Editorial
Introduction to “Shaping the future using thin films and nanotechnology”
Aruna Ivaturi and Oomman Varghese introduce the Materials Advances themed issue on “Shaping the future using thin films and nanotechnology”.
Review Article
Solution-processed colloidal quantum dots for light emission
Quantum dots (QDs) are an emerging class of photoactive materials that exhibit extraordinary optical features. This paper presents a review of colloidal QD synthesis and the reasons behind their use in light emission applications.
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Effects of a polystyrene intermediate layer for improved electrochromic properties of nano porous WO3 electrochromic films
Nanostructured electrochromic materials having long life cycle and high chemical stability are promising for displays, rear view mirrors, and smart window applications.
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NiO-GDC nanowire anodes for SOFCs: novel growth, characterization and cell performance
A novel NiO-GDC anode in nanowires morphology is proposed for small-scale applications of SOFC.
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A study on the effect of phase conversion of tungsten nanostructures on their electrochemical energy storage performance
.Herein, we report the synthesis of tungsten based nanostructures such as WO3, WO3−x (WO2.72 : WS2), and WS2 through a facile single step hydrothermal technique and evaluated their supercapacitor performance for energy storage applications.
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Storing electronic information on semi-metal nanoparticles
Reminiscing about one of the world's older semiconductors using it in emerging electronic memory devices.
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Template-free chemical deposition of highly crystalline ZnO nanorod thin films
Deposition of ZnO nanorod films using a simple solvothermal method with a narrow fluorescence emission due to defects is exemplified. The synthesized ZnO nanorod thin films show excellent potential for UV detection. Their optical properties reflect their semiconducting nature as expected.
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Light induced quasi-Fermi level splitting in molecular semiconductor alloys
Quasi-Fermi-level splitting in molecular semiconductor alloys was studied.
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A highly sensitive SERS substrate based on a mesoporous Ag–TiO2 thin film for the detection of dye molecules
Role of wavelength of excitation lasers for maximum Raman signal enhancement.
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The synergistic effect of acid-etched g-C3N4 nanosheets and polyaniline nanofibers for the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of textile dyes: a study of charge transfer mechanism and intermediate products
Acid-etched graphitic carbon nitride (TGCN) nanosheets decorated with polyaniline (PANI) nanofibers for the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of Methyl Orange (MO) and Congo Red (CR) toxic textile dyes.
About this collection
Guest Edited by Dr. Aruna Ivaturi (University of Strathclyde, UK) and Dr. Oomman Varghese (University of Houston, USA).
A themed collection of articles on featuring contributions from the 1st International Conference on Thin Films and Nanotechnology: Knowledge, Leadership and Commercialisation (ICTN-KLC). Organised by the Thin Film Laboratory and the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), India ICTN-KLC 2019 aimed to motivate and nurture young students to become dedicated scientists, leaders and entrepreneurs for paying back to society via scientific discoveries.