Browsing by Author "Shakoor, R. A."
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A focused review on smart carriers tailored for corrosion protection: Developments, applications, and challenges
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article Review)Steel-made infrastructures have been expanding at an incredible rate worldwide and are critical for the expansion and operation of countless industries. Steel is susceptible to corrosion failures, particularly in aggressive ... -
Assessment and kinetic study of the upfront nitrogen removal using lithium cycle
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research work aims to investigate the feasibility of lithium cycle (Li-Cy) as an upfront removal technology (UNR) to remove nitrogen (N2) from the natural gas (NG). Nitridation experiments conducted at 60, 80 and ... -
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 ... -
Eco-friendly freestanding superhydrophobic thin films and coatings for corrosion protection
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Superhydrophobic surfaces and coatings have gained significant attention for their potential in anti-corrosion applications, yet they present several challenges. These coatings typically lack the flexibility to function ... -
Effect of cold and hot compactions on corrosion behavior of p- and n-type bismuth telluride-based alloys developed through microwave sintering process
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Bismuth Telluride (BiTe) based p-type and n-type alloys exhibit superior thermoelectric (TE) performance covering energy requirements for specialized and home utilization. The main challenge nowadays is the sustainability ... -
Effect of reinforcement concentration on the properties of hot extruded Al-Al2O3 composites synthesized through microwave sintering process
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)In this study, Aluminum matrix composite reinforced with 5, 10 and 15 vol% Al2O3 particles were fabricated using microwave assisted rapid sintering technique followed by hot extrusion. The effect of concentration of Al2O3 ... -
Effectiveness of epoxy coating modified with yttrium oxide loaded with imidazole on the corrosion protection of steel
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The search for highly effective corrosion protection solutions to avoid degradation of the metallic parts is enabling the development of polymeric organic coatings. Of particular relevance, polymeric nanocomposite coatings, ... -
Electrochemical Performance of Na3V2(PO4)2F3 Electrode Material in a Symmetric Cell
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)A NASICON-based Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) cathode material is reported herein as a potential symmetric cell electrode material. The symmetric cell was active from 0 to 3.5 V and showed a capacity of 85 mAh/g at 0.1 C. With ... -
Enhanced electrochemical and mechanical performance of BN reinforced Ni-P based nanocomposite coatings
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Adequate corrosion protection and improved mechanical properties are necessary requirements to overcome operational costs in the industries. Ni-P based coatings are known to possess better superior corrosion resistance ... -
A focused review on techniques for achieving cloaking effects with metamaterials
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In recent years, the field of metamaterial cloaks has experienced remarkable progress, propelling it to the forefront of scientific exploration. This comprehensive review seeks to provide a thorough examination of the ... -
Free-Standing Porous and Nonporous Polyethylene Thin Films Using Spin Coating: An Alternate to the Extrusion-Stretching Process
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Spin coating is widely used in the preparation of thin films as it yields reproducible results with uniform surface and controlled thickness. However, free-standing thin films of polyolefins have never been produced using ... -
Graphene wrapped Y2O3 coated LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 quasi-spheres as novel cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
( Elsevier Editora Ltda , 2021 , Article)LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 with a high-voltage spinel structure is a potential cathode material for high-energy lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Y2O3 coated quasi-spheres of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 covered in graphene (LNMO-YO-G) have been ... -
Impact of calcium zirconate nanoparticles on the mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of Ni-P coatings
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Nickel-based coatings are one of the novel strategies adopted for the corrosion protection of metallic substrates. In this study, the effect of introducing and increasing the concentration of calcium zirconate nanoparticles ... -
Impact of Concentrations of AlN Nanoparticles on Properties of Ni-P Coatings Synthesized by Electroless Process
( Springer , 2025 , Article)This study reports the synthesis and characterization of Ni-P-AlN nanocomposite coatings with varying concentrations of aluminium nitride (AlN) nanoparticles. The coatings were deposited on carbon steel substrates using ... -
Improvement in inhibition performance of anti-corrosion coatings using polyolefin matrix embedded with modified TiO2 nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion remains a critical issue for steel structures, leading to costly repairs and potential failures in industrial sectors. This study presents the development and characterization of polyolefin coatings for enhanced ... -
Improvement in properties of Ni-B coatings by the addition of mixed oxide nanoparticles
( Electrochemical Science Group , 2015 , Article)A comparison of properties of electrodeposited Ni-B and Ni-B-ZrO2-Al2O3 nanocomposite coatings is presented to explain the benefits of addition of mixed nanoparticles of ZrO2 and Al2O3 into Ni-B matrix. A comparative study ... -
Influence of polyolefin modified by Y2O3 as protective coatings against carbon steel corrosion into 3.5% NaCl media
( Springer , 2023 , Article)In this research work, we have studied the impact of Yttrium nanoparticles loaded with corrosion inhibitors dodecylamine (DOC) incorporated in polyolefin for the corrosion protection of steel. The surface analysis of pure ... -
Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of electroless deposited Ni-P-Y2O3 nanocomposite coatings for industrial applications
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)This study investigated the development and corrosion performance evaluation of Ni-P-Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> nanocomposite coatings, synthesized through electroless deposition on A36 carbon steel with varying concentrations ... -
Multilayered LDH/Microcapsule Smart Epoxy Coating for Corrosion Protection
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)A multilayered smart epoxy coating for corrosion prevention of carbon steel was developed and characterized. Toward this direction, as a first step, zinc-aluminum nitrate-layered double hydroxide (Zn/Al LDH) was synthesized ... -
n-InAs based photo-thermo-electrochemical cells for conversion of solar to electrical energy
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)This paper presents the photo-thermo-electrochemical (PEC) response of various combinations of the n-type indium arsenide (n-InAs) photo-electrode with different counter electrodes, i.e., Ag, Al, Cu, Pb, Zn and ITO. The ...
