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Materials for energy harvesting, conversion, storage, environmental engineering and sustainability

Mohamed El Jouad, Mohammed El Ganaoui, Rachid Bennacer and Jean-Michel Nunzi

Published online: 09 January 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220292

Eco-friendly synthesized few layered graphene: main physico-chemical nanocharacterizations for optical quenching applications

Mohammed Khenfouch, Roya M. Ndimba, Enas Ismail, Mohammed Hamzah, Pontsho Mbule, Sweety Sarma, Rudolph Erasmus, Bakang M. Mothudi, Mokhotjwa S. Dhlamini and Malik Maaza

Published online: 07 July 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2023220285

Modeling, optimization and characterization of titanium dioxide thin film prepared by the spin-coating method using the experimental design for an application of photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

Otmane Sadek, Samira Touhtouh, Mourad Rkhis, Mohamed El Jouad, Fouad Belhora and Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Published online: 27 June 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2023220318

Perovskite materials for photovoltaics: a review

Kevin Beepat, Sanjay Kumar, Ankush Sharma, Davinder Pal Sharma, Dinesh Pathak and Jean-Michel Nunzi

Published online: 23 June 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2023230023

The adsorption of methylene blue from wastewater by Moringaoleifera pods and kernels wastes using the response surface methodology

Fadimatou Ahmadou, Imane Bencheikh, Meryem Bensemlali, Karima Azoulay, Jamal Mabrouki, Hamid Nasrellah, Said Laasri, Rachid Slimani and Souad El Hajjaji

Published online: 12 April 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2023220252

Experimental and computational study of triphenylamine dyes for photovoltaic cell applications

Abdelkhalk Aboulouard, Dilara Altunkum, Emine Babur Şaş, Meryem Bensemlali, Mustafa Can, Hamid Nasrellah and Mohammed El Idrissi

Published online: 21 March 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2023220283

Hematite based ultrafiltration membrane prepared from pyrrhotite ash waste for textile wastewater treatment

Badreddine Hatimi, Meryem Bensemlali, Houyem Hafdi, Jihan Mouldar, Abdelwahed Loudiki, Meriam Joudi, Abdellatif Aarfane, Hamid Nasrellah, Moulay Abderrahim El Mhammedi and Mina Bakasse

Published online: 14 February 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2023220260

Improvement of the piezoelectric, thermal, structural properties of PMMA/PVdF-HFP blend composite films using PZT

Salesabil Labihi, Khadija Oumghar, Nabil Chakhchaoui, Adil Eddiai, Mounir Meddad, Omar Cherkaoui, Mounir El Achaby and M'hammed Mazroui

Published online: 10 January 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220112

Synthesis and properties of pyrrhotite ash based cubical α-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles

Badreddine Hatimi, Jihan Mouldar, Abdelwahed Loudiki, Meryem Bensemlali, Layla El Gaini, Abdelowahed Hajjaji, Moulay Abderrahim El Mhammedi and Mina Bakasse

Published online: 26 December 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220073

Pyroelectric generators to harvest energy from disc brake pads for wireless sensors in electric vehicles

Yassine Tabbai, Aboubakr Sarah, Abdelkader Rjafallah, Amine Alaoui-Belghiti, Abdelowahed Hajjaji, Reddad El Moznine, Fouad Belhora and Abdessamad El Ballouti

Published online: 23 December 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220093

PVDF–HFP/PZT nanocomposite thin films: preparation, structure and piezoelectric properties

Khadija Oumghar, Nabil Chakhchaoui, Mohamed Assal, Adil Eddiai, Mounir El Achaby, Mounir Meddad, Omar Cherkaoui and M'hamed Mazroui

Published online: 21 December 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220111

Energy harvesting using a dynamic weighing system based on piezoelectric materials

Najoua Fangachi, Ikrame Najihi, Madiha Yessari and Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Published online: 17 November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220100

Simulation and optimization of a RO/EV pilot reverse osmosis desalination plant powered by PV solar energy: the application to brackish water at low concentration

Amine Lilane, Dennoun Saifaoui, Said Ettami, Mohamed Chouiekh and Youssef Aroussy

Published online: 18 November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220109

Recent advances in bulk-heterojunction solar cells: a review

Ankush Sharma, Dinesh Pathak, Davinder Pal Sharma and Jean Michel Nunzi

Published online: 15 November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220113

Effect of the RF-power and annealing on the structural, optical, morphological and electrical properties of RF-sputtered V₂O₅ thin films

Mohammed Bousseta, Lahcen Nkhaili, Abdelfattah Narjis, Abdelkader El Kissani, Abdelaziz Tchenka and Abdelkader Outzourhit

Published online: 09 November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220081

Performance of a dual piezoceramic cantilever for low frequency energy harvesting applications: modeling and experiment verification

Madiha Yessari, Najoua Fangachi, Imane Salhi, Mohamed Rguiti and Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Published online: 03 November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220105

On the meniscus shape and marangoni flow in capillary tubes with noncircular cross-section shapes

Aiqiang Chen, Haoyan Zhang, Jianfei Song, Bin Liu, Chensi Zhang and Panagiotis E. Theodorakis

Published online: 03 November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220208

Study of the corrosion inhibition of C38 steel in a 1M HCl medium by the ethanolic extract of Rumex Nervosus Vahl leaves

Hefdh Aldeen Al-sharabi, Fatima Bouhlal, Khalid Bouiti, Meryem Bensemlali, Najoua Labjar, Ghita Amine Benabdellah, Abdelwahed Dahrouch, Said Laasri, Mohammed El Mahi, El Mostapha Lotfi et al. (2 more)

Published online: 24 October 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220130

Validation using the in vivo experiment of the 3D model of the human ear using the equivalent mechanical impedance of the Mass-Spring-Damper System

Safaa Assif, Adil Faiz, Chahbi Aziz, Penpen Komgue L.B and Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Published online: 14 October 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220170

Hybrid nanofluids multi performance optimizations for the cooling system coupling with hybrid photovoltaic thermal collectors

Khadija Chakar, Chouaib Ennawaoui, Mahmoud El Mouden and Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Published online: 03 October 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220117

Effect of temperature on corrosion inhibition by ethanolic extract of Eriobotrya Japonica seeds in chloride medium 1M

Khalid Bouiti, Hefdh aldeen Al-sharabi, Meryem Bensemlali, Fatima Bouhlal, Brahim Abidi, Najoua Labjar, Said Laasri and Souad El Hajjaji

Published online: 27 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220070

Open Access

On the effect of concentration and wettability on polymer drops impact, dynamics and energy dissipation

Rachid Bennacer, Xiaoyan Ma and Khellil Sefiane

Published online: 26 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220127

Improving dielectric properties of composites thin films with polylactic acid and PZT microparticles induced by interfacial polarization

El Mahdi Bouiri, Rida Farhan, Nabil Chakhchaoui, Khadija Oumghar, Cenk Denktas, Adil Eddiai, Mounir Meddad, M'Hammed Mazroui, Omar Cherkaoui and Lhaj El Hachemi Omari

Published online: 21 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220110

Modeling of nonlinear and hysteretic behaviors in the ferroelectric materials under strong electrical and mechanical driving levels

Abdelkader Rjafallah, Yassine Tabbai, Abdelowahed Hajjaji and Chouaib Ennawaoui

Published online: 21 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220091

Angular distribution of particles sputtered from the vanadium target by 5 keV Kr ions: simulation study

Kaoutar Bria, Mohammed Ait El Fqih, Ahmad Afkir, Lamia Jadoual and Abdelilah Kaddouri

Published online: 21 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220201

Evaluation of electrical conductivity of Fe-doped forsterite ceramics synthetized by sol–gel method

Saloua El Asri, Mohammed El Hadri, Hamid Ahamdane, Lahoucine Hajji, Mohamed Ounacer, Mohammed Sajieddine, Moulay Ahmed El Idrissi Raghni and Mohammed Mansori

Published online: 21 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220035

Study of electrical properties of Al/Si₃N₄/n-GaAs MIS capacitors deposited at low and high frequency PECVD

Wafaa Zibar, Olivier Richard, Asmaa Drighil, Touria Lachhab, Hasna Mziouek, Vincent Aimez, Abdelatif Jaouad and Rhma Adhiri

Published online: 08 September 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220062

Comparative study of solar tracking and fixed-tilt photovoltaic modules in Morocco

Oumaima Mrhar, Khalid Kandoussi, Mohamed Eljouad and Assia Sellami

Published online: 18 August 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220040

One-step synthesis and characterisation of crystalline nano-calcite from phosphogysum by precipitation method

Meryem Bensemlali, Meryeme Joudi, Hamid Nasrellah, Imad Yassine, Abdellatif Aarfane, Badreddine Hatimi, Houyem Hafdi, Jihane Mouldar and Mina Bakasse

Published online: 19 August 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220041

Characterization of earplugs based on porous polyurethane (PU) and polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) polymers for human ear protection

Penpen Komgue Lucrece Barbara, Safaa Assif, Adil Faiz, Chouaib Ennawaoui, Joël Ducourneau and Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Published online: 12 August 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220104

