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The enhanced electron field emission (EFE) properties of high aspect ratio, vertically aligned SiNW-ZnO core-shell arrays are presented. These core-shell arrays are prepared by a thin, controlled, highly crystalline and conformal coating of zinc oxide as shell using the plasma assisted-atomic layer deposition (PA-ALD) route on vertically aligned silicon nanowire arrays core. The core-shell nano...

Biodeterioration in building façades represents an important economic loss related to maintaining a functional protective coating system. Research papers with long-time studies on paint performance exposed field conditions are scarce. Fungi, cyanobacteria, and algae frequently present biofilms formed outdoor locations. Among these, defacement caused by fungi is known for the broad damage spectr...

Electronic packaging by coating device component surfaces with polymer thin film is an important step to protect the components from harsh environments. However, along miniaturization improve its performance, scaling down can cause a decrease in durability. Therefore, thermal stability of pure polystyrene (PS) and zinc oxide-incorporated (PS-ZnO) nano-thin films coated on gold (Au) layer differ...

statement of the problem: during the orthodontic treatment, microbial plaques may accumulate around the brackets and cause caries, especially in high-risk patients. finding ways to eliminate this microbial plaque seems to be essential. purpose: the aim of this study was to compare the antibacterial effects of nano copper oxide (cuo) and nano zinc oxide (zno) coated brackets against streptococcu...

in this work, a simple and effective way to modify the support surface is developed and a nanostructure ceramic support to facilitate deposition of a defect-free overlying micro and meso (nano) porous membrane is obtained. to achieve high performance nanocomposite membranes, average pore size of outer surface of support was reduced by dip-coating in submicron and nano α-alumina slurries. in thi...

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-np) on biofilm formation and expression of the flu gene in uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains. MATERIALS AND METHODS Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ZnO-np was determined by agar dilution method. The effect of MIC and sub-MIC concentrations of ZnO-np on biofilm formation were determined...

Photocatalysis is proven to be the most efficient and environmentally friendly method for degradation of organic pollutants in water purification. To meet requirement large-scale treatment, there are two important points: One lifetime chemical stability photocatalyst material, especially complex harsh aqueous conditions. The other ease synthesis such photocatalysts with specific nano-morphology...

Sputtering made ZnO thin film was used as an electron-transport layer in a regular planar perovskite solar cell based on high quality CH3NH3PbI3 absorber prepared with a two-step spin-coating. An efficiency up to 15.9% under AM 1.5G irradiation is achieved for the cell based on ZnO film fabricated under Ar working gas. The atmosphere of the sputtering chamber can tune the surface electronic pro...