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Self-Healing Silicones for Outdoor High Voltage Insulation: Mechanism, Applications and Measurements
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)This paper discusses the state of the art in the application of self-healing silicone-based materials for outdoor high-voltage insulation. Both the dynamic behavior of the dimethyl side groups of silicone rubber and the ... -
Self-organization in ionic liquids: From bulk to interfaces and films
( Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica , 2016 , Article)In this contribution we present an overview on the relation between the complex structure of ionic liquids (ILs) and its impact in the field of surface science. The results herein described result mainly from modeling and ... -
Self-standing elastomeric composites based on lithium ferrites and their dielectric behavior
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2014 , Article)Lithium ferrite (LiFe5O8) is an attractive material for technological applications due to its physical properties, which are significantly dependent on the preparation method and raw materials. In this work, LiFe5O8 ... -
Settling behavior of fine cuttings in fiber-containing polyanionic fluids for drilling and hole cleaning application
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)For efficient drilling operations, cuttings transport within the oil and gas wellbore is fundamental. Inadequate hole cleaning results in many problems including reduced rate of penetration, increased torque, bit wearing, ... -
Silica and carbon decorated silica nanosheet impact on primary human immune cells
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Silica nanosheets (SiO 2 NS) are considered to be a promising material in clinical practice for diagnosis and therapy applications. However, an appropriate surface functionalization is essential to guarantee high ... -
A simplified method for calculating saturated liquid densities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2004 , Article)A simplification for the Nasrifar–Moshfeghian (NM) liquid density correlation has been developed. A replacement for the Mathias and Copeman temperature-dependent term with the original Soave–Redlich–Kwong equation of state ... -
Simulation and 3E assessment of pre-combustion CO2 capture process using novel Ionic liquids for blue H2 production
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Incorporating pre-combustion CO2 capture with H2 production is expected to be a crucial technology that significantly contributes to CO2 emissions reduction from the current H2 production methods that rely on natural gas. ... -
Simulation and economic evaluation of natural gas hydrates [NGH] as an alternative to liquefied natural gas [LNG]
( Elsevier B.V. , 2005 , Article)Despite the fact that relatively little is known about the ultimate resource potential of natural gas hydrates, it is certain that gas hydrates are a vast storehouse of natural gas and significant technical challenges need ... -
Simulation and Optimization of an LNG Plant Cold Section
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Simulation and Optimization of an LNG Plant Cold Section Mary Anna Katebah, Mohamed Mamoon Hussein, Easa I. Almusleh* Chemical engineering department, Qatar University Global energy demands are expected to rise by almost ... -
Simulation of large capacity MSF brine circulation plants
( Elsevier B.V. , 2006 , Article)New multistage flashing desalination units (MSF) are being constructed with large capacity that may vary from 50,000 to 75,000 m3/d. This is almost 2–3 times the conventional unit capacity of 27,000–32,000 m3/d, which were ... -
Simulation of steam gasification of halophyte biomass for syngas production using Aspen Plus
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)Exploring the new non-edible source of biomass for green energy production becomes extremely important with the increase in global energy crises. The primary objective of this work is to evaluate the potential of halophyte ... -
Simulation-optimization framework for synthesis and design of natural gas downstream utilization networks
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)Many potential diversification and conversion options are available for utilization of natural gas resources, and several design configurations and technology choices exist for conversion of natural gas to value-added ... -
Simultaneous water reclamation and nutrient recovery of aquaculture wastewater using membrane distillation
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)A large amount of aquaculture wastewater with high load of nutrients, organic matter, and microalgae will pollute receiving water body and needs to treat before discharge. In this work, membrane distillation (MD) with the ... -
Single and multi-component adsorption of aromatic acids using an eco-friendly polyaniline-based biocomposite
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)The polyaniline coated with an agricultural waste (Argan nut shell) was prepared via in-situ chemical polymerization and used as an adsorbent material for removal of trimellitic (Tri), hemimellitic (Hemi) and pyromellitic ... -
Single crystal structure, vibrational spectroscopy, gas sorption and antimicrobial properties of a new inorganic acidic diphosphates material (NH4)2Mg(H2P2O7)2•2H2O
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)We report on the successful synthesis of diammonium magnesium dihydrogendiphosphate (V) dihydrate compound (NH4)2Mg(H2P2O7)2•2H2O using a wet chemical route. Single crystal X-ray difraction analysis and micro Raman ... -
Single step synthesis of porous NiCoO2 for effective electrooxidation of glycerol in alkaline medium
( Electrochemical Society Inc. , 2018 , Article)Herein, we report the electrooxidation of glycerol in alkaline media in presence of highly active and durable NiCoO2 catalyst synthesized using single step solution combustion synthesis (SCS) and compare its activity with ... -
Single-and multi-objective optimization of a dual-chamber microbial fuel cell operating in continuous-flow mode at steady state
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a promising technology for bioenergy generation and wastewater treatment. Various parameters affect the performance of dual-chamber MFCs, such as substrate flow rate and concentration. ... -
Size-resolved ambient bioaerosols concentration, antibiotic resistance, and community composition during autumn and winter seasons in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study investigates the size distribution, microbial composition, and antibiotic resistance (ABR) of airborne bioaerosols at a suburban location in Doha, Qatar between October 2021 and January 2022. Samples were collected ... -
Smart epoxy coating modified with isophorone diisocyanate microcapsules and cerium organophosphate for multilevel corrosion protection of carbon steel
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)This study investigates the corrosion resistance of steel plates coated with epoxy-based coatings modified with microcapsules loaded with isophorone diisocyanate and with pH-sensitive cerium tri(bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate ... -
Smart non-woven fiber mats with light-induced sensing capability
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)This article is focused on the facile procedure for 2D graphene oxide (GO) fabrication, utilizing reversible de-activation polymerization approach and therefore enhanced compatibility with surrounding polymer matrix. Such ...