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632 articles for “increasing temperature”
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Coupled Magneto–Thermal–Diffusion Transport in an Unsteady Maxwell Polymer Fluid with Activation Energy over a Porous Stretching Surface
Abstract: The present study investigates the combined effects of activation energy and diffusion-thermo (Dufour) processes on unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow, heat, and mass transfer of a Maxwell viscoelastic fluid past a porous exponentially stretching vertical sheet. The electrically conducting and incompressible polymeric fluid flows through a saturated porous medium under a transverse magnetic field. The governing momentum, energy, and concentration equations are transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 581–590 Read article
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MHD-Assisted Flow Regulation of Viscoelastic Polymer Fluids for Industrial Cooling and Composite Fabrication with Isotherml Plates
Abstract: This study investigates the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) regulation of viscoelastic polymer fluid flow over a permeable plate, emphasizing its relevance to industrial cooling and composite fabrication. An incompressible, electrically conducting viscoelastic fluid is analyzed under a transverse magnetic field with Hall and ion-slip effects to capture electromagnetic alterations in polymer transport. The governing non-dimensional equations for momentum, temperature, and concentration are solved analytically using the perturbation method. The results show that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 851–866 Read article
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Thermal Performance Analysis and Optimization of Pin-Fin Heat Sink Using CFD, Taguchi Method, and Machine Learning
Abstract: Efficient thermal management is essential for improving the performance and reliability of modern engineering systems and electronic devices. This study presents the design, simulation, and optimization of a pin-fin heat sink using SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling and ANSYS for thermal and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. Four different pin-fin geometries, namely square, pentagon, octagon, and circular fins, are considered to evaluate their thermal performance under varying operating conditions. Aluminum is …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Building a Resilient Climate Regulatory Ecosystem for Nigeria
Abstract: Terrestrial ecosystems, which store more carbon than the atmosphere, are vital to influencing carbon dioxide-driven climate change. Climate and land-use change are critical and interlinked components of the Carbon budget in human-dominated landscape, using the InVEST model maps of land use and stocks in four Carbon pools (aboveground biomass, belowground biomass, soil, dead organic matter) are used to estimate the amount of Carbon currently stored in the landscape and the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–62 Read article
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Protective Coatings for High-Temperature Applications: Challenges and Innovations
Abstract: High-temperature environments impose significant challenges on materials used in a variety of industrial applications, where components are exposed to extreme heat. These environments can cause a range of issues, including material degradation through processes like corrosion, oxidation, and thermal cycling, which can severely limit the performance, durability, and overall lifespan of components. Over time, these issues may lead to component failure, increased maintenance costs, and even unplanned shutdowns in industrial …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Effect of Temperature on Possible Microorganisms Isolated and Identified in Freshwater and Saltwater Media from Mixed Crude Oil
Abstract: The investigation of the effect of temperature on the characteristics and properties of microorganisms isolated and identified in freshwater and saltwater media mixed with crude oil demonstrates the potential impact of temperature variation under different bioreactor conditions. However, temperature was identified as an inhibitor of microbial growth, resulting in a decrease in the population of individual organisms sampled during the investigation. This trend was observed in both freshwater and saltwater …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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An Overview on Quantum dot technology in Temperature sensor design
Abstract: Quantumdot (QD) thermometry harnesses the sizedependent electronic structure of semiconductor nanocrystals to translate minute temperature variations into robust optical signals. In this work we present a systematic design framework for QDbased temperature sensors that integrates (i) bandgap engineering through precise colloidal synthesis, (ii) surfacestate passivation to suppress nonradiative pathways, and (iii) a planar photonicreadout architecture compatible with lowcost, CMOSfriendly fabrication. By exploiting the linear redshift of the photoluminescence (PL) peak …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Impacts of Climate Change on Land Degradation: A Review of Mitigation
Abstract: Land degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges globally, significantly impacted by the multifaceted and escalating effects of climate change. The degradation of land, including soil erosion, nutrient depletion, deforestation, and desertification, directly threatens food security, biodiversity, and human livelihoods. As climate change leads to increasingly erratic weather patterns, including prolonged droughts, intense rainfall, and extreme temperatures, land degradation has become more pronounced and widespread, exacerbating …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Polymer Nanocomposites and Functional Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Interfaces, and Performance Perspectives
Abstract: The growing need for high-performance energy storage solutions in electric vehicles, renewable energy applications, portable electronics, and other sectors has accelerated research and development efforts in Lithium-Ion Battery–Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (HESS). By combining the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries with the high power density and fast charge/discharge characteristics of supercapacitors, HESS offers a promising approach to meeting diverse energy storage requirements. Nevertheless, several critical challenges remain that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 96–113 Read article
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Enhancing Power Conversion Efficiency in Tandem Solar Cells with Temporal Dynamic Graph Neural Network
