Author:Katumba, G; Olumekor, L; Forbes, A; Wackelgard, EDate:Jul 2006The investigation and development of carbon-silica composites has been going on for some time. Different applications such as adsorbents, biosensors, templates and solar absorbers have emanated from these studies. The concept of using solar ...Read more
Author:Katumba, G; Makiwa, G; Olumekor, L; Forbes, ADate:Jan 2008It is possible to design an optical material, through control of the substrate and coatings, to absorb a large fraction of the solar spectrum and to emit very little radiation energy in the near and far infra-red wavelength range. This requires ...Read more