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Salinity gradient energy generation by pressure retarded osmosis: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) has gained attention due to its use as a salinity gradient energy-generating membrane process. This process can convert difference in salinity between two streams into energy as it allows ... -
Salt water corrosion resistance of electrodeposited Ni-layered silicate nanocomposite coatings from Watts' type solution
( Elsevier B.V. , 2014 , Article)Pure nickel and nickel-montmorillonite (Ni-MMT) composite coatings were produced using pulse current electrodeposition from Watts' type solution. Experimental results show that the codeposition of MMT particles into the ... -
Sanitation and dewatering of human urine via membrane bioreactor and membrane distillation and its reuse for fertigation
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Source separation and recovery of human urine have often been proposed as an effective way to achieve a more sustainable waste-to-resource cycle. Its high density of available macronutrients (N–P–K) in urine makes it an ... -
Sawdust-based superhydrophobic pellets for efficient oil-water separation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Severe water pollution by means of oil is the major issue worldwide. Emerging materials like superhydrophobic surfaces have shown immense potential to control this issue. Herein we utilized low-cost Sawdust-Polystyrene (SD ... -
Scanning Electron Microscopic Studies of Microwave Sintered Al-SiC Nanocomposites and Their Properties
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)Al-metal matrix composites (AMMCs) reinforced with diverse volume fraction of SiC nanoparticles were synthesized using microwave sintering process. The effects of the reinforcing SiC particles on physical, microstructure, ... -
Secondary chain motion and mechanical properties of γ-irradiated-regenerated cellulose films
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2017 , Article)Regenerated cellulose films prepared using NaOH/urea solvent system were exposed to different doses of γ-radiation, ranging from 5 to 50 kGy to modify their properties. Change in relative crystallinity as a function of ... -
Self - cleaning superhydrophobic coatings: Potential industrial applications
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Many technologies have surfaced through careful observation and investigation of unusual features of various species found in Nature. Among which, the remarkable non-wetting properties of lotus leaf has hugely occupied the ... -
Self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings modified with Zirconia nanoparticles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work reports the self-healing behavior of epoxy reinforced ZrO2 double-layer nanocomposite coatings to alleviate the deleterious effects of corrosion in the oil and gas industry. The corrosion inhibitor (imidazole) ... -
Self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings modified with Zirconia nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This work reports the self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings designed to mitigate corrosion in various industrial applications. Zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles were used as a carrier to load ... -
Self-healing performance of multifunctional polymeric smart coatings
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Multifunctional nanocomposite coatings were synthesized by reinforcing a polymeric matrix with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) loaded with corrosion inhibitor (NaNO3) and urea formaldehyde microcapsules (UFMCs) encapsulated ... -
Self-Healing Performance of Smart Polymeric Coatings Modified with Tung Oil and Linalyl Acetate
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of polymeric smart self-healing coatings. A comparison of structural, thermal, and self-healing properties of two different polymeric coatings comprising distinct ... -
Self-healing performance of smart polymeric coatings modified with tung oil and linalyl acetate
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of polymeric smart self-healing coatings. A comparison of structural, thermal, and self-healing properties of two different polymeric coatings comprising distinct ... -
Self-Healing Silicones for Outdoor High Voltage Insulation: Mechanism, Applications and Measurements
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)This paper discusses the state of the art in the application of self-healing silicone-based materials for outdoor high-voltage insulation. Both the dynamic behavior of the dimethyl side groups of silicone rubber and the ... -
Self-repairing composites for corrosion protection: A review on recent strategies and evaluation methods
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article Review)The use of self-healing coatings to protect metal substrates, such as aluminum alloys, stainless steel, carbon steel, and Mg alloys from corrosion is an important aspect for protecting metals and for the economy. During ... -
Self-sanitizing reusable glove via 3D-printing and common mold making method
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In health care and public health practice, it is critical to settings control practices that are critical to reducing the transmission of infections through cross-contamination. To provide protection from cross-contamination, ... -
Self-standing foam-like Pd-based alloys nanostructures for efficient electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this work, self-standing binary porous PdM (M = Ni, Fe and Co) foam-like nanostructures are rationally designed by a rapid and one-step aqueous-solution method, including ice co-reduction of metal precursors using sodium ... -
Self-Standing Pd-Based Nanostructures for Electrocatalytic CO Oxidation: Do Nanocatalyst Shape and Electrolyte pH Matter?
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Tailoring the shape of Pd nanocrystals is one of the main ways to enhance catalytic activity; however, the effect of shapes and electrolyte pH on carbon monoxide oxidation (COOxid) is not highlighted enough. This article ... -
Sense and Learn: Recent Advances in Wearable Sensing and Machine Learning for Blood Glucose Monitoring and Trend-Detection
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)(Figure presented.) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, however patients with diabetes may also develop hypoglycemia due to treatment. There is an increasing demand for non-invasive blood ... -
Sensing Temperature and Stress Distributions on Rock Samples under Mechanical Loading
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Conference Paper)In the exploration of planetary materials using robotic probes, one of the key priorities is to establish fundamental level understandings on the mechanical response of materials under different levels of loading. In this ... -
Sensing, Measuring and Modelling the Mechanical Properties of Sandstone
( Springer-Verlag Wien , 2018 , Article)We present a hybrid framework for simulating the strength and dilation characteristics of sandstone. Where possible, the grain-scale properties of sandstone are evaluated experimentally in detail. Also, using photo-stress ...