Center for Advanced Materials: Recent submissions
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Thermoelectric behavior of Bi2Te2.55Se0.45 with a tunable seebeck coefficient: A comparison between coarse needle-like structure and bulk nanostructured alloys
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this study, we compare the thermoelectric properties of coarse-grained n-type Bi2Te2.55Se0.45 alloy prepared by induction melting with the bulk-nanostructured prepared by ball milling and hot-pressing techniques. The ... -
Microstructural effect on the corrosion behavior of n- and p-type bismuth tellurides fabricated by induction melting
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Numerous efforts have been made to understand and enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride alloys. However, limited studies have been reported to investigate the corrosion behavior of these alloys and ... -
Experimental analysis of free-standing and substrate-constrained Ga-doped ZnO nanostructured thermoelectric films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Developing thermoelectric films without substrates—free-standing films—eliminates substrate-induced effects on performance and meets the flexibility requirements of emerging wearable thermoelectric applications. This study ... -
Point of view: human development and impact for sustainability—‘A new pipeline theory in academia’
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The role of academia in society is due for a comprehensive re-evaluation. Utilising the metaphor of a ‘network of pipelines’, this paper identifies two critical dimensions: a ‘people pipeline’, which includes a diverse ... -
Research Trends in Smart Cost-Effective Water Quality Monitoring and Modeling: Special Focus on Artificial Intelligence
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)Numerous conventional methods are available for analyzing various water quality parameters to determine the water quality index. However, ongoing surveillance is necessary for large bodies of water. A water quality monitoring ... -
Advancing Rapid Arsenic (III) Detection Through Device-Integrated Colorimetry
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)It is essential to detect precise traces of inorganic arsenic ions when utilized, which may increase the risks of several health issues such as lung, bladder, skin cancer, and diabetes diseases. In this study, bromocresol ... -
Advanced nutrient monitoring: Cost-effective cerium ion detection with smart device integration
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)This research is critically important for large-scale poultry farming, where vigilant monitoring is necessary to assess nutrient levels in poultry feed. Detecting cerium in poultry feed through colorimetric techniques is ... -
Recent advances in ws2 and its based heterostructures for water-splitting applications
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)The energy from fossil fuels has been recognized as a main factor of global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, there is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels with clean, cost-effective, long-lasting, and ... -
Cost-effective microwave-assisted O3- type sodium-based layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this work, phase pure and highly crystalline O3-type layered oxide material (Na1Ni0.33Mn0.33Fe0.33O2-NNMF) was developed using; (i) a conventional solid-state synthesis route and (ii) a facile microwave-assisted sol-gel ... -
Modified Ni-Al layer double hydroxides as nanoparticles for self-healing anti-corrosion composite coating
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion is a major concern for metallic structures, leading to significant economic losses and safety risks. Self-healing coatings have recently emerged as a promising solution to mitigate corrosion issues. This research ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
Catalytic Valorisation of Biomass-Derived Levulinic Acid to Biofuel Additive γ-Valerolactone: Influence of Copper Loading on Silica Support
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)γ-valerolactone (GVL) is a crucial chemical feedstock used in the production of fuel additives, renewable fuels, and fine chemicals alternative to petroleum-based solvents and chemicals, supporting the transition to ... -
Carica Papaya leaf-infused metal oxide nanocomposite: a green approach towards water treatment and antibacterial applications
( Springer , 2024 , Article)This study successfully synthesized ZnO–CuO nanocomposite using the hydrothermal method with Carica papaya leaf extract. The incorporation of the leaf extract significantly enhanced the nanocomposite properties, a novel ... -
Role of the intercalated ions on the high capacitance behavior of Ti 3 C 2 Tx MXene nanohybrids
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Ti3C2Tx (MXene) is prone to surface oxidation because of the presence of oxygen surface terminals in its surfaces. In this work, the effect of oxygen surface terminals has been reduced by replacing it with other surface ... -
Progress, challenges, and opportunities of two-dimensional layered materials based electrochemical sensors and biosensors
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Advances in nanotechnology have prompted the use of various types of nanomaterials as excellent electrode materials for enhancing electrochemical detection in terms of electrocatalytic activity, sensitivity, selectivity, ... -
A focused review of the hydrogen storage tank embrittlement mechanism process
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Hydrogen embrittlement is a widely known phenomenon in high-strength and storage materials. Hydrogen embrittlement is responsible for subcritical crack growth in material, fracture initiation, subsequent loss in mechanical ... -
Environmental factors affecting the corrosion behaviour of reinforcing steel. VI. Benzotriazole and its derivatives as corrosion inhibitors of steel
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Benzotriazole and some of its derivatives cause inhibition of corrosion of reinforcing steel in saturated naturally aerated Ca(OH)2 solutions contaminated by Cl−. The inhibition efficiency of these compounds depends on ... -
Synthesis and properties of electroless Ni-P-HfC nanocomposite coatings
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This work reports the development and characterization of Ni–P coatings with varying concentrations of hafnium carbide nanoparticles (HCNPs). Novel Ni–P-HCNPs nanocomposite coatings were developed on the A36 carbon steel ... -
Superhydrophobic and corrosion behavior of electrospun PVDF-ZnO coating
( Electrochemical Society Inc. , 2014 , Conference Paper)Corrosion is of considerable concern whenever metals and alloys are used in constructions, petroleum and gas pipelines. The present article was undertaken to investigate the hydrophobicity and corrosion resistance of PVDF ... -
Iron--Based Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis for Light Olefins Production from Syngas
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)Catalytic conversion of syngas (a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide) into valuable hydrocarbon products, particularly light olefins (C2=-C4=), holds significant importance in the realm of sustainable and clean energy ...
