01710nas a2200193   4500008004100000022001400041245004600055210004600101260006100147300001200208490000700220520110700227653000901334653002001343653001901363653003001382100002401412856008001436       2006                        eng d  a0267-083600aCrystallisation in polymer nanocomposites0 aCrystallisation in polymer nanocomposites  aHUDSON RD, LEEDS LS9 7DL, ENGLANDbMANEY PUBLISHINGcJUL  a797-8060 v223 a<p>Polymer nanocomposites are of interest as they exhibit extraordinary properties compared with the base polymer. The second phase dispersed in the polymer matrix can be carbon nanotubes, semi-conducting inorganic nanoparticles or layer silicates such as clay. Crystallisation in these materials is also of great interest. Polymers exhibit structures at various scales (e.g. lamella, unit cell and spherulites) and the presence of a second phase has a profound effect on crystallisation. General trends observed include acceleration/retardation of crystallisation, changes in spherulite morphology and, in a few cases, changes in the crystal structure. All these observations relate to the presence of a micrometre scale second phase. However, when the dimensions of the second phase are close to the chain dimensions, the effects on crystallisation become particularly interesting. An attempt is made in the present review to address the effect of a nanoscale second phase on aspects such as isothermal and non-isothermal crystallisation, spherulite growth, phase transformation and polymorphism.</p>10aclay10acrystallisation10aNanocomposites10apolymer matrix composites1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/crystallisation-polymer-nanocomposites-002156nas a2200193   4500008004100000022001400041245009300055210006900148260009900217300001400316490000700330520139800337653001001735653002501745653001901770100002501789700002401814856012401838       2006                        eng d  a0032-386100aCrystallization and phase transformation kinetics of poly(1-butene)/MWCNT nanocomposites0 aCrystallization and phase transformation kinetics of poly1butene  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLANDbELSEVIER SCI LTDcAUG  a6414-64210 v473 a<p>Poly(1-butene)/MWCNT nanocomposites were prepared by simple melt processing technique. Crystallization, crystal-to-crystal phase transformation and spherulitic morphology were studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and optical microscopy (OM). The non-isothermal crystallization exhibited higher values of Z, derived from Avrami theory and lower values of F(T) obtained from Avrami-Ozawa analysis, while the isothermal crystallization revealed a significant increase in crystallization temperatures and lower crystallization half times compared to pristine PB. The observed changes in the crystallization kinetics were ascribed to the enhanced nucleation of PB in the presence of MWCNT. The nucleating activity calculated from the non-isothermal crystallization data revealed that the MWCNTs provide an active surface for the nucleation of PB. The optical micrographs exhibited significantly smaller crystallites with disordered morphology for the nanocomposites compared to the well defined spherulitic morphology for pristine PB. The rate of phase transformation from kinetically favored tetragonal to thermodynamically stable hexagonal form was noticeably enhanced as evidenced by the reduction in the half time for phase transformation from 58 h to 25 h for PB reinforced with 7% MWCNT. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>10aMWCNT10aPhase transformation10apoly(1-butene)1 aWanjale, Santosh, D.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/crystallization-and-phase-transformation-kinetics-poly1-butenemwcnt-nanocomposites-001688nas a2200205   4500008004100000022001400041245010200055210006900157260008600226300001400312490000700326520092100333653001501254653001001269653001901279653001701298100002501315700002401340856011801364       2006                        eng d  a0022-234800aViscoelastic and dielectric behavior of poly(1-butene)/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites0 aViscoelastic and dielectric behavior of poly1butenemultiwalled c  a325 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 800, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 USAbTAYLOR & FRANCIS INCcNOV  a1053-10640 v453 a<p>Linear viscoelastic properties and dielectric behavior of poly(1-butene)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposites were investigated. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed significant increase in storage modulus in the rubbery regime. The tan delta peak temperature remained constant; however, the peak intensity was lowered for the nanocomposites. In melt rheological studies the nanocomposites showed a shift in crossover frequency to the lower side, suggesting delayed relaxation of the molecular chains in the presence of MWCNT and this shift was found to depend on the content of MWCNT. The dielectric constant increased from 2.2 to 70 for the nanocomposite with 7 wt. % MWCNT. The electrical conductivity increased significantly, from 10(-15) to 10(-3) S/cm. The results of rheology and dielectric studies indicate that a percolation network is formed that is responsible for the observed changes.</p>10aDielectric10aMWCNT10apoly(1-butene)10aviscoelastic1 aWanjale, Santosh, D.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/viscoelastic-and-dielectric-behavior-poly1-butenemultiwalled-carbon-nanotube-002270nas a2200241   4500008004100000022001400041245010000055210006900155260007300224300001200297490000800309520138900317653001901706653001901725653001701744653001601761653002701777100002201804700002501826700002201851700002401873856013101897       2007                        eng d  a0376-738800aAssessing feasibility of polyarylate-clay nanocomposites towards improvement of gas selectivity0 aAssessing feasibility of polyarylateclay nanocomposites towards   aPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSbELSEVIER SCIENCE BVcDEC  a277-2860 v3063 a<p>Polymer-clay nanocomposites are well known to reduce the penetrant permeability by following tortuous path. Effects of such reduction in gas permeability on variation in selectivity of nanocomposites prepared using a high permeability polymer were examined. The polyarylate: poly (tetramethyl bisphenolA-iso/terephthalate) that exhibits high permeability and moderate selectivity was chosen for making nanocomposites with two organically modified clays (Cloisite 6A and 10A) by solution intercalation method. The nanocomposite formation for various clay loadings (3, 5 and 7% w/w) in polyarylate was ascertained by change in physical properties (X-ray diffraction, DMA, TEM). Behavior of solution viscosity and nanocomposite density indicated existence of polymer-clay layer interactions. As anticipated, though the gas permeability of pure gases, viz., He, N-2, CH4 and CO2 exhibited decrease, it was not monotonous. This decrease was more for larger gases (N-2, CH4 and CO2) in comparison to the decrease for smaller gas (He) permeability. This led to a decrease in CO2/N-2 and CO2/CH4 selectivities and increase in He/CO2 selectivity; while He/CH4 selectivity was increased substantially at 7% clay loading. This variation indicated feasibility of nanocomposites formation as a tool for improving selectivity of certain gas pairs. