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Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The stochastic nature of energy demand and renewable energy (RE) resources make the design of hybrid renewable energy systems as a complex problem. In this paper, an innovative stochastic optimization approach is proposed ... -
Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems using sampling average method
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article Review)The stochastic attribute of renewable energy sources and the variability of energy load is a preeminent barrier to design hybrid renewable energy systems. In this paper, a new methodology is advanced to incorporate the ... -
Stochastic optimization of the repair shops location problem using particle swarm optimization algorithm
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The optimization of facility location decisions is critical for the success of a supply chain in a market since it can contribute to long-Term performance of the supply chain. In the last two decades, the number of research ... -
Storage of energy harvested from a miniature turbine in a novel organic capacitor
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)The potential of harvesting energy generated from a (5-cm) miniature wind turbine and storing the charge in a novel organic capacitor is experimentally investigated. The energy is generated by subjecting the wind turbine ... -
Strain gradient based dynamic response analysis of heterogeneous cylindrical microshells with porosities under a moving load
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2019 , Article)Forced vibration of a porous functionally graded (FG) cylindrical microshell due to a moving point load with constant velocity is studied for the first time. Through the thickness of microshell, there are even-type or ... -
Strain, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity, and Tactile Sensors from Biopolymer Composites
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Book chapter)The ultimate biodegradability and eco-friendly usage have made the biocomposite materials applicable in almost every area of science, technology, and industry. Sensors are a prominent field of electronics and many composites ... -
Strategies of enzyme immobilization on nanomatrix supports and their intracellular delivery
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Enzymes are one of the foundations and regulators for all major biological activities in living bodies. Hence, enormous efforts have been made for enhancing the efficiency of enzymes under different conditions. The use of ... -
Stress analysis in functionally graded rotating disks with non-uniform thickness and variable angular velocity
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Stress field in functionally graded (FG) rotating disks with non-uniform thickness and variable angular velocity is studied numerically. The elastic modulus and mass density of the disks are assumed to be varying along the ... -
Striking multiple synergies in novel three-phase fluoropolymer nanocomposites by combining titanium dioxide and graphene oxide as hybrid fillers
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)In this study, novel three-phase polymer nanocomposites comprising of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and graphene oxide (GO) were prepared using colloidal blending. The PVDF/TiO2/GO ... -
Stromal cell-derived factor loaded co-electrospun hydrophilic/hydrophobic bicomponent membranes for wound protection and healing
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Chronic wounds are one of the key concerns for people with diabetes, frequently leading to infections and non-healing ulcers, and finally resulting in the amputation of limbs/organs. Stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF1) ... -
Structural and morphological study of mechanochemically synthesized crystalline nanoneedles of Zr-doped carbonated chlorapatite
( Elsevier B.V. , 2015 , Article)Nanosize Zr-doped carbonated chlorapatite (n-ZCCA) was developed as a novel bioceramic by a ball milling process. Results showed that the microstructural characteristics of the product were affected significantly by the ... -
Structure and Rheological Properties of Bovine Aortic Heart Valve and Pericardium Tissue: Implications in Bioprosthetic and Tissue-Engineered Heart Valves
( Hindawi Limited , 2019 , Article)Heart valve (HV) diseases are among the leading causes of cardiac failure and deaths. Of the various HV diseases, damaged HV leaflets are among the primary culprits. In many cases, impaired HV restoration is not always ... -
Studies on the Electrical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Poly (4-Styrene Sulfonic Acid) and Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend Composites
( World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd , 2018 , Article)In the present study, graphene oxide (GO)-reinforced poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) (PSSA)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend composite films were prepared using colloidal blending technique at various concentrations of GO ... -
Studies on the Mechanical, Morphological and Electrical Properties of Highly Dispersible Graphene Oxide Reinforced Polypyrrole and Polyvinylalcohol Blend Composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Conference Paper)In the present study, water soluble polypyrrole (WPPy)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/graphene oxide (GO) composite films were prepared via colloidal blending method at different GO loadings varying from 0 – 3 wt%. The dispersion ... -
Study of A Time Dependent Double -Diffusive Salinity Problem
( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)The time-dependent, double diffusive stability problem for a horizontal layer of salty water bounded by two rigid isothermal surfaces is analyzed using a linear perturbation technique. Initially, the layer is subjected to ... -
Study of ethanol decomposition mechanism over combustion synthesized bimetallic Cu-Co nanoparticles
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Study of ethanol decomposition mechanism over combustion synthesized bimetallic Cu-Co nanoparticles
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Study of ethanol dehydrogenation reaction mechanism for hydrogen production on combustion synthesized cobalt catalyst
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Cobalt nanoparticles synthesized via solution combustion synthesis were used to study the decomposition mechanism of ethanol for hydrogen production. Thermodynamic studies were conducted on the synthesis of cobalt nanoparticles ... -
Study of mild steel sandwich structure energy absorption performance subjected to localized impulsive loading
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Extensive research focus had been given to sacrificial sandwich panels to mitigate the effects of blast loads. This is due to their ability to distribute the load and absorb a significant portion of the blast energy. This ... -
Study of recirculating water-based and carbon-based working fluids on the combustion flow field and the cycle performances of semi-closed CO2-capturing Brayton-derived cycles
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The transition into new power technologies that utilize fossil fuels with near zero emissions to the ambient is an urgent need to mitigate the worldwide environmental problems. In this study, detailed analyses of carbon-based ...