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Toxicity Evaluation for accumulation of nanoparticles in biological system
Abstract: Recent years have seen an unprecedented growth in the field of nanotechnology. The application of nanotechnology has risen and now has become a technical necessity in almost every technical field be it medical, therapeutic, cosmetics, agriculture, forensic, defence and many more still to come. Nanotechnology in pharmaceutical application typically involves encapsulation of any drug in “Nano” sized carrier ranging from metallic, polymeric, quantum dots, silicon based, polymeric micelles, liposomes and …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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The Current Role of Nanomaterials in Paints Industry
Abstract: Nano coatings are materials that are made by getting the material at the nuclear level to outline a denser thing. Nano coatings have a couple of purposes of enthusiasm, for instance, better surface appearance, awesome engineered assurance, better warm and electrical conductivity and better disintegration insurance. Wire of nanoparticles update the disintegration insurance of zeolite coatings, epoxy coatings and antimicrobial coatings. The nanopaint development improves the structure's entire ecobalance. The …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–33 Read article
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Synthesis Techniques and Application of Graphene Thin Film: A Review
Abstract: This work discusses the various synthesis method and characterizations of graphene thin film and the methods to enhance its transparency and conductivity, for optoelectronic application. We are propose intercalation of sodium in between graphene layers, which is accomplished with the help of ultra-sonication process. Various literature mention, sodium intercalation exfoliate the graphene sheets which helps in the enhancing of transparency and conductivity of the graphene thin film.
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–47 Read article
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High-k and Low-k Gate Dielectric Stacking for Low Voltage Organic Thin Film Transistors
Abstract: Electrical performance parameters of Organic thin film transistor (OTFT) are closely related to the interface characteristics of gate dielectric and organic semiconductor film. Henceforth, it becomes important to study the effect of gate dielectric stacking on device performance of OTFTs. In this paper, we demonstrate the stacking of high-k and low-k gate dielectric based Single and Dual gate OTFTs. The structural effect of Organic thin film transistors is methodically explored …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of MoS2 Nanosheets on ACNT-MoS2 Nanohybrids
Abstract: Here amorphous carbon nanotube – molybdenum disulfide nanohybrids were prepared using hydrothermal method. Here the amount of thiourea and hexaammonium heptamolybdate tetrahydrate were taken in two different amount such as 2.34g:1.28g and 4.68g:2.46g. The amount of amorphous carbon nanotube were kept at 0.5g of fixed amount. Finally the two as prepared nanohybrids were characterized by using field emission scanning electron microscope method.
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Dyed Ethanol for Nanofluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microchannel bend as microfluidic device is fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared and used as working liquid in this work. A CMOS camera is used to capture the surface-driven capillary flow of dyed ethanol in the fabricated PMMA microchannel bend. In future, this experimental work may be useful to establish the nanofluidic flow …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity using Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: The goal of the study was to use common laboratory techniques to create Zinc Oxide nanoparticles in a short amount of time and to check the antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles on gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Wet chemical technique was used to make zinc oxide nanoparticles. Activity augmentation for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were studied when used in combination with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. The Nps are …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Recent Advancement of Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management
Abstract: Nanoparticles are small size particles having potential to work in large surface area. Size of nanoparticles vary from 1-100 nm. The composition of nano-formulation should break down quickly in the soil and sluggishly in plants with remnant levels under the regulatory standards in foodstuffs. The nanoparticle synthesis methods can be categorized into bottom-up or top-down method Physical- Ball milling, nanolithography, pulsed laser, electrochemical; Chemical- Vaccum deposition and vaporization, chemical vapor …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Plasmonic Devices for Electromagnetic Wave Concentration
Abstract: The EOT effect is enhanced by the concentration of EM waves. We explored optical transmission through arrays of nanohole pairs and found that the EOT effect through subwavelength nanoholes is enhanced by the confinement of electric field, and that the transmission is substantially higher than predicted. The optical transmission capabilities of arrays of isolated nanohole pairs and bridging nanohole pairs in gold with various geometrical configurations were explored and investigated …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Nanostructured Metal Oxides as Promising Electrode Materials for Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are emerging as a promising technology for generating sustainable energy from organic waste materials. One of the key challenges in developing efficient MFCs is the selection of suitable electrode materials. In recent years, nanostructured metal oxides have gainedconsiderable attention as electrode materials for MFCs due to their unique structural and electrochemical properties. This review highlights the recent progress in the development and application of various types …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Integrative Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analysis Reveals Potent Inhibition of Ovarian Cancer-Associated Proteins by Curcuma Longa Derivatives
Abstract: Objectives: A network pharmacology approach and molecular docking study were employed to explore how the active ingredients of Curcuma longa interact with protein targets associated with ovarian cancer. The objective was to explore the mechanism of action of these active ingredients. Methods: In this study, a total of 14 derivatives of Curcuma longa were selected to evaluate their binding affinity with specific target proteins (HLA, CDK-41, EGFR, Tumor suppressor p53 …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 45–67 Read article
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A Review on Modified TiO2 Nanostructured Materials in DSSC
Abstract: Dye sensitized solar cells DSSCs emerged as a new class of low cost energy conversion devices with simple manufacturing procedures and environmentally friendly character.TiO2 controls the light harvesting and confinement properties of the cell, in addition to preventing charge recombination and promoting charge transport toward the anode. These last two parameters are major factors in determining the charge collection efficiency. The particle size and shape, crystallinity, surface morphology and chemistry …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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SMART MATERIALS in Manufacturing Industry – AN OVERVIEW
Abstract: Smart materials are normal name for a wide gathering of various substances. The general component of every one of them is the way that at least one property may be fundamentally adjusted under controlled condition. The present age is viewed as the smart materials time. Prior, smart material was characterized as the material, which reacts to its surroundings in an opportune way. In any case, the meaning of smart materials …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Study and Implementation of High Performance Energy Harvester using Aerosol Deposition Method.
