Papers – Page 59 – TechConnect Briefs

Deposition of layered TiO2/N,C-ITO film electrodes for solar hydrogen production via water splitting

Wu K.R., Hung C.H., Yeh C.W., Wang C.C., Cho T.P., National Kaohsiung Marine University, TW

In this study, a nitrogen/carbon-codoped indium tin oxide (N,C-ITO) film is deposited on unheated ITO glass substrate. Thereafter, a titanium dioxide (TiO2) film is grown on the N,C-ITO layer to be a layered TiO2/N,C-ITO (Ti/TO) [...]

Nanogold and Nanosilver Wool: New Products for High Value Fashion Apparel and Functional Textiles

Johnston J., Burridge K., Kelly F., Small A., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

ORAL We have developed a new proprietary nanotechnology and product suite of high value textiles involving the use of nanogold and nanosilver as colourants and functional components in wool. This innovatively links the high value [...]

The physical properties of zein nanoclay hybrid resin as a base for zein nanoclay films

Luecha J., Sozer N., Kokini J.L., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US

The waste of petroleum-based packaging materials has become the worldwide major environmental concern. Therefore, the biodegradable materials derived from renewable resources have become under spot light as a potential approach to reduce the packaging material [...]

Novel Nanocomposites: Hierarchically Ordered Porous Silica for the Immobilisation of Enzyme as Bio-catalyst

Sen T., Sen Y., Sen T., Sen Y., University of Central Lancashire, UK

A novel nanocomposites has been synthesised and used as a support for immobilisation of lipase for the hydrolysis of ester. The synthesis of nanocomposites has been patented and published in the high impact factor journals [...]

Nanopalladium – Wool: A Novel Fibre for Multifunctional

Fonseca-Paris C., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

The development of new functional textiles based on composite materials of natural fibres and nanomaterials have become of increasing interest within both academic and industrial sectors. The inherent properties of their all precursor components can [...]

Carbon Nanocomposite Electrode for Electrostatic Precipitators

Alam K., Morosko J., Burton D., Ohio University, US

The electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a key pollution control component in air pollution control devices for oil and coal-fired industrial boilers. Within the electrostatic precipitator, fly ash particles are charged electrically due to a corona [...]

Fabrication and Characterization of the GaP/PGMA Polymer Nanocomposite for Advanced Light Emissive Device Structures

Pyshkin S.L., Ballato J., Luzinov I., Zdyrko B., Academy of Sciences, MD

This work will continues our efforts to advance GaP/PGMA polymer nanocomposite for light emissive devices based. The components of these nanocomposites demonstrate complementary behavior and each is a candidate for use in optoelectronics. Nanoparticles of [...]

Wide Area Deposition of Transparent Flexible Nanocomposites

Druffel T., Optical Dynamics, US

Our group has been involved in the deposition of thin film nanocomposites via spin coating in which the optical and mechanical properties of the composites is controlled by the volume packing of the inorganic nanoparticles. [...]

Nanogold and Nanosilver Plastics

Pobedinsky M., Johnston J., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

We present the innovative development of new plastic materials functionalised by nanogold and nanosilver entities which exhibit anti-microbial and catalytic effects for applications such as air and water filters, membranes, protective textiles, wound dressings and [...]

Quantum Dot – Fibre Composites

Zeller A., Johnston J., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Quantum dots are nano-scale inorganic semiconductor materials typically 1-10 nm in size, which exhibit interesting optical, electronic, and catalytic properties. Their electroluminescent and photoluminescent properties find applications in optoelectronic devices, fluorescent labelling in biotechnology and [...]