Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Ephraim Suhir, Portland State University, United States
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Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Will Skene, Montreal University, Canada
Materials that can charge their color on-demand have been used in a wide range of applications. While most uses rely on the acuity of the materials in the visible region, the invisible changes occurring in the NIR offer environmental benefits. This is the case when the color chan [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Dongping Duan, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
The existing solar power generation technologies mainly include crystalline silicon photovoltaic power generation and photothermal molten salt power generation, while direct solar hydrogen production research route mainly includes membrane photocatalytic hydrogen production, phot [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jimmy C Yu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Photocatalysis is an emerging technology for solar-induced chemical conversion and pollution treatment. This presentation will focus on the preparation and application of metal-free photocatalysts from the most abundant elements such as carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. Interestin [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Mohd Aqeel, University of Hyderabad, India
In the quest for cost-effective power generation amidst environmental concerns, innovative solutions are imperative. Advanced Ultra-Super Critical (AUSC) boilers, leveraging nickel-based superalloys like Inconel 617, aim to enhance coal-based power plant efficiency. Traditional w [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Anthony Govender, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Titanium is commonly used in a wide variety of human bone implants, such as dental implants, hip implants, vertebrae implants etc. The use of titanium in bone implants is due to it been corrosion resistant, and also less dense than competing metals. Titanium bone implants in poro [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Stephen Okiemute Akpasi, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
As a result of the significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions, technologies for the capture, utilization and storage of carbon dioxide are being implemented. Carbon dioxide (CO2) methanation has attracted considerable interest among potential carbon utilization strategies d [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Anand Roy, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
1D and 2D-structures of materials with topological electronic bands are beneficial for better visualizing enhanced surface transport and their utilization in quantum nanotechnology. TaAs2, NbAs2, and TaSb2 are classified as weak topological semimetals and predicted to harbor rota [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Alireza Dadian, Behin Keyfiat Shomal (BKS) Co., Iran (Islamic Republic of)
In this presentation, I will comprehensively and deeply explore the optimization of hybrid adhesive-bolted joints with graded bonding regions. The main objective of this talk is to introduce the concepts, methods, and key results related to enhancing structural performance throug [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Shahzad Hussain, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
The widespread adoption of wireless technology has transformed communication and information access, but it has introduced challenges such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) [2]. EMI disrupts electronic devices’ normal functioning and poses health risks. In environments [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Valeriy A Buryachenko, Micromechanics & Composites LLC, United States
Unlike many other fields in material science, the evolution of composites and nanocomposites to their anticipated level of importance in general significantly depends on the contributions from modeling and simulation. The most popular methods of analytical micromechanics are base [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Muhammad Ullah, Florida Polytechnic University, United States
To meet the speed, complexity, circuit density, power consumption, and ultimately cost requirements of many advanced applications, scientists have spent decades shrinking device feature sizes for better performance of metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) technology. However, there are [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Half-charring of dolomite mineral for applications in the passive treatment of mining effluents
Iuliana Laura Calugaru, Industrial Waste Technology Center , Canada
The contact between waters and the components of a mine site like open-pit walls, waste rock piles, tailings, access roads, etc., engender effluents contaminated through minerals oxidative dissolution. According to their pH, mine effluents are mainly classified in acidic (acid mi [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Martin Krus , Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics, Germany
Due to its special structural properties, the bulrush plant (Typha angustifolia) enables the production of building materials that offer a combination of insulation and load-bearing effect that is unique on the market. The suitability of the Typha leaf mass is determined by the s [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Gabriel Beltran, Aragon Institute of Technology, Spain