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</p>10aGas permeation10aNanocomposites10apolyarylates10aselectivity10asolution intercalation1 aBhole, Yogesh, S.1 aWanjale, Santosh, D.1 aKharul, Ulhas, K.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/assessing-feasibility-polyarylate-clay-nanocomposites-towards-improvement-gas-selectivity-002067nas a2200241   4500008004100000022001400041245010200055210006900157260006800226300001400294490000800308520117400316653003201490653001301522653001401535653002701549653002401576100002401600700002101624700002401645700002501669856013101694       2007                        eng d  a0021-899500aSwelling and mechanical behavior of modified poly(vinyl alcohol)/laponite nanocomposite membranes0 aSwelling and mechanical behavior of modified polyvinyl alcoholla  a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USAbJOHN WILEY & SONS INCcMAR  a2896-29030 v1033 a<p>Nanocomposite (NC) membranes based on hydrophobically modified PVA and laponite were synthesized with varying laponite content in the feed. The incorporation of laponite in NC membranes was investigated by FTIR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The swelling ratio of membranes was determined as a function of temperature and laponite content. Swelling studies of NC membranes exhibited the decrease in swelling with an increase in laponite content in the NC membranes. The swelling ratio of NC membrane with 20% laponite slightly increased with an increase in temperature. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed the systematic increase in storage modulus with laponite content, which indicates the enhancement of mechanical property upon laponite addition. There was also a decrease in the tan 6 peak values of NC membranes with an increase in laponite content in NCs. The permeabilities through NC membranes as a function of solute size and laponite content were studied and the results showed molecular screening based on size. The permeability of solute reduced due to the presence of well-dispersed laponite in the NC. (c) 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p>10aDynamic mechanical analysis10alaponite10amembranes10ananocomposite hydrogel10apoly(vinyl alcohol)1 aNair, Shubhangi, H.1 aPawar, Kiran, C.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aBadiger, Manohar, V.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/swelling-and-mechanical-behavior-modified-polyvinyl-alcohollaponite-nanocomposite-membranes02090nas a2200217   4500008004100000022001400041245015900055210006900214260006700283300001200350490000700362520121000369653002101579653002401600653002001624653001801644653002801662100002901690700002401719856012901743       2008                        eng d  a0959-810300aCopolyester nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes: reinforcement effect of carbon nanotubes on viscoelastic and dielectric properties of nanocomposites0 aCopolyester nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes reinforceme  a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcJAN  a114-1230 v573 a<p>Nanocomposites based on an amorphous copolyester, poly(ethylene glycol-co-cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol terephthalate) and carbon nanotubes were fabricated using a simple melt processing technique. The reinforcement effect of carbon nanotubes in the copolyester was investigated experimentally using different approaches based on dynamic mechanical analysis, theology and dielectric analysis. The nanocomposites show a mechanical reinforcement effect with significant increase in the stiffness especially in the rubbery regime with increasing nanotube content. An increase in T-g and a decrease in damping are seen, which are derived from the presence of a percolating superstructure of the filler. Rheological experiments show an increase in storage modulus up to four orders of magnitude. Viscolelastic characterization shows that the percolation threshold is at 3 wt% of nanotubes. Dielectric relaxation spectroscopy confirms the presence of this percolating structure. We conclude that the responses of both rheological and electrical properties are different, although both are related to the formation of a percolating network superstructure of the filler. (c) 2007 Society of Chemical Industry.</p>10aCarbon nanotubes10adielectric analysis10ananocomposites.10areinforcement10aviscoelastic properties1 aKalgaonkar, Rajendra, A.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/copolyester-nanocomposites-based-carbon-nanotubes-reinforcement-effect-carbon-nanotubes-001861nas a2200205   4500008004100000022001400041245005700055210005600112260010000168300001200268490000600280520114000286653002801426653002901454653001901483653001901502100002001521700002401541856009001565       2008                        eng d  a1788-618X00aDielectric relaxations in PVDF/BaTiO3 nanocomposites0 aDielectric relaxations in PVDFBaTiO3 nanocomposites  aDEPT POLYMER ENG, MUEGYETEM RKP 3, BUDAPEST, H-1111, HUNGARYbBUDAPEST UNIV TECHNOL & ECONcAPR  a294-3010 v23 a<p>The present work aims at the study of molecular relaxations in PVDF/BaTiO3 nanocomposites using broadband dielectric spectroscopy. The nanocomposites of PVDF with BaTiO3 ( 10-30% by wt%) are prepared using simple melt mixing method. In dielectric permittivity study, two relaxation processes are identified corresponding to the crystalline, glass transition in the PVDF/BaTiO3 nanocomposites. The peaks shift to higher frequencies as the temperature is increased. Electric modulus formalism is used to analyze the dielectric relaxations to overcome the conductivity effects at low frequencies. In M `' spectra two peaks are observed only at high temperature and low frequency whereas a single relaxation peak appears at low temperatures. The single relaxation peak appearing at low temperatures is the alpha(c) relaxation attributed to crystalline chain relaxation in PVDF and the second relaxation peak which appears only at high temperatures and at a frequency lower than alpha(c) relaxation is identified as MWS relaxation. The temperature dependence of alpha(c) relaxation and MWS relaxation follows Arrhenius type behavior.