A New Type of Cuprous-Cysteamine Sensitizers: Synthesis, Optical Properties and Potential Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 100435
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Noura Dawas Alkhaldi ◽  
Nil Kanatha Pandey ◽  
Lalit Chudal ◽  
Lingyun Wang ◽  
...  
RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 12981-12989
Author(s):  
Biao Shen ◽  
Jianghang Xu ◽  
Qinan Mao ◽  
Jiasong Zhong

A series of Ca1+xSr2−xAl2O6:Eu3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) red-emitting phosphors with adjustable optical properties and excellent quantum efficiency was developed for potential applications in warm WLEDs.


Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Giorgia Giovannini ◽  
René M. Rossi ◽  
Luciano F. Boesel

The development of hybrid materials with unique optical properties has been a challenge for the creation of high-performance composites. The improved photophysical and photochemical properties observed when fluorophores interact with clay minerals, as well as the accessibility and easy handling of such natural materials, make these nanocomposites attractive for designing novel optical hybrid materials. Here, we present a method of promoting this interaction by conjugating dyes with chitosan. The fluorescent properties of conjugated dye–montmorillonite (MMT) hybrids were similar to those of free dye–MMT hybrids. Moreover, we analyzed the relationship between the changes in optical properties of the dye interacting with clay and its structure and defined the physical and chemical mechanisms that take place upon dye–MMT interactions leading to the optical changes. Conjugation to chitosan additionally ensures stable adsorption on clay nanoplatelets due to the strong electrostatic interaction between chitosan and clay. This work thus provides a method to facilitate the design of solid-state hybrid nanomaterials relevant for potential applications in bioimaging, sensing and optical purposes.


2015 ◽  
Vol 242 ◽  
pp. 383-390
Author(s):  
Md Hosnay Mobarok ◽  
Tapas K. Purkait ◽  
Jonathan G.C. Veinot

The preparation and surface chemistry Si quantum dots (SiQDs) are currently an intense focus of research because of their size dependent optical properties and many potential applications. SiQDs offer several advantages over other quantum dots; Si is earth abundant, non-toxic and biocompatible. This account briefly highlights recent advancements made by our research group related to the synthesis, functionalization, surface dependent optical properties and applications of SiQDs.


2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Haas

Abstract This paper describes a new type of hydraulic rotary actuator specifically developed to provide precision motion control in a very large, man rated, underwater telerobotic manipulator system. The high pressure, high torque rotary actuators are hydrostatically balanced, provide continuous rotation, constant torque output, exhibit minimal “stick-slip” and zero backlash. It is believed that the combination of features and the performance exhibited by these actuators represent an improvement in actuator technology to such an extent as to make projects previously determined unfeasible, now practical. Features of particular design value are a very large diameter through bore, and a truly modular design permitting use as an integral structural member. This paper will address design rationale, operating principles, key design features, product development highlights, an astronaut trainer case study, future development and potential applications.


2012 ◽  
Vol 528 ◽  
pp. 272-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Ren ◽  
Li Qiang Li ◽  
Zhu Feng Liu ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Lan Hong

Cu2S nanowire arrays with different morphologies were prepared by solid-gas reaction between Cu foil and mixture gas of H2S and O2. Their microstructures were observed with XRD, TEM, and the optical properties were measured by DRS, PL and Raman. The results showed that the nanowire were Cu2S single crystal with a thin layer CuxO (x=1, 2) over the surface. The optical properties of the Cu2S nanowire arrays are related to the diameter, length, and distribution density of nanowire arrays. The thinner is the nanowire’s diameter; the bigger is the absorption of the visible light, and the absorbance begun to descend within infrared band. The absorbance of nanowire arrays with bigger diameter to the infrared light was stronger than that with thinner diameter. The photoluminescence spectrum (PL) indicated that band gaps of Cu2S nanowire arrays also changed simultaneously with the nanowire arrays’ structure parameters. The research demonstrated the Cu2S nanowire arrays’ potential applications in the photovoltaic cell and solar-heat harvesting area.


1996 ◽  
Vol 445 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Kowbel ◽  
V. Chellappa ◽  
J.C. Withers

AbstractRapid advances in high power electronics packaging require the development of new heat sink materials. Advanced composites designed to provide thermal expansion control as well as improved thermal conductivity have the potential to provide benefits in the removal of excess heat from electronic devices. Carbon-carbon (C-C) composits are under consideration for several military and space electronic applications including SEM-E electronic boxes. The high cost of C-C composits has greatly hindered their wide spread commercialization. A new manufacturing process has been developed to produce high thermal conductivity (over 400 W/mK) C-C composites at greatly reduced cost (less than $50/lb). This new material has potential applications as both a heat sink and a substrate. Dielectric coatings such as A1N and diamond were applied to this new type of heat sink material. Processing, as well as mechanical and thermal properties of this new class of heat sink material will be presented.