In recent years, the construction sector has been developing efficient materials and technologies to support the real implementation of nearly zero-energy/emission and plus-energy buildings with high indoor environment quality. This last aspect is particularly important on health [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Michael Tribelsky, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Federation
Resonant light scattering by nanoparticles provides a unique opportunity to concentrate a high-amplitude electromagnetic field in a subwavelength area of space as well as to tailor and control its pattern. In addition to purely academic interest, this is extremely important for n [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Vladimir V Egorov, NRC Kurchatov Institute, Russian Federation
In quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum transitions is grounded on the convergence of a series of time-dependent perturbation theory. In nuclear and atomic physics, this series converges because the dynamics of quantum transitions are absent by definition. In molecular and ch [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Alexander S Gouralnik , Institute of Automation and Control Processes, Russian Federation
Film growth and surface/interface processes are crucial in many modern technologies, including Si-based microelectronics. We introduce two original approaches effective in film synthesis and investigations. The narrow band silicide Mg2Si attracts attention of researchers becau [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Nasimuddin, Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore
The integration of tunable materials in reconfigurable antennas has been instrumental since the inception of microwave/mmWave technology. These materials, including phase shifters, resonators, and antennas, play a crucial role in applications demanding radiofrequency (RF) signal [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Vladimir, Fonoriton Sci. Lab, Garon LtD, Estonia
Materials are important to mankind because of the benefits that can be derived from manipulation of their properties. All of these properties originate from the internal structures of the materials. Structural features of materials include their types of atoms, the local configur [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Osman Adiguzel, Firat University, Turkey
Shape memory alloys take place in a class of adaptive structural materials called smart materials by exhibiting a peculiar property called shape memory effect and superelasticity with the recoverability of two shapes at different conditions. Shape memory effect is initiated [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
I Engin Ture, Anadolu Plasma Technology Center, Turkey
The discovery of a point on the liquid vapor curve where the liquid phase ends was determined experimentally by Charles Cagniard de la Tour in 1822. In 1861, Thomas Andrews defined this point as the critical point and the critical parameters such as temperature, pressure and dens [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Beycan Ibrahimoglu, Anadolu Plasma Technology Center, Turkey
The discovery of a point on the liquid vapor curve where the liquid phase ends was determined experimentally by Charles Cagniard de la Tour in 1822. In 1861, Thomas Andrews defined this point as the critical point and the critical parameters such as temperature, pressure and dens [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Ang Yang Yu, Central China Normal University, China
Quantum dots (QDs) are fundamental luminescent materials with wide applications in biotechnology, sensing, medical diagnostics and electronics. The luminescent QDs, including CoS and FeS QDs with emission tunable in a broad range, have been obtained in experiments recently. In my [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Yu Yangui, Zhejiang Guangxin Research Institute, China
As is well-known, at present, those calculation formulas on damage and crack produced in materials and structures under monotonous or fatigue loading, which mathematical models are mainly obtained by means of experiments. Author is based on the genetic concepts similar in life sc [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Lixiong Shao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
The cast Al-Li alloy is a promising material due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness. This presentation systematically revealed the impact of minor Ti addition and heat treatment on grain structure, precipitates, precipitate-free zone (PFZ), and the performance of [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Igor V Shevchenko, M.P. Semenenko Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Ore Formation, Ukraine
Even 0.02% water in acetonitrile can form clusters, the size and chemical reactivity of which can change under the influence of the Sun in a very wide range. Bulk water added to such acetonitrile can copy and reproduce these original clusters and acquire different hydrolytic acti [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Sasmita Chand, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal, India
