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Experimental investigations on the performance of a thermo-mechanical refrigeration system utilizing ultra-low temperature waste heat sources
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Experimental studies that investigate the utilization of ultra-low temperature (between 48 °C and 120 °C) waste heat, which forms 25 % of the global unrecovered waste heat, to drive thermal cooling systems are rare. Thus, ... -
Experimental studies and computer modeling of viscoelastic properties of heart valve leaflets: Implication in heart valve tissue engineering
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)Diseased or damaged heart valve leaflets are amongst the major causes of illness and death globally. The currently available treatment of heart valve patients is to mend the damaged valves, but in most severe cases, heart ... -
Experimental study of exhaust emissions and performance of a dual fuel IDI diesel engine
(1999 , Conference Paper)Dual fuel engines of the compression ignition type provide an alternative approach for I.C. engines to improve economy, reduce exhaust emissions and achieve a greater power. The present contribution is an experimental ... -
An experimental study on achieving even-frosting for an air source heat pump using a novel dual-fan outdoor coil
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Many related studies suggested that a fixed airflow direction usually led to that the most frost would only deposit on the windward side of finned tube heat exchangers (FTHXs) of the traditional single fan outdoor coils ... -
Experimental study on the mechanical properties of biological hydrogels of different concentrations
( IOS Press BV , 2020 , Article)BACKGROUND: Biological hydrogels provide a conducive three-dimensional extracellular matrix environment for encapsulating and cultivating living cells. Microenvironmental modulus of hydrogels dictates several characteristics ... -
Exploring e-service quality and its relation with customer satisfaction in the banking sector: An Indian experience
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The purpose of this study is to explore the dimensions of e-service quality (e-SQ) in the context of the Indian banking sector and establish its relationship with customer satisfaction. Using a structured questionnaire, ... -
Exploring the interaction of cobalt oxide nanoparticles with Albumin, leukemia cancer cells and pathogenic bacterial by multispectroscopic, docking, cellular and antibacterial approaches
( Dove Medical Press Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Aim: The interaction of NPs with biological systems may reveal useful details about their pharmacodynamic, anticancer and antibacterial effects. Methods: Herein, the interaction of as-synthesized Co3O4 NPs with HSA was ... -
Exploring the interaction of quercetin-3-O-sophoroside with SARS-CoV-2 main proteins by theoretical studies: A probable prelude to control some variants of coronavirus including Delta
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of interaction between quercetin-3-O-sophoroside and different SARS-CoV-2?s proteins which can bring some useful details about the control of different variants of ... -
Exploring the interaction of synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles through hydrothermal method with hemoglobin and lymphocytes: Bio-thermodynamic and cellular studies
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The NiO NPs were synthesized by hydrothermal method and their interaction with Hb was investigated by employing fluorescence, UV?vis absorption techniques as well as docking studies. Also, the cytotoxic impacts of NiO NPs ... -
Exploring the Social, Economic and Environmental Footprint of Food Consumption: A Supply Chain-linked Sustainability Assessment
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)This research is the first empirical analysis on the macro-level social, economic and environmental impacts of food consumption categories in the United States of America. Current study assessed the direct and supply ... -
Extraction and characterization of biofunctional lignocellulosic fibers from Pulicaria undulata plant and the effect of alkali treatment on their bio-physicochemical properties
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to extract and characterize natural fibers from the P. undulata plant and to evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, including the influence of alkali treatment on the bio-physicochemical ... -
Extraction and characterization of natural fibers from Pulicaria gnaphalodes plant and effect of alkali treatment on their physicochemical and antioxidant properties
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)The study aimed to extract and characterize natural fibers from Pulicaria gnaphalodes (Vent.) Boiss. plants and assess the impact of alkali treatment on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of these fibers. Fibers ... -
Fabrication and characterization of size-selected Cu nanoclusters using a magnetron sputtering source
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Copper nanoclusters are used widely in applications such as glucose and gas sensors. A physical method is used to produce copper nanoclusters utilizing an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) system. Using a quadrupole mass filter ... -
Fabrication and evaluation of anti-cancer efficacy of lactoferrin-coated maghemite and magnetite nanoparticles
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Studies on the anti-cancer effects of nanomaterials are a very important step in the clinical practice and treatment of cancerous tissues. Since IONPs have a high potential for cancer treatment, their anti-cancer properties ... -
Fabrication of inorganic alumina particles at nanoscale by a pulsed laser ablation technique in liquid and exploring their protein binding, anticancer and antipathogenic activities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The interaction of nanoparticles with biological systems can provide useful information about their therapeutic applications. The aluminum nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) were synthesized by laser ablation technique and ... -
Fabrication Strategies for Bioceramic Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering with Generative Design Applications
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art in the fabrication of bioceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, with an emphasis on the use of three-dimensional (3D) technologies ... -
Facility location decisions within integrated forward/reverse logistics under uncertainty
( Elsevier B.V. , 2014 , Conference Paper)In this paper, a stochastic mixed integer linear programming (SMILP) model is proposed to optimize the location and size of facilities and service centres in integrated forward and reverse streams under uncertainty. The ... -
The Factors Affecting CO Emission in the European Union Countries: A Statistical Approach to Sustainability across the Food Industry
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)The research investigates four prime factors influencing CO2 emission levels associated with the food production industry in the European Union (EU) member states. The prime factors, namely population size, percentage of ... -
Fast and Scalable Synthesis of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 Cathode by Sol-Gel-Assisted Microwave Sintering
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)High-voltage spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO) is a promising cathode material for high-energy-density and high-power-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The high cost of the currently available LIBs needs to be addressed ... -
Fatigue life prediction of the additively manufactured specimen
( IOP Publishing Ltd , 2022 , Article)Additively manufactured specimens generally exhibit comparable or improved tensile properties, such as yield stress, ultimate tensile strength, and uniform elongation, compared to conventionally manufactured specimens. ...