Center for Advanced Materials Research: Recent submissions
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MXenes and their composites for energy harvesting applications
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Ever-growing energy consumption, increasing demand for smart electronics, and limited fossil fuels have led researchers to seek new energy harvesting technologies that might be ultimate solutions for low-voltage and low-power ... -
Polymers to improve the world and lifestyle: physical, mechanical, and chemical needs
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)The wide-ranging applications of polymers are due to their important advantages that involve their relatively low cost, low density, resistance to corrosion, resistance to most chemicals, and easier manufacturing designs. ... -
Nicotinamide-based supergelator self-assembling via asymmetric hydrogen bonding NH⋯OC and H⋯Br− pattern for reusable, moldable and self-healable nontoxic fuel gels
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Hypothesis Development of highly efficient low-molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) for safe energy storage materials is of great demand. Energy storage materials as fuel gels are often achieved by construction of hybrid ... -
Date Palm Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs)/Polyamide Composites: Tailoring Morphological, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In the present study, polyamide (PA) was successfully reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) prepared from date palm leaves using two different techniques, electrospinning and the solution casting method, and a ... -
Characterizing Biaxially Stretched Polypropylene / Graphene Nanoplatelet Composites
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)In this work, polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites containing different weight concentration of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were prepared by melt-mixing using an industrial-scale, co-rotating, intermeshing, twin-screw extruder. ... -
Polymer-metal oxide composite nanofibers
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Extensive studies have been conducted on different kinds of polymers, their composites, and multifunctionalities, depending on their structural features. Metal oxides and their polymer nanocomposites offer technological ... -
Preface : Emergent Materials
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Other)A path for creating an advanced society is being paved with nanotechnology, which is a transformational path for Industry 4.0. It contributes benefits in many important domains, including medicine, energy, environmental ... -
Melt processing and characterisation of polyamide 6/graphene nanoplatelet composites
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)Graphene, due to its outstanding properties, has become the topic of much research activity in recent years. Much of that work has been on a laboratory scale however, if we are to introduce graphene into real product ... -
Processing and characterization of polyethylene-based composites
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)Thermoplastic matrix polymer composites have gained commercial success in the semistructural and structural applications. Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most versatile and widely used thermoplastics in the world because ... -
Silk as a reinforcement in polymer matrix composites
(2015 , Book chapter)Natural fibers perform well as reinforcement materials in polymer matrix composites and provide ecological and environmental advantages. Both plant- and animal-based natural fibers have been studied for their mechanical ... -
Improved flexible, controlled dielectric constant material from recycled LDPE polymer composites
( Springer Nature , 2016 , Article)In this study, recycled low density polyethylene (RLDPE) is developed with the addition of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) to have new polymer composites. The following wt% were used of the filler (1, 4 and 6 wt%). Tensile properties, ... -
Biotechnological production process and life cycle assessment of graphene
( Hindawi , 2017 , Article)The aim of this study is to compare the graphene produced using a biotechnological method (Escherichia coli) with the graphene produced by Hummers' method (a chemical method) and to study the effect on the energy consumption ... -
Melt processing and properties of linear low density polyethylene-graphene nanoplatelet composites
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Composites of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) were processed using a twin screw extruder under different extrusion conditions. The effects of screw speed, feeder speed and GNP ... -
The influence of aeration scheme and aeration rate on the permeate flux for wastewater treatment using membrane bioreactors: Experimental and artificial neural network modeling
( Desalination Publications , 2021 , Article)In this paper, the effect of time, aeration scheme, aeration rate, and mixed liquor suspended solid (MLSS) concentration on the permeate flux in membrane bioreactors have been studied. Aeration rates of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 ... -
Pressure retarded osmosis: Advancement, challenges and potential
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)An excessive amount of renewable energy could be possibly produced when solutions of dissimilar salinities are combined simultaneously in a semipermeable membrane. The aforestated energy harnessing for transformation into ... -
Modeling of forward osmosis process using artificial neural networks (ANN) to predict the permeate flux
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Artificial neural networks (ANN) are black box models that are becoming more popular than transport-based models due to their high accuracy and less computational time in predictions. The literature shows a lack of ANN ... -
Artificial neural network modeling of wastewater treatment and desalination using membrane processes: A review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)The freshwater scarcity is causing a major challenge due to the growing global population. The brackish water and seawater are the biggest sources of water on the planet. Therefore, using desalination and water treatment ... -
Recent developments in forward osmosis membranes using carbon-based nanomaterials
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)Contamination and industrial development are among the reasons for water quality deterioration beyond treatability by conventional processes. Unfortunately, conventional water and wastewater treatment technologies are not ... -
Modeling and sensitivity analysis of the forward osmosis process to predict membrane flux using a novel combination of neural network and response surface methodology techniques
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)The forward osmosis (FO) process is an emerging technology that has been considered as an alternative to desalination due to its low energy consumption and less severe reversible fouling. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) ... -
AC Conductivity of Gamma Irradiated LDPE/ZIF-8 Composite
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article)Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials that are increasingly used for the detection and separation of gases. This article presents the influence of gamma radiation on the dielectric properties of a ...