The exponential growth in population and an overall improvement in living standards have contributed to a significant surge in the production of textile items globally over the past few decades. This study addresses the escalating environmental challenges posed by the exponential [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Ravi Kikar Sinha, Unaffiliated Indian Researcher, India
According to einstein's mass enrgy velocity of light equation, energy released from annihilation of particle-antiparticle through their collision will depend on the mass of the particle. So by choosing an atomic particle and colliding it with it's antiparticle will releas [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Sujit Kumar Bandyopdhyay, Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology, India
Multifunctional materials are of today’s quest. Miniaturization, i.e. development of these materials in the form of nanomaterials is of primary need considering their application in devices. Moreover, if these are obtained in nanostructured form, they can bring wonders. Re [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
D R Patil, North Maharashtra University, India
A large number of scientists and researchers are paying their devotion in the development of gas sensors for the detection of toxic, hazardous, combustible and inflammable gases. Yet, few sensors are lagging behind in the wide range of their applicability due to some persistence [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Chintada Chandrasekhar, IIT Roorkee, India
A considerable portion of the global pavement infrastructure relies on asphalt as the primary construction material. However, projections indicate that asphalt reserves may only last for around 50 years. While Portland Cement Concrete has been considered as an alternative, it com [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Subhamoy Singha Roy, JIS College of Engineering, India
A novel electron dispersion rule is used as the foundation for an attempt to investigate the Fermi-Dirac distribution function in degenerate semiconductors generating band tails ( ). With n-GaAs as an example, it seems that the carrier concentration has a greater effect on (the [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Essekri Abdelilah, IBN Zohr University, Morocco
Short The disposal of dyeing effluents is an alarming environmental concern; thus, these effluents must be appropri ately remediated prior to getting discharged. Herein, citric acid was employed to modify the surface of the Argan shell, which was subsequently utilized as a biosor [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Imen Ksouri, University of Sfax, Tunisia
The current paper aims to study the behavior of Polyamide 6 (PA6) and Polyamide 6 reinforced with 30% of short glass fibers (PA6GF30) under glycol water (GW) mixture (20:80) used for cars as coolant fluid at 50°C and 90°C for up to 80 days. First of all, the reversibility [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Repairing and strengthening of concrete structures damaged by extreme loading (fire and earthquake)
Muhammad Yaqub, University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan
The past experience from real fires shows that it is exceptional for a concrete building to collapse as a result of fire and most fire-damaged concrete structures can be repaired economically rather than completely replacing or demolishing them. In this connection an experimental [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Solomon I Ubani, Science Digest, United Kingdom
The civil and environmental engineering industry includes multiple designs and structures. These originate from a semi or axisymmetric origin. There are various structures, including the main types of urban dwellings, such as semidetach, detach, terrace and duplex buildings. Thes [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Robert Buenker, University of Wuppertal, Germany
The Lorentz transformation (LT) makes three predictions which are not consistent with one another: Lorentz-FitzGerald length contraction (FLC), time dilation (TD) and light-speed equality for observers in relative motion to one another. The LT also stands in violation of the Law [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Mahdi Hosseini, Nanjing Forestry University, China
The use of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) in the construction sector mostly started in 1970–1980s, with several applications in all-composite and hybrid structures, internal reinforcement of new structures and internal/external strengthening of existing structures. In spit [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
K L Vasundhara, Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, India
Effective data classification has become more and more important for decision-making processes in a variety of fields in the big data era. The use of machine learning techniques to improve categorization efficiency and accuracy is examined in this research article. We used a vari [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Kilari Jyothsna Devi, PVPSIT, India
Biomaterials have been employed in healthcare applications since ancient times. However, subsequent evolution has improved their versatility and utility. Biomaterials have transformed fields such as bioengineering and tissue engineering, enabling the development of novel strategi [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Mohammad El Ilani, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
