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Safety experiments for small robots investigating the potential of soft materials in mitigating the harm to the head due to impacts
( springer link , 2019 , Article)There is a growing interest in social robots to be considered in the therapy of children with autism due to their effectiveness in improving the outcomes. However, children on the spectrum exhibit challenging behaviors ... -
Sandwich structures for energy absorption applications: A review
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)It is crucial that proper engineering structures are designed as energy absorbers for high dynamic loading situations, such as accidents, blasts, or impacts. The role of such structures is to absorb the high kinetic energy ... -
Scalar dissipation rate statistics in turbulent flows using Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence measurements
( Elsevier , 2012 , Article)A shearless mixing layer with isotropic decaying turbulence has been examined with a turbulent axisymmetric opposed-jet flow and a plume in pipe flow. The study has been carried out experimentally with Planar Laser Induced ... -
Secondary metabolites from acridocarpus orientalis inhibits 4T1 cells and promotes mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) proliferation
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Abstract: Among medicinal plants, Acridocarpus orientalis (AO) possesses a remarkable anti-cancer potential, possibly because of its anti-oxidant property. In this study, the leaf and stem extracts from AO were assessed ... -
Selection of alternative fuel taxis: a hybridized approach of life cycle sustainability assessment and multi-criteria decision making with neutrosophic sets
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)This study presents a combined application of hybrid life cycle sustainability assessment and multi-criteria decision-making, aiming to further advance an integrated sustainability assessment and decision-making for the ... -
Self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings modified with Zirconia nanoparticles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work reports the self-healing behavior of epoxy reinforced ZrO2 double-layer nanocomposite coatings to alleviate the deleterious effects of corrosion in the oil and gas industry. The corrosion inhibitor (imidazole) ... -
Self-organized TiO2 nanotube layer on Ti–6Al–7Nb for biomedical application
( Elsevier B.V. , 2015 , Article)In the present study, a self-organized nanotube TiO2 layer on Ti–6Al–7Nb was fabricated. The influence of acidic electrolytes including glycerol (G) and ethylene glycol (EG) on the anodization, microstructural features and ... -
Sequence-Based Simulation Optimization: An Application to Container Terminals
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a novel method for simulation-optimization that incorporates the sequence in which the decision variables (resource levels) are optimized. The authors hypothesize that implementing such a sequence will ... -
Severe plastic deformation of tubular AA 6061 via equal channel angular pressing
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2016 , Article)Various severe plastic deformation (SPD) processes have been developed to produce metal tubes with ultrafine grain (UFG) structures. However, most techniques are complex and limited to working with components that are short ... -
Severity of corrosion under insulation (CUI) to structures and strategies to detect it
( De Gruyter , 2019 , Article Review)This review paper considers the research conducted in the past 30 years in the field of corrosion under insulation (CUI). CUI is a significant challenge in many industries for reasons of high cost and risk because it ... -
Shape Memory Composites Based on Polymers and Metals for 4D Printing: Processes, Applications and Challenges
( Springer International Publishing , 2022 , Book)Shape Memory Composites Based on Polymers and Metals for 4D Printing is a thorough discussion of the physics and chemistry behind this developing area of materials science. It provides readers with a clear exposition of ... -
A shift to green cybersecurity sustainability development: Using triple bottom-line sustainability assessment in Qatar transportation sector
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Green cybersecurity is the emerging trend in the new era and this green cybersecurity technology minimizes the negative effects of IT operations and implements a green sustainable environment. Therefore, the study conceptually ... -
Shifting artificial data to detect system failures
( John Wiley & Sons Ltd , 2015 , Article)Multivariate statistical process control (MSPC) is used for simultaneously monitoring several process variables. While small changes to normal operating conditions made by this system may not seriously affect the quality ... -
Short-term planning of liquefied natural gas deliveries
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The ability of a supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to deliver cargoes at desired times, while effectively managing a fleet of cryogenic vessels can significantly impact its profits. We investigate in this paper an ... -
Significance of alumina in nanofluid technology: An overview
( Springer Netherlands , 2019 , Article Review)Nanotechnology has emerged to be an essential aspect of science and technology. The growth of this field has been enormous specifically in the development of nanomaterials. Till date, numerous nanomaterials have been ... -
Silver nanoparticle impregnated chitosan-PEG hydrogel enhances wound healing in diabetes induced rabbits
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Non-healing wounds are among the serious complications of type-2-diabetes around the globe, associated with high incidence of bacterial infection, chronic nerve and blood vessel damage, and eventually repeated amputation ... -
Silybin as a potent inhibitor of a-synuclein aggregation and associated cytotoxicity against neuroblastoma cells induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)a-synuclein (a-syn) amyloid fibrils, the leading neurotoxic types, are predominately formed through interaction with nanoparticles (NPs). However, some natural compounds like silybin can reduce the formation of NPs-induced ... -
Silymarin-albumin nanoplex: Preparation and its potential application as an antioxidant in nervous system in vitro and in vivo
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)In this study, we formulated silymarin-HSA nanoplex and assayed its ability to reduce LPS-induced toxicity in vitro and in vivo. Silymarin molecules were encapsulated into HSA nanoplex and the loading efficiency and ... -
Simulated annealing with auxiliary knowledge for process planning optimization in reconfigurable manufacturing
( Elsevier , 2012 , Article)In this paper, three simulated annealing based algorithms that exploit auxiliary knowledge in different ways are devised and employed to handle a manufacturing process planning problem for reconfigurable manufacturing. ... -
Simulation and experimental study of underwater dissimilar friction-stir welding between aluminium and steel
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)The volume of fluid (VOF) modeling method was implemented to simulate the underwaterfriction-stir welding (FSW) process for dissimilar joining between aluminum and steel. Tem-perature profile, materials flow, and intermixing ...