Browsing Center for Advanced Materials by Publisher "Elsevier Ltd"
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Generation of photo charge in poly(ethyleneimine)-TiO2-anthocyanin modified papers conditioned at different humidities
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The article describes the influence of humidity on the surface photodielectric properties of papers prepared from poly(ethyleneimine)-TiO2 nanoparticles-anthocyanin modified cellulose fibres. The anthocyanins were extracted ... -
Graphene Based Aerogels: Fundamentals and Applications as Supercapacitors
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article Review)Super Capacitors have attained a huge amount of attention due to their outstanding features and characteristics such as high-power density, excellent charge/discharge routine, and tendency of a longer lifetime. Graphene, ... -
Graphene oxide nanocomposites based room temperature gas sensors: A review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Over the last few decades, various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been widely used in the processing of building materials and this practice adversely affected the environment i.e. both indoor and outdoor air ... -
Graphene oxide reinforced poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid)/polyvinyl alcohol blend composites with enhanced dielectric properties for portable and flexible electronics
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)In this work, Graphene Oxide (GO) reinforced novel polymer composites comprising of poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) (PSSA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend matrix have been developed using colloidal processing technique. ... -
Heat transfer performance of paraffin wax based phase change materials applicable in building industry
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Thermal characterization of phase change materials (PCMs) compose of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), paraffin wax (W) with a melting point of 25 °C, and expanded graphite (EG), that are highly effective in thermal ... -
Heterointerface engineered and highly dual-functional N-doped carbon dot /N-rich g-C3N4 hybrid photocatalysts
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Coupled oxidation and reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4NP) and Cr(VI) offer unique advantages for wastewater treatment. In this study, nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCDs) were decorated on the surface of nitrogen-rich g-C3N4 ... -
Highly efficient methanol oxidation reaction on durable Co9S8 @N, S-doped CNT catalyst for methanol fuel cell applications
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)The implementation of direct methanol fuel cells is seen as a reliable factor in the future energy mix. Efficient energy conversion from methanol requires an active and durable catalyst to drive the anodic methanol oxidation ... -
Highly protective polyolefin coating modified with ceria nano particles treated with N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine for corrosion protection of carbon steel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)A polyolefin coating was modified with cerium oxide nanoparticles treated with N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine (THEEDA) as corrosion inhibitor for corrosion protection of carbon steel. Electrochemical ... -
Highly selective gas sensors from photo-activated ZnO/PANI thin films synthesized by mSILAR
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Zinc oxide (ZnO) nano-polycrystalline thin films has been prepared by cost-effective microwave assisted successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (mSILAR) technique. ZnO/PANI prepared by in situ polymerization technique ... -
Immobilization of bilirubin oxidase on graphene oxide flakes with different negative charge density for oxygen reduction. The effect of GO charge density on enzyme coverage, electron transfer rate and current density
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Previously we showed that an effective bilirubin oxidase (BOD)-based biocathode using graphene oxide (GO) could be prepared in 2 steps: 1. electrostatic adsorption of BOD on GO; 2. electrochemical reduction of the BOD-GO ... -
Impact of coatings on the electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode materials: A focused review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)The application of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in portable electronics and electric vehicles (EVs) has increased in the past decade. Extended commercialization of LIBs for advanced applications requires the development ... -
Improved mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy plates by pre-rolling followed by warm compression
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)AZ31 magnesium alloy plates were processed by pre-rolling followed by warm compression. The corresponding microstructure evolution and mechanical properties were investigated in the present paper. The pre-introduced twins ... -
Industrial wastewater volume reduction through osmotic concentration: Membrane module selection and process modeling
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Osmotic concentration (OC), a form of forward osmosis (FO) but without draw solution recovery, can be applied for reducing wastewater disposal volumes in the oil & gas industry. Within this industry, wastewater is often ... -
Influence of graphene wrapped-cerium oxide coating on spherical LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 particles as cathode in high-voltage lithium-ion batteries
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Cobalt-free LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (Lithium Nickel Manganese Oxide; LNMO) has garnered considerable interest as a cathode material due to its high working voltage, lower cost, and environmental friendliness. However, LNMO cathodes ... -
Influence of lean premixed ratio of PCCI-DI engine fueled by diesel/biodiesel blends on combustion, performance, and emission attributes; a comparison study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The traditional combustion mode which utilized in the DI diesel engine has high and excessive emissions so the most wanted combustion is creating new modes which produce low combustion temperatures and low emissions. The ... -
Inhibitor loaded calcium carbonate microparticles for corrosion protection of epoxy-coated carbon steel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)pH-sensitive calcium carbonate microparticles were loaded with polyethyleneimine (PEI), a corrosion inhibitor, and used as anti-corrosion additive in epoxy coatings applied on carbon steel. The presence of PEI in the CaCO3 ... -
Initiation and inhibition of pitting corrosion on reinforcing steel under natural corrosion conditions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Initiation and inhibition of pitting corrosion on reinforcing steel in saturated, naturally aerated Ca(OH)2 solutions, under natural corrosion conditions, are followed through measurements of corrosion current, electrochemical ... -
Integrated photoelectrochemical (PEC)-forward osmosis (FO) system for hydrogen production and fertigation application
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)This study proposes an integrated system that combines a photoelectrochemical (PEC) system and forward osmosis (FO) system in tandem operation to address water, energy, and food (WEF) scarcity. The system utilizes a ... -
Investigation and performance analysis of solar still with energy storage materials: An energy- exergy efficiency analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Researchers have attempted different Energy storage materials (ESM) in solar stills (SS) to improve distillate yield. In this experimental work, an attempt was made to increase the distillate yield & efficiency of SS, using ... -
Investigation and performance analysis of water-diesel emulsion for improvement of performance and emission characteristics of partially premixed charge compression ignition (PPCCI) diesel engines
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Partially premixed charge compression ignition (PPCCI) engine is a promising technique as compared with the conventional diesel engine. The present research paper shows the use of water-diesel emulsion at varying concentrations ...