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Study of Modification of Butadiene-Styrene Rubber with Biopolymer
Abstract: This paper presents a detailed study aimed at the development of a new composite system based on butadiene-styrene rubber (BSR) and natural biopolymer wooden stone. The main goal of the work was the creation of a thermodynamically compatible material with improved ozone-resistant and physical-mechanical properties, able to function effectively in aggressive conditions, especially in the liberated areas of the Republic of Azerbaijan, where the requirements for the stability of materials …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 299–310 Read article
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Structure–Property–Performance Characteristics of Chlorella Vulgaris Lipid-Based Bio-Composites Modified with n-Pentanol
Abstract: The depletion of fossil fuel resources and increasingly stringent emission regulations have intensified the need for sustainable alternatives for compression ignition (CI) engines. Biodiesel derived from Chlorella vulgaris microalgae is a renewable, non-edible fuel; however, its higher viscosity and lower volatility can adversely affect engine performance. To address these limitations, higher alcohols such as n-pentanol can be employed as effective modifiers to improve fuel physicochemical properties while maintaining compatibility with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1636–1648 Read article
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Influence of ZycoTherm Dosage on Polymer Modified Bitumen and Marshall Performance of Hydrated Lime Incorporated Warm Mix Bituminous Concrete
Abstract: This study examines the effect of ZycoTherm on PMB 76-10 binder characteristics and the performance of PMB-based Bituminous Concrete (BC) Grade-II prepared at reduced mixing temperatures, with and without hydrated lime. PMB 76-10 was modified with ZycoTherm at dosages of 0.05%, 0.10%, 0.15%, and 0.20% by weight of binder and evaluated using conventional and residue-based tests. Increasing ZycoTherm dosage decreased penetration, while softening point, flash point, and elastic recovery increased, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 256–267 Read article
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A Review of Modifications of Cement Slurry Formulations for Carbon Dioxide Storage
Abstract: Climate action, which includes activities aimed at mitigating climate change or reducing its adverse impacts, is the thirteenth goal of the 2030 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Tthe successful commercial deployment of CCS technology would heavily rely on the integrity of the cement sheath used to complete the wellbores at the CO₂ storage sites. It has been established that the cement sheath made from conventional ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is not …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Effect of Surface Modification on Properties of Kevlar/Epoxy Polymer Composites
Abstract: In this study, a high-performance Kevlar/epoxy polymer composite was prepared using a hand lay-up technique. The Kevlar fiber was treated with calcium chloride/ethanol solution (CaCl2/EtOH) to enhance the interfacial interaction between the fiber and the epoxy matrix. The optimization of fiber surface treatment and fiber content for the best tensile strength (TS) of Kevlar/epoxy polymer composite was achieved using Box-Behnken design (BBD) through response surface methodology (RSM). Three parameters: CaCl2 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Effect of Surface Modifications on the Meniscus Velocities of Dyed Water in PMMA Microchannels
Abstract: In this work, author has fabricated the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices to study the effect of surface modification techniques on surface-driven capillary flow. Maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique are used to fabricate the PMMA microfluidic devices. The effect of static water contact angle on surface- driven capillary flow is studied in the fabricated devices. The effect of the arrays of square PMMA micropillars on surface-driven capillary …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Latex Modified Concrete for Development of Sustainable Architecture
Abstract: To improve the performance of concrete, latex polymer and fly ash are mixed with concrete. This paper presents the effects of using additive material styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) Latex and Admixture Fly Ash as a partial replacement to cement in mortar mixes. In this research comparison between with or without the replacement of fly ash and polymer is studied for Compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Modification of Oscillating Mechanism of Table Fan for Throwing Air 360º
Abstract: Table fan is one of the common electric appliances used in houses, offices, shops and business establishments to provide air circulation which can greatly improve the atmosphere of any environment. Fan circulates the air, which enhances the evaporation rate of sweat from body, due to which body is cooled. There are many advantages of table fan compared to ceiling fan. Due to its portability, it can be used anywhere. The …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Short Circuit MAG/MIG Welding and Fast ROOT Modified Short arc Welding Process for Sheet Metals Welding with Diverse Air Gap
Abstract: The outcome of an analysis allocating with welding of sheet metals with diverse air gap using short circuit MAG welding process and Fast ROOT custom-made short arc welding methods have been presented. Welding turns were made below different conditions and through each run; the diverse process parameters were incessantly observed. It was found that fewer HAZ and maximum welding speed are reached under an exact welding condition with quick ROOT …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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Influences of Surface Modification of Vetiver Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Plant-drive vetiver fiber (VF), a significant lignocellulosic fiber, can be included in polymers like polypropylene (PP) in dissimilar ways for attaining preferred features and structure. But its high levels of moisture absorption, poor wettability and inadequate adherence between the fiber and polymer matrix result in debonding with age. To develop the overhead attributes,adequate surface modifications are essential. In our current work, the VF surface was modified by mercerized treatment (MVF), …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Power Spectral Study of Heart Rate Variability Time Series by the Adaptive Modified Continuous Morlet Wavelet Transform
Abstract: In this paper, a newly developed method referred as adaptive modified continuous Morlet wavelet transform has been proposed to improve the energy concentration in the time-frequency domain. The improvement is achieved by introducing the shape parameter to the Morlet function that is known as modified Morlet function. To make it adaptive, the modified Morlet function was optimized by concentration measure based on automatic determination algorithm. The proposed method was validated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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Modified Riemann−Liouville Fractional Derivative and Differential Equation for a Class of New Levy-type Probabilities
Abstract: The aim of the present paper to obtained the solution of differential equations involving Modified Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative in addition to it Levy-type one sided probability density function. Some scientist studied a small number of interesting problems regarding diffusing processes in media with fractal geometry, and formulated fractional diffusion.
