Materials Science & Technology: Recent submissions
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Novel activation of peroxymonosulfate by biochar derived from rice husk toward oxidation of organic contaminants in wastewater
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)In this study, novel activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) by biochar derived from rice husk (generally considered useless agricultural wastes in Vietnam) toward organic pollutants from wastewater was investigated. The ... -
Removal of phenolic compounds from wastewaters by using synthesized Fe-nano zeolite
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)This study investigated the adsorbent feasibility of Fe-nano zeolite (Fe-NZ) for the treatment of phenolic compounds in wastewaters. The maximum adsorption capacities of phenol (Ph), 2-chlorophenol (2-CP) and 2-nitrophenol ... -
Elucidating the mechanism for the chemical vapor deposition growth of vertical MoO2/MoS2 flakes toward photoelectrochemical applications
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)To control the growth of layered two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials or complex structures such as heterostructures, it is important to understand the growth mechanism. In this study, we ... -
The advanced photocatalytic performance of V doped CuWO4 for water splitting to produce hydrogen
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)In the study, we successfully conducted vanadium doping to improve photocatalytic performance of the CuWO4 for water splitting to produce hydrogen. The doping mechanism, optimal doping ratio and material stability were ... -
Enhancement of adhesion characteristics of low-density polyethylene using atmospheric plasma initiated-grafting of polyethylene glycol
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)The low-density polyethylene/aluminum (LDPE/Al) joint in Tetra Pak provides stability and strength to food packaging, ensures protection against outside moisture, and maintains the nutritional values and flavors of food ... -
Evaluation of photothermal conversion performance of shape-stabilized phase change materials using a heat flux evolution curve
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Phase change materials are promising alternatives for solar energy harvesting by photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage. In this work, a shape-stabilized phase change material (PCM) was prepared by hot-melt ... -
Purification of emulsified oily polluted waters with modified melamine foams
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Oil and gas industry operations produce tremendous amounts of wastewater (produced water; PW). Tertiary treatment of the PW in the final treatment stage is challenging due to the presence of colloids with sizes < 500 nm ... -
Structural influence of chromium substituted magnetite ferrofluids on the optical and antibacterial characteristics
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)A series of chromium substituted magnetite (CrxFe1?xFe2O4) ferrofluids with various concentrations ranging from x = 0-0.8 is reported in this work. Simple, cost effective and gentle co-precipitation method is followed for ... -
Fabrication of high-performance symmetric supercapacitor of graphene electrodes by tuning their electrochemical properties
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)The electrochemical efficiency of a supercapacitor highly depends on the electrochemical properties of electrodes used in its fabrication. Herein, we synthesize highly efficient reduced graphene oxide (rGO) electrodes by ... -
Correlating the rheological and magneto-optical properties of cobalt substituted magnetite ferrofluids (CoxFe1?xFe2O4) with theoretical studies
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Magnetite ferrofluids are widely reported due to their outstanding physicochemical, magnetic and antibacterial properties. This study focusses on the synthesis of magnetite ferrofluids and the effect of Co2+ substitution ... -
Polymers to improve the world and lifestyle: physical, mechanical, and chemical needs
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)The wide-ranging applications of polymers are due to their important advantages that involve their relatively low cost, low density, resistance to corrosion, resistance to most chemicals, and easier manufacturing designs. ... -
Molybdenum oxide reinforced polyvinyl alcohol composite as high-performance dielectric material for flexible electronics
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Polymer dielectrics are highlighted as capable energy storing materials due to their better dielectric strength and supreme versatility compared to inorganic ceramic dielectrics in sophisticated electronics and pulsed power ... -
Polymer-metal oxide composite nanofibers
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Extensive studies have been conducted on different kinds of polymers, their composites, and multifunctionalities, depending on their structural features. Metal oxides and their polymer nanocomposites offer technological ... -
Polymer-metal oxide composite nanofibers
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Extensive studies have been conducted on different kinds of polymers, their composites, and multifunctionalities, depending on their structural features. Metal oxides and their polymer nanocomposites offer technological ... -
Characterizing Biaxially Stretched Polypropylene / Graphene Nanoplatelet Composites
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)In this work, polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites containing different weight concentration of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were prepared by melt-mixing using an industrial-scale, co-rotating, intermeshing, twin-screw extruder. ... -
Melt Processing and Properties of Polyamide 6/Graphene Nanoplatelet Composites
( ICCCM , 2015 , Conference)In this paper, the processing and characterization of Polyamide 6 (PA6) / graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) composites is reported. PA6/GNPs composites were prepared by melt-mixing using an industrial, co-rotating, intermeshing, ... -
Melt processing and characterisation of polyamide 6/graphene nanoplatelet composites
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)Graphene, due to its outstanding properties, has become the topic of much research activity in recent years. Much of that work has been on a laboratory scale however, if we are to introduce graphene into real product ... -
Processing and characterization of polyethylene-based composites
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)Thermoplastic matrix polymer composites have gained commercial success in the semistructural and structural applications. Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most versatile and widely used thermoplastics in the world because ... -
Improved flexible, controlled dielectric constant material from recycled LDPE polymer composites
( Springer Nature , 2016 , Article)In this study, recycled low density polyethylene (RLDPE) is developed with the addition of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) to have new polymer composites. The following wt% were used of the filler (1, 4 and 6 wt%). Tensile properties, ... -
Biotechnological production process and life cycle assessment of graphene
( Hindawi , 2017 , Article)The aim of this study is to compare the graphene produced using a biotechnological method (Escherichia coli) with the graphene produced by Hummers' method (a chemical method) and to study the effect on the energy consumption ...