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Controlling the sensing performance of rGO filled PVDF nanocomposite with the addition of secondary nanofillers
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
This study reports the synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanocomposites containing binary filler combination of reduced graphene oxide and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes. The PVDF nanocomposite ...
Ultra-low Pt-decorated NiCu bimetallic alloys nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide for electro-oxidation of methanol
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Cambridge University Press
, 2018 , Article)
The selectivity of catalyst is an essential factor in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) and plays an important role to improve their performance. To this end, platinum (Pt)-based low-cost trimetallic catalysts have been ...
Surface modification and grafting of carbon fibers: A route to better interface
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
This review is an audit of various Carbon fibers (CF) surface modification techniques that have been attempted and which produced results with an enhancement in the interfacial characteristics of CFRP systems. An introduction ...
Virtual Reality Falconry: Simulation of a Traditional Qatari Sport Methodology and Techniques
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
This paper talks about the process of developing a game called 'Virtual Reality Falconry'. The game is a simulation of the traditional Qatari hunting sport. Falconry refers to the process of hunting wild preys in their ...
MOOCs and International Capacity Building in a UN Framework: Potential and Challenges
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Springer, Cham
, 2018 , Book chapter)
This chapter highlights the high potential and challenges involved with developing Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) for capacity building and climate-friendly technology transfer within the United Nations (UN) system. ...
Evaluation of the Reaction Kinetics of Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid Chelating Agent and a Converter with Barium Sulfate (Barite) Using a Rotating Disk Apparatus
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American Chemical Society
, 2018 , Article)
Barium sulfate (barite) is a major oil and gas field scale formed inside the production equipment as well as in the reservoir. During drilling of oil and gas wells, barite serves as a weighting material in different drilling ...
Gelation of Emulsified Polyacrylamide/Polyethylenimine under High-Temperature, High-Salinity Conditions: Rheological Investigation
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American Chemical Society
, 2018 , Article)
Emulsified gels are proposed as a method of water shut-off in oil and gas reservoirs and are designed to separate into a water phase and an oil phase under reservoir conditions. A first of its kind rheological study on the ...
Competence and Electability: Exploring the Limitations on Female Candidates in Qatar
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Routledge
, 2018 , Article)
Attitudes about women’s expertise can play a role in limiting their access to influential public spaces, including elected government positions. In the Arab Gulf, women remain underrepresented in electoral politics. This ...
Binding energy, structural, and dielectric properties of thin film of poly(aniline-co-m-fluoroaniline)
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Institute for Ionics
, 2018 , Article)
Semi-transparent and conducting thin film of poly(aniline-co-m-fluoroaniline) has been synthesized by a conventional oxidative copolymerization method using an aqueous solution of aniline, m-fluoroanilne as the monomers ...
Non-enzymatic biosensing of glucose based on silver nanoparticles synthesized from Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf extract and silver nitrate
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
An enzyme-free glucose sensor developed based on silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) via bio-mediated route using Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves extract. The Ag NPs were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible ...