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Preparation and Characterization of Multifunctional Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Applications
Abstract: Ferrite is having both electrical and magnetic properties. Now a days it has importance as a technological material. A review of ferrite study regarding science and technology of ferrite by different scientists is presented in this paper. The history and applications of ferrites are explained by various illustrations. It gives an overview of ferrites as a nano particle. It presents a broad overview of ferrite research, from bulk to nanoscale …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Exploring the Mechanical Characterization and Microstructural Properties of the Varying Weight % of Nano Boron Carbide (nB4C) Reinforced Al2024 composites using the Vacuum-Assisted Stir Casting Method
Abstract: In this investigation the stir casting technique is utilized to fabricate Al2024-B4C nano composites. The nanoB4C particles used in the reinforcement material have a particle size of 50 nm and variable weight percentages. In Al2024 composites, boron carbide reinforcement is included at weight percentages ranging from 0% to 3%, with a 1% interval between each percentage addition. Following the casting process, the samples were prepared for microstructural and mechanical evaluation …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 394–404 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Graphene Reinforced Sug-ar-Alcohol Based PCM for Thermal Energy Storage System
Abstract: The thermal-conductivity of the Phase Change Materials (PCMs) of thermal heat storage systems is improved by distributing nano-particles in the basic PCM for a faster rate of heat transfer. During the charging and discharging procedures, the heat transfer properties of the newly created Sugar-Alcohol based PCM dispersed with 1.0 wt% graphene nanoparticles in a shell and helical tube storage tank were examined. The helical tube configuration caused the melting and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 133–147 Read article
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Exploring the Effect of Modified Nanosilica on a Model LDPE–EVA-based TPE System
Abstract: The effect of modified nanosilica particles on a model low-density polyethylene (LDPE)–ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend system is explored in this article. Modified nanosilica particles were melt-blended with the LDPE-EVA system at 1.5, 3, and 5 wt% loadings through the variation of the sequence of addition. The blends were compression molded, and their morphological, rheological, mechanical and thermal properties were evaluated. The properties of the …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–16 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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INVESTIGATION OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES IN BASEFULID OF WATER ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Abstract: Nanotechnology is interface technologies that span many different science and applications area.When engineering, science and technology are conducted at the nanoscale is called asnanotechnology. It is about 1 to 100 nm (nano-meter) where nano denotes the scale range of onebillionth of meter. Nanotechnology refers the properties of atoms and molecules measuring 0.1 to1000 nm. Nanofluids are nothing but suspension of nanometer sized particles in the base of fluid.The base fluid …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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A Review on Applications of MgO based Nanocomposite Materials
Abstract: Metal oxide nanoparticles are materials of interest because of their special properties like chemical stability, photocatalytic activity, antibacterial activity due to the presence of oxygen. Among all the metal oxide particles, MgO nanoparticles were of special interest due to their anionic vacancies. MgO nanocomposite particles have non-toxic and odourless nature which makes them a suitable material for a wide range of applications. The properties that make MgO nanoparticles distinct are …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Application of Nanotechnology in Rasaushadhi Preparations for Nanoparticle Synthesis—A Comparative Review
Abstract: Nanotechnology—a constantly evolving branch of science and technology—reveals great potential for the early diagnosis, care and mitigation of numerous illnesses. In the field of Ayurvedic medicine, a variety of herbal, herbo-mineral and herbo-metallic compositions are used in formulations namely Bhasma, Kupipakwa Rasayana, Kharaliya Rasayana since a long era. To minimize the particle size of the substance (nanoparticles), procedures such as Shodhana, Nirvapa, Mardana, Bhavana, Marana, and others are carried out. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Low-velocity Impact Studies on Glass Reinforced Composites Using Rubber Microparticles and Silica Nanoparticles Modified Epoxy Resin
Abstract: Low velocity impact studies are conducted on +/−45º stitched bonded E-glass epoxy composites manufactured using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). Two sets of composites panels are produced – One using unmodified epoxy resin (control composites) and the other modified epoxy resin containing both rubber microparticles and silica nanoparticles (modified epoxy composites). Modified epoxy resin blend contained 6.5 wt% rubber microparticles and 8.1 wt% of silica nanoparticles. Studies include evaluation …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Through Polymeric Precursor Route and their Integration into Functional Nanocomposites
Abstract: A polymer precursor approach for creating zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with regulated size and shape is described in this work. By stabilising and capping particles, the polymer-assisted pathway efficiently reduces particle agglomeration while facilitating controlled nucleation and growth. The surface shape and dispersion of the produced ZnO nanoparticles were assessed using the scanning electron microscopy (SEM). When compared to traditional synthesis techniques, the addition of polymer greatly enhanced surface homogeneity …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 883–890 Read article