With increasing pressures on cities and urban areas there is a growing demand to expand residential areas and infrastructure into rugged terrains such as mountains. This process poses unique challenges such as unstable terrain, landslides, and exposure to natural disasters that m [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Wahidur Raza, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) hold substantial promise due to their remarkable optical properties. However, some inherent limitations, like aggregation, aquatic toxicity, and potential harm to organisms etc. are limiting their widespread application. This study addresses all these [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Samiya Fariha, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Currently, water pollution has become a global concern, primarily steered by the brominated fluorescein derivatives and nitro groups containing organic pollutants. Significantly soft NiFe2O4 nanoparticles (NiF) were synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method. From XRD and FE [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Khandjamts Batjargal, Mongolian Academy of Sciences Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (MAS ICCT), Mongolia
In recent years, most of the studies have been adapted to determine the optimum conditions for the flotation of very fine minerals. In this context, besides parameters such as particle size, morphology, and pH, the effects of frother type and its concentration present a very sign [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Zakia Hammou, University of Science and Technology of Oran, Algeria
In the present paper an analytical model was developed to study the non?linear vibrations of Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube (FG-CNT) reinforced doubly-curved shallow shells using the Multiple Scales Method (MSM). The nonlinear partial differential equations of motion are bas [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Zennaki Mohammed El Amine, Tlemcen University, Algeria
In this work, we have focused on the recycling of waste expanded polystyrene, which allows us to obtain a new copolymer based on polystyrene. The properties of the obtained copolymer as well as its structure and composition were established by UV-visible, FTIR spectroscopy and TG [....] » Read More
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Title : Introducing picotechnology: An exciting extension of nanotechnology
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Nanotechnology, or the control of matter at the atomic scale, has changed material science as we know it. Nanotechnology was once thought of as science fiction when over 23 years ago, the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative was announced by President Clinton. Since then nanot [....] » Read More
Title : Nanotechnology and T-ray imaging for enabling a smarter AI and LLMs for medical diagnostics and other applications
Anis Rahman, Applied Research & Photonics, Inc, United States
Artificial intelligence (AI) or digital intelligence has spared a wave in modern computing community for its interactive applications. However, AI is not capable of creating new knowledge or new concepts; it only finds results from what is already known, but its ability for massi [....] » Read More
Title : Mesoporous functionalized hybrid organic-inorganic materials for adsorption of nitrates
Aleksey Vasiliev, East Tennessee State University, United States
The presented report addresses the critical environmental issue of elevated nitrate levels in water bodies, primarily due to excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers and improper waste disposal. It leads to detrimental effects like eutrophication and health hazards. Focusing on t [....] » Read More
Title : Biofunctional coating of stainless steel surfaces with carvacrol- and eugenol-derived film using dielectric barrier discharge plasma: Aiming for suppression of biofilm formation and corrosion protection
Tsegaye Gashaw Getnet, Bahir Dar University, United States
Metallic biomaterials are extensively utilized in orthopedic and dental implants owing to their exceptional mechanical properties. However, careful consideration is essential when selecting materials for implant medical devices to ensure optimal performance in the biological envi [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis and characterization of modified mineral-biochar composite and its application for removing perfluorooctanoic acid from water
Raj Mukhopadhyay, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of anthropogenic compounds known as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their extremely persistent nature which makes them difficult to remove from the environment. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), one of the most wel [....] » Read More
Title : The art and science of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs): A journey from conventional to contemporary techniques
Hassan Nawaz, University of Pittsburgh, United States
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have been captivated research for over three decades due to their unique structure and diverse applications. These fascinating materials boast remarkable porosity and well-defined morphological characteristics precisely controlled through a diffe [....] » Read More
Title : FCH® – most ecological and efficient way for HVAC systems
Blazej Fiecek, Energy Prime Sp. z o.o., Poland
