scholarly journals Existence of Partially Degenerate Electrical Transport in Intermetallic Cu2SnSe3 Thermoelectric System Sintered at Different Temperatures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Gurukrishna ◽  
H. R. Nikhita ◽  
S. M. Mallikarjuna Swamy ◽  
Ashok Rao
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Electrical Transport ◽  
Minority Carrier ◽  
Upward Movement ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Conventional Solid State Reaction ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Transport Behaviour ◽  
Small Polarons

AbstractA detailed investigation on the temperature dependent electrical properties of Cu2SnSe3 system, synthesized via conventional solid-state reaction at different sintering temperatures are presented in this communication. All the samples exhibit degenerate semiconducting nature at low temperatures. The existence of small polarons and hence electron–phonon interactions are confirmed at temperatures below 400 K. A transition was observed from degenerate to non-degenerate semiconducting behaviour at high temperatures (T > 400 K). The study confirms the unusual transition in electrical resistivity as well as thermopower at high temperatures in all the compounds, demonstrating the existence of minority carrier excitation along with temperature-triggered ionisation of the defects. The transport behaviour is further supported by an upward movement of Fermi level away from the valence band. Highest weighted mobility of 8.2 cm2 V−1 s−1 at 673 K was obtained for the sample sintered at 1073 K. A considerable decrease in electrical resistivity with increase in temperature (T > 400 K) has driven the power factor to increase exponentially, thereby achieving highest value of 188 µV/mK2 (at 673 K) for the sample sintered at 673 K. Graphic abstract

Preparation and Characterization of NTC NiMn2O4-La1-xCaxMnO3 (0≤x≤0.3) Composite Ceramics

2013 ◽  
Vol 716 ◽  
pp. 78-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Min Zhang ◽  
Fang Guan ◽  
Ai Min Chang ◽  
Li Jun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Perovskite Structure ◽  
Spinel Structure ◽  
Thermal Constant ◽  
Inrush Current ◽  
Composite Ceramics ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Conventional Solid State Reaction ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Xrd Patterns

Composite ceramics made of spinel structure NiMn2O4 and CaO-doped perovskite structure LaMnO3 were prepared by a conventional solid state reaction and sintered at different temperatures. The XRD patterns have shown that the major phases presented in the sintered samples are NiMn2O4 compounds with the spinel structure, La1-xCaxMnO3 with the perovskite structure and NiO with a monoclinic structure. SEM images show that the density and grain size of the composite ceramics increases with sintered temperature increasing. The electrical resistivity of the composite ceramics at 25°C is found to change significantly depending on the CaO content, while the thermal constant B is still reasonably large in the range of 2400 to 3000 K. For the composition x = 0.1, the composite with a low electrical resistivity (ρ25°C=4.46Ω·cm) and moderate B value (B25/50=2762K) was obtained. These composites could be applied as potential candidates for NTC thermistors in the suppression of the inrush current.

scholarly journals Electrical transport and magnetoresistance of double layered CMR manganites R1.2Sr1.8Mn2O7(R = La, Pr, Sm)

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 440-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.S. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Electrical Transport ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Variable Range Hopping ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Lanthanide Ion ◽  
Colossal Magnetoresistive ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Temperature Dependent Resistivity

Abstract Polycrystalline bulk samples of double layered (DL) colossal magnetoresistive (CMR) manganites R1.2Sr1.8Mn2O7 (R = La, Pr, Sm) were prepared by sol-gel method to study the effect of size of lanthanide ion on their magnetotransport properties. The electrical resistivity of the samples was investigated in the temperature range of 70 K to 300 K at different magnetic fields. The samples LSMO and PSMO show insulator-to-metal transition (IMT) behavior, while SSMO sample exhibits insulating behavior in the entire temperature range with a very large value of resistivity. The insulator-to-metal transition temperature (TIM) decreases from 123 K (LSMO) to 90 K (PSMO) and disappears in SSMO sample. To explain the electrical transport above TIM, the temperature dependent resistivity data (T > TIM) of all the samples were fitted to the equations of different conduction models. The results indicate that the conduction at T > TIM is due to Mott variable range hopping (VRH) mechanism in the LSMO and PSMO samples, while Efros-Shkloskii (ES) type of VRH model dominates the conduction process in the SSMO sample. All the three samples show increasing magnetoresistance (MR) even below TIM and the maximum MR is shown by LSMO (39 % at 75 K, 3 T).

Ferromagnetic Cluster on La2FeMnO6

2014 ◽  
Vol 975 ◽  
pp. 122-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petrucio Barrozo ◽  
Nelson O. Moreno ◽  
José Albino Aguiar
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Combustion Synthesis ◽  
Electrical Transport ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Weak Ferromagnetism ◽  
Electrical Transport Properties ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Ferromagnetic Cluster ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Small Polarons

The structural, magnetic and electrical transport properties of La2MnFeO6bulk samples prepared by combustion synthesis have been investigated. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) patterns with Rietveld refinement at room temperature shows that samples prepared by combustion synthesis are formed in single phase with an orthorhombic structure space group Pnma (62). The temperature dependent magnetization shows a formation of ferromagnetic cluster at 150K with short range interactions and a long range ferromagnetic order below 75 K. The magnetic field dependence of the magnetization shows a typical paramagnetic behavior at room temperature and a ferromagnetic-like behavior at low temperatures. The low value of the magnetization at high magnetic field can indicate the formation of a weak ferromagnetism or a metamagnetic phase. Results of the temperature dependence of the resistivity show that the transport process in this material can be attributed to small polarons.

