The role of using frits in developing glazes for ceramics has increasingly received attention across a number of industrial ceramics fields in recent years. Over the past decade, the link between using frits for devel...The role of using frits in developing glazes for ceramics has increasingly received attention across a number of industrial ceramics fields in recent years. Over the past decade, the link between using frits for developing ceramics glazes and the reduction of financial costs has been at the center of much attention. Determining the impact of using frits in the local ceramics industry in Oman is important for the future study of this creative field. Using imported ready-made glazes, despite their long commercial success, is associated with a number of problems, including a shortage of suppliers, high costs, and logistical difficulties. Consequently, there is an urgent need to address the importance of developing glazes locally to help establish some workable solutions for the aforementioned problems. To date, no research studies have investigated using local Omani earthenware clays to make glazes by combining them with commercial frits using empirical laboratory methodologies. By developing low temperature chemical glaze recipes, the main aim of this study is to explore the possibilities of using Omani earthenware clays (OECs) and frits to create glazes that are suitable for local Omani ceramic works.展开更多
The ability of Omani local pottery earthenware to accept low- and medium-temperature fired glazes can face technical difficulties. The impurities included in the clays extracted from local fields, especially iron oxid...The ability of Omani local pottery earthenware to accept low- and medium-temperature fired glazes can face technical difficulties. The impurities included in the clays extracted from local fields, especially iron oxide, are a noted weakness that affects painting the local pottery with shiny, opaque, or matte glazes. Previously published research conducted by the researcher on Omani earthenware clays focused on finding a special transparent, shiny, and stable glazing recipe, but few studies have provided matte and opaque glazing recipes that are technically suitable for local Omani clays. By using laboratory-based experimental methodology, this research will investigate the possibility of using White Zircon Borax Frit (WZBF) to develop matte and opaque stable glazes that are suitable with local Omani pottery clay bodies. In the end of this experimental research, the purpose of this project is to develop applicable glazing recipes to be used for painting pots made by Omani clays.展开更多
This paper reports the optical and electrical properties of electrochemically deposited polyaniline （PANI）/cerium oxide（CeO;） hybrid nano-composite film onto indium-tin-oxide（ITO） glass substrate.UV-visible spec...This paper reports the optical and electrical properties of electrochemically deposited polyaniline （PANI）/cerium oxide（CeO;） hybrid nano-composite film onto indium-tin-oxide（ITO） glass substrate.UV-visible spectroscopy andⅠ-Ⅴcharacteristic were performed to study the optical and electrical parameters of the electrochemically deposited film.The film exhibited a strong absorption below 400 nm（3.10 eV） with a well defined absorbance peak at around 285 nm（4.35 eV）.The estimated band gap of the CeO;sample was 3.44 eV,higher than bulk CeO;powder（E;= 3.19 eV） due to the quantum confinement effect.Optical and electrochemical characteristics indicated that the electrical properties of PANI/CeO;hybrid nanocomposite film arc dominated by PANI doping.展开更多
The banking industry has undergone significant shifts as innovations have enabled new banking services and created new customer requirements.While banks strive to incorporate innovation and change systems,they also fa...The banking industry has undergone significant shifts as innovations have enabled new banking services and created new customer requirements.While banks strive to incorporate innovation and change systems,they also face various obstacles.The primary aim of this qualitative exploratory case study is to determine the key perceived barriers to change and innovation in a Jordanian commercial case bank from the perspective of senior management.Nuanced interpretations were investigated,resulting in new insights that have not been previously obtained from research in this field.The analysis used a qualitative systematic approach to grounded theory articulation that inductively generated new concepts while adhering to highly rigorous standards.The methodology was based on interviews with eight senior managers.The emergent findings revealed that high bureaucracy,lack of communication,lack of employee involvement,middle managers'resistance,and risk aversion were major barriers to innovation and change.Overall,this study contributes to developing a thorough understanding of top managers'perceptions of barriers to innovation and change and offers managers and practitioners guidance on improving organizational conditions to support innovation and change in the banking industry.Finally,this study provides avenues for future research in this area.展开更多
