25 research outputs found
Structural and properties of Zn-Al2O3-SiC nano-composite coatings by direct electrolytic process
In this paper, Zn-SiC and Zn-Al2O3-SiC composite
coating were fabricated by electrodeposition technique from
sulfates bath. The resulting composite coating was carried out
by adding Al2O3/SiC particulate to a zinc-containing bath.
The properties of the composite coating were investigated
by SEM equipped with EDS, XRD, and AFM. The electrochemical
behavior of the coating alloy was evaluated in
3.65 % NaCl with linear polarization technique and mechanically
examined by durascan microhardness tester. The morphology
of the thermal treated coatings at 400 °C in 6 h was
viewed with high optical microscope (OPM). The results
show hardness, thermal stability, and anti-corrosion properties
of Zn-Al2O3-SiC were improved significantly as against Zn-
SiC coating matrixes. This was attributed to dispersive
strengthening effect and grain induced effort of Al2O3/SiC
particulate. The decrease in corrosion and thermal stability at
15 g/L of SiC concentration may be as a result of agglomeration
and the superimposed particle in the plating bath
Chemical interaction, interfacial effect and the microstructural characterization of the induced zinc–aluminum–Solanum tuberosum in chloride solution on mild steel
In this study, we report the effect of Solanum tuberosum (ST) as a strong
additive on the morphological interaction, wear, and hardness properties of electroplated
zinc coating in chloride bath solutions. The structural and the mechanical
behavior of the Zn–Al–ST coating were studied and compared with the properties of
Zn coatings. Characterization of the electrodeposited coatings were carried out
using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometer, AFM, and
X-ray diffraction techniques. The adhesion between the coatings and substrate was
examined mechanically using hardness and wear techniques. From the results,
amorphous Zn–Al–ST coatings were effectively obtained by electrodeposition using
direct current. The coating morphology was revealed to be reliant on the bath
composition containing strong leveling additives. From all indications, ST content
contribute to a strong interfacial surface effect leading to crack-free and better
morphology, good hardness properties, and improved wear resistance due to the
precipitation of Zn2Si and Zn7Al2Si3. Hence, addition of ST is beneficial for the
structural strengthening, hardness, and wear resistance properties of such coatings
a Comparative analysis of larvicidal efficacy of Silver and Copper nanoparticles synthesized leaf extract of Ocimum basilicum against Epilachna vigintioctopunctata: Biocontrol of E.vigintioctopunctata
Abstract: The present study was based on assessments of the larvicidal activities to determine the efficacy of synthesized silver and copper nanopartcils using aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum basilicum(OB) against larvae and adult Epilachna vigintioctopunctata. Larvae and adults were exposed to varying concentrations of aqueous extract, Silver and copper nanoparticles synthesized extract of O.basilicum for 24 hrs. AgNPs and CuNPs were synthesized using the leaf extract of O.basilicum and the formaton of nanoparticles was observed within 6h. Synthesis nanoparticles were confirmed by UV-vis spectrophotometer, Particle size analyzer and FTIR. The phytochemicals present in leaf extract were examined by GC-MS study. LC50 and LC90 values were calculated for larvicidal activity of aqueous leaf extract, AgNPs and CuNPs synthesized leaf extract of O.basilicum. Results were compared between larvicidal activity of aqueous extract, AgNPs and CuNPs synthesized leaf extract. CuNPs synthesized leaf extract showed slightly less larvicidal activity than AgNPs synthesized leaf extract.
 
Crystal growth and dielectric, mechanical, electrical and ferroelectric characterization of n-bromo succinimide doped triglycine sulphate crystals
Single crystals of triglycine sulphate (TGS) doped with n-bromo succinimide (NBS) were grown at ambient temperature by the slow evaporation technique. An aqueous solution containing 1-20 mol% of n-bromo succinimide as dopant was used for the growth of NBSTGS crystals. The incorporation of NBS in TGS crystals has been qualitatively confirmed by FTIR spectral data. The effect of the dopant on morphology and crystal properties was investigated. The cell parameters of the doped crystal were determined by the powder X-ray diffraction technique. The dielectric constant of NBS doped TGS crystal was calculated along the ferroelectric direction over the temperature range of 30-60 degrees C. The dielectric constant of NBSTGS crystals decrease with the increase in NBS concentration and considerable shift in the phase transition temperature (T-c) towards the higher temperature observed. Pyroelectric studies on doped TGS were carried out to determine the pyroelectric coefficient. The emergence of internal bias field due to doping was studied by collecting P-E hysteresis data. Temperature dependence of DC conductivity of the doped crystals was studied and gradual increase in the conductivity with the increase of dopant concentration was observed. The activation energy (Delta E) calculated was found to be lower in both the ferroelectric and the paraelectric phases for doped crystals compared to that of pure TGS. The micro-hardness studies were carried out at room temperature on thin plates cut perpendicular to the b-axis. Less doped TGS crystals show higher hardness values compared to pure TGS. Piezoelectric measurements were also carried out on 010 plates of doped TGS crystals at room temperature. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved