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Experimental Investigation on Double Basin Solar Still System
Abstract: This project was chosen in order to satisfy the need of people in a more reasonable and feasible way to convert the polluted water into water fit for drinking.Double basin is used in order to increase the rate at which we can get the output of waterproduced after distillation and it can be fit not only for agriculture but even for drinkingpurpose. There is no use of any electrical appliances …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Effects of Glass Fibres on the Shear Strength of Sandy Soil
Abstract: This paper presents the effects of glass fibres on the shear strength parameters of sand. To study the effect, sand was mixed with three different glass fibre contents (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) of length of 10 mm. Series of direct shear test was carried out to study the behaviour of unreinforced and reinforced sand. After studying the results, it clearly showed that the shear strength and angle of internal friction …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Dietary Practices and Nutritional Awareness among Pregnant Women Living in Semi-urban City of Erode District, Tamilnadu, India
Abstract: Background: Nutritional intake in pregnancy is vital to supply essential nutrients for fetal growth and development. Objectives: (1) To assess existing dietary practices in pregnant women; (2) To measure the level of nutritional awareness in pregnant women; (3) To associate the level of nutritional awareness with their selected demographic characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on pregnant mothers who visited the antenatal clinic of a private hospital in the …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 12, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Advanced nanosized polymer composites with oxides of TiO2 and ZnO (review)
Abstract: Тhis study discusses recent advances in photocatalytic applications of multifunctional oxide nanocomposites with polymers for the treatment of different pollutants from the water. The analysis of literature in the chapters makes it possible to single out the polymers and nanocomposites that are most promising from the point of developing new technologies. It is shown that composite materials containing TiO2 and ZnO after additional studies can be recommended for self-cleaning protective …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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A Review on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Natural/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: In the most recent decade, natural plant fibers like (jute, sisal, banana, hemp, kenaf, and so on) are getting consideration from numerous analysts and academicians to use it as a substitute support of engineered fiber strengthened polymer composites. Composite assume huge job as designing material and their utilization has been expanding step by step because of their particular properties, for example, high solidarity to weight proportions, high modulus to weight …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Effect of Spray Pyrolysis on the Properties of Chemically Sprayed CuO:Al Thin Films
Abstract: AbstractCuO:Al thin films were grown from 50 ml of spray solution on glass substrates by chemical spray at Ts=400°C using solution spray doping percentages of 0, 4, 5 and 6%. Copper acetate and aluminium chloride were used as Cu and Al sources, respectively. Independent of solution spray rate, the crystallites in CuO:Al films grow preferentially in the (201) plane, parallel to the substrates. The spray pyrolysis solution are using different …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Capillary Flow Phenomena in polyimide based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: The polyimide based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated using the maskless lithography. Water is the only working liquid in this work. The effects of micropillar side length, microfluidic friction and surface area to volume ratio on the surface-driven capillary flow of water are studied experimentally. The surface-driven capillary flow of water is slower due to higher microfluidic friction. This work will be useful to control the water inside the microfluidic …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Graph Neural Networks for Molecular Scale Property Prediction and Inverse Design of Thermoset Polymer Nanocomposites: A Computational Framework
Abstract: Thermoset polymer nanocomposites exhibit properties that are highly sensitive to molecular scale formulation decisions, yet the vast design space remains largely unexplored because of the high cost of experimental characterisation and fully atomistic simulation. This paper presents TNC GNN, a dual mode graph neural network framework developed for the computational design of thermoset nanocomposite formulations. The forward module employs an attention augmented Message Passing Neural Network with 3D geometric encoding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Artificial Neural Network Based Prediction of Impact Loads and Thickness in CFRP and GFRP Composite Laminates
Abstract: Recent technological advancements, particularly the integration of neural networks, have facilitated a predictive approach to complex engineering problems, especially those involving composite materials with directional properties. The scarcity of literature on predicting impact damage using experimental and ultrasonic flaw detection data motivated this study. Experimental assessment of impact damage on carbon fiber/epoxy (CFRP) and glass fiber/epoxy (GFRP) composites was conducted using low-velocity drop weight impact testing. Damage assessment employed an …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Short Review on Maskless Lithography in Microfluidics
Abstract: Maskless lithography is a part of the overall microfabrication technique to fabricate the polymer based microfluidic devices. Polymer based microfluidic devices are fabricated using the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and SU-8 as two commonly used polymers. PMMA microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography, and indirect bonding technique. Therefore, maskless lithography is proved …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–34 Read article
