The solution of a boundary–value problem formulated for the Kretschmann configuration shows that the phase speed of a surface–plasmon–polariton (SPP) wave guided by the planar interface of a sufficiently thin metal film and a sculptured thin film (STF) depends on the vapor incidence angle used while fabricating the STF by physical vapor deposition. Furthermore, it may be possible to engineer th...

An overview of methods for preparing nanoparticles in the vapor phase is given, and recent advances are reviewed. Developments in instrumentation for monitoring vapor-phase synthesis of nanoparticles and in modeling these processes are also included. The most important developments relate to improved control and understanding of nanoparticle aggregation and coalescence during synthesis, and to ...

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) using diborane (B2H6) and ammonia (NH3) is reported. The effect growth conditions on hBN rate continuous vs. flow modulation epitaxy (FME) method investigated to gain insight into the role gas-phase chemistry during film deposition. In mode, decreases with increase in temperature, reactor pressure, decrease gas velocity. This attr...

We numerically investigate the nonlinear evolution of the interface of a thin liquid-vapor bilayer system confined by rigid horizontal walls from both below and above. The lateral variation of the vapor pressure arising from phase change is taken into account in the present analysis. When the liquid vapor is heated cooled and gravity acts toward the liquid, the deflection of the interface monot...

Pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries are actively implementing membrane nanofiltration modules in their processes to separate valuable products recover solvents. Interfacial polymerization (IP) is the most widely used method produce thin-film composite membranes for reverse osmosis processes. Although considered green environmentally friendly, fabrication has still be further developed...