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Peculiar Size Effects in Nanoscaled Systems (2022)
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In this minireview, we intend to shed light on relatively recent examples related to the size and shape effects on materials at the nanoscale and their usage to test a set of quantum mechanics governed phenomena.

Current-induced degradation behaviors of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well UV photodetectors: Role of electrically active defects (2022)
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To examine the critical role of electrically active defects and surface states in InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well (MQW) ultraviolet photodetectors (UV-PDs), the study of degradation mechanisms in such devices is very important. In this work, we have... Read More about Current-induced degradation behaviors of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well UV photodetectors: Role of electrically active defects.

Optical properties of self-assembled InAs quantum dots based P–I–N structures grown on GaAs and Si substrates by Molecular Beam Epitaxy (2022)
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Extensive work on InAs quantum dots grown on GaAs substrates has been reported in the literature. However, research in the use of different substrate materials such as silicon to achieve an ideal and full integration of photonic and electronic system... Read More about Optical properties of self-assembled InAs quantum dots based P–I–N structures grown on GaAs and Si substrates by Molecular Beam Epitaxy.

A novel approach for engineering efficient nanofluids by radiolysis (2022)
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This contribution reports for the first time the possibility of using radiolysis to engineer stable efficient nanofluids which exhibit an enhanced thermal conductivity. The validation was confirmed on Ag-H2O and Ag-C2H6O2 nanofluids fabricated via g-... Read More about A novel approach for engineering efficient nanofluids by radiolysis.

Structural, Optical and Electrical Properties of Self-Assembled InAs Quantum Dots Based p–i–n Devices Grown on GaAs Substrate by Molecular Beam Epitaxy for Telecommunication Applications (2022)
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This work aims to investigate the structural, electrical, and optical properties of InAs quantum dots (QDs) grown by Molecular Beam Epitaxy on GaAs substrates. As-made samples were thoroughly characterized using different techniques, including Atomic... Read More about Structural, Optical and Electrical Properties of Self-Assembled InAs Quantum Dots Based p–i–n Devices Grown on GaAs Substrate by Molecular Beam Epitaxy for Telecommunication Applications.

Schottky contact diameter effect on the electrical properties and interface states of Ti/Au/p-AlGaAs/GaAs/Au/Ni/Au Be-doped p-type MBE Schottky diodes (2022)
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Schottky diodes based on Be-doped p-type AlGaAs were grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and their current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) characteristics measured. The Schottky and Ohmic contacts are Ti/Au and Au/Ni/Au, respectively. T... Read More about Schottky contact diameter effect on the electrical properties and interface states of Ti/Au/p-AlGaAs/GaAs/Au/Ni/Au Be-doped p-type MBE Schottky diodes.

Mercury goes Solid at room temperature at nanoscale and a potential Hg waste storage (2022)
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While room temperature bulk mercury is liquid, it is solid in its nano-configuration (Ønano-Hg ≤ 2.5 nm). Conjugating the nano-scale size effect and the Laplace driven surface excess pressure, Hg nanoparticles of Ønano-Hg ≤ 2.4 nm embedded in a 2-D t... Read More about Mercury goes Solid at room temperature at nanoscale and a potential Hg waste storage.

From Khoi-San indigenous knowledge to bioengineered CeO2 nanocrystals to exceptional UV-blocking green nanocosmetics (2022)
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Single phase CeO2 nanocrystals were bio-synthesized using Hoodia gordonii natural extract as an effective chelating agent. The nanocrystals with an average diameter of 〈Ø〉 ~ 5–26 nm with 4+ electronic valence of Ce displayed a remarkable UV selecti... Read More about From Khoi-San indigenous knowledge to bioengineered CeO2 nanocrystals to exceptional UV-blocking green nanocosmetics.

Analysis of I–V-T characteristics of Be-doped AlGaAs Schottky diodes grown on (100) GaAs substrates by molecular beam epitaxy (2022)
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The temperature effect on the electrical characteristics of Au/Ti on Beryllium-doped Al0.29Ga0.71As Schottky diodes grown on (100) GaAs substrates by molecular beam epitaxy has been investigated for various temperatures ranging from 260 to 400 K. By... Read More about Analysis of I–V-T characteristics of Be-doped AlGaAs Schottky diodes grown on (100) GaAs substrates by molecular beam epitaxy.

On the trapping of neutrons in Fabry–Pérot nano-structures and potential applications for cold neutron lifetime Investigations (2022)
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Correlated to the neutron total reflection phenomenon is the so-called frustrated total reflection, also known as neutron channeling, observed with both thermal and cold neutrons. Within this contribution, such a phenomenon is validated in various ad... Read More about On the trapping of neutrons in Fabry–Pérot nano-structures and potential applications for cold neutron lifetime Investigations.

Effect of bismuth surfactant on the structural, morphological and optical properties of self-assembled InGaAs quantum dots grown by Molecular Beam Epitaxy on GaAs (001) substrates (2022)
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In this work, we have investigated the effect of Bi surfactant on structural, morphological and optical properties of 5 monolayers self-assembled InGaAs quantum dots (QDs) grown on GaAs (001) substrates at various growth temperatures (435, 467 and 49... Read More about Effect of bismuth surfactant on the structural, morphological and optical properties of self-assembled InGaAs quantum dots grown by Molecular Beam Epitaxy on GaAs (001) substrates.