Recently, solid-phase recrystallization of ultrathin indium antimonide nanocrystals (InSb NCs (films grown on SiO2/Si substrate is very attractive, because of the rapid development of thermal annealing technique. In this study, the recrystallization behavior of 35 nm indium antimonide film was studied. Through X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, it is demonstrated that the InSb film is composed o...

It is not known whether the integration of photo-stimulable phosphor (PSP) plates into dental and dental hygiene curricula creates unique learning challenges for students. The purpose of this two-year study was to determine if dental hygiene students had more and/or different types of errors when using PSP plates compared to film and whether the PSP imaging plates had any particular characteris...

The high mass transport caused by ultrasonic radiation in the preconcentration of trace metal species in anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV), leads to an order of magnitude enhancement in sensitivity. A Nafion-coated mercury thin-film working electrode is placed in a specially designed small-volume sonovoltammetric cell. The preparation and curing procedure for the Nafion film on a glassy carbon...

SILAR deposited copper tin sulfide (Cu2SnS3) thin films were used to analyze the study of electrochemical impedance, capacitancevoltage characteristics and currentvoltage characteristics. The photoconversion efficiency of SILAR deposited CTS thin film-based photoelectrochemical cell elucidate with the help of capacitance-Voltage (C-V) Characteristics study by MottSchottky plot and corresponding...

Threshold voltage shift ( Vth) characteristics of amorphous InGaZnO thin-film transistors under positive gate bias stress are investigated and the monitoring Vth from constant current induced drain voltage is proposed. The extracted Vth characteristics are then analyzed using the stretched exponential model and the characteristics of the subgap density of states.

An implementation of plasmon resonances in nanocomposite thin films for biosensors is discussed. The effect is studied in the system of modified Au inclusions inside the Teflon matrix. The optical response of the nanocomposite thin film with inhomogeneous distribution of embedded coated Au spherical nanoparticles across the film thickness is analyzed. The absorption profiles are calculated in a...

Involuntary autobiographical memories (IAMs) are typically discussed in the context of negative memories such as trauma 'flashbacks'. However, IAMs occur frequently in everyday life and are predominantly positive. In spite of this, surprisingly little is known about how such positive IAMs arise. The trauma film paradigm is often used to generate negative IAMs. Recently an equivalent positive fi...

Widely used in turbomachinery, the fluid film journal bearing is critical to a machine’s overall reliability level. Their design complexity and application severity continue to increase making it challenging for the plant machinery engineer to evaluate their reliability. This tutorial provides practical knowledge on their basic operation and what physical effects should be included in modeling ...

Tear film lipid layer is a complex lipid mixture forming the outermost interface between eye and environment. Its key characteristics, such as surface tension and structural stability, are governed by the presence of polar lipids. The origin of these lipids and exact composition of the mixture are still elusive. We focus on two minor polar lipid components of the tear film lipid later: sphingom...