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406 articles for “alternative energy”
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Combine study of conventional bricks fly ash bricks and different percentage of bagasse ash bricks
Abstract: The rapid urbanization is creating a shortfall of conventional building construction materials due to limited availability of natural resources. On the other hand, energy consumed for the production of conventional building construction materials pollutes air, water and land. In order to meet the ever increasing demand for the energy efficient building construction materials there is a need to adopt cost effective, environmentally appropriate technologies and upgrade traditional techniques with available …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Design and Analysis of a Solar-Wind Hybrid System
Abstract: Renewable energy sources like wind and solar energies can be combined to increase the totalpower generation and thereby increase the efficiency of the system. The combination alsoprovides a means to overcome the intermittent nature of the solar and wind renewable energysources, since one source can be used for power generation when the other is not available.AC-DC converters are used to convert the alternating voltage of the wind generator to aconstant …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Electric Vehicles - Paving the Road to Widespread Adoption: A Review of Technical and Non-technical Challenges
Abstract: Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained significant interest in recent years as a sustainable transportation method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the adoption of EVs faces several technological and economic challenges that need to be addressed. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in EV technologies including batteries, power electronics, motors, and charging systems. The key challenges inhibiting widespread EV adoption are discussed including …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Electromagnetic Propulsion Train for Future Transportation
Abstract: The Electromagnetic Propulsion Train project focuses on the development and analysis of a prototype system that achieves linear motion through the application of controlled electromagnetic forces. Unlike conventional railway systems that rely primarily on mechanical drive mechanisms such as wheels, axles, and traction motors, this project explores an alternative propulsion approach based on electromagnetic interaction. In this system, a sequence of electromagnets is strategically positioned along the track to generate …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Radioactive Waste Management
Abstract: Abstract Nuclear power is that the solely large-scale energy-producing technology that takes full responsibility for all its wastes and absolutely prices this into the merchandise. The quantity of radioactive wastes is incredibly little relative to wastes made by fuel electricity generation. Used fuel is also treated as a resource or just as a waste. Nuclear wastes square measure neither notably venturesome nor exhausting to manage relative to alternative harmful industrial …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Wireless Electrical Power Transmission
Abstract: Abstract: Wireless power transmission (WPT) has been attracting a wide range of subjects in various fields and also become a highly active research area because of their potential in providing high technology to our daily lives. The wireless power transmission will be mandatory to use in the near future because this technology enables the transmission of electrical energy from a power source to an electrical load across an air gap …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Fabrication and Characterization of PLA-CSP Composites via FDM for Biodegradable Food Packaging
Abstract: In light of the growing need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastic packaging, this study presents the design of a food-grade, biocompatible packaging material composed of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and packed with coconut shell powder (CSP). One of the most well-known thermoplastic polymers, PLA is produced from renewable resources like sugarcane or maize starch. Its nontoxicity, biodegradability, and adherence to food safety standards and regulations provide energy. Unfortunately, PLA's …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1016–1025 Read article
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Polymer and Polymer-Metallic Reflective Materials for Solar Thermal Applications: A review
Abstract: Reflective materials play a critical role in determining the optical and thermal performance of solar thermal systems by controlling the concentration and utilization of incident solar radiation. This review examines the application and performance of polymer-based and polymer-metallic reflective materials for solar thermal applications, with particular emphasis on their suitability for solar cookers and concentrating solar technologies. Four commonly used reflector materials—aluminum foil, anodized aluminum, Mylar (metallized polyester film), and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Development and Performance Evaluation of GO–ZnO/PU Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings for Improved Optical Transmission, Cooling, and Self-Cleaning in PV Systems
Abstract: The performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with time is affected by thermal heating, dust buildup, and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light; as a result, the power loss increases rapidly during the use condition. In this study, a polyurethane (PU) nanocomposite, fabricated with graphene oxide and zinc oxide (GO–ZnO), is invented and examined. Improvements in heat management, light transmission, and dirt resistance are planned for PV glass surfaces. The nanocomposite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 243–249 Read article
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A Systematic Review of the Herbal Medicinal Plants With Anti-Obesity Potential
Abstract: Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial metabolic condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation. It is mainly driven by the intricate influence of genetic, environmental, hormonal, metabolic and lifestyle determinants. The burden of obesity has risen considerably over the past few years, making it one of the major health concerns in both developed and developing countries alike. The rapid increase globally in obesity prevalence is linked with numerous health complications such as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Investigating the Influence of Shock Waves on the Dielectric Characteristics of ZMTC Crystals
