Embedding Two P+ Pockets in the Buried Oxide of Nano Silicon on Insulator MOSFETs: Controlled Short Channel Effects and Electric Field

Silicon - This paper proposes an efficient structure for nanoscale silicon on insulator (SOI) MOSFETs. Two P+ pockets are considered in buried oxide, a pocket under source region and another under...     

Microscopic and macroscopic atomization characteristics of a pressure-swirl atomizer,injecting a viscous fuel oil

Combustion of heavy fuels is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, particulate emissions, ashes, NOxand SOx. Gasification is an advanced and environmentally friendly process that generates combustible and clean gas products such as hydrogen. Some entrained flow gasifiers operate with Heavy Fuel Oil(HFO) feedstock. In this application, HFO atomization is very important in determining the performance and efficiency of the gasifiers.The atomization characteristics of HFO(Mazut) discharging from a pressure-swirl atomizer(PSA) are studied for different pressures difference(Δp) and temperatures in the atmospheric ambient. The investigated parameters include atomizer mass flow rate( _m), discharge coefficient(CD), spray cone angle(θ), breakup length(Lb), the unstable wavelength of undulations on the liquid sheet(λs), global and local SMD(sauter mean diameter) and size distribution of droplets. The characteristics of Mazut sheet breakup are deduced from the shadowgraph technique. The experiments on Mazut film breakup were compared with the predictions obtained from the liquid film breakup model. Validity of the theory for predicting maximum unstable wavelength was investigated for HFO(as a highly viscous liquid). A modification on the formulation of maximum unstable wavelength was presented for HFO. SMD decreases by getting far from the atomizer. The measurement for SMD and θ were compared with the available correlations. The comparisons of the available correlations with the measurements of SMD andθ show a good agreement for Ballester and Varde correlations, respectively. The results show that the experimental sizing data could be presented by Rosin-Rammler distributions very well at different pressure difference and temperatures.     

Significantly high electromagnetic shielding effectiveness in polypyrrole synthesized by eco-friendly and cost-effective technique

A facile and eco-friendly synthesis of polypyrrole from monomer pyrrole using nominal amount of ferric chloride hexahydrate (FeCl₃.6H₂O) oxidant in aqueous solution by chemically oxidative polymerization method has been reported. The use of aqueous solvent and ferric chloride hexahydrate salt in polypyrrole synthesis have an eco-friendly route favorable for the production of polypyrrole in large quantities. The synthesized polypyrrole samples exhibit good electrical conductivity (2 S/cm) and yield of 80% for reaction time of 8 hr at 5°C. Quality and properties of polypyrrole samples have been thoroughly investigated with varying reaction time and temperature while other synthesis parameters like molar ratio of oxidant to monomer, oxidant concentration, and solvent were kept constant. X-ray diffraction analysis of polypyrrole with a shorter reaction time shows the presence of iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) peaks. The complete reaction may not occur at shorter reaction times due to which residual ferric ions converted into Fe₂O₃. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurement of polypyrrole also confirms the formation of Fe₂O₃. Appropriate selection of reaction time and temperature produced pure phase polypyrrole with high yield and good conductivity. Synthesized polypyrrole by our eco-friendly and cost-effective technique exhibits prominent electromagnetic shielding effectiveness value of 30 dB in the X-band (8–12 GHz).     

A new composite of crystalline silicotitanate for sequestration of 137Cs and 90Sr from low-level aqueous waste solution

ABSTRACT

A new composite of crystalline silicotitanate (CST) has been synthesized for the sequestration of Cs and Sr from low-level liquid waste generated in the nuclear industry. The product characterization using X-RAY DEFRACTION (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the presence of CST crystals in the composite. Sorption studies carried out under various test conditions showed that the composite has high affinity for both Cs and Sr. Results of structural characterization of Cs and Sr-loaded CST indicated that the overall structural integrity remained intact after substitution of Na⁺ by Cs⁺ or Sr²⁺. The exceedingly good Cs and Sr sorption performance displayed by the CST composite will find applications in the treatment of nuclear waste.     

Graphene-based polymer composites with ultra-high in-plane thermal conductivity: A comparison study between optothermal Raman spectroscopy and laser flash method

We developed a simple solution mixing and molding process for the incorporation of graphene nano-flakes (GNFs) in polymer films. Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) and poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) (PEMAA) were used for preparation of the samples. The orientation and stacking of GNFs were confirmed using a scanning electron microscope. The thermal conductivity values for these composites were obtained using (1) laser flash method (commercially available) and (2) an optothermal Raman (OTR) technique (homemade device). The former measures the thermal diffusivity (α) and one needs to measure the density (ρ) and the heat capacity (C_p) of the composites in order to measure the in-plane thermal conductivity (κ = α.ρ.C_p), while the latter measures the in-plane thermal conductivity directly from the relation between the excitation power and the position of the Raman resonance. The data obtained from Raman spectroscopy were analyzed, assuming heat propagation in three and two dimensions. The Raman results obtained based on the two-dimensional model were very close to the results obtained using the laser flash method with less than 10% difference. The OTRspectroscopy was found to be a promising technique for measuring the in-plane thermal conductivity of carbon-based polymer composites. PVDF-HFP and PEMAA composite films with very high in-plane thermal conductivity (25 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹) were obtained through the incorporation of GNFs (20 wt % concentration). Considering a very low thermal conductivity of these polymers (<0.2 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹), this corresponds to a large enhancement of roughly 12 400%. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48927.     

