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39 articles for “titanium oxide”
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Effect of Nano-Additives on the Emissions, Performance, and Combustion Characteristics of Syzygium cumini (Jamun) Biodiesel Powered DI Engine
Abstract: Renewable and cleaner diesel engine fuel has received a lot of attention recently as a result of the depletion of fossil resources. To address this issue, biodiesel can be a potential substitute for diesel fuel. The finest B20 Jamun blends were combined with three different types of nanoadditives to create Syzygium cumini (Jamun) biodiesel, which was tested in a naturally aspirated diesel engine. Global researchers are starting to develop new …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 77–82 Read article
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Fabrication and Analysis of Al 7075 Based Metal Matrix Composites - A Review
Abstract: Aluminium 7075 alloys are extensively used in aerospace, marine, aviation, and automotive industries due to their superior mechanical properties, high strength-to-weight ratio, and low density. However, to further enhance their performance, aluminium-7075 metal matrix composites (AMMCs) are developed by incorporating various reinforcements. This paper focuses on the influence of reinforcements on the mechanical, tribological, and corrosion behavior of AMMCs. The study examines fabrication techniques, particularly the stir casting method, which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Applications of Nanomaterials in Membrane Separation for Effluent Treatment in the Textile Industry
Abstract: The textile industry makes a significant contribution to economic growth. As the global population continues to increase exponentially, production rates are also on the rise to meet this growing demand. Unfortunately, this surge in production often leads to noncompliance with environmental regulations. While the textile industry supports economic development, it also contributes to serious pollution. Various dyes, such as azo dyes, Congo Red (CR), Crystal Violet, methylene blue, and methyl …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Nano Metal Oxide Loading Rates on Polymer-Nano Metal Oxide Nanocomposites
Abstract: Many industries, such as those in the fields of medicine, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, aerospace, building materials, and catalysis, utilise nanoparticles and nanocomposites in a variety of applications. A unique class of materials, polymeric nanocomposites outperform their microparticle counterparts by fusing organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles. Consequently, they ought to advance the field of engineering applications. The presence of inorganic nanoparticles can significantly alter the properties …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Removal of Thiophene from Model Fuel Using Titanium Catalyst
Abstract: Organosulfur compounds like thiophene (Th) and its alkyl derivatives are the major unwanted species present in crude oil fractions as they lead to the formation of sulfur oxides after combustion of the fuel and these oxides of sulfur cause severe environmental damage. Oxidative desulfurization (ODS) process is considered as one of the best alternative deep desulfurization technologies compared to hydrodesulfurization. In the ODS process, the sulfur compounds are oxidized to …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Evaluation of Modified Nanoparticles' Effects on Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Numerous sectors use nanoparticles and nanocomposites in a range of applications, including medicine, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, aerospace, building materials, and catalysis. Polymeric nanocomposites, which combine organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles, are a novel family of materials that perform better than their microparticle counterparts. They should therefore enhance the field of engineering applications. A polymer matrix's characteristics can be drastically changed by the addition of inorganic …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites with Enhanced Dielectric and Optical Properties for Wireless Communication Systems
Abstract: The incorporation of nanofillers into polymer matrices offers a promising approach to enhancing the multifunctional properties of composite materials. This study examines the effect of nanofiller concentration on the dielectric performance, mechanical strength, thermal stability, optical absorbance, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based nanocomposites. Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers were incorporated at varying concentrations to assess their influence on material properties. EMI shielding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 518–549 Read article
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Development of Bio-Based Smart Textiles with Temperature Adaptive and Self-Cleaning Properties
Abstract: This research explores the development of bio-based smart textiles that integrate both temperature-adaptive and self-cleaning properties, responding to the growing need for sustainable and functional innovations in the textile industry. Unlike conventional fabrics, smart textiles provide multifunctional responses to environmental stimuli such as heat, light, and moisture. The focus of this work is on combining renewable natural fibers, biodegradable polymers, and environmentally friendly additives to design textiles that are not …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Use of Molybdenum Doped Titanium Dioxide as Nanophotocatalyst in the Degradation of Methylene Blue under Visible Light
Abstract: The Earth is facing environmental pollution in its different facets, out of which water pollution is a major problem. Photocatalysis, which is an important part of advanced oxidation processes, is such a technology, which will be beneficial for waste water treatment due to its green chemical nature. In the present work, the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) was carried in the presence of molybdenum doped titania nanophotocatalyst and progress …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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An Overview on Synthesis of Magnesium alloy based Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Magnesium alloy based composites are viewed as potential candidates for various applications in automobile, aerospace and defense sectors. Magnesium alloys majorly consisting of magnesium with fractional quantities of aluminum, zinc and manganese, are popularly used in light weight applications. This alloy can be reinforced with many of the ceramic oxides such as silicon nitride (Si3N4), Titanium carbide (TiC) etc in various forms to improve its mechanical and tribological properties. Currently …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Nanomaterials and Their Effects on the Environment: Analyzing Widespread Use