Abstract: This paper reports the high-performance piezoelectric energy harvester (EH) fabricated with PbxZr1-xTiO3 (PZT) or xPb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)-(1-x)PbTiO3 (PMN-PT) by aerosol deposition method. The other EH with the same construction and similar thickness of PZT thin film are fabricated and used as a comparison basis. The electrical and mechanical properties of both transducers are characterized and discussed. According to our previous work [1], the output power of a EH not only depends on …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Low-graded coals to upgrade
Abstract: Coal can be defined as a chemically and physically heterogenous, “combustible”, sedimentary rock consisting of both organic and inorganic materials. Organically, coal consists primarily of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with lesser amounts of sulphur and nitrogen. Inorganically, coal consists of a range of ash-forming compounds distributed throughout coal. Major types of analysis are proximate analysis, ultimate analysis and calorific value analysis. Heat value or calorific value determines energy content of …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 42–60 Read article
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Predictive Model to Monitor the Effect of Angular Momentum of an Electron in an Orbital
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to examine the effect of angular momentum of an electron in an Orbital. The Lamor procession and vector of angular momentum function of the S,P orbitals revealed increase in the angular momentum with increase in orbital. The trend on spd orbital in terms of angular momentum shows the same behaviors as well as spdf orbital. The quantum angular momentum shows that the energy of the system …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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MATLAB Simulation Processes on Pneumatic Force-Balance Transmitter
Abstract: A pneumatic force balance transmitter in which an input force proportional to the fluid flow rate being measured is applied to a force bar pivoted about a transverse axis to produce a torque. A rebalance torque is applied to the bar by means of a negative feedback loop, in which a pneumatic detector functions to sense any change in bar position, the detector output being amplified to produce a pneumatic …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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OPTIMIZING MAGNETIC BEHAVIOR OF NANO-CRYSTALLINE CO2CrAl TYPE HEUSLER ALLOY POWDER USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
Abstract: In the present work, Co2CrAl heusler alloy powder prepared successfully from premix basic powders of Cobalt (Co), Chromium (Cr) and Aluminium (Al) in stoichiometric of 60Co-26Cr-14Al (weight %) by novelistic mechano-chemical route. Mgnetic properties of mechanically alloyed powders were characterized by vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The performed experiment has been designed on the basis of 2 factor 5 level response surface methodology. Experimental results were used to develop a mathematical …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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EXPERIMENTATION OF A HIGH STEP-UP DC-DC CONVERTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Abstract: In this article, the experimentation of a high step- up dc-dc converter are discussed and put forward power management of different types of renewable energy sources whose voltages and currents are connected by the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller. The inductor motor was interfaced at the load whose speed was measured and shown in the form of waveforms. This high step-up dc-dc converter has reliability operate instantaneous power generation …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Study on Metal Corrosion in Soil Environment of Edo State in Niger Delta Area, Nigeria
Abstract: Impact of sandy soil obtained in Edo State on metal corrosion was investigated having in mind that corrosion of metal is an issue of concern as well as has been a major problem in various fields of engineering operation, particularly in environment of Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Experimental approaches were conducted to examine metal corrosion in soil of selected environment of Edo State in Niger Delta area of Nigeria. …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 37–48 Read article