The harnessing of energy stored in groundwater for heating and cooling ventilated air in HVAC systems for buildings and structures is the simplest, cheapest, and best example of greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The amount of energy in groundwater is difficult to estimate; it i [....] » Read More
Title : Redox flow batteries for large-scale energy storage applications
Md Masud Rana, The University of Queensland, Australia
The increasing consumption of fossil-based energy resources is raising worldwide concerns about energy shortages, global warming, and environmental pollution. Reliable and sustainable energy and associated storage systems are urgently needed to address these global problems. Amon [....] » Read More
Title : Influence of Si on crystal structures, mechanical properties, and thermal stability of high-entropy carbide system (HfC, TaC, TiC, VC, ZrC)/(Hf, Ta, Ti, V, Zr)C
Muhammad Awais Altaf, E308 Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Austria
High-entropy carbide (HfC, TaC, TiC, VC, ZrC)/(Hf, Ta, Ti, V, Zr)C thin films with Si addition were developed at 450 oC by magnetron sputtering. XRD results showed that all coatings have single phase face-centered cubic (fcc) structure (Fm-3m, space group number 225). With the ad [....] » Read More
Title : Synthetic and industrial jarosites and their application in tissue engineering
Eleazar Salinas Rodriguez, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico
Jarosite formation is due to the weathering of sulphide ores that in many cases contain precious metals like silver and gold, being these compounds a source of such metals. Frequently, this formation process occurs in acid-sulphate soils where acidic environments are present. The [....] » Read More
Title : Similar and dissimilar welding of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) by rotary friction welding process
Antonio Enrique Salas Reyes, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
In this work, advanced high strength steels (AHSS) were welded by the solid-state rotary friction welding (RFW) process with the aim of obtaining similar and dissimilar joints. Containing a specific microstructure, rods of first complex phase (CP) (i.e., as-cast + quench + temper [....] » Read More
Title : Nitrogen-doped carbon/titan/carbon/aluminium/carbon/silicon thin films: synthesis by TVA technology and characterization
Victor Ciupina, Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania
The goal was to create varied types of nanostructurated thin films using four materials of interest: graphite, titanium, silicon, and aluminum, with the inclusion of nitrogen, on the Si substrate, by Thermionic Vacuum Arc (TVA) technology. The thickness of the structu [....] » Read More
Title : A deep dive into p-i-n rudorffite solar cell architectures for optimizing solar energy conversion
Md Arif Ul Islam, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan
A lead-free and efficient solar cell is essential to the rapidly evolving field of photovoltaic research. Silver bismuth iodine compounds, which are nontoxic and environmentally stable, are considered promising photovoltaic candidates, due to their low cost and high photoelectric [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis, single crystal X-ray structure, spectroscopy and substitution behavior of niobium(V) complexes activated by chloranilate as bidentate ligand
Alebel Nibret, Hunan University, China
Chloranilic acid (2,5-dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, caH2) as a bidentate ligand for Nb(V) as a metal center is presented. The different coordination behavior of caH2 is well illustrated by a monomeric (Et4N)cis-[NbO(ca)2(H2O)OPPh3]·3H2O.THF (5), and a novel tetr [....] » Read More
Title : Improving the photoelectrochemical stability and performance of BiVO4 photoanode using In2Se3 as a protective layer in a harsh environment
Neway Belachew Tadesse, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, China
Hydrogen production from water splitting using photoelectrochemical (PEC) technology has become an important alternative to sustainable and green energy sources. However, getting photoelectrodes with long-term stability, particularly in harsh environments, requires unwavering eff [....] » Read More
Title : Preparation and application of organic phase change materials
Jifen Wang, Shanghai Polytechnic University, China
Energy is the basis of human survival and development, with the rapid development of global industry, energy issues are more and more concerned by people. However, in many energy utilization systems, there is a difference in time and space between energy supply and demand, that i [....] » Read More
Title : Significant enhancement of energy storage in gradient-structured composites
Haiping Xu, Shanghai Polytechnic University, China
Polymer-based dielectric composites with high power density and ultra-high energy density have become a research hotspot in response to growing environmental challenges due to their potential renewable energy storage and conversion capabilities. Lately, researchers have worked to [....] » Read More
Title : How Innovation consortia promote Iterative Innovation in new energy vehicle enterprises? - An empirical study based on knowledge management perspective
Yang Hongtao, Huaqiao University, China
Iterative innovation based on changes in user needs is a key factor in the success or failure of new energy vehicle enterprises. As a new type of innovation cooperation organization with extensive participation of innovation subjects, innovation consortium can provide assistance [....] » Read More