Influence of different viscosity grade cellulose-based polymers on the development of valsartan controlled release tablets

This work is based on formulating and optimizing controlled release (CR) valsartan (160 mg) tablets using different viscosity grades of the cellulosic polymer. The objective was to develop an effective once-daily drug delivery system of this cardiovascular agent. Central composite design was used for designing the formulations. Polymers used were Methocel® K4M, K15M and K100M. Compatibility of excipients with active was studied through FT-IR. Micromeritic properties were determined and formulations exhibiting appropriate flow characteristics were compressed. Swelling behavior and in vitro buoyancy effect were studied and response surface curves were constructed to optimize the formulation. Multi-point dissolution profiles of valsartan CR tablets at pH 1.2, 4.5 and 6.8 were obtained. Model-dependent and model-independent methods were performed including f2, stability test as per ICH guidelines and ANOVA. FT-IR studies revealed the compatibility of valsartan with all excipients. Formulation K4T9 (containing 25% K4M polymer) was selected to be the best optimized trial, based on physical properties and controlled release profile (23% at 4 h, 82% at 16 h and 100% at 24 h). Results of buoyancy and swelling behavior indicated that HPMC-K4M polymer exhibited excellent floating lag time and swelling indexes. In vitro drug release kinetics showed that formulation K4T9 displayed Korsmeyer–Peppas drug release pattern with r value > 0.99. The manufacturing process of K4T9 was also found to be reproducible with a shelf life period of 41 and 36 months at room temperature and accelerated conditions, respectively. Valsartan CR matrix-based formulation was successfully prepared with Methocel K4M retardant.     

Cu-K/Al2O3 based catalysts for conversion of carbon dioxide to methane and carbon monoxide

Abstract

A series of Cu-K/Al₂O₃ catalysts were synthesized by wet impregnation technique. The reduced catalysts were further used for conversion of carbon dioxide to methane and carbon monoxide. Moreover, the fresh and used catalysts were characterized to investigate the changes in the surface morphology, metal dispersion, surface area, crystalline phases, and functional groups of studied catalysts. The SEM analysis of fresh and spent catalysts showed no remarkable difference in surface morphology with irregular shaped agglomerated particles. Furthermore, TEM micrographs presented the well distribution of metal catalyst over alumina support. The decrease in surface area from 115 to 77?m²/g for Cu_1.62-K_0.5/Al₂O₃ after reaction was related to sintering and oxidation of catalyst during reaction. XRD revealed the disappearance of some minor peaks which can be associated with the sintering of spent catalyst. FTIR also presented some new peak for spent catalyst which can be linked with metal oxides. Moreover, various reaction conditions of temperature (230, 400, and 600?°C), pressure (1 and 7?bar), and feed molar ratio of H₂/CO₂ (2:1 and 4:1) were investigated using different Cu loading (0, 1, 1.25, 1.62, and 4 weight percent). A maximum CO₂ conversion of 63% with 39% CH₄ selectivity was achieved by using Cu_1.62-K_0.5/Al₂O₃ at 600?°C, molar ratio of H₂/CO₂ 4 under 7?bar. The presence of K on the surface of synthesized catalyst increased the CO₂ conversion from 48% (Cu₁/Al₂O₃) to 55% (Cu₁-K_0.5/Al₂O₃) at above mentioned reaction conditions which suggested the promoter effect of K during conversion of carbon dioxide.     

正电子湮没研究Al、Nb共掺CaCu3Ti4O12陶瓷高介电常数机理

关于CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂陶瓷的高介电常数机理,目前广泛接受的是非本征的内阻挡层电容模型。该模型认为在多晶中元素变价、缺陷和非化学计量比等导致的半导化晶粒被绝缘晶界层,即内阻挡层所包围。其中内阻挡层的厚度对材料的介电性能影响较大,而扫描电子显微镜（SEM）测试表明样品晶界呈稀烂的果酱状,SEM难以测量晶界区域绝缘内阻挡层厚度。本文采用正电子湮没技术表征其厚度,通过对CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂陶瓷共掺不同浓度的Al、Nb（CaCu₃Ti_4-xAl_0.5xNb_0.5xO₁₂,x=0.2%、0.5%、5.0%）改变其晶粒和晶界的微观结构,研究CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂陶瓷高介电常数机理。正电子湮没结果显示,掺杂样品符合多普勒展宽谱S参数的变化趋势与平均寿命的变化趋势一致。x=0.5%掺杂样品的介电常数最高,其平均寿命、S参数和湮没长寿命成分均最小,阻挡层最薄。实验结果验证了描述CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂陶瓷高介电常数机理的内阻挡层电容模型的预测。     

Selective dissolution of rare-earth element carbonates in deep eutectic solvents

Dissolution in choline-chloride based deep eutectic solvents(DES) of rare earth elements(REE) from high-purity single carbonate salts of Y, La, Ce, Nd and Sm and from their multicomponent mixtures and also bastn€asite mineral was assessed with a prospect to gain an understanding on the leaching behavior of bastn€asite ores as REE source from DES suspensions. Urea, malonic acid and citric acid were used in different proportions with choline chloride in order to form deep eutectic solvents with desired viscosity and functionality. The results obtained prove promising for use insolvato-metallurgical processes in terms of selective dissolution of the higher-atomic-number(Z) rare earth elements at the expense of the lower-ZREEs and the gangue-originating metal impurities, thus initiating separation among the different REE members from the early hydrometallurgical steps.     

Phosphorus Removal from Si-Fe Alloy Using SiO2-Al2O3-CaO Slag

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B - Phosphorus removal from silicon using a combination of solvent and slag refining, with lower carbon footprint and lower energy requirement than the...