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A Comprehensive Review of Performance of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Membranes for Forward Osmosis Water Separation and Purification Process
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), with its unique chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties, has become a crucial acrylic polymer for the industry. This polymer has been widely used to fabricate ultrafiltration, ... -
Decontamination of Heavy Metals from Soil by Electrokinetic Combined with Reactive Filter Media from Industrial Wastes
( Springer Nature Link , 2025 , Article)The electrokinetic (EK) is an in-situ method for soil remediation, aiming to reduce extensive excavation and mitigate risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances. However, heavy metal precipitation near the ... -
A Review of Hydrogel Application in Wastewater Purification
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Hydrogels have garnered considerable interest in water purification owing to their distinctive physicochemical characteristics, including high porosity, modifiable surface chemistry, and superior water retention capacity. ... -
Desalination by the forward osmosis: Advancement and challenges
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Forward osmosis (FO) has become a promising membrane technology for desalination and water treatment due to its simplicity, low energy consumption, and low fouling tendency compared to pressure-driven membrane processes. ... -
Hydrogel Performance in Boosting Plant Resilience to Water Stress—A Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Hydrogels have emerged as a transformative technology in agriculture, offering significant potential to enhance crop resilience, improve water use efficiency, and promote sustainable farming practices. These three-dimensional ... -
50,000 years of evolutionary history of India: Impact on health and disease variation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)India has been underrepresented in genomic surveys. We generated whole-genome sequences from 2,762 individuals in India, capturing the genetic diversity across most geographic regions, linguistic groups, and historically ... -
Association between household air pollution due to solid fuel use and sleep problems among older adults in India
( Cambridge University Press , 2025 , Article)Household air pollution (HAP) presents numerous health challenges. The association between HAP and sleep problems has not been extensively studied. This paper examined the effect of HAP due to solid fuel use on sleep ... -
Numerical modeling with experimental verification investigating the effects of nonlinearities on the sideband peak count-index technique and topological acoustic sensing
( SPIE , 2024 , Conference)A newly developed nonlinear ultrasonic (NLU) technique called sideband peak count-index (or SPC-I) measures the degree of nonlinearity in materials by counting the sideband peaks above a moving threshold line - larger the ... -
Advances in functionalization and conjugation mechanisms of dendrimers with iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article Review)Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are crucial in various areas due to their unique magnetic properties. However, their practical use is often limited by instability and aggregation in aqueous solutions. This review ... -
Prolonged Lifespan of Superhydrophobic Thin Films and Coatings Using Recycled Polyethylene
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)High-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable nature and the vast quantities generated annually. However, conventional recycling methods are energy-intensive ... -
High-performance activated carbon from coconut shells for dye removal: study of isotherm and thermodynamics
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article)This study investigates the production of high-performance activated carbon (AC) from coconut shells (CS) through acid and base activation processes, along with pre- and post-functionalization of the biochar, aiming to ... -
Non-destructive techniques for corrosion detection: A review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article Review)Corrosion detection (CD) has become a high priority in chemical industries, defense and transportation sectors to extend the life of existing or new systems while ensuring the safety of the existing components and reducing ... -
Alteration in the Structural, Optical, Thermal, Electrical, and Dielectric Properties of PMMA/PVDF Blend by Incorporation of Ni/ZnO Nanohybrid for Optoelectronic and Energy Storage Devices
( Springer , 2024 , Article)In order to produce suitable poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PMMA/PVDF) films for optoelectronic and power storage uses, Ni-doped ZnO nanoparticles were added to PMMA/PVDF films. This was done in order ... -
A solar desalination charger for water treatment and value-added chemical production
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article)This study presents a photoelectrocatalytic desalination charger for the remediation of aquatic pollutants and the production of value-added chemicals. Under 1 sun irradiation, a Co-WBVO (BiVO4 doped with W and deposited ... -
3D Oleophilic Sorbent Films Based on Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Recycling low-end, one-time-use plastics—such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE)—is of paramount importance to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability in the modern green economy. This study valorizes LDPE waste ... -
Impact of pre and post-perovskite infiltration treatments on monolithic perovskite solar cell performance
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Carbon-based monolithic perovskite solar cells (mPSCs) represent an enticing frontier in the domain of organic–inorganic hybrid solar cells, capturing substantial research attention due to their cost effectiveness and ... -
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 ... -
Photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes using reduced graphene oxide (rGO)
( Nature Research , 2024 , Article)Photocatalysts have developed into a successful strategy for degrading synthetic and organic toxins, such as chemicals and dyes, in wastewater. In this study, graphene oxide was reduced at different temperatures and used ... -
Focused Review on Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) in Corrosion and Erosion Applications
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Inorganic, organic, and metallic coatings have received much attention due to their great protection applications in oil and gas industries and their development through finding eco-friendly materials for the coatings. ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Chemically and Green-Synthesized Silver Oxide Particles for Evaluation of Antiviral and Anticancer Activity
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Silver oxide (Ag2O) particles are wonderful candidates due to their unique properties, and their use in a wide range of research, industrial and biomedical applications is rapidly increasing. This makes it fundamental to ...
