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A.C. Conductivity and Electric Modulus Studies of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 Cathode Thin Films Grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique

Prasad K.H., Arumugam R., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials are the major parts of the lithium batteries, of which, cathode material plays an important role in lithium battery technology. Recently, LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2, which is composed of divalent Ni, tetravalent Mn, [...]

A.C. Conductivity and Electrical Modulus Studies of Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 Electrolyte Thin Films Grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering

Prasad K.H., Arumugam R., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

During the past few decades, all solid state thin film lithium-ion batteries have drawn more attention due to their many possible applications, such as smart cards, CMOS, FE-RAM, micro-electric devices, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), etc., [...]

Structural and Electrical Conductivity Studies of Spinel Li4Ti5O12 Anode Thin Films Grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering

Prasad K.H., Arumugam R., Srinadhu E.S., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

All-solid-state rechargeable batteries with high energy density are the most promising energy storage devices for electric vehicles and other portable electronic devices. Among the available energy sources, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are more suitable, since these [...]

Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetite Nanoparticles, Activated Carbon and their Composites

Adegoke H.I., Adekola F.A., Abdul Raheem M.N., University of Ilorin, NG

Magnetite nanoparticle (MNP), Fe3O4 was prepared via co-precipitation method, activated carbon was produced from coconut coir pith through chemical activation process. As coconut coir showed maximum weight loss at temperatures lower than 500°C, it was [...]

Synthesis and Characterisation of Nano-Sized Triphenylphosphine Capped bis(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbodithioato) zinc(ll)

Kalia S.B., Sharma M., Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, IN

Present study involves the synthesis of and studies on a nanosized coordinate complex of 4-methylpiperazine-1-carbodithioate (4-MPipzcdt) ligand with zinc(II), i.e. Zn(4-MPipzcdt)2, using triphenylphosphine (PPh3) as capping agent. TEM study revealed nanosized particles with size range [...]

Electrical conductivity studies of nanocrystalline Dy3+ doped CaMoO4 synthesized by sol-gel process

Jena P., Nallamuthu N., Venkateswarlu M., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Oxygen ion conducting solid electrolytes have many device applications such as sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, oxygen pumps, electrochemical reactors and steam electrolysis cells. Among these, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have attracted great attention [...]

Electrical conductivity studies of nanocrystalline Dy3+ doped CaMoO4 synthesized by sol-gel process

Jena P., Nallamuthu N., Venkateswarlu M., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Oxygen ion conducting solid electrolytes have many device applications such as sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, oxygen pumps, electrochemical reactors and steam electrolysis cells. Among these, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have attracted great attention [...]

Sb2S3 Nanocrystals in glass

Mishra R.K., University of Delhi, IN

In this work conventional quench method was adopted to fabricate Sb2S3 nanocrystals in glass. To ensure proper mixing and homogeneity of the composition the base glass constituents SiO2, B2O3, Na2O, K2O, ZnO were mixed by [...]

Study of sodium-chromium-iron-phosphate glass by XRD, IR, Chemical Durability and SEM

Makhkhas Y., Aqdim S., Sayouty E.H., Hassan 2d. University - Casablanca, MA

Chromium iron phosphate glass was investigated for use as waste form because of its improved chemical durability. The introduction of chromium in sodium-iron-phosphate glasses is used to compare its effect with iron in inhibition of [...]

Electrical conductivity studies of nanocrystalline Dy3+ doped SrMoO4 synthesised by sol-gel process

Jena P., Nallamuthu N., Venkateswarlu M., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Oxygen ion conducting solid electrolytes have many device applications such as sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, oxygen pumps, electrochemical reactors and steam electrolysis cells. Among these, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have attracted great attention [...]