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Enhancing Tensile and Compressive Strength of AZ41 Magnesium Alloy by Adding Nano-Sized Al2O3
( John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2014 , Book chapter) -
Enhancing the damping effect of MRF damper using an external magnetic excitation system
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2023 , Article)The magnetic field generated by the damper’s magnetic circuit governs the yield stress value of the Magnetroholgical Fluid (MRF) damper and hence its damping effect. This paper contributes to the literature on the development ... -
Enhancing the electrocatalytic properties of LaMnO3 by tuning surface oxygen deficiency through salt assisted combustion synthesis
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)In this work, we report a detailed investigation on the salt assisted combustion synthesis of LaMnO3 perovskite catalyst for improving the electrochemical properties through agglomeration control and enhanced oxygen defects ... -
Enhancing the UV/heat stability of LLDPE irrigation pipes via different stabilizer formulations
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Herein different stabilizer formulations of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) against UV- and heat-initiated degradation are described. The project aims at outdoor applications, such as irrigation piping and profiles, ... -
Environmental efficiency of electric vehicles in Europe under various electricity production mix scenarios
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Decarbonizing residential transportation sector depends on the energy mix. A need for environmental efficiency of electric vehicles considering the life cycle impacts of electricity generation under different mix scenarios ... -
Environmental impact of fuel spills on land
(2006 , Conference Paper)This study considers the toxicity and flammability of emitted fuel vapor from un-ignited pools of spilled chemicals on land. It also estimates the thermal radiation levels emitted from such pools in case they catch fire. ... -
Environmental, Economic, and Social Life Cycle Impacts of Alternative Fuel Buses: The Case for Qatar
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)This paper aimed to evaluate three different types of city buses' life cycle, including the manufacturing, shipping, and operation phases. On this basis, this study is applying both a hybrid life cycle sustainability ... -
Enzyme immobilization onto the nanomaterials: Application in enzyme stability and prodrug-activated cancer therapy
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used for immobilization of wide ranges of enzymes. However, the stabilization of enzymes on NPs is a major challenge, crucial for regulating enzymatic activity and their medical ... -
Enzyme?polymeric/inorganic metal oxide/hybrid nanoparticle bio-conjugates in the development of therapeutic and biosensing platforms
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Background: Because enzymes can control several metabolic pathways and regulate the production of free radicals, their simultaneous use with nanoplatforms showing protective and combinational properties is of great interest ... -
Estimation and measurement of effective line mobility on a non-deterministic thin plate excited by a piezoelectric patch
( EXTRICA , 2020 , Article)This paper derived the expression to estimate the effective line moment mobility of a non-deterministic thin plate under moment excitation by a piezoelectric patch actuator. The piezoelectric patch actuator is assumed to ... -
Ethanol dehydrogenation mechanism on cuni catalysts for hydrogen production
( TechConnect , 2016 , Conference Paper)Ethanol dehydrogenation mechanism was investigated over catalysts containing Cu and Ni metals prepared by solution combustion synthesis. In situ DRIFTS studies were conducted on individual metals (Cu and Ni) as well as on ... -
Evaluating the Performance of a Newly Developed Carbon Capture Device for Mobile Emission Sources
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2017 , Article)In the present study, a new carbon capture device that can be carried on-board vehicles has been developed and tested. The developed device uses absorption and adsorption methods of postcombustion CO2 capture. Sodium ... -
Evaluation of a novel greenhouse design for reduced cooling loads during the hot season in subtropical regions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Greenhouses provide an optimized growth environment for plants. However, providing this environment is energy intensive. In subtropical regions, most of this energy is to cater for the required cooling. The cooling demand ... -
Evaluation of angiogenic potential of heparin and thyroxine releasing wound dressings
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)In the present research, heparin (1 ?g/ml, 5 ?g/ml) and thyroxine (1 ?g/ml, 5 ?g/ml) loaded wound dressings were prepared. Ultrastructure of the developed scaffolds revealed by scanning electron microscope and fourier ... -
Evaluation of specific heat capacity and density for Cellulose Nanocrystal-based nanofluid
( Penerbit Akademia Baru , 2018 , Article)In this present study, the experimental results for density and specific heat capacity for CNC based nanofluid are reported. The nanofluid used in this investigation was prepared by adopting two-step preparation method. ... -
Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of AA 6063 Processed by Severe Plastic Deformation
( Springer US , 2015 , Article)In this study, the mechanical properties, including surface hardness, tensile strength, fatigue, and fretting fatigue behavior of AA 6063 processed by equal channel angular pressing as the most efficient severe shear plastic ... -
Evaluation of thermal comfort and cooling performance of residential buildings in arid climates
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2013 , Conference Paper)In this paper, a parametric study on the thermal comfort and cooling performance of residential buildings is reported. The study was carried out in the hot arid climatic conditions of Qatar. The influence of diurnal variation ... -
Evaluation of thermal history and defect in friction stir processing of as-cast magnesium AZ91
( Trans Tech Publications Ltd , 2018 , Conference Paper)Friction stir processing (FSP) is a thermos-mechanical process for modifying the microstructural and material properties of metals. FSP also can be used for mechanical alloying and producing metal matrix composites. Due ... -
Exact approaches for routing capacitated electric vehicles
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)We investigate a variant of the standard Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP), where each vehicle is powered exclusively by electricity stored in its rechargeable battery. Consequently, each vehicle should visit not ... -
Exact methods for the quay crane scheduling problem when tasks are modeled at the single container level
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The scheduling of quay cranes (QCs) to minimize the handling time of a berthed vessel is one of the most important operations in container terminals as it impacts the terminal's overall productivity. In this paper, we ...