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Polymers in optics
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Book chapter)
The unique and tunable properties of polymers open up the possibilities for using these materials in numerous applications. Among various peculiar features, the optical properties of polymers and their novel composites, ...
Preparation and characterization of new electrically conductive composites based on expanded graphite with potential use as remote environmental detectors
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
The presented paper is focused on studying electrically conductive composites based on an elastomeric matrix and expanded graphite as the filler. A potential application as an environmental remote detector was studied. The ...
Separation of water/oil emulsions by an electrospun copolyamide mat covered with a 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Purpose: Copolyamide 6,10 (coPA) electrospun mats were covered with multilayered (ML) and single-layered (SL) MXene (Ti3C2Tx) as a membrane for the separation of water/vegetable oil emulsions. Methods: Prepared membranes ...
Thermally conductive polyethylene/expanded graphite composites as heat transfer surface: Mechanical, thermo-physical and surface behavior
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Composites of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and expanded graphite (EG) are prepared for heat exchangers in multi-effect distillation (MED) desalination. At 50 wt.% EG loading, the thermal conductivity of HDPE was increased ...
Alginate-halloysite nanocomposite aerogel: Preparation, structure, and oil/water separation applications
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Environmental remediation using green approaches for addressing various pollution-related issues, especially water pollution, is in high demand. Here, we designed an environmentally friendly, low-cost, and stable sodium ...
Electrochemical Investigation of Interfacial Properties of Ti3C2Tx MXene Modified by Aryldiazonium Betaine Derivatives
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2020 , Article)
For efficient and effective utilization of MXene such as biosensing or advanced applications, interfacial modification of MXene needs to be considered. To this end, we describe modification of Ti3C2Tx MXene by aryldiazonium-based ...
Investigation into mechanical, surface and adhesive properties of date palm wood-polyolefin micro composites
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Technical University in Zvolen
, 2020 , Article)
Wood-plastic composites are composite materials made of wood fibre or other lignocellulosic materials and thermoplastic(s). Date palms are one of the potential replacements
of insufficient timber sources in the Middle ...
Enhanced Performance of Oxygen-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as Support for Pt and Pt-Ru Bimetallic Catalysts for Methanol Electrooxidation
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American Chemical Society
, 2020 , Article)
The performance of Pt-Ru catalysts for methanol electrooxidation has been greatly enhanced by replacing the standard carbon XC72 support with oxygen-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Highly dispersed, ...
Recent advances in nanofibrous membranes: Production and applications in water treatment and desalination
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
Desalination of seawater is a promising technique that contributes a reliable and abundant source of clean potable water. This review investigates the current status and forthcoming advancement in nanofiber technology, ...
Reverse osmosis seawater desalination: Qatar experience and vision
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Desalination Publications
, 2020 , Other)
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