Essays about: "zno properties"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words zno properties.

  1. 1. Time to ignition for wood covered with ZnO : A laboratory and theoretical study if ZnO can enhance time to ignition for wood exposed to radiation in the cone calorimeter

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Olina Öhrn; [2023]
    Keywords : ZnO; zinc oxide; cone calorimeter; wood; reaction-to-fire;

    Abstract : In recent years, interest in sustainability and being environmentally friendly has increased. Wood is a durable and renewable building material, which is becoming more common in the constructions industry. In 2002, the government in Sweden adopted a national strategy to promote an increased use of wood in buildings. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of chitosan nanocomposite coatings for visible-light photocatalytic antiviral applications

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

    Author : Michael Neuman; [2023]
    Keywords : Biopolymer; Chitosan; Coating; Nanocomposite; Photocatalytic; Zinc oxide; Antimicrobial; Antiviral; Coronavirus COVID-19 ; Biopolymer; Kitosan; Beläggning; Nanokomposit; Fotokatalytisk; Zinkoxid; Antimikrobiell; Antiviral; Coronavirus COVID-19 ;

    Abstract : During the global pandemic of coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the world was desperately searching for simpler yet more effective solutions to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since no one was prepared for the fast spread of such a contagious virus, there was a shortage of proper protective solutions to stop the spread. READ MORE

  4. 3. Impact of nanoparticle plasmons on photoluminescense and upconversion processes in ZnO

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Solcellsteknik; Uppsala universitet/Fysikalisk kemi

    Author : Axel Gudmundsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Photoluminescence; Upconversion; Plasmons; ZnO;

    Abstract : The increasing prevalence of glass windows in modern buildings has raised the demand for solar control windows that possess climate-appropriate properties. Glass windows made of abundant and low-cost materials which can both decrease the heating energy consumption as well as enhance the light climate indoors would sufficiently meet the goals of economical yet uplifting buildings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of corrosion resistant coatings using natural biopolymer and pollen

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Alessandro Armani; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Corrosion is a mechanism that highly reduces the lifetime of metals in different environments, especially in water or moisture environment. The worldwide maintenance cost due to corrosion is estimated in billions of dollars per year, and actual solutions in terms of coating usually contains toxic or environmentally harmful species. READ MORE

  6. 5. Manipulation of thin metal film growth on weakly-interacting substrates using gaseous surfactants

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nanodesign

    Author : Martin Konpan; [2019]
    Keywords : Surface physics; material science;

    Abstract : Thin films are structures with thicknesses ranging from the atomic scale to the mesoscale that are used to alter the properties of a surface and/or serve as functional layers in devices. Thin metal films deposited from the vapor phase on weakly-interacting substrates, including oxides (TiO2, ZnO, SiO2 etc. READ MORE