Research Units: Recent submissions
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Enhanced IoT-based end-to-end emergency and disaster relief system
( MDPI , 2017 , Article)In this paper, we present a new enhancement for an emergency and disaster relief system called Critical and Rescue Operations using Wearable Wireless sensors networks (CROW2). We address the reliability challenges in setting ... -
Research trends in multi-standard device-to-device communication in wearable wireless networks
( Springer Verlag , 2015 , Conference Paper)Wearable Wireless Networks (WWN) aim to provide attractive alternate for conventional medical care system. It is an effective way of monitoring patients within clinics, hospitals and remotely from home, offices etc. In ... -
A novel Cloudlet-based communication framework for resource-constrained devices
( Association for Computing Machinery , 2018 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we present a new emerging technology for building mobility-enhanced and small-scaled mobile to cloud applications called Cloudlet. We address the reliability challenges in affording a powerful computing ... -
Security of cooperative intelligent transport systems: Standards, threats analysis and cryptographic countermeasures
( MDPI , 2015 , Article)Due to the growing number of vehicles on the roads worldwide, road traffic accidents are currently recognized as a major public safety problem. In this context, connected vehicles are considered as the key enabling technology ... -
Security in intelligent transport systems for smart cities: From theory to practice
( MDPI , 2016 , Article)Connecting vehicles securely and reliably is pivotal to the implementation of next generation ITS applications of smart cities. With continuously growing security threats, vehicles could be exposed to a number of service ... -
QoS-Aware Video Transmission over Hybrid Wireless Network for Connected Vehicles
( IEEE , 2017 , Article)Communication between vehicles enables a wide array of applications and services ranging from road safety to traffic management and infotainment. Each application places distinct quality of service (QoS) constraints on the ... -
Efficient Distributed Admission and Revocation Using Blockchain for Cooperative ITS
( IEEE , 2018 , Conference Paper)Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System (C- ITS) enables inter-networking of vehicles for alerts exchanging in order to improve road safety. While this technology is about to enter the market in the upcoming years, ... -
Opportunistic cooperation for infrastructure-to-relaying-vehicles over LTE-A networks
( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)We extend vehicular cooperation into downlink LTE-A networks in what we call Infrastructure-to-Relaying-Vehicles (I2RV) cooperation. In I2RV, vehicles are used as relaying terminals between eNodeB/BS and a receiving user ... -
Energy-efficient Device-to-Device communications in LTE public safety networks
( IEEE , 2012 , Conference Paper)Device-to-Device communications are studied in the framework of LTE public safety networks. We propose a model where devices cooperate on the short range by forming coalitions for the purpose of energy efficiency. In each ... -
An advanced bandwidth adaptation mechanism for LTE systems
( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we propose a bandwidth adaptation mechanism for 3GPP LTE which partially releases bearers' resources for admission of a new bearer during congestion periods. Each active bearer may contribute into the ... -
Author Correction: Surfactant/organic solvent free single-step engineering of hybrid graphene-Pt/TiO2 nanostructure: Efficient photocatalytic system for the treatment of wastewater coming from textile industries
( Springer Nature , 2019 , Article)A correction to this article has been published and is linked from the HTML and PDF versions of this paper. The error has not been fixed in the paper. -
Recent advances in ws2 and its based heterostructures for water-splitting applications
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)The energy from fossil fuels has been recognized as a main factor of global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, there is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels with clean, cost-effective, long-lasting, and ... -
Review on the visible light photocatalysis for the decomposition of ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides antibiotics in wastewater
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)Antibiotics are chemical compounds that are used to kill or prevent bacterial growth. They are used in different fields, such as the medical field, agriculture, and veterinary. Antibiotics end up in wastewater, which causes ... -
Cost-effective microwave-assisted O3- type sodium-based layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this work, phase pure and highly crystalline O3-type layered oxide material (Na1Ni0.33Mn0.33Fe0.33O2-NNMF) was developed using; (i) a conventional solid-state synthesis route and (ii) a facile microwave-assisted sol-gel ... -
Modified Ni-Al layer double hydroxides as nanoparticles for self-healing anti-corrosion composite coating
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion is a major concern for metallic structures, leading to significant economic losses and safety risks. Self-healing coatings have recently emerged as a promising solution to mitigate corrosion issues. This research ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
Catalytic Valorisation of Biomass-Derived Levulinic Acid to Biofuel Additive γ-Valerolactone: Influence of Copper Loading on Silica Support
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)γ-valerolactone (GVL) is a crucial chemical feedstock used in the production of fuel additives, renewable fuels, and fine chemicals alternative to petroleum-based solvents and chemicals, supporting the transition to ... -
Carica Papaya leaf-infused metal oxide nanocomposite: a green approach towards water treatment and antibacterial applications
( Springer , 2024 , Article)This study successfully synthesized ZnO–CuO nanocomposite using the hydrothermal method with Carica papaya leaf extract. The incorporation of the leaf extract significantly enhanced the nanocomposite properties, a novel ... -
Role of the intercalated ions on the high capacitance behavior of Ti 3 C 2 Tx MXene nanohybrids
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Ti3C2Tx (MXene) is prone to surface oxidation because of the presence of oxygen surface terminals in its surfaces. In this work, the effect of oxygen surface terminals has been reduced by replacing it with other surface ... -
Progress, challenges, and opportunities of two-dimensional layered materials based electrochemical sensors and biosensors
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Advances in nanotechnology have prompted the use of various types of nanomaterials as excellent electrode materials for enhancing electrochemical detection in terms of electrocatalytic activity, sensitivity, selectivity, ...