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Amorphous composite coating’s ability to resist corrosion
Abstract: To increase the mechanical qualities of the coatings, amorphous composite coating was applied to the carbon steel substrate using arc spraying and remelted using a plasma remelting technology. Micro structural microscope, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and microhardness tester were used to examine the composition, microstructure, and characteristics of the composite coating. After the plasma remelting, the microstructure of the composite coatings for amorphous materials was more …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Preliminary Investigation on Steel Slag: Production, Processing and Cementitious Properties
Abstract: Steel slag is glass-like by-product left over from the conversion of iron to steel in a basic oxygen furnace, or from the melting of scrap to make steel in an electric arc furnace. This paper reviews the production, processing, and cementitious properties of steel slag, and its use as a cementing component in different cementing systems. The chemical composition of raw ore and cooling of molten steel slag have a …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Evaluation of Heat Stress Exposure to Occupational Workers at Workplace
Abstract: Heat stress is considered as an occupational health hazard encountered in indoor as well as outdoor environments. In industries, many operations are carried out which involve either heat generating sources like boiler, furnace, dryers etc. or hot operations like welding, melting, glass blowing and pouring. Moreover, the extremes of temperature in summer also add to the level of exposure to heat stress. Exposure of occupational workers to heat stress can …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 4, 2022 Read article
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Evaluation of Heat Stress Exposure to Occupational Workers at Workplace
Abstract: Heat stress is considered as an occupational health hazard encountered in indoor as well as outdoor environments. In industries, many operations are carried out which involve either heat generating sources like boiler, furnace, dryers etc. or hot operations like welding, melting, glass blowing and pouring. Moreover, the extremes of temperature in summer also add to the level of exposure to heat stress. Exposure of occupational workers to heat stress can …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Wall to Bed Mass Transfer in the Presence of Double Cone Promoter in a Three Phase Fluidized Bed with Conical Entry of Electrolyte
Abstract: AbstractInvestigations have been carried out experimentally to study the effect on wall-to-bed mass transfer coefficient in presence of double cone promoter in a three-phase fluidized bed with a conical entry of electrolyte. The system chosen was an electrolyte as liquid phase, glass spheres of different diameters as solid phase and inert nitrogen as gas phase. The electrolyte was an equimolar solution of potassium ferricyanide and potassium ferrocyanide each of 0.01 …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Effect of Annealling on Optical Band Gap of Fe2O3 Thin Films on Amorphos Transparent Glass Substrate by Spray Pyrolysis Method
Abstract: The Fe 2 O 3 thin film has widely used photo-electrochemical cells. In this paper, the optical properties like band gap of thin films is depend on annealed temperature at 100 o C and 200 o C was discussed. The optical property of Fe 2 O 3 are studied by UV- Vis spectroscopy .The optical band gap decreased after increasing annealing temperature. The refractive index of Fe 2 O 3 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Recording on Passive Capillary Flow of Dyed Working Liquids in the Polymer based Microfluidic Devices Fabricated inside the Cleanroom Laboratory
Abstract: In this experimental work, author has fabricated total 13 individual microfluidic devices using the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, direct bonding technique, diamond like carbon (DLC) coating, and laboratory-made clamping inside the cleanroom laboratory using author’s own hands-on completely. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the chosen polymer to fabricate the 10 individual microfluidic devices due to its plasticity and optical transparency. Dyed water, dyed ethylene glycol and dyed ethanol are the prepared …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 35–44 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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An Overview of Blends Based on Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract: In recent years, research has concentrated on biodegradable substances to replace petroleum- based polymers for use in food packaging. Biopolymers are seen to be the most promising material for this purpose due to their biodegradable nature and long shelf life characteristics like resistance to chemical or enzymatic processes. Starch is a biopolymer that is cheap, sustainable, and eco-friendly and could be a feasible method for making biocomposites. The production and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Development of Electrochemical Discharge Machine for Machining Non-conductive Materials
Abstract: Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is the hybrid machining process combination of electrodischarge machining and electrochemical machining process. ECDM is different machining process for micro-drilling and micro-grooving of variety of glasses, ceramics and composites. Electrochemical discharge machining also called as spark assisted chemical engraving (SACE). ECDM process is an effective and micro-machining process for non-conductive materials. It is used in micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) applications. ECDM parameters are material removing rate (MRR), …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article