Abstract: In modern homes, people want good comfort and also less electricity bill, so managing heating load and cooling load become very important. Heating Load (HL) and Cooling Load (CL) depend on many things like wall material, window size, sunlight, ventilation, and weather. Because of this many factors, calculation and optimization of HL and CL is little difficult and many time normal formulas give wrong or not perfect results. So in …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Fire-Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: Nanoscale Aluminum hydroxide was added in different proportions (10, 15, 20) wt% for Low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete to increase its resistance to fires. ASTM E84 - 16 standard with 750°C temperature was used to test the ability of aluminum hydroxide to enhance the resistance of concert to burning. The practical results proven the efficiency of aluminum hydroxide as a fire retardant to impede the flame and improved geopolymer compressive …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Performance Evaluation Studies of Purolite NRW-5010 and Indion AGR Anion Exchange Resins by Radioactive Tracer Technique
Abstract: AbstractThe characterization of organic base anion exchange resins Purolite NRW-5010 and Indion AGR was made by application of short lived radio tracer isotopes 131I and 82Br. The characterization of the two resins was based on their performance during iodide and bromide ion-isotopic reaction taking place between the resin surface and the external labeled ionic solution. The exchange reactions were carried out by using the ionic solution in the concentration range …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 Read article
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Synergistic effect of AlN and 2D-BN Nanoplatelets on Phase Transition Kinetics and Thermal Transport of Eutectic Phase Change Materials
Abstract: High-power-density electronic appliances are in demand to meet the necessity from modern sustainable society. The heat generated with the continuous functioning need to be dissipated to keep electronics cool to retain efficiency and performance. To suppress heat accumulation, surplus heat needs to be controlled by adapting efficient cooling technologies. As an alternative, nanomaterials-enabled phase change materials (PCM)-based cooling is appropriate to curb temperature shoot. This work focuses on developing eutectic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Processing of Magnesium Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Graphene Nano Platelets through Vacuum Stir Casting and Investigating its Mechanical Behaviour
Abstract: AbstractThe application of metal matrix composites (MMCs) as structural engineering materials has received increasing attention in recent years. Their high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures coupled with low-density makes them suitable for use in applications where conventional engineering materials, such as steel are used. MMCs exhibit significantly higher stiffness and mechanical strength compared to matrix alloys, but often suffer from lower ductility and interior fracture toughness. MMCs have the …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Determination of Compatibility of Polymer Systems and Study of Chemical Properties of their Mixtures
Abstract: We have obtained mechanical strength of materials as a result not by synthesizing new polymers, but by using industrial polymers. We have developed a technology for obtaining new composite materials based on industrial multi-tonnage polymers of high-strength polyethylene (HSPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (DUTEP), butyl rubber (BR), chlorocarboxylate polyethylene (CCPE), ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). To obtain a composition from these polymers, their mixture compatibility was first determined using …
Published in International Journal of Cheminformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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High-strength Indian Kaolin Development by Adding Vanadium Pentoxide (V2O5) by Sol-gel Method
Abstract: The development of high strength in Indian kaolinite has been studied in the presence of vanadium pentoxide. It is observed that the strength of Indian kaolinite is increased with addition of V2O5 by sol-gel techniques and characterized by Vickers hardness, X-ray diffraction and scanning electronmicroscopy studies. The kaolinite was compacted with different proportions of V2O5 additives and sintered at four different high temperatures. It was observed that V2O5 showed a …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Mn Doping–Induced Enhancement of Ethanol Gas Sensitivity in CuO/Cu₂O/Cu Composites
Abstract: A composite of CuO/Cu2O/Cu was synthesized by heating cupric acetate up to 600 °C for 2 hours in air. The properties of pure CuO films and CuO/Cu2O/Cu films were compared. Films were fabricated by the doctor blade method. Polyethylene glycol was used as a binder to prepare films. Mn was doped to composite to enhance the gas sensing properties. Compositions of Mn doped samples were confirmed using XRFS. According to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Solar Tracking System and Battery Management
Abstract: This project focuses on optimizing renewable energy systems by combining a dual-axis solar tracking mechanism with a smart Battery Management System (BMS) to improve solar energy harvesting and storage. The system uses an Arduino Uno microcontroller and Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) to track the sun's position, enabling the solar panel to adjust its orientation in real-time for optimal sunlight exposure throughout the day. At the same time, the integrated IoT-based …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Assessment of Hot Environment in Foundry Industry using Modified Heat Stress Index
Abstract: Indian foundry industry being one of the highest contributors where workers are exposed to varied health hazards attributed to fumes, dusts, gases, heat, noise, vibration and radiation. In step with the connection between atmosphere temperature and human thermal balance, living environments higher than 35°C or operating environments higher than 32°C were considered as hot environments. In hot-dry work place, workers exposed to extreme heat can experience occupation illness and injuries …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Strength and Durability Characteristics of Fiber Modified Asphaltic Bitumen
Abstract: Flexible pavements with bituminous surfacing are widely used in India. Exponential increase in traffic, overloading of commercial vehicles and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperatures have shown some limitations of conventional bitumen performance. Earlydevelopments of distress symptoms like cracking, rutting, raveling, undulations, shoving and potholing of bituminous surfacing have been reported for flexible pavements. Toenhance the properties of road, bitumen is modified by the addition of some waste materials. …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article