Zohra Nazir Kayani
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View article: Polyaniline and Its Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Functional Applications
Polyaniline and Its Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Functional Applications Open
This chapter discusses the many synthesis methods used to create polyaniline (PANI), one of the most adaptable conducting polymers. It covers traditional methods like chemical oxidative polymerization, aniline dimerization, and electrochem…
View article: Correction: Magnetization response and magnetoelectric coupling of Mn-doped BiFeO3 thin films–microwave-assisted sol–gel approach
Correction: Magnetization response and magnetoelectric coupling of Mn-doped BiFeO3 thin films–microwave-assisted sol–gel approach Open
View article: The Composite La<sub>2-x</sub>Nd<sub><i>x</i></sub>Ce<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7-δ</sub> Material for New Energy Conversion Devices: A Physiochemical and Electrochemical Study
The Composite La<sub>2-x</sub>Nd<sub><i>x</i></sub>Ce<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7-δ</sub> Material for New Energy Conversion Devices: A Physiochemical and Electrochemical Study Open
In this study, the composite La2‑x Nd x Ce2O7‑δ with different concentrations of La3+ and Nd3+ in ceria is prepared through the sol–gel method for a new energy conversion device referred to as single-component solid oxide fuel cell (SC-SOF…
View article: Investigation on structural, optical and anti-bacterial properties of organic additives iron oxide prepared by chemical route method
Investigation on structural, optical and anti-bacterial properties of organic additives iron oxide prepared by chemical route method Open
Technology and Nanoscience have a remarkable impact on environmental challenges. Scientists are moving away from harmful chemical approach and toward eco-friendly, accessible, efficient, and affordable green chemical methods for synthesizi…
View article: Probing the impact of Ba on properties of ZnO at the nanoscale: optical, dielectric and antibacterial activity evolution
Probing the impact of Ba on properties of ZnO at the nanoscale: optical, dielectric and antibacterial activity evolution Open
The sol–gel dip coating technique was used to manufacture undoped and Barium doped zinc oxide thin films. Doping is extensively used to refine semiconductor properties. Without and with varying ratios of Ba 1–9 wt% dopant, ZnO thin films h…
View article: Impact of silver substitution on the structural, magnetic, optical, and antibacterial properties of cobalt ferrite
Impact of silver substitution on the structural, magnetic, optical, and antibacterial properties of cobalt ferrite Open
Silver-doped Cobalt Ferrite nanoparticles Ag x Co 1−x Fe 2 O 4 with concentrations (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15) have been prepared using a hydrothermal technique. The XRD pattern confirms the formation of the spinel phase of CoFe 2 O 4 and the…
View article: The La+3-, Nd+3-, Bi+3-Doped Ceria as Mixed Conductor Materials for Conventional and Single-Component Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
The La+3-, Nd+3-, Bi+3-Doped Ceria as Mixed Conductor Materials for Conventional and Single-Component Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Open
Clean energy devices are essential in today’s environment to combat climate change and work towards sustainable development. In this paper, the potential materials A2Ce2O7−δ (A = La+3, Nd+3, Bi+3) were analyzed for clean energy devices, sp…
View article: Magneto-transport and magneto-dielectric anomalies in Co doped iron oxide thin films – Microwave assisted sol-gel route
Magneto-transport and magneto-dielectric anomalies in Co doped iron oxide thin films – Microwave assisted sol-gel route Open
Use of microwave (MW) energy as an alternate to high temperature treatment during material synthesis is gaining much attention as it offers the advantages of being faster and economical than other heating methods. A comprehensive study of …
View article: Tailoring of optical, biological and magnetic properties of nanocrystalline Fe doped TiO<sub>2</sub> thin films
Tailoring of optical, biological and magnetic properties of nanocrystalline Fe doped TiO<sub>2</sub> thin films Open
Fe doped TiO2 films were synthesized by sol–gel dip coating method. The concentration of Fe3+ was varied as 1%–5% (w/w) in TiO2. X-ray diffraction showed dominating rutile phase of TiO2 along with brookite phase and hematite Fe2O3 phase. T…
View article: Structural and magnetization crossover in electrodeposited FeAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>– effect of<i>in situ</i>oxidation
Structural and magnetization crossover in electrodeposited FeAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>– effect of<i>in situ</i>oxidation Open
Amongst other spinels, iron aluminium oxide (FeAl2O4) exhibits exceptional chemical and physical properties.
View article: Synthesis of NiO nanoparticles by sol-gel technique
Synthesis of NiO nanoparticles by sol-gel technique Open
NiO nanoparticles were fabricated by sol-gel route using ammonium hydroxide and nickel nitrate as precursors. The NiO nanoparticles were calcinated at 400 °C and 1000 °C. The nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fou…
View article: Structural and magnetic properties of nano-crystalline FeCoNiN thin films
Structural and magnetic properties of nano-crystalline FeCoNiN thin films Open
Iron cobalt nickel nitride (FeCoNiN) thin films are prepared by sol-gel spin coating route. The structural, magnetic and surface properties of the thin films are evaluated. The crystalline nature of thin films was enhanced upon annealing, …
View article: Characteristics of Al-doped ZnO:Ni films grown on glass by sol–gel dip coating technique
Characteristics of Al-doped ZnO:Ni films grown on glass by sol–gel dip coating technique Open
Al-doped NiZnO thin films were fabricated by dip coating and annealed at various temperatures (250–550 °C) and their properties were evaluated. With increasing annealing temperature, the Al contents in the thin films were continually incre…
View article: Fabrication and properties of zinc oxide thin film prepared by sol-gel dip coating method
Fabrication and properties of zinc oxide thin film prepared by sol-gel dip coating method Open
ZnO thin films were deposited on a glass substrate by dip coating technique using a solution of zinc acetate, ethanol and distilled water. Optical constants, such as refractive index n and extinction coefficient k. were determined from tra…
View article: Study the efficiency of single crystal CdTe/ZnCdS solar cell at various temperatures and illumination levels
Study the efficiency of single crystal CdTe/ZnCdS solar cell at various temperatures and illumination levels Open
CdTe is the best suited semiconductor for solar cells due to its band gap value 1.47 eV which is close to solar spectrum, low sublimation temperature and high absorption coefficient in the range of solar spectrum. To improve the photovolta…