No / A novel multi-standard dual-wide band filter with a compact size of only 8.8 mm by 16.8mm is designed and developed for transceiver devices. The proposed filter has a fundamental bandwidth of 1.6GHz with fractional bandwidth (FBW) of 29.7% centered at the 5.4GHz band, and second bandwidth of 300.0MHz with FBW of 3.6% centered at the 8.15GHz band. The basic dual-wide bandwidth is attributed to the interaction of the novel modified polygon pair and upper stub loaded stepped impedance resonator. Moreover, the added down stub loaded stepped impedance resonator (SLSIR) further enhances the pass band performance by widening the bandwidth and optimizing reflection coefficient performance considerably. To validate the proposed ideas, the multi-standard filter is designed and simulated by Ansoft HFSS software. The simulated results agree well with the theory predictions. The featured broad bandwidths over two frequency bands and the miniaturized size of the proposed filter make it very promising for applications in future multi-standard wireless communication.

The present thesis describes the synthesis and characterization of magnesium, copper, and iron complexes and their application in the MOCVD (Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition) process, as well as the synthesis and characterization of yttrium and gadolinium complexes and their use as spin-coating precursors for metal oxide thin layer formation. The objective of this scientific work is the development of the family of bis(β-ketoiminato) magnesium(II) complexes and a series of heteroleptic β-ketoiminato copper(II) precursors for the formation of magnesium oxide and copper/copper oxide layers by using the MOCVD process. Modifications of the ketoiminato ligands affect the physical and chemical properties of the respective complexes. Another central theme of this work is the development of β-diketonato iron(III) complexes for the deposition of carbon-free gamma- and alpha-Fe2O3 layers via MOCVD. The thermal behavior and vapor pressure of the precursors could be influenced by the variation of the β-diketonate ligands. In addition, the synthesis and characterization of yttrium and gadolinium β-diketonates and their use as spin-coating precursors are described. Field-effect transistors were successfully fabricated by the deposition of carbon nanotubes on top of the Y2O3 films.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar comparativamente a estabilidade primária e a longevidade de implantes de zircônia (Y-TZP) e titânio (Grau IV) após ciclagem termomecânica (CTM). Foram obtidos 40 implantes de cada material que foram instalados em osso artificial e separados em grupos (n=10) segundo o material, a realização de ciclagem termomecânica e o ensaio realizado: Titânio - G1 (ensaio de torque de remoção); G2 (ensaio de arrancamento); G3 (CTM + ensaio de torque de remoção); G4 (CFTM + ensaio de arrancamento); e Zircônia - G5 (ensaio de torque de remoção); G6 (ensaio de arrancamento); G7 (CTM + ensaio de torque de remoção); G8 (CTM + ensaio de arrancamento). O equipamento de ciclagem mecânica foi configurado com carga de 133 N, frequência de 120 ciclos por minuto (2 Hz), totalizando 2.000.000 ciclos em cada espécime. A ciclagem térmica foi realizada com temperatura entre 5ºC, 37ºC e 55ºC. Após os ensaios mecânicos, os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística (2-way ANOVA, teste de Bonferroni, p<0,05) e verificou-se que houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p<0,05) entre os implantes de titânio e zircônia, independente do tratamento utilizado, tanto para o torque de remoção quanto para a foça máxima de arrancamento. Os implantes de titânio mostraram maiores valores de torque de remoção e força de arrancamento comparado aos implantes de zircônia (p<0,05). Verificou-se também que a ciclagem termomecânica foi significante apenas para o ensaio de arrancamento quando utilizados implantes de titânio. Conclui-se que a estabilidade primária de implantes de titânio foi maior do que implantes de zircônia e que a ciclagem termomecânica foi um fator significativo apenas para a longevidade dos implantes de titânio. / The aim of this study was to assess comparatively the primary stability and longevity of zirconia (Y-TZP) and titanium (Grade IV) implants after thermomechanical cyclic (CTF). Forty implants to each material were obtained, installed in artificial bone and separated into groups (n=10) according to the material, the conducting of thermomechanical cyclic and the test submitted: Titanium - G1 (removal torque); G2 (pullout test); G3 (CTF + removal torque); G4 (TCF + pullout test); Zirconia - G5 (removal torque); G6 (pullout test); G7 (CTF + removal torque); G8 (CTF + pullout test). The mechanical cyclic testing machine was programmed to apply a load of 133 N, frequency of 120 cycles per minute (2 Hz) and a total of 2,000,000 cycles in each specimen. The thermocycling was set with a temperature between 5°C, 37ºC and 55ºC. After the mechanical tests, the data were subjected to statistical analysis (2-way ANOVA, Bonferroni test, p <0,05) and the results showed statistically significant difference (p <0.05) between zirconia and titanium implants, regardless of treatment used, for both removal torque and pullout tests. Titanium implants showed higher removal torque and pullout strength, which was statistically significant (p <0,05) compared with zirconia implants. It was also found that the thermomechanical cyclic was only significant for pullout test when used titanium implants. It was concluded that primary stability of titanium implants is higher than zirconia implants and the thermomechanical cyclic was a significant factor only for the longevity of titanium implants.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar comparativamente a estabilidade primária e a longevidade de implantes de zircônia (Y-TZP) e titânio (Grau IV) após ciclagem termomecânica (CTM). Foram obtidos 40 implantes de cada material que foram instalados em osso artificial e separados em grupos (n=10) segundo o material, a realização de ciclagem termomecânica e o ensaio realizado: Titânio - G1 (ensaio de torque de remoção); G2 (ensaio de arrancamento); G3 (CTM + ensaio de torque de remoção); G4 (CFTM + ensaio de arrancamento); e Zircônia - G5 (ensaio de torque de remoção); G6 (ensaio de arrancamento); G7 (CTM + ensaio de torque de remoção); G8 (CTM + ensaio de arrancamento). O equipamento de ciclagem mecânica foi configurado com carga de 133 N, frequência de 120 ciclos por minuto (2 Hz), totalizando 2.000.000 ciclos em cada espécime. A ciclagem térmica foi realizada com temperatura entre 5ºC, 37ºC e 55ºC. Após os ensaios mecânicos, os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística (2-way ANOVA, teste de Bonferroni, p<0,05) e verificou-se que houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p<0,05) entre os implantes de titânio e zircônia, independente do tratamento utilizado, tanto para o torque de remoção quanto para a foça máxima de arrancamento. Os implantes de titânio mostraram maiores valores de torque de remoção e força de arrancamento comparado aos implantes de zircônia (p<0,05). Verificou-se também que a ciclagem termomecânica foi significante apenas para o ensaio de arrancamento quando utilizados implantes de titânio. Conclui-se que a estabilidade primária de implantes de titânio foi maior do que implantes de zircônia e que a ciclagem termomecânica foi um fator significativo apenas para a longevidade dos implantes de titânio. / The aim of this study was to assess comparatively the primary stability and longevity of zirconia (Y-TZP) and titanium (Grade IV) implants after thermomechanical cyclic (CTF). Forty implants to each material were obtained, installed in artificial bone and separated into groups (n=10) according to the material, the conducting of thermomechanical cyclic and the test submitted: Titanium - G1 (removal torque); G2 (pullout test); G3 (CTF + removal torque); G4 (TCF + pullout test); Zirconia - G5 (removal torque); G6 (pullout test); G7 (CTF + removal torque); G8 (CTF + pullout test). The mechanical cyclic testing machine was programmed to apply a load of 133 N, frequency of 120 cycles per minute (2 Hz) and a total of 2,000,000 cycles in each specimen. The thermocycling was set with a temperature between 5°C, 37ºC and 55ºC. After the mechanical tests, the data were subjected to statistical analysis (2-way ANOVA, Bonferroni test, p <0,05) and the results showed statistically significant difference (p <0.05) between zirconia and titanium implants, regardless of treatment used, for both removal torque and pullout tests. Titanium implants showed higher removal torque and pullout strength, which was statistically significant (p <0,05) compared with zirconia implants. It was also found that the thermomechanical cyclic was only significant for pullout test when used titanium implants. It was concluded that primary stability of titanium implants is higher than zirconia implants and the thermomechanical cyclic was a significant factor only for the longevity of titanium implants.

