Center for Advanced Materials Research
Recent Submissions
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Impact of Concentrations of AlN Nanoparticles on Properties of Ni-P Coatings Synthesized by Electroless Process
( Springer , 2025 , Article)This study reports the synthesis and characterization of Ni-P-AlN nanocomposite coatings with varying concentrations of aluminium nitride (AlN) nanoparticles. The coatings were deposited on carbon steel substrates using ... -
Advancements in high voltage, high-energy density, lithium-ion cathode materials: A focused review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)High-voltage and high-energy-density cathode materials play a pivotal role in advancing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology, addressing the increasing demand for efficient energy storage in electric vehicles (EVs) and ... -
Improving corrosion inhibition of steel using polyurethane based composite coatings by incorporating zirconia nanoparticles and novel urea-based inhibitor
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Corrosion of steel in aggressive environments poses a major threat to structural integrity and operational efficiency across various industries. To address this, the present study introduces a novel polyurethane (PU)-based ... -
Corrigendum to “Improving corrosion inhibition of steel using polyurethane based composite coatings by incorporating zirconia nanoparticles and novel urea-based inhibitor” [Surf. Coat. Technol. 511 (2025) 132316]
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The authors regret that the project ID was incorrectly stated as QUCG-CAS-24/25–386 in the original publication. The correct project ID is QUCG-CAS-24/25–380. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. -
Superhydrophobic films from waste polypropylene for corrosion protection of carbon steel in 3.5 % sodium chloride solution
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The corrosion inhibition capabilities of polymer-based coatings are often limited by their reliance on additives, chemicals, and complex fabrication methods. In this study, we repurpose waste polypropylene (PP) into ... -
Self-Healing Materials
( American Chemical Society , 2025 , Article)Self-healing materials are an emerging class of smart materials that exhibit excellent healing attributes and can restore damage without external intervention. These smart materials have gained much attention over the last ... -
Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of electroless deposited Ni-P-Y2O3 nanocomposite coatings for industrial applications
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)This study investigated the development and corrosion performance evaluation of Ni-P-Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> nanocomposite coatings, synthesized through electroless deposition on A36 carbon steel with varying concentrations ... -
A shield and a signal: Smart polymeric coatings reinforced with zinc-imidazole carboxylate framework for dual corrosion inhibition and corrosion sensing
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Polymeric coatings are widely employed for the corrosion protection of metallic substrates due to their effective barrier properties; however, they are vulnerable to undetected defects that enable electrolyte ingress and ... -
Reusable Macroporous Oil Sorbent Films from Plastic Wastes
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Plastic waste comprises 15% of the total municipal solid waste and can be a rich source for producing value-added materials. Among them, polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) account for 60% of the total plastic waste, ... -
Free-Standing Porous and Nonporous Polyethylene Thin Films Using Spin Coating: An Alternate to the Extrusion-Stretching Process
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Spin coating is widely used in the preparation of thin films as it yields reproducible results with uniform surface and controlled thickness. However, free-standing thin films of polyolefins have never been produced using ... -
Molecular dynamics on blend miscibility of LLDPE and soft wax: An atomistic simulation and thermodynamic approach
( BME-PT and GTE , 2023 , Article)Atomistic molecular dynamics and dissipative particle dynamics simulations have been applied to study the miscibility of long-and short-chain linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)/wax blends. Molecular dynamics (MD) ... -
An atomistic molecular dynamic model to study the properties of LLDPE and wax
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article)Wax is often physically mixed with linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) to form a new polymer material. However, the morphology of these materials has not been described sufficiently, because molecular interaction at ... -
Strategies to mitigate the challenges in methanol oxidation reaction with contemporary platinum-based electrocatalysts
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Direct methanol fuel cells are promising energy conversion devices, which traditionally rely on platinum on carbon black (Pt/C) as electrocatalysts to perform electro-oxidation of methanol at the anode. Still, classical ... -
Classification of Animal Species Using a Deep Neural Network-Based Feature Extraction Method
( IEEE , 2024 , Conference)This study presents an innovative approach to animal classification and recognition utilizing machine learning and deep learning methodologies. Leveraging advanced algorithms, the proposed system achieves remarkable accuracy ... -
Utilization of polyethylene waste for designing foamy oil sorbents
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Recycling low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in its original form presents several challenges, including limited interest from converters, poor market demand for recycled products, higher sorting and cleaning costs, and reduced ... -
Advancements in radiative cooling structures for atmospheric water harvesting: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) presents a promising technology to address global water scarcity concerns. Utilizing radiative cooling (RC) surfaces to condense atmospheric water vapor has emerged as an effective passive ... -
Biopolymer assisted synthesis of metal–silica hybrid nanoflowers as a medium for the photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This report presents an ecofriendly synthesis and characterization of biopolymer (sodium alginate)-capped silver nanoparticle-silicon dioxide (Ag-SiO2) hybrid nanoflowers and their efficiency for the plasmon-mediated dye ... -
Non-Wettable Microporous Sheets Using Mixed Polyolefin Waste for Oil–Water Separation
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Mixed polyolefin-based waste needs urgent attention to mitigate its negative impact on the environment. The separation of these plastics requires energy-intensive processes due to their similar densities. Additionally, ... -
Sustainable Solution for Plastic Pollution: Upcycling Waste Polypropylene Masks for Effective Oil-Spill Management
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The use of Polypropylene PP in disposable items such as face masks, gloves, and personal protective equipment has increased exponentially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing significantly to microplastics ... -
Development of BioPolyurethane Coatings from Biomass-Derived Alkylphenol Polyols-A Green Alternative
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Bio-based polyols were obtained from the thermochemical liquefaction of two biomass feedstocks, pinewood and Stipa tenacissima, with conversion rates varying between 71.9 and 79.3 wt.%, and comprehensively characterized. ...
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