In this paper we study the effect of introducing nitrogen into different carbon networks. Two kinds of carbon nitride films were deposited: (a) Using a DC-magnetron sputtering system sp bonded carbon nitride (a-CN) films were deposited and (b) Using a 2 combination of filtered cathodic vacuum arc and a low-pressure N plasma source, N was introduced into sp carbon networks 3 2 (ta-C), leading to...

We report theoretical analysis of the electronic flexoelectric effect associated with nanostructures of sp(2) carbon (curved graphene). Through the density functional theory calculations, we establish the universality of the linear dependence of flexoelectric atomic dipole moments on local curvature in various carbon networks (carbon nanotubes, fullerenes with high and low symmetry, and nanocon...

Three-dimensional (3D) networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were fabricated on a pillarpatterned substrate by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). To fabricate 3D networks of CNTs, highly crystalline single-walled CNTs (SWCNTs) should be synthesize on the substrate. PECVD has advantages for low temperature growth and alignment of CNTs on the substrate, but it is difficult to synthe...

in this study a pseudo comprehensive carbon footprint model for fossil fuel power plants is presented. parameters which their effects are considered in this study include: plant type, fuel type, fuel transmission type, internal consumption of the plant, degradation, site ambient condition, transmission and distribution losses. investigating internal consumption, degradation and site ambient con...

The focus of the European Union (EU) energy policy is on the promotion of low-carbon technologies and renewable-energy sources. In pursuit of this target, EU countries are setting up adequate support schemes (e.g. feed-in-tariffs). This is giving rise to different generation technologies and growing share of small scale generation in power networks. The paper deals with the impact of distribute...

The emerging Internet of Things (IoT) connects the physical world to the digital one and composes large networks of smart devices to support various applications. In order to provide a suitable communication in such networks, a reliable routing protocol is needed. In this paper, a modified version of an IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy networks (RPL), which has been standardized by...

The electrification of heat and transport through the uptake low carbon technologies (LCTs) is expected to pose significant planning management challenges for distribution network operators (DNOs) in coming decades. Therefore, support investment decision making there a requirement understand impact LCTs will have on voltage (LV) infrastructure across diverse geographical areas. However, LV netw...