American Journal of Nano Research and Applications

Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013

  • Fabrication and characterization of ZnO nanostructures on Si(111) substrate using a thin AlN buffer layer

    L.S. Chuah, Z. Hassan, S. K. Mohd Bakhori, M. A. Ahmad, Y. Yusof

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 4 April 2013
    Published: 20 May 2013
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    Abstract: In the present work, radio-frequency (RF) nitrogen plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PA-MBE) technique was used to grow AlN thin layers on Si(111) substrate. Subsequently, the thermal evaporation technique was used to deposit the zinc films on Si(111) substrates with AlN as buffer layer. ZnO nanostructures were obtained from zinc granulated (... Show More
  • Study of Polymer Electrolyte for Zn Rechargeable Nanos-tructured Galvanic Cells via Combined in Situ SAXS/ DSC/ WAXD Measurements

    A. Turković, P. Dubček, K. Juraić, S. Bernstorff, M. Buljan

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: 2 April 2013
    Published: 30 May 2013
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    Abstract: Polymer electrolytes as nanostructured materials are very attractive components for batteries and opto-electronic devices. (PEO)8ZnCl2 polymer electrolytes were prepared from PEO and ZnCl2. The nanocomposites (PEO)8ZnCl2 themselves contained TiO2, Al2O3, MgO, ZnO and V2O5 nanograins. In this work, the influence of the Al2O3, MgO and V2O5 nanograins... Show More
  • Dependence of Electron Beam Diameter, Electron Energy, Resist Thickness and Resist Type for Forming Nano-sized Dot Arrays in EB Lithography by Using Monte Carlo Simulation.

    Hui Zhang, Yulong Zhang, Sumio Hosaka, You Yin

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 11-16
    Received: 6 May 2013
    Published: 30 May 2013
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    Abstract: We have calculated the electron energy deposition distribution in Calixarene negative resist and analyzed the development profile in order to improve the resolution of pattern. From the trajectories and energy deposition distribution in resist at various beam diameters, it is obvious that the thinner resist film should be adopted for formation of v... Show More
  • Fullerene C60 and its Derivatives as Nanocomposites in Polymer Nanofibres

    Eva ZEMANOVÁ, Eva KOŠŤÁKOVÁ, Karel KLOUDA

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 17-20
    Received: 26 April 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: This work describes the application of oxo-derivatives of fullerene C60 and pristine fullerene as a nanocomposite in polymerous nanofibres. In this work we used oxo- fullerene derivative, of which preparation was presented by the authors of the State office for nuclear safety (Prague) on Nanocon 2009 and on Nanocon 2010 [1, 2]; there was presented ... Show More
  • Synthesis and Electrical Properties of TiO2 Nanoparticles Using a Wet Chemical Technique

    Suresh Sagadevan

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: 7 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using a wet chemical technique. The as prepared nanopowder was used for further characterization. The prepared TiO2 nanoparticles were characterized for phase composition, using X-ray diffractometry. The particle size and morphology were studied using Scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microsc... Show More
  • A Nanoscale Investigation of Mechanical, Thermal Stability and Electrical Conductivity Properties of Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Graphene Nanocomposite

    Irene S. Fahim, Wael Mamdouh, Hanadi A. G. Salem

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 31-40
    Received: 9 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: In the current research work reinforcement of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer with graphene powder (G, in the form of particles) as a nanofiller material by in-situ and ex-situ mixing of various weight fractions of G is reported. In addition, investigation on the effect of the weight fraction of G on the mechanical properties of the resu... Show More
  • Nanoparticles of Amorphous Cellulose and Their Properties

    Michael Ioelovich

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: 10 May 2013
    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: Method of preparation and some properties of amorphous cellulose nanoparticles (ANP) have been described in this paper. It was shown that ANP have spherical shape and are characterized by high degree of pantamorphia, low DP and increased content of sulfonic groups. The amorphous nanoparticles of cellulose are completely hydrolyzed by cellulolytic e... Show More