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Study on Electrolytic Smoothening Technique for AISI 316 LN
Abstract: Increasing applications of stainless steel in various fields where corrosion resistance is of prime importance, electrolytic polishing enhances the corrosion resistance of the component by decreasing the micro roughness. The current paper focuses on study of electrolytic smoothening technique for AISI316LN and the factors affecting the process as well. Factors which affect this process are composition of electrolytic bath, time, current–voltage relationship, temperature, stirring rate, etc. Detail analysis has been …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Partial Characterization of Crude Lipase from Mutant Soil Fungal Isolate
Abstract: Lipases are cluster of enzymes which cleaves oils and fats. Characterization properties oflipases have been studied in the present investigation because they play an imperative role inseveral industrial applications. The present lipase obtained from soil fungal strain named asEMS5%-60min exhibited optimum activity at pH 7.0 (24.90±0.25 IU/ml/min) and 37ºC (20.28±0.51IU/ml/min). In pH stability profile, the enzyme was found stable in alkaline pH range withhighest activity (13.08±0.07 IU/ml/min) at pH 9.0. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 79–89 Read article
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Startup of a UASB Reactor using Kitchen Effluent
Abstract: This study was designed to evaluate the treatability performance of a single-stage upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor at neutral pH and constant mesophilic temperature, and to investigate the biogas yield of a single-stage UASBR using kitchen effluent. For this purpose 70% of UASB reactor was seeded with anaerobic digester and activated sludge of the nearby wastewater treatment plant. The acclimatization process continued for about 18 days in the laboratory. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Development of Shelf-stable Oral Rehydration Drink with Whey and Red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii)
Abstract: The present study aimed at developing a whey based oral rehydration drink (ORD) incorporated with red seaweed. The ORD was formulated with seaweed, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and sugar at the concentrations of 1.0 w/v%, 0.20 w/v%, 0.075 w/v% and 15 w/v% respectively and a whey:water ratio of 1:1.5. The ORD with 1.0 w/v% seaweed obtained the highest overall sensorial acceptability. This drink was further subjected to storage study for …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Exploring The Performance Dynamics of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymers: Mechanical and Viscoelastic Insights
Abstract: Basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites are gaining significant attention as sustainable alternatives to traditional reinforcement materials due to their superior mechanical performance, thermal stability, and eco-friendliness. This study examines the tensile, flexural, impact, and viscoelastic properties of BFRP composites fabricated via vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) using varying fibre volume fractions (20%, 30%, and 40%) and fibre orientations (unidirectional and bidirectional). The results reveal that composites with 40% fibre …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Framework for Intelligent Vehicle Health Monitoring
Abstract: The accelerated development of smart and connected car systems made the necessity to find the accurate and real-time predictive maintenance solutions which would minimize the number of unexpected failures as well as increase the cars on-road safety. The current paper proposes an artificial intelligence-based hybrid predictive maintenance system that combines Long Short-Memory (LSTM) networks and the XGBoost predictor to provide a potent vehicle fault diagnosis, Remaining Useful Life (RUL) prediction, …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Micro-structural Analysis of Fly Ash and Clay Compacts
Abstract: Industrial waste like fly-ash is mainly used as a good building material due to its low weight. But the main disadvantage of these bricks is its low compressive strength. So, a lot of research is going on to increase the strength of these bricks. Normal clay is used for making of bricks in a cheaper sense. So, a research is carried out to develop a new systematic procedure to produce …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Arduino Controlled Hydroponics
Abstract: AbstractLivelihood in India is based mainly on agriculture. Climate changes substantially affects the agriculture by either increasing food prices or decreasing food production. Conventional farming requires exceptional soil condition along with natural mineral potency. It additionally requires labour cost and also utilizes tremendous amount of land and water resources. Seasonal crops can’t be grown throughout the year. To resolve this factors an agricultural approach that significantly cuts down the revenues …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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An Investigation into the VariablesInfluencing the Densification of Spark Plasma Sintered, 40 Weight Percent Ni-Fe Nano Powder
Abstract: The mechanical alloying process that included high-energy ball milling resulted in particle sizes of 25 mm and 80 mm on average for the Ni-Fe alloy that included 40 percent Ni. At room temperature, highenergy planetary ball milling was carried out over timespan ranging from 15 hours to 60 hours. All of the samples were sintered at the same conditions, which included a temperature of 650 degrees Celsius and a pressure …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Review on Design and Development of Cleaning and Cooling System for 15 kw (Thermal) Down Draft Gasifier with Producer Gas Analysis
