Role of hafnium doping on wetting transition tuning the wettability properties of ZnO and doped thin films: self-cleaning coating for solar application
Herein, we successfully synthesized high-quality Hf-ZnO thin films with various Hf contents
(0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 at.%), which showed both superhydrophilic (6% Hf-ZnO) and …
(0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 at.%), which showed both superhydrophilic (6% Hf-ZnO) and …
Annealing induced morphology of silver nanoparticles on pyramidal silicon surface and their application to surface-enhanced Raman scattering
This paper reports on a simple and cost-effective process of developing a stable surface-
enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate based on silver (Ag) nanoparticles deposited …
enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate based on silver (Ag) nanoparticles deposited …
Role of Oxygen Vacancy on the Hydrophobic Behavior of TiO2 Nanorods on Chemically Etched Si Pyramids
Oxygen vacancy (OV) controlled hydrophobicity of self-assembled TiO2 nanorods (NRs) on
chemically etched Si pyramids is investigated by irradiating with 50 keV Ar+-ions at room …
chemically etched Si pyramids is investigated by irradiating with 50 keV Ar+-ions at room …
Controllable metal nanodots array fabricatied by SDS-assisted nanosphere lithography and its application for nanowires growth
B Bai, D Zhao, Z Li, L Bao, M Tian, B Buren - Applied Physics A, 2024 - Springer
Periodic metal nanodots arrays with controllable size and spacing were prepared by
nanosphere lithography (NSL). The polystyrene nanospheres (PNs) arranged on Si …
nanosphere lithography (NSL). The polystyrene nanospheres (PNs) arranged on Si …
A simple method of growing endotaxial silver nanostructures on silicon for applications in surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)
Endotaxial structures are related to the growth of precipitate phases in the bulk matrix having
a coherent interface with the surrounding. In general, sophisticated physical vapor …
a coherent interface with the surrounding. In general, sophisticated physical vapor …
Nanometer-thick nickel coatings on silicon micropyramids for infrared absorption
Although silicon micropyramids and related microstructures are well known for antireflective
properties, the effects of texture and coatings remain unclear in the infrared range. Here, we …
properties, the effects of texture and coatings remain unclear in the infrared range. Here, we …
Tunable wettability of Si through surface energy engineering by nanopatterning
We synthesize nanoscale ripple patterns on Si surfaces by ion sputtering and show a
systematic variation in the wettability of the surface depending upon its structure and …
systematic variation in the wettability of the surface depending upon its structure and …
Wet chemical etching of silicon for conically textured surfaces
MA Zrir, M Kakhia, N AlKafri - Journal of Materials Science, 2024 - Springer
We disclose a method for the wet chemical etching of silicon (001) surface with a conical
texture. This method involves a single-step etching process without additional surface …
texture. This method involves a single-step etching process without additional surface …
Evolution of ternary AuAgPd nanoparticles by the control of temperature, thickness, and tri-layer
Metallic alloy nanoparticles (NPs) possess great potential to enhance the optical, electronic,
chemical, and magnetic properties for various applications by the control of morphology and …
chemical, and magnetic properties for various applications by the control of morphology and …
Tailoring superhydrophobic ZnO nanorods on Si pyramids with enhanced visible range antireflection property
Simultaneous superhydrophobic and visible range antireflective properties are
demonstrated in hydrothermally grown ZnO nanorods (NRs) on chemically textured Si …
demonstrated in hydrothermally grown ZnO nanorods (NRs) on chemically textured Si …