Sol-gel-derived nanoporous ZnO film has been successfully deposited on glass substrate at 200 °C and subsequently annealed at different temperatures of 300, 400 and 600 °C. Atomic force micrographs demonstra...Sol-gel-derived nanoporous ZnO film has been successfully deposited on glass substrate at 200 °C and subsequently annealed at different temperatures of 300, 400 and 600 °C. Atomic force micrographs demonstrated that the film was crack-free, and that granular nanoparticles were homogenously distributed on the film surface. The average grain size of the nanoparticles and RMS roughness of the scanned surface area was 10 nm and 13.6 nm, respectively, which is due to the high porosity of the film. Photoluminescence （PL） spectra of the nanoporous ZnO film at room temperature show a diffused band, which might be due to an increased amount of oxygen va- cancies on the lattice surface. The observed results of the nanoporous ZnO film indicates a promising application in the development of electrochemical biosensors due to the porosity of film enhancing the higher loading of biomacromolecules （enzyme and proteins）.展开更多
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy （LIBS） technique has been applied to inves- tigate two different types of bacteria, Escherichia coli （B1） and Micrococcus luteus （B2） deposited on glass slides using Spectrol...Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy （LIBS） technique has been applied to inves- tigate two different types of bacteria, Escherichia coli （B1） and Micrococcus luteus （B2） deposited on glass slides using Spectrolaser 7000. LIBS spectra were analyzed using spectrolaser software. LIBS spectrum of glass substrate was compared with bacteria spectra. Ca, Mg, Na, K, P, S, C1, Fe, A1, Mn, Cu, C, H and CN-band appeared in bacterial samples in air. Two carbon lines at 193.02 nm, 247.88 nm and one hydrogen line at 656.28 nm with intensity ratios of 1.9, 1.83 and 1.53 appeared in bacterial samples B1 and B2 respectively. Carbon and hydrogen are the important components of the bio-samples like bacteria and other cancer cells. Investigation on LIBS spectra of the samples in He and Ar atmospheres is also presented. Ni lines appeared only in B2 sample in Ar atmosphere. From the present experimental results we are able to show that LIBS technique has a potential in the identification and discrimination of different types of bacteria.展开更多
Ammonium vanadate with bronze structure(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10))is a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity and low cost.However,the extraction of NH^(+)_(4) at a high voltage du...Ammonium vanadate with bronze structure(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10))is a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity and low cost.However,the extraction of NH^(+)_(4) at a high voltage during charge/discharge processes leads to irreversible reaction and structure degradation.In this work,partial NH^(+)_(4) ions were pre-removed from NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) through heat treatment;NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) nanosheets were directly grown on carbon cloth through hydrothermal method.Defi-cient NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)(denoted as NVO),with enlarged interlayer spacing,facilitated fast zinc ions transport and high storage capacity and ensured the highly reversible electrochemical reaction and the good stability of layered structure.The NVO nanosheets delivered a high specific capac-ity of 457 mAh g^(−1) at a current density of 100 mA g^(−1) and a capacity retention of 81%over 1000 cycles at 2 A g^(−1).The initial Coulombic efficiency of NVO could reach up to 97%compared to 85%of NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) and maintain almost 100%during cycling,indicating the high reaction reversibility in NVO electrode.展开更多
V^(4+)-rich V_(2)O_(5)/carbon aerogel(V^(4+)-V_(2)O_(5)/CA)composites were synthesized as electrode materials for supercapacitors via in-situ hydrolysis-condensation processing.Carbon aerogel(CA)promotes the depositio...V^(4+)-rich V_(2)O_(5)/carbon aerogel(V^(4+)-V_(2)O_(5)/CA)composites were synthesized as electrode materials for supercapacitors via in-situ hydrolysis-condensation processing.Carbon aerogel(CA)promotes the deposition of amorphous vanadium oxide and catalyzes the crystallization of V^(4+)-rich V_(2)O_(5)nanosheets at much reduced temperature.With a uniform distribution of V_(2)O_(5)nanosheets in CA,the special structure provides a large specific area and reactive sites.CA also synergistically improves the electrical conductivity and structural integrity.In addition,rich V^(4+) would enhance the intrinsic electrical conductivity of V_(2)O_(5),promote ion diffusion and catalyze the electrochemical reactions.Consequently,V^(4+)-V_(2)O_(5)/CA exhibits much enhanced specific capacitance(405 F g^(-1) at 0.5 A g^(-1)),high energy density(56 W h kg^(-1) with a power density of 250 W kg^(-1))and long cycle life(96%capacitance retention after 40,000 cycles).展开更多
文摘The role of using frits in developing glazes for ceramics has increasingly received attention across a number of industrial ceramics fields in recent years. Over the past decade, the link between using frits for developing ceramics glazes and the reduction of financial costs has been at the center of much attention. Determining the impact of using frits in the local ceramics industry in Oman is important for the future study of this creative field. Using imported ready-made glazes, despite their long commercial success, is associated with a number of problems, including a shortage of suppliers, high costs, and logistical difficulties. Consequently, there is an urgent need to address the importance of developing glazes locally to help establish some workable solutions for the aforementioned problems. To date, no research studies have investigated using local Omani earthenware clays to make glazes by combining them with commercial frits using empirical laboratory methodologies. By developing low temperature chemical glaze recipes, the main aim of this study is to explore the possibilities of using Omani earthenware clays (OECs) and frits to create glazes that are suitable for local Omani ceramic works.
文摘The ability of Omani local pottery earthenware to accept low- and medium-temperature fired glazes can face technical difficulties. The impurities included in the clays extracted from local fields, especially iron oxide, are a noted weakness that affects painting the local pottery with shiny, opaque, or matte glazes. Previously published research conducted by the researcher on Omani earthenware clays focused on finding a special transparent, shiny, and stable glazing recipe, but few studies have provided matte and opaque glazing recipes that are technically suitable for local Omani clays. By using laboratory-based experimental methodology, this research will investigate the possibility of using White Zircon Borax Frit (WZBF) to develop matte and opaque stable glazes that are suitable with local Omani pottery clay bodies. In the end of this experimental research, the purpose of this project is to develop applicable glazing recipes to be used for painting pots made by Omani clays.
文摘This paper reports the optical and electrical properties of electrochemically deposited polyaniline （PANI）/cerium oxide（CeO;） hybrid nano-composite film onto indium-tin-oxide（ITO） glass substrate.UV-visible spectroscopy andⅠ-Ⅴcharacteristic were performed to study the optical and electrical parameters of the electrochemically deposited film.The film exhibited a strong absorption below 400 nm（3.10 eV） with a well defined absorbance peak at around 285 nm（4.35 eV）.The estimated band gap of the CeO;sample was 3.44 eV,higher than bulk CeO;powder（E;= 3.19 eV） due to the quantum confinement effect.Optical and electrochemical characteristics indicated that the electrical properties of PANI/CeO;hybrid nanocomposite film arc dominated by PANI doping.
文摘The banking industry has undergone significant shifts as innovations have enabled new banking services and created new customer requirements.While banks strive to incorporate innovation and change systems,they also face various obstacles.The primary aim of this qualitative exploratory case study is to determine the key perceived barriers to change and innovation in a Jordanian commercial case bank from the perspective of senior management.Nuanced interpretations were investigated,resulting in new insights that have not been previously obtained from research in this field.The analysis used a qualitative systematic approach to grounded theory articulation that inductively generated new concepts while adhering to highly rigorous standards.The methodology was based on interviews with eight senior managers.The emergent findings revealed that high bureaucracy,lack of communication,lack of employee involvement,middle managers'resistance,and risk aversion were major barriers to innovation and change.Overall,this study contributes to developing a thorough understanding of top managers'perceptions of barriers to innovation and change and offers managers and practitioners guidance on improving organizational conditions to support innovation and change in the banking industry.Finally,this study provides avenues for future research in this area.
