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IoT Based, Smart Irrigation Agricultural System using Arduino
Abstract: AbstractThis research paper describes about monitoring the farm by using Ardunio ATMEGA 328, using Internet of Things (IoT). Wild animals are special challenge for the farmers. Example, wild dogs, monkeys, etc…cause vandalize to crops. So, it is very important to monitor the nearby presence of animals. PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor is used for the detection of animal and theft from the outside of farms. The proposed monitoring scheme is to …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Characterization and Optimization of Neem Leaves and Moringa Seed Husk-based Composite Activated Carbon for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye
Abstract: The research in question was meticulously conducted within the premises of the Nigerian Liquefied Gas (NLG) Engineering laboratory, situated at the esteemed University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. This study focuses on the development and characterization of a composite material derived from neem leaves (NL) and Moringa seed husk (MSH) to adsorb methylene blue (MB) dye effluent. The synthesis process involved pyrolyzing MSH and NL at 400°C to produce MSH and NL …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of IoT Based Robot for Assistance in Rescue Operations in Flood
Abstract: Floods are one of the most common natural disasters that can sometime become extremely difficult to control. Rising sea levels, climate change and dependency on river basins or coastlines will increase frequency and probability of flooding in many regions of economic activity worldwide in coming decades. Existing rescue operations risks life’s of rescuers and doesn’t provide quick response. In the face of increasing frequency and intensity of flood-related disasters, the …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Smart Dustbin for Waste Segregation
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents how to create smart dustbin for waste segregation using electronics devices and Wi-Fi module for smart bin monitoring purpose. As the increase in human population is directly proportion to the need of resources that causes increases in garbage. Many cities around the world are endangered due to poor garbage management. This project aims to find a solution by using a smart dustbin which is the Internet of …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Universal Microcontroller Trainer Board Design for Speed Controlling of BLDC Motor and Text Controlling of Dot-Matrix Display
Abstract: Reduce Instruction Set Computing (RISC) related micro-controlling is taking over modern life little by little. Practicing these phenomena becoming necessary in engineering sectors. In this research, a segmented laboratory-kit has been developed to involve students in controlling Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motor and Light Emitting Diode (LED) Dot Matrix Display. This lab kit introduces several features for those two modules. The Rotation Per Minute (RPM) measurement using Infrared (IR) sensor, …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–21 Read article
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Some Studies on Content of Ultraviolet Rays in Conventional Light Sources vs LED
Abstract: The abstract Light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that primarily emits visible, ultraviolet (UV), and infrared (IR) waves. Which is known as optical radiations. The Ultra Violet radiations in this spectrum, which are generically classed as UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. It's true that UV[1]-shorter C's wavelength has more harmful effects than UV-A while UV-impact B's is more moderate. Whether artificial or natural, light is used to create visual perception. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Experimental Evaluation and Optimization of Dry Drilling Parameters of Stainless Steel Using Different Drill Bit
Abstract: Drilling is one of the widely used in machining processes for various purposes. Stainless steel is frequently used in automotive, aircraft and aerospace and dies or mold industries, home appliances, medical and electrical equipment, but machining of stainless steel is difficult due to high tensile strength, high ductility, low heat conductivity and high fracture toughness. The cutting temperature at drill tool-chip interface affects drill hole quality, lowers the tool life, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Physical and Optical Properties of Gum Arabic Sugar doped
Abstract: In this paper a different amount of sugar (0.1, 0.2, 0.3grams) were added to four types of Gum Arabic, namely (hashab, talha, cacamot and neem), then carefully, thoughtfully and thoroughly their physical properties were studied using Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) devices; referring to the experimental implications, it had been observed and monitored that, the value of energy gap was increasing accordingly, to doping affectedness, and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Bamboo-Supported Nano Zerovalent Iron (NZVI-AB) for Cr(VI) Sequestration
Abstract: Remediation of chromium contaminated sites present both technological and economic challenges, as conventional methods are often too expensive and difficult to operate. In this study, bamboo supported Zero-valent iron (Fe0) nanoparticles were synthesized, characterized, and were tested for removal of Cr(VI). Fe0 nanoparticles were synthesized by the reduction of ferric chloride with avocado polyphenols and characterized by FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) spectroscopy and XRD (X-ray diffraction). Batch experiments were performed …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Determination of Heavy Metals in Soil Samples in the Vicinity of Liquid Natural Gas Project, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen
Abstract: The present work aimed to determine the contaminants in soils resulting from or deposited due to emissions that come from natural gas in the area of Balhaf which is an LNG project in Republic of Yemen. Total of 8 surface soil samples were collected at depth of approximately (0–10 cm) from two sites which has different distances from the natural gas liquefaction project, took 4 samples from first site. The …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 67–76 Read article
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Radiation Effects in Acrylonitrile (AN) Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer by Spectroscopic and Thermal Methods
