Center for Advanced Materials Research: Recent submissions
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Removal of metronidazole from wastewater by Fe/charcoal micro electrolysis fluidized bed reactor
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The aim of the research was to investigate the removal of metronidazole from aqueous solutions by Fe/charcoal micro-electrolysis fluidized bed reactor. The effective variables influencing the metronidazole removal including ... -
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 ... -
Recent developments in air-trapped superhydrophobic and liquid-infused slippery surfaces for anti-icing application
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article Review)Anti-icing coating is one of the recent hot topics in industrial applications as well as from the academic viewpoint. Icing is one of the major problem on various substrates such as glass windows in buildings as well as ... -
Highly efficient eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 5 M HCl at elevated temperatures: experimental & molecular dynamics study
( Nature Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)Laurhydrazide N?-propan-3-one was used as an eco-friendly inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in 5 M HCl at elevated temperatures. Various electrochemical techniques and surface characterization methods were utilized ... -
Analysis of wear behavior and surface properties of detonation gun-sprayed composite coating of Cr3C2–NiCr–CeO2 on boron steel
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)The present paper reports the analysis of wear behavior and surface properties of detonation gun-sprayed composite coating of chromium carbide–nichrome–cerium oxide (Cr3C2–NiCr–CeO2) on boron steel. Experiments were performed ... -
Electrically conductive electrospun polymeric mats for sensing dispersed vegetable oil impurities inwastewater
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)This paper addresses the preparation of electrically conductive electrospun mats on a base of styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer (SIS) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their application as active sensing elements ... -
Photo-reduced route of polyaniline nanofiber synthesis with embedded silver nanoparticles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This work presents a method on the preparation and performance of four silver (Ag) concentrations in polyaniline (PANI) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite blend (PNPAg). The synthesis of Ag nanoparticles is first ... -
Data on structural and composition-related merits of gC3N4 nanofibres doped and undoped with Au/Pd at the atomic level for efficient catalytic CO oxidation
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)Precise design of graphitic carbon nitride (gC3N4) nanostructures is of grand importance in different catalytic applications. This article emphasizes additional data on the fabrication of metal-free gC3N4 nanofibres ... -
Kinetics of alkoxysilanes hydrolysis: An empirical approach
( Nature Research , 2019 , Article)Alkoxysilanes and organoalkoxysilanes are primary materials in several industries, e.g. coating, anti-corrosion treatment, fabrication of stationary phase for chromatography, and coupling agents. The hydrolytic polycondensation ... -
Sunlight-Driven Combustion Synthesis of Defective Metal Oxide Nanostructures with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
( American Chemical Society , 2019 , Article)Synthesis of metal oxide nanostructures through combustion routes is a promising technique owing to its simplicity, rapidity, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Herein, a sunlight-driven combustion approach is developed ... -
A graphene-based glycan biosensor for electrochemical label-free detection of a tumor-associated antibody
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)The study describes development of a glycan biosensor for detection of a tumor-associated antibody. The glycan biosensor is built on an electrochemically activated/oxidized graphene screen-printed electrode (GSPE). Oxygen ... -
Potential challenges and approaches to develop the large area efficient monolithic perovskite solar cells (mPSCs)
( Springer , 2019 , Article Review)The next generation technologies based on perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are targeted to develop a true low cost, low tech, widely deployable, easily manufactured and reliable photovoltaics. After the extremely fast evolution ... -
Antibodies against aberrant glycans as cancer biomarkers
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Introduction: The review provides a comprehensive overview about applicability of serological detection of autoantibodies against aberrant glycans as cancer biomarkers. Areas covered: Clinical usefulness of autoantibodies ... -
Enhancing the corrosion resistance of reinforcing steel under aggressive operational conditions using behentrimonium chloride
( Nature Research , 2019 , Article)Aggressive operational conditions e.g. saline media and acidic gases, e.g., CO2 can increase the corrosion rate of reinforcing steel. Accordingly, the necessity to protect the steel under the above conditions without ... -
Smart and robust electrospun fabrics of piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite for self-powering electronic textiles
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The present work designs a piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG) based on the electrospun nanofibers of the piezoelectric polymer, polyvinylidene fluoride hexafluoropropylene (PVDF-HFP), by uniformly drawing the spun membranes ... -
Organically modified nanoclay filled thin-film nanocomposite membranes for reverse osmosis application
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)This study validates, for the first time, the effectiveness of two nanoclays, that is, cloisite (CS)-15A and montmorillonite (MNT) at the polyamide (PA) active layer in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. Cloisite-15A is ... -
Stability of organometal halide perovskite solar cells and role of HTMs: Recent developments and future directions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article Review)Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have recently emerged as one of the most exciting fields of research of our time, and the World Economic Forum in 2016 recognized them as one of the top 10 technologies in 2016. With 22.7% ... -
Fabrication of solid proton conducting high performance composite membranes for the application of hydrogen fuel cells
( Desalination Publications , 2019 , Article)The hydrogen fuel cell advantageously used as clean energy generators due to significant technological and economical advantages. Highly efficient and mechanically stable proton exchange membranes are demanded for high ... -
Dual Role of Lanthanum Oxide Nanoparticles Functionalized Co-Polymeric Micelle for Extended Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2019 , Article)In this study, the paclitaxel (PTX) - loaded A?B type di-block polymeric micelles poly xylitol sebacate-poly methylmethacrylic acid/Lanthanum Oxide/paclitaxel (PXS-PMAA/LO/PTX) were designed and Lanthanum oxide nanoparticles ... -
Unpublished coins from Al-Zubarah: Scientific and economic analysis
( Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2019 , Book chapter)Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) has kindly permitted the research team to study and publish a number of coins discovered in the old town of Al-Zubarah. The coins are now housed at the 19th century re-built of Al-Zubarah Fort. ...