文摘Sol-gel-derived nanoporous ZnO film has been successfully deposited on glass substrate at 200 °C and subsequently annealed at different temperatures of 300, 400 and 600 °C. Atomic force micrographs demonstrated that the film was crack-free, and that granular nanoparticles were homogenously distributed on the film surface. The average grain size of the nanoparticles and RMS roughness of the scanned surface area was 10 nm and 13.6 nm, respectively, which is due to the high porosity of the film. Photoluminescence （PL） spectra of the nanoporous ZnO film at room temperature show a diffused band, which might be due to an increased amount of oxygen va- cancies on the lattice surface. The observed results of the nanoporous ZnO film indicates a promising application in the development of electrochemical biosensors due to the porosity of film enhancing the higher loading of biomacromolecules （enzyme and proteins）.
基金supported by King Saud University,Deanship of Scientific Research,College of Science Research Center
文摘Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy （LIBS） technique has been applied to inves- tigate two different types of bacteria, Escherichia coli （B1） and Micrococcus luteus （B2） deposited on glass slides using Spectrolaser 7000. LIBS spectra were analyzed using spectrolaser software. LIBS spectrum of glass substrate was compared with bacteria spectra. Ca, Mg, Na, K, P, S, C1, Fe, A1, Mn, Cu, C, H and CN-band appeared in bacterial samples in air. Two carbon lines at 193.02 nm, 247.88 nm and one hydrogen line at 656.28 nm with intensity ratios of 1.9, 1.83 and 1.53 appeared in bacterial samples B1 and B2 respectively. Carbon and hydrogen are the important components of the bio-samples like bacteria and other cancer cells. Investigation on LIBS spectra of the samples in He and Ar atmospheres is also presented. Ni lines appeared only in B2 sample in Ar atmosphere. From the present experimental results we are able to show that LIBS technique has a potential in the identification and discrimination of different types of bacteria.
基金This work was supported by the National Science Foundation(CBET-1803256)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51772267)+3 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0401501)the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2020C01004)The author acknowledges the financial support from China Scholarship Council(No.201906320198)2019 Zhejiang University Academic Award for Outstanding Doctoral Candidates.
文摘Ammonium vanadate with bronze structure(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10))is a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity and low cost.However,the extraction of NH^(+)_(4) at a high voltage during charge/discharge processes leads to irreversible reaction and structure degradation.In this work,partial NH^(+)_(4) ions were pre-removed from NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) through heat treatment;NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) nanosheets were directly grown on carbon cloth through hydrothermal method.Defi-cient NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)(denoted as NVO),with enlarged interlayer spacing,facilitated fast zinc ions transport and high storage capacity and ensured the highly reversible electrochemical reaction and the good stability of layered structure.The NVO nanosheets delivered a high specific capac-ity of 457 mAh g^(−1) at a current density of 100 mA g^(−1) and a capacity retention of 81%over 1000 cycles at 2 A g^(−1).The initial Coulombic efficiency of NVO could reach up to 97%compared to 85%of NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) and maintain almost 100%during cycling,indicating the high reaction reversibility in NVO electrode.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51872204,52072261,and 22011540379)Shanghai Sailing Program(21YF1430900)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0204600)Shanghai Social Development Science and Technology Project(20dz1201800)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(1803256)。
文摘V^(4+)-rich V_(2)O_(5)/carbon aerogel(V^(4+)-V_(2)O_(5)/CA)composites were synthesized as electrode materials for supercapacitors via in-situ hydrolysis-condensation processing.Carbon aerogel(CA)promotes the deposition of amorphous vanadium oxide and catalyzes the crystallization of V^(4+)-rich V_(2)O_(5)nanosheets at much reduced temperature.With a uniform distribution of V_(2)O_(5)nanosheets in CA,the special structure provides a large specific area and reactive sites.CA also synergistically improves the electrical conductivity and structural integrity.In addition,rich V^(4+) would enhance the intrinsic electrical conductivity of V_(2)O_(5),promote ion diffusion and catalyze the electrochemical reactions.Consequently,V^(4+)-V_(2)O_(5)/CA exhibits much enhanced specific capacitance(405 F g^(-1) at 0.5 A g^(-1)),high energy density(56 W h kg^(-1) with a power density of 250 W kg^(-1))and long cycle life(96%capacitance retention after 40,000 cycles).