scholarly journals UV-B Radiation Tolerance and Temperature-Dependent Activity Within the Entomopathogenic Fungal Genus Metarhizium in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel da Cruz Couceiro ◽  
Maíra Blumer Fatoretto ◽  
Clarice Garcia Borges Demétrio ◽  
Nicolai Vitt Meyling ◽  
Ítalo Delalibera
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Radiation Tolerance ◽  
Soil Environment ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Abiotic Conditions ◽  
Fungal Propagules ◽  
Dependent Activity ◽  
Different Temperatures

Metarhizium comprises a phylogenetically diverse genus of entomopathogenic fungi. In Brazil, Metarhizium anisopliae s.str. subclade Mani 2 is predominantly isolated from insects, while M. robertsii and M. brunneum mostly occur in the soil environment. Solar radiation and high temperatures are important abiotic factors that can be detrimental to fungal propagules. We hypothesized that among 12 Brazilian isolates of Metarhizium spp., M. anisopliae Mani 2 (n = 6), being adapted to abiotic conditions of the phylloplane, is more tolerant to UV light and high temperatures than M. robertsii (n = 3) and M. brunneum (n = 3). Inoculum of each isolate was exposed to UV-B for up to 8 h and viability evaluated 48 h later. After 8 h under UV-B, most of the isolates had germination rates below 5%. Discs of mycelia were incubated at different temperatures, and diameter of colonies were recorded for 12 days. Mycelia of M. robertsii isolates grew faster at 33 °C, while M. anisopliae and M. brunneum grew most at 25 °C. Dry conidia were incubated at 20, 25 or 40 °C for 12 days, and then viabilities were examined. At 40 °C, conidia of five M. anisopliae isolates were the most tolerant. In the three experiments, considerable intra- and inter-specific variability was detected. The results indicate that conclusions about tolerance to these abiotic factors should be made only at the isolate level.

Effects of Nb doping on thermoelectric properties of Zn4Sb3 at high temperatures

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 430-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Li ◽  
H.H. Hng ◽  
J. Ma ◽  
X.Y. Qin
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
Figure Of Merit ◽  
Thermoelectric Performance ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
A Value ◽  
Nb Doping ◽  
Thermal Conductivities

The thermoelectric properties of Nb-doped Zn4Sb3 compounds, (Zn1–xNbx)4Sb3 (x = 0, 0.005, and 0.01), were investigated at temperatures ranging from 300 to 685 K. The results showed that by substituting Zn with Nb, the thermal conductivities of all the Nb-doped compounds were lower than that of the pristine β-Zn4Sb3. Among the compounds studied, the lightly substituted (Zn0.995Nb0.005)4Sb3 compound exhibited the best thermoelectric performance due to the improvement in both its electrical resistivity and thermal conductivity. Its figure of merit, ZT, was greater than the undoped Zn4Sb3 compound for the temperature range investigated. In particular, the ZT of (Zn0.995Nb0.005)4Sb3 reached a value of 1.1 at 680 K, which was 69% greater than that of the undoped Zn4Sb3 obtained in this study.

Influence of Heat on Seed Germination of Cistus Laurifolius and Cistus Ladanifer

1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Valbuena ◽  
R Tarrega ◽  
E Luis
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Heat Exposure ◽  
Cistus Ladanifer ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Petri Dishes ◽  
Germinated Seeds

The influence of high temperatures on germination of Cistus laurifolius and Cistus ladanifer seeds was analyzed. Seeds were subjected to different temperatures for different times, afterwards they were sowed in plastic petri dishes and monitored for germinated seeds over two months.The germination rate observed in Cistus ldanifer was greater than in Cistus laurifolius. In both species, heat increased germination percentages. For Cistus laurifolius higher temperatures or longer exposure times were needed. Germination percentages of Cistus ladanifer were lower when heat exposure time was 15 minutes.It must be emphasized that germination occurred when seeds were not treated, while seeds exposed to 150�C for 5 minutes or more did not germinate.

MAGNETIC BEHAVIOUR OF UPdAl, UCuGa AND UCuSn

1993 ◽  
Vol 07 (01n03) ◽  
pp. 850-854 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.H. TRAN ◽  
R. TROĆ
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Magnetic Behaviour ◽  
Type Structure ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Antiferromagnetic Ordering

Magnetic susceptibility and electrical resistivity have been measured on UCuGa, UCu1+xSn1−x, (x=0 and 0.1), and UPdAl. The first two compounds, crystallizing in the hexagonal CaIn2-type structure, show at low temperatures an antiferromagnetic ordering probably with complex structures. UPdAl, which adopts the orthorhombic TiNiSi-type structure, was found to be a weakly temperature-dependent paramagnet down to 4.2 K.

Linear and non-linear analysis on two-dimensional steel frame under different temperatures

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Parthasarathi N. ◽  
Satyanarayanan K.S. ◽  
Prakash M. ◽  
Thamilarasu V.
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Transient State ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Frame Building ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Steel Frame Structure

Purpose Progressive collapse because of high temperatures arising from an explosion, vehicle impact or fire is an important issue for structural failure in high-rise buildings. Design/methodology/approach The present study, using ABAQUS software for the analysis, investigated the progressive collapse of a two-dimensional, three-bay, four-storey steel frame structure from high-temperature stresses. Findings After structure reaches the temperature results like displacement, stress axial load and shear force are discussed. Research limitations/implications Different temperatures were applied to the columns at different heights of a structure framed with various materials. Progressive collapse load combinations were also applied as per general service administration guidelines. Originality/value This study covered both steady-state and transient-state conditions of a multistorey-frame building subjected to a rise in temperature in the corner columns and intermediate columns. The columns in the framed structure were subjected to high temperatures at different heights, and the resulting displacements, stresses and axial loads were obtained, analysed and discussed.

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