The effects of temperature,radiation, and illumination on current–voltage characteristics of Au/PVA(Co,Zn-doped)/n-Si Schottky diodes

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/(Co-Ni) nanofiber film was fabricated on silicon wafer using electrospinning technique. The topography of the produced PVA/(Co-Ni) nanofiber film was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The Au/Poly (vinyl alcohol) (Co, Ni-doped)/n-Si Schottky diode (SD) was thermally formed in evaporating system after the spinning process. At first, the current–voltage (I–V) characteristics of Au/PVA (Co, Zn-doped)/n-Si SD was measured at the room temperature (300 K). For the investigating the effect of temperature, illumination and radiation on Au/PVA (Co, Zn-doped)/n-Si SD comparatively, the measurement was performed under the illumination intensity of 200 W, at 380K, and finally the radiation dose of 22 kGy respectively. The diode characteristics such as the zero-bias barrier height (ϕ_Bo), ideality factor (n) and series resistance (R_s) were calculated at room temperature and under the condition of high temperature, illumination, and radiation. It was found that these characteristics were affected by the illumination and radiation as well as the temperature. The density of interface states (N_ss) distribution profiles as a function of (E_c - E_ss) extracted from the forward I–V measurements were also affected by illumination and radiation even if just a bit. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Mechanical and microstructural properties of low-carbon steel-plate-reinforced gray cast iron

In the present experimental study, strengthening of gray cast iron by reinforcing with steel plates was investigated in the as-cast and normalized conditions. Normalizing heat treatments were applied to the specimens at temperatures of 800 °C and 850 °C. Three-point bend specimens were manufactured from gray cast iron and also from gray cast iron with reinforced steel plates. Flexural strengths of the steel-plate-reinforced cast iron were calculated for four distinct volume fractions (V_r = 0.04, 0.08, 0.12, and 0.16). The current study shows that the steel-plate-reinforced gray cast iron has higher flexural strength and flexural modulus than the cast iron without reinforcement. The flexural strength considerably increases with slight increase in normalization temperature. Optical and scanning electron microscopy analyses were used to examine flake morphology and microstructures of gray cast iron and steel-plate-reinforced gray cast iron. It is noted that carbon diffuses from the gray cast iron to the steel plates. A transition region containing partially dissolved graphite and having high hardness was observed due to the carbon diffusion.     

Fixed-Bed Pyrolysis of Hazelnut (Corylus Avellana L.) Bagasse: Influence of Pyrolysis Parameters on Product Yields

Fixed-bed slow pyrolysis experiments have been conducted on a sample of hazelnut bagasse to determine particularly the effects of pyrolysis temperature, heating rate, particle size and sweep gas flow rate on the pyrolysis product yields. The temperature of pyrolysis, heating rate, particle size and sweep gas flow rate were varied in the ranges 350–550° C, 10 and 50° C/min, 0.224–1.800 mm and 50–200 cm³/min, respectively. Under the various pyrolysis conditions applied in the experimental studies, the obtained char, liquid, and gas yield values ranged between 26 and 35 wt%, 23 and 34.40 wt%, and 25 and 32 wt%, respectively. The maximum biooil yield of 34.40% was obtained at the final pyrolysis temperature of 500°C, with a heating rate of 10° C/min, particle size range of 0.425–0.600 mm and a sweep gas flow rate of 150 cm³/min.     

An analytic hierarchy process and two-sided matching based decision support system for military personnel assignment

Assignment of military personnel to positions is very demanding, primarily a manual process performed by detailers. Detailers try to satisfy needs and preferences of commands and personnel. In this paper, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and two sided matching based Decision Support System is proposed to assist detailers. The DSS is programmed to generate positions’ preferences from position requirement profiles and personnel competence profiles by using analytic hierarchy process and matches personnel to positions by using two-sided matching. The use of the proposed DSS is demonstrated with an example. Also, the effects of preference list length on two-sided matching are examined.     