Dans le cadre d'une recherche de cristaux scintillateurs détecteurs de rayonnements X ou une étude de la luminescence du cérium et du praséodyme dans des composés fluorés denses à été effectuée. L'émission de Ce3+ dans les fluorures BaThF6 et Ba4y3F1-7 présenté pour une excitation directe dans ses niveaux 5d une probabilité radiative élevée, même à forte concentration. L'utilisation du rayonnement synchrotron a permis de déterminer les différents mécanismes d'excitation de l'ion Ce3+. Ce dernier peut-être en particulier excité par une émission intrinsèque au réseau de type cross-luminescence à déclin ultra-rapide (1 ns) mise en évidence dans les deux réseaux. La croissance cristalline de BaThF6:Ce et la caractérisation des propriétés de scintillation ont été entreprises. Une luminescence de l'ion CeS3+ jusqu'à température ambiante a été observée pour la première fois dans des composés fluorés à base d'ion à doublet 6S2. Le rendement est cependant affecté par une forte extinction thermique, conséquence de la proximité des niveaux émetteurs 5D et de la bande de conduction. Dans certains fluorés à champ cristallin fort (elpasolites et Ba4Y3F1-7), la luminescence à déclin rapide 5d 4F de Pr3+ a été mise en évidence. Les mécanismes de scintillation de cet ion dans les elpasolites ont été étudiés.

La présence d'inhomogéneités chimiques (phases secondaires telles que BaCuO2, CuO, carbonates...) dans les céramiques YBa2Cu3O7-x non texturées pourrait expliquer en partie leurs limitations en transport de courant. Nous montrons que ces impuretés influent sur tout le cycle d'élaboration du matériau, depuis la synthèse de la poudre jusqu' a la céramique. La régéneration d'une poudre dégradée en milieu atmosphérique est analysée et discutée. Puis, une voie de synthèse originale utilisant le nitrate de baryum comme précurseur est développée. Le comportement magnétique en champ faible de céramiques issues de deux types de poudres, l' une contenant des carbonates, l'autre synthetisée par la voie oxy-nitrate a été déterminée en relation avec l'oxygène. Enfin, nous présentons une technique originale pouvant conduire a un matériau pur: l'analyse thermique a vitesse de transformation controlée.

It is well known that nanostructures possess unique electronic, optical, magnetic, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties that are often superior to traditional bulk materials. In particular, one dimensional (1D) nanostructured inorganic materials including nanofibres, nanotubes and nanobelts have attracted considerable attention due to their distinctive geometries, novel physical and chemical properties, combined effects and their applications to numerous areas. Metal ion doping is a promising technique which can be utilized to control the properties of materials by intentionally introducing impurities or defects into a material. γ-Alumina (Al2O3), is one of the most important oxides due to its high surface area, mesoporous properties, chemical and thermal properties and its broad applications in adsorbents, composite materials, ceramics, catalysts and catalyst supports. γ-Alumina has been studied intensively over a long period of time. Recently, considerable work has been carried out on the synthesis of 1D γ-alumina nanostructures under various hydrothermal conditions; however, research on the doping of alumina nanostructures has not been forthcoming. Boehmite (γ-AlOOH) is a crucial precursor for the preparation of γ-Alumina and the morphology and size of the resultant alumina can be manipulated by controlling the growth of AlOOH. Gallium (Ga) is in the same group in the periodic table as aluminum. β-Gallium (III) oxide (β-Ga2O3), a wide band gap semiconductor, has long been known to exhibit conduction, luminescence and catalytic properties. Numerous techniques have been employed on the synthesis of gallium oxide in the early research. However, these techniques are plagued by inevitable problems. It is of great interest to explore the synthesis of gallium oxide via a low temperature hydrothermal route, which is economically efficient and environmentally friendly. The overall objectives of this study were: 1) the investigation of the effect of dopants on the morphology, size and properties of metal ion doped 1D alumina nanostructures by introducing dopant to the AlOOH structure; 2) the investigation of impacts of hydrothermal conditions and surfactants on the crystal growth of gallium oxide nanostructures. To achieve the above objectives, trivalent metal elements such as iron, gallium and yttrium were employed as dopants in the study of doped alumina nanostructures. In addition, the effect of various parameters that may affect the growth of gallium oxide crystals including temperature, pH, and the experimental procedure as well as different types of surfactants were systematically investigated. The main contributions of this study are: 1) the systematic and in-depth investigation of the crystal growth and the morphology control of iron, gallium and yttrium doped boehmite (AlOOH) under varying hydrothermal conditions, as a result, a new soft-chemistry synthesis route for the preparation of one dimensional alumina/boehmite nanofibres and nanotubes was invented; 2) systematic investigation of the crystal growth and morphology and size changes of gallium oxide hydroxide (GaOOH) under varying hydrothermal conditions with and