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Improved Photocatalytic Activity for Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions with La2O3-Modified Ceria Heterostructured Binary Oxide Nanocomposite Particles
Abstract: The current study aimed to examine the photocatalytic efficacy of a bimetallic CeO2-La2O3 hetero-NC in comparison to monometallic CeO2 and La2O3 nanoparticles (NPs), utilizing Methylene Blue (MB)as pollutant sample under natural solar and UV irradiation. The coprecipitation method was utilized to produce a bimetallic CeO2-La2O3 hetero-NC. Following this, the nanostructures underwent characterization through various techniques including FT-IR, FE-SEM, XRD, UV Vis- DRS, Raman, and Photoluminescence spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 514–532 Read article
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Multipurpose Farming Robot Control
Abstract: Conventional agricultural practices frequently involve a significant amount of manual labor and are prone to inefficiencies and resource waste.The relevance of incorporating robotics and mobile technology into agriculture lies in addressing several critical challenges faced by the industry. The implementation of IoT technology in smart farming systems. It covers various IoT applications in agriculture, such as environmental monitoring, automated irrigation, and precision farming, highlighting the benefits and challenges of IoT …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Different Mechanical Properties of Banana Pseudostem Fiber and Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite
Abstract: In this research, a hybrid natural fiber polymer composite is prepared using different combinations of banana pseudostem fiber and pineapple leaf fiber in a discontinuous reinforcement phase and epoxy polymer in a continuous matrix phase. For the preparation of the composite, the hand layup technique is used and important mechanical characteristics, namely tensile, flexural, and impact strength, are determined. The findings of this investigation represent that the highest values of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1248–1256 Read article
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Mix Proportioning of Biochar as a Partial Replacement of Cement Using Alkaline Activators in Concrete Composite
Abstract: The growth of the world population has led to a heightened need for housing, making construction a crucial sector. Cement, a critical element in concrete mixtures, is indispensable in construction activities. Yet, the diminishing reserves of natural resources such as limestone and rocks, essential for cement manufacturing, necessitate sustainable options. This research investigates the creation of sustainable concrete blends by incorporating biochar and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), activated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 628–639 Read article
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Synthesis of Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Carbon Supported AgO Nanocomposite, Characterizations and Photocatalytic Activity Studies
Abstract: Synthesis of Carbon supported AgO nanocomposite is reported for first time. Henna carbon was successfully synthesized from henna leaf. Bare AgO and C-AgO nanocomposites are effectively made using precipitation method. The synthesised composites structural, morphological, and optical properties are assessed using FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM, UV-DRS, and PL techniques. FT-IR analysis proved that specific functional groups of synthesized materials. The uniform distribution of the composites is revealed in the FE-SEM. XRD …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 749–760 Read article
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Choking & Corrosion in Biomass Fired Boilers
Abstract: Biomass or Agricultural Waste is being widely projected and Promoted as an alternate to Fossil Fuels. Not only the reserves of Fossil Fuels - Coal and Oil are getting depleted, they are responsible for adding to the menace of pollution. Hence Biomass aptly qualifies as a non-polluting and renewable source of energy. One of the direct and common use of Biomass Fuel is for producing heat by combustion in a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 389–397 Read article
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Influence of Rice Husk Ash and Granite Powder on Strength Properties of Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is the mostly utilised material in the field of Civil Engineering. As its consumption is huge in amount and so the scarcity of the raw materials has become a major issue. The important components of concrete are binding material along with the aggregates. Alternative materials are chosen for the replacement of cement to achieve sustainable concrete. Along with cement replacing materials, reusable wastes are also adopted to utilise in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 133–138 Read article
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Selection of Ionic Liquids for the Design of Separation Processes of CO₂ + H₂S Mixed Waste Gases with Different Compositions
Abstract: The waste gas from chemical plants contains H 2 S gas and a large amount of CO 2 gas. These flue gases can be treated in various ways, and in this paper, the mixed flue gas CO 2 +H 2 S was treated by using ionic liquids (IL) as an absorbent. Ionic liquids are considered green solvents with remarkable good properties. In particular, it is known as a very effective …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 44–58 Read article
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Botanical Blockade: Phytochemical Targeting Of Nf-Κb in Cancer Therapy
Abstract: The control of inflammation, corpuscle survival, proliferation, and allowed response are all influenced by the acute archetypal agent NF-κB. Its abnormal activity is typically seen in a range of malignancies, where it aids in bump advancement, metastasis, and treatment waste. The function of NF-κB in scar analysis is discussed in this product, along with significant phytochemicals that seem to be interested in targeting this pathway, based on recent investigation. It …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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HirePrep: A Microservice-Based Integrated Placement Preparation Platform with AI Assistance
Abstract: Preparing for campus placements can be a confusing and time-consuming process. Students have to use different platforms for things like practice tests, study materials, talking to people, and getting updates from the administration. This is not a waste of time, but it also makes it harder for students to be productive and clear about what they need to do when they are getting ready for their careers. To make things …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Water Contamination, Sanitation Practices, and Public Health Risks: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Contaminated water remains one of the biggest obstacles to public health, especially in developing countries, partly due to a lack of sanitation systems and lack of knowledge about the dangers. This paper describes the causes of water resource contamination and the ways in which they are transmitted, the lack of knowledge of the public, and what can be done to make it less of a problem, including a cross-sectional study …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Agribot: Arduino controlled Automatic seed sowing machine for small scale cultivation.
Abstract: The Agribot is a robot that reduces the efforts and total cost of sowing the seeds. A seed Sowing Machine should be suitable for all farms, have robust construction, also it should be reliable, this is the basic requirement of a sowing machine. Thus, we made a seed-sowing machine that is operated manually but reduces the efforts of farmers thus increasing the efficiency of planting and also reducing the problem …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Innovative Biogas Strategies: Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Livestock Waste
Abstract: The goal of the study is to determine whether anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung can be used to produce biogas and whether adding sodium and calcium alginate directly to natural lagoon sediment can reduce sulphide concentrations. It was observed that one minute of focus Sodium and calcium alginate were added at the start of the anaerobic digestion cycle, which indicates a propensity to lower the system's hydrogen sulfide concentration and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Lead Time Reduction in Pipe Manufacturing: An Application of Value Stream Maps and 5S
Abstract: The pipe manufacturing industry has a considerable effect on the economic growth of a country. In this competitive scenario, manufacturing industries receive immense pressure for providing high-quality products at affordable cost, and on-time delivery. This paper aims to reduce lead times in a small-scale pipe industry plant by the application of the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) technique. The products of the plant are Resin Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) pipes, RPVC suction …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article