</p>10adielectric spectroscopy10aInterfacial polarization10aMWS relaxation10aNanocomposites1 aChanmal, Chetan1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/dielectric-relaxations-pvdfbatio3-nanocomposites-001930nas a2200205   4500008004100000022001400041245011400055210006900169260006800238300001400306490000700320520114300327653000901470653002601479653001901505653001501524100002901539700002401568856013201592       2008                        eng d  a0887-626600aMolecular dynamics of copolyester/clay nanocomposites as investigated by viscoelastic and dielectric analysis0 aMolecular dynamics of copolyesterclay nanocomposites as investig  a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USAbJOHN WILEY & SONS INCcDEC  a2539-25550 v463 a<p>We have investigated the molecular dynamics of poly(ethylene glycol-co-cycloxeane-1,4-dimethanol terephthalate) (PETG) nanocomposites based on a organically modified layered silicate. Intercalated namocomposites were prepared by melt compounding technique as evidenced from the X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy studies. Two relaxation processes were observed in pure PETG as well as in the nanocomposites. The low-temperature beta-process was assigned to the local motions of C=O polar groups and the alpha-process was due to the glass-rubber transition or the segmental relaxations associated with the polymer chain backbone. Presence of layered silicates accelerated alpha-relaxation dynamics in the nanocomposites accompanied by a depression in T(g) which was attributed to the reduced intermolecular cooperativity between intercalated polymers chains. Additionally, a direct comparison between the viscoelastic and dielectric studies shows excellent agreement between the accelerated alpha dynamics of the nanocomposites. (C) 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 46: 2539-2555, 2008</p>10aclay10aDielectric relaxation10aNanocomposites10apolyesters1 aKalgaonkar, Rajendra, A.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/molecular-dynamics-copolyesterclay-nanocomposites-investigated-viscoelastic-and-dielectric-001494nas a2200157   4500008004100000022001400041245004900055210004300104260008900147300000800236520093600244100002401180700002501204700002401229856008301253       2008                        eng d  a1618-722900aPoly(4-methyl-1-pentene)/MWNT nanocomposites0 aPoly4methyl1penteneMWNT nanocomposites  a1, QUAI LEZAY-MARNESIA, F067000 STRASBOURG, FRANCEbEUROPEAN POLYMER FEDERATIONcJUL  a0793 a<p>Nanocomposites of poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP) with various weight fractions of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNT's) were prepared by melt compounding. The nanocomposites are characterized for structure using scanning electron microscopy. The viscoelastic behavior of the nanocomposites is investigated in solid as well as melt state. The study reveals a significant increase in storage modulus especially in the rubbery regime of the polymer matrix and reduced tan delta. Rheological properties in melt show that the complex viscosity and shear storage modulus are increased as a result of incorporation of MWNT. A systematic decrease in the cross over frequency is noted which is attributed to the increased relaxation time. In dielectric analysis, composition dependent enhanced permittivity and conductivity are observed. The thermal stability of the polymer is found to be significantly improved in presence of MWNT's.</p>1 aPatil, Prashant, A.1 aWanjale, Santosh, D.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/poly4-methyl-1-pentenemwnt-nanocomposites-001617nas a2200205   4500008004100000022001400041245007100055210006900126260010000195300001200295490000600307520087300313653002701186653002001213653001801233653001301251100002101264700002401285856010201309       2008                        eng d  a1788-618X00aPreparation and characterization of electrospun fibers of nylon 110 aPreparation and characterization of electrospun fibers of nylon   aDEPT POLYMER ENG, MUEGYETEM RKP 3, BUDAPEST, H-1111, HUNGARYbBUDAPEST UNIV TECHNOL & ECONcAUG  a540-5450 v23 a<p>Nylon 11 nanofibers mats were successfully prepared by electrospinning process from formic acid solution. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed that nanofibers with uniform diameter were produced when the polymer concentration was 10% w/v, whereas ribbons were formed at a higher concentration. The crystalline structure of the nanofibers mats was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and it was found that the nanofibers mats crystallized in gamma form. The melt crystallized as well as solution casted films however exhibited a form. The thermal properties of these samples were studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and it was observed that electrospun fibers showed higher crystallinity than the melt-crystallized samples. However, the crystallinity of electrospun fibers was lower than the solution-crystallized sample.</p>10abiocompatible polymers10aelectrospinning10aNanomaterials10aNylon 111 aDhanalakshmi, M.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/preparation-and-characterization-electrospun-fibers-nylon-11-001583nas a2200145   4500008004100000022001400041245006100055210006000116260008900176300000800265520102900273100002001302700002401322856009101346       2009                        eng d  a1618-722900aStudy of dielectric behavior in PVDF/clay nanocomposites0 aStudy of dielectric behavior in PVDFclay nanocomposites  a1, QUAI LEZAY-MARNESIA, F067000 STRASBOURG, FRANCEbEUROPEAN POLYMER FEDERATIONcSEP  a1123 a<p>A high dielectric permittivity nanocomposite based on poly( vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and organically modified clay is reported. The present work aims to study the effect of clay on dielectric behavior of PVDF. The dielectric permittivity study shows a remarkable enhancement in the permittivity of nanocomposites in the low frequency region. The obtained permittivity values fits quite well to the prediction of dielectric permittivity from Vo-Shi model, which takes contribution of interface to permittivity into account. This enhanced permittivity in nanocomposites is attributed to the presence of interfacial polarization. The interface effect is further studied with cole-cole plot analysis. The dielectric loss study of pristine PVDF shows two relaxations associated with segmental (glass transition relaxation) and crystalline chain relaxation. However in the PVDF/Clay nanocomposites crystalline relaxation peak disappears which is attributed to the formation of the beta phase in PVDF/clay nanocomposites.