2005 ◽  
Vol 864 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Hömmerich ◽  
A.G. Bluiett ◽  
EiEi Nyein ◽  
S.B. Trivedi ◽  
R.T. Shah

AbstractWe are currently investigating the infrared (IR) optical properties of Cr doped ternary cadmium chalcogenides for potential applications in solid-state lasers and passive optical Qswitches. In this paper, we present compositional changes in the IR optical properties of Cr doped Cd1-xZnxTe single crystals with x=0.05, 0.1, and 0.2. Undoped CdZnTe crystals were grown by vertical Bridgman technique. Cr doping of CdZnTe was achieved through either in-situ doping or through a thermal diffusion process. For comparison, Cr: CdTe and Cr: ZnTe crystals were also prepared. The optical properties of Cr2+ ions were strongly dependent on the host composition and spectral blue shifts were observed with increasing Zn content in Cr: CdZnTe. The IR absorption peak of Cr2+ ions shifted from ∼1910 nm for Cr: CdTe to ∼1815 nm for Cr: Cd0.8Zn0.2Te. Less pronounced blue shifts were observed for the IR emission from Cr: CdZnTe crystals. The spectral shifts can be explained by the decrease in bond-length when going from CdTe to CdZnTe leading to an increased crystal-field effect experienced by Cr2+ ions. A slight broadening of the absorption and emission was also observed in ternary Cr: CdZnTe compounds compared to Cr: CdTe, which suggests that Cr2+ ions were incorporated in multiple lattice sites in CdZnTe. Moreover, the Cr2+ emission dynamics revealed a slightly non-exponential decay behavior for Cr: CdZnTe crystals, whereas the decay time of Cr: CdTe was single-exponential.


2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1059-1073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weifeng Chen ◽  
Hu Weimin ◽  
Dejiang Li ◽  
Shaona Chen ◽  
Zhongxu Dai

AbstractGraphene (graphene) is a new type of two-dimensional inorganic nanomaterial developed in recent years. It can be used as an ideal inorganic nanofiller for the preparation of polymer nanocomposites because of its high mechanical strength, excellent electrical conductivity and plentiful availability (from graphite). In this review, the preparation methods of graphene/polymer nanocomposites, including solution blending, melt blending and in situ polymerization, are introduced in order to study the relationship between these methods and the final characteristics and properties. Each method has an influence on the final characteristics and properties of the nanocomposites. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods are discussed. In addition, a variety of nanocomposites with different properties, such as mechanical properties, electronic conductivity, thermal conductivity and thermal properties, are summarized comprehensively. The potential applications of these nanocomposites in conductive materials, electromagnetic shielding materials, photocatalytic materials and so on, are briefly presented. This review demonstrates that polymer/graphene nanocomposites exhibit superior comprehensive performance and will be applied in the fields of new materials and novel devices. Future research directions of the nanocomposites are also presented.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mattia Pierpaoli ◽  
Mateusz Ficek ◽  
Michał Rycewicz ◽  
Mirosław Sawczak ◽  
Jakub Karczewski ◽  
...  

Carbon nanowalls (CNWs) have attracted much attention for numerous applications in electrical devices because of their peculiar structural characteristics. However, it is possible to set synthesis parameters to vary the electrical and optical properties of such CNWs. In this paper, we demonstrate the direct growth of highly transparent boron-doped nanowalls (B-CNWs) on optical grade fused quartz. The effect of growth temperature and boron doping on the behavior of boron-doped carbon nanowalls grown on quartz was studied in particular. Temperature and boron inclusion doping level allow for direct tuning of CNW morphology. It is possible to operate with both parameters to obtain a transparent and conductive film; however, boron doping is a preferred factor to maintain the transparency in the visible region, while a higher growth temperature is more effective to improve conductance. Light transmittance and electrical conductivity are mainly influenced by growth temperature and then by boron doping. Tailoring B-CNWs has important implications for potential applications of such electrically conductive transparent electrodes designed for energy conversion and storage devices.


2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 003685041987566
Author(s):  
Hanwen Yu ◽  
Xianying Feng ◽  
Qun Sun

This article presents a new micro-feed mechanism, whose main transmission component is the nut–rotary ball screw pair. The screw and nut are driven by two motors, and they rotate in the same direction, with their movements enabling micro-feeding. The main contribution of the micro-feed mechanism is to avoid the inevitable low-speed nonlinear creeping phenomenon caused by the inherent properties of traditional electromechanical servo system structure, thus realizing high precision micro-feed. In this study, the motion state of the working ball is analyzed using the principle of differential geometry, the friction at the contact points is calculated, the balance equation for force and moment is established, the influences of the screw and nut on the kinematic parameters of the ball at different velocities and the differences in the motion states of the ball in different drive modes are studied, and the mechanical efficiency of the dual-driven ball screw mechanism is calculated. The potential applications of the new micro-feed mechanism and the results of numerical analysis can be applied to advanced technology fields such as robotics, suspensions, powertrain, national defense, integrated electronics, optoelectronics, medicine, and genetic engineering, so that the new system can have a lower stable speed limit and achieve precise micro-feed control.


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