Bulletin of Materials Science

Volume 34, January–December 2011

SUBJECT INDEX

AA5083 Admixtures Low temperature enhanced ductility of friction stir processed SEM investigation of minor constituents of carbide materials 5083 aluminum alloy 1447 prepared from shungite rocks 1267 AA7020 Al–Mg–Zn alloy Adsorbent Precipitation hardening and hydrogen embrittlement of Photocatalytic degradation of reactive black-5 dye using TiO2 aluminum alloy AA7020 311 impregnated ZSM-5 551 A.c. conductivity Adsorption Dielectric relaxation and ionic conductivity studies of Effect of ZnO loading technique on textural characteristic Na2ZnP2O7 915 and methyl blue removal capacity of exfoliated graphite/ZnO Conductivity and dielectric studies on (Na0⋅4Ag0⋅6)2PbP2O7 composites 1569 compound 1069 Adsorption isotherm A3B3O11 Inhibition effects of acetyl coumarines and thiazole Synthesis of new (Bi, La)3MSb2O11 phases (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) derivatives on corrosion of zinc in acidic medium 571 with KSbO3-type structure and their magnetic and photo- AFM catalytic properties 271 Improvement of multicrystalline silicon wafer solar cells by Ab initio calculations post-fabrication wet-chemical etching in phosphoric acid 1689

Structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of Ti2SC 1617 Ag0⋅8Pb10SbTe12 Abrasive waterjet Electrical transport and thermoelectric properties of An investigation on surface roughness of granite machined by AgPb10SbTe12 prepared by high pressure method 1209 abrasive waterjet 985 Aging ABS Gel–sol synthesis and aging effect on highly crystalline Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current anatase nanopowder 1189 (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 Aging treatment Acetal homopolymer Effect of aging treatment on wear properties and electrical Tribological effects of polymer surface modification through conductivity of Cu–Cr–Zr alloy 1465 plastic deformation 1549 Ag-loading SiO2 Acetyl coumarines Preparation of cellulose fibres with antibacterial Ag-loading Inhibition effects of acetyl coumarines and thiazole nano–SiO2 629 derivatives on corrosion of zinc in acidic medium 571 Akermanite Acid solutions Combustion synthesis and photoluminescence study of Electrochemical, surface analytical and quantum chemical silicate biomaterials 1281 studies on Schiff bases of 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5- γ-Al2O3 dimethanol (ATD) in corrosion protection of aluminium in Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanowires through a boehmite precursor 1N HNO3 1245 route 239 Acrylic acid γ -AlOOH Synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone/acrylic Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanowires through a boehmite precursor acid (PCL/AA) hydrogel for controlled drug delivery 1537 route 239 Activated carbon fibres Al/Mg/Al Microwave absorbing properties of activated carbon fibre Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates polymer composites 75 fabricated by hot rolling 805 Activation energy Al2O3 On structural, optical and dielectric properties of zinc Effect of surface roughness on grain growth and sintering of aluminate nanoparticles 251 alumina 799 Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current MgAl2O4-γ-Al2O3 solid solution interaction: mathematical (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 framework and phase separation of α-Al2O3 at high Adhesion temperature 859 Tribological characteristics of self-assembled nanometer film Al–B4C nanocomposite powders deposited on phosphorylated 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane 583 Preparation and investigation of Al–4 wt% B4C nano- Adiabatic temperature change (Tad) composite powders using mechanical milling 1039 Magnetocaloric effect of Gd5Si2Ge2 alloys in low magnetic Al–Cu alloy field 825 Small-angle scattering from GP zones in Al–Cu alloy 1455

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Alkali treatment Antibacterial property Effect of fibre content and alkali treatment on mechanical Preparation of cellulose fibres with antibacterial Ag-loading properties of Roystonea regia-reinforced epoxy partially nano–SiO2 629 biodegradable composites 1575 Apparent coercive field Alkaline earth Effect of temperature on polarization reversal of strontium- Effects of MO (M = Mg, Ca, Ba) on crystallization and doped lead zirconate titanate (PSZT) ceramics 129 flexural strength of semi-transparent lithium disilicate glass– Aryl monomer ceramics 1511 Facile synthesis of hypercrosslinked resins via chloro- Alpha alumina methylation and continuous condensation of simple aryl Densification and dielectric properties of SrO–Al2O3–B2O3 735 ceramic bodies 143 Asymmetric integral function Aluminium Applicability of four parameter formalisms in interpreting Electrochemical, surface analytical and quantum chemical thermodynamic properties of binary systems 401 studies on Schiff bases of 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5- Atom transfer radical polymerization dimethanol (ATD) in corrosion protection of aluminium in Preparation of novel polymer–metal oxide nanocomposites 1N HNO3 1245 with nanophase separated hierarchical structure 1289 Aluminium alloy Atomic force microscopy Poisoning effect of bismuth on modification behaviour of Aqueous colloids of graphene oxide nanosheets by strontium in LM25 alloy 1223 exfoliation of graphite oxide without ultrasonication 25 Aluminium dihydrogen phosphate Influence of polymer additive molecular weight on surface Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 and microstructural characteristics of electrodeposited copper Aluminum alloy 347 On statistical behaviour of stress drops in Portevin–Le Aurivillius Chatelier effect 1113 Phase developments and dielectric responses of barium Amorphous films substituted four-layer CaBi4Ti4O15 Aurivillius 1201 Laser annealing of sputter-deposited a-SiC and a-SiCxNy AZ91 alloy films 1375 Effect of grain boundary misorientation on discontinuous Amorphous materials precipitation in an AZ91 alloy 1471 Calorimetric studies of non-isothermal crystallization in AZO target amorphous CuxTi100–x alloys 1459 Preparation and characterization of solid-state sintered Anatase aluminum-doped zinc oxide with different alumina contents Nanocrystalline TiO2 preparation by microwave route and 477 nature of anatase–rutile phase transition in nano TiO2 1163 AZO thin film Gel–sol synthesis and aging effect on highly crystalline Preparation and characterization of solid-state sintered anatase nanopowder 1189 aluminum-doped zinc oxide with different alumina contents Anechoic chamber 477 Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of reflectivity of nanosized CaTiO3/epoxy resin composites in microwave bands 699 B2O3 Annealing Densification and dielectric properties of SrO–Al2O3–B2O3 Small angles X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer ceramic bodies 143 characterization of annealed Tb/Fe multilayer 71 Bactericidal effect Annealing twins in a multifunctional beta Ti–Nb–Ta–Zr–O Fabrication and performances of MWCNT/TiO2 composites alloy 1435 derived from MWCNTs and titanium(IV) alkoxide precursors Annealing temperature 835 Effect of annealing process of iron powder on magnetic Band structure properties and losses of motor cores 829 Electronic properties and charge density of BexZn1–xTe alloys Anodic aluminium oxide 499 Effect of process parameters on growth rate and diameter of Study of energy bands and magnetic properties of Co2CrSi nano-porous alumina templates 423 Heusler alloy 1219 Anodic polarization Barite Preparation of novel polymer–metal oxide nanocomposites An investigation of X-ray and radio isotope energy with nanophase separated hierarchical structure 1289 absorption of heavyweight concretes containing barite 169 Anodization Barium ferrite Synthesis and characterization of polythiophene-modified Barium ferrite nanoparticles prepared by self-propagating low- TiO2 nanotube arrays 1173 temperature combustion method and its characterization 1319 Antibacterial Barium phosphate/manganate(V) Chitosan–silver oxide nanocomposite film: Preparation and Ba3(P1–xMnxO4)2: Blue/green inorganic materials based on antimicrobial activity 29 tetrahedral Mn(V) 1257 Index 1757

Barrier oxide layer Birefringence Effect of process parameters on growth rate and diameter of Synthesis, growth, optical, mechanical and electrical nano-porous alumina templates 423 properties of L-lysine L-lysinium dichloride nitrate (L- BaTiO3 LLDN) single crystal 469 Effect of temperature and time on of Bismuth tetragonal BaTiO3 19 Poisoning effect of bismuth on modification behaviour of Bauxite strontium in LM25 alloy 1223 Effect of particle size on microstructure and strength of Blue/green chromophore porous spinel ceramics prepared by pore-forming in situ Ba3(P1–xMnxO4)2: Blue/green inorganic materials based on technique 1109 tetrahedral Mn(V) 1257 BDT Blue/green inorganic material

Phase transition and dielectric study in Ba0⋅95Dy0⋅05TiO3 Ba3(P1–xMnxO4)2: Blue/green inorganic materials based on ceramic 927 tetrahedral Mn(V) 1257 Bearing steel Bonding strength Plasma nitriding of AISI 52100 ball bearing steel and effect Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates of heat treatment on nitrided layer 153 fabricated by hot rolling 805 BiFeO3 Bone ash Structural, dielectric and multiferroic properties of Er and La Preparation and characterization of a novel bone graft substituted BiFeO3 ceramics 899 composite containing bone ash and egg shell powder 177 Bi-layer Bone formation Effect of thin Mo2C layer on thermal stability of Si/SiO2/ Tissue-engineered triphasic ceramic coated hydroxyapatite Ti/Cu system 1611 induced bone formation and vascularization at an extra- Bioactive coatings skeletal site in a rat model 1721 Formation of hydroxyapatite coating on titanium at 200°C Bone graft through pulsed laser deposition followed by hydrothermal Preparation and characterization of a novel bone graft treatment 389 composite containing bone ash and egg shell powder 177 Bioactive material In vitro study on biomineralization of biphasic calcium In vitro study on biomineralization of biphasic calcium phosphate biocomposite crosslinked with hydrolysable phosphate biocomposite crosslinked with hydrolysable tannins of Terminalia chebula 589 tannins of Terminalia chebula 589 Boron carbide Bioactivity Preparation of titanium diboride powders from titanium In vitro bioactivity and cytocompatibility of tricalcium alkoxide and boron carbide powder 883 silicate 1151 Boron carbide nanoparticles Bio-diagnosis Preparation and investigation of Al–4 wt% B4C nano- Metal-coated magnetic nanoparticles for surface enhanced composite powders using mechanical milling 1039 Raman scattering studies 207 Breakthrough curve Biomaterials Uptake of permanganate from aqueous environment by Gold nanoparticle-coated biomaterial as SERS micro-probes surfactant modified montmorillonite batch and fixed bed 417 studies 1675 Combustion synthesis and photoluminescence study of Breakthrough time silicate biomaterials 1281 Uptake of permanganate from aqueous environment by Biomineralization surfactant modified montmorillonite batch and fixed bed Polycarboxylate derivative of α-amino acid as growth studies 1675 modifier of sulphide minerals 97 Bulk metallic glass In vitro study on biomineralization of biphasic calcium Formation of ternary Mg–Cu–Dy bulk metallic glasses 1507 phosphate biocomposite crosslinked with hydrolysable Burstein Moss effect tannins of Terminalia chebula 589 Burstein Moss effect in nanocrystalline CaS:Ce 673 Biomorphic materials BZT Preparation of SnO2/C biomorphic materials by biotemplating Dielectric behaviour of Pb-substituted BZT ceramics 1401 from ramie fibres 1157 Effect of Zr on dielectric, ferroelectric and impedance properties of BaTiO3 ceramic 1483 Microbial synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials––A review 191 Calcium borate Biotemplate Synthesis of thorn-like Ca2B2O5⋅H2O by hydrothermal method Preparation of SnO2/C biomorphic materials by biotemplating 1197 from ramie fibres 1157 Calcium sulfate Biphasic calcium phosphate Shape control synthesis of low-dimensional calcium sulfate In vitro study on biomineralization of biphasic calcium 233 phosphate biocomposite crosslinked with hydrolysable Calcium sulphide tannins of Terminalia chebula 589 Burstein Moss effect in nanocrystalline CaS:Ce 673 1758 Index

Calcium titanate Cement matrix Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of reflectivity of Influence of curing conditions on durability of alkali-resistant nanosized CaTiO3/epoxy resin composites in microwave glass fibres in cement matrix 775 bands 699 Ceramic Carbide materials Effect of low level substitution of Sr–Ba on transport and

SEM investigation of minor constituents of carbide materials magnetic behaviour of La0⋅67Ca0⋅33MnO3 121 prepared from shungite rocks 1267 Densification and dielectric properties of SrO–Al2O3–B2O3 Carbon ceramic bodies 143 Synthesis and chemical etching of Te/C nanocables 1185 Ceramic-matrix composites Carbon aerogel Processing–structure–property relations of chemically bonded Microwave-assisted synthesis of high-loading, highly dispersed phosphate ceramic composites 785 Pt/carbon aerogel catalyst for direct methanol fuel cell 577 Ceramics Carbon matrix Dielectric relaxation behaviour of Sr2SbMnO6 ceramics Thermodynamic modeling to analyse composition of carbo- fabricated from nanocrystalline powders prepared by molten naceous coatings of MnO and other oxides of manganese salt synthesis 53 grown by MOCVD 11 Influence of lead oxide addition on LnTiTaO6 (Ln = Ce, Pr Carbon nanotubes and Nd) 125 Visible light photocatalytic properties of novel molybdenum Combustion synthesis and characterization of Ba2NdSbO6 treated carbon nanotube/titania composites 543 nanocrystals 661 Synthesis of nano-carbon (nanotubes, nanofibres, graphene) Chalcogenide glasses materials 607 Photoconductivity and high-field effects in amorphous Transparent conducting film: Effect of mechanical stretching Se83Te15Zn2 thin film 1351 to optical and electrical properties of carbon nanotube mat Characterization 615 Computation of X-ray powder diffractograms of cement Transparent conducting film: Effect of vacuum filtration of components and its application to phase analysis and carbon nanotube suspended in oleum 623 hydration performance of OPC cement 1137 Carbon substrate Charge density Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) surfactant on carbon-doped Electronic properties and charge density of BexZn1–xTe alloys MoO3 nanocomposite materials and its photocatalytic activity 499 535 Charge order Carbonaceous deposit Effect of cobalt substitution on magnetic and transport

Kaliophilite from fly ash: synthesis, characterization and properties of Nd0⋅5Sr0⋅5Mn1–xCoxO3 (x = 0⋅1, 0⋅3 and 0⋅5) 279 stability 1671 Chemical bath deposition Carbonate Structural and optical properties of zinc sulphide–polyvinyl Infrared spectra, Raman laser, XRD, DSC/TGA and SEM alcohol (ZnS–PVA) nanocomposite thin films: effect of Zn investigations on preparations of selenium metal (Sb2O3, source concentration 1285 Ga2O3, SnO and HgO) oxides and lead carbonate with pure Chemical bonded ceramics grade using acetamide precursors 873 Processing–structure–property relations of chemically bonded Carbothermal-reduction phosphate ceramic composites 785 Preparation of SnO2/C biomorphic materials by biotemplating Chemical etching from ramie fibres 1157 Synthesis and chemical etching of Te/C nanocables 1185 Catalyst support Kaliophilite from fly ash: synthesis, characterization and Dielectric relaxation behaviour of Sr2SbMnO6 ceramics stability 1671 fabricated from nanocrystalline powders prepared by molten Cathode catalyst salt synthesis 53 Pt–Au/C cathode with enhanced oxygen-reduction activity in Biomimetic synthesis and characterization of semiconducting PEFCs 337 hybrid organic–inorganic composite materials based on CaTiO3 polyaniline–polyethylene glycol–CdS system 1017 Electrical and microstructural properties of CaTiO3-doped Synthesis, structure and low temperature study of electric K1/2Na1/2NbO3-lead free ceramics 1213 transport and magnetic properties of GdSr2MnCrO7 1089 Caulis sinomenii Chemical synthesis and characterization of hydrous tin oxide Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) microspheres containing total (SnO2:H2O) thin films 1179 of Caulis sinomenii 1715 Blue-shifted photoluminescence of Alq3 dispersed in PMMA CdCO3 1649 Unusual route for preparation of manganese(II), cobalt(II), Chemical vapour deposition processes zinc(II) and cadmium(II) carbonate compounds: synthesis Structural and electrical properties of Ta2O3 thin films and spectroscopic characterizations 853 prepared by photo-induced CVD 443 Cellulose fibres Chitosan Preparation of cellulose fibres with antibacterial Ag-loading Chitosan–silver oxide nanocomposite film: Preparation and nano–SiO2 629 antimicrobial activity 29 Index 1759

