Heated scallop-shell (HSS) nano-particles, prepared using a wet grinding mill, and microparticles were examined for their antibacterial activity against vegetative bacterial cells and spores. The median diameters of the nano-particles and micro-particles were approximately 20 nm and 30 µm, respectively. The antibacterial activity of HSS against Escherichia coli increased with an increase in con...

ZnFe2O4 mixed spinel ferrite nanoparticles obtained through a citrate-nitrate combustion method. Ignited products calcined at different temperatures in 600-900ºC range and effect of calcination treatment temperature investigated. Final Products characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). The a...

Avoiding collision of nano-particles during manipulation operations and selecting the best route and lowest Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) movement are major concerns in the area of nano-space. To apply the lowest force on the cantilever from fluid environment forces, we try to minimize AFM movements. Our proposed method calculates the optimum routing for AFM probe movement for nano-particles tr...

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Here, we report the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic evaluation of Ni-Cu-Mg ferrite using tragacanth gum as biotemplate and Metals nitrate as the metal source by the sol-gel method without using any organic chemicals. The sample was characterized by powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM), and Scanning El...

This paper describes the main results obtained from a detailed experimental investigation into dislocation and twinned structures that develop in dual phase (DP) steel sheets. In particular, morphology defect-structures present DP 1180 having 55% ferrite 45% martensite, were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Microstructure of as-received consists twin-free martensite form l...

We study metallic nano-particles for light trapping by investigating the optical absorption efficiency of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon thin film with and without metallic nano-particles on its top. The size and shape of these nano-particles are investigated as to their roles of light trapping: scattering light to the absorption medium and converting light to surface plasmons. The optical ...

A microstructure consisting of ultrafine grained (UFG) ferrite with average grain size of ~ 0.7 µm and dispersed nano-sized carbides was produced by cold-rolling and tempering of the martensite starting microstructure in a low carbon steel. Subsequently, fine grained dual phase (DP) steel consisting of equiaxed ferrite grains with average size of ~ 5 µm and martensite islands with average size ...

In this work we have examined the influence of the pH on the structural and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) nanoparticles obtained by a combination of the co-precipitation and hydrothermal methods. The crystal structures and the particle sizes of the prepared powders were analyzed by the X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy, while the magnetic properties of the...

Sn–9Zn solder joints containing Ag nano particles were prepared by mechanically mixing Ag nano particles (0.3, 0.5 and 1 wt%) with Sn–9Zn solder paste. In the monolithic Sn–Zn solder joints, scallop-shaped AuZn3 intermetallic compound layers were found at their interfaces. However, after the addition of Ag nano particles, an additional uniform AgZn3 intermetallic compound layer well adhered to ...