exceptional combination of light weight, strength, and plasticity. The studied ZEK100 alloy had a nominal composition of 1...
Aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) have garnered significant attention across various industrial sectors owing to their remarkable properties compared to conventional engineering materials. These include low density, high strength-to-weight ratio, exc...
Recent energy research focuses on the efficiency enhancement of supercapacitor devices for multipurpose applications. Several materials have been used as electrode materials to achieve the maximum specific capacitance. The present review article conc...
Micro-LED display technology is considered to be the next generation of display technology, which has the characteristics of high miniaturization, thin film and integration, as well as the advantages of high brightness, high contrast, fast response s...
In this work, the structural, elastic, electronic, thermodynamic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of cubic phase SnTiO3 employing first-principles calculation are examined. The calculations of all parameters via various potentials such as LDA,...
Half-Heusler alloys are among the most promising thermoelectric materials. In the present review, thermoelectric properties (at 300 K and 800 K) of more than 1100 compositions from more than 220 publications between 1998 and 2023 were collected and e...
Modern manufacturing is aiming for products that are readily available, environmentally sustainable, and energy efficient. This paper delves into the exploration of compounds meeting these criteria. Specifically, we investigate the structural, elasti...
In recent years, many researchers have focused on the preparation of carbon and basalt fiber-reinforced composites. As a result, the composites have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional materials such as wood, steel, and aluminum. Carbo...
Metal halide perovskite materials have shown significant advancements in their application as light absorbers in perovskite solar cells, with power conversion efficiencies reaching 27%. However, lead-based perovskites pose a concern due to their toxi...
Strengthening by grain refinement via the Hall–Petch mechanism and softening by nanograin formation via the inverse Hall–Petch mechanism have been the subject of argument for decades, particularly for ultrafine-grained materials. In this...
This article describes a photonic crystal fiber (PCF) temperature sensor that utilizes a flat, metal-coated trapezoidal surface. The PCF is made up of two layers of elliptical air holes and a polished trapezoidal surface that allows temperature sensi...
This manuscript reviews the current trends in the recovery of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) from end-of-life autocatalysts and the aims of the recently funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Project “Chemistry of Platinum Group Metals-CHemPGM” towa...
ZnO-doped Polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVA/PVP) polymeric films were prepared in this study through an easy and inexpensive solution-casting method. The scope of the study was based on the structural, dielectric, and optical parameters, a...
This study employs a comprehensive computational analysis of the 2-benzyloxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a] quinazolin-5(4H)-one (ID code: CCDC 834498) to explore its intermolecular interactions, surface characteristics, and crystal structure. Utilizing the H...
To meet the growing demand in energy, great efforts have been devoted to improving the performances of energy–storages. Graphene, a remarkable two-dimensional (2D) material, holds immense potential for improving energy–storage performance...
In this study, for the first time, Phyllanthus Reticulatus fruit extract was utilized as a reducing agent in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs). For sample analysis, a number of approaches were employed. The synthesized Ag-NPs have a sphe...
Friction stir welding (FSW) is an effective solid-state joining process that has the potential to overcome common problems correlated with conventional fusion welding processes. FSW is used for the joining of metallic materials, in particular Al allo...
Selenium (Se) is a nutritional component necessary for animal and plant development and reproduction. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have a high absorption rate during routine supplementation. In the current study, a cell-free extract of Aspergillus&...
Given the severe threats posed by heavy metal pollution to ecological environments and human health, developing effective remediation technologies is of paramount importance. This review delves into the mechanisms, recent advancements, and future pro...
The present investigation highlights the development of high-performance materials in the construction materials industry, with a special focus on the production of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) containing titanium carbide (TiC) particles. The s...
Piezoelectric accelerometers have been widely used because of their large range, simple structure, stable performance, and other advantages. With the improvement of science and technology, the application field is expanding, but there are still some...
The application of deep ultraviolet detection (DUV) in military and civil fields has increasingly attracted the attention of researchers’ attention. Compared with the disadvantages of organic materials, such as complex molecular structure and p...