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride Compressibility Evaluation of starch based cryogels as potential biomaterials Preparation and investigation of Al–4 wt% B4C nano- for controlled release of antibiotic drugs 1739 composite powders using mechanical milling 1039 CNTs–polymer composite Concrete Synthesis of nano-carbon (nanotubes, nanofibres, graphene) An investigation of X-ray and radio isotope energy materials 607 absorption of heavyweight concretes containing barite 169 Coatings Conducting polymers

Influence of polymer additive molecular weight on surface and Dielectric behaviour of nano-crystalline spinel Ni0⋅2Ca0⋅8Fe2O4 microstructural characteristics of electrodeposited copper 347 and their nano-composite with polypyrrole 1305 Structural characteristics of titanium coating on copper Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of substrates 483 polyaniline/γ-Fe2O3 composites 1557 Cobalt Conductive films Preparation of an efficient humidity indicating silica gel from Preparation and characterization of LaNiO3 films grown by rice husk ash 1683 metal–organic deposition 1379 Cobaltates Conductivity Effect of cobalt substitution on magnetic and transport pro- Influence of dielectric constant of polymerization medium on

perties of Nd0⋅5Sr0⋅5Mn1–xCoxO3 (x = 0⋅1, 0⋅3 and 0⋅5) 279 processability and gas sensing properties of CoCO3⋅4H2O polyaniline 261 Unusual route for preparation of manganese(II), cobalt(II), Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of zinc(II) and cadmium(II) carbonate compounds: synthesis polyaniline/γ-Fe2O3 composites 1557 and spectroscopic characterizations 853 Copper-ethanolamine wood preservatives β-Co(OH)2 Performance of waterborne acrylic surface coatings on wood Fabrication of hierarchical β-Co(OH)2 microspheres via impregnated with Cu-ethanolamine preservatives 113 hydrothermal process 973 Coprecipitation Coefficient of friction Study of dependence of magnetic properties on seeding

Effect of oil and oil with graphite on tribological properties temperature in fine particles of Cu0⋅25Co0⋅25Zn0⋅5Fe2O4 1095 of glass filled PTFE polymer composites 1003 Influence of preparation method on structural and magnetic Tribological effects of polymer surface modification through properties of nickel ferrite nanoparticles 1345 plastic deformation 1549 Coprecipitation method Coercivity Magnetic and microwave-absorbing properties of SrAl4Fe8O19 Influence of temperature on structural and magnetic powders synthesized by coprecipitation and citric-combustion

properties of Co0⋅5Mn0⋅5Fe2O4 ferrites 1415 methods 463 Coir fibre Coprecipitation technique Effect of glass hybridization and staking sequence on Enhancement of MgAl2O4 spinel formation from mechanical behaviour of interply coir–glass hybrid laminate coprecipitated precursor by powder processing 865 293 Core-shell nanostructure Column studies Metal-coated magnetic nanoparticles for surface enhanced Uptake of permanganate from aqueous environment by Raman scattering studies 207 surfactant modified montmorillonite batch and fixed bed Corrosion studies 1675 Electrolytic deposition and corrosion resistance of Zn–Ni Combustion synthesis coatings obtained from sulphate–chloride bath 997 Microwave absorbing properties of activated carbon fibre Corrosion inhibition polymer composites 75 Inhibition effects of acetyl coumarines and thiazole deri- Effect of ion beam irradiation on metal particle doped vatives on corrosion of zinc in acidic medium 571 polymer composite 81 Corrosion resistance Colossal magnetodielectric effect caused by magnetoelectric Surface morphology and corrosion resistance of electro- effect under low magnetic field 283 deposited composite coatings containing polyethylene or Synthesis and degradation properties of β-TCP/BG porous polythiophene in Ni–Mo base 993 composite materials 357 Corrosion resistant Zn–Co alloy coatings deposited using 2+ 3+ Combustion synthesis of Eu and Dy activated Sr3(VO4)2 saw-tooth current pulse 1699 phosphor for LEDs 557 Cotton effects Combustion synthesis and structural characterization of Li–Ti Helical H-type aggregation of trimeric p-phenylene vinylene mixed nanoferrites 1027 with chiral ester groups 1049 Combustion synthesis and photoluminescence study of Coupling coefficient silicate biomaterials 1281 Effect of temperature on polarization reversal of strontium- Composites doped lead zirconate titanate (PSZT) ceramics 129 Effect of size of fly ash particle on enhancement of mullite Cr content and glass formation 1663 Heat treatment and effects of Cr and Ni in low alloy steel Composition modulated multilayer alloy 1439 Corrosion resistant Zn–Co alloy coatings deposited using Creep rupture saw-tooth current pulse 1699 Life prediction of Ni-base superalloy 305 1760 Index

Crosslinking agent Cyclic voltammetry In vitro study on biomineralization of biphasic calcium Pitting corrosion protection of low nickel stainless steel by phosphate biocomposite crosslinked with hydrolysable electropolymerized conducting polymer coating in 0⋅5M tannins of Terminalia chebula 589 NaCl solution 563 Cryogels Cycling synthesis Evaluation of starch based cryogels as potential biomaterials Method for increasing β-SiC yield on solid state reaction of for controlled release of antibiotic drugs 1739 coal fly ash and activated carbon powder 1013 Crystal growth Cyclohexanol Shape control synthesis of low-dimensional calcium sulfate Catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and 233 cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide over Pt/oxide Growth of strontium oxalate crystals in agar–agar gel 377 catalysts 1127 Synthesis, growth, optical, mechanical and electrical pro- Cyclohexanone perties of L-lysine L-lysinium dichloride nitrate (L-LLDN) Catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and single crystal 469 cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide over Pt/oxide Energy transfer and thermal studies of Pr3+ doped cerium catalysts 1127 oxalate crystals 955 Cytocompatibility Crystal structure In vitro bioactivity and cytocompatibility of tricalcium Synthesis of new (Bi, La)3MSb2O11 phases (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) silicate 1151 with KSbO3-type structure and their magnetic and photo- catalytic properties 271 Computation of X-ray powder diffractograms of cement D.C. conductivity components and its application to phase analysis and D.C. conductivity and spectroscopic studies of polyaniline hydration performance of OPC cement 1137 doped with binary dopant ZrOCl2/AgI 1237 Crystal transformation Damping materials Nonionic emulsion-mediated synthesis of zeolite beta 755 Temperature dependent damping studies of Ni–Mn–Ga Crystalline nanomaterials polymer composites 739 Effect of aging on copper nanoparticles synthesized by Decomposition pulsed laser ablation in water: structural and optical Effect of ZnO loading technique on textural characteristic characterizations 1363 and methyl blue removal capacity of exfoliated graphite/ZnO Crystalline phase composites 1569 Crystallization and microstructures of Y–Si–Al–O–N glass– Deep-level defect ceramics containing main crystal phase Y3Al5O12 767 DLTS study of annihilation of oxidation induced deep-level Crystallite size defects in Ni/SiO2/n-Si MOS structures 1627 Influence of temperature on structural and magnetic Defect states

properties of Co0⋅5Mn0⋅5Fe2O4 ferrites 1415 Photoconductivity and high-field effects in amorphous CsH2PO4 Se83Te15Zn2 thin film 1351 Effect of surfactants in synthesis of CsH2PO4 as protonic Defects conductive membrane 759 Post irradiated microstructural characterization of Zr–1Nb CSL alloy by X-ray diffraction technique and positron annihilation Annealing twins in a multifunctional beta Ti–Nb–Ta–Zr–O spectroscopy 507 alloy 1435 Degradation rate CTAB Synthesis and degradation properties of β-TCP/BG porous Flower-like CuO synthesized by CTAB-assisted composite materials 357 hydrothermal method 967 Delayed failure Cu@Cu2O nanoparticles Precipitation hardening and hydrogen embrittlement of Effect of aging on copper nanoparticles synthesized by aluminum alloy AA7020 311 pulsed laser ablation in water: structural and optical Diameter polydispersity index characterizations 1363 Synthesis, surface characterization and optical properties of Cu–Cr–Zr 3-thiopropionic acid capped ZnS:Cu nanocrystals 1077 Effect of aging treatment on wear properties and electrical Dielectric conductivity of Cu–Cr–Zr alloy 1465 Phase transition and dielectric study in Ba0⋅95Dy0⋅05TiO3 Cu-doped ZnO ceramic 927 Room-temperature ferromagnetic properties of Cu-doped Effect of Zr on dielectric, ferroelectric and impedance ZnO rod arrays 1083 properties of BaTiO3 ceramic 1483 CuO Dielectric constant Flower-like CuO synthesized by CTAB-assisted Effect of temperature on polarization reversal of strontium- hydrothermal method 967 doped lead zirconate titanate (PSZT) ceramics 129 Curing conditions Influence of dielectric constant of polymerization medium on Influence of curing conditions on durability of alkali-resistant processability and ammonia gas sensing properties of glass fibres in cement matrix 775 polyaniline 261 Index 1761

Dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Bi0⋅5(Na0⋅82K0⋅18)0⋅5 Diffusion TiO3–LiSbO3 lead-free piezoelectric ceramics 933 Nitrates–melt synthesized LiNi0⋅8Co0⋅2O2 and its performance AC impedance and dielectric spectroscopic studies of Mg2+ ion as cathode in Li-ion cells 1693 conducting PVA–PEG blended polymer electrolytes 1063 Diffusion barrier

Dielectric behaviour of nano-crystalline spinel Ni0⋅2Ca0⋅8Fe2O4 Effect of thin Mo2C layer on thermal stability of Si/SiO2/ and their nano-composite with polypyrrole 1305 Ti/Cu system 1611 Dielectric materials Dipole–dipole interaction Structural and electrical properties of Ta2O3 thin films Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current prepared by photo-induced CVD 443 (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 Synthesis, growth, optical, mechanical and electrical pro- Direct methanol fuel cell perties of L-lysine L-lysinium dichloride nitrate (L-LLDN) Microwave-assisted synthesis of high-loading, highly dispersed single crystal 469 Pt/carbon aerogel catalyst for direct methanol fuel cell 577 Dielectric permittivity Dislocations On structural, optical and dielectric properties of zinc Hardness of metallic crystals 943 aluminate nanoparticles 251 DLTS Dielectric properties DLTS study of annihilation of oxidation induced deep-level Dielectric relaxation behaviour of Sr2SbMnO6 ceramics defects in Ni/SiO2/n-Si MOS structures 1627 fabricated from nanocrystalline powders prepared by molten DOS salt synthesis 53 Study of energy bands and magnetic properties of Co2CrSi Effect of ion beam irradiation on metal particle doped Heusler alloy 1219 polymer composite 81 Dosimeter Densification and dielectric properties of SrO–Al2O3–B2O3 Effect of gamma radiation on electrical and optical properties ceramic bodies 143 of (TeO2)0⋅9(In2O3)0⋅1 thin films 61 Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Double perovskite (Zn1–xMgx)2SiO4 ceramics 921 Dielectric relaxation in double perovskite oxide, Ho2CdTiO6 Low-firing Li2ZnTi3O8 microwave dielectric ceramics with 455 BaCu(B2O5) additive 1233 Double-stage firing process Dielectric and impedance spectroscopic studies of Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 (Sr1–xPbx)TiO2 glass ceramics with addition of Nb2O5 1393 Drug delivery Dielectric relaxation Evaluation of starch based cryogels as potential biomaterials Dielectric response of PLZT ceramics x/57/43 across for controlled release of antibiotic drugs 1739 ferroelectric–paraelectric phase transition 133 Drug release Dielectric relaxation in double perovskite oxide, Ho2CdTiO6 Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) microspheres containing total 455 alkaloids of Caulis sinomenii 1715 Dielectric resonators DSC Influence of lead oxide addition on LnTiTaO6 (Ln = Ce, Pr Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene and Nd) 125 fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 Dielectric response Role of clay as catalyst in Friedel–Craft alkylation 1273 Structural, dielectric and electrical properties of Ductility CaBa4SmTi3Nb7O30 ferroelectric ceramic 907 Low temperature enhanced ductility of friction stir processed Dielectric spectroscopy 5083 aluminum alloy 1447 Corrosion resistant Zn–Co alloy coatings deposited using Duplex aging saw-tooth current pulse 1699 Precipitation hardening and hydrogen embrittlement of Dielectrics aluminum alloy AA7020 311 Influence of lead oxide addition on LnTiTaO6 (Ln = Ce, Pr Durability and Nd) 125 Influence of curing conditions on durability of alkali-resistant Differential scanning calorimetry glass fibres in cement matrix 775 Biomimetic synthesis and characterization of semiconducting Dynamic characteristics hybrid organic–inorganic composite materials based on Dynamic characteristics of multi-walled carbon nanotubes polyaniline–polyethylene glycol–CdS system 1017 under a transverse magnetic field 45 Morphology, thermal, electrical and electrochemical stability Dynamic mechanical analysis of nano aluminium-oxide-filled polyvinyl alcohol composite Temperature dependent damping studies of Ni–Mn–Ga gel electrolyte 1297 polymer composites 739 Calorimetric studies of non-isothermal crystallization in Dynamometer amorphous CuxTi100–x alloys 1459 Drilling analysis of coir–fibre-reinforced polyester Diffuse phase transitions composites 1563 Dielectric response of PLZT ceramics x/57/43 across ferroelectric–paraelectric phase transition 133 EBSD Effect of Zr on dielectric, ferroelectric and impedance Annealing twins in a multifunctional beta Ti–Nb–Ta–Zr–O properties of BaTiO3 ceramic 1483 alloy 1435 1762 Index

