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A Comprehensive Analysis of Coating Technology and Thin Films
Abstract: In contemporary materials science, thin film and coating technologies are essential because they allow for the improvement of surface characteristics, including electrical conductivity, hardness, corrosion resistance, and optical performance. These technologies use physical, chemical, or hybrid deposition techniques to deposit materials in layers that range in thickness from a few nanometres to several micrometres, depending on the required functional properties and application areas. The content, thickness, and microstructure of films …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 50–64 Read article
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Performance and Emission Profiles Enhancement of CI Engine with Aluminium Oxide-Reinforced Polymeric Composite in Biodiesel Blends
Abstract: The integration of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles into B10 biodiesel blends offers a promising approach to improving engine performance and reducing harmful emissions. This study evaluates the effect of Al₂O₃ additives on Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE), Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), and exhaust emissions in a compression ignition engine. Experiments were conducted using calibrated instruments, and uncertainties were considered with a coverage factor of 1.66, yielding an overall error margin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 775–788 Read article
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Advanced Water Purification Techniques for Sustainable Clean Water Management: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The growing global demand for safe drinking water, coupled with increasing pollution from industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural activities, has intensified the need for efficient and sustainable water purification technologies. Conventional water treatment processes often fail to remove emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and heavy metals. Advanced water purification technologies—including membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), nanotechnology-based adsorbents, photocatalysis, electrochemical treatment, and bio-inspired purification systems—have emerged as promising …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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AI-Designed Functionally Graded Polymer Composites for Multifunctional Thin Films
Abstract: The design of multifunctional polymer composite thin films requires simultaneous optimization of mechanical, optical, barrier, and thermal properties—objectives often in conflict when using conventional homogeneous materials. This study presents an artificial intelligence-driven framework for designing functionally graded material (FGM) architectures in polymer nanocomposite thin films. We integrated machine learning with physics-based modeling to optimize compositional gradients across film thickness, achieving superior performance compared to homogeneous and discrete multilayer alternatives. A …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1026–1041 Read article
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Extracellular Vesicle-Based Liquid Biopsies: Decoding the Tumor Microenvironment for Precision Oncology
Abstract: The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a pivotal role in cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. Decoding the TME is, therefore, essential for advancing precision oncology. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by tumor and stromal cells. They transport a wide range of bioactive molecules, such as DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, and metabolites, which reflect the dynamic state of the TME. Recent advances in …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–62 Read article
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AI-Integrated Graphene-Modified Polymer Interfaces for Real-Time Crack Detection and Autonomous Healing in Smart Concrete Structures
Abstract: This study presents the design and development of a graphene-reinforced multifunctional polymer composite interface engineered for structural reinforcement, self-sensing, and autonomous healing applications in cementitious systems. A thermosetting polymer matrix embedded with graphene nanoplatelets (0.25–1.5 wt.%) was developed to establish a conductive polymer nano-composite network. Electrical characterization confirmed a distinct percolation threshold at ~0.6–0.8 wt.%, beyond which a sharp increase in conductivity was observed due to the formation of interconnected …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Polymeric Micelles for Medicinal Plant Solubilization and Delivery of Bioactive Compounds
Abstract: This study involved the design, fabrication, and characterization of polymeric micellar nanocomposites utilizing amphiphilic block copolymers to effectively encapsulate and transport hydrophobic phytoconstituents. The selected bioactive molecule is curcumin, a polyphenol with limited water solubility. A polymeric system known as PEG-PCL was utilized to fabricate core-shell nanostructures by a solvent evaporation-induced self-assembly method. The resulting nanocomposites exhibited homogeneity and colloidal stability, characterized by a zeta potential of −18.7 ± 1.4 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 208–219 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Everlasting Life Achieved Through Technology in AI
Abstract: The concept of immortality Life is a philosophical idea that states life is limitless and does not stop with death, it exists infinitely. In our Sanskrit scriptures and Santana dharma teach us that there is a life of beginning and an end, which are referred to as birth and death but our souls do not perish, instead, they switch bodies. In this scenario, our memories have evaporated to protect our …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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High-Performance Polymer Composite Membranes for Selective Ion Transport in Advanced Energy Conversion Systems
