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Optimization of linear zigzag insert metastructures for low-frequency vibration attenuation using genetic algorithms
( Academic Press , 2017 , Article)Vibration suppression remains a crucial issue in the design of structures and machines. Recent studies have shown that with the use of metamaterial inspired structures (or metastructures), considerable vibration attenuation ... -
Optimization of performance and emission characteristics of CI engine fueled with Jatropha biodiesel produced using a heterogeneous catalyst (CaO)
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)This study includes the use of heterogeneous catalyst (CaO) for the production of Jatropha biodiesel through transesterification reaction. The heterogeneous transesterification delivered a yield of 81.6% at 5 wt% catalyst ... -
Optimization of the multi-carburant dose as an energy source for the application of the HCCI engine
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The issue of utilizing multi-fuels for enhancing the burning process in the “Homogeneous charge compression ignition” HCCI engine cylinder has been developing significantly during the last decades. This technique has ... -
Optimum sintering method and temperature for cold compact Bismuth Telluride pellets for thermoelectric applications
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work intends to investigate the optimum sintering method and temperature that can improve the efficiency of bismuth telluride cold compact pellets for thermoelectric applications. Different p-type and n-type bismuth ... -
Optimum sintering method and temperature for cold compact Bismuth Telluride pellets for thermoelectric applications
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This work intends to investigate the optimum sintering method and temperature that can improve the efficiency of bismuth telluride cold compact pellets, for the thermoelectric applications. Different p-type and n-type ... -
Ordered porous metal oxide semiconductors for gas sensing
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Among various gas sensing materials, metal oxide semiconductors have shown great potential as resistive type sensors. The ordered porous structural metal oxide semiconductors with well-defined meso- or macro-pores chemically ... -
Organic nanostructure sensing layer developed by AAO template for the application in humidity sensors
( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article)The present study demonstrates a novel nanoporous structure of aluminium 1,8,15,22-tetrakis 29H,31H phthalocyanine chloride (AlPcCl) prepared by template-assisted method for a humidity sensor. The nanoporous sensing layer ... -
Organic Thin-Film Capacitive and Resistive Humidity Sensors: A Focus Review
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2018 , Article Review)In this paper, organic-based capacitive and resistive humidity sensors, starting from the fundamental working principles, designs, and characterization, are reviewed. The prevalent adoptions of recent technology in the ... -
Organically modified nanoclay filled thin-film nanocomposite membranes for reverse osmosis application
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)This study validates, for the first time, the effectiveness of two nanoclays, that is, cloisite (CS)-15A and montmorillonite (MNT) at the polyamide (PA) active layer in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. Cloisite-15A is ... -
An overview of water desalination systems integrated with renewable energy sources
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article Review)Nowadays, the growing world population, climate change, pollution, rising consumer demand, and resource exploitation have contributed to a freshwater shortage. Hence, water desalination is heavily used for freshwater ... -
An overview on the progress in produced water desalination by membrane-based technology
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Other)The scarcity of clean water sources has become a global concern in the present-day society. This has driven to the extraction of fresh water from produced water (PW), from the oil and gas fields, specifically in countries ... -
A paper-based colourimetric sensor for sodium sulfite detection in beverages
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Sulfite is a common food additive that prevents oxidation from damaging food nutrients, and it has long been used in the food industry as a bleaching agent. It can harm the human body if taken wrongly or excessively. In ... -
Pd nanocrystals encapsulated in MOF-derived Ni/N-doped hollow carbon nanosheets for efficient thermal CO oxidation: unveiling the effect of porosity
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2023 , Article)Rational synthesis of Ni-metal-organic-framework (MOF)-derived hollow N-doped carbon (Ni-MOF-HNC) nanostructures has garnered great attention in various catalytic reactions due to their outstanding catalytic and physicochemical ... -
Pd-Nanoparticles Embedded Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Hierarchical Porous Carbon Nanosheets as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Carbon Monoxide Oxidation in Different Electrolytes
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Rational synthesis of Co-ZIF-67 metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived carbon-supported metal nanoparticles is essential for various energy and environmental applications; however, their catalytic activity toward carbon ... -
Pd/Ni-metal-organic framework-derived porous carbon nanosheets for efficient CO oxidation over a wide pH range
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2022 , Article)Metal nanocrystal ornamented metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are of particular interest in multidisciplinary applications; however, their electrocatalytic CO oxidation performance over wide pH ranges is not yet reported. ... -
Peach resin coated silica particles for imidacloprid removal as a greener approach to water remediation
( Desalination Publications , 2018 , Article)Pesticides are one of the major toxic pollutants that can be lethal even at trace levels. They generally enter into the water reservoirs through agricultural run-off and hence pose serious threat to flora and fauna of ... -
Pedagogical models to implement effective stem research experience programs in high school students
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)High school research experience programs (HSREPs) provide opportunities for true science education and expose students to scientific investigations in laboratory settings. Various HSREPs models have been practiced to shape ... -
Perfluoroctylsilane grafted Ti3C2X-based hydrogel liquid marble for controlled movement, self-assembly, light-induced release, and water evaporation system
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this study, a stable and highly hydrophobic perfluoroctylsilane grafted Ti3C2X (PFMXene) possessing repeatable and stable photothermal behavior was applied for fabrication of liquid marble (LM) and hydrogel-based LM. ... -
Performance analysis and enhancement of brain emotion-based intelligent controller and its impact on PMBLDC motor drive for electric vehicle applications
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article)Growing awareness of electric vehicles insists on the necessity of Permanent Magnet Brushless Direct Current Motor (PMBLDCM) worldwide. This paper involves building a simulation model of the complete PMBLDCM drive system ... -
Performance analysis of evacuated tubes coupled solar still with double basin solar still and solid fins
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Experimental set up of double basin solar still with evacuated tubes has been fabricated by locally available materials and then carry out research work by use of solid fins. Here 2.5 cm constant depth of water maintained ...