Effect of grain boundary misorientation on discontinuous Electrocatalytic activity precipitation in an AZ91 alloy 1471 Microwave-assisted synthesis of high-loading, highly dispersed EDS Pt/carbon aerogel catalyst for direct methanol fuel cell 577 Synthesis and investigation of optical properties of ZnS Electrochemical characterization

nanostructures 287 Nitrates–melt synthesized LiNi0⋅8Co0⋅2O2 and its performance Efficiency of power dissipation as cathode in Li-ion cells 1693 Processing maps for Fe–24Ni–11Cr–3Ti–1Mo superalloy Electrodeposition 525 Electrolytic deposition and corrosion resistance of Zn–Ni Egg shell powder coatings obtained from sulphate–chloride bath 997 Preparation and characterization of a novel bone graft Electromagnetic interference composite containing bone ash and egg shell powder 177 Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of reflectivity of EIS nanosized CaTiO3/epoxy resin composites in microwave Pitting corrosion protection of low nickel stainless steel by bands 699 electropolymerized conducting polymer coating in 0⋅5M Electron accelerator NaCl solution 563 Possibilities of production of nanopowders with high power Electrochemical, surface analytical and quantum chemical ELV electron accelerator 677 studies on Schiff bases of 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5- Electron beam lithography dimethanol (ATD) in corrosion protection of aluminium in Photonic crystal waveguides by direct writing of e-beam on 1N HNO3 1245 self-assembled photonic crystals 383 Elastic constants Electron density Determination of elastic modulus in nickel alloy from Hardness of metallic crystals 943 ultrasonic measurements 323 Electron microscopy Elastic properties Effect of temperature and time on solvothermal synthesis of Structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of Ti2SC tetragonal BaTiO3 19 1617 Structural characteristics of titanium coating on copper Electrical conductivity substrates 483 Effect of aging treatment on wear properties and electrical Effect of surface roughness on grain growth and sintering of conductivity of Cu–Cr–Zr alloy 1465 alumina 799 Electrical modulus Fabrication of hierarchical β-Co(OH)2 microspheres via Dielectric relaxation and ionic conductivity studies of hydrothermal process 973 Na2ZnP2O7 915 Synthesis, surface characterization and optical properties of Electrical properties 3-thiopropionic acid capped ZnS:Cu nanocrystals 1077 Colossal magnetodielectric effect caused by magnetoelectric Electronic transport effect under low magnetic field 283 Effect of low level substitution of Sr–Ba on transport and 3+ Electrical properties and scaling behaviour of Sm doped magnetic behaviour of La0⋅67Ca0⋅33MnO3 121 CaF2-bismuth borate glasses 491 Electrospinning Transparent conducting film: Effect of mechanical stretching Preparation of ultrafine poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) to optical and electrical properties of carbon nanotube mat fibres via electrospinning 531 615 Electrostatic spray deposition 2+ Structural, dielectric and electrical properties of Cost-effective electrostatic-sprayed SrAl2O4:Eu phosphor CaBa4SmTi3Nb7O30 ferroelectric ceramic 907 coatings by using salted sol–gel derived solution 1059 Biomimetic synthesis and characterization of semiconducting Empirical equations hybrid organic–inorganic composite materials based on P-wave velocity test for assessment of geotechnical pro- polyaniline–polyethylene glycol–CdS system 1017 perties of some rock materials 947 Synthesis, structure and low temperature study of electric Empirical pseudopotential method transport and magnetic properties of GdSr2MnCrO7 1089 Electronic properties and charge density of BexZn1–xTe alloys Chemical synthesis and characterization of hydrous tin oxide 499 (SnO2:H2O) thin films 1179 Emulsion Electrical and microstructural properties of CaTiO3-doped Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanopowders by sol–gel K1/2Na1/2NbO3-lead free ceramics 1213 emulsion technique 1749 Effect of Mn doping on electrical properties and accelerated Emulsion polymerization ageing behaviours of ternary ZVM varistors 1385 Preparation of semi-IPN (BA–VAc–VAE) by emulsion Electrical resistance polymerization and its properties investigation 1531 Structure and electric transport properties of LnSr2FeTiO7 Emulsion synthesis (Ln = La, Nd and Gd) 149 Emulsion-based synthesis of NaA zeolite nanocrystals and its Electrocatalyst integration towards NaA membranes 651 Microwave-assisted synthesis of high-loading, highly Energetic binder dispersed Pt/carbon aerogel catalyst for direct methanol fuel Functionalization of terminal carbon atoms of hydroxyl termi- cell 577 nated polybutadiene by polyazido nitrogen rich molecules 745 Index 1763

Environmental applications Ferroelectrics Using speciation diagrams to improve synthesis of magnetic Structural, dielectric and electrical properties of nanosorbents for environmental applications 1357 CaBa4SmTi3Nb7O30 ferroelectric ceramic 907 EPIR Dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Bi0⋅5(Na0⋅82K0⋅18)0⋅5 Interface-dependent resistance switching in Nd0⋅7Sr0⋅3MnO3 TiO3–LiSbO3 lead-free piezoelectric ceramics 933 793 Ferrofluids Epoxy resin Ferrofluid thin films as optical gaussmeters proposed for field Effect of fibre content and alkali treatment on mechanical and magnetic moment sensing 245 properties of Roystonea regia-reinforced epoxy partially Film biodegradable composites 1575 Chitosan–silver oxide nanocomposite film: Preparation and Epoxy resin composites antimicrobial activity 29 Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of reflectivity of FINEMET nanosized CaTiO3/epoxy resin composites in microwave High performance of low cost soft magnetic materials 1407 bands 699 Flexural strength Equivalent circuit Effects of MO (M = Mg, Ca, Ba) on crystallization and Dielectric relaxation and ionic conductivity studies of flexural strength of semi-transparent lithium disilicate glass– Na2ZnP2O7 915 ceramics 1511 Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate Flower Synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone/acrylic Flower-like CuO synthesized by CTAB-assisted hydro- acid (PCL/AA) hydrogel for controlled drug delivery 1537 thermal method 967 Evaporation Fluorophore Possibilities of production of nanopowders with high power Synthesis and characterization of fluorophore attached silver ELV electron accelerator 677 nanoparticles 639 Exciton coupling effect Fluoropolymers Helical H-type aggregation of trimeric p-phenylene vinylene Transient charging and discharging current study in pure PVF with chiral ester groups 1049 and PVF/PVDF fluoro polyblends for application in micro- Exfoliated composite electronics 105 Preparation of intercalated polyaniline/clay nanocomposite Fly ash and its exfoliation exhibiting dendritic structure 635 Effect of size of fly ash particle on enhancement of mullite Exfoliated graphite/ZnO content and glass formation 1663 Effect of ZnO loading technique on textural characteristic Kaliophilite from fly ash: synthesis, characterization and and methyl blue removal capacity of exfoliated graphite/ZnO stability 1671 composites 1569 Food packaging Exfoliation Chitosan–silver oxide nanocomposite film: Preparation and Role of clay as catalyst in Friedel–Craft alkylation 1273 antimicrobial activity 29 Forsterite (Mg2SiO4) α-Fe2O3 Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of acicular α- (Zn1–xMgx)2SiO4 ceramics 921 Fe2O3 nanoparticles 1313 Four-parameter formalism γ-Fe2O3 Applicability of four parameter formalisms in interpreting Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of thermodynamic properties of binary systems 401 polyaniline/γ-Fe2O3 composites 1557 FP–LAPW Feedstock Study of energy bands and magnetic properties of Co2CrSi Spray-drying of alumina powder for APS: effect of slurry Heusler alloy 1219 properties and drying conditions upon particle size and Freeze granulation morphology of feedstock 1653 Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 Fermi edge singularity Freeze-thaw Fermi-edge singularity in photoluminescence spectra of Evaluation of starch based cryogels as potential biomaterials modulation-doped AlGaAs/InGaAs/GaAs quantum wells 1645 for controlled release of antibiotic drugs 1739 Ferrites Friction Ferrofluid thin films as optical gaussmeters proposed for field Tribological characteristics of self-assembled nanometer film and magnetic moment sensing 245 deposited on phosphorylated 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane Influence of temperature on structural and magnetic 583

properties of Co0⋅5Mn0⋅5Fe2O4 ferrites 1415 Friction stir processing Ferroelectric Low temperature enhanced ductility of friction stir processed

Phase transition and dielectric study in Ba0⋅95Dy0⋅05TiO3 5083 aluminum alloy 1447 ceramic 927 Friction welding Ferroelectricity Determination of optimum welding parameters in connecting Structural, dielectric and multiferroic properties of Er and La high alloyed X53CrMnNiN219 and X45CrSi93 steels by substituted BiFeO3 ceramics 899 friction welding 815 1764 Index

Friedel–Craft alkylation Glasses Role of clay as catalyst in Friedel–Craft alkylation 1273 Effect of CdS nanoparticles on photoluminescence spectra of FTIR Tb3+ in sol–gel-derived silica glasses 227 Growth of strontium oxalate crystals in agar–agar gel 377 Glass-forming ability Preparation of ultrafine poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) Formation of ternary Mg–Cu–Dy bulk metallic glasses 1507 fibres via electrospinning 531 GP zones Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene Small-angle scattering from GP zones in Al–Cu alloy 1455 fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 Grain growth Chemical synthesis and characterization of hydrous tin oxide Effect of surface roughness on grain growth and sintering of (SnO2:H2O) thin films 1179 alumina 799 D.C. conductivity and spectroscopic studies of polyaniline Grain size doped with binary dopant ZrOCl2/AgI 1237 An investigation on surface roughness of granite machined by Effect of complexing salt on conductivity of PVC/PEO abrasive waterjet 985 polymer blend electrolytes 1525 Granite Functionalization of polymers An investigation on surface roughness of granite machined by Functionalization of terminal carbon atoms of hydroxyl abrasive waterjet 985 terminated polybutadiene by polyazido nitrogen rich Graphene molecules 745 Synthesis of nano-carbon (nanotubes, nanofibres, graphene) materials 607 Ga2O3 nanostructures Graphene oxide Synthesis of one-dimensional N-doped Ga2O3 nanostructures: Aqueous colloids of graphene oxide nanosheets by different morphologies and different mechanisms 1331 exfoliation of graphite oxide without ultrasonication 25 Gas pressure Graphite additive Effect of heat treatment temperature on microstructure and Effect of oil and oil with graphite on tribological properties electrochemical properties of hollow carbon spheres prepared of glass filled PTFE polymer composites 1003 in high-pressure argon 1707 Graphite oxide Gas sensing Aqueous colloids of graphene oxide nanosheets by Influence of dielectric constant of polymerization medium on exfoliation of graphite oxide without ultrasonication 25 processability and ammonia gas sensing properties of Graphitic nanofibres polyaniline 261 Synthesis of nano-carbon (nanotubes, nanofibres, graphene) Gas shielded arc welding materials 607 Characterization on strength and toughness of welded joint Growth mechanism for Q550 steel 161 Synthesis of one-dimensional N-doped Ga2O3 nanostructures: GBCD different morphologies and different mechanisms 1331 Effect of grain boundary misorientation on discontinuous Synthesis and in situ mechanism of nuclei growth of layered precipitation in an AZ91 alloy 1471 double hydroxides 1599 (Gd1–xErx)5Si2Ge2 compounds GSAS Influence of 1523 K annealing on phase and magnetic Structure refinement of polycrystalline orthorhombic yttrium properties in (Gd1–xErx)5Si2Ge2 compounds 1103 substituted calcium titanate: Ca1–xYxTiO3+δ (x = 0⋅1–0⋅3) 89 Gelatin Preparation and characterization of a novel bone graft H2O2 treatment composite containing bone ash and egg shell powder 177 Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance of a Gel–sol novel zeolite ITQ-2-like by treating MCM-22 precursor with Gel–sol synthesis and aging effect on highly crystalline H2O2 1605 anatase nanopowder 1189 H2S gas sensor Glass Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing performance of 3+ Electrical properties and scaling behaviour of Sm doped SnO2 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis 1 CaF2-bismuth borate glasses 491 H3PO4 etch Glass fibre Improvement of multicrystalline silicon wafer solar cells by Effect of glass hybridization and staking sequence on mecha- post-fabrication wet-chemical etching in phosphoric acid 1689 nical behaviour of interply coir–glass hybrid laminate 293 Halloysite clay Influence of curing conditions on durability of alkali-resistant Mechanical and tribological studies of polymer hybrid glass fibres in cement matrix 775 nanocomposites with nano reinforcements 705 Effect of oil and oil with graphite on tribological properties Hardness of glass filled PTFE polymer composites 1003 Hardness of metallic crystals 943 Glass–ceramics Hardness testing Crystallization and microstructures of Y–Si–Al–O–N glass– Multiple strengthening mechanisms in nanoparticle- ceramics containing main crystal phase Y3Al5O12 767 reinforced copper matrix composites 217 Effects of MO (M = Mg, Ca, Ba) on crystallization and Heat treatment flexural strength of semi-transparent lithium disilicate glass– Crystallization and microstructures of Y–Si–Al–O–N glass– ceramics 1511 ceramics containing main crystal phase Y3Al5O12 767 Index 1765

Magnetocaloric effect of Gd5Si2Ge2 alloys in low magnetic Hybrid laminate field 825 Effect of glass hybridization and staking sequence on mecha- Effect of thermomechanical processing on evolution of nical behaviour of interply coir–glass hybrid laminate 293 various phases in Ti–Nb alloys 1421 Hydration Effect of heat treatment temperature on microstructure and Hydration behaviour of synthetic saponite at variable relative electrochemical properties of hollow carbon spheres prepared humidity 1263 in high-pressure argon 1707 Hydrogels Heavyweight concrete Synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone/acrylic An investigation of X-ray and radio isotope energy acid (PCL/AA) hydrogel for controlled drug delivery 1537 absorption of heavyweight concretes containing barite 169 Hydrogen bonding Heterostructure Functionalization of terminal carbon atoms of hydroxyl Synthesis and chemical etching of Te/C nanocables 1185 terminated polybutadiene by polyazido nitrogen rich mole- Hierarchical cules 745 Fabrication of hierarchical β-Co(OH)2 microspheres via Hydrogen embrittlement hydrothermal process 973 Precipitation hardening and hydrogen embrittlement of High pressure aluminum alloy AA7020 311 Electrical transport and thermoelectric properties of Hydrothermal method AgPb10SbTe12 prepared by high pressure method 1209 Flower-like CuO synthesized by CTAB-assisted hydro- High temperature oxidation thermal method 967 High temperature oxidation of Ti–48Al–8Cr–2Ag alloy with Room-temperature ferromagnetic properties of Cu-doped sputtered coating at 1000º C in air 811 ZnO rod arrays 1083 High-resolution X-ray diffraction Hydrothermal route Synthesis, growth, optical, mechanical and electrical pro- Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanowires through a boehmite precursor perties of L-lysine L-lysinium dichloride nitrate (L-LLDN) route 239 single crystal 469 Hydrothermal stability Hollow carbon spheres Synthesis and characterization of super-microporous material Effect of heat treatment temperature on microstructure and with enhanced hydrothermal stability 979 electrochemical properties of hollow carbon spheres prepared in high-pressure argon 1707 Hydrothermal synthesis of NaEuF4 spindle-like nanocrystals Holmium cadmium titanate 1371 Dielectric relaxation in double perovskite oxide, Ho2CdTiO6 Hydrothermal technique 455 Emulsion-based synthesis of NaA zeolite nanocrystals and its Hopping integration towards NaA membranes 651

