scholarly journals A generalized uniform theory of diffraction method for complex illumination sources accounting for multiply-diffracted rays

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgos Karagounis ◽  
Daniel De Zutter ◽  
Dries Vande Ginste
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Uniform Theory Of Diffraction

scholarly journals Diffraction of Waves by a Planar Junction of Impedance and Perfect Electromagnetic Conductor Half-Planes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Husnu Deniz Basdemir
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Transition Boundary ◽  
Uniform Theory Of Diffraction ◽  
Planar Junction

Abstract In this study, diffraction of waves by a planar junction between impedance and perfect electromagnetic conductor half-planes is investigated. The method of transition boundary is used for the solution of the problem. The diffracted wave expressions are expressed in terms of the Fresnel functions by using the uniform theory of diffraction method. Thus, finite magnitudes are obtained at the transition regions and the results are analyzed numerically for different set of parameters.

Impact of Rutile Fraction on TiO2 Visible-Light Absorption and Visible-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Activity

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Maria Tobaldi ◽  
Luc Lajaunie ◽  
ana caetano ◽  
nejc rozman ◽  
Maria Paula Seabra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Light Absorption ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Band Alignment ◽  
Quantitative Phase Analysis ◽  
Transmission Microscopy ◽  
Visible Light Absorption ◽  
X Ray

<div>Titanium dioxide is by far the most utilised semiconductor material for photocatalytic applications. Still, it is transparent to visible-light. Recently, it has been proved that a type-II band alignment for the rutile−anatase mixture would improve its visible-light absorption.</div><div>In this research paper we thoroughly characterised the real crystalline and amorphous phases of synthesised titanias – thermally treated at different temperatures to get distinct ratios of anatase-rutile-amorphous fraction – as well as that of three commercially available photocatalytic nano-TiO2. </div><div>The structural characterisation was done via advanced X-ray diffraction method, namely the Rietveld-RIR method, to attain a full quantitative phase analysis of the specimens. The microstructure was also investigated via an advanced X-ray method, the whole powder pattern modelling. These methods were validated combining advanced aberration-corrected scanning transmission microscopy and high-resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity was assessed in the liquid- and gas-solid phase (employing rhodamine B and 4-chlorophenol, and isopropanol, respectively, as the organic substances to degrade) using a light source irradiating exclusively in the visible-range.</div><div>Optical spectroscopy showed that even a small fraction of rutile (2 wt%) is able to shift to lower energies the apparent optical band gap of an anatase-rutile mixed phase. But is this enough to attain a real photocatalytic activity promoted by merely visible-light?</div><div>We tried to give a reply to that question.</div><div>Photocatalytic activity results in the liquid-solid phase showed that a high surface hydroxylation led to specimen with superior visible light-induced catalytic activity (i.e. dye and ligand-to-metal charge transfer complexes sensitisation effects). That is: not photocatalysis <i>sensu-strictu</i>.</div><div>On the other hand, the gas-solid phase results showed that a higher amount of the rutile fraction (around 10 wt%), together with less recombination of the charge carriers, were more effective for an actual photocatalytic oxidation of isopropanol.</div>

Measurement of soil dry aggregate size distribution using the laser diffraction method

2021 ◽  
Vol 211 ◽  
pp. 105023
Author(s):  
C. Polakowski ◽  
A. Sochan ◽  
M. Ryżak ◽  
M. Beczek ◽  
R. Mazur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Laser Diffraction ◽  
Aggregate Size Distribution

scholarly journals Corrosion Assessment of a Weathering Steel Bridge Structure after 30 Years of Service

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3788
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Królikowska ◽  
Leszek Komorowski ◽  
Izabela Kunce ◽  
Damian Wojda ◽  
Katarzyna Zacharuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Analysis ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Product Layer ◽  
Carbon Steels ◽  
Bridge Engineering ◽  
Quantitative Phase Analysis ◽  
Weathering Steel ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Structural Problems