</p>1 aChanmal, Chetan1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/study-dielectric-behavior-pvdfclay-nanocomposites-001815nas a2200253   4500008004100000022001400041245013700055210006900192260007300261300001000334490000800344520087200352653001701224653001401241653002401255653001401279653002301293100002701316700002501343700002401368700002101392700002201413856012601435       2010                        eng d  a0921-510700aInfluence of filler size and morphology in controlling the thermal emissivity of aluminium/polymer composites for space applications0 aInfluence of filler size and morphology in controlling the therm  aPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSbELSEVIER SCIENCE BVcAPR  a40-440 v1683 a<p>The paper has addressed the problem of controlling the thermal emissivities from metal/polymer composites prepared by solution method. Aluminium is used as a filler and polystyrene as a polymer-matrix. Aluminium particles, with micrometer and nanometer dimensions having different morphologies, were employed. The values of emissivities were reduced when the coarse grains and flakes of aluminium were used as fillers, whereas, no significant change was observed when nano-aluminium was used in the composite. Dielectric dispersion for the composites was measured and the results are analysed in view of Fresnel relation. The differences in the values of dielectric constants, between the experimentally measured and those which can be predicted theoretically, are thought to arise from the interfacial polarization. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</p>10aCamouflaging10aComposite10adielectric constant10aInfra-red10aThermal emissivity1 aBabrekar, Harshada, A.1 aKulkarni, Naveen, V.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aMathe, Vikas, L.1 aBhoraskar, S., V.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/influence-filler-size-and-morphology-controlling-thermal-emissivity-aluminiumpolymer-002131nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245021700055210006900272260009900341300001400440490000800454520111600462653002701578653002501605653002601630100002101656700002501677700002401702700002001726700002401746856013101770       2010                        eng d  a0960-852400aProduction and characterization of a biodegradable poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHB-co-PHV) copolymer by moderately haloalkalitolerant Halomonas campisalis MCM B-1027 isolated from Lonar Lake, India0 aProduction and characterization of a biodegradable poly hydroxyb  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLANDbELSEVIER SCI LTDcDEC  a9765-97710 v1013 a<p>Several microorganisms produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). They are accumulated intracellularly as energy storage compounds. The PHAs are of interest because of their potential in biomedical applications. Halophilic bacteria and archaea are known to produce polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). This paper describes production of a biodegradable copolymer, PHB-co-PHV by a moderately haloalkalitolerant Halomonas campisalis, isolated from Lonar Lake, India. The production of PHA was in the range of 45-81% on dry cell weight basis when the organism was grown in a production medium containing 1% (w/v) maltose and 0.1% (w/v) yeast extract, at pH ranging from 6 to 9 with an inoculum density of 10(5)-10(7) cells/ml of medium, for incubation period of 15-30 h and at 37 degrees C. The polymer produced by the organism is a hydroxyester with molecular weight of 1.3014 x 10(6). Its melting temperature was 171 degrees C. The (1)H NMR analysis revealed that the polymer was a copolymer of PHB-co-PHV. This could be achieved by providing simple carbon source viz. maltose. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>10aBiodegradable plastics10aHalomonas campisalis10aPolyhydroxyalkanoates1 aKulkarni, S., O.1 aKanekar, Pradnya, P.1 aNilegaonkar, S., S.1 aSarnaik, S., S.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/production-and-characterization-biodegradable-poly-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate-phb-002210nas a2200277   4500008004100000022001400041245018400055210006900239260009900308300001400407490000800421520106400429653002601493653002501519653003901544653003201583653001401615100002501629700002501654700002401679700002401703700002701727700002301754700002701777856012801804       2011                        eng d  a0960-852400aCharacterisation of copolymer, poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHB-co-PHV) produced by halomonas campisalis (MCM B-1027), its biodegradability and potential application0 aCharacterisation of copolymer poly hydroxybutyratecohydroxyvaler  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLANDbELSEVIER SCI LTDcJUN  a6625-66280 v1023 a<p>Characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) film produced by haloalkalitolerant Halomonas campisalis (MCM B-1027) in 14 L SS fermenter revealed it to have composition of monomer units, HB:HV as 96:4 as analysed by (1)H NMR indicating the PHA as a co-polymer of PHB-co-PHV, molecular weight by gel permeation chromatography as 2.08 x 10(6), melting temperature 166.51 degrees C, tensile strength 18.8 MPa; two relaxations namely beta transition corresponding to the glass rubber transition and alpha transition corresponding to crystalline relaxation by Dynamic Mechanical Thermal analysis and only one relaxation corresponding to MWS interfacial polarisation with activation energy of 129 kJ/mol by broadband dielectric spectroscopy. Optical microscopic studies showed typical Maltese-cross pattern of spherulites. The PHA film was found to be biodegradable by standard ASTM method as well as by soil burial method. The leak proof polymer bags prepared from the film could be used as a packaging material. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>10aBiodegradable polymer10aCopolymer PHB-co-PHV10aDielectric relaxation spectroscopy10aDynamic mechanical analysis10aHalomonas1 aKulkarni, Snehal, O.1 aKanekar, Pradnya, P.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aPatil, Prashant, A.1 aNilegaonkar, Smita, S.1 aSarnaik, Seema, S.1 aKshirsagar, Pranav, R.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/characterisation-copolymer-poly-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate-phb-co-phv-produced-002190nas a2200277   4500008004100000022001400041245009100055210006900146260009200215300001200307490000600319520125600325653001601581653001801597653001201615653001301627653001701640100001801657700001801675700001901693700002401712700001801736700002001754700001801774856012001792       2011                        eng d  a1936-661200aControlling stoichiometry in low temperature synthesis of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 nanoparticles0 aControlling stoichiometry in low temperature synthesis of La07Sr  a26650 THE OLD RD, STE 208, VALENCIA, CA 91381-0751 USAbAMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERScFEB  a424-4300 v43 a<p>Nanoparticles of complex oxides (&lt;20 nm) are desirable for several applications in view of the diverse range of physical properties of such oxides. However the simultaneous presence of multiple cation precursors makes the corresponding chemical synthesis non-trivial with possible intermediate evolution of secondary phases. Such phases could react at high temperatures to form the desired stoichiometry, but this process is diffusion limited and can lead to larger particles. In this work we examine the role of three different reaction and growth controlling additives, namely dextran, citric acid and hexamine, on the synthesis of the well known colossal magneto-resistive (CMR) manganite La0.7Sr0.3MnO3. We demonstrate that phase evolutions differ significantly in the three cases, and the physical properties of the products also differ dramatically. Only dextran is shown to yield the desired phase with faceted nanoparticles at as low a temperature as 600 degrees C. A high saturation moment of similar to 47 emu/gm is realized at 10 K with a good square hysteresis loop. In 650 degrees C annealed sample, room temperature magnetization of similar to 15 emu/gm was obtained, which brings the nanoparticles in the applicability domain.