Wear behavior of a crankshaft journal bearing manufactured by powder spraying

A new crankshaft bearing material that can be an alternative to the traditional material has been improved and its wear behavior studied experimentally. Crankshaft main bearings are subjected to various stresses. A new material supposed to be adapted these operating conditions was designed composing of Pb–Sn–Cu–ZrO₂ and manufactured by HVOF spraying technique. Wear behavior of the bearing was tested with the simulation of real operating conditions. An original bearing was used for comparison. After a trial of 500 h, the weight losses were measured. SEM micrographs of both original and new bearings were examined. The effect of microhardness was discussed. The new composition was seen as promising as a bearing material for automotive engines.     

Seismic microzonation of the historic peninsula of İstanbul

In this study, the geological and geotechnical conditions of old Istanbul (Fatih and Eminönü provinces) were investigated in detail and a seismic microzonation study was undertaken for this historical peninsula, which is the site of many ancient structures. Dynamic site response, liquefaction potential and slope stability analyses were carried out, based on field and laboratory tests and earthquake time histories computed with respect to probabilities of exceedance of 10 and 40% in 50 years. The output data obtained from the analyses were evaluated by GIS techniques, and ground shaking, liquefaction susceptibility and landslide hazard maps were prepared.     

Effects of sodium caseinate‐ and milk protein concentrate‐based edible coatings on the postharvest quality of Bing cherries

Bing cherries were coated with sodium caseinate‐ or milk protein concentrate‐based edible coatings. Besides the proteins (100 g kg^?1), the coating formulations also included glycerol (about 300 g kg^?1 protein) and either beeswax or a stearic–palmitic acid blend at a concentration of 0, 100 or 300 g lipid phase kg^?1 of protein. All coatings, especially those containing 300 g kg^?1 stearic–palmitic acid blend, successfully reduced water loss of the fruits. The edible coatings had a beneficial effect on the sensory quality of the cherries, and there were significant (p < 0.05) effects of the coating treatments on soluble solids, titratable acidity and pH. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

Relationship among fecal coliforms and <Emphasis Type="Italic"> Escherichia coli </Emphasis>in various foods

For much of the twentieth century, coliform bacteria and especially Escherichia coli have been used as indicators of possible post-processing contamination and the presence of E. coli as an indicator of fecal contamination in foods. In this study, 500 foods in 10 different groups, mainly dairy products, delicatessen products, salads, spices, cream cakes and fresh fruit and vegetable samples, were analyzed for the natural contamination of fecal coliforms and E. coli by the standard most probable number (MPN) method. The difference between weighted means of fecal coliforms and E. coli counts were only 0.246 log₁₀ MPN/g-ml (MPN/gram for solid samples, and MPN/milliliter for liquids). Enumeration results were also evaluated by Pearson's correlation coefficient ( r), Cronbach's alpha (f) and determination coefficient ( r ²) analysis. According to results, although 33 samples contained only non- E. coli fecal coliforms, the results of reliability analyses indicated that fecal coliform counts and E. coli counts may be used interchangeably ( P <0.0001). It can be said that fecal coliform or, preferably E. coli analysis is sufficient for rapid routine determination of fecal contamination, at least for those food groups analyzed in this research.     

Organic Carbon and Trace Metal Distribution in the Gökçesu Shale: Eocene Basin,Bolu-Turkey

Abstract

Samples collected from the bituminous shales in the Eocene Tokmaklar formation are the material of this study. Distribution of organic material and trace metals in the shale samples and their concentration levels and correlations were evaluated. Organic carbon content of the bituminous shales is between 0.59 and 15.89% (averaging as 4.86%). The type of organic material is 100% amorphous material (kerogen type is Type I and Type II) and it has a potential to produce oil. Trace metal enrichment levels were determined on the basis of average shale concentration in the earth crust. These levels are divided into two groups. Mo (1.98–2.64), Cu (1.27), As (1.59–8.83), and Sr (2.58–2.75) in bituminous rocks show enrichment character while Pb, Zn, Ba, and Co metals do not display any enrichment. Moreover, comparison with the average values of these metals in seawater and living organisms yield enrichment coefficients of 86.17–386.000 (with respect to seawater) and 4.59–1,723.5 (with respect to living organisms).