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Preparation and characterization of green graphene using grape seed extract for bioapplications
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)The development of functionalized graphene materials concerning health and environmental aspects via green approaches is currently the most recent topic in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Herein, we report the ... -
Preparation and characterization of new electrically conductive composites based on expanded graphite with potential use as remote environmental detectors
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The presented paper is focused on studying electrically conductive composites based on an elastomeric matrix and expanded graphite as the filler. A potential application as an environmental remote detector was studied. The ... -
Preparation and characterization of urea-formaldehyde microcapsules filled with paraffin oil
( Springer Verlag , 2016 , Article)Paraffin oil was encapsulated in a urea–formaldehyde polymer shell by in situ polymerization. The effect of modifying the fabrication parameters, specifically the emulsifier, the core material concentration, the stirring ... -
Preparation and optical parameter characterization of two aldehyde derivative thin films for photonic applications by drop casting method
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2020 , Article)In this study, thin films of polymer poly(methyl methacrylate) were prepared using a drop casting method. Two newly synthesized aldehyde derivatives, 2-bromomalonaldehyde and 5,6-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-2-carbaldehyde, ... -
Preparation and performance evaluation of speek/polyaniline composite membrane for direct methanol fuel cell
( Carl Hanser Verlag , 2017 , Article)Polymer composites comprising sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) and 10 to 50 wt% of Poly(trimellitic anhydride chloride-co-4,4'-methylenedianiline) (PTCMA) were prepared by solution casting. The effects of PTCMA ... -
Preparation and Preliminary Dielectric Characterization of Structured C60-Thiol-Ene Polymer Nanocomposites Assembled Using the Thiol-Ene Click Reaction
( MDPI AG , 2015 , Article)Fullerene-containing materials have the ability to store and release electrical energy. Therefore, fullerenes may ultimately find use in high-voltage equipment devices or as super capacitors for high electric energy storage ... -
Preparation and Preliminary Dielectric Characterization of Structured C60-Thiol-Ene Polymer Nanocomposites Assembled Using the Thiol-Ene Click Reaction
( MDPI , 2015 , Article)Fullerene-containing materials have the ability to store and release electrical energy. Therefore, fullerenes may ultimately find use in high-voltage equipment devices or as super capacitors for high electric energy storage ... -
Preparation of multiphase poly(styrene-co-butyl acrylate)/wax-clay nanocomposites via miniemulsion polymerization
( AD Publications , 2015 , Article)In the presence of different wax-clay nanocomposites concentrations, poly(styrene-co-butyl acrylate) P(S-co-BA) copolymers were prepared via free-radical random copolymerization of styrene and butyl acrylate in miniemulsion. ... -
Preparation of progressive antibacterial LDPE surface via active biomolecule deposition approach
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)The use of polymers in all aspects of daily life is increasing considerably, so there is high demand for polymers with specific properties. Polymers with antibacterial properties are highly needed in the food and medical ... -
Pressure retarded osmosis: Advancement, challenges and potential
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)An excessive amount of renewable energy could be possibly produced when solutions of dissimilar salinities are combined simultaneously in a semipermeable membrane. The aforestated energy harnessing for transformation into ... -
Probing into the properties of B4C reinforced nickel phosphorus-based nanocomposite coating
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Nickel-based coatings are well known for their good corrosion resistance performance. However, these materials suffer from inferior mechanical properties that limit their wider application. This work investigates the ... -
Probing the fibrillation of lysozyme by nanoscale-infrared spectroscopy
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Amyloid fibrillation is the root cause of several neuro as well as non-neurological disorders. Understanding the molecular basis of amyloid aggregate formation is crucial for deciphering various neurodegenerative diseases. ... -
Processing and characterization of polyethylene-based composites
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)Thermoplastic matrix polymer composites have gained commercial success in the semistructural and structural applications. Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most versatile and widely used thermoplastics in the world because ... -
Processing and industrial applications of sustainable nanocomposites containing nanofillers
( Springer International Publishing , 2019 , Book chapter)This book presents emerging economical and environmentally friendly polymer composites that are free of the side effects observed in traditional composites. It focuses on eco-friendly composite materials using granulated ... -
Processing, characterization and modeling of recycled polypropylene/glass fibre/wood flour composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most common thermoplastic materials in the world. There is a need to recycle the large amount of this used material. To overcome the environmental problems, related to the polymer waste, ... -
Productivity enhancement of solar still with thermoelectric modules from groundwater to produce potable water: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)Groundwater is recognized as a principal source of water for the drinking, irrigation and many other purposes. Researchers have also used groundwater in the solar distillation to convert it to drinkable water by use of ... -
Productivity forecasting of solar distiller integrated with evacuated tubes and external condenser using artificial intelligence model and moth-flame optimizer
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)This paper aims at developing an artificial intelligence model to forecast the water yield of a modified solar distiller integrated with evacuated tubes and an external condenser. The model consists of a hybrid long ... -
Progress and Prospects of Nanocellulose-Based Membranes for Desalination and Water Treatment
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Membrane-based desalination has proved to be the best solution for solving the water shortage issues globally. Membranes are extremely beneficial in the effective recovery of clean water from contaminated water sources, ... -
Progress for Co-Incorporation of Polydopamine and Nanoparticles for Improving Membranes Performance
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Incorporating polydopamine has become a viable method for membrane modification due to its universality and versatility. Fillers in their different categories have been confirmed as effective elements to improve the ... -
Progress in biocatalysis with immobilized viable whole cells: systems development, reaction engineering and applications
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article Review)Viable microbial cells are important biocatalysts in the production of fine chemicals and biofuels, in environmental applications and also in emerging applications such as biosensors or medicine. Their increasing significance ...