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94 articles for “Electrical Resistivity”
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2-D ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TECHNIQUE FOR GROUNDWATER EXPLORATION IN IKERE – EKITI, NIGERIA
Abstract: The electrical resistivity techniques become one of the most widely used geophysical survey methods. Electrical resistivity method has been applied to various fields like groundwater and subsurface resource exploration. In the past, electrical resistivity was used in engineering, environmental and archaeological purposes. Its reliability depends on the expert interpretation skills of geophysicist. Applicable technique in groundwater exploration like electrical resistivity method which complement with existing conventional method will produce comprehensive …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study on Electrical Resistivity of Metakaolin Concrete
Abstract: The present work studies the electrical resistivity of metakaolin concrete containing metakaolin at water–binder ratios 0.58, 0.55, 0.50 and 0.45. Cement was replaced with 0%–15% MK. The optimum replacement level was found 10%. Testing included measurement of electrical resistivity (ER), compressive strength and flexural strength (DT); rebound hammer; and ultrasonic pulse velocity test. ER increases with MK content, age and reduction in W/b ratio. The interrelation between ER and compressive …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Tailoring Electrolytic Deposition of Zn-Ni Alloys for Superior Corrosion Resistance in Harsh Environments
Abstract: Since Zn–Ni alloy coatings are more resistant to corrosion than pure zinc coatings, they are being researched extensively. In this study, Zn–Ni alloy coatings electrolytically deposited from an acidic sulfate bath are investigated. The study looks into how the microstructure, phase composition, and corrosion resistance of the coatings are affected by deposition factors like pH, current density, and electrolyte composition. X-ray diffraction (XRD), potentiodynamic polarization, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Analysis of Surface Finish of Different Metallic Materials
Abstract: This study investigates surface processing techniques aimed at achieving a surface roughness (Ra) value of < 2.5 for various materials including gray iron, steel, pure copper, aluminum, and brass. Surface roughness plays a crucial role in determining the functional and aesthetic properties of machined components. The attainment of a specific Ra value demands precise control over machining parameters and selection of appropriate finishing processes. For steel, machining operation grinding followed …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Electrical Properties and Applications of Carbon-Based Nanoparticles in Nanoelectronic Circuits
Abstract: The distinct electrical properties and structural characteristics of nanoscale materials have attracted significant scientific interest. As material size is reduced to the nanoscale, its physical, chemical, optical, and electronic properties change drastically compared with its bulk form. Moreover, the incorporation of nanoparticles into electronic materials provides numerous advantages and helps in improving the performance of electronic devices by enhancing charge transport, increasing sensitivity, and reducing power consumption. At the nanoscale, …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Controlled Texture of Magnetron Sputtered Transparent Conducting ZnO: Al Films for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: Textured transparent and conducting ZnO:Al films were prepared by rf-magnetron sputtering on glass substrate at a temperature 3500C under Ar and Ar+O2 gas ambient. ZnO:Al thin films shows a minimum electrical resistivity of (~8.210-4 Ω-cm), and high optical transmittance (T~86–90% average) in visible region. With increasing of oxygen concentration ZnO:Al films become more compact, stoichiometric and becomes more electrically resistive. ZnO:Al shows hexagonal wurtzite polycrystalline structure with strong (002) orientations. …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Power quality Enhancement & Mitigating Neutral current in 3P4W Distribution System with DSTATCOM Using TIES
Abstract: Three-Phase four-wire distribution systems face severe power quality issues like poor voltage regulation, high reactive power and harmonics current burden, load unbalancing, excessive neutral current, etc.This creates excessive neutral current each of elementary and harmonic frequency and also the neutral conductor gets full. By integration section shifting into an especially low zero section sequence electric resistance electrical device with single or multiple outputs, substantial reduction of triplen, fifth and seventh …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Causes of Fire Outbreaks at Onitsha Markets in Anambra State: Proffering Architectural and Other Safety Measures Against Their Repetitions in Nigeria
Abstract: Frequent fire outbreaks in market places in Nigeria, particularly in Anambra State is a problem that has been significantly rated high; they have caused injuries, loss of lives, goods and properties. To curtail this problem, a research was conducted on the three major markets in Onitsha in AnambraState with the aim of assessing the causes of fire in the markets, in order to proffer architectural and other safety measures against …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Electrodes at commercial forefronts
Abstract: Electrodes at commercial forefronts describe self sustenance approaches in place of traditional cent percent dependence on fissile fuels. Application of solid oxide fuel cells in developed multi-electrode systems have employed in cases of power shortages at nano-material designs. Nano-materials have large surface area but introduced problems such as poor electrode packing densities, high electrolyte reactivity, and expensive synthesis procedures. Thermal stress assisted electrolytic decomposition has motivated use of high temperature …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Tri-Route Orchestration of Sr-Modification, MoldVibration, and T6 Treatment on the Microstructure andPerformance of A356 Alloy
Abstract: This study examines the cascade effects of chemical modification, mechanical mold vibration during solidification, and subsequent T6 heat treatment on the microstructural evolution and multi-property enhancement of A356 Alloy cast via permanent mold casting. Initially Sodium (Na) modifying flux (2– 4 wt%) and Strontium (Sr) elemental modifier (0.01–0.05 wt%) were implemented to refine the morphology of eutectic silicon; Sr addition at an optimal concentration of 0.04 wt.% yielded superior eutectic …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Buried Rivers, Thirsty Island Belt: A Review of Water Challenges in the Great Rann of Kachchh