Title : Dynamics of fractional optical solitary waves to the cubic-quintic coupled nonlinear helmholtz equation
Naila Nasreen, Jiangsu University, China
This work investigates the dynamics of optical waves to the generalized coupled nonlinear fractional Helmholtz equation with quintic and cubic nonlinear effects. The evolution of broad multicomponent self-trapping beams in Kerr-type nonlinear media is described by the coupled Hel [....] » Read More
Title : A study on the polymer solidification for disposal of powdered radioactive wastes
Sang Hyun Lim, Chosun University, Korea, Republic of
The roll compaction technology can be used to reduce the physical volume of the powdered wastes. And polymer solidification process can be used to manufacture polymer-solidified body incorporated with high-density pellets. Powdered wastes were converted to rigid pellets of certai [....] » Read More
Title : Electrochemical analysis comparison of nitrogen undoped and doped Ti3C2Tx/Co3O4 hybrid composites on carbon cloth for application as electrode in supercapacitor
Adnan Ali, Jeju National University, Korea, Republic of
Supercapacitor provides great potential for good energy storage devices application, compared with other energy storage such as rechargeable batteries, fuel cell, dielectric capacitors and so on. Freestanding and flexible electrodes are vital for the development of flexible and w [....] » Read More
Title : Procedure for making flat thermoplastic composite laminates by automated fiber placement and their mechanical properties
Sara Srebrenkoksa, Goce Delcev University, Stip, North Macedonia
Highly consistent quality and cost-effective manufacture of advanced composites can be achieved through automation. Automated Tape Laying (ATL) and Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) are the two technologies used to automate the layup of prepreg, which are applicable to produce comp [....] » Read More
Title : A study on the ball milling of fly ash for polypropylene composites
Ali Alamry, Prince Saddam Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
The incorporation of fly ash into polypropylene results in enhanced mechanical characteristics of the thermoplastic polymeric material. This research aimed to study from literature the structure and properties of composites formed from fly ash and polypropylene. In particular, th [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrometallurgical recovery of copper and gold from waste printed circuit boards
Kamalesh Kumar Singh, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, India
Due to increasing trends of electronic waste specially the ICT related gadgets, their green recycling is still a greater challenge. This article presents a two-stage, eco-friendly hydrometallurgical route for the recovery of gold from the delaminated metallic layers of waste mobi [....] » Read More
Title : Design of bio-based and bio-degradable semi-IPN coatings for cellulosic substrate
Ananda Kumar S, Anna University, India
Polylactic acid (PLA) loaded with castor oil-based polyurethane (COPU) produces a semi-interpenetrating network (SIPN). The formation of SIPN results in an enhanced toughness due to strong interfacial interactions between PLA and COPU was confirmed by FT-IR and SEM techniques. In [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis and characterization of cellulose based bioplastic
Ene Awodi , Durban University of Technology, South Africa
The packaging industry contributes significantly to plastic waste A consequential percentage of packaging materials are made from fossil-fuel-based plastics. The end-of-life cycle scenario of these plastics is detrimental to the planet and all that is contained in it. Recen [....] » Read More
Title : Emerging bismuth-based materials: From fundamentals to energy applications
Ayat El Shazly, Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, Egypt
In practical applications, supercapacitors, renewable and efficient techniques of energy storage and conversion, are commonly assembled into supercapacitor, which has been attracting growing interest in energy applications for the past decade. To achieve this decisive task, it is [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative conservation method of egyptian historical textiles by using covalently Immobilized enzymes on nanoparticles
Mohamed Bahy Eldeen El Behery, Ministry of Antiquities, Egypt
Historic textiles in museums and also in the burial environment are exposed to many different manifestations of damage, which may cause damage and loss of rare textile pieces. One of the most important manifestations of damage is dirt and stains, which are abundant on historical [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of surface acidity-basicity balance in modified ZnxZryOz catalyst on its performance in the conversion of hydrous ethanol to hydrocarbons
Moti Herskowitz, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
ZnxZryOz and modified MuZnxZryOz (M = Si, W, Sc, Mg)/ Zn/(W-Zr) catalysts were studied in conversion of hydrous (4 wt% H2O) ethanol at P =15 bar, T = 450? and WHSV = 0.8-7.9 h-1. The basicity of the catalysts changed from 0.015 to 0.66 mmol/g and the acidity from 0.07 to 0.24 mmo [....] » Read More
Title : Environmental condition of industrial enterprises, design of water supply systems and recovery of solid waste
Gulmira Keldiyarova, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan
This article provides time standards and calculation methods for the purpose of studying air pollution from industrial facilities. Calculations of technological equipment and the efficiency of the dust and gas treatment plant. The results of inventory, regulation of emissions of [....] » Read More
Title : Structure-phase transformations in LiF crystals Initiated by nuclear reactions
Buzrikov Shovkat, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Uzbekistan
Lithium compounds are studied due to the reaction of thermal neutron capture (_3^6)Li(n,?)(_1^3)H. Irradiation of LiF crystals in the reactor core is known to generate dislocations, defect clusters in (100) plane, Li colloids and cavities at nanoscale. The only example of using t [....] » Read More
Title : Household natural gas demand: Empirical evidence of non-linearity
Mohamed Jaouad Malzi, Cad Ayyad University, Morocco
This study attempted to check the existence of nonlinear relationship between gas demand and its main determinants. To this end, the study applies nonparametric and semi-parametric panel data model on a large panel of OECD countries over the period 1980-2015. The analysis demonst [....] » Read More
Title : Preparation and characterization of eco-friendly composite based on geopolymer and reinforced with Washingtonia Filifera palm fibers
Zineb Moujoud, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
The development of sustainable materials has become a pivotal focus in addressing environmental concerns and advancing green construction technologies. Geopolymers present a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional cementitious materials, primarily due to their reduced C [....] » Read More
Title : Activation of desulfurization and denitrogenation processes using substituted Cu (100) stepped surfaces as potential adsorbent: Ab Initio and MD Investigations
Achraf Benbella, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
This study employs first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) and reactive molecular dynamics (ReaxFF) to explore the trapping mechanisms of sulfur and nitrogen compounds in thiophene (C4H4S) and pyridine (C5H5N) molecules, respectively, via adsorpti [....] » Read More
Title : Sensing mechanism elucidation and performance optimization of perovskite-based gas sensors for ammonia gas detection
Kassa Endalamaw Ewnu, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan
Understanding the sensing mechanism is crucial for optimizing perovskite-based sensors, such as MAPbI3. Despite stability challenges, our study reveals a consistent increase in current during varying concentrations of ammonia. The interaction involves the reduction of MA+ to MA a [....] » Read More
Title : Drone-based real-time air pollution monitoring and controlling framework for smart city
Getaneh Berie Tarekegn, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Air pollution is a significant environmental concern that requires continuous monitoring to assess its impact on human health and the environment. Traditional ground-based monitoring stations have limited coverage, operating costs, and mobility. In recent years, drones have emerg [....] » Read More
Title : Enhanced performance of WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite electrodes with redox-active electrolytes for supercapacitors
Tamiru Deressa Morka, NTUST, Taiwan
For effective supercapacitors, we developed a process involving chemical bath deposition, followed by electrochemical deposition and calcination, to produce WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite electrodes. In aqueous solutions, the hexagonal WO3 microspheres were first chemically deposited on [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring heterogeneity in the properties of monolayer LDPE greenhouse films under natural ageing
Babaghayou Meriam Imane, Higher Normal School of Laghouat, Algeria
This study investigates the dynamic interplay between chemical structural changes and mechanical alterations in stabilized and unstabilized LDPE films during the photodegradation process. By employing RAMAN spectroscopy and Depth Sensing Indentation (DSI) experiments, we delve [....] » Read More
Title : Natural zeolite catalysed extraction of liquid fuel from pure and mixed waste plastics using pyrolysis technique
Nega Chanie Belay, Amhara Metal Industry and Machine Technology Development Enterprise (AMIMTDE), Ethiopia
This paper presents a study on the extraction of liquid oil from waste Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, both individually and in mixtures, using a catalyzed pyrolysis process. The natural zeolite (NZ) samples have been characterized [....] » Read More
Title : Preliminary study on the microstructure evolution and deformation behavior of Ti6Al4V-5Cu alloy at low forming temperatures
Solomon Kerealme Yeshanew, Dire Dawa University Institute of Technology, Ethiopia
The cold workability behavior of the Ti6Al4V-5Cu alloy was investigated using a hot compression experiment in the temperature range of 450−650 °C and strain rates interval of 10-4 −10-1 s -1 with strains of 0.4 and 0.6. Deformation mechanisms and microstructural e [....] » Read More
Title : Improving the fatigue design of mechanical systems such as refrigerator
Seongwoo Woo, Ethiopian Technical University, Ethiopia
To enhance the lifetime of mechanical system such as automobile, new reliability methodology – parametric Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) – suggests to produce the reliability quantitative (RQ) specifications-mission cycle—for identifying the design defects and m [....] » Read More