Abstract: In this global world, energy crisis is increasing day-by-day, but fulfilling of that energy by conventional energy generation produces pollution problem and it is also costly. The process of biomass gasification was carried out in a downdraft gasifier by using different biomass like neem wood, babul wood, coconut coir and sugarcane bagasse as feed materials. The product gas or syngas produced was studied by varying parameters like temperature of operation, …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 31–37 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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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ficus Religiosa Linn Leaf Extract
Abstract: Nanotechnology is always a promising field for many new technological innovations. Turning Chemical process green also gains more attention of researchers due to high environmental concern. The process that involves ecofriendly procedures, use of less toxic solvents, less toxic byproducts, use of cheaper raw materials are all becoming ever increase in demand for current research scenario. Plants especially those having medicinal properties are beneficial for synthesizing nanoparticles as it will …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Deposition of Antimony Trioxide on the Composite Surface to Increase Its Flame Retardancy
Abstract: In the present work, the preparation method of antimony trioxide and its thermal properties were extracted, as well as identified the manufacturing method to form an insulation layer from this oxide as a thickness of the covering layer (2 mm), deposited on the composite material consisting of unsaturated polyester resin and glass fiber which acts as a paste and take for the material to the insulation and flame retardant oxide. …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Common Injection Mould for Variable Length of Extended Prob Housing Component
Abstract: The present study focused on designing a common injection mould for variable length of component of nylon material for prob housing plastic part and die material as H13. It was operated on 210 t vertical injection moulding machine. The type of cooling system employed wasline cooling. The effect of cooling system location on the stresses produced in the mould was analyzed and component defects determined by mould flow simulation. Injection …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Molecular Structure of Chemical Compounds by using Quantitative Calculations in Chemistry
Abstract: Computational chemistry has its roots in the early attempts of theoretical physicists, beginning in 1928, to solve the Schrödinger equation using mechanical calculating machines. These calculations verified that the solutions of the Schrödinger equation quantitatively reproduced experimentally observed properties of simple systems such as the helium atom and the hydrogen molecule. These approximate solutions of larger systems and exact solutions of simple model problems allowed chemists and physicists to provide …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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Marine Fungi – An Expandable Source for Production of Novel Bioactive Metabolites: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The marine environment, representing the largest and most extreme biome on Earth, serves as an unparalleled reservoir of biodiversity. Within this vast ecosystem, marine fungi have emerged as a prolific source of structurally diverse and pharmacologically active secondary metabolites. Dwelling in habitats characterized by extreme high salinity, high hydrostatic pressure, and low temperatures, these microorganisms have evolved unique biochemical and metabolic pathways to synthesize novel compounds, including pyrrole-imidazole alkaloids, cyclic …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Model Prediction to Monitor the Transport of Nocardia Influenced by Bulk Density and Dissolved Oxygen in Eleme Stream
Abstract: This paper monitors the behavior of Nocardia deposition in Eleme Streams, the study was carried out to determine the rate of this predominant microbe in the stream, the migration of the contaminant experienced highest rates of concentration at the point of discharge, which is the initial concentration of the contaminants. Decreases with respect to increase in distances at ninety metres in the entire figures were observed. Bulk density and dissolved …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Smart Crop Recommendation Using IoT Sensor for Precision Agriculture
Abstract: This study addresses precision agriculture, which leverages modern technologies to enhance farming efficiency and sustainability. This study proposes a Smart Crop Recommendation System using IoT sensors to optimize crop selection based on real-time environmental conditions. The system integrates multiple sensors, including a temperature sensor, flame sensor, soil sensor, moisture sensor, and LDR sensor, to monitor crucial parameters such as temperature, soil moisture, light intensity, and fire hazards. An Arduino microcontroller …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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Evidence of PDMS-based foam control agent mechanism on crude oil foams
Abstract: Crude oil foam is a frequent problem faced in oil production operations that can cause the reduction of the separator efficiency, separator overflow, carry out of liquid by the gas stream, and other serious problems. Among the techniques used to attenuate foams in crude production, the injection of chemical additives is still considered one of the most efficient. However, the effectiveness of a foam control agent (FCA) is limited to …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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“Optimization of Physiological Parameters for Production of PUFA using Biodiesel Derived Crude Glycerol as Carbon Sourceâ€
Abstract: Global interest on biodiesel as an alternative fuel has increased over the years, leading to production of large crude glycerol glut, which is impure and has low economic value. Its microbial conversion to value added products like organic acids, alcohol and fatty acid such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) can add to the market value to this crude glycerol. The present work reports on the optimization studies on physiological parameters …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article