VO2 is a well-known thermochromic material that can be potentially applied as coating on “smart” glazing systems. In this work films, were grown by the rf sputtering technique two different types of commercial glass substrates, namely fused silica and float glass, at low deposition temperature 300 °C. The optimum conditions, in order to succeed monoclinic phase VO2(M), investigated found subjec...

The idea of smart corrosion inhibition is basis on either inhibitor consumption where it is needed or reducing harmful matrix interaction with it. In addition, applying corrosion inhibitor in a coating causes many problems such as loss of inhibition capability, coating degradation, or both. A useful technique to overcome th...

The rapid progress in the use of textile fabric materials various industrial and domestic applications requires inclusion smart functions to achieve comfortable safety properties end users. However, among these is protection against harmful UV rays that cause effects human beings materials. To this end, coatings for fabrics have be incorporated into fabrics. Therefore, review, recent advances d...

nanoindentation techniques are widely used for the study of nanomechanical properties of thin nanocomposite coatings. theoretical concepts and practical use of nanoindentation method are summarized with reporting the applications of these tests in characterization of some particular thin nanocomposite hybrid coatings prepared by sol-gel process. the better mechanical properties can be obtained ...

Over the last few years, new nanoparticle preparation methods have emerged by replacing usual reagents with plant extracts obtained in different conditions. An example of a natural extract is those cruciferous vegetables, to obtain bio-nano-coatings. Given composition and large amounts wastes produced all over world, they can be successful substitutes replace conventional coatings extend possib...

Surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators represent some of the most prominent acoustic devices for chemical sensing applications. As their frequency ranges from several hundred MHz to GHz, therefore they can record remarkably diminutive frequency shifts resulting from exceptionally small mass loadings. Their miniaturized design, high thermal stability and possibility of wireless integration make ...

Nanomaterial science and design have shifted from generating single passive nanoparticles to more complex and adaptive multi-component nanohybrids. These adaptive nanohybrids (ANHs) are designed to simultaneously perform multiple functions, while actively responding to the surrounding environment. ANHs are engineered for use as drug delivery carriers, in tissue-engineered templates and scaffold...