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Enhancement of Electrical Conductivity of Laterite Derived Ferric Oxide to Facilitate As Anode Materials
Abstract: Laterite is a mineral abundant in ferric oxide and various impurities, including aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide. The extraction of ferric oxide from laterite is accomplished through a cost-effective leaching process employing HCl, NaOH, and Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). Characterization using Xray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the synthesized particles to be α-Hematite nano particles, with an average particle size of 94.21 nm, predominantly falling within the range of 90 nm to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Antibacterial Activity of CaSO4 Nanorods Prepared via Hydrothermal Method Compared to Bulk CaSO4
Abstract: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Calcium sulphate (CaSO4) nanorods have been synthesized by low-temperature hydrothermal method using CaSO4 powder as precursor and hexadecylamine (HDA) as surfactant at 180 0C for 7 days. The powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) patterns were studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images show nanorods have diameters of about 100nm-200nm and length of about 2-10μm. Fourier transformed infrared spectrum (FTIR) shows a strong doublet …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Chemical Synthesis, Spectral Characterization and Electrical Conductivity Behavior of Poly(2-Methoxyaniline-Co-2-Chloroaniline) and its CuO Nanocomposite and Polypropylene Glycol Blend
Abstract: AbstractCopolymerization of 2-chloro aniline and 2-methoxy aniline was achieved chemically by oxidative polymerization technique using ammonium persulphate as the oxidizing agent in acidic medium in the presence of sodium lauryl sulphate, an anionic surfactant. Copolymerization was also carried out in the absence of the surfactant to study the effect of surfactant on the thermal stability and electrical conductivity. The copolymer composite with CuO nano particles and blend with poly propylene …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–13 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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Cu-H2O Nano-Fluid Effect on Buoyancy Driven Flow in 2D Enclosure
Abstract: System miniaturization resulting in exponential increase of the heat in electronic devices, to serve this purpose we need some adequate quality heat cooling devices and materials, due to the limitation of conventional cooling process. Suspension of nano-particles in the base fluid called nano-fluid, shows prominent increase in the heat transfer and can be one of appropriate option which can be answer to this problem. Present work deals with numerical simulation …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Enhanced Oil Recovery through the Application of Nanoparticles with Irvingia Gabonensis in Flooding Process in the Reservoir
Abstract: This experimental investigation is aimed at establishing the ability of nanofluids formula from a mixture of nanoparticles and oil extracted from Irvingia gabonensis (bush mango) in enhancing recovery from oil reservoir. The laboratory study involved the use of core flooding unit, crude oil, brine, nano-particles and Irvingia gabonensis. In this study, nanofluids formulated from nanoparticles of aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ) and zinc oxide (ZnO) respectively were used …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Wickless Heat Pipe Flat Plate Solar Collector with Nanofluid
Abstract: Water heating by solar energy is the most important solar energy utilization because of technological feasibility and economic attraction compared with other kind’s energy utilization. The system can supply hot water at 50oC to 80oC which can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Nanofluids are the important fluids containing a very small amount of Nano particles that are uniformly suspended in fluids. Nanofluids having high thermal conductivity as …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Review on Recent Automotive Experimental Applications of Nano Coolants
Abstract: An automotive car radiator consists water and ethylene glycol as conventional coolants for many years Water and ethylene glycol are heat transfer fluids, which have low thermal conductivity and these techniques comes under nanotechnology and with ages of advancement these fluid are known as “nanofluids” which has the speciality higher thermal conductivity than conventional coolants. The mentioned article is highlighted on the research and numeric carried out from pre- researchers …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Energy Storage Properties of hy-BST3/PVDF Nanocomposite for Dielectric Capacitor Application
Abstract: In the present research work, we have synthesized the ferroelectric ceramic Ba0.7 Sr0.3TiO3 (BST3)/PVDF (Polyvinylidene difluoride). Polymer nanocomposites for energy storage applications, designed to synergistically combine the high dielectric permittivity of hydroxylated barium strontium titanate (hy-BST3) with the mechanical flexibility and electroactive properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF). Hydroxylated Barium Strontium Titanate (hy-BST3) has been synthesized using the sol-gel combustion method followed by surface hydroxylation using H2O2 to achieve nanoscale particles …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 908–918 Read article
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Importance of Phase Change Materials in Heat Transfer Fluids for Solar Heat Absorption
Abstract: Solar heat absorption involves capturing and storing solar energy for later use. Phase change materials play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of heat transfer fluids in solar thermal systems and are integral to the optimization of heat transfer fluids in solar thermal systems. Their ability to store and release thermal energy efficiently, regulate temperatures, and enhance overall system performance makes them a valuable component in the transition towards …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–13 Read article