Abstract: The development of high-performance Polymer Composite Membranes (PCM) with enhanced ion transport is essential for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC). However, low-humidity conditions and filter agglomeration still limit long-term membrane stability. This research designs a functionalized PCM integrating cross-linked Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Poly (Ethylene Glycol) (PVA/PEG) matrix with sulfonic acid functional groups and Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) nanofillers to improve selective ion transport under low-humidity conditions. Two types of PCM were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 724–736 Read article
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Smart Biopolymer–PCM Composite Modules with Embedded Wireless Thermal Sensing for Autonomous Energy Storage Applications
Abstract: The development of multifunctional polymer composite systems for intelligent thermal energy storage has gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for sustainable and autonomous thermal management technologies. In the present study, a wireless-integrated biopolymer–phase change material (PCM) composite module embedded with thermal feedback sensors was successfully fabricated and experimentally investigated for advanced thermal energy storage applications. Polylactic acid (PLA) was employed as the biodegradable polymer matrix, while paraffin wax …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 193–205 Read article
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Machine-Learning-Assisted Development of Polymer-Biochar Composite Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Gomti River Water
Abstract: Rapid urbanization, industrial discharge, and agricultural runoff pose a significant threat to freshwater sustainability and public health. Within these ecosystems, polymer pollutants—such as microplastics, nanoplastics, synthetic fibres, and additive residues—have emerged as persistent vectors capable of adsorbing and transporting toxic heavy metals. Because these polymeric contaminants dynamically interact with conventional aquatic parameters to alter pollutant mobility and ecological risk profiles, there is an urgent need to transition from passive environmental …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 72–95 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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Activating agents control the morphology of activated carbon materials from biomass
Abstract: The stems of the plant Calotropis gigantea (Cg) were were used as a feedstock for the activated carbon material. Carbonate (K 2 CO 3 ) and oxalate (Na 2 C 2 O 4 ) were used as chemical activating agents. The morphological features of the activated carbon materials were characterized using FEG-SEM. The morphology of the activated carbon materials is found to depend on the type of activating agent used. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Synthesis and Immobilization of N-doped Titanium Dioxide for Degradation of Amaranth Dye under Visible Light Irradiation from Light Emitting Diodes
Abstract: Titanium dioxide photocatalysis has a great potential as green and sustainable technology to treat pollutants present in water. In the present study, N-TiO2 (nitrogen doped titanium dioxide)photocatalyst was prepared by wet method using titanium tetra iso-propoxide and NH3. The calcination of the prepared photocatalyst was performed at different temperatures. The prepared catalyst was characterized by DRS, FE SEM and TEM. The N-TiO2 was immobilized on the surface of the quartz …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Heavy Fermions to the Scheme from Semimetals
Abstract: This article is a study about heavy Fermions to scope strange and unknown features of scattering accounted to conduction electrons in the metal. Nucleons generated by heavy metal compounds are named heavy fermions. These generate from magnetic impurities that are present in the matter as unusual distribution in particulate forms. Parameter of quasi-crystal lattice instability of these compounds has significance in response to behave as non-Fermi liquids affected under magneto-transport. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–22 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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Paper Battery for Portable Electronics: A Review
Abstract: This paper depicts about paper battery. A paper battery is an adaptable, ultrathin vitality stockpiling and generation gadget framed by consolidating Carbon Nanotubes with a customary sheet of cellulose based paper. A paper battery can work both as a high vitality battery and super capacitor. The battery produces power similarly as the traditional lithium-particle batteries however every one of the segments has been consolidated into a light weight adaptable sheet …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Non-Invasive Diabetes Test by Breath Analysis using Semiconductor Gadget
Abstract: AbstractNon-invasive detection of diabetes via acetone sensing using nanostructure semiconductor metal oxides (SMO) is an alternative fast and direct method to invasive blood analysis. It is a reliable and accurate technology. Of late, graphene and graphene oxides are promising nanomaterials for acetone sensing.Keywords: Non-invasive diabetes; Breath analysis, Acetone sensing; Nano materials.Cite this ArticleSurajit Kumar Hazra, Sukumar Basu. Non-Invasive Diabetes Test by Breath Analysis using Semiconductor Gadget. Journal of Semiconductor Devices …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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Design, Verification and Circuit Level Implementation of a Ballistic MOSFET
Abstract: A drain current expression is obtained for a nanoscale ballistic MOSFET within the framework of Landauer-Buttiker formalism considering intrinsic silicon channel at low temperature. The model drain current is compared with the numerical simulations of near ballistic nanoMOSFET structure. There is a reasonable agreement between the model and the numerical simulation results. This demonstrates the remarkably low value of the subthreshold slope of ballistic nanoMOSFET. Further, the design structure is …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–22 Read article