Materials Science & Technology
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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOCHROMIC NANOFIBER COMPOSITION FOR TEXTILE APPLICATIONS.
(2023 , Master Thesis)This study focuses on optimizing application methods for nanofiber and thermochromic pigments on textiles, assessing their performance through instrumental analysis, and establishing scientific explanations for the ... -
CONSTRUCTION OF FE2O3/TRANSITION METAL DICHALCOGENIDES HETEROSTRUCTURES FOR DYES PHOTODEGRADATION
(2023 , Master Thesis)Photocatalysis has been widely implemented in water purification due to its sustainability, high efficiency in degrading pollutants with low energy consumption, and it is economically and environmentally friendly. Hematite, ... -
MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS OF SODIUM-BASED LAYERED OXIDE CATHODE MATERIALS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SODIUM-ION BATTERIES
(2023 , Master Thesis)Layered oxide cathode materials are of great interest in sodium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, availability, low cost, and environmentally benign raw materials. This work compares the structural, ... -
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOSTRUCTURE MATERIAL FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATION
(2023 , Master Thesis)Currently, nanomaterial has gained much attention in medical applications. Two different nanostructured materials were synthesized for biomedical purposes in this approach. Firstly, a composite of bimetallic nanoparticles ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES ON THE THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF P-TYPE BISMUTH TELLURIDE COMPOSITE
(2023 , Master Thesis)The most important thermoelectric materials for applications close to room temperature are made of bismuth telluride. The number of applications for these materials, however, is constrained by their extremely low heat ... -
THE EFFECT OF NIOBIUM ON THE PHASE STABILITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL-BASED HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS
(2023 , Master Thesis)A fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of phase stability of high entropy alloys (HEAs) and the influence of refractory elements is a recent topic of active research. This study investigates the effect of Niobium ... -
EFFECT OF ALUMINUM CONCENTRATION ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NICRCONB HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS
(2023 , Master Thesis)The debate between growing economies and increased environmental burdens forces countries to make excessive efforts to reduce their energy consumption. The reduction of weight in structural materials, such as Al-based and ... -
PREPARATION OF WS2/TIO2 NANOSTRUCTURES FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC APPLICATIONS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)The energy from fossil fuels has been recognized as a main factor of global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, there is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels with clean, cost-effective, long-lasting, and ... -
AN IMPROVEMENT OF INTERFACIAL ADHESION BETWEEN AL FOIL AND LOW DENSITY PE THROUGH BLENDING WITH FUNCTIONLIZED POLYMERS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)An enhancement of interfacial adhesion between low density PE (LDPE), particularly QAPCO LDPE packing grade and aluminum foil is an important challenge in designing of multilayered packaging (TetraPak type of packaging) ... -
SEPARATION OF OIL/WATER MIXTURES BY CHEMICALLY MODIFIED MELAMINE FOAMS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Polymeric foams represent suitable porous sorbents for separating various contaminants dispersed in water. One of the most common polymeric foams is melamine (ME) foams, which are particularly suitable for removing oil ... -
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERIC FOAMS FOR REMOVAL OF FREE OIL FROM WATER
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Development of polymeric foams for removal of oily pollutants (spills) from water is a key target of this thesis. Pollutants occur in the form of free oil (floating on the water surface) or oil/water macroscopic, non-stabilized ... -
THE EFFECT OF SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES ON THE THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF BISMUTH TELLURIDE
(2022 , Master Thesis)Modern new technologies, including carbon nanomaterials, polymers performed electronically, and their nanocomposites enhance the performance of thermoelectric materials. Thermoelectrical responses can be improved by ... -
ELECTRODE SUSPENSION FOR AQUEOUS SODIUM FLOW BATTERY
(2022 , Master Thesis)In the current study, we attempt to formulate and characterize aqueous electrode suspensions (anolytes) composed of carbon black (KB) and sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7; NTO) dispersed in branched micelle solution. The suspensions ... -
Biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethane composites as potential plating systems in pediatric facial fractures
(2022 , Master Thesis)Due to the rapid growth of facial bone in the pediatric age group, the use of metallic plates would require a second surgical intervention to remove it. The alternative is biodegradable plating systems which are safe but ... -
Enhancement of the Interfacial Adhesive Strength between Low Density Polyethylene and Aluminum Foil for Packaging Applications
(2021 , Master Thesis)The low-density polyethylene/aluminum (LDPE/Al) joint in Tetra Pak liquid containers provides stability and strength to the food package, ensures protection against outside moisture, and maintains the nutritional values ... -
Rational Design of Mxenes with Atomically Doped Multimetals for Efficient Electrochemical and Photoelecrochemical Conversion of Co2 to Usable Hydrocarbons
(2021 , Master Thesis)Ti3C2Tx MXene is a promising catalyst for several applications; however, its electrochemical conversion of CO2 to useable hydrocarbons has been rarely reported experimentally. Herein, two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx nanosheets ... -
Nip/Zno-Doped C3n4 Nanocapsules: A New Highly Corrosion-Resistant Electroless-Plated Coating with Superior Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties
(2021 , Master Thesis)Carbon nitride (C3N4) nanomaterials has superior mechanical, thermal and tribological properties, which make them attractive for various applications including corrosion resistant coatings. In this research, newly ... -
Fabrication of Nano-Composite Membrane for FO Desalination
(2021 , Master Thesis)The aim of this work is to solve the current issues experienced in forward osmosis (FO) membranes such as low water flux, membrane fouling, and high reverse solute flux (RSF). We also propose a novel technique to ... -
Er Doped Gan/Aln Multiple Quantum Well Structure For Optoelectronic Devices
(2021 , Master Thesis)Well-defined coral reefs and patches with high density of fishes were reported in the Arabian Gulf. Due to environmental and anthropogenic disturbances, especially due to coastal development, coral reef cover starts ... -
Nutrient consumption over time in plant litter decomposition in drylands: effects of different species mixtures and Photodegradation
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Plant litter decomposition in soil is a dynamic process that is affected and regulated by several factors. Soil microbial activity, light intensity, litter composition and habitat all affect the rate of decomposition ...
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