Rhodamine B (RhB) is extensively used for dyeing purposes, and cannot be completely removed using traditional water treatment technologies. Here, we report for the first time the photodegradation of RhB using nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (N-TiO2)...
X-ray diffraction analysis is essential in studying stacking faults. Most of the techniques used for this purpose are based on theoretical studies. These studies suggest that the observed diffraction patterns are caused by random stacking faults in c...
The research on molybdenum disulphide (MoS
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are amongst the most widely used renewable alternative energy systems with near-zero carbon emission, high efficiency, and environment-friendly features. However, the high operating temperature of SOFCs is still conside...
The present study shows the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using a methanolic and aqueous extract of R. stricta. UV–visible spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDX), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM)...
Zeolites, as a class of crystalline minerals, find a wide range of applications in various fields, such as catalysis, separation, and adsorption. More recently, these materials have also been developed for advanced applications, such as gas storage,...
Three-dimensional (3D) printing of polylactic acid using the fused filament fabrication approach is a widely used additive manufacturing method in various fields, despite the historical issue of substantial surface roughness in fused filament fabrica...
This study investigates the crystal structure, physicochemical properties, and pharmacokinetic profile of Ethyl 2-amino-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridine-3-carboxylate (EAMT) as a potential therapeutic agent. The crystal structure was...
Globally, efforts are being made to upgrade and improvise the current wastewater treatment technologies. Industrial wastewater is being generated exponentially, owing to the expansion in chemical industries and civilizations necessitating remediation...
In this paper, an overview of the influence of various modifications on ZnO-based RRAM has been conducted. Firstly, the motivation for creating new memory technology is presented. The resistive switching mechanism is explained, including its response...
This work focuses on study of the structural, electronic, thermodynamic and thermoelectric properties of RbNbCd and RbNbZn Half Heusler (HH), utilizing a full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) approach and the Boltzmann transport eq...
Supercritical carbon dioxide (S-CO2) has the advantages of amphoteric liquid and gas, which possesses many unique characteristics, such as good compressibility, high density, high solubility, good fluidity and low viscosity. The Brayton cycle with S-...
The aim of the current work is to investigate the effect of SiC particle weight percent and rolling passes on Al/Cu/SiC laminated composites, fabricated by accumulative roll-bonding (ARB) and cross-accumulative roll-bonding (CARB) processes. The opti...
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have emerged as promising candidates for efficient and environmentally friendly energy conversion technologies. Their high energy conversion efficiency and fuel flexibility make them particularly attractive for various...
Lithium tantalate (LiTaO3, or LT) crystal is widely used in optical applications, infrared detection, and acoustic surface wave devices because of its excellent piezoelectric, pyroelectric, and nonlinear optical properties. In this paper, we discuss...
Titanium alloys, particularly Ti6Al4V, are commonly used in biomedical applications. However, the inclusion of aluminum (Al) and vanadium (V) in this alloy can cause cytotoxic effects in the human body, resulting in Alzheimer’s disease and canc...
Copper-based diamond composites have been the focus of many investigations for higher thermal conductivity applications. However, the natural non-wetting behavior between diamond particles and copper matrix makes it difficult to fabricate copper-base...
Metal materials are vulnerable to corrosion in the process of production and service, which often leads to serious disasters, including the decline of the performance of metal components and the shortened service life, and even causes catastrophic ac...
The electronic and catalytic properties of two-dimensional MoS2, WS2, and NbS2 quantum dots are investigated using density functional theory investigations. The stability of the considered structures is confirmed by the positive binding energies and...
CdS thin films were deposited on glass substrates employing low-cost and low-temperature chemical bath deposition (CBD). The effect of deposition time on the fabricated sample’s properties was investigated by XRD, SEM, EDX, Raman, UV-vis spectr...
Flexible supercapacitors have emerged as pivotal energy storage components in wearable smart electronic systems, owing to their exceptional electrochemical performance. However, the widespread application of flexible supercapacitors in smart electron...
Due to its high bonding energy and low self-diffusion coefficient, silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramics cannot form a dense structure with prolonged high-temperature insulation or by raising the sintering temperature. To improve the density of the sinter...
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