Dielectric behaviour of nano-crystalline spinel Ni0⋅2Ca0⋅8Fe2O4 Hydrothermal treatment and their nano-composite with polypyrrole 1305 Formation of hydroxyapatite coating on titanium at 200°C Hopping mechanism through pulsed laser deposition followed by hydrothermal Dielectric relaxation and ionic conductivity studies of treatment 389 Na2ZnP2O7 915 Hydrous tin oxide Hot deformation Chemical synthesis and characterization of hydrous tin oxide Processing maps for Fe–24Ni–11Cr–3Ti–1Mo superalloy 525 (SnO2:H2O) thin films 1179 Hot pressing Hydroxyapatite Fabrication and characterization of Ti3SiC2–SiC nanocomposite Formation of hydroxyapatite coating on titanium at 200°C by in situ reaction synthesis of TiC/Si/Al powders 1309 through pulsed laser deposition followed by hydrothermal

Hot pressing effect on (Bi0⋅25Sb0⋅75)2Te3 mechanical and treatment 389 thermoelectric properties 1591 In vitro bioactivity and cytocompatibility of tricalcium Hot rolling silicate 1151 Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates Tissue-engineered triphasic ceramic coated hydroxyapatite fabricated by hot rolling 805 induced bone formation and vascularization at an H-type aggregation extraskeletal site in a rat model 1721 Helical H-type aggregation of trimeric p-phenylene vinylene Influence of preparation method on hydroxyapatite porous with chiral ester groups 1049 scaffolds 1733 Humidity Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanopowders by sol–gel Preparation of an efficient humidity indicating silica gel from emulsion technique 1749 rice husk ash 1683 Hypercrosslinked resins Humidity sensitivity Facile synthesis of hypercrosslinked resins via chloro- Synthesis of Mn-doped CeO2 nanorods and their application methylation and continuous condensation of simple aryl as humidity sensors 1033 molecules 735 Humidity sensors Hysteresis Morphological and humidity sensing characteristics of SnO2– Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene CuO, SnO2–Fe2O3 and SnO2–SbO2 nanocooxides 689 fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 1766 Index

Combustion synthesis and structural characterization of Li–Ti Ionic conductivity mixed nanoferrites 1027 AC impedance and dielectric spectroscopic studies of Mg2+ ion conducting PVA–PEG blended polymer electrolytes 1063 IGZO Morphology, thermal, electrical and electrochemical stability An investigation in InGaO3(ZnO)m pellets as cause of of nano aluminium-oxide-filled polyvinyl alcohol composite variability in thin film transistor characteristics 447 gel electrolyte 1297 Illite IR spectroscopy Preparation of intercalated polyaniline/clay nanocomposite IR and Raman spectroscopic studies of sol–gel derived and its exfoliation exhibiting dendritic structure 635 alkaline-earth silicate glasses 299 Impact strength Pitting corrosion protection of low nickel stainless steel by Mechanical and tribological studies of polymer hybrid electropolymerized conducting polymer coating in 0⋅5M nanocomposites with nano reinforcements 705 NaCl solution 563 Impedance Iron reducing bacteria Inhibition effects of acetyl coumarines and thiazole Microbial synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials—A review derivatives on corrosion of zinc in acidic medium 571 191 Impedance spectroscopy Irradiation Dielectric relaxation in double perovskite oxide, Ho2CdTiO6 Changes in microstructural parameters of NB4D2 silk fibres 455 due to electron irradiation: X-ray line profile analysis 1583

Conductivity and dielectric studies on (Na0⋅4Ag0⋅6)2PbP2O7 ITQ-2 compound 1069 Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance of a Dielectric and impedance spectroscopic studies of (Sr1–xPbx) novel zeolite ITQ-2-like by treating MCM-22 precursor with TiO2 glass ceramics with addition of Nb2O5 1393 H2O2 1605 Impregnation method ITQ-2-like Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) surfactant on carbon-doped Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance of a MoO3 nanocomposite materials and its photocatalytic activity novel zeolite ITQ-2-like by treating MCM-22 precursor with 535 H2O2 1605 In vivo studies Synthesis and characterization of fluorophore attached silver Kaliophilite nanoparticles 639 Kaliophilite from fly ash: synthesis, characterization and Indium oxide stability 1671 Effect of gamma radiation on electrical and optical properties Kinetics

of (TeO2)0⋅9(In2O3)0⋅1 thin films 61 Effect of grain boundary misorientation on discontinuous Infrared spectra precipitation in an AZ91 alloy 1471 Unusual route for preparation of manganese(II), cobalt(II), KSbO3 zinc(II) and cadmium(II) carbonate compounds: synthesis Synthesis of new (Bi, La)3MSb2O11 phases (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) and spectroscopic characterizations 853 with KSbO3-type structure and their magnetic and photo- Infrared spectra, Raman laser, XRD, DSC/TGA and SEM catalytic properties 271 investigations on preparations of selenium metal (Sb2O3, Ga2O3, SnO and HgO) oxides and lead carbonate with pure Laminated composite grade using acetamide precursors 873 Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates Infrared spectroscopy fabricated by hot rolling 805 Combustion synthesis and characterization of Ba2NdSbO6 Langmuir equation nanocrystals 661 Estimation of vapour pressure and partial pressure of subliming Intercalation compounds compounds by low-pressure thermogravimetry 1633 Nitrates–melt synthesized LiNi0⋅8Co0⋅2O2 and its performance LaNiO3 as cathode in Li-ion cells 1693 Preparation and characterization of LaNiO3 films grown by Interfaces metal–organic deposition 1379 Structural characteristics of titanium coating on copper Laser ablation in aqueous medium substrates 483 Effect of aging on copper nanoparticles synthesized by

Interface-dependent resistance switching in Nd0⋅7Sr0⋅3MnO3 pulsed laser ablation in water: structural and optical 793 characterizations 1363 Interfacial polarization Laser annealing On structural, optical and dielectric properties of zinc Laser annealing of sputter-deposited a-SiC and a-SiCxNy aluminate nanoparticles 251 films 1375 Ion beam irradiation Laser transmission Effect of ion beam irradiation on metal particle doped Ferrofluid thin films as optical gaussmeters proposed for field polymer composite 81 and magnetic moment sensing 245 Ion implantation Lattice dynamics Synthesis of copper nanoparticles in polycarbonate by ion Lattice dynamical investigations on Zn diffusion in zinc implantation 645 oxide 371 Index 1767

LDA+U Low alloy steel Study of energy bands and magnetic properties of Co2CrSi Heat treatment and effects of Cr and Ni in low alloy steel Heusler alloy 1219 1439 LDHs Low temperature electron microscopy Synthesis and in situ mechanism of nuclei growth of layered Thermal stability of gold–PS nanocomposites thin films 595 double hydroxides 1599 Low-molecular-weight chiral polycarboxylate Leaching Polycarboxylate derivative of α-amino acid as growth Performance of waterborne acrylic surface coatings on wood modifier of sulphide minerals 97 impregnated with Cu-ethanolamine preservatives 113 Low-pressure thermogravimetry Lead-free ceramics Estimation of vapour pressure and partial pressure of sub- Electrical and microstructural properties of CaTiO3-doped liming compounds by low-pressure thermogravimetry 1633 K1/2Na1/2NbO3-lead free ceramics 1213 LPG sensor Lead-free piezoelectric ceramics Solid-state titania-based gas sensor for liquefied petroleum

Dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Bi0⋅5(Na0⋅82K0⋅18)0⋅5 gas detection at room temperature 1639 TiO3–LiSbO3 lead-free piezoelectric ceramics 933 LTCC Effect of substitution of titanium by magnesium and niobium Low-firing Li2ZnTi3O8 microwave dielectric ceramics with on structure and piezoelectric properties in (Bi1/2Na1/2)TiO3 BaCu(B2O5) additive 1233 ceramics 1491 Luminescence LED Thermoluminescence properties of γ-irradiated Bi doped BaS 2+ 3+ Combustion synthesis of Eu and Dy activated Sr3(VO4)2 nanostructures 683 phosphor for LEDs 557 Hydrothermal synthesis of NaEuF4 spindle-like nanocrystals Legendre polynomial 1371 Applicability of four parameter formalisms in interpreting Blue-shifted photoluminescence of Alq3 dispersed in PMMA thermodynamic properties of binary systems 401 1649 Life prediction Life prediction of Ni-base superalloy 305 Ligand field tuning of colour Ba3(P1–xMnxO4)2: Blue/green inorganic materials based on Macroporous tetrahedral Mn(V) 1257 Evaluation of starch based cryogels as potential biomaterials Light scattering for controlled release of antibiotic drugs 1739 Helical H-type aggregation of trimeric p-phenylene vinylene Magnesite with chiral ester groups 1049 Effect of particle size on microstructure and strength of Li-ion conduction porous spinel ceramics prepared by pore-forming in situ Effect of complexing salt on conductivity of PVC/PEO technique 1109 polymer blend electrolytes 1525 Magnetic entropy change Limit strains Influence of 1523 K annealing on phase and magnetic Numerical simulation for determination of limit strains of a properties in (Gd1–xErx)5Si2Ge2 compounds 1103 cold rolled and solution treated Nimonic C-263 alloy sheet 515 Magnetic entropy change (ΔSM) Line broadening Magnetocaloric effect of Gd5Si2Ge2 alloys in low magnetic Temperature dependent grain-size and microstrain of CdO field 825 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis method 601 Magnetic loss Lithium batteries Effect of annealing process of iron powder on magnetic

Nitrates–melt synthesized LiNi0⋅8Co0⋅2O2 and its performance properties and losses of motor cores 829 as cathode in Li-ion cells 1693 Magnetic measurements Lithium disilicate Effect of low level substitution of Sr–Ba on transport and

Effects of MO (M = Mg, Ca, Ba) on crystallization and magnetic behaviour of La0⋅67Ca0⋅33MnO3 121 flexural strength of semi-transparent lithium disilicate glass– Magnetic moments ceramics 1511 Study of energy bands and magnetic properties of Co2CrSi Lithium ion battery Heusler alloy 1219 Effect of heat treatment temperature on microstructure and Magnetic nanoparticles electrochemical properties of hollow carbon spheres prepared Metal-coated magnetic nanoparticles for surface enhanced in high-pressure argon 1707 Raman scattering studies 207 Li–Ti mixed ferrites Magnetic nanosorbents Combustion synthesis and structural characterization of Li–Ti Using speciation diagrams to improve synthesis of magnetic mixed nanoferrites 1027 nanosorbents for environmental applications 1357 Longitudinal Magnetic properties Hot pressing effect on (Bi0⋅25Sb0⋅75)2Te3 mechanical and Effect of cobalt substitution on magnetic and transport pro- thermoelectric properties 1591 perties of Nd0⋅5Sr0⋅5Mn1–xCoxO3 (x = 0⋅1, 0⋅3 and 0⋅5) 279 Low alloy high strength steel Magnetic and microwave-absorbing properties of SrAl4Fe8O19 Characterization on strength and toughness of welded joint powders synthesized by coprecipitation and citric-combustion for Q550 steel 161 methods 463 1768 Index

Effect of annealing process of iron powder on magnetic Mechanical properties properties and losses of motor cores 829 Characterization on strength and toughness of welded joint Room-temperature ferromagnetic properties of Cu-doped for Q550 steel 161 ZnO rod arrays 1083 Effect of glass hybridization and staking sequence on mecha- Synthesis, structure and low temperature study of electric nical behaviour of interply coir–glass hybrid laminate 293 transport and magnetic properties of GdSr2MnCrO7 1089 Processing–structure–property relations of chemically bonded Study of dependence of magnetic properties on seeding phosphate ceramic composites 785

temperature in fine particles of Cu0⋅25Co0⋅25Zn0⋅5Fe2O4 1095 Effect of fibre content and alkali treatment on mechanical Barium ferrite nanoparticles prepared by self-propagating properties of Roystonea regia-reinforced epoxy partially low-temperature combustion method and its characterization biodegradable composites 1575 1319 Mesoporous Synthesis and characterization of zinc ferrite nanoparticles Synthesis and characterization of super-microporous material obtained by self-propagating low-temperature combustion with enhanced hydrothermal stability 979 method 1325 Metal Rapid heating effects on grain-size, texture and magnetic Influence of polymer additive molecular weight on surface and properties of 3% Si non-oriented electrical steel 1477 microstructural characteristics of electrodeposited copper 347 Magnetic stirring Metal insulator transition Aqueous colloids of graphene oxide nanosheets by Ce-doped LCMO CMR manganites: a consequence of exfoliation of graphite oxide without ultrasonication 25 enhanced Tc and TIM 1501 Magnetic transition Metallic crystals Influence of 1523 K annealing on phase and magnetic pro- Hardness of metallic crystals 943 perties in (Gd1–xErx)5Si2Ge2 compounds 1103 Metal–matrix composites Magnetism Multiple strengthening mechanisms in nanoparticle- Small angles X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer reinforced copper matrix composites 217 characterization of annealed Tb/Fe multilayer 71 Metalorganic chemical vapour deposition Synthesis of new (Bi, La)3MSb2O11 phases (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) Estimation of vapour pressure and partial pressure of sub- with KSbO3-type structure and their magnetic and liming compounds by low-pressure thermogravimetry 1633 photocatalytic properties 271 Metal–organic deposition Structural, dielectric and multiferroic properties of Er and La Preparation and characterization of LaNiO3 films grown by substituted BiFeO3 ceramics 899 metal–organic deposition 1379 Magnetodielectric effect Metalorganic synthesis Colossal magnetodielectric effect caused by magnetoelectric Nanocrystalline TiO2 preparation by microwave route and effect under low magnetic field 283 nature of anatase–rutile phase transition in nano TiO2 1163 Magnetoelectric effect Methane aromatization Colossal magnetodielectric effect caused by magnetoelectric Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance of a effect under low magnetic field 283 novel zeolite ITQ-2-like by treating MCM-22 precursor with Magneto-optics H2O2 1605 Ferrofluid thin films as optical gaussmeters proposed for field Methyl blue and magnetic moment sensing 245 Effect of ZnO loading technique on textural characteristic Magnetotactic bacteria and methyl blue removal capacity of exfoliated graphite/ZnO Microbial synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials—A review composites 1569 191 Mg(NO3)2 Manganese oxide AC impedance and dielectric spectroscopic studies of Mg2+ ion Thermodynamic modeling to analyse composition of carbo- conducting PVA–PEG blended polymer electrolytes 1063 naceous coatings of MnO and other oxides of manganese MgAl2O4 spinel grown by MOCVD 11 Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 Manganites MgAl2O4-γ-Al2O3 solid solution interaction: mathematical Effect of cobalt substitution on magnetic and transport pro- framework and phase separation of α-Al2O3 at high perties of Nd0⋅5Sr0⋅5Mn1–xCoxO3 (x = 0⋅1, 0⋅3 and 0⋅5) 279 temperature 859 Interface-dependent resistance switching in Nd0⋅7Sr0⋅3MnO3 Enhancement of MgAl2O4 spinel formation from co- 793 precipitated precursor by powder processing 865 MCM-22 Mg–Cu–Dy Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance of a Formation of ternary Mg–Cu–Dy bulk metallic glasses 1507 novel zeolite ITQ-2-like by treating MCM-22 precursor with Microbes H2O2 1605 Microbial synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials—A review 191 MCM-41 Microhardness Synthesis and characterization of super-microporous material Plasma nitriding of AISI 52100 ball bearing steel and effect with enhanced hydrothermal stability 979 of heat treatment on nitrided layer 153 Mechanical milling Micro-probes Preparation and investigation of Al–4 wt% B4C nano- Gold nanoparticle-coated biomaterial as SERS micro-probes composite powders using mechanical milling 1039 417 Index 1769

