fabrication, characterization and application of micro-/nano-rods/wires are among the hottest topics in materials science and applied physics. micro-/nano-rod-based structures and devices are developed for a wide-ranging use in various fields of micro-/nanoscience (e.g. biology, electronics, medicine, optics, optoelectronics, photonics and sensors). it is well known that the structure and prope...

A dispersion model is developed to provide a generic tool for configuring plasmonic resonance spectral characteristics. The customized design of the curve aiming at specific detection requirements can be achieved. According model, probe-type nano-modified fiber optic configurable (NMF-CPR) sensor with tip hot spot enhancement demonstrated measurement refractive index in range 1.3332–1.3432 corr...

This paper aims to clarify the effect of steel fiber on the flexural toughness of the high performance concrete containing fly ash and nano-SiO2. The flexural toughness was evaluated by two methods, which are based on ASTM C1018 and DBV-1998, respectively. By means of three-point bending method, the flexural toughness indices, variation coefficients of bearing capacity, deformation energy, and ...

Citation: Han H, Pan D, Liu D, Hu X, Lin M and Li F (2015) Cathodic stripping voltammetric determination of chromium in coastal waters on cubic Nano-titanium carbide loaded gold nanoparticles modified electrode. Front. Mar. Sci. 2:75. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2015.00075 Cathodic stripping voltammetric determination of chromium in coastal waters on cubic Nano-titanium carbide loaded gold nanoparticles...

An optical fiber with nano-electromechanical functionality is presented. The fiber exhibits a suspended dual-core structure that allows for control of the optical properties via nanometer-range mechanical movements. We investigate electrostatic actuation achieved by applying a voltage to specially designed electrodes integrated in the cladding. Numerical and analytical calculations are preforme...

This paper presents the influence of Hybrane H 1500 as a hyperbranched polymer on kinetic parameters of dyeing compounded fiber grade PET polyethylene terephthalate at boil temperature. C.I. Disperse Red 324 as a disperse dye was used for dyeing compounded fiber grade PET. The result was compared with corresponding properties of virgin PET. The dyeing rate constants and diffusion coefficients a...

Understanding the anisotropy of thermal and electrical properties carbon fibers is important for many applications, but transverse transport are difficult to measure. We apply time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR) mapping determine spatial variations in conductivity different radial positions two polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based fibers, IM7 AS4 fibers. Single-point TDTR measurements longitudinal co...