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149 articles for “moisturizing time”
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Organic Solar Cell: It’s future prospect
Abstract: Organic solar cells (OSCs) are emerging as a promising frontier in renewable energy technology, distinguished by their lightweight, flexible composition, cost-effective manufacturing processes, and potential for large-scale deployment. Unlike their silicon-based counterparts, which rely on inorganic materials, OSCs harness organic molecules or polymers to convert sunlight into electricity. Their adaptability in design and production is a key strength, facilitated by the ease with which organic materials can be synthesized and …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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AI and Big Data for Optimized Water Resource Management in Arid Regions
Abstract: Water scarcity in arid regions is an escalating global challenge, driven by climate change, population growth, and increasing demands from urban, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Effective water resource management (WRM) is crucial for sustaining livelihoods, economic stability, and infrastructure resilience. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data offer innovative solutions for optimizing water use, enhancing efficiency, and improving sustainability in water-scarce environments. This paper …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study of Cloud-Enabled Deep Learning for Monitoring and Predicting Soil Health in Agriculture
Abstract: Soil health is a critical factor in ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and food security. Traditional methods for soil health assessment are often time-consuming, localized, and lack scalability. This study explores the integration of cloud-enabled deep learning techniques to monitor and predict soil health efficiently. Leveraging data from IoT sensors, satellite imagery, and lab-based analyses, a cloud-based framework is proposed to process and analyze soil health parameters such as pH, moisture …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Design, Development and Performance of Inverted Absorber Type Solar Dryer System for Red Chilli
Abstract: AbstractDrying process has an important role in the preservation of agriculture products. It is defined as a process of moisture removal due to heat and mass transfer. A solar dryer has been designed under the climatic condition of Indore region (Latitude 22.44N and Longitude 75.5 E) of Madhya Pradesh, India. A solar dryer consists of inverted absorber dryer with glass cover and one blower operated by photovoltaic module. The experimental …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Production and Evaluation of Particleboard using Sugarcane Bagasse in the case of Woniji-Shewa Sugar Factory
Abstract: Particleboard is a wood-based panel product manufactured under pressure and temperature from the particles of wood or other any lignocellulosic fibrous materials and a binder. Particleboard manufacturing is ecologically sound, as the waste material will transform into useful products, thereby conserving natural resources. The objectives of this study was production and evaluation of particleboard using sugarcane bagasse in the case of Woniji-Shewa Sugar Factory. The ratio of the surface and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–42 Read article
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Analysis of Microstrip H-Shaped Patch Antenna as a Moisture Sensor
Abstract: There are certain advantages of microstrip patch antenna having low cost, low profile antenna. But inspite of that there are certain disadvantages also like low bandwidth, low efficiency, complexity. This paper introduces the potential of the H-shaped microstrip antenna using DGS multiband as a microstrip sensor for bandwidth improvement and developed a relationship between return loss and frequency. This is simulated at CST software and the result was measured on …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Astronomical sunrise-sunset timing data based switching of Street lights.
Abstract: Work in this paper is directed towards the automation of ‘High Brightness LED’ based street light systems for energy optimization. Presently large number of street lights are manually controlled or controlled by hardware timers in some cities. However they have the disadvantage of wastage of electrical power due to improper switching of lights during day/night times and undisciplined changeovers of time settings required for hardware timer based lights. The LDR …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 32–44 Read article
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Climate Change Monitoring and Solution Using Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System and Artificial Intelligence: A Review
Abstract: One of the most crucial global issues of our era is climate change, whose consequences are presently being felt all over the world. As climate change keeps on forgoing, it's important that governments, organizations, and businesses take visionary actions for adapting and protecting themselves from calamities. This paper summarizes the application of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) in observing impact of climate change on drought, soil moisture, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Analytical Examination on the Characterization of Wood Materials for Biohydrogen Production
Abstract: Investigation was carried out with the aim to characterized some of wood materials obtained in Rivers State of Nigeria. The wood samples considered are Agba, Mahogany and Ako, in which the obtained result demonstrates variation in the ultimate composition as well as relative hydrogen gas produced with the action of anaerobic organisms, especially, for the fermented process. The production of the biohydrogen gas from each of the wood material sampled …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 59–64 Read article
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Compaction Characteristics of Sawdust, Cotton Stalks, Maize Straw and Rice Straw Briquettes
