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15 articles for “Mass Diffusion”
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Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Multiphysics Analysis of Biomedical Polymer Composite Systems
Abstract: Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) offer an effective model of solving coupled multiphysics equations in biomedical polymer composite systems, which are data-driven. In the given work, the PINN method is presented where equations of elasticity, mass diffusion, and heat transfer are integrated to model the complex processes that take place in composite biomaterials. The neural network loss is specified to include the governing partial different equations which enables both the system …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Coupled Magneto–Thermal–Diffusion Transport in an Unsteady Maxwell Polymer Fluid with Activation Energy over a Porous Stretching Surface
Abstract: The present study investigates the combined effects of activation energy and diffusion-thermo (Dufour) processes on unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow, heat, and mass transfer of a Maxwell viscoelastic fluid past a porous exponentially stretching vertical sheet. The electrically conducting and incompressible polymeric fluid flows through a saturated porous medium under a transverse magnetic field. The governing momentum, energy, and concentration equations are transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 581–590 Read article
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Mathematical Modeling of Concentration Flux in Thermosensitive Biopolymer-assisted Drug Delivery
Abstract: A mathematical model of drug concentration flux across thermosensitive biopolymer with degradable cross-link was developed to predict the effect of the physical configuration and chemical composition of thermosensitive biopolymer on the kinetics of MK2 inhibitor peptide drug release. The overall goal of this research was to efficiently model the 3D drug release kinetics of a controlled drug from a double-shell spherical nanoparticle. The newly developed model would be used to …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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The Effect of Dynamics and Mass Transfer Limitation on the Kinetic Growth Rate of Methane Gas Hydrates
Abstract: Hydrate management aims to prevent impediments to fluid flow in pipes caused by hydrate deposition. To achieve this goal effectively, a comprehensive understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrate formation is essential for predicting their equilibrium conditions, quantifying the amount of deposition, and estimating the associated risk. Hydrate growth studies are a relatively new field, and independent laboratory experiments have shown that hydrate growth is controlled by heat transfer, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 76–84 Read article
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Molecular Investigation of CO2 Solubility and Diffusion in Crude Oil
Abstract: It is important to know solubility and molecular diffusion coefficients of gas under reservoir CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery. In this paper, a set complete device has been established to measure solubility and molecular diffusion coefficients of gas to improve the empirical formula and chart. Based on the experiment, molecular diffusion coefficients and solubility is evaluated, which provides the fundamental data to CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery. The solubility vs. pressure linear …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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AI-Assisted Design and Theoretical Aerodynamic Evaluation of a Multistage Conical Diffuser Micro Wind Turbine Fabricated from Polymeric Composites
Abstract: The rising demand for compact, lightweight, and high-efficiency renewable energy systems has accelerated the development of micro wind turbines capable of delivering stable performance under low wind conditions. Traditional bare-rotor micro turbines suffer from limited aerodynamic efficiency, motivating the adoption of diffuser-augmented architectures and advanced polymer-based composite materials. This study presents the AI-assisted conceptual design and theoretical aerodynamic evaluation of a multistage conical diffuser micro wind turbine fabricated using a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1111–1118 Read article
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Effect Of Different Shapes Of Air Diffusers On Removal Of Chemical Oxygen Demand Of Wastewater In Activated Sludge Process
Abstract: AbstractOne of the challenges faced in activated sludge process is the low solubility of oxygen in wastewater, affecting the microbial activity due to mass transfer limitations and ultimately hampering the effluent quality. To overcome this limitation various types of diffusers have been in use but the configuration in which the aerators must be placed is still an open question. A series of experiments were conducted using different shapes of diffuser …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Research on Turbine Volute design using CFX
Abstract: Volute is centrifugal part or basically it is a casing of turbine, centrifugal pump and turbo chargers. It is the most important component of turbine which converts velocity into pressure by the help of blades. It has a funnel type shape, with increasing diameter with curved shape. It receives fluid from the impeller and maintaining its velocity to the diffuser. While converting the fluids velocity into kinetic energy there are …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Slip Conditions in Nanofluid Flow Induced by a Nonlinearly Stretching Sheet: A bvp4c Approach
Abstract: The present work describes a numerical analysis of the steady, laminar flow over a nonlinear stretching sheet in a nanofluid medium. Slip conditions in terms of velocity, temperature, and concentration have been introduced into the mathematical model to capture the impact of interfacial mass transfer on the stretching surface. The problem is modeled to include nanoparticle transportation in terms of Brownian diffusion and thermophoresis, thereby affecting the temperature and concentration …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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CFD Analysis of Double Diffusion Rotating Flow in a Cylindrical Annular MHD Braking System with Joules Heating and Dufour Effects
Abstract: The present study has investigated Joules parameter significance on an axisymmetric whirling flow within a cylindrical annulus, specifically focusing on an MHD braking system. The cylindrical annulus braking system is packed lithium lid liquid (Pr = 0.015), aspect ratio = 2, and imposed to an axial heat and magnetic field. In this study, the modified MAC pressure correction method has been used to solve the mixed convection flow with double …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1448–1462 Read article
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Characterization of a Broadly Specific LPS-Neutralizing Single Domain Antibody
Abstract: Gram negative endotoxaemia or sepsis remains a lethal challenge to humans and animals, globally. Single domain antibodies (dAbs) have emerged as therapeutic biologics for challenging antigens such as lipopolysachharide (LPS). The present study characterized a broadly specific LPS-neutralising dAb produced from phage display library from LPS-immunized Indian desert camel, for its sequence validation with mass spectrometry. Also, the dAb clone 26 was subjected to co-crystallisation with LPS, extracted from E. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Controlled Release Drug Delivery Using 3D Printing Techniques: A Current Scenario In Personalized Medicine
Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is particularly influencing the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in the creation of controlled release drug delivery systems. This technology enables the precise fabrication of personalized medicines with tailored drug release profiles, dosages, and geometries, marking a significant advancement over traditional mass production methods. An array of 3D printing techniques, including extrusion-based, powder-based, and others, can be used to build complex dosage forms that regulate drug release through processes …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 28–43 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Oven, Spouted Bed, and Convective Tunnel Drying Methods of Mango for Oil Production
Abstract: Mango seeds, with a high moisture content exceeding 70% (wet basis) require effective drying methods to ensure their preservation and to enhance the quality of derivative products like mango seed oil. Proper drying is essential to inhibit enzymatic activity and microbial growth, which extends the shelf life of these seeds. This study investigates multiple drying techniques, including conventional oven drying, spouted bed drying, and convective tunnel drying, to determine their …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Hybrid Numerical–Artificial Neural Network Study of Chemically Reactive MHD Nanofluid Flow Incorporating Thompson–Troian Slip and Stefan Blowing
Abstract: Boundary layer behaviour in chemically reactive nanoliquid is significantly affected by surface conditions, magnetic fields, heat and mas transfer mechanisms. However, the combined impact of Stefan blowing and nonlinear Thompson–Troian slip under inclined magnetic fields remains mostly unexplored, particularly in mixed convection flows. In this research work, the flow of a chemically reactive nanoliquid over a permeable surface is investigated by considering the Troian slip, inclined magnetic fields, Stefan blowing, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 409–425 Read article
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Comparison of Physicochemical Concentration on Temperature Effect of Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The bio-adsorbents used are plantain stem fiber, banana stem fiber and palm fruit fiber and the investigation was aimed to examiner the effect of temperature on the performance of the bio-adsorbents in a packed bed unit for the mitigation (reduction or removal) of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from the fresh water medium using agro based fibre, which was prepared by subjecting the agro materials into sun and room dried before …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article