Effect of annealing time on different properties of the next generation Cu₂Ni_0.50Co_0.50SnS₄Thin films

Abdelaziz Abali, Abdelkader El kissani, Safia Drissi, Driss Ait lhaj, Said Elmassi, Lhocin Amiri, Lahcen Nkhaili, Kassem El Assali and Abdelkader Outzourhit

Published online: 12 August 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220068

Fabrication and characterization of ITO/ZnO/anthraquinone solid dye-sensitized solar cells

L. Nkhaili, A. El Kissani, C.-T. Liang, C. Naceur Abouloula, S. K. Hnawi, M. Ait Ali, A. Narjis and A. Outzourhit

Published online: 08 August 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022220065

The electrode model of corona plasma discharge theory for current–voltage characteristics case in air

Asep Yoyo Wardaya, Zaenul Muhlisin, Jatmiko Endro Suseno, Qidir Maulana Binu Soesanto, Muchamad Azam, Evi Setiawati and Susilo Hadi

Published online: 20 April 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2022210252

The European Physical Journal - Applied Physics

Special issue on ‘Materials for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, Storage, Environmental Engineering and Sustainability’, edited by M. El Ganaoui, M. El Jouad, R. Bennacer and J.M. Nunzi

Materials for energy harvesting, conversion, storage, environmental engineering and sustainability

Eco-friendly synthesized few layered graphene: main physico-chemical nanocharacterizations for optical quenching applications

Modeling, optimization and characterization of titanium dioxide thin film prepared by the spin-coating method using the experimental design for an application of photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

Perovskite materials for photovoltaics: a review

The adsorption of methylene blue from wastewater by Moringaoleifera pods and kernels wastes using the response surface methodology

Experimental and computational study of triphenylamine dyes for photovoltaic cell applications

Hematite based ultrafiltration membrane prepared from pyrrhotite ash waste for textile wastewater treatment

Improvement of the piezoelectric, thermal, structural properties of PMMA/PVdF-HFP blend composite films using PZT

Synthesis and properties of pyrrhotite ash based cubical α-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles

Pyroelectric generators to harvest energy from disc brake pads for wireless sensors in electric vehicles

PVDF–HFP/PZT nanocomposite thin films: preparation, structure and piezoelectric properties

Energy harvesting using a dynamic weighing system based on piezoelectric materials

Simulation and optimization of a RO/EV pilot reverse osmosis desalination plant powered by PV solar energy: the application to brackish water at low concentration

Recent advances in bulk-heterojunction solar cells: a review

Effect of the RF-power and annealing on the structural, optical, morphological and electrical properties of RF-sputtered V₂O₅ thin films

Performance of a dual piezoceramic cantilever for low frequency energy harvesting applications: modeling and experiment verification

On the meniscus shape and marangoni flow in capillary tubes with noncircular cross-section shapes

Study of the corrosion inhibition of C38 steel in a 1M HCl medium by the ethanolic extract of Rumex Nervosus Vahl leaves

Validation using the in vivo experiment of the 3D model of the human ear using the equivalent mechanical impedance of the Mass-Spring-Damper System

Hybrid nanofluids multi performance optimizations for the cooling system coupling with hybrid photovoltaic thermal collectors

Effect of temperature on corrosion inhibition by ethanolic extract of Eriobotrya Japonica seeds in chloride medium 1M

On the effect of concentration and wettability on polymer drops impact, dynamics and energy dissipation

Improving dielectric properties of composites thin films with polylactic acid and PZT microparticles induced by interfacial polarization

Modeling of nonlinear and hysteretic behaviors in the ferroelectric materials under strong electrical and mechanical driving levels

Angular distribution of particles sputtered from the vanadium target by 5 keV Kr ions: simulation study

Evaluation of electrical conductivity of Fe-doped forsterite ceramics synthetized by sol–gel method

Study of electrical properties of Al/Si₃N₄/n-GaAs MIS capacitors deposited at low and high frequency PECVD

Comparative study of solar tracking and fixed-tilt photovoltaic modules in Morocco

One-step synthesis and characterisation of crystalline nano-calcite from phosphogysum by precipitation method

Characterization of earplugs based on porous polyurethane (PU) and polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) polymers for human ear protection

Effect of annealing time on different properties of the next generation Cu₂Ni_0.50Co_0.50SnS₄Thin films

Fabrication and characterization of ITO/ZnO/anthraquinone solid dye-sensitized solar cells

The electrode model of corona plasma discharge theory for current–voltage characteristics case in air