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Bioplastics: Their Advantages and Concerns
Abstract: It is now well-known that plastic is everywhere you go. Plastic is characterized with threats to humanity and ecosystem. It contributes significant amount of greenhouse gases which trigger climate change, it accumulates and harm the animals and plants. Thus, there is need to search for an alternative plastic form to displace the conventional plastics. Presently, bioplastic is the identified possible alternative to conventional plastics at hand. The objective of this …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Cancer Treatment by Radionuclide Therapy
Abstract: Recently, pretargeted nuclear imaging and radiotherapy have gained tremendous attention for diagnosis and treatment of cancer with nanomedicines. Radionuclide therapy (RNT) is one of the rapidly growing fields of nuclear medicine which works on the mechanism of delivery of cytotoxic levels of radiation to the disease sites, sparing the normal cells. RNT targets diseases at the cellular level rather than on a topographic anatomical level when compared to conventional external …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Membrane Filtration Technology for Radioactive Liquid Waste
Abstract: All industrial, scientific and medical processes using radioactive material are responsible for producing nuclear waste which is detrimental to marine life. There is large quantity of water consumption in nuclear power plant due to huge amount of heat dissipation in the reactors. The other sources of radioactive waste can be obtained from the operations conducted by nuclear power stations and from mining and refining of uranium and thorium. While processing …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Harnessing the Potential of Diverse Inorganic Nanoparticles
Abstract: Nanotechnology provides promising avenues for diagnostics, tumor imaging, and targeted drug delivery in breast cancer treatment. This article examines the potential of inorganic nanoparticles in breast cancer theragnosis, specifically Supramagnetic nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, and quantum dots. It applies a scoping review approach to address the existing challenges and prospects of nanotechnology in managing breast cancer and to propose directions for future research. The findings from the review suggest that critical …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 21–41 Read article
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Halloysite nanotubes – A novel reinforcing material for future applications
Abstract: The distinctive nano materials such as nano powder, nano fluids, nano tubes, nano rods, nano particles, nano fibres and so forth are used in the field of nanotechnology. These nano materials are toxic in nature so not viewed as safe for people and for nature too. Halloysite nano tubes (HNT) are eco-friendly, naturally occurring cheaply available kaolinite group mineral. HNT incorporated materials have good in strength, thermal resistance and freely …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Chemical and Electrocoagulation for Chromium (VI) Removal from Galvanic Effluents
Abstract: Industrial effluents usually contain 10 to 500 mg/l Cr(VI); that according to internationalenvironmental rules must be set at permissible levels before being discharged into the environment.The upper permitted levels of chromium are 0.5 mg/l for effluent discharge and 0.01 mg/l for drinkingwater respectively. Hexavalent chromium is a very toxic heavy metal moiety occurring in variousindustrial wastewaters, such as electroplating, anodizing, tanning and dyeing effluents. Industrialeffluents may contain hundreds of mg/l …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Competency of Natural Fiber Based Eco-Friendly Friction Lining Composites Over the Conventional Friction Material
Abstract: The Braking system is important system of automobiles and is responsible for providing better performance and safety. A Millions of automobiles are frequently decelerated and stopped at heavy traffic zone. Overall performance of vehicle braking system depends on braking conditions and brake material. All friction based application releases wear products; either gaseous form or particulate matter form and braking system is prime source of non exhaust particulate matter emission. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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Metal Complexes of Cephalexin and Their Biological Activities: A Review
Abstract: Cephalexin and its derivatives are commonly utilized in the pharmaceutical and medicinal industry due to their biological and pharmaceutical activities, including anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, and herbicidal activities as well as possessing high palatability and being useful for skin and joint infections. Interestingly, some organic drugs, including cephalexin, which exhibit toxicological and pharmacological properties, can be administered in forms of metal complexes. Many researchers have synthesized organic ligands derived from cephalexin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Nanoparticles in Cutting-edge Healthcare: Current Use and Emerging Issues
Abstract: Nanoparticles are sub-micron-sized particles (less than 100 nm on average). Using these materials as contrast agents in imaging and as carriers for medication and gene transfer into malignancies has given them a prominent place in contemporary medicine. Nanoparticles allow for previously inconceivable levels of analysis and therapy. However, nanoparticles provide new societal and environmental challenges, especially regarding toxicity. In this overview, we discuss how nanoparticles have benefited contemporary medicine and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 105–118 Read article
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Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphene Oxide (GO) and Thermally Reduced Graphene Oxide (TrGO) Using Ecofriendly Reducing Agent as Cow Urine
Abstract: The Graphene oxide (GO), the reduced form of GO i.e. (rGO) with thermally reduced graphene oxide (TrGO), have concerned significant interest in various fields with their exceptional properties. We investigate the electrochemical exfoliation processes of GO and rGO to understand their structural and electrochemical behavior of GO and TrGO through various characterization techniques. The electrochemical exfoliation method offers a versatile and scalable approach for the mass fabrication of the materials …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 89–100 Read article
