American Journal of Nano Research and Applications

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015

  • Evaluation of Atomic, Physical, and Thermal Properties of Bismuth Oxide Powder: An Impact of Biofield Energy Treatment

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Rama Mohan Tallapragada, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Omprakash Latiyal, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 94-98
    Received: Oct. 07, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2015
    Published: Nov. 24, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.20150306.11
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    Abstract: Bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) is known for its application in several industries such as solid oxide fuel cells, optoelectronics, gas sensors and optical coatings. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of biofield energy treatment on the atomic, physical, and thermal properties of Bi2O3. The Bi2O3 powder was equally divided into two parts: ... Show More
  • Morphological and Structural Properties of Silver Nanofilms Annealed by RTP in Different Atmospheres

    P. D. Nsimama

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 99-104
    Received: Nov. 04, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 13, 2015
    Published: Nov. 26, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.20150306.12
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    Abstract: This study aims at investigating the influence of gas atmospheres on the dewetting properties of DC sputtered and rapid thermally annealed silver (Ag) nanofilms. The annealing temperature ranged from 400℃ to 600℃ and the gases studied were argon (Ar) and nitrogen (N2). Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) were employed for ... Show More
  • Bactericidal Evaluation of Nano-coated Cotton Fabrics

    Hanan Basioni Ahmed, Mohammed Hussein El-Rafie, Magdy Kandil Zahran

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 105-112
    Received: Jul. 08, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 15, 2015
    Published: Dec. 14, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.20150306.13
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    Abstract: Nano-sized silver particles (AgNPs) were synthesized by easy and quite simple method, using pectin as both reducing and stabilizing agent. Solutions of AgNPs were applied to cotton fabrics in presence/absence of binder. The finished fabrics were examined for morphological and topographical features by using scanning electron microscopy which reveal... Show More