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Influence of low copper oxide additives on B2O3-Li2O-Na2O-CaO-SrO-As2O3 glasses: a physical, structural, and radiological study
This study examines the impact of adding copper oxide to glasses of the composition B2O3-Li2O-Na2O-CaO-SrO-As2O3-XCuO, which are referred to as BLNCASCu-X glasses. The weight percentages of copper oxide used are ...
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Effect of sample concentration on the spectroscopic and optical properties of polyvinyl chloride/Mn2O3 nanocomposite films for photocatalysis application
In this study, Mn2O3/PVC, a polyvinyl chloride doped with various Mn2O3 nanoparticles, is prepared, and characterized. Solution casting was used to create Mn2O3/PVC polymeric nanocomposite films. The X-ray diffra...
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Effect of Ce-chemical nature on the structural, thermal, and optical and optoelectronic properties of Ce@Na2B4O7 oxide glasses
This study focuses on how the chemical makeup of the glass' basic components affects the glass' structure and optical characteristics. Four glass samples have been created for this purpose using the chemical f...
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Terbium-doped SnS thin films: comprehensive physical and optoelectronic characterizations for the photodetector applications
Pure and SnS:Tb thin films at varying (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 wt%) Tb concentrations were synthesized using the nebulizer spray pyrolysis (NSP) technique at ambient temperature. The orthorhombic SnS phase was verified ...
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Correction: Identifying the functional properties and characterizations of PVA/PVP polymer blends incorporating CdS/ZnO core–shell (ZCS) fillers for optoelectronic applications
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Simple processed polyvinyl alcohol/multi-wall carbon nanotube polymeric nanocomposites for high-performance optoelectronics
Nanocomposites of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) were prepared using the simple solution cast technique with different contents of MWCNT (0, 0.05, 0.25, 0.5, and 1( wt%. XRD confirm...
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Identifying the functional properties and characterizations of PVA/PVP polymer blends incorporating CdS/ZnO core–shell (ZCS) fillers for optoelectronic applications
This paper examines composite materials based on polymer blends (PBs) of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Hydrothermal synthesis was used to prepare CdS/ZnO core–shell nanostructures. Th...
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Efficient Al-doped ZnO nanostructured synthesis by laser-assisted chemical bath: structural, optical, and photocatalytic activity using blue laser irradiation
This study used laser-assisted chemical bath synthesis (LACBS) as a simple, catalyst-free hydrothermal approach to synthesize pure and Al-doped ZnO nanostructures. Under the influence of a blue laser, the phot...
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Differences between CeO2-doped sodium borate glass and Cu2O3-doped sodium borate glass in terms of structural defects concentration and plasmon frequency
This qualitative work focuses on a comparison between the roles of a lanthanide oxide CeO2 and a transition metal oxide Cu2O3 when introduced to sodium borate glass. Two glass samples have been prepared using the...
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Role of low-concentrated Cu2O3 additives in changing the structural internal phase, optical property, and radiation gamma-ray shielding ability of Ca/Na lead Arseborate glass
In this work, the multivalent transition metal oxide, Cu2O3, has been added in different content to the primary constituents of the Ca/Na lead Arseborate oxide glass. These required glasses were created using the...
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Enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of undoped and aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanosheets synthesized via novel laser-assisted chemical bath technique
The urgency of antibiotic resistance has been recognized, necessitating prompt, and focused efforts from the scientific community. Innovative alternatives, such as nanoparticles and photocatalytic agents, have...
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Suggesting a new modification of the Cole–Cole model for the purposes of explaining and describing the optical dielectric relaxation phenomena
Cole–Cole model for electric–dielectric relaxation has been developed to be applicable in the case of optical dielectric relaxation. Such achievement, in addition to Tauc's relationship, should help in exactin...
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Cerium-Doped Bi2S3 Thin Films Fabricated by Nebulizer-Assisted Spray Pyrolysis Method for Photodetector Applications
In this study, the performances of highly sensitive Ce-doped Bi2S3 thin film-based photodetectors is discussed. The Bi2S3:Ce thin films were successfully coated by using the nebulizer spray pyrolysis method on gl...
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Room-temperature ammonia gas sensor based on Ni-doped MoO3 thin film prepared by spray pyrolysis method
This report presents the study on the physical and gas sensing properties of the pure and Ni-doped MoO3 thin film-based gas sensor. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the physical proper...
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Effect of Graphene Nanopowder on the Structural and Optical Characteristics of Lead Borovanadate Glass Containing Ca2+ and Na+ Cations
In this study, graphene nanopowder was used as an impurity material in lead borovanadate glass that contained fixed amounts of Ca2+ and Na+ cations. The rapid quenching method was adopted to prepare five samples ...
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Study the microstructure, optical, mechanical, and dielectric characteristics of Cu2+/Zn2+-codoped PVA for CUT-OFF laser filters
Recent research aims to study the structural, optical, mechanical, and dielectric characteristics of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) filled with Cu2+/Zn2+ doped-PVA polymeric composite films. Cu2+/ Zn2+/PVA films were pr...
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Determination of the refractive index of indigo dye thin film/flexible polyacetate substrate
A thin-film (215 nm) of indigo dye has been deposited on a polymer substrate (polyacetate) using thermal evaporation. The structure of the prepared film has been investigated using X-ray diffraction, showing X...
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Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of Some Novel 1,3-Diarylpyrazolyl α-Aminophosphonates Conjugated with Nitrogen Heterocycles as Antifungal Agents using CdI2 Nanoparticles as an Efficient Catalyst
Some novel 1,3-diarylpyrazolyl α-aminophosphonates conjugated with nitrogen heterocycles were synthesized via one-pot three-component reaction of 1,3-diaryl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehydes, N-amino heterocycles, and...
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Tuning the physical properties of Sb-doped ZnO nanopowders toward elevated photosensing and photocatalytic activity
This report outlines the photo sensing and photocatalytic properties of the Sb-doped ZnO nanopowders synthesized using the co-precipitation method. According to X-ray diffraction analyses, the produced nanopow...
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Estimate of the effect of adding CoCl 2 in different amounts on the structural, optical properties, and the radiation shielding ability of arsenic borate glasses containing Na+, Ca++, and Pb++ cations
In the present study, the inorganic compound CoCl2, which is composed of two large halogen atoms, Cl, and one heavy metal atom, Co, has been added in different amounts, {0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, and 1.5 g}, to the ...
