Browsing by Author "Krupa, Igor"
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Adhesion Improvement Between Polyethylene and Aluminum Using Eco-Friendly Plasma Treatment
( John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2015 , Book chapter) -
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 ... -
Designing dual phase sensing materials from polyaniline filled styrene-isoprene-styrene composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)The demand for developing oil detectors is ever increasing since the cleanup and recovery from oil spill usually take long time. Here we propose oil sensors made of polyaniline (PANI) filled poly(styrene-isoprene-styrene) ... -
Electrically conductive composites based on an elastomeric matrix filled with expanded graphite as a potential oil sensing material
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2014 , Article)The preparation and properties of electrically conductive polymeric composites based on an elastomer matrix (styrene-isoprene styrene block copolymer) filled with expanded graphite are reported in this paper. The developed ... -
Electrically conductive, transparent polymeric nanocomposites modified by 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene)
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)The electrically conductive, transparent, and flexible self-standing thin nanocomposite films based on copolyamide matrix (coPA:Vestamelt X1010) modified with 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene) nanosheets were prepared by casting and their ... -
Enhancement of photovoltaic module performance by thermal management using shape-stabilized PCM composites
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Thermal management of photovoltaic (PV) panels is crucial due to the deterioration of their electrical efficiency at elevated operating temperatures. Therefore, thermal protection of PV against overheating is highly required. ... -
Evaluation of polymeric adsorbents via fixed-bed columns for emulsified oil removal from industrial wastewater
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Polymeric adsorbents (PAs) have been gaining increased attention for application in industrial wastewater (WW) treatment. However, most studies on evaluating PAs specifically for emulsified oil removal are currently limited ... -
Fluorescent Zn(II)-Based Metal-Organic Framework: Interaction with Organic Solvents and CO<inf>2</inf> and Methane Capture
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Adsorption of carbon dioxide (CO2), as well as many other kinds of small molecules, is of importance for industrial and sensing applications. Metal-organic framework (MOF)-based adsorbents are spotlighted for such applications. ... -
Heat Absorbers based on Recycled Polyethylene and Paraffin Wax for Energy Storage
(2016 , Master Thesis)The building sector is one of the main sectors in Qatar; however, it consumes a huge portion of primary energy sources. Today, there is a worldwide trend to utilize renewable sources of energy to cover buildings’ energetic ... -
Influence of surface modification of carbon nanotubes on interactions with polystyrene-b-polyisoprene-b-polystyrene matrix and its photo-actuation properties
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2014 , Article)The influence of various surface modification of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on preferential interactions with individual phases of the linear triblock copolymer polystyrene-b-polyisoprene-b-polystyrene (SIS) and ... -
Modification of polyethylene for oil-water separation in industrial wastewater treatment
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is extensively used worldwide in various applications due to its versatile features and abundant commercial availability. This study investigated, for the first time, the beneficial use of ... -
Polymer-Matrix Nanocomposite Membranes For Water Treatment
(2019 , Master Thesis)A new generation of advanced fibrous materials with high surface area, large number of pores, high flexibility and adjustable wettability were manufactured from different materials which are viable for many applications ... -
Rational synthesis, characterization, and application of environmentally friendly (polymer–carbon dot) hybrid composite film for fast and efficient UV-assisted Cd2+ removal from water
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Background: Carbon dots (CDs) are of particular interest in numerous applications. However, their efficiency for heavy metal removal from wastewater was not yet reported. Herein, we rationally synthesized CDs from petroleum ... -
Storage and Release of Thermal Energy of Phase Change Materials Based on Linear Low Density of Polyethylene, Parafin Wax and Expanded Graphite
( John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2015 , Book chapter) -
Thermal energy storage materials designed from recycled Tetra Pak waste and paraffin waxes with enhanced photothermal conversion efficiencies
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The phase change material (PCM)-integrated solar water heaters have great potential to save energy by utilizing renewable resources and to extend working hours even after sunsets. The PCM composites fabricated with recycled ...