Microsphere Microwave ceramics Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) microspheres containing total Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of alkaloids of Caulis sinomenii 1715 (Zn1–xMgx)2SiO4 ceramics 921 Microstructural characterization Low-firing Li2ZnTi3O8 microwave dielectric ceramics with Multiple strengthening mechanisms in nanoparticle-rein- BaCu(B2O5) additive 1233 forced copper matrix composites 217 Microwave irradiation Microstructural parameters Nanocrystalline TiO2 preparation by microwave route and Temperature dependent grain-size and microstrain of CdO nature of anatase–rutile phase transition in nano TiO2 1163 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis method 601 Microwave/radio frequency absorber Changes in microstructural parameters of NB4D2 silk fibres Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of reflectivity of due to electron irradiation: X-ray line profile analysis 1583 nanosized CaTiO3/epoxy resin composites in microwave Microstructure bands 699 Characterization on strength and toughness of welded joint Millimeter-wave frequency for Q550 steel 161 Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Shape control synthesis of low-dimensional calcium sulfate (Zn1–xMgx)2SiO4 ceramics 921 233 Milling Influence of polymer additive molecular weight on surface and Enhancement of MgAl2O4 spinel formation from coprecipi- microstructural characteristics of electrodeposited copper 347 tated precursor by powder processing 865 Post irradiated microstructural characterization of Zr–1Nb Mixing alloy by X-ray diffraction technique and positron annihilation Enhancement of MgAl2O4 spinel formation from coprecipi- spectroscopy 507 tated precursor by powder processing 865 Numerical simulation for determination of limit strains of a cold MnCO3⋅H2O rolled and solution treated Nimonic C-263 alloy sheet 515 Unusual route for preparation of manganese(II), cobalt(II), Emulsion-based synthesis of NaA zeolite nanocrystals and its zinc(II) and cadmium(II) carbonate compounds: synthesis integration towards NaA membranes 651 and spectroscopic characterizations 853 Crystallization and microstructures of Y–Si–Al–O–N glass– Mn-doped CeO2 ceramics containing main crystal phase Y3Al5O12 767 Synthesis of Mn-doped CeO2 nanorods and their application Determination of optimum welding parameters in connecting as humidity sensors 1033 high alloyed X53CrMnNiN219 and X45CrSi93 steels by Mn-valence friction welding 815 Effect of Mn doping on electrical properties and accelerated Magnetocaloric effect of Gd5Si2Ge2 alloys in low magnetic ageing behaviours of ternary ZVM varistors 1385 field 825 MOCVD Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Thermodynamic modeling to analyse composition of carbo- (Zn1–xMgx)2SiO4 ceramics 921 naceous coatings of MnO and other oxides of manganese Fabrication of hierarchical β-Co(OH)2 microspheres via grown by MOCVD 11 hydrothermal process 973 Modeling Effect of particle size on microstructure and strength of Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current porous spinel ceramics prepared by pore-forming in situ (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 technique 1109 Modification Effect of Mn doping on electrical properties and accelerated Preparation of cellulose fibres with antibacterial Ag-loading ageing behaviours of ternary ZVM varistors 1385 nano–SiO2 629 Effect of thermomechanical processing on evolution of Poisoning effect of bismuth on modification behaviour of various phases in Ti–Nb alloys 1421 strontium in LM25 alloy 1223 Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanopowders by sol–gel Preparation of semi-IPN (BA–VAc–VAE) by emulsion emulsion technique 1749 polymerization and its properties investigation 1531 Microwave Modulation doping Influence of lead oxide addition on LnTiTaO6 (Ln = Ce, Pr Fermi-edge singularity in photoluminescence spectra of and Nd) 125 modulation-doped AlGaAs/InGaAs/GaAs quantum wells Densification and dielectric properties of SrO–Al2O3–B2O3 1645 ceramic bodies 143 Modulus formalism Microwave absorbing properties Conductivity and dielectric studies on (Na0⋅4Ag0⋅6)2PbP2O7 Microwave absorbing properties of activated carbon fibre compound 1069 polymer composites 75 Molybdenum Microwave absorption Visible light photocatalytic properties of novel molybdenum Magnetic and microwave-absorbing properties of SrAl4Fe8O19 treated carbon nanotube/titania composites 543 powders synthesized by coprecipitation and citric-combustion Molybdenum carbide methods 463 Effect of thin Mo2C layer on thermal stability of Si/SiO2/ Microwave-assisted polyol process Ti/Cu system 1611 Microwave-assisted synthesis of high-loading, highly dispersed Montmorillonite clay Pt/carbon aerogel catalyst for direct methanol fuel cell 577 Role of clay as catalyst in Friedel–Craft alkylation 1273 1770 Index

MoO3 Facile synthesis of poly (p-phenylenediamine)/MWCNT Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) surfactant on carbon-doped nanocomposites and characterization for investigation of MoO3 nanocomposite materials and its photocatalytic activity structural effects of carbon nanotubes 37 535 Preparation of intercalated polyaniline/clay nanocomposite Morphology and its exfoliation exhibiting dendritic structure 635 Morphological and humidity sensing characteristics of SnO2– Synthesis and characterization of composites of mixed oxides CuO, SnO2–Fe2O3 and SnO2–SbO2 nanocooxides 689 of iron and neodymium in polymer matrix of aniline– Barium ferrite nanoparticles prepared by self-propagating low- formaldehyde 843 temperature combustion method and its characterization 1319 Structural and optical properties of zinc sulphide–polyvinyl Synthesis and characterization of zinc ferrite nanoparticles alcohol (ZnS–PVA) nanocomposite thin films: effect of Zn obtained by self-propagating low-temperature combustion source concentration 1285 method 1325 Preparation of novel polymer–metal oxide nanocomposites Synthesis and in situ mechanism of nuclei growth of layered with nanophase separated hierarchical structure 1289 double hydroxides 1599 Nanocooxides Spray-drying of alumina powder for APS: effect of slurry Morphological and humidity sensing characteristics of SnO2– properties and drying conditions upon particle size and CuO, SnO2–Fe2O3 and SnO2–SbO2 nanocooxides 689 morphology of feedstock 1653 Nanocrystalline ceramics MOS capacitor Grain-size effects on thermal properties of BaTiO3 ceramics Structural and electrical properties of Ta2O3 thin films 963 prepared by photo-induced CVD 443 Nanocrystallites DLTS study of annihilation of oxidation induced deep-level A facile synthesis of ZnS nanocrystallites by pyrolysis of defects in Ni/SiO2/n-Si MOS structures 1627 single precursors, Zn (cinnamtscz)2 and ZnCl2 Mössbauer spectroscopy (cinnamtsczH)2 667 Small angles X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer characteri- Nano-crystals zation of annealed Tb/Fe multilayer 71 Hydrothermal synthesis of NaEuF4 spindle-like nanocrystals Study of dependence of magnetic properties on seeding 1371 temperature in fine particles of Cu0⋅25Co0⋅25Zn0⋅5Fe2O4 1095 Nanomaterials Mullite Study of structural transformations and phases formation Effect of size of fly ash particle on enhancement of mullite upon calcination of Zn–Ni–Al hydrotalcite nanosheets 183 content and glass formation 1663 Shape control synthesis of low-dimensional calcium sulfate 233 Multiferroics Synthesis of thorn-like Ca2B2O5⋅H2O by hydrothermal Structural, dielectric and multiferroic properties of Er and La method 1197 substituted BiFeO3 ceramics 899 Nanoparticles Multi-walled carbon nanotubes Microbial synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials—A review Facile synthesis of poly (p-phenylenediamine)/MWCNT 191 nanocomposites and characterization for investigation of Rayleigh like scattering from silica–titania core-shell structural effects of carbon nanotubes 37 particles and their application in protection against harmful Dynamic characteristics of multi-walled carbon nanotubes ultraviolet rays 199 under a transverse magnetic field 45 Multiple strengthening mechanisms in nanoparticle-rein- MWCNTs forced copper matrix composites 217 Fabrication and performances of MWCNT/TiO2 composites Effect of CdS nanoparticles on photoluminescence spectra of derived from MWCNTs and titanium(IV) alkoxide precursors Tb3+ in sol–gel-derived silica glasses 227 835 On structural, optical and dielectric properties of zinc aluminate nanoparticles 251 Formation of nanoscale tungsten oxide structures and

Na0⋅5K0⋅5NbO3 colouration characteristics 435 Electrical and microstructural properties of CaTiO3-doped Synthesis of copper nanoparticles in polycarbonate by ion K1/2Na1/2NbO3-lead free ceramics 1213 implantation 645 NaA membrane Possibilities of production of nanopowders with high power Emulsion-based synthesis of NaA zeolite nanocrystals and its ELV electron accelerator 677 integration towards NaA membranes 651 Effect of surfactants in synthesis of CsH2PO4 as protonic NaEuF4 conductive membrane 759 Hydrothermal synthesis of NaEuF4 spindle-like nanocrystals Gel–sol synthesis and aging effect on highly crystalline 1371 anatase nanopowder 1189

Nanoceramic Dielectric behaviour of nano-crystalline spinel Ni0⋅2Ca0⋅8Fe2O4 Structure refinement of polycrystalline orthorhombic yttrium and their nano-composite with polypyrrole 1305 substituted calcium titanate: Ca1–xYxTiO3+δ (x = 0⋅1–0⋅3) 89 Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanopowders by sol–gel Nanocomposite emulsion technique 1749 Chitosan–silver oxide nanocomposite film: Preparation and Nanophosphors antimicrobial activity 29 Burstein Moss effect in nanocrystalline CaS:Ce 673 Index 1771

Nano-pores Nitrogen doping Effect of process parameters on growth rate and diameter of Synthesis of one-dimensional N-doped Ga2O3 nanostructures: nano-porous alumina templates 423 different morphologies and different mechanisms 1331 Nanorods Noble metals Synthesis of Mn-doped CeO2 nanorods and their application SEM investigation of minor constituents of carbide materials as humidity sensors 1033 prepared from shungite rocks 1267 Nanosilica Nonionic emulsion system Synthesis and characterization of mixture of nanozirconia and Nonionic emulsion-mediated synthesis of zeolite beta 755 nanosilica obtained from commercially available zircon flour Nonlinear optical material by sol–gel method 1339 Synthesis, growth, optical, mechanical and electrical pro- Nanostructure perties of L-lysine L-lysinium dichloride nitrate (L-LLDN) Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) surfactant on carbon-doped single crystal 469 MoO3 nanocomposite materials and its photocatalytic activity Nonlinear optics 535 Hyperpolarizability studies of some nonconjugated twin Nanostructured materials donor–acceptor molecules 893 Effect of aging on copper nanoparticles synthesized by Nonlinear properties pulsed laser ablation in water: structural and optical Synthesis and nonlinear optical characterization of new 1,3,4- characterizations 1363 oxadiazoles 887 Nanostructures Non-oriented electrical steel Thermoluminescence properties of γ-irradiated Bi doped BaS Rapid heating effects on grain-size, texture and magnetic nanostructures 683 properties of 3% Si non-oriented electrical steel 1477 Nanowires Non-polystyrene Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanowires through a boehmite precursor Facile synthesis of hypercrosslinked resins via chloro- route 239 methylation and continuous condensation of simple aryl Nanozirconia molecules 735 Synthesis and characterization of mixture of nanozirconia and Norway spruce wood nanosilica obtained from commercially available zircon flour Performance of waterborne acrylic surface coatings on wood by sol–gel method 1339 impregnated with Cu-ethanolamine preservatives 113 NaPSS Novel phosphor Preparation of ultrafine poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) Synthesis and photoluminescence characterization of Ce3+ 3+ fibres via electrospinning 531 and Dy activated ALa (WO4)2 (A = Na and Li) novel Neodymium oxide phosphors 1119 Synthesis and characterization of composites of mixed oxides Nucleation and growth of iron and neodymium in polymer matrix of aniline– Small-angle scattering from GP zones in Al–Cu alloy 1455 formaldehyde 843 NUV excitation Ni Synthesis and photoluminescence characterization of Ce3+ 3+ Heat treatment and effects of Cr and Ni in low alloy steel 1439 and Dy activated ALa (WO4)2 (A = Na and Li) novel Nickel alloy phosphors 1119 Determination of elastic modulus in nickel alloy from ultrasonic measurements 323 Oleum Nickel ferrite Transparent conducting film: Effect of vacuum filtration of Influence of preparation method on structural and magnetic carbon nanotube suspended in oleum 623 properties of nickel ferrite nanoparticles 1345 Optical characterization Ni–Mn–Ga Effect of aging on copper nanoparticles synthesized by Temperature dependent damping studies of Ni–Mn–Ga pulsed laser ablation in water: structural and optical polymer composites 739 characterizations 1363 Ni–Mo + PE composite coatings Optical gap Surface morphology and corrosion resistance of electro- Hyperpolarizability studies of some nonconjugated twin deposited composite coatings containing polyethylene or donor–acceptor molecules 893 polythiophene in Ni–Mo base 993 Optical gaussmeter Ni–Mo + Pth composite coatings Ferrofluid thin films as optical gaussmeters proposed for field Surface morphology and corrosion resistance of electro- and magnetic moment sensing 245 deposited composite coatings containing polyethylene or Optical limiting polythiophene in Ni–Mo base 993 Synthesis and nonlinear optical characterization of new 1,3,4- Ni–Mo coatings oxadiazoles 887 Surface morphology and corrosion resistance of electro- Optical materials deposited composite coatings containing polyethylene or Energy transfer and thermal studies of Pr3+ doped cerium polythiophene in Ni–Mo base 993 oxalate crystals 955 Nimonic C-263 alloy Optical properties Numerical simulation for determination of limit strains of a cold Transparent conducting film: Effect of mechanical stretching to rolled and solution treated Nimonic C-263 alloy sheet 515 optical and electrical properties of carbon nanotube mat 615 1772 Index

