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Comparative study of chemo-bio synthesized MgO nano particles for LPG sensing

Goutham S., Kumar D.S., Rao K.V., JNT UNiversity Hyderabad, IN

Present work is a comparative study for LPG sensor which is developed by two materials by chemical and green method. LPG sensing dynamic characteristics were examined.

Design and development of Microfluidic Platform for Water Analysis

Grover S., Deshpande A., Ravindran T., Krishnan J.N., BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, IN

Simple, cost- effective water analysis facilities are essential in developing countries like India [1]. Heavy metal ion contamination is one of the major causes of chemical pollution [2], like many rivers in India. In general, [...]

A.C. conductivity, Dielectric and Electric Modulus Studies of Li4Ti5O12 Anode films grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering

Hari Prasad K., Muralidharan P., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

There is a great demand for developing miniaturized energy sources for the medical implantable micro devices, portable electronic devices, self powered direct and remote sensing portable devices used in naval, defense, space applications, etc. Among [...]

Synthesis, characterization and electrochemical performance of electrospun nanocomposite polymer blend [P(VdF-co-HFP)/PMMA/ZnAl2O4] electrolyte fibrous membrane for lithium battery

Padmaraj O., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Rechargeable lithium batteries are considered as the best power source for fast growing portable electronic devices, automotive electric vehicles, aerospace, etc., applications. Based on applications, the researchers are focusing on the development of various properties [...]

A.C. conductivity, Dielectric and Electric Modulus Studies of LiMn2O4 cathode films grown by RF magnetron sputtering

Hari Prasad K., Muralidharan P., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Lithium ion batteries (LIB) with high energy density, power density and long charge-discharge life, are considered to be one of the most promising energy storage systems for portable electronic devices as well as electric vehicles [...]

Combustion synthesis of nanocrystalline MgFe2O4 as anode material for lithium ion batteries applications

Narsimulu D., Srinadhu E.S., Pondicherry University, IN

Spinel ferrites such as MgFe2O4, CoFe2O4, ZnFe2O4, NiFe2O4, etc., are considered as promising anode materials for lithium ion battery (LIB), since these exhibit high capacity, environmental friendly, availability of very cheap precursors, etc. MgFe2O4 stands [...]

Morphological, A.C. conductivity and dielectric properties of LiCoO2 cathode films grown by RF magnetron sputtering

Hari Prasad K., Muralidharan P., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as one of the most important power sources for portable electronic devices due to their higher energy density, high discharge capacity and good reversibility. In order to reduce the weight and [...]

High flux nanocomposite hollow fiber membrane for hemodialysis

Verma S.K., Modi A., Singh A.K., Teotia R., Bellare J., IIT Bombay, IN

Nanocomposite zeolite based hollow fiber membranes (HFMs) were made using polyether sulfone (P) as a base polymer, vitamin E TPGS (T) as an additive, and nano-zeolite (NZ) as a filler. Such membranes would have widespread [...]

Modeling and simulation of nanoparticle production in an aerosol flame reactor

Buddhiraju V.S., Nadimpalli N.K.V., Runkana V., TCS Research, Tata Research Development and Design Centre, A division of Tata Consultancy Services, IN

Aerosol flame synthesis is one of the commonly used methods for producing nanoparticles on a large scale. Large volumes of ultra-fine materials such as titania, silica, carbon black and zinc oxide etc. are produced in [...]

Formulation, characterization and applications of titanium dioxide, polyoxometalates and silver nanocomposites

Kumar Daima H., Amity University Rajasthan, IN

In the recent past, Titanium dioxide (TiO2), polyoxometalates (POMs) and silver (Ag) based nanomaterials have been employed for various biological and industrial applications. TiO2 possesses excellent photocatalytic activity; POMs are keggin ions with exceptional biomedical [...]