Multi-layered polycrystalline diamond (PCD) films were synthesized using microwave plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition (CVD) with periodical addition (injections) of N 2 gas to the standard CH 4 -H mixture. The aim such an approach was reduce roughness while preserving overall high quality and phase purity PCD material. thicknesses in range 5 51 ?m, number layers from 1 15. introduction e...

This article considers the challenges associated with completing risk assessments in countering violent extremism. In particular, it is concerned with risk assessment of those who come to the attention of government and nongovernment organizations as being potentially on a trajectory toward terrorism and where there is an obligation to consider the potential future risk that they may pose. Risk...

This review covers important advances in recent years in the physics of thin-film ferroelectric oxides, the strongest emphasis being on those aspects particular to ferroelectrics in thin-film form. The authors introduce the current state of development in the application of ferroelectric thin films for electronic devices and discuss the physics relevant for the performance and failure of these ...

This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nano- and microscopic materials that can thermal radiation insulation without reducing visible light transmittance, thereby heat loss conserving energy in greenhouses. We also reviewed the radial properties greenhouse covering materials. Fillers, colorants, reinforcers, additives, as well glass, plastic film, sheet materials, were discusse...

a novel zr,ce-tio2/sio2 nanocomposite thin film was successfully prepared with various amounts of zr4+ and ce4+ as codopant ions for self-cleaning applications. a thin film was coated on a tile substrate by dip-coating and porous zr,ce-tio2/sio2 was obtained after heat treatment for 2 hours at 500 °c. the sem images and xrd pattern showed that the optimum amount of doping ions in relation to ti...

in this research a new approach is proposed for elasto-plastic analysis of structures with truss elements. this method covers both perfectly plastic and hardening properties. the proposed technique uses substituting virtual loads instead of modifying the stiffness matrix. to solve this kind of problems, complementary programming is utilized. numerical examples demonstrate that elastoplastic ana...

This paper covers various aspects of film piracy over the Internet. In order to successfully deal with this matter, it is needed to recognize motivational factors related to film piracy. Thus, this study discusses group factors that could motivate individuals to engage in pirate activities. Furthermore, the paper discusses the theoretical effect on box office revenues and explains it on a propo...