Nano-structured morphological features of pulsed direct current magnetron sputtered Mo films for photovoltaic applications [PDF]
, 2011 Historically, molybdenum thin films have been used as the back contact for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 based solar cells and as such the properties of these layers play an important role in the overall cell structure.
Arthur E. Hill +25 more
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Heterophase states in ferroelectric solid solutions of sodium, potassium and cadmium niobates
Journal of Advanced DielectricsAn analysis of heterophase states was carried out for ferro-active solid solutions of the system ([Formula: see text])NaNbO[Formula: see text]KNbO[Formula: see text]CdNb2O6.
M. O. Moysa +4 more
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MODE I FRACTURE CHARACTERIZATION: WOOD SEN-TPB [PDF]
, 2012 The single edge notched beam loaded in three-point-bending (SEN-TPB) was used in this study to induce mode I fracture in wood (Picea abeas L.). Numerical analyses of stress profiles along the specimen length revealed a stress relief region as crack grows
José Morais +3 more
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Effects of hypoxia on benthic macrofauna and bioturbation in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada [PDF]
, 2010 The bottom water in the 4300 m deep Lower St. Lawrence Estuary (LSLE) is persistently hypoxic in contrast to the normoxic bottom waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (GSL). We photographed the seabed at 11 stations in the Estuary and Gulf of St.
Archambault, Philippe +4 more
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LandUrban green spaces, as vital land use components, play a crucial role in promoting public mental health and well-being. This study investigates the differential restorative benefits and stress relief pathways in urban green spaces for populations with ...
Yujiao Li, Zihan Xu, Jie Yang
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Thinking inside the box: do hiding boxes reduce the fear and stress of hospitalised cats?
Veterinary EvidenceQuestion In hospitalised domestic cats, does the use of hiding boxes compared to no intervention reduce fear and stress? Clinical bottom line The category of research question was: Treatment.
Leah Foster
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Metals, 2019 Thermal stress relief (TSR), vibration stress relief (VSR), and thermal and vibratory Stress relief (TVSR) have all been proven to be effective for residual stress relief.
Shu-Guang Chen +4 more
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Physical simulation of upper protective coal layer mining with different coal seam inclinations
Energy Science & Engineering, 2020 Protective coal layer (PCL) mining is a preferred regional method for preventing coal and gas outbursts; stress‐relief of PCL mining is the prerequisite of pressure‐relief gas drainage.
Feng Fang, Cai Shu, Hongtu Wang
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Long hours and stress in the UK's IT profession: has the European Union's Working Time Directive offered relief? [PDF]
, 2005 Only a small amount of research thus far has investigated the relationship between the working conditions of those employed in technical professions, such as Information Technology (IT), and the implications for their well being (Sonnetag et al., 1994 ...
Martin, Ian
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Effect of Relief-hole Diameter on Die Elastic Deformation during Cold Precision Forging of Helical Gears [PDF]
, 2017 During cold precision forging of helical gears, the die experiences high forming pressure resulting in elastic deformation of the die, a main factor affecting dimensional accuracy of a formed gear.
Feng, W. +4 more
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