Room-temperature ferromagnetic properties of Cu-doped Spray-drying of alumina powder for APS: effect of slurry ZnO rod arrays 1083 properties and drying conditions upon particle size and Optical spectroscopy morphology of feedstock 1653 Energy transfer and thermal studies of Pr3+ doped cerium Particle-reinforced composites oxalate crystals 955 Processing–structure–property relations of chemically bonded Organic matrix phosphate ceramic composites 785 Polycarboxylate derivative of α-amino acid as growth Passivation modifier of sulphide minerals 97 Improvement of multicrystalline silicon wafer solar cells by Organo-clays post-fabrication wet-chemical etching in phosphoric acid Uptake of permanganate from aqueous environment by 1689 surfactant modified montmorillonite batch and fixed bed PbTiO3 studies 1675 Mathematical aspects of Rietveld refinement and crystal Organometallic compounds structure studies on PbTiO3 ceramics 1495 Blue-shifted photoluminescence of Alq3 dispersed in PMMA PECVD 1649 Improvement of multicrystalline silicon wafer solar cells by Orientation distribution function post-fabrication wet-chemical etching in phosphoric acid Rapid heating effects on grain-size, texture and magnetic 1689 properties of 3% Si non-oriented electrical steel 1477 PEG Orthophosphoric acid Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) surfactant on carbon-doped Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 MoO3 nanocomposite materials and its photocatalytic activity Orthorhombic distortion 535 Phase developments and dielectric responses of barium Pellet substituted four-layer CaBi4Ti4O15 Aurivillius 1201 An investigation in InGaO3(ZnO)m pellets as cause of Oscillator strength variability in thin film transistor characteristics 447 Hyperpolarizability studies of some nonconjugated twin Performance donor–acceptor molecules 893 Synthesis and degradation properties of β-TCP/BG porous Osteoblasts composite materials 357 In vitro bioactivity and cytocompatibility of tricalcium Permanganate adsorption silicate 1151 Uptake of permanganate from aqueous environment by 1,3,4-Oxadiazole surfactant modified montmorillonite batch and fixed bed Synthesis and nonlinear optical characterization of new 1,3,4- studies 1675 oxadiazoles 887 Perovskite lead strontium titanate Oxidation Dielectric and impedance spectroscopic studies of Catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and (Sr1–xPbx)TiO2 glass ceramics with addition of Nb2O5 1393 cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide over Pt/oxide Perovskite structure

catalysts 1127 Dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Bi0⋅5(Na0⋅82K0⋅18)0⋅5 Oxidative polymerization TiO3–LiSbO3 lead-free piezoelectric ceramics 933 Facile synthesis of poly (p-phenylenediamine)/MWCNT Effect of substitution of titanium by magnesium and niobium nanocomposites and characterization for investigation of on structure and piezoelectric properties in (Bi1/2Na1/2)TiO3 structural effects of carbon nanotubes 37 ceramics 1491 Oxides Perovskites Structural and electrical properties of Ta2O3 thin films Structure refinement of polycrystalline orthorhombic yttrium prepared by photo-induced CVD 443 substituted calcium titanate: Ca1–xYxTiO3+δ (x = 0⋅1–0⋅3) 89 Infrared spectra, Raman laser, XRD, DSC/TGA and SEM pH value investigations on preparations of selenium metal (Sb2O3, Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanowires through a boehmite precursor Ga2O3, SnO and HgO) oxides and lead carbonate with pure route 239 grade using acetamide precursors 873 Phase stability diagram Mathematical aspects of Rietveld refinement and crystal Thermodynamic modeling to analyse composition of carbo- structure studies on PbTiO3 ceramics 1495 naceous coatings of MnO and other oxides of manganese Oxygen-reduction reaction grown by MOCVD 11 Pt–Au/C cathode with enhanced oxygen-reduction activity in Phase transformation PEFCs 337 MgAl2O4-γ-Al2O3 solid solution interaction: mathematical framework and phase separation of α-Al2O3 at high Partial pressure temperature 859 Estimation of vapour pressure and partial pressure of subliming Enhancement of MgAl2O4 spinel formation from co- compounds by low-pressure thermogravimetry 1633 precipitated precursor by powder processing 865 Particle size Phase transition Nonionic emulsion-mediated synthesis of zeolite beta 755 Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene Effect of particle size on microstructure and strength of fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 porous spinel ceramics prepared by pore-forming in situ Phase developments and dielectric responses of barium technique 1109 substituted four-layer CaBi4Ti4O15 Aurivillius 1201 Index 1773

Calorimetric studies of non-isothermal crystallization in PL amorphous CuxTi100–x alloys 1459 Synthesis and investigation of optical properties of ZnS Phosphate nanostructures 287 Ce and Eu activated Na2Zn5(PO4)4, a new promising novel D.C. conductivity and spectroscopic studies of polyaniline phosphor 937 doped with binary dopant ZrOCl2/AgI 1237 Phosphate coating PLA Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) microspheres containing total Phosphors alkaloids of Caulis sinomenii 1715 2+ 3+ Combustion synthesis of Eu and Dy activated Sr3(VO4)2 Plasma ion nitriding phosphor for LEDs 557 Plasma nitriding of AISI 52100 ball bearing steel and effect Ce and Eu activated Na2Zn5(PO4)4 , a new promising novel of heat treatment on nitrided layer 153 phosphor 937 Plasmonics Photocatalysis Gold nanoparticle-coated biomaterial as SERS micro-probes 417 Synthesis of new (Bi, La)3MSb2O11 phases (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) Plastic deformation with KSbO3-type structure and their magnetic and photo- On statistical behaviour of stress drops in Portevin–Le catalytic properties 271 Chatelier effect 1113 Photocatalytic degradation of reactive black-5 dye using TiO2 Platinum impregnated ZSM-5 551 Catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and Photocatalytic cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide over Pt/oxide Visible light photocatalytic properties of novel molybdenum catalysts 1127 treated carbon nanotube/titania composites 543 Platinum–gold alloy Photocatalytic decomposition Pt–Au/C cathode with enhanced oxygen-reduction activity in Fabrication and performances of MWCNT/TiO2 composites PEFCs 337 derived from MWCNTs and titanium(IV) alkoxide precursors PLZT 835 Dielectric response of PLZT ceramics x/57/43 across Photocatalytic degradation ferroelectric–paraelectric phase transition 133 Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) surfactant on carbon-doped MoO3 PMCs nanocomposite materials and its photocatalytic activity 535 Effect of oil and oil with graphite on tribological properties Photochromic of glass filled PTFE polymer composites 1003 Formation of nanoscale tungsten oxide structures and Poisson distribution colouration characteristics 435 On statistical behaviour of stress drops in Portevin–Le Photoconductivity Chatelier effect 1113 Photoconductivity and high-field effects in amorphous Polarizability Se83Te15Zn2 thin film 1351 Hyperpolarizability studies of some nonconjugated twin Photoluminescence donor–acceptor molecules 893 Polycarboxylate derivative of α-amino acid as growth Polarization modifier of sulphide minerals 97 Electrochemical, surface analytical and quantum chemical Effect of CdS nanoparticles on photoluminescence spectra of studies on Schiff bases of 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5- Tb3+ in sol–gel-derived silica glasses 227 dimethanol (ATD) in corrosion protection of aluminium in Ce and Eu activated Na2Zn5(PO4)4, a new promising novel 1N HNO3 1245 phosphor 937 Polarization reversal Synthesis, surface characterization and optical properties of Effect of temperature on polarization reversal of strontium- 3-thiopropionic acid capped ZnS:Cu nanocrystals 1077 doped lead zirconate titanate (PSZT) ceramics 129 Synthesis and photoluminescence characterization of Ce3+ Polarons 3+ and Dy activated ALa (WO4)2 (A = Na and Li) novel Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of phosphors 1119 polyaniline/γ-Fe2O3 composites 1557 Combustion synthesis and photoluminescence study of Poling temperature silicate biomaterials 1281 Effect of temperature on polarization reversal of strontium- Fermi-edge singularity in photoluminescence spectra of modu- doped lead zirconate titanate (PSZT) ceramics 129 lation-doped AlGaAs/InGaAs/GaAs quantum wells 1645 Poly ethylene glycol Photonic crystals Influence of polymer additive molecular weight on surface and Photonic crystal waveguides by direct writing of e-beam on microstructural characteristics of electrodeposited copper 347 self-assembled photonic crystals 383 Polyacrylamide Pin-on-disk Synthesis of nano-carbon (nanotubes, nanofibres, graphene) Mechanical and tribological studies of polymer hybrid materials 607 nanocomposites with nano reinforcements 705 Polyaniline Pitting corrosion Preparation of intercalated polyaniline/clay nanocomposite Pitting corrosion protection of low nickel stainless steel by and its exfoliation exhibiting dendritic structure 635 electropolymerized conducting polymer coating in 0⋅5M D.C. conductivity and spectroscopic studies of polyaniline NaCl solution 563 doped with binary dopant ZrOCl2/AgI 1237 1774 Index

Polyaniline composites Porous media Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of Morphological and humidity sensing characteristics of SnO2– polyaniline/γ-Fe2O3 composites 1557 CuO, SnO2–Fe2O3 and SnO2–SbO2 nanocooxides 689 Polyblend Porous scaffolds Transient charging and discharging current study in pure PVF Influence of preparation method on hydroxyapatite porous and PVF/PVDF fluoro polyblends for application in micro- scaffolds 1733 electronics 105 Porous spinel ceramics Polybutadiene Effect of particle size on microstructure and strength of Functionalization of terminal carbon atoms of hydroxyl porous spinel ceramics prepared by pore-forming in situ terminated polybutadiene by polyazido nitrogen rich mole- technique 1109 cules 745 Portevin–Le Chatelier effect Polycaprolactone On statistical behaviour of stress drops in Portevin–Le Synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone/acrylic Chatelier effect 1113 acid (PCL/AA) hydrogel for controlled drug delivery 1537 Portland cement Polycarbonate Computation of X-ray powder diffractograms of cement Synthesis of copper nanoparticles in polycarbonate by ion components and its application to phase analysis and implantation 645 hydration performance of OPC cement 1137 Polyester resin Positron annihilation spectroscopy Effect of glass hybridization and staking sequence on mecha- Post irradiated microstructural characterization of Zr–1Nb nical behaviour of interply coir–glass hybrid laminate 293 alloy by X-ray diffraction technique and positron annihilation Polymer blend spectroscopy 507 AC impedance and dielectric spectroscopic studies of Mg2+ ion Poultry industry conducting PVA–PEG blended polymer electrolytes 1063 Preparation and characterization of a novel bone graft Polymer electrolyte fuel cells composite containing bone ash and egg shell powder 177 Pt–Au/C cathode with enhanced oxygen-reduction activity in Powder X-ray diffraction PEFCs 337 Structure refinement of polycrystalline orthorhombic yttrium Polymer electrolytes substituted calcium titanate: Ca1–xYxTiO3+δ (x = 0⋅1–0⋅3) 89 Morphology, thermal, electrical and electrochemical stability Powdered XRD of nano aluminium-oxide-filled polyvinyl alcohol composite Synthesis, surface characterization and optical properties of gel electrolyte 1297 3-thiopropionic acid capped ZnS:Cu nanocrystals 1077 Polymer matrix Powders––chemical preparation Synthesis and characterization of composites of mixed oxides Effect of temperature and time on solvothermal synthesis of of iron and neodymium in polymer matrix of aniline– tetragonal BaTiO3 19 formaldehyde 843 p-Phenylenediamine Polymer nanocomposite gel electrolytes Facile synthesis of poly (p-phenylenediamine)/MWCNT Morphology, thermal, electrical and electrochemical stability nanocomposites and characterization for investigation of of nano aluminium-oxide-filled polyvinyl alcohol composite structural effects of carbon nanotubes 37 gel electrolyte 1297 Precipitation Polymer nanocomposites Determination of elastic modulus in nickel alloy from Thermal stability of gold–PS nanocomposites thin films 595 ultrasonic measurements 323 Polymers Effect of grain boundary misorientation on discontinuous Biomimetic synthesis and characterization of semiconducting precipitation in an AZ91 alloy 1471 hybrid organic–inorganic composite materials based on Precursor polyaniline–polyethylene glycol–CdS system 1017 Estimation of vapour pressure and partial pressure of Polythiophene subliming compounds by low-pressure thermogravimetry Structure–property relationships of electroluminescent 1633 polythiophenes: role of nitrogen-based heterocycles as side Processability chains 713 Influence of dielectric constant of polymerization medium on Synthesis and characterization of polythiophene-modified processability and ammonia gas sensing properties of TiO2 nanotube arrays 1173 polyaniline 261 Polyurethane Processing maps Tribological effects of polymer surface modification through Processing maps for Fe–24Ni–11Cr–3Ti–1Mo superalloy 525 plastic deformation 1549 Product technology Polyvinyl alcohol High performance of low cost soft magnetic materials 1407 Structural and optical properties of zinc sulphide–polyvinyl Protonic conductivity alcohol (ZnS–PVA) nanocomposite thin films: effect of Zn Effect of surfactants in synthesis of CsH2PO4 as protonic source concentration 1285 conductive membrane 759 Porosity Pseudopotential Synthesis and degradation properties of β-TCP/BG porous Superconducting state parameters of ternary metallic glasses composite materials 357 1517 Index 1775

Pt Raw materials Microwave-assisted synthesis of high-loading, highly High performance of low cost soft magnetic materials 1407 dispersed Pt/carbon aerogel catalyst for direct methanol fuel Rayleigh scattering cell 577 Rayleigh like scattering from silica–titania core-shell Pulsed laser deposition particles and their application in protection against harmful Formation of hydroxyapatite coating on titanium at 200°C ultraviolet rays 199 through pulsed laser deposition followed by hydrothermal Reaction synthesis treatment 389 Fabrication and characterization of Ti3SiC2–SiC nano- PVA–PEG composite by in situ reaction synthesis of TiC/Si/Al powders AC impedance and dielectric spectroscopic studies of Mg2+ ion 1309 conducting PVA–PEG blended polymer electrolytes 1063 Reactive black-5 PVC Photocatalytic degradation of reactive black-5 dye using TiO2 Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current impregnated ZSM-5 551 (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 Recrystallization texture PVDF Rapid heating effects on grain-size, texture and magnetic Transient charging and discharging current study in pure PVF properties of 3% Si non-oriented electrical steel 1477 and PVF/PVDF fluoro polyblends for application in micro- Recrystallized grain-size electronics 105 Rapid heating effects on grain-size, texture and magnetic Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene properties of 3% Si non-oriented electrical steel 1477 fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 Redlich–Kister polynomial PVF Applicability of four parameter formalisms in interpreting Transient charging and discharging current study in pure PVF thermodynamic properties of binary systems 401 and PVF/PVDF fluoro polyblends for application in micro- Reduced iron powders electronics 105 Effect of annealing process of iron powder on magnetic PVP properties and losses of motor cores 829 Nanocrystalline TiO2 preparation by microwave route and Reduction nature of anatase–rutile phase transition in nano TiO2 1167 Preparation of titanium diboride powders from titanium P-wave velocity alkoxide and boron carbide powder 883 P-wave velocity test for assessment of geotechnical pro- Refractive index perties of some rock materials 947 Synthesis, growth, optical, mechanical and electrical pro- Pyrophosphate perties of L-lysine L-lysinium dichloride nitrate (L-LLDN)

Conductivity and dielectric studies on (Na0⋅4Ag0⋅6)2PbP2O7 single crystal 469 compound 1069 Regression analysis P-wave velocity test for assessment of geotechnical pro- Quadrupole splitting perties of some rock materials 947 Synthesis and characterization of composites of mixed oxides Relaxation of iron and neodymium in polymer matrix of aniline– Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current formaldehyde 843 (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 Quantum-chemical calculation Relaxor