</p>10aCitric acid10aComplex Oxide10aDextran10aHexamine10ahydrothermal1 aAzarifar, Ali1 aYadav, P., A.1 aChawla, A., K.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aPatil, S., I.1 aChandra, Ramesh1 aOgale, S., B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/controlling-stoichiometry-low-temperature-synthesis-la07sr03mno3-nanoparticles-002485nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245014500055210006900200260008500269300001200354490000700366520159100373653002101964653001801985653001102003653001902014653001302033100003402046700002402080700002002104856013102124       2011                        eng d  a0032-389600aDevelopment of non-woven nanofibers of egg albumen-poly (vinyl alcohol) blends: influence of solution properties on morphology of nanofibers0 aDevelopment of nonwoven nanofibers of egg albumenpoly vinyl alco  a75 VARICK ST, 9TH FLR, NEW YORK, NY 10013-1917 USAbNATURE PUBLISHING GROUPcJUL  a654-6610 v433 a<p>Egg albumen (EA), a highly functional globular protein with desirable properties, is the least-explored material for biomaterial applications, although it is available in abundance. In our studies, we explored the viability of EA and various blends with biocompatible and non-toxic poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to produce nanofibers for biomedical applications. EA and PVA blends were prepared in various compositions. Electrospinning was used to fabricate non-woven nanofibers. Solution properties, such as viscosity and electrical conductivity, were evaluated for various prepared solutions. Solution viscosity increased with increasing polymer concentration. Solutions with higher contents of EA recorded increased conductivity, which decreased with increasing PVA content. The influence of solution properties on the morphological appearance of as-spun products was studied using scanning electron microscopy. Instead of nanofibers, nanoparticles and microparticles of EA were produced at even higher contents. In contrast, a gradual increase in the addition of PVA content to 8% EA solution resulted in the transformation of particles from large agglomerates to very fine fibers (approximate to 100nm in diameter) because of the influence of polymer content, viscosity and conductivity. The polymer-polymer interactions in the prepared materials have been validated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and gel electrophoresis. Polymer Journal (2011) 43, 654-661; doi:10.1038/pj.2011.34; published online 18 May 2011</p>10aBiocompatibility10abiodegradable10ablends10ananotechnology10aProteins1 aRathna, Gundloori, Venkata Na1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aGaikwad, A., B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/development-non-woven-nanofibers-egg-albumen-poly-vinyl-alcohol-blends-influence-solution-002060nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245015900055210006900214260007300283300001400356490000800370520113800378653002801516653002601544653002601570653002801596653001501624100002001639700002001659700002401679856012701703       2011                        eng d  a0169-433200aEnhanced dielectric permittivity in poly (vinylidene) fluoride/multiwalled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite thin films fabricated by pulsed laser deposition0 aEnhanced dielectric permittivity in poly vinylidene fluoridemult  aPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSbELSEVIER SCIENCE BVcNOV  a1256-12600 v2583 a<p>The fabrication of high quality thin films of poly (vinylidene fluoride) embedded with multiwalled carbon nanotubes using pulsed laser deposition technique is reported. The prepared films were characterized for structural, morphology and dielectric properties. The morphology analysis revealed uniform dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes throughout the polymer matrix. X-ray diffraction results suggested that the poly (vinylidene fluoride) film is in amorphous phase while addition of multiwalled carbon nanotubes showed presence of crystalline peaks in the nanocomposites films. It was interesting to note that the nanocomposite films exhibits significant enhancement of the ferroelectric beta-phase as evidenced by the X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results. The dielectric analysis shows a remarkable enhancement in the dielectric permittivity of nanocomposites with lower loss and conductivity level. The results can be attributed to the formation of minicapacitor network and relatively higher percolation threshold in the nanocomposites. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</p>10aDielectric permittivity10aFerroelectric polymer10aPercolation threshold10apulsed laser deposition10aThin films1 aChanmal, Chetan1 aDeo, Meenal, S.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/enhanced-dielectric-permittivity-poly-vinylidene-fluoridemultiwalled-carbon-nanotubes-001732nas a2200241   4500008004100000022001400041245010800055210006900163260007300232300001400305490000800319520084300327653002801170653002301198653001501221653001501236100002701251700002201278700002401300700001701324700002201341856012701363       2011                        eng d  a0169-433200aLow thermal emissive surface properties of ZnO/polyimide composites prepared by pulsed laser deposition0 aLow thermal emissive surface properties of ZnOpolyimide composit  aPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSbELSEVIER SCIENCE BVcJAN  a1824-18280 v2573 a<p>We report the low thermal-emissive surface properties of composites of ZnO-polyimide. The composites were synthesized by depositing ZnO on polyimide surface by pulsed laser deposition technique. ZnO target was ablated at different incident energy densities and the substrate (polyimide) was held at elevated temperature. This facilitated the c-axis oriented growth of ZnO, which was inferred from the X-ray diffraction analysis. The composites consisted of multilayers having different electrical resistivities. The values of which are also estimated from Hagen-Rubens relation. The reduced infrared emissivities of the composite films, as compared to polyimide, were correlated to the increased carrier concentration and reduced surface resistivity estimated from the Hall measurements. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</p>10apulsed laser deposition10aThermal emissivity10aThin films10aZinc oxide1 aBabrekar, Harshada, A.1 aJejurikar, S., M.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aAdhi, K., P.1 aBhoraskar, S., V.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/low-thermal-emissive-surface-properties-znopolyimide-composites-prepared-pulsed-laser-002218nas a2200253   4500008004100000022001400041245010100055210006900156260008100225300002300306490000700329520130100336100001501637700001601652700001801668700002101686700001901707700002401726700001801750700002301768700001901791700002901810856012501839       2011                        eng d  a0957-448400aMagnetite/CdTe magnetic-fluorescent composite nanosystem for magnetic separation and bio-imaging0 aMagnetiteCdTe magneticfluorescent composite nanosystem for magne  aTEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLANDbIOP PUBLISHING LTDcJUN  aArticle No. 2251010 v223 a<p>A new synthesis protocol is described to obtain a CdTe decorated magnetite bifunctional nanosystem via dodecylamine (DDA) as cross linker. High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and fluorescence microscopy are used to characterize the constitution, size, composition and physical properties of these superparamagnetic-fluorescent nanoparticles. These CdTe decorated magnetite nanoparticles were then functionalized with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antibody to specifically target cells expressing this receptor. The EGFR is a transmembrane glycoprotein and is expressed on tumor cells from different tissue origins including human leukemic cell line Molt-4 cells. The magnetite-CdTe composite nanosystem is shown to perform excellently for specific selection, magnetic separation and fluorescent detection of EGFR positive Molt-4 cells from a mixed population. Flow cytometry and confocal laser scanning microscopy results show that this composite nanosystem has great potential in antibody functionalized magnetic separation and imaging of cells using cell surface receptor antibody.</p>1 aKale, Anup1 aKale, Sonia1 aYadav, Prasad1 aGholap, Haribhau1 aPasricha, Renu1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aLefez, Benoit1 aHannoyer, Beatrice1 aShastry, Padma1 aOgale, Satishchandra, B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/magnetitecdte-magnetic-fluorescent-composite-nanosystem-magnetic-separation-and-bio-001630nas a2200241   4500008004100000022001400041245010900055210006900164260010600233300001400339490000800353520069400361653002401055653002801079653000901107653003401116100002001150700002001170700002001190700002401210700002901234856012501263       2011                        eng d  a0038-109800aStrong electric field modulation of transport in PVDF/MWCNT nanocomposite near the percolation threshold0 aStrong electric field modulation of transport in PVDFMWCNT nanoc  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcNOV  a1612-16150 v1513 a<p>A nanocomposite comprising of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) embedded in ferroelectric Poly(vinylidene fluoride) PVDF polymer matrix is examined for electric field induced transport modulation. The pulsed laser deposition (PLD) grown thin films of the nanocomposite with different MWCNT content were characterized. When used as a channel layer in a field effect transistor configuration, a strong electric field modulation of the transport was realized just below the percolation threshold. We believe that this nanocomposite non-percolating channel concept can provide several opportunities for FET devices for organic electronics. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>10aField effect device10apulsed laser deposition10aPVDF10aScanning tunneling microscopy1 aChanmal, Chetan1 aDeo, Meenal, S.1 aRana, Abhimanyu1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aOgale, Satishchandra, B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/strong-electric-field-modulation-transport-pvdfmwcnt-nanocomposite-near-percolation-001555nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245007200055210006700127260011000194300001400304490000600318520071600324100002001040700002101060700002001081700002401101700002401125700002001149700002401169700002901193856010301222       2011                        eng d  a2040-336400aStrong photo-response in a flip-chip nanowire p-Cu2O/n-ZnO junction0 aStrong photoresponse in a flipchip nanowire pCu2OnZnO junction  aTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLANDbROYAL SOC CHEMISTRYcOCT  a4706-47120 v33 a<p>Cu2O nanoneedles are synthesized on a copper substrate by a simple anodization and reducing ambient annealing protocol. ZnO nanorods are grown on ITO coated glass by a low temperature chemical route. The electronic and photo-response properties of the p-Cu2O/n-ZnO flip-chip heterojunction are then studied and analyzed. We show that the I-V characteristic is rectifying and the junction exhibits a good photoresponse (similar to 120% under 1 V reverse bias) under AM 1.5 (1 Sun) illumination. This nano-heterojunction photo-response is far stronger as compared to that of a pulsed laser deposited thin film p-Cu2O/n-ZnO heterojunction, which can be attributed to higher junction area in the former case.</p>1 aDeo, Meenal, S.1 aMujawar, Sarfraj1 aGame, Onkar, S.1 aYengantiwar, Ashish1 aBanpurkar, Arun, G.1 aKulkarni, Sneha1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aOgale, Satishchandra, B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/strong-photo-response-flip-chip-nanowire-p-cu2on-zno-junction-000924nas a2200253   4500008004100000022001400041245009700055210006900152260007700221300001400298490000600312653002100318653001900339653001300358653002100371653002000392100001800412700002000430700002100450700002400471700002400495700002500519856012600544       2012                        eng d  a1864-563100a3D Hexaporous carbon assembled from single-layer graphene as high performance supercapacitor0 a3D Hexaporous carbon assembled from singlelayer graphene as high  aBOSCHSTRASSE 12, D-69469 WEINHEIM, GERMANYbWILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBHcOCT  a2159-21640 v510aElectrochemistry10aEnergy storage10agraphene10aporous materials10aSupercapacitors1 aYadav, Prasad1 aBanerjee, Abhik1 aUnni, Sreekuttan1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aKurungot, Sreekumar1 aOgale, Satishchandra  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/3d-hexaporous-carbon-assembled-single-layer-graphene-high-performance-supercapacitor-001333nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245004900055210004900104260010600153300001400259490000800273520058400281653002300865653001200888653001400900653001900914100001800933700002100951700002400972700002900996856007801025       2012                        eng d  a0038-109800aCarbon nanoscrolls by pyrolysis of a polymer0 aCarbon nanoscrolls by pyrolysis of a polymer  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcDEC  a2092-20950 v1523 a<p>3D network of carbon nanoscrolls was synthesized starting from pyrolysis of poly(acrylic acid-co-maleic acid) sodium salt. It is a catalyst-free process where pyrolysis of polymer leads to formation of carbon form and sodium carbonate. Upon water soaking of pyrolysis product, the carbon form undergoes self-assembly to form carbon nanoscrolls. The interlayer distance between the walls of carbon nanoscroll was found to be 0.34 nm and the carbon nanoscrolls exhibited a surface area of 188 m(2)/g as measured by the BET method. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>10aCarbon nanoscrolls10aPolymer10aPyrolysis10asupercapacitor1 aYadav, Prasad1 aWarule, Sambhaji1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aOgale, Satishchandra, B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/carbon-nanoscrolls-pyrolysis-polymer-001751nas a2200205   4500008004100000022001400041245006800055210006600123260012100189300001200310490000700322520099900329653001501328653001601343653002001359653002201379100002001401700002401421856010001445       2012                        eng d  a1229-919700aElectrospinning of PHBV/ZnO membranes: structure and properties0 aElectrospinning of PHBVZnO membranes structure and properties  aKOREA SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CTR \#501 635-4 YEOGSAM-DONG, KANGNAM-GU, SEOUL 135-703, SOUTH KOREAbKOREAN FIBER SOCcJUL  a692-6970 v133 a<p>Polyhydroxy butyrate-co-valerate (PHBV) - Zinc oxide (ZnO) nano composite fibers were prepared using electrospinning. The structural and optical properties were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-ER), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence study (PL). The morphology observed with scanning electron microscope (SEM) revealed no significant changes in the nano composite fibers as compared to bare polymer. The low concentration of ZnO nanoparticles resulted in an increase in overall crystallinity of the polymer matrix which was confirmed from FT-IR and XRD results. The photoluminescence (PL) study indicated the quenching of visible emission in the composite fibers. The ratio of UV to visible emission (I-uv/I-vis) intensity was found to be 12.8 times enhanced in the composite fibers compared to bare ZnO nanoparticles. The nanofibrous mats are self supported and hence offer potential applications in optoelectronic devices and the biomedical imaging.</p>10aBiomarkers10aBiopolymers10aelectrospinning10aZnO nanoparticles1 aNaphade, Rounak1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/electrospinning-phbvzno-membranes-structure-and-properties-001469nas a2200181   4500008004100000022001400041245010100055210006900156260011000225300001200335490000600347520072300353100001901076700001801095700002501113700002401138856012501162       2012                        eng d  a2040-336400aEnhanced piezoresponse of electrospun PVDF mats with a touch of nickel chloride hexahydrate salt0 aEnhanced piezoresponse of electrospun PVDF mats with a touch of   aTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLANDbROYAL SOC CHEMISTRYcFEB  a752-7560 v43 a<p>PVDF nanofibers are prepared using electrospinning. The effect of addition of a hydrated salt, nickel chloride hexahydrate (NiCl2 center dot 6H(2)O), on the phase formation is examined. Addition of the hydrated salt (NC) is found to enhance the polar beta phase by about 30%. The peak to peak piezo-voltage generated for PVDF NC is almost 0.762 V, a factor of 3 higher than that for PVDF. The fiber mats exhibit a significantly enhanced dynamic strain sensor response. The voltage generated per unit micro-strain developed during the free vibration test for PVDF was 0.119 mV whereas it was 0.548 mV for PVDF NC, exhibiting a non-linearly enhanced performance vis a vis the increase in the beta phase component.</p>1 aDhakras, Dipti1 aBorkar, Vivek1 aOgale, Satishchandra1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/enhanced-piezoresponse-electrospun-pvdf-mats-touch-nickel-chloride-hexahydrate-salt-001985nas a2200217   4500008004100000022001400041245011800055210006900173260012500242300002300367490000600390520111300396100002001509700002001529700001501549700001801564700002301582700002401605700001801629856012001647       2012                        eng d  a2158-322600aFrom small aromatic molecules to functional nanostructured carbon by pulsed laser-induced photochemical stitching0 aFrom small aromatic molecules to functional nanostructured carbo  aCIRCULATION & FULFILLMENT DIV, 2 HUNTINGTON QUADRANGLE, STE 1 N O 1, MELVILLE, NY 11747-4501 USAbAMER INST PHYSICScJUN  aArticle No. 0221300 v23 a<p>A novel route employing UV laser pulses (KrF Excimer, 248 nm) to cleave small aromatic molecules and stitch the generated free radicals into functional nanostructured forms of carbon is introduced. The process differs distinctly from any strategies wherein the aromatic rings are broken in the primary process. It is demonstrated that this pulsed laser-induced photochemical stitching (PLPS) process when applied to routine laboratory solvents (or toxic chemical wastes when discarded) Chlorobenzene and o-Dichlorobenzene yields Carbon Nanospheres (CNSs) comprising of graphene-like sheets assembled in onion-like configurations. This room temperature process implemented under normal laboratory conditions is versatile and clearly applicable to the whole family of haloaromatic compounds without and with additions of precursors or other nanomaterials. We further bring out its applicability for synthesis of metal-oxide based carbon nanocomposites. Copyright 2012 Author(s). This article is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4721268]</p>1 aGokhale, R., R.1 aThakare, V., P.1 aWarule, S.1 aLefez, Benoit1 aHannoyer, Beatrice1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aOgale, S., B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/small-aromatic-molecules-functional-nanostructured-carbon-pulsed-laser-induced-001592nas a2200253   4500008004100000022001400041245014200055210006900197260011000266300001400376490000600390520058900396100001900985700002401004700002401028700002101052700001801073700002001091700002401111700002301135700002301158700002901181856012801210       2012                        eng d  a2040-336400aLaser synthesized super-hydrophobic conducting carbon with broccoli-type morphology as a counter-electrode for dye sensitized solar cells0 aLaser synthesized superhydrophobic conducting carbon with brocco  aTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLANDbROYAL SOC CHEMISTRYcNOV  a6730-67340 v43 a<p>A laser photochemical process is introduced to realize superhydrophobic conducting carbon coatings with broccoli-type hierarchical morphology for use as a metal-free counter electrode in a dye sensitized solar cell. The process involves pulsed excimer laser irradiation of a thin layer of liquid haloaromatic organic solvent o-dichlorobenzene (DCB). The coating reflects a carbon nanoparticle-self assembled and process-controlled morphology that yields solar to electric power conversion efficiency of 5.1% as opposed to 6.2% obtained with the conventional Pt-based electrode.