Materials Science & Technology: Recent submissions
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Ni-P/TRANSITION METAL-DOPED C3N4 FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION FROM SEAWATER
(2024 , Master Thesis)A pressing demand exists for economical and exceptionally efficient electrocatalysts capable for renewable and clean energy. Nickel phosphides (NiP) and carbon nitride (CN), separately, have garnered significant attention ... -
NOVEL HIGHLY ANTIBACTERIAL CORROSION RESISTANT NIP-CEO2-C3N4 NANO-COMPOSITE COATINGS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nano-materials are utilized as unique reinforcement in various applications due to their superior mechanical, thermal and protective properties. Moreover, recently, it has become attractive ... -
APPLICATION OF TIO2-BIOCHAR NANOCOMPOSITES FOR INTEGRATED ADSORPTIVE - PHOTOCATALYTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT: A TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT ON LAB AND LARGE-SCALE
(2024 , Master Thesis)This study synthesized mandarin biochar (MP500) and a TiO2-impregnated nanocomposite, TiO2@MP500, through a hydrothermal approach. A comprehensive set of characterization techniques confirmed the successful synthesis of ... -
ADVANCED 3D-PRINTED MULTILAYER POROUS MEMBRANES FOR EFFECTIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
(2024 , Master Thesis)Wastewater treatment plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health and environmental sustainability by removing pollutants and contaminants from water sources. Membrane-based filtration technologies have emerged as ... -
PURIFICATION OF PRODUCED WATER BY CUTTLEFISH BONE ADSORBENTS
(2024 , Master Thesis)The cuttlefish bone powder (CFB) which is mostly composed of calcium carbonate was prepared, characterized, and modified to use it for the purification of emulsified oil/water mixtures from produced water. The focus was ... -
LITHIUM RECOVERY FROM LIQUID SOURCES USING A SPENT LI-ION BATTERY (SLIB) MATERIALS-BASED MEMBRANE CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION (MCDI)
(2024 , Master Thesis)The increasing demand for lithium (Li) as a crucial raw material in various industries requires efficient recovery methods and a circular economy approach. This study investigates a fast, environmentally friendly technique ... -
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOCHROMIC NANOFIBER COMPOSITION FOR TEXTILE APPLICATIONS.
(2023 , Master Thesis)This study focuses on optimizing application methods for nanofiber and thermochromic pigments on textiles, assessing their performance through instrumental analysis, and establishing scientific explanations for the ... -
CONSTRUCTION OF FE2O3/TRANSITION METAL DICHALCOGENIDES HETEROSTRUCTURES FOR DYES PHOTODEGRADATION
(2023 , Master Thesis)Photocatalysis has been widely implemented in water purification due to its sustainability, high efficiency in degrading pollutants with low energy consumption, and it is economically and environmentally friendly. Hematite, ... -
MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS OF SODIUM-BASED LAYERED OXIDE CATHODE MATERIALS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SODIUM-ION BATTERIES
(2023 , Master Thesis)Layered oxide cathode materials are of great interest in sodium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, availability, low cost, and environmentally benign raw materials. This work compares the structural, ... -
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOSTRUCTURE MATERIAL FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATION
(2023 , Master Thesis)Currently, nanomaterial has gained much attention in medical applications. Two different nanostructured materials were synthesized for biomedical purposes in this approach. Firstly, a composite of bimetallic nanoparticles ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES ON THE THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF P-TYPE BISMUTH TELLURIDE COMPOSITE
(2023 , Master Thesis)The most important thermoelectric materials for applications close to room temperature are made of bismuth telluride. The number of applications for these materials, however, is constrained by their extremely low heat ... -
THE EFFECT OF NIOBIUM ON THE PHASE STABILITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL-BASED HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS
(2023 , Master Thesis)A fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of phase stability of high entropy alloys (HEAs) and the influence of refractory elements is a recent topic of active research. This study investigates the effect of Niobium ... -
EFFECT OF ALUMINUM CONCENTRATION ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NICRCONB HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS
(2023 , Master Thesis)The debate between growing economies and increased environmental burdens forces countries to make excessive efforts to reduce their energy consumption. The reduction of weight in structural materials, such as Al-based and ... -
PREPARATION OF WS2/TIO2 NANOSTRUCTURES FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC APPLICATIONS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)The energy from fossil fuels has been recognized as a main factor of global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, there is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels with clean, cost-effective, long-lasting, and ... -
SEPARATION OF OIL/WATER MIXTURES BY CHEMICALLY MODIFIED MELAMINE FOAMS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Polymeric foams represent suitable porous sorbents for separating various contaminants dispersed in water. One of the most common polymeric foams is melamine (ME) foams, which are particularly suitable for removing oil ... -
AN IMPROVEMENT OF INTERFACIAL ADHESION BETWEEN AL FOIL AND LOW DENSITY PE THROUGH BLENDING WITH FUNCTIONLIZED POLYMERS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)An enhancement of interfacial adhesion between low density PE (LDPE), particularly QAPCO LDPE packing grade and aluminum foil is an important challenge in designing of multilayered packaging (TetraPak type of packaging) ... -
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERIC FOAMS FOR REMOVAL OF FREE OIL FROM WATER
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Development of polymeric foams for removal of oily pollutants (spills) from water is a key target of this thesis. Pollutants occur in the form of free oil (floating on the water surface) or oil/water macroscopic, non-stabilized ... -
THE EFFECT OF SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES ON THE THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF BISMUTH TELLURIDE
(2022 , Master Thesis)Modern new technologies, including carbon nanomaterials, polymers performed electronically, and their nanocomposites enhance the performance of thermoelectric materials. Thermoelectrical responses can be improved by ... -
ELECTRODE SUSPENSION FOR AQUEOUS SODIUM FLOW BATTERY
(2022 , Master Thesis)In the current study, we attempt to formulate and characterize aqueous electrode suspensions (anolytes) composed of carbon black (KB) and sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7; NTO) dispersed in branched micelle solution. The suspensions ... -
Biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethane composites as potential plating systems in pediatric facial fractures
(2022 , Master Thesis)Due to the rapid growth of facial bone in the pediatric age group, the use of metallic plates would require a second surgical intervention to remove it. The alternative is biodegradable plating systems which are safe but ...