Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
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Advancing steel protection with Ceria@Talc-8-hydroxyquinoline modified Polyurethane coatings
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research delves into a hybrid framework involving the synthesis of composite particles combining ceria-modified talc (CeO2@Talc) through a chemical precipitation method. The hybrid particles were then loaded with ... -
3D and 4D printing: A review of virgin polymers used in fused deposition modeling
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Recent advancements in additive manufacturing (AM), which includes both three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) printing, have revolutionized manufacturing processes across the board. Fused deposition modeling ... -
Silane functionalization of titania-graphene oxide nanocomposite for superior anticorrosion polyurethane coatings on steel
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research investigated the enhancement of anti-corrosion properties in polyurethane (PU) coatings on steel substrates through the Silane (N-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane) functionalization of Graphene ... -
TiO2-Mesoporous Ceria Carrier Modified with Sodium Benzoate: An Innovative Polyurethane Matrix for Enhanced Corrosion Protection of steel
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)An advanced corrosion protection system, distinguished by multilevel corrosion inhibition, was developed by integrating modified hybrid carriers strategically reinforced within a polyurethane (PU) matrix. For this purpose, ... -
Improvement in inhibition performance of anti-corrosion coatings using polyolefin matrix embedded with modified TiO2 nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion remains a critical issue for steel structures, leading to costly repairs and potential failures in industrial sectors. This study presents the development and characterization of polyolefin coatings for enhanced ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Evolut Transcatheter Heart Valves: Effects of Aortic Geometries and Valve Sizes on Post-TAVI Wall Stresses and Deformations
( MDPI , 2025 , Article)Background/Objectives: For transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) therapy, a catheter-guided crimped valve is deployed into the aortic root. Valve types such as Edwards balloon-expandable valves and Medtronic ... -
Machine learning for predicting outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundTranscatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) therapy has demonstrated its clear benefits such as low invasiveness, to treat aortic stenosis. Despite associated benefits, still post-procedural complications might ... -
Rapid wall shear stress prediction for aortic aneurysms using deep learning: a fast alternative to CFD
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Abstract: Aortic aneurysms pose a significant risk of rupture. Previous research has shown that areas exposed to low wall shear stress (WSS) are more prone to rupture. Therefore, precise WSS determination on the aneurysm ... -
A hybrid solar chimney/photovoltaic thermal system for direct electric power production and water distillation
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)In this work, modifications are made on the conventional solar chimney system in order to improve its economic viability. The two main modifications are the addition of a photovoltaic (PV) system to increase the system ... -
A novel hybrid solar ejector cooling system with thermoelectric generators
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)A self-powered solar ejector cooling system with thermoelectric generators is presented in this work. The proposed theoretical model was built based on mass, momentum, and energy balances, and then solved using the Engineering ... -
A hybrid absorption/thermo-electric cooling system driven by a concentrated photovoltaic/thermal unit
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This paper presents a novel hybrid solar cooling system driven by a concentrated photovoltaic/thermal unit (CPV/T). The electricity of the PV module is used to power the thermoelectric cooler while the thermal energy is ... -
A comparison study of trust in m-commerce between qatari and non-qatari customers
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2020 , Conference)Over the past few years, mobile commerce (M-commerce), which is a new channel for conducting online businesses has revolutionized the global market. In Qatar, due to lack of trust, an only small percentage of Qatari ... -
A Novel Differential Evolution Algorithm with Q-Learning for Economical and Statistical Design of X-Bar Control Charts
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference)This paper presents a novel differential evolution algorithm with Q-Learning (DE_QL) for the economical and statistical design of X-Bar control charts, which has been commonly used in industry to control manufacturing ... -
A comparative study of the incorporation effect of SWCNT-OH and DWCNT with varied microstructural defects on tensile and impact strengths of epoxy based nanocomposite
( Springer , 2020 , Article)This study presents an investigation of the influence of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) and Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (DWCNTs) on tensile and impact strengths of epoxy based nanocomposites. Two different CNTs ... -
A phase field approach for ductile fracture of short fibre reinforced composites
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Fracture events in short fibre reinforced polymer (SFRP) composites are one of the most limiting phenomena for their widespread use in many engineering applications, especially involving lightweight structures. In this ... -
A novel vacuum wastewater treatment plant integrated with a solar absorption system
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2020 , Article)In this investigation, a novel use of the solar absorption refrigeration systems was introduced by using it to enhance the operation of vacuum wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater treatment systems require a source of ... -
An Overview of Polymer Composite Films for Antibacterial Display Coatings and Sensor Applications
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)The escalating presence of pathogenic microbes has spurred a heightened interest in antimicrobial polymer composites tailored for hygiene applications. These innovative composites ingeniously incorporate potent antimicrobial ... -
Vibration response of FG-CNT-reinforced plates covered by magnetic layer utilizing numerical solution
( Techno-Press , 2020 , Article)Vibration response in a sandwich plate with a nanocompiste core covered by magnetic layer is presented. The core is armed by functionalyy graded-carbon nanotubes (FG-CNTs) where the Mori-Tanaka law is utilized assuming ... -
Synergistic effects of double-walled carbon nanotubes and nanoclays on mechanical, electrical and piezoresistive properties of epoxy based nanocomposites
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Many studies performed on multifunctional properties of epoxy based nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and nanoclay (NC) whereas their synergetic effects on piezoresistive behaviour of ternary state ... -
Bending behavior of glass fiber reinforced composite overwrapping pvc plastic pipes
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The challenge associated with the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipelines is to improve their structural integrity without increasing their cost. Currently, PVC pipelines are the most cost-effective method of ...
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