Author:Sikhwivhilu, LM; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Hillie TKDate:Oct 2010Tin oxide (SnO2) nanoparticles with size range of 19 to 100 nm were successfully synthesized using wet chemical process (i.e. chemical precipitation and sol-gel processes). The results showed that variation of citric acid concentration directly ...Read more
Author:Roul, BK; Mishra, DK; Ray, M; Sahu, DR; Mishra, PK; Srinivasu, VV; Pradhan, AKDate:May 2009Micron size Fe3O4 powders were chemically prepared and processed by radio frequency (13.56 MHz) oxygen plasma irradiation technique at different elevated temperatures using low radio frequency (RF) power level. Low magnetic field RF superconducting ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2012In this presentation the author outlines how nanotechnology is deeply linked with photonics for a bright future.Read more
Author:Roux, SPDate:Nov 2008Nanotechnology research and development is rapidly expanding into a full-scale industry that includes building materials, automotive parts, sports equipment and consumer products. This technology promises significant technological advantages, ...Read more
Author:Mabena, LF; Ray, SS; Mhlanga, SD; Coville, NJDate:May 2011The science and technology of catalysis is of fundamental importance to a national economy. Today about 90% of all technical chemicals are manufactured by the use of catalysts. Nanoparticles of noble metals are extremely important materials ...Read more
Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Moloto, N; Ray, SSDate:Feb 2009The organization of metal or semiconductor nanoparticles like quantum dots (QDs) on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is one good example motivated by the desire to combine the properties of two functional nanoscale materials to achieve a wider range ...Read more
Author:Musee, N; Sikhwivhilu, L; Nota, N; Schaefer, Lisa MDate:Nov 2011Historically, development of mankind has been closely intertwined with scientific and technological advancements. In the 21st century, nanotechnology has emerged as an enabling technology with enormous potential of revolutionizing social, ...Read more
Author:Hyoung, JC; Ray, SSDate:Oct 2011The mixing of polymer matrices with nanoparticles to form composite materials has been an area of great research interest. The mechanical and rheological properties of such composite materials are directly related to the properties of the ...Read more
Author:Makgwane, Peter R; Ray, SSDate:2013This special issue on nano-catalysis was devoted to the development and application of nanosized structured catalysts materials in various fields such as chemical transformation, environmental cleaning and energy generation supply as a concept ...Read more