1. OPTICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS OF THIN FILMS
Investigating the optical properties of thin films and nanostructures, including optical absorption studies, bandgap studies, Urbach energy, and optical constants (extinction coefficient and refractive index) using UV-Vis spectroscopy. Synthesis of multi-types of optical thin films and nanostructures, including metal oxides, metal sulfides, and polymers for optoelectronic application.
2. ELECTRICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS OF THIN FILMS
Investigating the electrical properties of thin films and nanostructures, including resistance, sheet resistance, resistivity, and conductivity using 4-point probe. Synthesis of multi-types of electrical thin films and nanostructures, including metal oxides, metal sulfides, and polymers for electronic applications.
3. CHARACTERIZATIONS FOR THIN FILMS AND NANOSTRUCTURES
Investigating the crystal structure using XRD patterns by determining many parameters, such as lattice constants, crystallite size, dislocation density, strain, crystallite density, average residual stress, total internal stress, interfacial tension, and strain energy density.
Investigating the chemical structure using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF).
Investigating the excitation and emission of samples with a certain wavelength of light (fluorescence spectroscopy).
Investigating the thermal properties using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
Investigating the morphological properties using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and water contact angle measurements.
Investigating the electrical potential at the slipping plane of a particle in a suspension (Zeta potential).
4. USING NANOSTRUCTURES IN DIFFERENT ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Developing and enhancing metal oxides and metal sulfides nanostructures for many applications, including photocatalytic
degradation and fluorescence applications.
5. BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Developing and enhancing nanostructures for antimicrobial, anticancer applications, and drug delivery.
6. CATALYTIC DEGRADATION USING UV-Vis LIGHT ON POISING MATERIALS AND THEIR ENHANCMENT BY NPs.
Catalytic Degradation of Toxic Materials Using UV-Vis Light and Their Enhancement with Nanoparticles