Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Physics) by Author "Maaza, Malik"
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Physical properties of vanadium dioxide nanoparticles: application as 1-d nanobelts room temperature for hydrogen gas sensing
Simo, Aline (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Transition metal oxides magneli phases present crystallographic shear structure which is of great interest in multiple applications because of their wide range of valence, which is exhibited by the transition metals. The ... -
Spectrally selective AlXOY/Pt/AlXOY solar absorber coatings for high temprature solar-thermal applications
Nuru, Zebib Yenus (University of Western Cape, 2014)The limited supply of fossil hydrocarbon resources and the negative impact of CO2 emission on the global environment dictate the increasing usage of renewable energy sources. Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems are the ... -
Towards stimuli-responsive functional nanocomposites: smart tunable plasmonic nanostructures Au-VO2
Kana, Jean Bosco Kana (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The fascinating optical properties of metallic nanostructures, dominated by collective oscillations of free electrons known as plasmons, open new opportunities for the development of devices fabrication based on noble metal ... -
Vanadium dioxide nanocomposite thin film embedded in zinc oxide matrix as tunable transparent conductive oxide
Sechogela, Thulaganyo P. (University of the Western Cape, 2013)This project is aimed at fabricating a smart material. Zinc oxide and vanadium dioxide have received a great deal of attention in recent years because they are used in various applications. ZnO semiconductor in particular ...