34 articles in this issue
Michael I. Kopp, Volodymyr V. Yanovsky, Thippeswamy Anusha, Ulavathi S. Mahabaleshwar
In this paper, the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow of a ternary hybrid ferrofluid over a stretching/shrinking porous sheet in the presence of radiation and mass transpiration is studied. The ternary hybrid nanofluid is formed by suspending three types of n... see more
Hirak Jyoti Dehingia, P.N. Deka
This paper presents our theoretical investigations on the structural variations of dust acoustic solitary waves (DASWs) in inhomogeneous unmagnetized plasmas. To study the structural variations of DASWs, we have considered collisionless, hot isothermal, a... see more
Abdelmadjid Maireche
In this work, we obtain solutions of the deformed Schrödinger equation (DSE) with improved internal energy potential at a finite temperature model in a 3-dimensional nonrelativistic noncommutative phase-space (3D-NRNCPS) symmetries framework, using the ge... see more
Chandra Rekha Mahanta, Shayanika Deka, Manash Pratim Das
In recent years, modified theories of gravity have been extensively studied because of the discovery and confirmation of the current phase of accelerated expansion of the universe. The f(R,T) theory of gravity is one such theory, proposed by Harko et al. ... see more
Etido P. Inyang, Fina O. Faithpraise, Joseph Amajama, Eddy S. William, Effiong O. Obisung, Joseph E. Ntibi
The energy eigenvalues with the Extended Cornell potential were obtained by analytically solving the radial Schrödinger equation using the Exact Quantization Rule technique (ECP). It was then used for computing the mass spectra of the heavy mesons like ch... see more
Mohamed Abu-Shady, Etido P. Inyang
The bound state energy eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenfunctions of the generalized Woods-Saxon potential reported in [Phys. Rev. C, 72, 027001 (2005)] is extended to the fractional forms using the generalized fractional derivative and the fra... see more
Maryam K. Hassan, Firas Z. Majeed
Nuclear energy levels; total angular moment, even-even parity, and even odd parities for nucleons that were present outside closed core for the isobars 44Ca nuclei, which occupied low levels fp-LS shell (1f7/2,1f5/2, 2p3/2,2p1/2), within shell model calcu... see more
Abeer A.M. Hussein, Ghaith N. Flaiyh
The study of proton-rich nuclei's form factors, root-mean-square radius (rms), and nuclear density distributions is the focus of this work for nuclei (23Al and 27P), use two body charge density distributions (2BCDD's). With the effects of the strong tenso... see more
Abstract: The distributions of nuclear density, root mean square radii, and elastic electron scattering form factor are calculated for nuclei (9C) (core +2p) and (26F) (core +2n) with the two different nuclear potential parameters for (bc) and (bv), were ... see more
Abstract: Nuclear energy levels in 44Sc isotope, with fp shell model space occupation low levels fp-LS shell within shell model calculations had been investigated. The interactions has been used to calculate the nuclear energy levels which are fpd6, hw, f... see more
Sergii Sayenko, Volodymyr Shkuropatenko, Yevhenii Svitlychnyi, Anna Zykova, Svitlana Karsim, Dmytro Kutnii, Volodymyr Morgunov
The study on the posibility of the use of the optimal glass compositions for vitrification of an imitator of vat residues of liquid radioactive waste from nuclear power plants with VVER-1000 reactors was carried out. The main process parameters such as vi... see more
Wasan Z. Majeed, Rawaa K. Aboud, Nesreen B. Naji, Shatha D. Mohammed
Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) is one of the most advanced recent high compressive strength concrete. This work explored the effects of using glass waste as a fractional replacement for fine aggregate in reactive powder concrete at levels of 0%, 25%, 50%,... see more
Aman Kumar, Anuj Kumar, Kamal Kumar, Rishi Pal Singh, Ritu Singh, Rajesh Kumar
This article uses the FP-LAPW approach within the DFT method, and the quasi-harmonic Debye model to investigate the electronic and thermodynamic properties of intermetallic rare earth materials (such as SmInZn, SmInCd, and SmTlZn). Thermodynamic propertie... see more
Mary T. Ekwu, Eli Danladi, Nicholas N. Tasie, Idoko S. Haruna, Osaretin E. Okoro, Philibus M. Gyuk, Olayinka M. Jimoh, Rita C. Obasi
The presence of toxic lead in perovskite solar cells has hindered its commercial viability. In this present work, a mesoscopic inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells based on RbGeI3 was proposed and implemented using SCAPs simulation tool. The effect ... see more
Oleksii Yu. Lonin, Volodymyr V. Levenets, Oleksandr P. Omelnyk, Andriy O. Shchur
In the course of the research, the effect of competing ions (Na+) on multisorption (Cs+, Sr2+) by composite sorbents based on natural and synthetic zeolites under static conditions was studied. It was found that the maximum concentration of competing ions... see more
Yurii Kazarinov, Ivan Megela, Oksana Pop
The extraordinary radiation resistance of single crystals and ceramics of magnesium-aluminum spinel to neutron irradiation is known, but the mechanisms that provide it are not yet understood. Irradiation of crystals with fast electrons creates defects par... see more
Muhammad Jawad
The enriched thermal mechanisms and progressive of nanomaterial has enthused scientists to give devotion to this area in current days. The versatile and synthesizing utilization of such particles embrace energy production, solar systems, heating and cooli... see more
Moly M. Rose, R. Sheela Christy, T. Asenath Benitta, J. Thampi Thanka Kumaran
