Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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An event triggered control scheme for enhanced production of Escherichia coli and biomass concentration during fed-batch cultivation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Control of a bioprocess is a challenging task mainly due to the nonlinearity of the process, the complex nature of microorganisms, and variations in critical parameters such as temperature, pH, and agitator speed. Generally, ... -
Advanced chemosensor techniques for instantaneous ammonia monitoring
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Detecting ammonia holds immense significance across diverse domains, notably in aquatic settings, medical diagnostics, and industrial operations. The imperative need for continuous ammonia level monitoring arises to avert ... -
Engineering PLA-MXene nanocomposite with balanced mechanical properties for enhanced shape memory effect
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2024 , Article)Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as shape memory material has gained attention due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ease of processing by 3D printing. PLA's environmentally friendly nature makes it an attractive ... -
Multi-functional nanoscale ZrO2 catalysts for sustainable water treatment
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to synthesize highly reactive ZrO2 nanoparticles using a straightforward sol-gel method for addressing water contamination from hazardous metal ions and organic dyes. Structural and photocatalytic properties ... -
Evaluating fructose content in poultry feed: electrochemical insights
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2024 , Article)The global demand for poultry meat has increased, but consumers have become more picky in their nutritional choices. The fat content of poultry meat has risen since genetic advancement has resulted in higher rates of body ... -
Scalable fabrication of flexible thermoelectric generator with non-toxic Ga:ZnO and PEDOT:PSS thermoelements for wearable energy harvesting
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)This study presents a lightweight, flexible thermoelectric generator (TEG) designed for sustainable energy harvesting in wearable electronics. The TEG integrates p-type PEDOT:PSS and n-type Ga:ZnO thermoelements, utilizing ... -
Glycine-modified chitosan-embedded silver nanoparticles: a green approach to Pb2+ adsorption and bioactivity enhancement
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Glycine-modified chitosan anchored silver nanoparticles (SCG) were synthesized using a green method without a cross-linking agent. UV–Vis, FTIR, XRD, TEM and SEM techniques confirmed the formation of the SCG nanocomposite ... -
A novel mathematical approach for modeling the dielectric response surface of the transformer oil to predict the optimized functions of transformers in high-power applications
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Due to increase in the number of transformers, the need for transformer dielectric coolant (TDC) is gradually rising. Transformers are continuously under stress, which shortens the TDC's shelf life. In this experimental ... -
Optimized task scheduling approach with fault tolerant load balancing using multi-objective cat swarm optimization for multi-cloud environment
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Multi-cloud environment enables an organization to access services from more than one cloud service providers the use of multiple cloud computing and it can be treated as single heterogeneous environment. It enables autonomy ... -
A new method for improving the solar photovoltaic unit efficiency through neem oil as coolant medium for high power applications-an experimental investigation
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)The utilization of electric energy is rising in the technological world. Solar PV (photovoltaic) cells convert sunlight into electricity, and sunlight radiation also has heat, reducing the panel's efficiency. The heat ... -
Characterization of water-controlled shape memory alloys for solar tracking applications
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Growing demands for cleaner energy sources lead to innovations that require investigations in solar energy harvesting. Though numerous organic and inorganic photovoltaic devices have been explored for the solar power ... -
EWR-ICSA: Energy Aware Secured Routing Protocol Based Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks Using Improved Circle Search Algorithm
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSN) consists of various sensors and other components that communicate with each other. UWSN has several uses such as seismic monitoring, subsurface navigation and catastrophe prediction ... -
A novel Adaptive Neural Network-Based Laplacian of Gaussian (AnLoG) classification algorithm for detecting diabetic retinopathy with colour retinal fundus images
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a human eye disease in which the eye's retina is damaged in diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy can be diagnosed by manually interpreting retinal fundus images, even though that takes longer to ... -
Opto-mechanical studies of PVA-capped ZnSe and CdSe nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Polymer vinyl alcohol (PVA)-capped ZnSe and CdSe nanocomposite films were synthesized via a chemical route. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used for the structural characterization of the samples. XRD revealed the cubic and ... -
ANN-optimized NR-SHE method for single-sourced, multi-configurable switched capacitor-based multilevel inverter for sustainable power applications
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Multilevel inverters (MLIs) are widely preferred in sustainable power applications for their ability to deliver efficient output with low total harmonic distortion (THD) while minimizing the use of power semiconductor ... -
Nanoparticles in cancer theragnostic and drug delivery: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)This comprehensive review provides an in-depth analysis of how nanotechnology has revolutionized cancer theragnostic, which combines diagnostic and therapeutic methods to customize cancer treatment. The study examines the ... -
Adaptive cruise control system with fractional order ANFIS PD+I controller: optimization and validation
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Designing the control structures of fractional order PID controllers has proven to be effective in providing adaptability in set point tracing the performance of a nonlinear cruise control system. Wheel rolling resistance, ... -
An Experimental Analysis of Precipitated Silica in Petroleum-Contaminated Clay for the Strengthening of Soil Characteristics
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)In recent times, the environmental impacts of petroleum-contaminated clay (PC clay) have intensified, leading to more severe detrimental effects. To address this issue, the use of precipitated silica (P silica) has proven ... -
Investigating the effect of utilizing new induction manifold designs on the combustion characteristics and emissions of a direct injection diesel engine
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2018 , Article)New induction manifold designs have been developed in this work to enhance the turbulence intensity and improve the mixing quality inside diesel engine cylinders. These new designs employ a spiral-helical shape with three ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of various tube geometries for improved heat transfer in solar central receivers
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2020 , Conference)Central receiver of Concentrated Solar Power technology constitutes 15% of the total initial cost and plays an important role in achieving high operating temperatures. Central receiver systems are composed of tubes with ...
