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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 ... -
Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots from Leaves of Date Palm Tree
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), a subtropical and tropical tree, included in the family Palmae (Arecaceae) is one of the oldest cultivated plants of mankind. Date palm is a major agricultural product in the semi-arid ... -
Sustainable use of nanomaterials in textiles and their environmental impact
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in shape, size, and chemical compositions, the ... -
Sustainable utilization of waste carbon black in alkali-activated mortar production
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This article investigates the potential utilization of waste carbon black (WCB) resulting from the aluminum industry as a by-product material in the fly ash-based geopolymer composites production. Experimental study was ... -
Synergistic Behavior of Polyethyleneimine and Epoxy Monomers Loaded in Mesoporous Silica as a Corrosion-Resistant Self-Healing Epoxy Coating
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Corrosion is a significant problem and is, to a large extent, responsible for the degradation of metallic parts. In this direction, mesoporous silica particles (MSPs) were synthesized by a sol–gel technique and had an ... -
Synergistic effect of Co-Ni co-bridging with MoS2nanosheets for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)The depletion of fossil fuels and associated environmental problems have drawn our attention to renewable energy resources in order to meet the global energy demand. Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution has been considered ... -
Synergistic effect of expanded graphite, diammonium phosphate and Cloisite 15A on flame retardant properties of EVA and EVA/wax phase change blends
( Springer , 2015 , Article)The influence of the introduction of expanded graphite (EG), as well as combinations of EG with Cloisite 15A clay and diammonium phosphate (DAP), into EVA and an EVA/wax blend on the thermal stability and flammability of ...