Iron-intercalated clay has been obtained starting from a natural bentonite-type clay sample from Maghnia (Algeria). The natural compound contained, be...

The elaboration of the CdS nanocrystals embedded in a NaCl single crystal has been performed using the Czochralski method. The optical density spectru...

The frequencies of the normal modes of vibration of FePd single crystal have been measured using inelastic neutron scattering. The measurements were p...

The piezoelectric qualities of ZnO films are characterized by their high resistivity and polycrystalline structure which is preferentially textured in...

We report first principles calculations of structural, electronic, elastic and optical properties of Mg-based compounds in zinc blende and rocksalt st...