Abstract: Gamma irradiation effects in acrylonitrile (AN) ethyl methacrylate (EMA) (AE) copolymer have been investigated by electron spin resonance (ESR), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) techniques. Temperature and radiation dose dependent effects have been investigated by recording ESR spectra under different conditions. Computer simulation techniques are used to analyze ESR spectra to identify of free radical produced on irradiation of copolymer. As such, ESR spectrum of irradiated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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A Study on the Effect of Ionic Conductivity on Addition of Salt for Polymer Nanocomposite Gel Electrolyte for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: AbstractDye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) have attracted greater attention in the recent years because of their relatively high energy conversion efficiency and low cost. In the DSSCs, the electrolytes play a vital role in the determination of the efficiency and long term stability. In this investigation, we report on the synthesis, characterization and conductivity study of polymer nanocomposite gel electrolyte. Cadmium oxide nanoparticles were added into polymer blend of poly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Modification of Acrylonitrile-Methylacrylate Copolymer by Gamma Irradiation
Abstract: AbstractRadiative degradation of acrylonitrile-methylacrylate (AM) copolymer has been investigated by electron spin resonance (ESR) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The ESR spectrum observed for AM copolymer irradiated to a dose of 12 Mrad is a triplet with an intensity ratio of 1:3:1. The ESR spectrum is simulated by total-curve-fitting method and component spectra are generated. Magnetic parameters of component spectra are evaluated. Component triplet spectrum with magnetic parameters ni=3, mi=1 is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Emulsion Paint Binder from a Copolymer Composite of Dimethylol Urea/Polystyrene
Abstract: AbstractIn our desire to reduce formaldehyde emission from urea formaldehyde resin (UF), dimethylol urea (DMU) was synthesized. Liquid polystyrene (PS) obtained from waste PS material was copolymerized by blending with the DMU at varying concentrations (10–70%). Infrared spectra infers a reactive blending between DMU and PS, while some physical property tests carried out reveals reduction in moisture uptake, rigidity and further reduction in formaldehyde emission among the favorable changes in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Application of Poly (o-anisidine) Nanocomposite and PET Recycled Polyester Amide in Anticorrosive Coatings
Abstract: AbstractPolyethylene terephthtalate (PET) was depolymerized through aminolysis technique using ethanolamine into Bis (2-hydroxyethylene) terepthalamide (BHETA). BHETA is having hydroxyl functionality present in it so it is used as monomer and treated with sebacic acid using sulphuric acid as a catalyst. The synthesized resin having ester linkage present in it along with that in BHETA, amide linkage is also present hence it can be called as polyesteramide resin. This synthesized carboxyl …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Studies in Effect of Methyl Methacrylate to Butylacrylate Ratio on the Properties of TiO2/poly(methyl methacrylate-co-butylacrylate) Core–Shell Composite Nanoparticles Prepared by Microemulsion Polymerization
Abstract: AbstractTitanium dioxide, as a core, was coupled with the poly(methyl methacrylate-co-butyl acrylate) using amino propyltriethoxy silane as a coupling agent. A two-stage semi-continuous microemulsion polymerization method was used for the synthesis of these core–shell nanoparticles. Ratio of methyl methacrylate to butyl acrylate was varied in the shell of the nanoparticles and the prepared core–shell composite nanoparticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometer, differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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An Assessment of Interfacial Chemistry and Character of Fiber/Polymer Microcomposites
Abstract: AbstractThe interfacial chemistry and character of hygrothermally treated E-glass/epoxy microcomposite have been investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscope (FTIR-imaging), temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimeter (TMDSC) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. The physico-chemical interactions occurring between absorbed water molecules and the network of a tetrafunctional epoxy resin were studied by FTIR-imaging. This is used to study the mechanistic details of epoxy curing on the molecular level. Absorbance peaks of OH stretching …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Surface modification of polymeric membranes using plasma treatment: A comprehensive review
Abstract: In the contemporary science era, polymer membranes have a wide range of services. Polymeric membranes have very good bulk properties having potential applications in various processing industries.These membranes can be even modified using various techniques. The surface modifications of membranes to incorporate various hydrophilic functional groups without changing the bulk properties has gained popularity. The surface becomes hydrophilic because new polar functional groups are formed. For instance, after oxygen and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 91–100 Read article
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Enhancement of Dielectric Properties of PVDF Composites with MWCNT and GCNF Fillers
Abstract: The paper discusses the role of multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and graphitized carbon nanofibre (GCNF) in Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composites prepared by melt mixing method. Analytical studies were carried out using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for understanding the role of fillers. Formation of β phase crystalline structure with a relative increase in β phase content is observed and is maximum at 5 wt.% of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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Characteristics of Novel Geopolymer Composites Synthesized from Red Mud and Diatomaceous Earth in Autoclave Conditions without Using Alkaline Activators
Abstract: The geopolymer-based materials have been studied and developed since the last decades of the 20th century and applied in many fields of life. The production of geopolymer also has many different levels of technology from low to high technology which depends on quality and the applied fields of products. The geopolymer composites are also considered as friendly environmentally products related to low energy consumption production technology; reuse industrial wastes as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 81–91 Read article