Structure–property relationships of electroluminescent polythio- Phase transition and dielectric study in Ba0⋅95Dy0⋅05TiO3 phenes: role of nitrogen-based heterocycles as side chains 713 ceramic 927 Rene 80 Radiation shielding Life prediction of Ni-base superalloy 305 An investigation of X-ray and radio isotope energy Resistance-switching absorption of heavyweight concretes containing barite 169 Interface-dependent resistance switching in Nd0⋅7Sr0⋅3MnO3 Raman spectra 793 Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene Resistivity fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 Preparation and characterization of solid-state sintered alu- Raman spectroscopy minum-doped zinc oxide with different alumina contents 477 IR and Raman spectroscopic studies of sol–gel derived RH alkaline-earth silicate glasses 299 Hydration behaviour of synthetic saponite at variable relative Rapid heating humidity 1263 Rapid heating effects on grain-size, texture and magnetic Rheological behaviour properties of 3% Si non-oriented electrical steel 1477 Influence of preparation method on hydroxyapatite porous Rare earth scaffolds 1733 Electrical properties and scaling behaviour of Sm3+ doped Rheumatoid arthritis CaF2-bismuth borate glasses 491 Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) microspheres containing total Rat model alkaloids of Caulis sinomenii 1715 Tissue-engineered triphasic ceramic coated hydroxyapatite Rhodamine induced bone formation and vascularization at an extraskeletal Synthesis and characterization of fluorophore attached silver site in a rat model 1721 nanoparticles 639 1776 Index

Rice husk ash Self-propagating combustion method Preparation of an efficient humidity indicating silica gel from Barium ferrite nanoparticles prepared by self-propagating rice husk ash 1683 low-temperature combustion method and its characterization Rietveld 1319 Mathematical aspects of Rietveld refinement and crystal Synthesis and characterization of zinc ferrite nanoparticles structure studies on PbTiO3 ceramics 1495 obtained by self-propagating low-temperature combustion Rietveld method method 1325 Computation of X-ray powder diffractograms of cement SEM components and its application to phase analysis and Synthesis and investigation of optical properties of ZnS hydration performance of OPC cement 1137 nanostructures 287 Rietveld refinement Preparation of ultrafine poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) Structure refinement of polycrystalline orthorhombic yttrium fibres via electrospinning 531 substituted calcium titanate: Ca1–xYxTiO3+δ (x = 0⋅1–0⋅3) 89 Pitting corrosion protection of low nickel stainless steel by Rock properties electropolymerized conducting polymer coating in 0⋅5M P-wave velocity test for assessment of geotechnical pro- NaCl solution 563 perties of some rock materials 947 Morphological and humidity sensing characteristics of SnO2– Roller burnising CuO, SnO2–Fe2O3 and SnO2–SbO2 nanocooxides 689 Tribological effects of polymer surface modification through Infrared spectra, Raman laser, XRD, DSC/TGA and SEM plastic deformation 1549 investigations on preparations of selenium metal (Sb2O3, Roystonea regia fibre Ga2O3, SnO and HgO) oxides and lead carbonate with pure Effect of fibre content and alkali treatment on mechanical grade using acetamide precursors 873 properties of Roystonea regia-reinforced epoxy partially bio- Low-firing Li2ZnTi3O8 microwave dielectric ceramics with degradable composites 1575 BaCu(B2O5) additive 1233 RP type phases Solid-state titania-based gas sensor for liquefied petroleum Structure and electric transport properties of LnSr2FeTiO7 gas detection at room temperature 1639 (Ln = La, Nd and Gd) 149 II–VI Semiconductor alloys Rutile Electronic properties and charge density of BexZn1–xTe alloys Nanocrystalline TiO2 preparation by microwave route and 499 nature of anatase–rutile phase transition in nano TiO2 1163 Semiconductors Effect of CdS nanoparticles on photoluminescence spectra of Saponite Tb3+ in sol–gel-derived silica glasses 217 Hydration behaviour of synthetic saponite at variable relative Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks humidity 1263 Preparation of semi-IPN (BA–VAc–VAE) by emulsion poly- Saw-tooth current pulse merization and its properties investigation 1531 Corrosion resistant Zn–Co alloy coatings deposited using Sensitivity saw-tooth current pulse 1699 Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing performance of Scaling SnO thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis 1 Conductivity and dielectric studies on (Na Ag ) PbP O 2 0⋅4 0⋅6 2 2 7 Effect of gamma radiation on electrical and optical properties compound 1069 of (TeO ) (In O ) thin films 61 Scanning probe microscopy 2 0⋅9 2 3 0⋅1 Solid-state titania-based gas sensor for liquefied petroleum Hot pressing effect on (Bi Sb ) Te mechanical and 0⋅25 0⋅75 2 3 gas detection at room temperature 1639 thermoelectric properties 1591 Shape anisotropy Scherrer equation Magnetic and microwave-absorbing properties of SrAl Synthesis and characterization of composites of mixed oxides 4Fe8O19 of iron and neodymium in polymer matrix of aniline– powders synthesized by coprecipitation and citric-combustion formaldehyde 843 methods 463 SCLC Shungite rocks Photoconductivity and high-field effects in amorphous SEM investigation of minor constituents of carbide materials prepared from shungite rocks 1267 Se83Te15Zn2 thin film 1351 Scratch/wear SiC Tribological characteristics of self-assembled nanometer film Method for increasing β-SiC yield on solid state reaction of deposited on phosphorylated 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane 583 coal fly ash and activated carbon powder 1013 Seeding temperature SiC–Al2OC Study of dependence of magnetic properties on seeding SEM investigation of minor constituents of carbide materials prepared from shungite rocks 1267 temperature in fine particles of Cu0⋅25Co0⋅25Zn0⋅5Fe2O4 1095 Selectivity Silica Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing performance of Mechanical and tribological studies of polymer hybrid SnO2 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis 1 nanocomposites with nano reinforcements 705 Self diffusion Silica fume Lattice dynamical investigations on Zn diffusion in zinc Influence of curing conditions on durability of alkali-resistant oxide 371 glass fibres in cement matrix 775 Index 1777

Silica gel Sol–gel preparation Preparation of an efficient humidity indicating silica gel from Influence of temperature on structural and magnetic rice husk ash 1683 properties of Co0⋅5Mn0⋅5Fe2O4 ferrites 1415 Silicates Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanopowders by sol–gel IR and Raman spectroscopic studies of sol–gel derived emulsion technique 1749 alkaline-earth silicate glasses 299 Sol–gel process Combustion synthesis and photoluminescence study of Effect of low level substitution of Sr–Ba on transport and

silicate biomaterials 1281 magnetic behaviour of La0⋅67Ca0⋅33MnO3 121 Silicon Role of clay as catalyst in Friedel–Craft alkylation 1273 Improvement of multicrystalline silicon wafer solar cells by Sol–gel silicate glasses post-fabrication wet-chemical etching in phosphoric acid 1689 IR and Raman spectroscopic studies of sol–gel derived Silicon carbide alkaline-earth silicate glasses 299 Laser annealing of sputter-deposited a-SiC and a-SiCxNy Sol–gel technique films 1375 Influence of preparation method on structural and magnetic Silicon carbonitride properties of nickel ferrite nanoparticles 1345 Laser annealing of sputter-deposited a-SiC and a-SiCxNy Solid polymer electrolytes films 1375 Effect of complexing salt on conductivity of PVC/PEO Silver nanoparticles polymer blend electrolytes 1525 Synthesis and characterization of fluorophore attached silver Solid solution nanoparticles 639 MgAl2O4-γ-Al2O3 solid solution interaction: mathematical Silver oxide framework and phase separation of α-Al2O3 at high Chitosan–silver oxide nanocomposite film: Preparation and temperature 859 antimicrobial activity 29 Solid state lighting 2+ 3+ Simulation Combustion synthesis of Eu and Dy activated Sr3(VO4)2 Hydration behaviour of synthetic saponite at variable relative phosphor for LEDs 557 humidity 1263 Ce and Eu activated Na2Zn5(PO4)4, a new promising novel Sinter phosphor 937 3+ Hot pressing effect on (Bi0⋅25Sb0⋅75)2Te3 mechanical and Synthesis and photoluminescence characterization of Ce 3+ thermoelectric properties 1591 and Dy activated ALa (WO4)2 (A = Na and Li) novel Sintering phosphors 1119 Influence of lead oxide addition on LnTiTaO6 (Ln = Ce, Pr Solid state reaction and Nd) 125 Method for increasing β-SiC yield on solid state reaction of An investigation in InGaO3(ZnO)m pellets as cause of coal fly ash and activated carbon powder 1013 variability in thin film transistor characteristics 447 XRD spectra of new YBaCuO superconductors 1053 Effect of surface roughness on grain growth and sintering of Solid waste alumina 799 Preparation and characterization of a novel bone graft Size effect composite containing bone ash and egg shell powder 177 Grain-size effects on thermal properties of BaTiO3 ceramics Solid-state reaction 963 Structural, dielectric and electrical properties of Slip casting CaBa4SmTi3Nb7O30 ferroelectric ceramic 907 Aqueous slip casting of MgAl2O4 spinel powder 327 Solid-state reaction route Slurry preparation Ce-doped LCMO CMR manganites: a consequence of Influence of preparation method on hydroxyapatite porous enhanced Tc and TIM 1501 scaffolds 1733 Solvothermal Smart materials Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of acicular α- Temperature dependent damping studies of Ni–Mn–Ga Fe2O3 nanoparticles 1313 polymer composites 739 Sonication SnO2 thin films Mechanical and tribological studies of polymer hybrid Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing performance of nanocomposites with nano reinforcements 705 SnO2 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis 1 Space charge limited current Soft magnetic materials Interface-dependent resistance switching in Nd0⋅7Sr0⋅3MnO3 High performance of low cost soft magnetic materials 1407 793 Sol–gel Specific wear rate Preparation of titanium diboride powders from titanium Effect of oil and oil with graphite on tribological properties alkoxide and boron carbide powder 883 of glass filled PTFE polymer composites 1003 Sol–gel method Spin glass transition Synthesis and characterization of pyrochlore-type yttrium Ce-doped LCMO CMR manganites: a consequence of titanate nanoparticles by modified sol–gel method 429 enhanced Tc and TIM 1501 Synthesis and characterization of mixture of nanozirconia and Spin state transition nanosilica obtained from commercially available zircon flour Effect of cobalt substitution on magnetic and transport pro-

by sol–gel method 1339 perties of Nd0⋅5Sr0⋅5Mn1–xCoxO3 (x = 0⋅1, 0⋅3 and 0⋅5) 279 1778 Index

Spindle-like Structure–property relationship Hydrothermal synthesis of NaEuF4 spindle-like nanocrystals Structure–property relationships of electroluminescent 1371 polythiophenes: role of nitrogen-based heterocycles as side Spinel ferrites chains 713 Synthesis and characterization of composites of mixed oxides Substitution of iron and neodymium in polymer matrix of aniline– Phase developments and dielectric responses of barium formaldehyde 843 substituted four-layer CaBi4Ti4O15 Aurivillius 1201 Spinels Effect of substitution of titanium by magnesium and niobium Effect of size of fly ash particle on enhancement of mullite on structure and piezoelectric properties in (Bi1/2Na1/2)TiO3 content and glass formation 1663 ceramics 1491 Spinodal decomposition Sulphate reducing bacteria Small-angle scattering from GP zones in Al–Cu alloy 1455 Microbial synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials—A review Spray drying 191 Spray-drying of alumina powder for APS: effect of slurry Sulphide mineral properties and drying conditions upon particle size and Polycarboxylate derivative of α-amino acid as growth morphology of feedstock 1653 modifier of sulphide minerals 97 Spray pyrolysis Sunscreen Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing performance of Rayleigh like scattering from silica–titania core-shell SnO2 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis 1 particles and their application in protection against harmful Temperature dependent grain-size and microstrain of CdO ultraviolet rays 199 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis method 601 Superalloy Sputtering Processing maps for Fe–24Ni–11Cr–3Ti–1Mo superalloy 525 Structural characteristics of titanium coating on copper Superconducting state parameters substrates 483 Superconducting state parameters of ternary metallic glasses Laser annealing of sputter-deposited a-SiC and a-SiCxNy 1517 films 1375 Super-microporous Sr3(VO4)2 Synthesis and characterization of super-microporous material 2+ 3+ Combustion synthesis of Eu and Dy activated Sr3(VO4)2 with enhanced hydrothermal stability 979 phosphor for LEDs 557 Superparamagnetism SrAl4Fe8O19 Influence of preparation method on structural and magnetic Magnetic and microwave-absorbing properties of SrAl4Fe8O19 properties of nickel ferrite nanoparticles 1345 powders synthesized by coprecipitation and citric-combustion Superplasticity methods 463 Low temperature enhanced ductility of friction stir processed SrO 5083 aluminum alloy 1447 Densification and dielectric properties of SrO–Al2O3–B2O3 Surface charge density ceramic bodies 143 Using speciation diagrams to improve synthesis of magnetic Stability nanosorbents for environmental applications 1357 Effect of Mn doping on electrical properties and accelerated Surface enhanced Raman scattering ageing behaviours of ternary ZVM varistors 1385 Gold nanoparticle-coated biomaterial as SERS micro-probes 417 Stainless steel Surface morphology Pitting corrosion protection of low nickel stainless steel by Combustion synthesis and characterization of Ba2NdSbO6 electropolymerized conducting polymer coating in 0⋅5M nanocrystals 661 NaCl solution 563 Surface roughness Steel Effect of surface roughness on grain growth and sintering of On statistical behaviour of stress drops in Portevin–Le alumina 799 Chatelier effect 1113 An investigation on surface roughness of granite machined by Strength abrasive waterjet 985 Effect of particle size on microstructure and strength of Surface-enhanced Raman scattering porous spinel ceramics prepared by pore-forming in situ Metal-coated magnetic nanoparticles for surface enhanced technique 1109 Raman scattering studies 207 Strontium aluminate Surfactants 2+ Cost-effective electrostatic-sprayed SrAl2O4:Eu phosphor Effect of surfactants in synthesis of CsH2PO4 as protonic coatings by using salted sol–gel derived solution 1059 conductive membrane 759 Strontium oxalate Uptake of permanganate from aqueous environment by Growth of strontium oxalate crystals in agar–agar gel 377 surfactant modified montmorillonite batch and fixed bed Structural and magnetic properties studies 1675 High performance of low cost soft magnetic materials 1407 Synthesis Structure Synthesis of new (Bi, La)3MSb2O11 phases (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) IR and Raman spectroscopic studies of sol–gel derived with KSbO3-type structure and their magnetic and photo- alkaline-earth silicate glasses 299 catalytic properties 271 Index 1779

