One-dimensional nanostructures have been intensively investigated due to their unique properties and widespread applications [1]. Semiconducting ZnO nanostructures, with a band gap of about 3.4 eV, have broad applications in energy harvesting and storage, catalysis, and optoelectronics [2]. To fully realize the potential of ZnO nanostructure it is important to understand the interfacial propert...

The linear stability of finite-amplitude interfacial waves in a two-layer fluid is investigated for superharmonic disturbances on the basis of the Euler set of equations. In the previous study (J. Fluid Mech. 2006, vol.547, p.175), the author proved analytically for surface waves that the superharmonic instability first occurs when the wave energy density becomes stationary as a function of wav...

Nanocomposite coatings composed of two phases with atomically sharp phase boundaries, show interesting mechanical properties. These properties are often originating from their high interface to volume ratio. Composites of nanocrystalline titanium nitride (TiN) grains surrounded by a one to two monolayer thick interlayer of silicon nitride (Si3N4) show an enhanced nanohardness. The central theme...

Lithium metal based batteries represent a major challenge and opportunity in enabling a variety of devices requiring high-energy-density storage. However, dendritic lithium growth has limited the practical application of lithium metal anodes. Here we report a nanoporous, flexible and electrochemically stable coating of silica@poly(methyl methacrylate) (SiO2@PMMA) core-shell nanospheres as an in...

Since the discovery of microemulsions, they have attained increasing significance both in basic research and in industry. Due to their unique properties, namely, ultralow interfacial tension, large interfacial area, thermodynamic stability and the ability to solubilize otherwise immiscible liquids, uses and applications of microemulsions have been numerous. The objective of this review is to pr...

Article history: Received 11 January 2009 Received in revised form 21 August 2009 Accepted 8 September 2009 Available online 13 October 2009