Material Science

Desarrollo de un sistema de monitoreo de radiación solar basado en un espectrómetro de amplio espectro y análisis de resultados preliminares (#13148)

Se diseñó y construyó un prototipo funcional de un sistema de medición de radiaci

Open Source Laser Polymer Welding System: Design and Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Multilayer Welds

The use of lasers to weld polymer sheets provides a means of highly-adaptive and

A novel synthesis of tin oxide thin films by the sol-gel process for optoelectronic applications

A novel and simple chemical method based on sol-gel processing was proposed to de

Peanut shaped ZnO microstructures: controlled synthesis and nucleation growth toward low-cost dye sensitized solar cells.

This paper describes a simple, low-temperature and cost effective chemical precip

Limitations of ultra-thin transparent conducting oxides for integration into plasmonic-enhanced thin-film solar photovoltaic devices

This study investigates ultra-thin transparent conducting oxides (TCO) of indium

In Situ Formation of Substrate Release Mechanisms for Gas Metal Arc Weld Metal 3-D Printing

This study provides an in-depth investigation into low-cost and no-cost substrate

Controlling optical absorption in metamaterial absorbers for plasmonic solar cells

Metals in the plasmonic metamaterial absorbers for photovoltaics constitute undes

Substrate Release Mechanisms for Gas Metal Arc 3-D Aluminum Metal Printing

Limited material options, prohibitively expensive equipment, and high production

Preparation of meta-stable phases of barium titanate by sol-hydrothermal method

Two low-cost chemical methods of sol–gel and the hydrothermal process have been s

The Effects of PLA Color on Material Properties of 3-D Printed Components

As the number of prosumer printers has expanded rapidly, they now make up the maj

Influence of Oxygen Concentration on the Performance of Ultra-Thin RF Magnetron Sputter Deposited Indium Tin Oxide Films as a Top Electrode for Photovoltaic Devices

The opportunity for substantial efficiency enhancements of thin film hydrogenated

A New Method of Preparing Highly Conductive Ultra-Thin Indium Tin Oxide for Plasmonic-Enhanced Thin Film Solar Photovoltaic Devices

A new method of preparing highly conductive ultra-thin indium tin oxide for plasm

The 'Fast' and 'Slow' Light Induced Defects in Diluted and Undiluted Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells and Materials

Studies have been carried out on a-Si:H p-in solar cells and corresponding i-laye

Light Induced Changes in Two Distinct Defect States At and Below Midgap in a-Si:H

The inconsistencies associated with the common simple method of evaluating the qu

Global Value Chains from a 3D Printing Perspective

This paper outlines the evolution of additive manufacturing technology, culminati

Structure-Property Relationships of Common Aluminum Weld Alloys Utilized as Feedstock for GMAW-based 3-D Metal Printing

The relationship between microstructure and properties is not widely assessed in

Feeding Everyone if Industry is Disabled

A number of risks could cause widespread electrical failure, including a series o

Plasmonic enhancement of amorphous silicon solar photovoltaic cells with hexagonal silver arrays made with nanosphere lithography

Nanosphere lithography (NSL) provides an opportunity for a low-cost and scalable

Structural and optical characterization and efficacy of hydrothermal synthesized Cu and Ag doped zinc oxide nanoplate bactericides

This study reports on a novel synthesis of pure zinc oxide and both Cu and Ag dop

Experimental Characterization of Heat Transfer in an Additively Manufactured Polymer Heat Exchanger

In addition to their low cost and weight, polymer heat exchangers offer good anti

Hypoeutectic Aluminum-Silicon Alloy Development for GMAW-Based 3-D Printing Using Wedge Castings

Alloy development can simplify low-cost gas metal arc weld (GMAW)-based 3-D print

Tensile Strength of Commercial Polymer Materials for Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing

3D printing functional parts with known mechanical properties is challenging usin

Power and Energy Potential of Mass-Scale Photovoltaic Noise Barrier Deployment: A Case Study for the U.S.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have the greatest potential to meet the scale of

Technical Solar Photovoltaic Potential of Scaled Parking Lot Canopies: A Case Study of Walmart U.S.A.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology can provide sustainable power for the growing

Inhibition of growth of S. epidermidis by hydrothermally synthesized ZnO nanoplates

The antibacterial effect of zinc oxide (ZnO#1) as prepared and annealed (ZnO#2) a

Factors Effecting Real Time Optical Monitoring of Fused Filament 3-D Printing

This study analyzes a low-cost reliable real-time optimal monitoring platform for

Fabricating ordered 2-D nano-structured arrays using nanosphere lithography

Recent advances in the use of plasmonic metamaterials to improve absorption of li

Micro­Raman Scattering of Nanoscale Silicon in Amorphous and Porous Silicon

Thesize effect of nanoscale silicon in both amorphous and porous silicon was inve

Ambient-dependent Agglomeration and Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Response of Self-Assembled Silver Nano-particles for Plasmonic Photovoltaic Devices

The agglomeration/dewetting process of thin silver films provides a scalable meth

Open-source Parametric 3-D Printed Slot Die System for Thin Film Semiconductor Processing

Slot die coating is growing in popularity because it is a low operational cost an