Some new extragradient iterative methods for variational inequalities

In this paper, we suggest and analyze some new extragradient iterative methods for finding the common element of the fixed points of a nonexpansive mapping and the solution set of the variational inequality for an inverse strongly monotone mapping in a Hilbert space. We also consider the strong convergence of the proposed method under some mild conditions. Several special cases are also discussed. Results proved in this paper may be viewed as improvement and refinement of the previously known results.     

On locally <Emphasis Type="Italic">A</Emphasis>-convex <Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>*-algebras

We endow any proper A-convex H*-algebra (E, τ) with a locally pre-C*-topology. The latter is equivalent to that introduced by the pre C*-norm given by Ptàk function when (E, τ) is a Q-algebra. We also prove that the algebra of complex numbers is the unique proper locally A-convex H*-algebra which is barrelled and Q-algebra.      

Étude de l'écoulement plan d'un fluide visqueux et incompressible autour et au travers de coques cylindriques poreuses, á faibles nombres de Reynolds

Résumé On étudie par voies numérique et expérimentale l'écoulement plan engendré par la translation uniforme en régime de Stokes d'une coque poreuse cylindrique à mi-distance entre deux parois parallèles. On donne des résultats fiables et détaillés concernant le champ hydrodynamique en formulant avec précision les conditions de raccordement aux interfaces entre le milieu poreux et le milieu fluide.

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The two-dimensionnal flow induced by the uniform translation of a porous shell cylinder midway between two parallel plane walls is investigated, for the Stokes regime, both numerically and experimentally. Reliable and detailed results relative to the hydrodynamic field are given formulating the conditions of junction between porous and fluid media.

     

Thermodynamics of Mixtures Excess Volumes and Energies of Mixing of Cycloalkane Mixtures (Cyclopentane to Cyclooctane)

The volumes of mixing for the systems cyclopentane + cyclohexane, cyclopentane + cycloheptane, cyclohexane + cycloheptane (at 20°C), and cyclopentane + cyclooctane, cyclohexane + cyclooctane, cycloheptane + cyclooctane (at 30 °C) have been measured with a dilatometer. All systems show volume contractions, except the first. The energies of mixing are also given. They vary from 7 to 55 J/mol for equimolar solutions.     

A DFT calculation of electronic structures,magnetic, and thermoelectric properties of the new equiatomic quaternary Heusler alloy RuTiCrSi

The stabilities, mechanical, electronic, and magnetic properties of the new equiatomic quaternary Heusler alloy (EQHA) RuTiCrSi were investigated using the Kohn-Sham DFT (KS-DFT) calculations within the generalized gradient approach (GGA), the modified version of the exchange potential introduced by Becke and Johnson in addition to the GGA (mBJ-GGA), and Heyd-Scuseria-Ernzerhof (HSE06) hybrid functional. The ground-state equilibrium energy reveals that the ferromagnetic with type 2 structure is the more stable. The RuTiCrSi is energetically, mechanically, and dynamically stable. The calculated self-consistent total magnetic moment is 2 μB and agrees well with the Slater-Pauling rule of $M_{\mathrm{t}}=\left|Z_{\mathrm{t}}-24\right|$. The electronic structure results from mBJ-GGA and HSE06 functionals show a half-metallic behavior. A high Curie temperature is obtained using the mean-field approximation. The thermoelectric response was calculated using the semi-classical Boltzmann transport equation under constant relaxation time. The maximum value of Seebeck coefficient is observed at the ambient temperature of $741\mathrm{\mu V}{\mathrm{K}}^{-1}$. It was also observed that the power factor increases significantly as temperature rises. Therefore, the new EQHA RuTiCrSi seems to be a potential candidate for spintronic thermoelectric applications.     

Spin-coating deposition of PbS and CdS thin films for solar cell application

In this work, we describe a simple spin-coating deposition technique for lead sulphide (PbS) and cadmium sulphide (CdS) films from a methanolic metal–thiourea complex. The characterization of the films by X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques revealed that pure cubic phase PbS and CdS layers were formed via this method. As shown by atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy results, both films were homogeneous and presented a smooth surface. Optical properties showed that the energy band gap of PbS and CdS films were around 1.65 and 2.5 eV, respectively. The PbS film is p-type in nature with an electrical conductivity of around 0.8 S/cm. The hole concentration and mobility were 2.35 × 10¹⁸ cm^?3 and 2.16 × 10^?3 cm²/V/s, respectively, as determined from Hall measurement. Both films were used to develop a thin film solar cell device of graphite/PbS/CdS/ITO/glass. Device characterization showed the power conversion efficiency of around 0.24 %. The corresponding open circuit voltage, short circuit current and fill factor were 0.570 V, 1.32 mA/cm² and 0.32, respectively.     

Experimental determination and prediction of (solid + liquid) phase equilibria for binary mixtures of aromatic and fatty acids methyl esters

Solid–liquid equilibria for binary mixtures of {methyl stearate (1) + biphenyl (2)}, {methyl stearate (1) + naphthalene (2)}, {methyl palmitate (1) + biphenyl (2)} and {methyl palmitate (1) + naphthalene (2)} were measured using differential scanning calorimeter. Simple eutectic behaviours for these systems were observed. The experimental results were correlated by means of the NRTL, Wilson, UNIQUAC and ideal models. The root-mean-square deviations of the solubility temperatures for all measured data vary from 0.5477 K (for UNIQUAC model) to 7.79 K; the deviations depend on the binary system studied and particular model used. The best solubility correlation was obtained with UNIQUAC model and this observation confirms previous results.     

Applied multi-pulsed laser in surface treatment and numerical-experimental analysis

This paper presents a comparison between simulation and experimental results of the melting process of metallic material by a pulsed laser source Nd-YAG. The simulations of temperature and velocity fields of melted material were done by solving the transient heat transfer and fluid-flow equations. Variations of the thermophysical properties were considered. Furthermore, the model included the effects of the surface-tension gradient on the fluid surface and the buoyancy force. The simulation was useful in improving our understanding of the phenomena occurring in the treated material. Using a laser triangulation sensor, an experimental study was also conducted on the surface profile of the melted zones to seek a relationship between the so-called keyhole effect and the laser triangulation measurements. The keyhole effect induced strong surface deformations and often formed cavities, which were undesirable in the surface treatment process. The laser power, energy density, and treatment duration could be optimized to prevent the keyhole effect. The predicted laser melted zone (LMZ) morphology was in good agreement with the corresponding experimental measurements for various irradiation conditions, as long as the keyhole effect did not occur.