This paper describes the TE-TM mode conversion in a magneto-optical layer made by a SiO2/ZrO2 layer doped with magnetic CoFe2O4 nanoparticles. The mode conversion is caused by the Faraday rotation if the magnetization is aligned along the z-axis, parallel to mode propagation. The properties of this phenomenon are simulated using the full-vectorial beam propagation method (BPM). The simulation r...

New MoO3 or WO3 modified CeO2-ZrO2 aerogel catalysts were elaborated using the sol gel method combined to supercritical drying for NO-SCR by NH3 in excess of O2. XRD, N2-Physisorption, NH3-TPD, H2-TPR and DRUV-Vis spectroscopy used analyse samples. The results reveal that all powders (ZrO2, CeO2-ZrO2, MoO3-ZrO2, WO3-ZrO2, MoO3-CeO2-ZrO2 WO3-CeO2-ZrO2), calcined at 500 °C, are nanostructured mes...

Coand Fe-based alloys produced by powder technology are being widely used as a matrix for diamond-containing composites in cutting, drilling, grinding pplications, etc. The severe service conditions demand that the mechanical and tribological properties of these alloys be improved. Development of metal-matrix composites (MMCs) and alloys reinforced with nanoparticles is a promising way to resol...

This project is an extension of TEM work conducted on a previous AINSE funded project AINGRA08066, and aims to use the TEM, STEM/HAADF, EDS and plasmon imaging facilities at ANSTO to structurally characterize novel supported silver nanoparticle catalysts for ozone abatement, and supported gold catalysts for low temperature CO oxidation. The catalysts, fabricated at the University of Auckland, c...

Combinations of three simple techniques were utilized to gradually form zirconia nanoneedles from zirconium nanograins. First, a physical vapor deposition magnetron sputtering technique was used to deposit pure zirconium nanograins on top of a substrate. Second, an anodic oxidation was applied to fabricate zirconia nanotubular arrays. Finally, heat treatment was used at different annealing temp...

Statement of Problem: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture resins commonly fracture as a result the being dropped or when in use due to heavy occlusal forces. Purpose: To investigate effects E-glass fibre, ZrO2 and TiO2 nanoparticles at different concentrations on toughness impact strength PMMA base. Materials Methods: evaluate (dimensions: 40 × 8 4 mm3; n = 10/group) 80 10 12/group), 286 rec...

Zirconia (ZrO2) is a well known oxide refractory material, possessing high strength and high melting point. Black zirconia is a variant of conventional zirconia obtained by the addition of a pigments percentage which changes its color from white to black. The present work shows, for the first time to the best of our knowledge, optical spectra of black ZrO2 in the range 0.3-16.3 μm, comparing th...

Rhodium on a La-containing ZrO2 support effectively eliminated NOx from a synthetic auto exhaust gas under fluctuating oxygen conditions. Rhodium particles maintained a low oxidation state on the ZrO2-La2O3 mixed oxide even after treatment with 5% O2 at 773 K, highlighting the significant effect of the La addition.

In this study, 10 mol% ZrO2 was added to a 27CaO-5P2O5-68SiO2 (mol%) base composition synthesized via a simple sol-gel method. This composition is similar to that of a frequently investigated bioactive gel-glass. The effects of ZrO2 on the in vitro bioactivity and MG-63 cell proliferation of the glass and its derivative polycrystalline (glass-ceramic) powder were investigated. The samples were ...

Abstract Statement of problem: Addition zirconium oxide nanofillers to PMMA had improved the mechanical properties heat polymerized acrylic resin, but it’s effect on bond strength teeth hadn’t been evaluated yet. Purpose: The purpose study was evaluate Zirconium (ZrO2) powder with different concentrations (1.5%, 3%, 5%) resin denture base before and after thermocycling. Material methods: nanopa...