Title : Determination of the elemental composition and changes in thermal and electrical conductivity of “Hanford” and GMZ grade graphite depending on the fast neutrons fluence
Ilkham Sadikov, Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Uzbekistan
Graphite used as a key material for heat dissipation in electronic devices and nuclear engineering due to its remarkable thermal properties. Thermal expansion and conductivity of graphite have always been the main scientific parameters in the field of carbon materials. Therefore, [....] » Read More
Title : Magnetic Ionic Liquids
Ali Ezabadi, Islamic Azad University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Magnetic ionic liquids (MILs) constitute a burgeoning subclass within the expansive domain of ionic liquids (ILs), endowed with a distinctive amalgamation of IL attributes alongside the capability to respond dynamically to external magnetic fields. This categorization delineates [....] » Read More
Title : An evaluation of the durability performance of Recycled Steel Fibre Reinforced Cement Mortar (RSFRCM)
Ziaaddin Zamanzadeh, Islamic Azad University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Recently, researchers have looked into the potential of using cement-based panels reinforced with recycled steel fibres for strengthening of reinforced concrete beams. The objective of this study is to investigate the durability performance of Recycled Steel Fibre Reinforced Ceme [....] » Read More
Title : Dynamic buckling of smart sandwich beam subjected to electric field based on hyperbolic piezoelasticity theory
Maryam Shokravi, Energy Institute of Higher Education, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
CNTs have superior properties such as high tensile strengths, high aspect ratio, high stiffness and low density and however, can be used as the reinforce phase for the composite materials. In this paper, dynamic buckling of the smart subjected to blast load subjected to electric [....] » Read More
Title : A comparative analysis of structural, optical, excitonic and electronic properties of new long chain alkyl bismuth Iodide perovskite materials.
Sumera Siddique, Lahore university of management sciences, Pakistan
Lead-free metal halide perovskites prove to be outstanding materials for light harvesting due to their excellent optoelectronic properties and lower-temperature processability. The search for lead-free perovskites is expensive, and several metal cations are under investigation; a [....] » Read More
Title : Enhanced flame retardancy and mechanical properties of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced with organically modified sepiolite clay
Muhammad Shahid, National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
High density polyethylene (HDPE) has been known for being lightweight and tunable functional polymer possessing strong intermolecular forces and reasonably good tensile strength, with a potential of transforming into composite materials having superior mechanical properties. For [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring the influence of metal vacancies on the structural, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of High Entropy Carbides (HECs) using computational modeling
Mina Lim, Gordon College, United States
High Entropy Carbides (HECs) have proven to be useful materials, with a variety of unique properties such as increased hardness, modulus, and oxidation resistance. This is significant when compared to their predecessors, binary carbides, which exhibit comparable traits but to a l [....] » Read More
Title : Chitin membranes and 2D material integration: A NMR study approach
Anjana Aravind, Tu Dresden, Germany
The study's primary focus lies in the conversion of raw chitin into functional chitin membranes, explored through Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) techniques. Chitin is a versatile biopolymer sourced from crustaceans and has the potential for e.g., advanced energy storage app [....] » Read More
Title : Study on the fiber-matrix bonding properties of ultrahigh-performance concrete at multiple scales
Dewen Liu, Southwest Forestry University, China
This study provides a systematic evaluation of the pullout behavior of steel fibers embedded in ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) with calcium carbonate whiskers and carbon nanotubes at the micrometer and nanoscale levels. This study investigated mechanical and the bonding pr [....] » Read More
Title : Comparative study of the domain wall pinning in cobalt micropowders and nanowires by the two nuclear magnetic resonance methods
Tsisana Gavasheli, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Two alternative NMR methods under the influence of an additional magnetic video-pulse for the measuring of the pinning (fixation) force of domain walls in one-dimensional nanostructures, such as cobalt nanowires, were proposed and investigated. All necessary detailed information [....] » Read More
Title : Fiber reinforced polymer as an external reinforcement for reinforced concrete beams - An experimental investigation
Abdelhak Aouadi, University of Bouira, Algeria
A research investigation was conducted utilizing an experimental program to analyze the behavior of RC beams by incorporating fiber reinforced polymers. The primary focus of the study revolved around two categories of beams: control beams and beams reinforced by fiber reinf [....] » Read More