Abstract: Due to the need and uses of nanoparticles in a wide variety of fields of human activity, including industry, agriculture, commerce, medical, and public health, there has been a significant uptick in interest in nanotechnology among the general populace. Because of the inevitability of environmental exposure to nanomaterials as a consequence of their increasing incorporation into our everyday lives, more and more focus is being placed on the study of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 97–103 Read article
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Characterization Techniques for Thin Film Coatings Based on SiO₂, TiO₂, and ZrO₂
Abstract: Thin film coatings made from silicon dioxide (SiO₂), titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) have attracted great interest owing to their excellent optical, electrical, mechanical and chemical properties. These oxide thin films are widely used in microelectronics, solar cells, sensors, biomedical devices, photocatalysis, anti-reflective coatings and protective layers. The structural, morphological, compositional, optical and mechanical properties of these coatings are closely related to their performance and reliability. Therefore, thorough …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Semiconducting Materials for Emerging Electronics and Technological Applications
Abstract: Semiconducting materials are important for emerging electronic and photovoltaic technologies because their structural, optical and electrical properties can be tailored for specific device applications. In this study, a TiO₂-based composite photoanode is considered as a polymer-assisted semiconducting thin-film system in which inorganic TiO₂ nanoparticles are processed with organic film-forming components to produce a porous layer for dye-sensitised solar cell application. Nanocrystalline TiO₂ nanoparticles were synthesised from titanium isopropoxide using a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Cytotoxicity of Titanium Dioxide Nanopaprticleson A Bacterial Population Isolated from Lakewater Sediments
Abstract: Studies suggest that approximately 4.6 million ton of pigmentary titanium dioxide (TiO2) is consumed annually worldwide. Owing to the increased industrial and consumer applications, there is growing concern regarding the possible risk associated with their environmental exposure. TiO2 dust, when inhaled, has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen, meaning it is possibly carcinogenic to humans. TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) can …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Low density polyurethane based antistatic coating for PU flexible foam for launch vehicles
Abstract: Polyurethane (PU) is a multi functional polymer prepared by using more than two types of monomers. The unique properties of PU come from monomers, thus broadening the applicability of PU in many different sectors. Furthermore, the antistatic property of PU coatings can be improved by the addition of conductive fillers into matrix thus broadening its application in the manufacture of electronic products, aerospace systems and daily necessities and so on. …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Advanced Water Purification Techniques for Sustainable Clean Water Management: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The growing global demand for safe drinking water, coupled with increasing pollution from industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural activities, has intensified the need for efficient and sustainable water purification technologies. Conventional water treatment processes often fail to remove emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and heavy metals. Advanced water purification technologies—including membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), nanotechnology-based adsorbents, photocatalysis, electrochemical treatment, and bio-inspired purification systems—have emerged as promising …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterisation of Ceria Doped Titania Catalyst for the Degradation of Methylene Blue
Abstract: Photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) dye using synthesized ceria doped titania catalyst was performed and results were interpreted. The photocatalyst was prepared by incipient wet impregnation method, using cerium nitrate and titanium dioxide as the starting materials. The synthesized catalyst was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Vibrating sample magnetometer analysis (VSM), UV-Vis Diffuse reflectance measurements (DRS-UV) and UV analysis. The XRD pattern indicated that the sample has a …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Electrooxidation of Methylene Blue over nanoparticle coated DSA synthesized by sol-gel method
Abstract: The current study uses the sol-gel approach to synthesize a new Dimensionally Stable Anode (DSA) covered with nanoparticles. The objective is to enhance the electrocatalytic activity and overall performance of the anodes in treating synthetic industrial wastewater containing reactive dyes. CuO and TiO2 nanoparticles are coated using a thermal decomposition technique on a titanium electrode. The DSA surface gains more surface area and better catalytic capabilities when nanoparticles are coated …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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A Review on Aerospace Materials and Metallurgy
Abstract: Aerospace metalworking is comparable to the foundation of both space travel and transportation. It involves the scientific design and application of metals and alloys to offer components with the strength required for flight and the ability to survive harsh environments. Although other alloys feature cobalt or iron as the main ingredient, nickel makes up most of alloys used in aeronautical applications. When exceptionally high strength is required in moderate-temperature settings, …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 21–26 Read article