Need references to write about solar energy?

I would like to get some references to compare solar energy (photovoltaics) to other renewable energy resources.

29 May 2018 7,266 3 View

How can we effectively spin coat silver nanoparticle solution on top of ITO?

For the fabrication of organic solar cell with Ag nanoparticles, how can I effectively spin coat Ag NPs on top of ITO substrate. I have synthesized Ag NP and washed and stored into ethanol.

13 March 2016 4,355 2 View

How does XRD peak intensity relate to facets of nanocrystals?

In the case of silver nanocubes intense XRD peak is the (200). This intense peak is explained due to the presence of {100} facet. How these are...

15 October 2015 5,233 3 View

Can anyone provide some good references to study Mie theory?

I am try to study Mie theory to understand optical behavior of metal nano particles (spherical). I have to develop a computer program based on Mie theory to theoretically understand optical...

31 July 2015 3,958 10 View

Is there any good literature on reciprocal lattice?

I'm expecting some good references to get the concept of reciprocal lattice. How is it useful in the studies of crystal.

23 March 2015 6,856 4 View

How can we calculate thin film thickness from interference pattern?

I would like to know it is possible to find out thin film thickness from the reflectance pattern that have been taken from the UV-Vis spectrophotometer. I have read FFT numerical technique is...

22 August 2014 7,357 8 View

What is nanometer world limit diffraction phenomenon and how can we overcome this diffraction limit in nanostructures?

I would like to know why diffraction is limited by nano-world. I have read that plasmons can be used to overcome this diffraction limit in the nanometer world. I'm hoping some answers and some...

14 August 2014 4,783 4 View

Can anyone help me to perform a computational modelling of plasmonic effect on metal nanostructures using MEEP?

07 August 2014 6,243 4 View

Could anyone give some better references for Nanostructured organic solar cell?

I am expecting answer more specifically about why nano-structure is required for organic solar cell

17 July 2014 7,840 4 View

How can we explain interface region in bilayer organic solar cell is lower than that of bulk heterojunction?

In bilayer organic solar cell there has large contact between thin films of two organic material, then why the interface region is less than that of Bulk Heterojunction solar cell and other...

10 July 2014 7,776 10 View

What is your perception on using visual analysis or quantitative approaches to evaluate data from single-case research designs (n of 1 trials)?

Results of single-case research designs (i.e., n-of-1 trials) are often evaluated by visually inspecting the time-series graph and computing quantitative indices. A question our research team is...

03 March 2021 687 1 View

How to calculate average trend in maximum annual NDVI from MODIS?

I am wanting to calculate the average trend in maximum annual NDVI in Iceland from 2010-2020 using MODIS MYD13Q1 V6. How would I do this? I have currently inserted the NDVI bands from the MODIS...

02 March 2021 752 2 View

How to compare different concentrations of nanoparticles for characterization from ICP-MS?

I took measurements of different concentrations of 15 nm and 5 nm Au nano particle solutions. I'm trying to determine which concentration I measured gives the best reading overall. I also...

02 March 2021 7,626 1 View

Joint behaviour in Abaqus is not captured well?

I am working on roof joint and trying to simulate the behaviour in Abaqus. I am successful in running the model but the final graph does not follow the experimental curve in the negative direction...

01 March 2021 6,661 3 View

What are the new 2D nanomaterials were used for Silver nanoparticles stabilization?

In the stabilization of AgNPs are vital in current research interest. However, some of the 2D nano-materials like graphene oxide, MoS2, etc... previously used to stabilize it. But still they shown...

01 March 2021 2,207 3 View

How to address this issue in the analysis of Real-Time PCR results?

To dear Researchers, I was analyzing a series of concentration for estimation of Real-Time PCR efficiency. The concentration was 1:10. I used MS-excel to evaluate Slope. The result of slope was -8...

01 March 2021 8,683 4 View

How to modify Johnson cook equation in ABAQUS?

I wanted to add an extra parameter to the existing Johnson cook equation in the ABAQUS simulation. How to add those extra parameters. Ref: A modified Johnson-Cook material model with strain...

28 February 2021 4,841 3 View

How can we simulate an hyperelastic-viscoelastic behavor with Ansys APDL?

I am working on modeling and simulation of biomecanical material behaviour, I have succeded on simulating skin using anisotropic hyperelastic material, on APDL and in our lab's finite element...

28 February 2021 552 3 View

How to find the right number of integration points in second order 3d finite elements?

I am familiar with finite element simulations and numerical schemes like the Gauss Legendre quadrature. I also know that the Gauss integration yields exact values for polynomials up to degree 2n-1...

27 February 2021 6,818 3 View

What is the best way to calculate the angles of twist for concrete columns subjected to torsional moment using finite element software?

In Finite element software like ANSYS , there is difficulty in obtaining direct results of twisting of concrete members because SOLID65 which is the unique element designed to represent concrete...

26 February 2021 3,806 2 View