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Development of Aligned Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) for Pressure Sensing Application

Mohamed N.M., Lai M.K., Begam K.M., University Technology PETRONAS, MY

The paper reports on the investigation of using aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as the pressure sensing element. Besides the unique advantages of high sensitivity, small size, low power consumption, and strong mechanical stability, the driving [...]

Synergistic effect of Cobalt and Nitrogen doping on Anatase Titania for Photodegradation under Visible light

Binitha N.N., Yaakob Z., Silija P.P., Resmi M.R., Suraja P.V., National University of Malaysia, MY

This work reports on the synergistic effect of cobalt on Carbon and Nitrogen codoped anatase titania photocatalysts prepared via sol–gel method using urea as the nitrogen source. Visible light activity is achieved as result of [...]

Degradation of Phenol in Waste Water Using Alcohol-Free Enzyme Encapsulated Silica Aerogel

Sani S., Lee S.L., Mohd Muhid M.N., Hamdan H., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY

Encapsulation of enzyme tyrosinase into nano-porous silica aerogel via an alcohol-free colloidal sol-gel route using rice husk ash (RHA) as silica source was studied. Tyrosinase encapsulated silica aerogel (TESA) was synthesized with and without solvent [...]

Numerical Study of Carrier Velocity for P-type Strained Silicon MOSFET

Heong Y.W., Ahmadi M.T., Suseno J.E., Ismail R., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY

Abstract In this paper, a numerical study of carrier concentration for P-type strained Silicon MOS is presented. Density of state proportion of Fermi-Dirac intergral that covers the carrier statistics to all degenerate level is studied [...]

MOSFET-Like Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor model

Ahmadi M.T., Heong Y.W., Ismail R., University Technology Malaysia, MY

An analytical model that captures the essence of physical processes in a CNTFET’s is presented. The model covers seamlessly the whole range of transport from drift-diffusion to ballistic. It has been clarified that the intrinsic [...]

Degradation of Phenol in Waste Water Using Alcohol-Free Enzyme Encapsulated Silica Aerogel

Sani S., Lee S.L., Mohd Muhid M.N., Hamdan H., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY

Encapsulation of enzyme tyrosinase into nano-porous silica aerogel via an alcohol-free colloidal sol-gel route using rice husk ash (RHA) as silica source was studied. Tyrosinase encapsulated silica aerogel (TESA) was synthesized with and without solvent [...]

Self-assembled Manganese Dioxide Thin Films as Novel Electrode Material for the Fabrication of Thin–Film Supercapacitors

Cem Pang S., Wee B.H., Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, MY

Self-assembled manganese dioxide thin films were being deposited directly onto metalized plastic supporting substrates by a novel horizontal submersion process which entailed spontaneous self-assembly of preformed manganese dioxide nanoparticles under optimized deposition conditions. Desired film [...]

Effect of surfactants on the size-distribution of starch nanoparticles during wet grinding

Bukhari N.I., Kang Y.B., Hay Y.K., Majeed A.B.A., Nadeem M., Bai S.H., International Medical University, MY

1School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 2School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Science Malaysia, Penang, 3Faculty of Pharmacy, University Technology MARA, Kuala Lumpur. 4Chemcial Engineering Department, University Technology PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia. Abstract: Various kinds [...]

Resist Mask Designs for Quantum Dot Transistor Using E-Beam Nanolithography

Hashim U., Sutikno S., Jamal Z.A.Z., Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering (KUKUM), MY

Quantum dot single electron transistor (QD SET) can be fabricated using e-beam nanolithography (EBL) and then continued by combination process of pattern dependent oxidation (PADOX) and high density plasma etching. EBL was used to pattern [...]

SPICE Modeling of Hook Shaped Idsat Curve for I/O 2.5V MOS Transistors

Tan P.B.Y., Kordesch A.V., Sidek O., Silterra Malaysia Sdn Bhd, MY

In this paper, we demonstrated how we have modified the mobility equation to accurately model the I-V characteristics of I/O 2.5V MOS transistors. Our aim is to model the effect of mechanical STI stress in [...]