Abstract: Most of the developing countries are generating large amounts of agricultural waste but they are used ineffectively causing to pollute the environment. The main agro-wastes are rice straw, cotton stalks, and maize straw in addition to this biomass milling residue is also available in huge quantity. Apart from the problems of storage, handling, transportation, direct burning of loose biomass in conventional grates is associated with very low thermal efficiency and …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Climate variability analysis over the state of Himachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: Longterm daily temperature and rainfall data (2000–2024) for thirty-five locations ranging from ~350 to >4000 m amsl were obtained from the NASA POWER database. The variability and trends in maximum, minimum temperature and rainfall were worked out by using different statistical tools and Mann-Kendal test trend analysis. The mean annual maximum temperature of the state was 20.3°C (CV = 3.9%), declining from 27.4°C in the low hills to 7.2°C at …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 51–64 Read article
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Smart Agriculture System using IoT: Farming in the Digital Age
Abstract: Smart agriculture using IoT is an emerging field that promises to revolutionize farming practices by providing real-time data on various agricultural parameters. In this paper, we propose a smart agriculture system using IoT that integrates various sensors and devices to collect and analyze data on soil moisture, temperature, humidity, crop growth, and other factors that affect crop yield and quality. The system also includes a mobile app that provides farmers …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Smart Irrigation Using Solar Power
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper we basically focus on efficient automatic irrigation system to save water as irrigation is essential and basic requirement in agriculture. Agriculture in India consider for an essential part of GDP almost (16 percent) and employment almost (49 percent) and Agriculture demands about 70 to 80 percent of fresh water resources. Farmers in India generally use drip or sprinkler system, which typically waste water and can often drown …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Corrosion inhibitors of steel to stainless
Abstract: Concrete reinforced with steel and rebars is affected by surface corrosion of steels in being embedded state. Corrosion of chloride and carbureted moisture in embedded steels reduce life of concrete of high ways. Use of steel in corroded and un-corroded state shows more life in case of reinforcements in un-corroded state at laboratory scale. Flexural strength is more effective characteristics to determine state of concrete within lifeline period. Quality of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Augmented Reality for Irrigation and Soil Moisture Detection
Abstract: Everything starts with water as its fundamental material. Water waste results from overconsumption, and it happens in agricultural areas as well. We suggest augmented reality for soil moisture measurement and irrigation to solve this issue. The farmer may irrigate the field with this idea and save water. Using augmented reality glasses, the soil 's moisture content is identified and visualized. The newest technology in the current world is augmented reality. …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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IoT Based, Smart Irrigation Agricultural System using Arduino
Abstract: AbstractThis research paper describes about monitoring the farm by using Ardunio ATMEGA 328, using Internet of Things (IoT). Wild animals are special challenge for the farmers. Example, wild dogs, monkeys, etc…cause vandalize to crops. So, it is very important to monitor the nearby presence of animals. PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor is used for the detection of animal and theft from the outside of farms. The proposed monitoring scheme is to …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Chaya Plant Extract Jatropha tanjorensis: The Concepts of Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil Evaluation
Abstract: This research was carried out to study the performance of sun-dried and room dried Chaya plant extract on the remediation of crude oil contaminated soil samples from Obele Community. The parameters under investigation were Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon degraded((TPHD), pH, amount of Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium, Total organic carbon. Twenty-two (22) batch reactors were used for this research with each reactor containing 1kg of soils samples contaminated with 100ml of crude …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–48 Read article
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Extraction Properties of Mangifera indica Seed Kernels: A Comprehensive Analysis of Their Industrial Potential
Abstract: Mango (Mangifera indica) is widely regarded as one of the world's finest fruits, with a rich nutritional profile, including fiber, riboflavin, carotene, and ascorbic acid. Among its lesser-known components, the mango seed kernel offers significant nutritional and industrial value. Mango kernels are composed of protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, and ash, and contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, phytosterols, and tocopherols. The fat extracted from mango seed kernels has shown …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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A Parametric Study of Methylene Blue Adsorption Using Low-cost Adsorbent
Abstract: This research focused on the adsorptive capacity of activated carbonaceous substance made from the peel of Spanish cherries to remove methylene blue dye from wastewater. Through batch adsorption tests, the impact of several variables on the percentage of dye removal was examined. These variables included adsorbent preparation temperature, adsorbent dosages, initial concentration of dye solution, process time, pH of dye solution, and operation temperature. It was found that using 1 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Jowar Millet Crop Monitoring and Analysis Robot (JMAR): A Smart Solution for Plant and Soil Health in Jowar Millet Farming
Abstract: Farmers cultivating jowar millet (Sorghum) face significant challenges in maintaining crop health and optimizing yield due to the limitations of traditional plant disease detection and soil health assessment methods. Visual inspection and indigenous knowledge are labour-intensive, time-consuming, and often inaccurate, while soil monitoring requires specialized equipment that is not always affordable or accessible. These issues hinder timely intervention and can lead to crop losses and soil degradation. To address these …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–18 Read article