Center for Advanced Materials: Recent submissions
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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) ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A facile energy-efficient approach to prepare super oil-sorbent thin films
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Oil spills on water surface and shoreline have caused significant water pollution, and one of the ways to deal with them is to use oil sorbents. An effective sorbent provides high oil uptake and retention values, high ... -
Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Copper Powder Filled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Composites
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)Purpose: The complex geometry of many composites is in a loose multi-phase and the large difference in the mechanical and electrical properties of the different components makes it difficult to predict the effective ... -
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 ... -
Comparative experimental and modelling study of the thermal and thermo-mechanical properties of LLDPE/wax blends
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)The interactions and morphology of molecules in a polymer blend influence the physical properties of the blend. However, little is known about the influence of molecular interaction and morphology on the thermal and ... -
Free-standing polypropylene porous thin films using energy efficient coating technique
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Amongst various techniques to prepare thin films, spin coating takes less time to make thin films, is less energy-intensive, is easier to use, and provides reproducible results quickly. It is observed that such a user-friendly ... -
Aluminium doped ZnO nanostructures for efficient photodegradation of indigo carmine and azo carmine G in solar irradiation
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Aluminium doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanomaterials (AlxZn1-xO) with x fraction varying as 0.02 and 0.04 were synthesized using the auto-combustion method using glycine as a fuel. The synthesized catalysts were characterized ... -
An Advanced Quaternary Composite for Efficient Water Splitting
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Electrochemical water splitting is a promising pathway for effective hydrogen (H2) evolution in energy conversion and storage, with electrocatalysis playing a key role. Developing efficient, cost-effective and stable ... -
A review on high performance photovoltaic cells and strategies for improving their efficiency
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)The introduction of a practical solar cell by Bell Laboratory, which had an efficiency of approximately 6%, signified photovoltaic technology as a potentially viable energy source. Continuous efforts have been made to ... -
Understanding the mechanics of complex topology of the 3D printed Anthill architecture
( Oxford University Press , 2022 , Article)The present work aimed to investigate the deformation behavior of complex ant mound architectures under compression. We have used the cement casting method to extract four different ant nest morphologies. These casted ... -
Facile fabrication of CuO nanoparticles via microwave-assisted method: photocatalytic, antimicrobial and anticancer enhancing performance
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)In this current research, biogenic Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles were successfully produced by the green method, i.e. microwave-assisted process using Andrographis paniculata as a source. Microwave-assisted biogenic CuO ... -
Design and Development of Inexpensive Paper-Based Chemosensors for Detection of Divalent Copper
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Abstract: Simple, portable, and low-cost paper-based sensors are alternative devices that have the potential to replace high-cost sensing technologies. The compatibility of the paper base biosensors for both chemical and ... -
A paper-based colourimetric sensor for sodium sulfite detection in beverages
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Sulfite is a common food additive that prevents oxidation from damaging food nutrients, and it has long been used in the food industry as a bleaching agent. It can harm the human body if taken wrongly or excessively. In ... -
Photosensitivity and Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO Thin Films Annealed in Different Environmental Conditions
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)The microwave-assisted successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (mSILAR) deposition method was employed for the synthesis of nano-polycrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) thin film. In this study, annealing of the prepared ... -
A Family of 2D-MXenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Gas Sensing Applications
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Gas sensors, capable of detecting and monitoring trace amounts of gas molecules or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are in great demand for numerous applications including diagnosing diseases through breath analysis, ... -
Improvement of heat sink performance using paraffin/graphite/hydrogel phase change composite coating
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Phase-change materials offer high latent heat and are widely used for energy storage applications. Paraffin wax is usually used as a phase-change material. However, its application in energy storage is restricted due to ... -
A realistic perspective for CO2 triggered tuning of electrical conductivity
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2022 , Article)To seek sustainable CO2 sequestration and conversion, an electrochemical cell has been investigated for carbon capture and utilization strategy (CCU). In this cell, atmospheric CO2 is captured under ambient conditions and ... -
On Minimizing TCP Traffic Congestion in Vehicular Internet of Things (VIoT)
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)The performance of end-to-end wireless link congestion control algorithm in the vehicular internet of things network is plagued by the inherent limitations of spurious rate control initiation, slow convergence time, and ...
