Browsing by Subject "Characterization"
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A new indirect tensile testing setup to determine stiffness properties of lightly stabilised granular materials
( Australian Geomechanics Society , 2016 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a new indirect diametral tensile (IDT) testing setup for determining the stiffness modulus and Poisson's ratio for the characterisation of lightly stabilized granular base materials required for pavement ... -
A systematic approach to the design and characterization of a smart insole for detecting vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) in gait analysis
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Gait analysis is a systematic study of human locomotion, which can be utilized in various applications, such as rehabilitation, clinical diagnostics and sports activities. The various limitations such as cost, non-portability, ... -
An updated review on boron removal from water through adsorption processes
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Boron is an essential micronutrient that has raised much interest, given the narrow balance between its necessity and toxicity. Both natural and anthropogenic emissions of boron into water sources can eventually deteriorate ... -
Assessment of CexZryHfzO2 based oxides as potential solar thermochemical CO2 splitting materials
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)In this paper, we report the synthesis, characterization, and assessment of CexZryHfzO2 (CZH) materials for solar thermochemical splitting of CO2 in up to 20 consecutive thermochemical cycles. CZH materials with different ... -
Axiomatic characterizations of the constrained probabilistic serial mechanism
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Afacan (Games and Economic Behavior 110: 71-89, 2018) introduces an object allocation with random priorities problem. He proposes the constrained probabilistic serial (CPS) mechanism. This study, for the first time in the ... -
Bio-Waste Aloe vera Leaves as an efficient adsorbent for Titan Yellow from Wastewater: Structuring of a novel adsorbent using Plackett-Burman factorial design
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Titan yellow (TY), a triazene azo dye, was removed from contaminated wastewater samples using a green adsorbent recycled from Aloe vera leaves (AV) waste. Two adsorbents were developed-air-dried Aloe vera (ADAV) and thermally ... -
Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The State of Qatar went through a massive road construction program in the last decade as part of the ongoing development of its infrastructure and road transport network. Construction of roads in Qatar generally utilizes ... -
Characterization of lightly stabilized granular base materials using monotonic and cyclic load flexural testing
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Article)Lightly cementitiously stabilized granular materials are generally characterized by their tensile properties and this paper examines the use of monotonic and cyclic load flexural testing to determine the tensile characteristics ... -
A characterization of Top Trading Cycles under trading networks
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)We consider an object reallocation problem within a specific class of trade restrictions. An agent can only receive the object of someone else connected to him, which is referred to as feasibility. We introduce a Network ... -
Comparative study on low and high pressure CO2 adsorption capacity of organic materials
( AIChE , 2016 , Conference Paper)Application of solid sorbents for CO2 capture and separation has been under consideration since last decades owing to the promising feature of repeatable use, low cost of regeneration and thermo physical stability. However, ... -
Contributions of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in microplastic pollution research: A review
( Taylor and Francis , 2020 , Article)© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic (MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the ... -
Design, synthesis and applications of core-shell, hollow core, and nanorattle multifunctional nanostructures
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article Review)With the evolution of nanoscience and nanotechnology, studies have been focused on manipulating nanoparticle properties through the control of their size, composition, and morphology. As nanomaterial research has progressed, ... -
Determination of stiffness modulus and poisson's ratio of lightly stabilized granular materials from indirect diametral tensile testing
( ASTM International , 2016 , Article)Lightly cementitiously stabilized granular materials are generally characterised by their tensile properties that are required for the analysis and design of a pavement structure involving these materials. Tensile properties ... -
Different FRCM systems for shear-strengthening of reinforced concrete beams
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)This paper presents the results of an extensive experimental study on the efficacy of different fabric-reinforced cementitous matrix (FRCM) systems for the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams, which are critical ... -
Eco-structured biosorptive removal of basic fuchsin using pistachio nutshells: A definitive screening design-based approach
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Biosorptive removal of basic fuchsin (BF) from wastewater samples was achieved using the recycled agro-wastes of pistachio nut shells (PNS). Seven adsorbents were developed; raw shells (RPNS) and the thermally activated ... -
Effect of expanded graphite on the phase change materials of high density polyethylene/wax blends
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Phase change materials fabricated from high density polyethylene (HDPE) blended with 40 or 50 wt% commercial wax (melting point of 43.08�C) and up to 15 wt% expanded graphite (EG) were studied. Techniques including scanning ... -
Hydrothermally grown ZnO electrodes for improved organic photovoltaic devices
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Here we report a simple, solution based processing route for the formation of large surface area electrodes resulting in improved organic photovoltaic devices when compared with conventional planar electrodes. The ... -
Importance of Standardizing Analytical Characterization Methodology for Improved Reliability of the Nanomedicine Literature.
( springer link , 2022 , Article)Understanding the interaction between biological structures and nanoscale technologies, dubbed the nano-bio interface, is required for successful development of safe and efficient nanomedicine products. The lack of a ... -
Influence of modified clay on the structure and performance of polysulfocomposite membrane
( Desalination Publications , 2018 , Article)Highly porous modified clay material with large surface area known as ?Filtralite? was used as a filler for the preparation of polysulfone (PSf) composite membranes. Filtralite concentration in the membrane composition was ... -
Morphology and property changes in PLA/PHBV blends as function of blend composition
( Springer Netherlands , 2018 , Article)PLA/PHBV blends were prepared by melt mixing. The morphology and physical properties of the blends and neat polymers were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies provided evidence of interfacial cavities ...