Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Colloidal Layer Deposition with a Controllable Number of Layers and Compositional Order

Abstract We design a system with a binary suspension of colloids and a surface that triggers the self-assembly of crystallites with a finite thickness. The proposed design allows controlling the number of layers forming the aggregate and constrains the two types of particles to l...

Digital transformation to learner satisfaction: An integrated framework approach

This study examines the relationship between Digital Transformation (DT), Online Platform interaction (OP), Learner Agility (LA), Learner Engagement (LE), and Learner Satisfaction (LS) in the context of online learning. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected...

Synergistic Co3O4–LaFeO3–Fe2O3 Ternary Nanocomposite Electrocatalysts for the High-Performance Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Abstract Developing efficient, non-noble metal electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains central to advancing water-splitting technologies for sustainable hydrogen production. Herein, a perovskite-spinel oxide nanocomposite, Co3O4–LaFeO3 nanoparticles ancho...

Effect of Substrate Miscut on the Epitaxial Growth of MoS2 on Sapphire

Abstract The combined effects of substrate miscut angle and growth temperature on the epitaxial growth and properties of MoS2 monolayers synthesized by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) on c-plane sapphire substrates were investigated. Increasing the miscut angle tow...

Target DNA-Mediated Plasmonic Coupling and Assembly Kinetics of Gold Nanorods for Label-Free Nucleic Acid Detection

Abstract DNA-mediated assembly of plasmonic nanoparticles provides a versatile platform for controlling interparticle separation, thereby enabling a systematic investigation of plasmonic coupling and localized electromagnetic hotspot formation. Here, we report the sequence-specif...

From Language Models to Agentic AI: A Survey of Autonomous, Action-Enabled, and Collaborative LLM Agents

Large Language Model (LLM)–based agents are rapidly evolving from passive assistants into autonomous, tool-using, and collaborative systems capable of executing complex, long-horizon tasks across web, software, and physical environments. However, the current literature remains fr...

A qualitative study on understanding how early career engineers achieve career sustainability through transversal competencies

This study aims to understand how Early Career Engineers (ECEs) achieve career sustainability through transversal competencies. Constructivist grounded theory methodology was employed, with semi-structured interviews conducted among 50 ECEs, 30 managers, and 20 HR professionals a...

Effect of thermal exposure on the wear and phase stability of HVOF-deposited WC-17Co coatings

Wear-induced material loss is a major concern in industrial applications, driving the development of wear-resistant surface coatings. High-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spraying is widely used to deposit coatings with high bond strength, low porosity, and improved wear resistance. Amo...

Bismuth oxyhalides and bismuth tungstate in photoelectrocatalysis: comprehensive insights on structural design, energy and environmental applications

Bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX; X = Cl, Br, I) and bismuth tungstate (Bi2WO6) are visible-light-responsive, chemically stable semiconductors with tunable electronic structures, making them promising photoelectrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation....