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Repair of Heat-Damaged RC Beams Using Micro-concrete Modified with Carbon Nanotubes
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Korean Society of Civil Engineers
, 2021 , Article)
This paper investigates the use of micro-concrete modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the repair of heat-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Ten RC beams were cast and then subjected to elevated temperature of ...
The application of control algorithm for optimal performance of evaporatively-cooled façade system in hot dry and humid weathers
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
An evaporatively-cooled façade system, composed of a Photovoltaic thermal (PVT), evaporative cooler, and evaporatively-cooled façade, was previously developed. In this study, a control algorithm for the system parameters ...
Towards the development of novel hybrid composite steel pipes: Electrochemical evaluation of fiber-reinforced polymer layered steel against corrosion
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Corrosion remains one of the major and most costly challenges faced by the steel industry. Various fiber-reinforced polymer coating systems have been proposed to protect metallic piping distribution networks against ...
Fourier transform infrared imaging-A novel approach to monitor bio molecular changes in subacute mild traumatic brain injury
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be defined as a disorder in the function of the brain after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can cause devastating effects, ...
Visible light communication for intelligent transportation systems: A review of the latest technologies
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article Review)
In seeking to improve traffic congestion and safety on roads and highways, there has been an increased interest in intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The emerging visible light communication (VLC) technology is a ...
The Impact of Airline Alliance Strategy on the Perceived Service Quality: A Global Survey
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Taylor & Francis
, 2021 , Article)
The aim of this paper was to investigate the impact of airline alliance strategy on the perceived service quality. To this end, 153 airlines from different regions were surveyed. The data for this research were retrieved ...
Energy and exergy analysis of parallel flow double effect H2O-[mmim][DMP] absorption refrigeration system for solar powered district cooling
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Solar thermal energy-driven double effect absorption refrigeration system (DE-ARS) for district
cooling in smart cities is an efficient, and sustainable alternative for centralized air conditioning
and concurrently ...
Adsorption characteristics of pristine and magnetic olive stones biochar with respect to clofazimine
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Olive stone biochars (OSBC), both pristine and following magnetization (MAG–OSBC), were utilized as eco‐friendly and cost‐effective sorbents for the antituberculosis, clofazimine (CLOF). Morphologies, textures, surface ...
A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic nonlinear vibration energy harvester excited by fluid flow
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Academie des sciences
, 2021 , Article)
Energy harvesting mechanisms can be used to extract energy from ambient surroundings to power small electronic devices, which has a significant advantage in realizing self-sustaining wireless devices. The proposed design ...
Formulation of boron encapsulated smart nanocapsules for targeted drug delivery to the brain
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Drug delivery through the Blood–Brain Barrier (BBB) represents a significant challenge. Despite the current strategies to circumvent the BBB, nanotechnology offers unprecedented opportunities for combining selective delivery, ...