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Air Pollution Indicating System using IOT
Abstract: AbstractAir pollution is one of the major environment issues. It is the process of releasing any toxic particles into the air that lowers its quality. This paper enabled on IOT along with cloud to make services real time and faster. We made our own DIY Arduino, because buying an arduino is little bit expensive. The Air Quality Index for the observed pollutants is determined by Thing speak. It will display …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Evolution of Graphene Oxide : A Survey
Abstract: Graphene, first isolated in 2004, is the 2D material that captivated researchers’ attention due to its extraordinary properties. These extraordinary properties motivated researchers to keep on searching better ways for synthesis of Graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Several synthesis(oxidation-reduction) mechanisms are available in literature such as: Staudenmaier’s(ST), Hofmann’s (HO), Hummers’ (HU), Modified Hummer’s (MHU), improved Hummers’(IHU) and Mild Oxidation(MO) methods for oxidation and thermal, chemical, hydrothermal and …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Molebdate as Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminium 356 In Acidic and Saline Media
Abstract: Corrosion processes are the cause of significant losses in industry. Organic, inorganic, and mixed material inhibitors have all been used to resist corrosion for a long time, but the environmental toxicity of organic corrosion inhibitors has driven a quest for inorganic corrosion inhibitors. The effect of molybdate as a new corrosion inhibitor on the corrosion of aluminium 356 in acidic and saline conditions was investigated using electrochemical and weight loss …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Study of Adsorption of Nickel on Soil in Rural Area of Hadoti Region: An Ethical Approach to Reduce Soil Pollution
Abstract: Nickel (Ni), one of the toxic heavy metals, is widely distributed in soil and aquatic ecosystems. The chemical nature of the soil has a significant impact on the environment. The adsorption reaction of nickel in alkaline soils is the main topic of this research. The removal of Ni (II) from aqueous solutions uses soil as an adsorbent. Batch adsorption studies were used to study the effects of various factors, including …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Quality of Surface and Ground Water Around Machenahalli Indutrial Estate Between Bhadravathi and Shimoga Cities, Karnataka, India
Abstract: This study is done to analyse the physic-chemical properties of surface and ground water around Machenahalli industrial area. About seven surface water and nine ground water samples were collected and analysed for physico-chemical parameters like pH, EC (Electrical conductivity), Ca, TH, Mg, Na, K2O, SO4, CO3, HCO3 Cl and TDS (Total dissolve solid). And these results were compared with the drinking water standards of ISI (2003) and WHO (2004).For the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Waste Plants as a Green inhibitor for Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: AbstractIn recent years, the use of inhibitors in producing high performance concrete has increased significantly as a result of chloride and sulfate attacks. The present inhibitors in market are toxic to the environment. Hence, the objective of the present investigation was to study a novel, eco-friendly and a hydrophobic green plant extracts’ inhibitor (rice husks) and study the effects of it on compression strength of reinforced concrete. The inhibitor above …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 53–58 Read article
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Pickering asphalt-water emulsions stabilized by polystyrene nanoparticles obtained from recycled material
Abstract: In recent years, emulsified asphalt has been found to offer numerous advantages over conventional asphalt. More recently still, emulsified asphalt stabilized with nanoparticles has emerged as an option for the construction field because this substance has many advantages over traditional emulsified asphalt, which is formulated with surfactants that tend to be less stable and more toxic. These new formulations are called Pickering emulsions. They can align with basic sustainability principles. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Effect of Temperature on Inhibitory Efficacy of Tamarindus indica fruit extract on acid corrosion of Aluminium
Abstract: An attempt has been made to investigate the anti-corrosive propensity of ethanolic extract of Tamarindus indica fruit at elevated temperature between 303 to 343 K, so as to replace the exploitation of toxic chemicals as corrosion inhibitors. Inhibition efficiency has been observed significantly high (84.06%) at room temperature at concentration 0.45 %. The inhibition efficiency is found to increase with increasing concentration of extract and decrease with rise in temperature. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Evaluation of Tensile Properties of Waste Cornhusk Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Abstract: Composite materials are generally used in various manufacturing and construction applications around the globe. Properties like lightweight, fatigue resistant, effortlessly moldable makes composites a favorable material for various applications. Composites meet various design requirements with important factor of weight reduction of the part or the product to be manufactured. This lighter materials are nowadays preferred over the conventional materials as they are helpful in absorbing the impact load and vibrations. …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Design and Development of Electromagnetic Braking System Based on Electromagnetic Induction and Eddy Current
Abstract: In this paper, electromagnetic braking system has been developed that ensures passenger’s, driver’s and other road user’s safety and comfort. Most of the conventional braking system like mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic have certain limitations. In mechanical brake, erosion of the mechanical pads is carried out by frictional force and requires periodic replacement of the bearing. Fluid leakage in hydraulic and pneumatic could lead to brake failure and reduces the effectiveness of …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–23 Read article