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Calorimetric analysis and molecular dynamics simulation of cure kinetics of epoxy/chitosan-modified Fe3O4 nanocomposites
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized and modified with chitosan as a natural surface modifier to prevent their aggregation and make them potent to contribute to ring opening of epoxy. Functionalized Fe3O4 ... -
Calorimetric and dynamic mechanical behavior of phase change materials based on paraffin wax supported by expanded graphite
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)This study addressed the characterization and description of calorimetric and dynamic mechanical properties of phase change materials (PCMs) based on linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), paraffin wax (W) and expanded ... -
Can biodegradable plastics solve plastic solid waste accumulation ?
( Elsevier , 2018 , Book chapter)Polymers are fast becoming a serious environmental hazard, and are normally disposed of through landfilling, recycling, and incineration. Landfill sites are becoming increasingly scarce, and incineration contributes to air ... -
Caprylamidopropyl Betaine as a Highly Efficient eco-friendly Corrosion Inhibitor for API X120 Steel in 1 M H2SO4
( NIDOC (Nat.Inform.Document.Centre) , 2020 , Article)CORROSION inhibition of API X120 steel in a 1M sulfuric acid solution at altered temperatures was investigated utilizing a new eco-friendly surfactant (Caprylamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)) by Gravimetric and electrochemical ... -
Carbon dioxide adsorption based on porous materials
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article Review)Global warming due to the high concentration of anthropogenic CO2in the atmosphere is considered one of the world's leading challenges in the 21stcentury as it leads to severe consequences such as climate change, extreme ... -
Carbon Nanotubes Dosage Optimization for Strength Enhancement of Cementitious Composites
( Elsevier , 2019 , Conference Paper)Concrete is the most common used material for construction in Qatar as well as in the world. Exposure to sever environmental conditions causes physical deterioration of concrete structures and significantly affect the ... -
Carbon nitride embedded MnO2 nanospheres decorated with low-content Pt nanoparticles as highly efficient and durable electrode material for solid state supercapacitors
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)The provoking energy crises attracted and stimulated higher attention towards energy storage devices. Solid state supercapacitors proved to be one of the promising power devices for the storage and utilization of electrical ... -
Carbon/nitrogen-doped TiO2: New synthesis route, characterization and application for phenol degradation
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Porous nanocrystalline carbon and nitrogen (CN)-doped TiO2 photocatalyst was prepared using carbon tetrachloride and polyaniline as precursors. The obtained powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray ... -
Carbonization conditions influence the emission characteristics and the stability against photobleaching of nitrogen doped carbon dots
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)Carbon Dots (CDs), fabricated by hydrothermal bottom-up synthesis, are complex materials, whose optical properties are influenced by multiple factors. The presence of domains of conjugated sp2 carbon, which are formed upon ... -
Carbonyl iron coated with a sulfobetaine moiety as a biocompatible system and the magnetorheological performance of its silicone oil suspensions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)In this study, surface modification of carbonyl iron (CI) particles with sulfobetaine moieties (SBE) was performed by the silanization of activated CI to form stable CI-SBE particles. The modification led to a significant ... -
Carboxybetaine Ester Feature as a Platform for Switchable Surface Properties
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)A lot of strategies for smart approaches on surfaces were applied such as hydrogel layer, polymer brushes or self-assembly monolayers (SAM). [1] Nowadays switchable zwitterionic materials consisting of molecules with ... -
Carboxybetaine Modified Interface for Electrochemical Glycoprofiling of Antibodies Isolated from Human Serum
( American Chemical Society , 2015 , Article)Impedimetric lectin biosensors capable of recognizing two different carbohydrates (galactose and sialic acid) in glycans attached to antibodies isolated from human serum were prepared. The first step entailed the modification ... -
CD28 Superagonistic Activation of T Cells Induces a Tumor Cell-Like Metabolic Program
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2019 , Article)CD28 superagonist (CD28SA), a therapeutic immunomodulatory monoclonal antibody triggered rapid and exaggerated activation of CD4+ effector memory T cells (TEMs) in humans with unwanted serious adverse effects. It is well ... -
Cellulose microfibers (CMFs) as a smart carrier for autonomous self-healing in epoxy coatings
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Synthesized cellulose microfibers (CMFs) were used as a smart carrier for the loading of inhibitor-dodecylamine (DOC) and inhibitor/self-healing polyethyleneimine (PEI). The loaded CMFs were thoroughly dispersed into the ... -
Cellulose nanofibers to assist the release of healing agents in epoxy coatings
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Epoxy monomer and amine curing agents were immobilized on cellulose nanofibers (CNF). Obtained epoxy immobilized CNF (EiCNF) and amine curing agent immobilized CNF (AiCNF) were characterized using Fourier transform infrared ... -
Center for Advanced Materials, Contribution to "Research for the Future" Rd Map at Qatar University The Journey from 2008 to 2015
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)"Research for the future" is the roadmap of research at Qatar University for 2014-2019 [i]. It identifies the research priority themes based on Qatar's needs and on National Development Strategy 2011-2016. The following ... -
Cerium dioxide nanoparticles as smart carriers for self-healing coatings
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The utilization of self-healing cerium dioxide nanoparticles (CeO2), modified with organic corrosion inhibitors (dodecylamine (DDA) and n-methylthiourea (NMTU)), in epoxy coating is an efficient strategy for enhancing the ... -
Cerium oxide loaded with Gum Arabic as environmentally friendly anti-corrosion additive for protection of coated steel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The depreciation of assets and safety threats because of corrosion has forced to develop eco-friendly and smarter corrosion protection strategies. In this study, natural Gum Arabic (GA) was used as a corrosion inhibitor ... -
Chapter 1 - Overview: Clay Preparation, Properties, Modification
( Matthew Deans , 2017 , Book chapter)This chapter reviews clay physicochemical properties and general methods of modification with a view to making a clay–polymer nanocomposite. The first part includes an overview of clays, their different structures, and ... -
CHAPTER 12: Hybrid Nano-filler for Value Added Rubber Compounds for Recycling
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Book chapter)The generation of waste and its treatment is a challenging problem nowadays. Rubber that is generally considered for recycling comes from the tyres of vehicles. After their use, the waste tyres can lead to hazardous effects ...