Understanding the role of aliovalent cation substitution on the li-ion diffusion mechanism in Li_6+xP_1−xSi_xS₅Br argyrodites

Due to their high ionic conductivity, lithium-ion conducting argyrodites show promise as solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries. Aliovalent substitution is an effective technique to enhance the transport properties of Li₆PS₅Br, where aliovalent Si substitution triples ionic conductivity. However, the origin of this...

Flow partitioning between branches of the Karnali river in Nepal

The dynamics of the bifurcating Karnali river in the western plains of Nepal and India is governed by the geomorphological processes in an alluvial fan. The dynamic branches showcase a notable degree of braiding, dominant channel switching and unequal discharge partitioning. Since recent switching of the dominant channel of Karnali system...

Exploring the Relationship Between Halide Substitution, Structural Disorder, and Lithium Distribution in Lithium Argyrodites (Li_6-xPS_5-xBr_1+x)

Lithium argyrodite superionic conductors have recently gained significant attention as potential solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries because of their high ionic conductivity and ease of processing. Promising aspects of these materials are the ability to introduce halides (Li_6-xPS_5-xHal_1+x, Hal =...

Morphodynamic similarities between rivers in the Terai Arc Landscape

Rivers flowing from the highlands to the lowlands, characterize the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) in Nepal and India, but also the neighbouring region in Bhutan. The sudden change in slope results in deposition of nutrient-rich sediment, which forms large alluvial or fluvial fans that enhance biodiversity and economic activities in the region. Our...

To what extent is morphodynamics of Terai Arc Landscape rivers altered by human actions?

Tailored fibre placement of commingled carbon-thermoplastic fibres for notch-insensitive composites

Tailored fibre placement (TFP) is an embroidery-based technology that allows the fibre tows to be placed exactly where they are most needed for structural performance and stitched into position on a compatible textile or polymer substrate. In this study commingled carbon-nylon fibre tows were utilised to produce thermoplastic cross-ply net...

Control of surface graded transformation textures in steels for magnetic flux carrying applications

The magnetic anisotropy of ferromagnetic materials implies the consequence that the crystallographic texture of these materials needs to be controlled during processing in order to guarantee optimum magnetic properties. The equilibrium phase transformation between the high temperature austenite phase and the low temperature ferrite, is...

Literature study on environmental impact of floods