Synthesis and degradation properties of β-TCP/BG porous TG/DTA composite materials 357 Effect of complexing salt on conductivity of PVC/PEO Synthesis and characterization of pyrochlore-type yttrium polymer blend electrolytes 1525 titanate nanoparticles by modified sol–gel method 429 Thermal analysis Facile synthesis of hypercrosslinked resins via chloro- Study of structural transformations and phases formation methylation and continuous condensation of simple aryl upon calcination of Zn–Ni–Al hydrotalcite nanosheets 183 molecules 735 Energy transfer and thermal studies of Pr3+ doped cerium Ce and Eu activated Na2Zn5(PO4)4, a new promising novel oxalate crystals 955 phosphor 937 Poisoning effect of bismuth on modification behaviour of Synthesis of thorn-like Ca2B2O5⋅H2O by hydrothermal strontium in LM25 alloy 1223 method 1197 Thermal annealing DLTS study of annihilation of oxidation induced deep-level Taguchi method defects in Ni/SiO2/n-Si MOS structures 1627 Drilling analysis of coir–fibre-reinforced polyester Thermal conductivity composites 1563 Hot pressing effect on (Bi0⋅25Sb0⋅75)2Te3 mechanical and Tb/Fe multilayers thermoelectric properties 1591 Small angles X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer characteri- Thermal processing zation of annealed Tb/Fe multilayer 71 SEM investigation of minor constituents of carbide materials TBHP prepared from shungite rocks 1267 Catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and Thermal properties cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide over Pt/oxide Grain-size effects on thermal properties of BaTiO3 ceramics catalysts 1127 963 Te nanocable Thermal stability Synthesis and chemical etching of Te/C nanocables 1185 Thermal stability of gold–PS nanocomposites thin films 595 Tellurium dioxide Effect of thin Mo2C layer on thermal stability of Si/SiO2/ Effect of gamma radiation on electrical and optical properties Ti/Cu system 1611 of (TeO2)0⋅9(In2O3)0⋅1 thin films 61 Thermochromic TEM Formation of nanoscale tungsten oxide structures and Fabrication and performances of MWCNT/TiO2 composites colouration characteristics 435 derived from MWCNTs and titanium(IV) alkoxide precursors Thermodynamic analysis 835 Thermodynamic modeling to analyse composition of carbo- Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of acicular α- naceous coatings of MnO and other oxides of manganese Fe2O3 nanoparticles 1313 grown by MOCVD 11 Tempered martensite microstructure Thermodynamic properties Plasma nitriding of AISI 52100 ball bearing steel and effect Structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of Ti2SC of heat treatment on nitrided layer 153 1617 Tensile deformation Thermoelectric properties Numerical simulation for determination of limit strains of a Electrical transport and thermoelectric properties of cold rolled and solution treated Nimonic C-263 alloy sheet AgPb10SbTe12 prepared by high pressure method 1209 515 Thermomechanical processing Tensile strength Effect of thermomechanical processing on evolution of Mechanical and tribological studies of polymer hybrid various phases in Ti–Nb alloys 1421 nanocomposites with nano reinforcements 705 Thin films Ternary metallic glasses Effect of gamma radiation on electrical and optical properties Superconducting state parameters of ternary metallic glasses of (TeO2)0⋅9(In2O3)0⋅1 thin films 61 1517 Tribological characteristics of self-assembled nanometer film Tetragonal phase deposited on phosphorylated 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane Effect of temperature and time on solvothermal synthesis of 583 tetragonal BaTiO3 19 Chemical synthesis and characterization of hydrous tin oxide Tetragonality (SnO2:H2O) thin films 1179 Dielectric behaviour of Pb-substituted BZT ceramics 1401 Photoconductivity and high-field effects in amorphous Tetrahedral manganate(V) Se83Te15Zn2 thin film 1351 Ba3(P1–xMnxO4)2: Blue/green inorganic materials based on Thiosemicarbazones tetrahedral Mn(V) 1257 A facile synthesis of ZnS nanocrystallites by pyrolysis of Texture single molecule precursors, Zn (cinnamtscz)2 and ZnCl2 Numerical simulation for determination of limit strains of a cold (cinnamtsczH)2 667 rolled and solution treated Nimonic C-263 alloy sheet 515 Thrust force Preparation and characterization of LaNiO3 films grown by Drilling analysis of coir–fibre-reinforced polyester metal–organic deposition 1379 composites 1563 1780 Index

Ti2SC Transition temperature Structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of Ti2SC Dielectric behaviour of Pb-substituted BZT ceramics 1401 1617 Transmittance Ti3SiC2–SiC composites Rayleigh like scattering from silica–titania core-shell Fabrication and characterization of Ti3SiC2–SiC nanocompo- particles and their application in protection against harmful site by in situ reaction synthesis of TiC/Si/Al powders 1309 ultraviolet rays 199 Ti–Al–Cr–Ag nanocrystalline coating Transparent conducting film High temperature oxidation of Ti–48Al–8Cr–2Ag alloy with Transparent conducting film: Effect of mechanical stretching to sputtered coating at 1000º C in air 811 optical and electrical properties of carbon nanotube mat 615 Ti–Nb alloys Transparent conducting film: Effect of vacuum filtration of Effect of thermomechanical processing on evolution of carbon nanotube suspended in oleum 623 various phases in Ti–Nb alloys 1421 Transverse

TiO2 Hot pressing effect on (Bi0⋅25Sb0⋅75)2Te3 mechanical and Nanocrystalline TiO2 preparation by microwave route and thermoelectric properties 1591 nature of anatase–rutile phase transition in nano TiO2 1163 Transverse magnetic field Photocatalytic degradation of reactive black-5 dye using TiO2 Dynamic characteristics of multi-walled carbon nanotubes impregnated ZSM-5 551 under a transverse magnetic field 45 Solid-state titania-based gas sensor for liquefied petroleum Tricalcium silicate gas detection at room temperature 1639 In vitro bioactivity and cytocompatibility of tricalcium TiO2 nanotube arrays silicate 1151 Synthesis and characterization of polythiophene-modified TSDC TiO2 nanotube arrays 1173 Modeling of thermally stimulated depolarization current Titania (TSDC) using dipole–dipole interaction concept 365 Visible light photocatalytic properties of novel molybdenum TTIP treated carbon nanotube/titania composites 543 Preparation of titanium diboride powders from titanium Gel–sol synthesis and aging effect on highly crystalline alkoxide and boron carbide powder 883 anatase nanopowder 1189 Tungsten oxide Titanium Formation of nanoscale tungsten oxide structures and Structural characteristics of titanium coating on copper colouration characteristics 435 substrates 483 Twinning Effect of thin Mo2C layer on thermal stability of Si/SiO2/ Annealing twins in a multifunctional beta Ti–Nb–Ta–Zr–O Ti/Cu system 1611 alloy 1435 Titanium alloy Annealing twins in a multifunctional beta Ti–Nb–Ta–Zr–O Ultrafine fibre alloy 1435 Preparation of ultrafine poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) Titanium diboride fibres via electrospinning 531 Preparation of titanium diboride powders from titanium Ultrasonic alkoxide and boron carbide powder 883 Determination of elastic modulus in nickel alloy from Titanium implants ultrasonic measurements 323 Formation of hydroxyapatite coating on titanium at 200°C Ultraviolet ray through pulsed laser deposition followed by hydrothermal Rayleigh like scattering from silica–titania core-shell treatment 389 particles and their application in protection against harmful Tool wear ultraviolet rays 199 Drilling analysis of coir–fibre-reinforced polyester com- UV-visible posites 1563 D.C. conductivity and spectroscopic studies of polyaniline Torque doped with binary dopant ZrOCl2/AgI 1237 Drilling analysis of coir–fibre-reinforced polyester com- UV-Visible spectroscopy posites 1563 Synthesis of copper nanoparticles in polycarbonate by ion Toughness implantation 645 Plasma nitriding of AISI 52100 ball bearing steel and effect of heat treatment on nitrided layer 153 Toxicity studies van der Waals force Synthesis and characterization of fluorophore attached silver Dynamic characteristics of multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanoparticles 639 under a transverse magnetic field 45 Tramadol Vanadate 2+ 3+ Synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone/acrylic Combustion synthesis of Eu and Dy activated Sr3(VO4)2 acid (PCL/AA) hydrogel for controlled drug delivery 1537 phosphor for LEDs 557 Transient current Vapour pressure Transient charging and discharging current study in pure PVF Estimation of vapour pressure and partial pressure of and PVF/PVDF fluoro polyblends for application in micro- subliming compounds by low-pressure thermogravimetry electronics 105 1633 Index 1781

Vascularization MgAl2O4-γ-Al2O3 solid solution interaction: mathematical Tissue-engineered triphasic ceramic coated hydroxyapatite framework and phase separation of α-Al2O3 at high induced bone formation and vascularization at an extra- temperature 859 skeletal site in a rat model 1721 Structural, dielectric and electrical properties of Vibration damping CaBa4SmTi3Nb7O30 ferroelectric ceramic 907 Temperature dependent damping studies of Ni–Mn–Ga Synthesis, structure and low temperature study of electric polymer composites 739 transport and magnetic properties of GdSr2MnCrO7 1089 Vinyl acetate–ethylene Computation of X-ray powder diffractograms of cement Preparation of semi-IPN (BA–VAc–VAE) by emulsion components and its application to phase analysis and polymerization and its properties investigation 1531 hydration performance of OPC cement 1137 Visible light Morphology, thermal, electrical and electrochemical stability Visible light photocatalytic properties of novel molybdenum of nano aluminium-oxide-filled polyvinyl alcohol composite treated carbon nanotube/titania composites 543 gel electrolyte 1297 VLS Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of acicular α- Synthesis and investigation of optical properties of ZnS Fe2O3 nanoparticles 1313 nanostructures 287 Barium ferrite nanoparticles prepared by self-propagating low-temperature combustion method and its characterization Waterborne acrylic surface coatings 1319 Performance of waterborne acrylic surface coatings on wood Synthesis and characterization of zinc ferrite nanoparticles impregnated with Cu-ethanolamine preservatives 113 obtained by self-propagating low-temperature combustion Waveguides method 1325 Photonic crystal waveguides by direct writing of e-beam on Effect of thermomechanical processing on evolution of self-assembled photonic crystals 383 various phases in Ti–Nb alloys 1421 WAXS, fibre X-ray diffraction technique Changes in microstructural parameters of NB4D2 silk fibres Post irradiated microstructural characterization of Zr–1Nb due to electron irradiation: X-ray line profile analysis 1583 alloy by X-ray diffraction technique and positron annihilation Wear spectroscopy 507 Effect of oil and oil with graphite on tribological properties X-ray methods of glass filled PTFE polymer composites 1003 Effect of temperature and time on solvothermal synthesis of Effect of aging treatment on wear properties and electrical tetragonal BaTiO3 19 conductivity of Cu–Cr–Zr alloy 1465 Effect of size of fly ash particle on enhancement of mullite Wear rate content and glass formation 1663 Tribological effects of polymer surface modification through X-ray spectroscopy plastic deformation 1549 Growth of strontium oxalate crystals in agar–agar gel 377 Welding parameters XRD Determination of optimum welding parameters in connecting Structure and electric transport properties of LnSr2FeTiO7 high alloyed X53CrMnNiN219 and X45CrSi93 steels by (Ln = La, Nd and Gd) 149 friction welding 815 Synthesis and investigation of optical properties of ZnS White light emission nanostructures 287 Synthesis of one-dimensional N-doped Ga2O3 nanostructures: Morphological and humidity sensing characteristics of SnO2– different morphologies and different mechanisms 1331 CuO, SnO2–Fe2O3 and SnO2–SbO2 nanocooxides 689 Willemite (Zn2SiO4) Effect of annealing on phase transition in poly(vinylidene Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of fluoride) films prepared using polar solvent 727 (Zn1–xMgx)2SiO4 ceramics 921 Infrared spectra, Raman laser, XRD, DSC/TGA and SEM investigations on preparations of selenium metal (Sb2O3, Ga2O3, SnO and HgO) oxides and lead carbonate with pure X-ray analysis grade using acetamide precursors 873 Study of structural transformations and phases formation Synthesis and photoluminescence characterization of Ce3+ 3+ upon calcination of Zn–Ni–Al hydrotalcite nanosheets 183 and Dy activated ALa (WO4)2 (A = Na and Li) novel X-ray diffraction phosphors 1119 Dielectric relaxation behaviour of Sr2SbMnO6 ceramics Low-firing Li2ZnTi3O8 microwave dielectric ceramics with fabricated from nanocrystalline powders prepared by molten BaCu(B2O5) additive 1233 salt synthesis 53 D.C. conductivity and spectroscopic studies of polyaniline Effect of ion beam irradiation on metal particle doped doped with binary dopant ZrOCl2/AgI 1237 polymer composite 81 Hydration behaviour of synthetic saponite at variable relative Effect of low level substitution of Sr–Ba on transport and humidity 1263 magnetic behaviour of La0⋅67Ca0⋅33MnO3 121 Dielectric behaviour of Pb-substituted BZT ceramics 1401 Structural characteristics of titanium coating on copper Effect of complexing salt on conductivity of PVC/PEO substrates 483 polymer blend electrolytes 1525 Thermoluminescence properties of γ-irradiated Bi doped BaS Solid-state titania-based gas sensor for liquefied petroleum nanostructures 683 gas detection at room temperature 1639 1782 Index

YBaCuO superconductor Structural and optical properties of zinc sulphide–polyvinyl XRD spectra of new YBaCuO superconductors 1053 alcohol (ZnS–PVA) nanocomposite thin films: effect of Zn Yellow peak source concentration 1285 2+ Cost-effective electrostatic-sprayed SrAl2O4:Eu phosphor Zircon flour (commercially available) coatings by using salted sol–gel derived solution 1059 Synthesis and characterization of mixture of nanozirconia and Y–Si–Al–O–N nanosilica obtained from commercially available zircon flour Crystallization and microstructures of Y–Si–Al–O–N glass– by sol–gel method 1339 ceramics containing main crystal phase Y3Al5O12 767 ZnAl2O4 spinel Yttrium titanate Preparation and characterization of solid-state sintered alu- Synthesis and characterization of pyrochlore-type yttrium minum-doped zinc oxide with different alumina contents 477 titanate nanoparticles by modified sol–gel method 429 Zn–Co Corrosion resistant Zn–Co alloy coatings deposited using saw-tooth current pulse 1699 ZnCO3 Zeolite beta Unusual route for preparation of manganese(II), cobalt(II), Nonionic emulsion-mediated synthesis of zeolite beta 755 zinc(II) and cadmium(II) carbonate compounds: synthesis Zeolite nanocrystals and spectroscopic characterizations 853 Emulsion-based synthesis of NaA zeolite nanocrystals and its Zn–Ni coatings integration towards NaA membranes 651 Electrolytic deposition and corrosion resistance of Zn–Ni Zeolite ZSM-5 coatings obtained from sulphate–chloride bath 997 Nonionic emulsion-mediated synthesis of zeolite beta 755 ZnS nanowires Zinc Synthesis and investigation of optical properties of ZnS Inhibition effects of acetyl coumarines and thiazole nanostructures 287 derivatives on corrosion of zinc in acidic medium 571 ZnS:Cu nanocrystals Zinc ferrite Synthesis, surface characterization and optical properties of Synthesis and characterization of zinc ferrite nanoparticles 3-thiopropionic acid capped ZnS:Cu nanocrystals 1077 obtained by self-propagating low-temperature combustion Zn–V–Mn-based varistors method 1325 Effect of Mn doping on electrical properties and accelerated Zinc oxide ageing behaviours of ternary ZVM varistors 1385 Lattice dynamical investigations on Zn diffusion in zinc z-Scan oxide 371 Synthesis and nonlinear optical characterization of new 1,3,4- Zinc sulphide oxadiazoles 887 A facile synthesis of ZnS nanocrystallites by pyrolysis of ZSM-5 single molecule precursors, Zn (cinnamtscz)2 and ZnCl2 Photocatalytic degradation of reactive black-5 dye using TiO2 (cinnamtsczH)2 667 impregnated ZSM-5 551