The first steel with improved resistance towards atmospheric corrosion, the so-called weathering steel, was patented in the USA in 1933 and was initially used for coal railway cars, and after that, in building and bridge engineering. Weathering steels show higher corrosion resistance than carbon steels in many types of atmosphere due to their ability to form a compact, stable, adherent and protective patina during the time of exposure. Morphological evaluation of the appearance of the corrosion product layer, together with phase analysis of its components, can enable determination of the type of patina and the degree of protection of the steel. To support the visual assessment of a patina, a check based on the qualitative and quantitative phase analysis of its components may be carried out, and the PAI (Protective Ability Index) can be calculated. The estimation of the corrosion processes on original Polish-made weathering steel (12HNNbA) was carried out on a 30-year-old bridge in Poland. There are some structural problems within the deck derived not only from corrosion but also steel cracking, both inside and outside the boxes, at different heights. Fourteen representative samples of patina were analysed and their phase structures were determined by the X-ray powder diffraction method. The PAIs were determined and analysed.

scholarly journals Growth of sillenite Bi12FeO20 single crystals: structural, thermal, optical, photocatalytic features and first principle calculations

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Durga Sankar Vavilapalli ◽  
Ambrose A. Melvin ◽  
F. Bellarmine ◽  
Ramanjaneyulu Mannam ◽  
Srihari Velaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
First Principle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
First Principle Calculations ◽  
Photodegradation Efficiency

AbstractIdeal sillenite type Bi12FeO20 (BFO) micron sized single crystals have been successfully grown via inexpensive hydrothermal method. The refined single crystal X-ray diffraction data reveals cubic Bi12FeO20 structure with single crystal parameters. Occurrence of rare Fe4+ state is identified via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The lattice parameter (a) and corresponding molar volume (Vm) of Bi12FeO20 have been measured in the temperature range of 30–700 °C by the X-ray diffraction method. The thermal expansion coefficient (α) 3.93 × 10–5 K−1 was calculated from the measured values of the parameters. Electronic structure and density of states are investigated by first principle calculations. Photoelectrochemical measurements on single crystals with bandgap of 2 eV reveal significant photo response. The photoactivity of as grown crystals were further investigated by degrading organic effluents such as Methylene blue (MB) and Congo red (CR) under natural sunlight. BFO showed photodegradation efficiency about 74.23% and 32.10% for degrading MB and CR respectively. Interesting morphology and microstructure of pointed spearhead like BFO crystals provide a new insight in designing and synthesizing multifunctional single crystals.

scholarly journals The Structure and Magnetic Properties of Rapidly Quenched Fe72Ni8Nb4Si2B14 Alloy

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Lukasz Hawelek ◽  
Tymon Warski ◽  
Patryk Wlodarczyk ◽  
Marcin Polak ◽  
Przemyslaw Zackiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Relaxation Process ◽  
Glassy State ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Soft Magnetic Materials ◽  
Process Time ◽  
Complex Permeability ◽  
Soft Magnetic ◽  
Conventional Heat Treatment ◽  
Glass Relaxation

The complex structural and magnetic studies of the annealed rapidly quenched Cu-free Fe72Ni8Nb4Si2B14 alloy (metallic ribbons form) are reported here. Based on the calorimetric results, the conventional heat treatment process (with heating rate 10 °C/min and subsequent isothermal annealing for 20 min) for wound toroidal cores has been optimized to obtain the least lossy magnetic properties (for the minimum value of coercivity and magnetic core losses at 50 Hz). For optimal conditions, the complex permeability in the 104–108 Hz frequency range together with core power losses obtained from magnetic induction dependence up to the frequency of 400 kHz was successfully measured. The average and local crystal structure was investigated by the use of the X-ray diffraction method and the transmission electron microscopy observations and proved its fully glassy state. Additionally, for the three temperature values, i.e., 310, 340 and 370 °C, the glass relaxation process study in the function of annealing time was carried out to obtain a deeper insight into the soft magnetic properties: magnetic permeability and cut-off frequency. For this type of Cu-free soft magnetic materials, the control of glass relaxation process (time and temperature) is extremely important to obtain proper magnetic properties.

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