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Tailored fabrication of iridium nanoparticle-sensitized titanium oxynitride nanotubes for solar-driven water splitting: Experimental insights on the photocatalytic-activity-defects relationship
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Understanding the photocatalytic-activity-defects relationship of titanium oxynitride nanotubes (TiON-NTs) is important for tailoring their photocatalytic performance. Herein, we fabricated highly ordered and vertically ... -
A tailored innovative model of “research internship” aimed at strengthening research competencies in STEM undergraduates
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2024 , Article)Purpose: Research internships are integral components of undergraduate programs that nurture students' skill sets. However, the current trend of these internships adopting a direct apprenticeship model, often termed ... -
Tailored nanofiber composites for a flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator: Poly(vinylidene fluoride) with BaTiO3/NiFe2O4
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Owing to the depletion of fossil fuel energy and the pollution caused by chemical batteries, as well as the growing number of electronic devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), there is a greater demand for power devices ... -
Tailoring electrocatalytic properties of Pt nanoparticles grown on Ti3C2Tx MXene surface
( Electrochemical Society, Inc. , 2019 , Article)In this work, the spontaneous and NaBH4-induced reduction of chloroplatinic acid on the surface of Ti3C2TX MXene was investigated to synthesize a hybrid PtNP-decorated MXene nanomaterial (MX-Pt) with potential as hydrogen ... -
Tailoring of the thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of the polypropylene foams using gamma-irradiation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This study investigate the influence of gamma-irradiation (GI) doses from 0 up to 50 kGy on the polypropylene (PP) foams, mainly the impact on their structural and physical properties. It was found that structural properties ... -
Tailoring optical absorption in silicon nanostructures from UV to visible light: A TDDFT study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)The utilization of silicon nanostructures, from quantum dots to nanowires, for photovoltaic applications depends on understanding the effect of their physical structure on their optical absorption properties. In this work, ... -
Tailoring Organic Cation of 2D Air-Stable Organometal Halide Perovskites for Highly Efficient Planar Solar Cells
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2017 , Article)2D perovskites have recently been shown to exhibit significantly improved environmental stability. Derived from their 3D analogues, 2D perovskites are formed by inserting bulky alkylammonium cations in‐between the anionic ... -
Tailoring the defects of sub-100 nm multipodal titanium nitride/oxynitride nanotubes for efficient water splitting performance
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)Deciphering the photocatalytic-defect relationship of photoanodes can pave the way towards the rational design for high-performance solar energy conversion. Herein, we rationally designed uniform and aligned ultrathin ... -
Tailoring the deposition of MoSe2 on TiO2 nanorods arrays via radiofrequency magnetron sputtering for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)MoSe2/1 D TiO2 nanorods (NRs) heterojunction assembly was systematically fabricated, and its photoelectrocatalytic properties were investigated. The fabrication process involves the growth of 1D TiO2 NRs arrays on FTO ... -
Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy based power system fault section diagnosis models via genetic learning adaptive GSK algorithm
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)To effectively deal with the operating uncertainties of protective relays and circuit breakers existing in the power system faults, an improved fault section diagnosis (FSD) method is proposed by using Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy ... -
The tale of an endemic shrimp’s exceptional osmoregulation and the ancient Athalassic mangrove oasis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The hyperarid mangrove in the Middle East is characterised by the absence of rivers or freshwater inputs and is one of the most extreme settings of this ecosystem on Earth. Endemic to Qatar’s hyperarid mangroves, a Palaemon ... -
Tandem osmotic engine based on hydrogel particles with antipolyelectrolyte and polyelectrolyte effect fuelled by both salinity gradient modes
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In this study, we propose a new approach to attain energy by salinity gradient engines with pistons based on hydrogels possessing polyelectrolyte and antipolyelectrolyte effects in a tandem arrangement, providing energy ... -
Tannic Acid-Loaded Hydroxyapatite Carriers for Corrosion Protection of Polyolefin-Coated Carbon Steel
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In this study, pH-sensitive hydroxyapatite particles loaded with tannic acid were incorporated in polyolefin-based coatings for the corrosion protection of carbon steel. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray ... -
A TaqMan real-time PCR-based assay for the identification of Fasciola spp.
( Elsevier , 2011 , Article)Real time quantitative PCR (qPCR) is one of the key technologies of the post-genome era, with clear advantages compared to normal end-point PCR. In this paper, we report the first qPCR-based assay for the identification ... -
Target gastropods for standardizing the monitoring of tar mat contamination in the Arabian Gulf
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study proposes a standardization process for the monitoring the level of tar mat contamination in the Arabian Gulf. In the study, we selected target gastropod species and evaluated the ecological and ecotoxicological ... -
Targeted and suspect screening of contaminants in coastal water and sediment samples in Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)In recent years, high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) combined with separation techniques has allowed comprehensive analysis of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) as well as their metabolites and transformation ... -
Targeting cancer signaling pathways by natural products: Exploring promising anti-cancer agents
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and significantly burdens the healthcare system. Due to its prevalence, there is undoubtedly an unmet need to discover novel anticancer drugs. The use of natural products as ... -
Targeting protein receptors and enzymes for precision management of urolithiasis: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Urolithiasis, characterized by the formation of solid crystalline structures within the urinary tract, presents a significant global health burden with high recurrence rates and limited treatment efficacy. Recent research ... -
Targeting triple negative breast cancer heterogeneity with chalcones: a molecular insight.
( Informa Healthcare , 2019 , Article Review)Triple negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are aggressive heterogeneous cancers with not yet determined conventional targeted medication. Therefore, identification of new alternatives or improved treatment options to combat ... -
Tax Policy Debate Over Tax Incentives in Developing Countries: the Case of Egypt
( School of Taxation and Business Law (Atax), UNSW Business School, UNSW Australia , 2016 , Article)Tax policy is normally formulated and implemented during politically stable periods. The collapse of the Soviet Union and Eastern bloc countries in the early 1990s have allowed researchers to study tax policy reform in ...