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Superhydrophobic PVC/SiO2 Coating for Self-Cleaning Application
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2020 , Article)A lotus leaf like self-cleaning superhydrophobic coating has high demand in industrial applications. Such coatings are prepared by alternative dip and spray deposition techniques. A layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied ... -
Superhydrophobic surfaces for oil-water separation
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Oil spill in the environment is one of the serious issues faced around the world. Efficient oil removal and collection from water is a challenging task. Numerous costly and time-consuming physical, chemical, and biological ... -
Superior architecture and electrochemical performance of MnO2 doped PANI/CNT graphene fastened composite
( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article)MnO2 doped polyaniline (PANI) grafted on 3D CNTs/graphene was fabricated using basic in situ redox deposition. The HRTEM and FESEM studies validate that MnO2 doped polyaniline (PANI) can be efficiently coated over the ... -
Superior Corrosion and UV-Resistant Highly Porous Poly(vinylidene fluoride- co-hexafluoropropylene)/alumina Superhydrophobic Coating
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)The current research is devoted to fabricating a superhydrophobic coating on alumina surfaces via a facile one-step electrospinning technique. The wettability properties of the as-prepared coating were investigated. The ... -
Superior non-invasive glucose sensor using bimetallic cuni nanospecies coated mesoporous carbon
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The assessment of blood glucose levels is necessary for the diagnosis and management of diabetes. The accurate quantification of serum or plasma glucose relies on enzymatic and nonenzymatic methods utilizing electrochemical ... -
Surface Behavior of Polyamide 6 Modified by Barrier Plasma in Oxygen and Nitrogen
( Taylor & Francis , 2014 , Article)Polyamide (PA) 6 was modified by diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD) plasma in an atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen. The surface roughness decrease of PA 6 was detected by AFM and nano-indentation after ... -
Surface curing effect on reflection response of hardened cementitious mortar samples
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Surface curing effect of hardened engineering cementitious mortar (ECM) samples with distinct water-to-binder ratios (𝑤∕𝑏) is analyzed by recording amplitude of reflection response |𝛤| or conductance term 𝑔 measured by ... -
Surface engineering of the PLA films for fabricating dexterous humidity sensors
( Springer New York LLC , 2018 , Article)This study presents the surface engineering of the thin films of a biodegradable polymer, poly lactic acid (PLA), for its application in moisture/humidity sensors. The PLA films were deposited on the comb-like pre-patterned ... -
Surface functionalization of a polyurethane surface via radio-frequency cold plasma treatment using different gases
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Herein, the surface treatment of polyurethane (PU) films via air, O2, N2, Ar, and their mixtures were tested. The treatment was performed to incorporate new polar functionalities on the polymer surface and achieve improved ... -
Surface functionalization of chitosan as a coating material for orthopaedic applications: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)Metallic implants have dominated the biomedical implant industries for the past century for load-bearing applications, while the polymeric implants have shown great promise for tissue engineering applications. The surface ... -
Surface functionalization of natural lignin isolated from: Aloe barbadensis Miller biomass by atom transfer radical polymerization for enhanced anticancer efficacy
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)Lignin (LIG), one of the major natural polymers in the biomass is widely used for various industrial and biomedical applications, mainly in its modified form of grafted lignin. The present study focuses on the isolation ... -
Surface modification and grafting of carbon fibers: A route to better interface
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This review is an audit of various Carbon fibers (CF) surface modification techniques that have been attempted and which produced results with an enhancement in the interfacial characteristics of CFRP systems. An introduction ... -
Surface modification of low-density polyethylene with poly(2-ethyl-2- oxazoline) using a low-pressure plasma treatment
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a suitable polymer for biomedical applications due to its good physiochemical properties, but its insufficient biocompatibility is often an issue. Therefore, biocompatible substances such ... -
Surface modification of polyethylene/graphene composite using corona discharge
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Article)Polyethylene/graphene composites are suitable for electromagnetic interference shielding applications and are often fabricated as sandwich structures. However, the hydrophobic character of these composites can lead to ... -
Surface modification of polymeric substrates with photo- and sonochemically designed macromolecular grafts
( wiley , 2019 , Book chapter)Polymers such as elastomers, thermoplastics, or thermosets are functional materials employed in many fields and for diverse applications such as biomedical, separation science and technology, composites, power sources, and ... -
Surface modification of Ti3C2Tx using terminal groups and heteroatoms with excellent electrochemical performance in supercapacitors
(2023 , Article)Surface modification of Ti3C2Tx greatly enhances its charge storage mechanism as an electrode material. Herein, we demonstrate the role of surface terminals and heteroatoms in the electrochemical behavior of Ti3C2Tx ... -
Surface Modified Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as Smart UV Sensors
( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article)The present paper examines the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their surface modification via the microwave assisted sonochemical method along with its successful application in designing a smart UV sensor. The structure ... -
Sustainability assessment and techno-economic analysis of thermally enhanced polymer tube for multi-effect distillation (Med) technology
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Metal-alloys tubes are used in the falling-film evaporator of the multi-effect distillation (MED) that is the dominant and efficient thermal seawater desalination process. However, the harsh seawater environment (high ... -
Sustainable alkali-activated binders with municipal solid waste incineration ashes as sand or fly ash replacement
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)The present study investigates the feasibility of using two types of municipality solid wastes incineration ashes, namely, fly ash and bottom ash in the production of sustainable alkali-activated binder. The ashes are ... -
Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots for Metal Ion Sensing Application
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Highlights: What are the main finding? Preparation of GQDs from ethanolic extract of eucalyptus tree leaves. Hydrothermal treatment of extract at different temperatures and times was carried out. What is the implication ...