Center for Advanced Materials: Recent submissions
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Synthesis & Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Cathode Materials for Energy Storage
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research into the development of novel cathode materials for energy storage applications is progressing at a rapid rate to meet the ever-growing demands of modern society. Amongst various options, batteries are playing a ... -
Self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings modified with Zirconia nanoparticles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work reports the self-healing behavior of epoxy reinforced ZrO2 double-layer nanocomposite coatings to alleviate the deleterious effects of corrosion in the oil and gas industry. The corrosion inhibitor (imidazole) ... -
Self-Healing Performance of Smart Polymeric Coatings Modified with Tung Oil and Linalyl Acetate
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of polymeric smart self-healing coatings. A comparison of structural, thermal, and self-healing properties of two different polymeric coatings comprising distinct ... -
Effect of Silicon Nitride and Graphene Nanoplatelets on the Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This research work aims at investigating the influence of a fixed content of silicon nitride (Si3N4) and varied contents of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the physical and mechanical properties of Al-Si3N4-GNPs composites. ... -
Understanding the electrochemical performance of LiNi0. 5Mn1.5O4 coated with Yttria and distributed over graphene nanosheets as cathode in li-ion batteries
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries with a high-voltage spinel structure. A microwave-assisted chemical co-precipitation method was used to synthesize Y2O3 coated quasi-spheres of ... -
Simultaneous CO2 treatment and blue energy generation from wasted industrial streams
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)In the last decade, there has been an increased global need for finding bright solutions to tackle industrial wastes and emissions release. Herein, this work explores the utilization of a compact Reverse Electrodialysis ... -
Development of organic-inorganic halide perovskites (OHPs) based memristors
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Organic - inorganic halide perovskite (OHP) has drawn researchers' attention working in the field of optoelectronics from last ten years due to its remarkable optical properties such as adjustable band gap, ambipolar charge ... -
Membrane Distillation Crystallization Hybrid Process for Zero Liquid Discharge in QAFCO Plant
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Qatar fertilizer company (QAFCO) is one of the world’s largest single site producer of ammonia and urea with production capacity of 12,900 metric tons per day. Currently, QAFCO faces major challenges in terms of water ... -
Liquid exfoliated MoS2 sheet coupled with conductive polyaniline for gas sensor
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Polyaniline (PANI)/MoS2 composites with porous microspheres were prepared by a hydrothermal and in situ polymerization method. The structural, optical, and morphological properties were characterized by X-ray powder ... -
Lithium capture in seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine using membrane-based capacitive deionization (MCDI) system
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Lithium-battery based industries including vehicles, electronics, fusion and thermonuclear, consume lithium rapidly, which raises the need for developing a lithium recovery system. Lithium global market consumption in 2016 ... -
Double layered polymeric coatings for corrosion protection of steel
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Corrosion is one of the challenging issues faced by many industries, causing substantial economic losses every year due to the degradation of metallic parts, raising many safety concerns. Therefore, it is of utmost relevance ... -
The Separation of Emulsified Water/Oil Mixtures through Adsorption on Plasma-Treated Polyethylene Powder
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work addresses the preparation and characterization of efficient adsorbents for tertiary treatment (oil content below 100 ppm) of oil/water emulsions. Powdered low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was modified by radio-frequency ... -
A polysulfobetaine hydrogel for immobilization of a glucose-binding protein
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)A hydrogel based on sulfobetaine methacrylate monomer N-(methacryloyloxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium betaine and N,N-bis(methacryloyloxyethyl)-N-methyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium betaine used as a crosslinker ... -
Effect of barrier plasma pre-treatment on polyester films and their adhesive properties on oak wood
( North Carolina State University , 2016 , Article)A barrier plasma, created at atmospheric pressure, was used to improve the surface and adhesive properties of polyester (PES) film with respect to wood using polyurethane adhesives. The modification of PES film surfaces ... -
Acrylic acid plasma treatment of polypropylene nonwoven fabric [Włókniny polipropylenowe poddane obróbce plazmowej z zastosowaniem kwasu akrylowego]
( Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres , 2016 , Article)Nowadays hydrogel materials are being used in medical practice for wound dressing purposes. Hydrogel/textile composites can be formed to increase the mechanical strength and handling capability of hydrogel materials. ... -
Effects of flow on scales formation in a CO2saturated brine environment
( Electrochemical Society Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)A significant amount of literature exists demonstrating the effect of CO2 on corrosion scale formation under non-flow conditions. However, literature available on the effects of flow on the nature and protectivity of ... -
Carbonyl iron coated with a sulfobetaine moiety as a biocompatible system and the magnetorheological performance of its silicone oil suspensions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)In this study, surface modification of carbonyl iron (CI) particles with sulfobetaine moieties (SBE) was performed by the silanization of activated CI to form stable CI-SBE particles. The modification led to a significant ... -
Optimization and Prediction of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Graphene/LLDPE Nanocomposites by Using Artificial Neural Networks
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2016 , Article)The focus of this work is to develop the knowledge of prediction of the physical and chemical properties of processed linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/graphene nanoplatelets composites. Composites made from LLDPE ... -
Surface functionalization of natural lignin isolated from: Aloe barbadensis Miller biomass by atom transfer radical polymerization for enhanced anticancer efficacy
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)Lignin (LIG), one of the major natural polymers in the biomass is widely used for various industrial and biomedical applications, mainly in its modified form of grafted lignin. The present study focuses on the isolation ... -
Figure of merit comparison of PP-based electret and PVDF-based piezoelectric polymer energy harvesters
( SPIE , 2016 , Conference Paper)The harvesting of mechanical strain and kinetic energy has received great attention over the past two decades in order to power wireless electronic components such as those used in passive and active monitoring applications. ...