Abstract: Zinc mercury thiocyanate (ZMTC) is an organometallicnonlinearly optical (NLO) single crystal that has been grown in an aqueous solution using the SR technique. Novel, non-destructive method is suggested and shown to enhance the electrical properties of crystals through the use of shock waves. A tabletop shock tube, operating at a Mach number of 1.7, generates shock waves that are subsequently loaded into a zinc mercury thiocyanate (ZMTC) crystal. This process, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 84–98 Read article
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USB Charger Using Pedal Power
Abstract: Profound cyclists will no doubt have every now and then thought that is would be agreeable to have some special type of on-board power supply to charge a mobile device such as a phone or a satnav even though on the road. The project describes how this can be achieved quite simply using power from the bicycle’s dynamo and a switching regulator. The alternating voltage delivered by the bicycle’s dynamo …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Functional Biomolecules in Animal Nutrition: Biochemical Mechanisms and Their Impacts on Growth Performance and Health Outcomes
Abstract: Functional biomolecules have emerged as critical modulators of animal nutrition, extending beyond conventional nutrient supply to regulate biochemical and physiological processes that determine growth performance and health outcomes. This review synthesizes current knowledge on diverse classes of bioactive compounds, including amino acids, peptides, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and microbial-derived metabolites, and their roles in livestock systems. Emphasis is placed on underlying biochemical mechanisms such as enzyme activation, nutrient signaling …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Adsorption, Process Technology with Catalysis
Abstract: Surface of solids assumes a significant part in numerous physical and synthetic peculiarities. There are two principle purposes behind this exceptional job. First and foremost, the outer layer of a substance interfaces first with its environmental factors. Furthermore, the surface particles are in an alternate state as looked at to the atoms in the inside of the strong. The surface atoms interface all the more promptly with different substances which …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Nano-carbon Doped Alumina for Industrial Applications
Abstract: The use of nano-carbon metal matrix composites can provide a solution to the enduring issue of optimal material selection and optimization for getting metal-insulator transition (MIT) behavior at a particular frequency at ambient temperature. Other substances, like two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD), vanadium oxide (VO2), and germanium telluride (Ge-Te), have difficult challenges in achieving effectively the MIT property at a given frequency and temperature. It is also difficult to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Characterization studies on surface activation of phosphor bronze wire mesh via different chemical means for water distillation applications
Abstract: Surface activation of phosphor bronze structured packing modules is an important step in the manufacturing of high efficiency water distillation columns as it ensures excellent mass transfer behaviour and overall process intensification. These packed columns are used in the nuclear industry for heavy water production and purification. Activation is generally achieved through a treatment involving aqueous NaOH solution with bubbling of oxygen gas through it. This leads to the development …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Revolutionary Impacts on Agroindustry: Review
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a new approach of science which provides alternative tool in many fields including agriculture. This comprehensive review focuses on the biosynthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), highlighting their vast potential in agroindustry applications. Unlike traditional physical and chemical methods, which are often costly, time-consuming, and involve hazardous materials, this review explores the promising biological synthesis routes, offering a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for producing …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–50 Read article
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Silage Beyond Green Fodder: Nutritional, Health, Economic and Environmental Implications for Sustainable Livestock Production
Abstract: Silage is a pivotal component in modern livestock feeding systems, offering far more than just an alternative to green fodder. This study explores the multifaceted roles of silage in enhancing livestock nutrition, health, and overall farm sustainability. The preservation of crops through fermentation allows for year-round availability of high-quality feed, ensuring consistent nutritional intake, particularly during periods of forage scarcity. Beyond its basic function as a feedstuff, silage improves the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 01–23 Read article
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Constructed Wetlands: An Emerging Paradise for Sustainable Treatment of Wastewater
Abstract: AbstractSufficient supply of water both in terms of quantity and quality has always been a provoking effort mostly across all the developing cities of the world. Situation is nowhere different in India too where past decades have seen a rapid growth in not only industries but urbanization as well and availability of water round the country shows a wide disparity of range from about 80 litres per capita per day …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Partitioning Dynamics of Nutrients in Transition Dairy Cows: Metabolic, Hormonal, and Cellular Mechanisms Affecting Lactation and Fertility
Abstract: This review critically examines nutrient partitioning dynamics in dairy cows during the transition phase, a period that profoundly affects lactation and reproductive performance. During this phase, cows experience extensive physiological changes that alter nutrient requirements and utilization, making effective management essential for health and productivity. The review synthesizes current research on mechanisms of nutrient partitioning, with particular attention to energy, protein, and mineral balance, which are crucial for optimizing milk …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 10–20 Read article