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 42–44 Read article
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Transgenic or Genetically Modified Farm Animals and their Applications: A Review
Abstract: Abstract Transgenic are genetically modified organisms having DNA from different source introduced into their genome. Genetic alteration of livestock species is advantageous to human health as important pharmaceutical proteins can be produced in economic and efficient ways. Transgenic animals like mice, rat and hamster etc. are also used to study human diseases. Transgenic livestock species comprised of different kinds of animals are modified with the purpose of improving economically important …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Macro and Micronutrient Interactions with Malnutrition after Nutrition Education Intervention, Specifically with Regard to Nutritional Therapy and Diet Modification
Abstract: Nutrition and food have a crucial role in creating and sustaining optimum health. Physicians are interested in providing their patients with clinical nutrition therapy, but little is known about how they adhere to specific nutrition, in my opinion. Foods can contain a variety of various amounts and qualities of nourishing ingredients, which together make up nutrition. Patients in nutrition therapy learn how to make informed decisions once they select the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · pp. 7–16 Read article
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A Study of The Performance of surface modified NACA 2416 Airfoils at various Angles of Attach at Re80000
Abstract: This study delves into the aerodynamic effects and characteristics of surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoils, placing a greater emphasis on the aerodynamic efficiency of a two-dimensional surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoil under subsonic flow conditions at Re=80000 and various angles of attack (AOAs). The surface-modified airfoils were crafted using CATIA V5, and simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for angles of attack ranging from 0° to 12°.The CFD results encompass a broad …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Enhancing Chatter Resistance in Deep Hole Boring Through Modified Tool Design: A Study on Impact of Length-To-Diameter (L/D) Ratio
Abstract: Deep hole boring is a specialized machining process crucial for creating precise bores with high length-to-diameter (L/D) ratios, particularly vital in aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas industries. The L/D ratio is pivotal for stability and performance. Chatter, a detrimental vibration phenomenon, is a significant concern in deep hole boring, influenced by the L/D ratio. Higher L/D ratios increase chatter, leading to poor surface finish and reduced tool life. Longer …
Published in International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Modified Oil Bitumen with Polymer Waste for Oil Pipeline Application from Bitu
Abstract: Protection of oil refining, oil production and gas pipeline equipment from corrosion is the most important problem today. Currently, anticorrosive materials are mainly used, resistant polymer compositions, epoxy resin, bitumen and other materials for coating metal parts of these equipment. But these anticorrosive materials do not always provide metals from corrosion at the metal-antioxidant boundary and do not provide high strength of the protective layer, so these anticorrosive materials do …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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Modification in Stacks Design for the Integrated Incinerator–Fired Heater System Using CFD
Abstract: AbstractIn a unique integration of its kind, incinerator hot flue gases are routed below convection section of fired heater for enhanced heat recovery for an ongoing oil and gas field development projects. High degree of flue gas mixing between incinerator and heater flue gases is desired at inlet section of coils in convection section for optimal heat recovery. Also design of stack should take care of required draught in incinerator …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Proposed Modified PID Load Frequency Controller for Two Area Interconnected System Employing Frequency Regulation Techniques of Wind Power Plant
Abstract: AbstractFrequent switching of load introduces noisy ambiances and makes the implementation of conventional PID controller challenging, as differential part of controller is noise sensitive. Thus, this paper proposes a modified PID load frequency controller for two area interconnected system, employing frequency regulation techniques of wind power plant, and compares the performance of modified PID load frequency controller with the conventional PID controller. Wind power plant with inertial control has been …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A High Static Gain Modified SEPIC Converter for Renewable Applications
Abstract: This paper presents a high step-up DC-DC converter based on the modified single ended primary inductance converter (SEPIC) for achieving high static gain. This converter topology is the combination of a classical boost converter and a conventional SEPIC converter. For low input and high output voltage applications, the modified SEPIC converter provides low switch voltage, low input current ripple and high step-up static gain. Therefore, this converter is suitable for …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–40 Read article