</p>1 aGokhale, Rohan1 aAgarkar, Shruti, A.1 aDebgupta, Joyashish1 aShinde, Deodatta1 aLefez, Benoit1 aBanerjee, Abhik1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aMore, Mahendra, A.1 aHannoyer, Beatrice1 aOgale, Satishchandra, B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/laser-synthesized-super-hydrophobic-conducting-carbon-broccoli-type-morphology-counter-001511nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245011300055210006900168260011000237300001600347490000700363520060700370100002000977700001900997700002101016700002401037700002101061700001801082700002301100700002901123856012901152       2012                        eng d  a0959-942800aMOF derived porous carbon-Fe3O4 nanocomposite as a high performance, recyclable environmental superadsorbent0 aMOF derived porous carbonFe3O4 nanocomposite as a high performan  aTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLANDbROYAL SOC CHEMISTRYcJUN  a19694-196990 v223 a<p>A high surface area carbon composite with Fe3O4 nanoparticles is synthesized by pyrolysis of an iron containing Metal Organic Framework (MOF). The composite can be prepared by annealing the MOF at different temperatures (500 degrees C and 600 degrees C), each case exhibiting unique properties in terms of the hydrophobic behaviour and surface area, resulting in specific applicability domains. We highlight the exceptional behaviour of this material as a magnetically separable and recyclable superadsorbent for removal and recovery of environmental pollutants (oil/hydrocarbon and dye/phenol).</p>1 aBanerjee, Abhik1 aGokhale, Rohan1 aBhatnagar, Sumit1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aBhardwaj, Monika1 aLefez, Benoit1 aHannoyer, Beatrice1 aOgale, Satishchandra, B.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/mof-derived-porous-carbon-fe3o4-nanocomposite-high-performance-recyclable-environmental-001338nas a2200253   4500008004100000022001400041245011100055210006900166260007300235300001200308490000800320520042000328653001500748653002400763653002000787653002300807100002700830700002400857700002100881700002000902700001300922700002200935856012700957       2012                        eng d  a0168-583X00aSwift heavy ion induced formation of Al/polymer composite layer for low thermal emissivity in the IR range0 aSwift heavy ion induced formation of Alpolymer composite layer f  aPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSbELSEVIER SCIENCE BVcSEP  a135-1400 v2873 a<p>Composites of polymers with aluminium were formed by swift high energy ions of 150 MeV, which are used as low thermal emissivity materials for infrared wavelengths between 8-14 mu m. Emissivity and dielectric constants were studied for these structures. A semi-empirical model has been established to obtain the relation between emissivity and dielectric constant. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</p>10acomposites10adielectric constant10aSwift heavy ion10aThermal emissivity1 aBabrekar, Harshada, A.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aMathe, Vikas, L.1 aAvasthi, D., K.1 aOjha, S.1 aBhoraskar, S., V.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/swift-heavy-ion-induced-formation-alpolymer-composite-layer-low-thermal-emissivity-ir-001715nas a2200217   4500008004100000022001400041245006900055210006600124260006700190300001000257490000800267520097900275653001101254653002601265653002601291653001501317653002301332100001801355700002401373856010001397       2013                        eng d  a0021-899500aSynergistic mechanical response of Nylon 6/Trogamid (R) T blends0 aSynergistic mechanical response of Nylon 6Trogamid R T blends  a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcJUL  a65-720 v1293 a<p>Blends of semicrystalline Nylon 6 with a varying ratios of amorphous Nylon are studied for their morphological, thermal, dielectric, and mechanical behavior. Thermal analysis indicated a compositional dependant decrease in the melting and crystallization temperatures of Nylon 6. The blends exhibited a single compositional dependant glass transition temperature in dynamic mechanical thermal analysis and dielectrical relaxation spectroscopy over entire mixing ratio indicating miscibility between the blend components. The values of flexural modulus and tensile modulus of the blends are found to increase without significant loss in the impact properties. The water absorption of the blends is also lower than the values calculated by rule of mixtures. The observed synergistic behavior of the mechanical properties of the blends is indicative of presence of strong interactions in the blends components. (c) 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013</p>10ablends10adielectric properties10amechanical properties10apolyamides10aThermal properties1 aRidhore, Amol1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/synergistic-mechanical-response-nylon-6trogamid-r-t-blends-001813nas a2200289   4500008004100000022001400041245008800055210006900143260009500212300001000307490000800317520080700325653002001132653002501152653001401177653000901191653003301200100002101233700002801254700002401282700002101306700002001327700002601347700001701373700002001390856011301410       2016                        eng d  a0021-979700aSurface tailored PS/TiO2 composite nanofiber membrane for copper removal from water0 aSurface tailored PSTiO2 composite nanofiber membrane for copper   a525 B ST, STE 1900, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-4495 USAbACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCEcMAY  a31-370 v4693 a<p>Polystyrene (PS)/TiO2 composite nanofiber membranes have been fabricated by electrospinning process for Cu2+ ions removal from water. The surface properties of the polystyrene nanofibers were modulated by introducing TiO2 nanoparticles. The contact angle of the PS nanofiber membrane was found to be decreased with increasing concentration of TiO2, depicted enhanced hydrophilicity. These membranes were highly effective in adsorbing Cu2+ ions from water. The adsorption capacity of these membranes was found to be 522 mg/g, which is significantly higher than the results reported by other researchers. This was attributed to enhanced hydrophilicity of the PS/TiO2 composite nanofiber membranes and effective adsorption property of TiO2 nanoparticles. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.</p>10aelectrospinning10aMetal ion adsorption10aNanofiber10aTiO210aWater treatment/purification1 aWanjale, Santosh1 aBirajdar, Mallinath, S.1 aJog, Jyoti, Prakash1 aNeppalli, Ramesh1 aCausin, Valerio1 aKarger-Kocsis, Jozsef1 aLee, Jonghwi1 aPanzade, Prasad  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/surface-tailored-pstio2-composite-nanofiber-membrane-copper-removal-water