Abstract: The Great Rann of Kachchh (GRK) in Gujarat, India, is a hyper-saline environment where isolated island communities face acute water scarcity. This literature review synthesizes Scopus and Web of Science indexed research to evaluate an integrated geo-hydrological approach for sustainable water development. The analysis integrates geology, lithology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, and socio-economic dimensions including population distribution, livelihoods, and agriculture. Subsurface core analysis reveals marine transgression since ~18 ka BP, with fine-grained …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Research Insight: Microwave Synthesis – An Implement for Green Chemistry
Abstract: Microwave science is the exploration of applying microwave radiation to synthetic responses. Microwaves go about as high recurrence electric fields and will for the most part warmth any material containing versatile electric charges, for example, polar particles in solvent or conducting ions in a solid. Polar solvents are warmed as their segment particles are compelled to turn with the field and lose vitality in impacts. Semiconducting and leading specimens heat …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Synthesis & Characterization of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles for Thermal Sensing Application
Abstract: n this work, Synthesis and characterization of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles by the co-precipitation method has been done. These nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV) and Thermogravimetry analysis (TGA/DSC). SEM image show morphology and porosity of material. The nanoparticles show quasi-spherical morphology with mean size around 37 nm. The XRD and FTIR confirmed the functionalization of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles. …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Deposition and characterization of poly(o-anisidine)/TiO2Nanocomposite for gas sensing application
Abstract: The Poly(o-anisidine) (POA) and Titanium dioxide POA (POA/TiO2 ) composite thin film based for gas sensing application are synthesized. Pure POA and POA/TiO2 composites with 20wt% of TiO2 were synthesized by chemical oxidative polymerization of o-anisidine using ammonium persulfate in acidic medium at 0-50C. Thin films of POA and POA/TiO2 composites were deposited on glass plate by dip coating method to prepare the chemiresistor sensor. The structural and optical properties …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Conversion of Heat Absorbed (Waste Heat) in a Building for Electricity Generation Using a Thermoelectric Generator
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) for recovering waste heat from building systems and converting it into electrical energy through the Seebeck effect. A journal-scale simulation framework integrating ANSYS thermal modeling with MATLAB/Simulink electrical analysis was developed to evaluate TEG deployment on building envelope surfaces at the Federal Polytechnic Nyak Shendam, Nigeria. Results demonstrate a proportional increase in electrical output with rising temperature gradients, confirming predictable thermoelectric …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Electrodeposition of Bright Zn–Co–Fe Alloy Coatings on Mild Steel and Their Characterization
Abstract: Sulphate bath having ZnSO4. 7H2O, CoSO4. 7H2O, FeSO4.7H2O and thiamine hydrochloride (THC) and citric acid (CA) in combination, was optimized for deposition of bright Zn–Co–Fe alloy coating on mild steel. Bath constituents and operating parameters were optimized by Hull cell method, for highest corrosion performance against coating. The effect of current density on deposit characters viz., corrosion resistance, hardness, thickness, CCE were evaluated. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Nanocomposite Based Sensors and Its Potential in Modern Sectors
Abstract: Flexible nanocomposite sensors are made of two or more phases. Flexibility of polymer and low equip-distribution of nano-particulates or nano-safety are desirable requirements to use full potential. Carbon nanotubes have interesting electrical properties to produce in different configurations. These are used in temperature sensors, linear polarizers, opto-electronic and chemi-resistor devices as well as in medical electronics, packaging, automotive, solar energy fields and coatings
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Electrolytic Deposition of Zn–Ni Alloy from Acidic Sulphate Bath and Their Characterization
Abstract: A bath containing ZnSO4.7H2O, NiSO4.7H2O, thiamine hydrochloride (THC) and citric acid (CA) has been proposed. Bright Zn–Ni alloy coatings were developed galvanostatically onto mild steel (MS) and their corrosion resistance and other physical properties were studied. THC was found to improve the brightness and homogeneity of the deposit. The dependency of bath composition, current density (c.d.), pH and temperature, agitation on wt.% Ni were tested. Deposition was carried out under …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–32 Read article
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Magneto-electrodeposition of Sn–Ni alloy Coating for Better Corrosion Protection
Abstract: The present paper reports the development of excellent corrosion resistant Sn–Ni alloy coatings from a new pyrophosphate bath by magneto-electrodeposition (MED) approach. First part reports optimization of conditions for deposition of Sn–Ni coatings on mild steel by conventional electrodeposition (ED) method and their characterization. The second part demonstrates how the corrosion resistance of Sn–Ni alloy coatings can be improved drastically by MED method, using same bath. Significant decrease of corrosion …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Trucks Overload Detector and Controlling
Abstract: Trucks going beyond the legal mass bounds upsurge the danger of traffic accidents and damages to the structure. They likewise result in out-of-line rivalry between transport modes and organizations. It is important to guarantee a truck compilation to weight guideline. New innovations are being created for increasingly productive overload screening and requirement. Motion is the new innovation which enables trucks to be said something the traffic stream, with no disturbance …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–20 Read article