Computational electromagnetics for nanowire solar cells

This review article provides an overview of various novel nanowire array solar cells and highlights the aspects of electromagnetic simulations that are a valuable tool for understanding the optical processes leading to their distinct properties. As the computational methods commonly used for the task are well established, we focus on the question how numerical modeling can be used to assess the performance of a design and reveal the working principle of the devices. We conclude that scientific literature identifies numerical simulations as paramount for design and interpretation of experimental data.     

Part II of the Special Issue on 3rd International Conference on Engineering and Technology Innovation (ICETI 2014), held in Kenting,Taiwan Oct 31–Nov 2, 2014

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New calix[4]arenedimethacrylate derivatives for dental composites

Calix[4]arenes were double alkylated with various alkylhalogenides and the residual OH functions were subsequently dimethacrylated with methacryloyl chloride. The successful synthesis of polymerizable calixarenes was proved using ¹H NMR spectroscopy, matrix‐assisted laser desorption ionization time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry and differential scanning calorimetry. The polymerization behaviour was confirmed by copolymerization with methacrylic acid methyl ester. Furthermore, the flexural strength, the flexural modulus of elasticity, the exothermic course of the photo‐curing reaction and the polymerization shrinkage of experimental dental filling composites containing the modified calixarenes were evaluated. Copyright © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Wälzlager in der Vakuumtechnik

Rolling Bearings For The Use In Vacuum The use of rolling bearings in vacuum is limited due to technical reasons regarding the standard lubricants. Nevertheless there are options to use those machine elements anyways. Therefore an alternative lubrication, e.g. Molybdenum Disulfide, will be applied successfully. as a result rolling bearings can be used in surroundings with high temperatures as well as in vacuum. The following describes how the assume the lifetime of rolling bearings and shows how to optimize the systems with respect to its lifetime and therewith to the costs of the element by using it within such extreme surroundings. The shown options then will be proved by experimental tests.