without surfactant at low temperature; We invented a green hydrothermal route for the preparation of α-GaOOH or β-GaOOH micro- to nano-scaled particles; invented a simple hydrothermal route for the direct preparation of γ-Ga2O3 from aqueous media at low temperature without any calcination. The study provided detailed synthesis routes as well as quantitative property data of final products which are necessary for their potential industrial applications in the future. The following are the main areas and findings presented in the study: • Fe doped boehmite nanostructures This work was undertaken at 120ºC using PEO surfactant through a hydrothermal synthesis route by adding fresh iron doped aluminium hydrate at regular intervals of 2 days. The effect of dopant iron, iron percentage and experimental procedure on the morphology and size of boehmite were systematically studied. Iron doped boehmite nanofibres were formed in all samples with iron contents no more than 10%. Nanosheets and nanotubes together with an iron rich phase were formed in 20% iron doped boehmite sample. A change in synthesis procedure resulted in the formation of hematite large crystals. The resultant nanomaterials were characterized by a combination of XRD, TEM, EDX, SAED and N2 adsorption analysis. • Growth of pure boehmite nanofibres/nanotubes The growth of pure boehmite nanofibres/nanotubes under different hydrothermal conditions at 100ºC with and without PEO surfactant was systematically studied to provide further information for the following studies of the growth of Ga and Y doped boehmite. Results showed that adding fresh aluminium hydrate precipitate in a regular interval resulted in the formation of a mixture of long and short 1D boehmite nanostructures rather than the formation of relatively longer nanofibres/nanotubes. The detailed discussion and mechanism on the growth of boehmite nanostructure were presented. The resultant boehmite samples were also characterized by N2 adsorption to provide further information on the surface properties to support the proposed mechanism. • Ga doped boehmite nanostructures Based on this study on the growth of pure boehmite nanofibre/nanotubes, gallium doped boehmite nanotubes were prepared via hydrothermal treatment at 100ºC in the presence of PEO surfactant without adding any fresh aluminium hydrate precipitate during the hydrothermal treatment. The effect of dopant gallium, gallium percentage, temperature and experimental procedure on the morphology and size of boehmite was systematically studied. Various morphologies of boehmite nanostructures were formed with the increase in the doping gallium content and the change in synthesis procedure. The resultant gallium doped boehmite nanostructures were characterized by TEM, XRD, EDX, SAED, N2 adsorption and TGA. • Y doped boehmite nanostructures Following the same synthesis route as that for gallium doped boehmite, yttrium doped boehmite nanostructures were prepared at 100ºC in the presence of PEO surfactant. From the study on iron and gallium doped boehmite nanostructures, it was noted both iron and gallium cannot grow with boehmite nanostructure if iron nitrate and gallium nitrate were not mixed with aluminium nitrate before dissolving in water, in particular, gallium and aluminium are 100% miscible. Therefore, it’s not necessary to study the mixing procedure or synthesis route on the formation of yttrium doped boehmite nanostructures in this work. The effect of dopant yttrium, yttrium percentage, temperature and surfactant on the morphology and size of boehmite were systematically studied. Nanofibres were formed in all samples with varying doped Y% treated at 100ºC; large Y(OH)3 crystals were also formed at high doping Y percentage. Treatment at elevated temperatures resulted in remarkable changes in size and morphology for samples with the same doping Y content. The resultant yttrium doped boehmite nanostructures were characterized by TEM, XRD, EDX, SAED, N2 adsorption and TGA. • The synthesis of Gallium oxide hydroxide and gallium oxide with surfactant In this study, the growth of gallium oxide hydroxide under various hydrothermal conditions in the presence of different types of surfactants was systematically studied. Nano- to micro-sized gallium oxide hydroxide was prepared. The effect of surfactant and synthesis procedure on the morphology of the resultant gallium oxide hydroxide was studied. β-gallium oxide nanorods were derived from gallium oxide hydroxide by calcination at 900ºC and the initial morphology was retained. γ-gallium oxide nanotubes up to 65 nm in length, with internal and external diameters of around 0.8 and 3.0 nm, were synthesized directly in solution with and without surfactant. The resultant nano- to micro-sized structures were characterized by XRD, TEM, SAED, EDX and N2 adsorption. • The synthesis of gallium oxide hydroxide without surfactant The aim of this study is to explore a green synthesis route for the preparation of gallium oxide hydroxide or gallium oxide via hydrothermal treatment at low temperature. Micro to nano sized GaOOH nanorods and particles were prepared under varying hydrothermal conditions without any surfactant. The resultant GaOOH nanomaterials were characterized by XRD, TEM, SAED, EDX, TG and FT-IR. The growth mechanism of GaOOH crystals was proposed.

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