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NMR spectroscopy of polymer nanocomposites
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2016 , Book chapter)
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a technique of utmost significance when dealing with the characterization of the polymers and their nanocomposites. This chapter focuses on the influence of this particular ...
Structural properties of rice husk and its polymer matrix composites: An overview
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
There has been enormous interest in natural fiber application as reinforcing filler due to the interests in renewable raw materials and more environmentally friendly and sustainable resources. Rice husk (RH), a natural ...
Spectroscopy-introducing the advantages and application areas in polymer nanocomposites
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2016 , Book chapter)
Spectroscopy is an inevitable tool of characterizing polymer nanocomposites. Various spectroscopic techniques unveil the nature of dispersion of nanoparticles within the matrix polymer, the interactions between filler and ...
Gas Processing Technology-Treatment and Utilization
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Book chapter)
The term natural gas refers to hydrocarbon-rich gas; it is a gaseous fossil fuel that is found in oil fields, natural gas fields, and coal beds (Carroll, 2010; Speight, 2007). Natural gas is colorless, shapeless, and ...
Dielectric Spectroscopy
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Book chapter)
In this chapter, an attempt has been made to review dielectric spectroscopy (DS) as a technique for the characterization of nanomaterials. DS involves the study of the response of a material to an electric field, which ...
E-cadherin/catenin complex modulations in human oral cancer
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Springer Netherlands
, 2015 , Book chapter)
Oral cancer is a common neoplasm in both male and female worldwide; the incidence and mortality of this cancer have increased over the past decades. Cancer metastasis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in oral ...
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 ...
Working and living conditions of migrant workers in the GCC
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Taylor and Francis
, 2016 , Book chapter)
Since Qatar was awarded the hosting of the 2022 World Cup, a great deal of media attention has focused on the conditions of the foreign workers responsible for creating and maintaining the infrastructure of the modern Gulf ...
Balance of power shifts and energy interests in Central Asia?
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Palgrave Macmillan
, 2015 , Book chapter)
The energy-rich Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan represent a natural object of desire for the geopolitical interests of their ambitious neighbours. Whether perceived as an important component ...
Recycling of polymer-polymer composites
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Book chapter)
Polymers are inexpensive, lightweight, and durable materials derived from the petroleum industry that are easily molded into a variety of commodities that are used in a wide range of applications. Consequently, polymer ...