Browsing Center for Advanced Materials Research by Type "Article"
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An effective energy management strategy in hybrid electric vehicles using Taguchi based approach for improved performance
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article)The key challenge in the innovation of hybrid electric vehicles is the energy management control strategies to split the energy between the sources. The objective of adding an auxiliary source of power to vehicles is to ... -
An efficient eco advanced oxidation process for phenol mineralization using a 2D/3D nanocomposite photocatalyst and visible light irradiations
( Nature Publishing Group , 2017 , Article)Nanocomposites (CNTi) with different mass ratios of carbon nitride (C3N4) and TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared hydrothermally. Different characterization techniques were used including X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse ... -
An efficient LoRa-based smart agriculture management and monitoring system using wireless sensor networks
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)The objective of this paper is to build up a LoRa-based smart agricultural management and monitoring system using Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) in rural areas, in order to replace the current technology of the agricultural ... -
An Enhancement of Compositional Stability of Phase Change Materials by Lamination with Aluminum Sheet
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The wax leakage from shape-stabilized phase change materials (SSPCMs) is a limitation because it reduces their functionality. In this work, an enhancement of the compositional stability of SSPCMs formed by high-density ... -
An experimental investigation of emission performance of heterogenous catalyst jatropha biodiesel using RSM
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Tremendous growth in the number of automobiles in developed and developing global economies has exorbitantly boosted competition for petroleum products. Petroleum products derived from fossil fuels are predominantly ... -
An extensive analysis of mechanical, thermal and physical properties of jute fiber composites with different fiber orientations
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The study is aimed to find the effect of orientation of the woven jute fiber on the composites with epoxy matrix on the mechanical properties, thermal properties with different orientations (0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 75°) ... -
An improved optimisation technique for the network-controlled pH process and DC motor using various controllers
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)In this paper, two different systems, a pH process and a DC motor, are considered for networked control, where pH is a non-linear system and the DC motor is a linear system. Majority of the industries use the water as their ... -
An Overview of Graphene-Based 2D/3D Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Applications
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Photocatalytic processes induced by inexhaustible solar energy have fascinated significant research to solve issues like energy crisis and environmental pollution since they possess several merits, like renewable energy ... -
Analysis of partial electrocoalescence by Level-Set and finite element methods
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2016 , Article)The coalescence of a water drop in a dieletric oil phase at a water layer interface in the presence of an electric field is simulated by solving the Navier Stokes and charge conservation equations with the finite element ... -
Analysis of road traffic crashes in the State of Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Road traffic crashes (RTCs) are globally acknowledged as increasing threat to society, because they can affect many lives when they result in severe injury or fatality. In the State of Qatar RTCs are getting more awareness ... -
Analysis of vibrations in a diesel engine produced by Jatropha biodiesel using heterogeneous catalyst
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2022 , Article)Extensive consumption of fossil fuel has contributed to the worldwide decline of its reserves and detrimental effect on the environment. Therefore, it is essential to explore alternative option of fuel for diesel engine. ... -
Analysis of wear behavior and surface properties of detonation gun-sprayed composite coating of Cr3C2–NiCr–CeO2 on boron steel
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)The present paper reports the analysis of wear behavior and surface properties of detonation gun-sprayed composite coating of chromium carbide–nichrome–cerium oxide (Cr3C2–NiCr–CeO2) on boron steel. Experiments were performed ... -
Anisotropy in CNT composite fabricated by combining directional freezing and gamma irradiation of acrylic acid
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2016 , Article)A novel fabrication process for composite consisting of organized modified carbon nanotubes (CNT) in the polyacrylic acid (PAA) matrix has been developed. The CNT were organized along crystallite domains during a directional ... -
Annual performance analysis of adding different nanofluids in stepped solar still
( Springer Netherlands , 2019 , Article)The use of MgO and TiO2 nanofluids at different concentrations was investigated annually to evaluate the distillate output of stepped solar stills. Nanofluids concentrations ranged from 0.1 to 0.2% in the present research ... -
Anti-corrosive and oil sensitive coatings based on epoxy/polyaniline/magnetite-clay composites through diazonium interfacial chemistry
( Nature Publishing Group , 2018 , Article)Epoxy polymer nanocomposites filled with magnetite (Fe3O4) clay (B), named (B-DPA-PANI@Fe3O4) have been prepared at different filler loading (0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, 5 wt. %). The surface modification of clay by polyaniline (PANI) ... -
Antibacterial Performance of Protonated Polyaniline-Integrated Polyester Fabrics
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)During the last few years, there has been an increase in public awareness of antimicrobial fabrics, as well as an increase in commercial opportunities for their use in pharmaceutical and medical settings. The present study ... -
Antibacterial treatment of LDPE with halogen derivatives via cold plasma
( BME-PT and GTE , 2015 , Article)The factor limiting the application of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in healthcare is its high susceptibility to bacterial growth. For this reason, we here investigated antibacterial treatments of LDPE foils using ... -
Anticoagulant activity of cellulose nanocrystals from isora plant fibers assembled on cellulose and sio2 substrates via a layer-by-layer approach
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)In this study, we report the isolation of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from Isora plant fibers by sulfuric acid hydrolysis and their assembly on hydrophilic cellulose and silicon-di-oxide (SiO2) surfaces via a layer-by-layer ... -
Anticorrosion Properties of Robust and UV-Durable Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/Carbon Nanotubes Superhydrophobic Coating
( American Chemical Society (ACS) , 2024 , Article)Aluminum is vulnerable to corrosion, biofouling, and durability reduction as a result of forming unwanted deposits during their interactions with liquids. In this work, a high-corrosion-resistance superhydrophobic coating ... -
Antimicrobial modification of PLA scaffolds with ascorbic and fumaric acids via plasma treatment
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)An optimal medical scaffold should be biocompatible and biodegradable and should have adequate mechanical properties and scaffold architecture porosity, a precise three-dimensional shape, and a reasonable manufacturing ...