Browsing Center for Advanced Materials by Publisher "Elsevier Ltd"
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3D architectures of titania nanotubes and graphene with efficient nanosynergy for supercapacitors
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)One dimensional titanium dioxide nanotubes (titania nanotubes or TNT) are grown on the surface of two dimensional graphene sheets by hydrothermal method so that desirable out of plane properties are obtained in the final ... -
A review of membrane-based dewatering technology for the concentration of liquid foods
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)The imperative to establish environmentally friendly and sustainable food processing techniques has compelled the food industry to explore alternative approaches that uphold food quality, ensure nutritional integrity, and ... -
Advanced impedimetric biosensor configuration and assay protocol for glycoprofiling of a prostate oncomarker using Au nanoshells with a magnetic core
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this paper several advances were implemented for glycoprofiling of prostate specific antigen (PSA), what can be applied for better prostate cancer (PCa) diagnostics in the future: 1) application of Au nanoshells with a ... -
Advances of nanomaterials for air pollution remediation and their impacts on the environment
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)One of the most favorable environmental applications of nanotechnology has been in air pollution remediation in which different nanomaterials are used as nanoadsorbents, nanocatalysts, nanofilters, and nanosensors. The ... -
Aluminum nitride (AlN) reinforced electrodeposited Ni-B nanocomposite coatings
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Ni–B nanocomposite coatings containing various concentration aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticles (NPs) were developed through a scalable and conventional electrodeposition process. The influence of addition of AlN ... -
An experimental investigation of emission performance of heterogenous catalyst jatropha biodiesel using RSM
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Tremendous growth in the number of automobiles in developed and developing global economies has exorbitantly boosted competition for petroleum products. Petroleum products derived from fossil fuels are predominantly ... -
An extensive analysis of mechanical, thermal and physical properties of jute fiber composites with different fiber orientations
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The study is aimed to find the effect of orientation of the woven jute fiber on the composites with epoxy matrix on the mechanical properties, thermal properties with different orientations (0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 75°) ... -
Assessing prevalence of and barriers to medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled diabetes attending primary healthcare clinics in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Background: Studies conducted in Qatar have reported a high prevalence of diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. These complications are often associated with poor medication adherence and uncontrolled diabetes. ... -
Bentonite-decorated calix [4] arene: A new, promising hybrid material for heavy-metal removal
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)There is global concern about the contamination of ground, river, and tap waters as well as soil contamination with heavy metal ions; these chemical species are known to not degrade and to cause severe health problems if ... -
Calcium carbonate particles loaded with triethanolamine and polyethylenimine for enhanced corrosion protection of epoxy coated steel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Calcium carbonate particles were synthesized and loaded with a mixture of two corrosion inhibitors, triethanolamine (TEA) and polyethylenimine (PEI). These particles can serve as pH-sensitive additives in epoxy coatings ... -
Cerium oxide loaded with Gum Arabic as environmentally friendly anti-corrosion additive for protection of coated steel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The depreciation of assets and safety threats because of corrosion has forced to develop eco-friendly and smarter corrosion protection strategies. In this study, natural Gum Arabic (GA) was used as a corrosion inhibitor ... -
Chemical modification of graphene with grape seed extract: Its structural, optical and antimicrobial properties
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Herein, we modified for the first time thermally reduced graphene oxide (TRG) using grape seed extract (GSE), by simple probe sonication method. The effect of GSE on the structural changes of TRG has been carefully analyzed ... -
Chemical properties of garnet nanofluids
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Conference Paper)A lubricant is a substance introduced to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. The lubricating property of lubricating oils is increased by ... -
A comparative study on carbon neutral hydrogen carrier production: Formic acid from CO2 vs. ammonia
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Other)Hydrogen (H2) is increasingly recognized as a key player in the journey towards carbon neutrality, with ammonia (NH3) and formic acid (FA) emerging as significant hydrogen vectors. This review highlights advancements in ... -
Controlling the biocorrosion of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) on carbon steel using ZnO/chitosan nanocomposite as an eco-friendly biocide
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this report, interlinked chitosan-ZnO nanocomposite at 10% ZnO (CZNC-10) is successfully used as green biocide for biofilm control and reduction of biocorrosion on carbon steel material. It was found that 250 g/mL CZNC-10 ... -
Controlling the sensing performance of rGO filled PVDF nanocomposite with the addition of secondary nanofillers
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This study reports the synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanocomposites containing binary filler combination of reduced graphene oxide and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes. The PVDF nanocomposite ... -
Date palm fibre filled recycled ternary polymer blend composites with enhanced flame retardancy
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Flammability of recycled polypropylene (PP)/low density polyethylene (LDPE)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) ternary blends containing date palm fibres is investigated in this study. Melt blending is used for the composite ... -
Deep drawability and drawing behaviour of AZ31 alloy sheets with different initial texture
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)Repeated unidirectional bending (RUB) process was carried out to improve the texture of AZ31 alloy sheets. Compared to the as-received sheet with a strong basal texture, the RUB processed sheet with a weaker basal texture ... -
Dependence of wear behavior on sintering mechanism for Iron-Alumina Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The present paper reports the dependence of wear behavior on sintering mechanism for iron (Fe) alumina (Al2O3) metal matrix nanocomposites fabricated via Powder Metallurgy (P/M) technique. Nanocomposite composition was ... -
Desalination in the GCC countries- a review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are located in one of the most arid regions in the world with very less freshwater resources, and hence depending on desalination plants to tackle the water scarcity and satisfy ...