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Polymers to improve the world and lifestyle: physical, mechanical, and chemical needs
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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. ...
MXenes and their composites for energy harvesting applications
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Book chapter)
Ever-growing energy consumption, increasing demand for smart electronics, and limited fossil fuels have led researchers to seek new energy harvesting technologies that might be ultimate solutions for low-voltage and low-power ...
Polymer-metal oxide composite nanofibers
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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 ...
Polymers in optics
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Book chapter)
The unique and tunable properties of polymers open up the possibilities for using these materials in numerous applications. Among various peculiar features, the optical properties of polymers and their novel composites, ...
Environmental Impact Assessment of Desalination Plants in the Gulf Region
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Springer Nature
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Currently, desalination plants are essential tools for utilizing water from various natural resources like brackish water and seawater. Worldwide, the number of desalination facilities is rising to fulfill the increased ...
Polymer-based nano-enhanced forward osmosis membranes
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Forward osmosis (FO) technology has gained tremendous attention in recent years in desalination and wastewater treatment. Developing a new state-of-the-art FO membranes is vital for advancing the FO technology to achieve ...
Fabrication of sustainable membranes with functionalized nanomaterials (FNMs)
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Nanomaterials have contributed significantly to the enhancement of technological and industrial development. The conventional membranes used in various separation processes are limited in their abilities, performances, and ...
Beneficial effect of carbon nanotubes on membrane properties for fuel cell application
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Due to growing environmental problems, fuel cells have attracted worldwide attention as a promising alternative clean-energy source. A number of scientific groups are working to develop the fuel cell and make it a viable ...
Adsorption
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Springer International Publishing
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Removing of wastewater pollutants by novel adsorption techniques is urgent as they are continuously defiling the limited freshwater resources, seriously affecting the terrestrial, ecosystems, aquatic, and aerial flora and ...
Recent Developments on 4D Printings and Applications
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Springer International Publishing
, 2022 , Book chapter)
The new generation of 3D printing is known as four-dimensional (4D) printing technology that involves the printing of complex geometries with smart materials. The rise of 4D technological developments leads to finding ...