This paper demonstrates the synthesis of NixCd1-xS (x=0.8,0.6,0.4,0.2) nanoparticles by microwave-assisted chemical precipitation method. The prepared samples were characterized by XRD, EDAX, SEM, UV-VIS, and PL spectroscopy. The energy-dispersive x-ray a... see more
Egwunyenga N. Josephine, Okunzuwa S. Ikponmwosa, Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya
Research HighlightsSuccessfully synthesized SnS/SnO nanostructured material using successors ionic layer absorption and reaction (SILAR) technique.Granular nanocrystals were visible in the materials, and they were strewn unevenly and randomly throughout t... see more
Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Edwin U. Onoh, Agnes C. Nkele, Bonaventure C. Abor, B.C.N. ?bitte, M. Maaza, Fabian I. Ezema
In this study, we describe the environmentally friendly synthesis of copper oxide (CuO) and its subsequent characterization for use in supercapacitors. Using extracts from dried, finely ground Moringa Oleifera as the reducing/capping agent, we created the... see more
Ahmed Hashim, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Noor Al-Huda Al-Aaraji, Bahaa H. Rabee
More than half of the energy used in total comes in the form of heat energy. An essential environmental protection technique to increase energy efficiency is learning how to employ thermal energy storage (TES) technology to fully use intermittent and unst... see more
Farhan Lafta Rashid, Ahmed Hashim, Noor Al-Huda Al-Aaraji, Aseel Hadi
Today, one of the most significant and widely used engineering fields is heat transfer science. Saving energy and increasing efficiency are crucial given the need for energy management. Numerous sectors, including the cooling of machinery in power plants,... see more
Farhan Lafta Rashid, Ahmed Hashim, M.H. Abbas, Aseel Hadi
Heat is transferred to storage medium during the charging phase of thermal energy storage (TES), and it is then released during the discharging phase. It may be used to industrial operations like metallurgical transformations or solar power facilities. He... see more
Ahmed Hashim, Farhan Lafta Rashid, M.H. Abbas, Bahaa H. Rabee
Polymeric nanocomposites have drawn a lot of interest when it comes to innovative materials because of their enhanced optical, electrical, and magnetic properties. These materials have a high rising modulus, are flame resistant, and may also halt oxidatio... see more
Shaka O. Samuel, M. Lagbegha-ebi Frank, E.P. Ogherohwo, Arthur Ekpekpo, J.T. Zhimwang, Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya
In the research electrochemical deposition technique was use in deposition of undoped SrS and doped SrS with silver were 0.01 mol of thioacetamide (C2H5NS), 0.1 mol of strontium chloride hexahydrate (SrCl2.6H2O), and 0.01 mol of silver nitrate (AgNO3) wer... see more
Salah M.A. Ridha, Zahraa Talib Ghaleb, Abdulhadi Mirdan Ghaleb
A theoretical study on the thymoquinone compound has been performed through two theoretical methods, DFT/B3LYP and HF with 6-31G, 6-31G(d, p) and 6-31++G(d, p) basis sets using Gaussian 09 program. Some theoretical properties, like vibrational and electro... see more
Surbhi, Deeya Shalya, Sarvendra Kumar
Phenolic compounds are used in human diet, commonly present in plants. Foremost polyphenolic compounds found in plants are flavanols, flavonoids, flavonones, iso-flavones, phenolic acids, flavonoids, chalcones, lignans etc. These compounds possess a... see more
Abdul Hakim Sh. Mohammed, Issa Z. Hassan, Hassan A. Kadhem, Rosure Borhanalden Abdulrahman
This work investigates computationally the spectroscopic and thermodynamics properties of the perylene molecule (C20H12) in the gas phase by utilizing a semi-empirical method [Hyper Chem8.0 and WinMopac7.0] programs, via (MNDO-PM3). This method is providi... see more
Rekha Bhati, Dheerendra Singh Yadav, Preeti Varshney, Rajesh Chandra Gupta, Ajay Singh Verma
Herein, we have formulated a simplistic semi-empirical model for Vicker’s hardness of rare earth based pyrochlore compounds. We have considered the structured 97 pyrochlore compounds for Vicker’s hardness calculations. The plasmon energy (h?p) depen... see more
ZnxCu1-xS (x = 0.8, 0.6, 0.4 and 0.2) nanoparticles were synthesized by microwave assisted chemical precipitation method. The as-synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X ray diffraction, SEM and TEM analysis to study the crystal structure, size a... see more
Valeriya Trusova, Uliana Tarabara, Olga Zhytniakivska, Kateryna Vus, Galyna Gorbenko
The aggregation of misfolded proteins into specific ordered aggregates, amyloid fibrils, associated with more than forty human diseases, currently attracts great research attention in biomedical and nanotechnological aspects. These aggregates and their ol... see more
Aya B. Hade, Samar I. Essa
Image quality has been estimated and predicted using the signal to noise ratio (SNR). The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between body mass index (BMI) and SNR measurements in PET imaging using patient studies with liver cancer. ... see more
Shahlaa Majid J., Omar Adnan
A photodetector was prepared by fusing AgO nanoparticles with a TPD polymer and depositing a TPD:AgO mixture on PS substrates using a spin coating technique. The response time of the synthesized (PSi/TPD:AgO) detector (by using a tungsten lamp with a 250 ... see more
Michael O. Awoji, Audu D. Onoja, Mathias I. Echi
Herein, few layer graphene was synthesize using two arc discharge chambers of different volumes to ascertain the influence of chamber size on the quality and yield of graphene. In both arc discharge chambers (A and B), graphite rods were ignited at arc cu... see more