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Synthesis and characterization of β-spodumene by a new sol–gel route assisted by whey protein
Spodumene (LiAlSi 2 O 6 ) has gained attention due to its versatile applications, which include ionizing radiation dosimetry, observed in either...
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Thermal energy storage performance of liquid polyethylene glycol in core–shell polycarbonate and reduced graphene oxide fibers
Thermal energy storage is a promising, sustainable solution for challenging energy management issues. We deploy the fabrication of the reduced...
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Coaxial electrospinning of Au@silicate/poly(vinyl alcohol) core/shell composite nanofibers with non-covalently immobilized gold nanoparticles for preparing flexible, freestanding, and highly sensitive SERS substrates amenable to large-scale fabrication
As substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), novel core/shell composite nanofiber films were prepared by coaxial electrospinning....
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Evaluation of selected genotypes from the 1995 RRIM Hevea germplasm collection for resistance to Corynespora cassiicola
Hevea brasiliensis , or the Para rubber tree, is a major commercial source of natural rubber (NR). The rubber tree is susceptible to various fungal...
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Cement kiln dust-based geopolymer: Microstructural investigation and performances optimization through response surface methodology
Cement kiln dust (CKD), which consisted of mullite, quartz, fused silica, and calcite (49, 23, 11, and 10 mass%, respectively) was alkali-activated...
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Optimization of current density of dye-sensitized solar cells by Cd substitution in the electron transport layer
This study addresses the growing need for energy worldwide and highlights the necessity of switching to sustainable options like dye-sensitized solar...
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Sol-gel synthesized CuO nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for sunlight-catalytic methylene blue degradation and nanofluid applications
The presence of organic dye contaminations has been a major concern in recent years. Metal oxides and their composite have created a huge interest in...
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Effect of nano-silica on mechanical properties and microstructure of high-volume ground granulated blast furnace slag cement paste
Incorporating ground granulated blast furnace slag (GBS) as a supplementary cementitious material in cementitious materials can reduce the cement...
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Antibacterial sol-gel AgMnFe2O4 composite coatings added with degradable MgO
The AgMnFe 2 O 4 -MgO composite coatings with the Ag/(Mn+Fe) atomic ratio of 0, 0.3%, 1% and 3%, respectively were prepared by sol-gel method to improve...
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Influence of sintering temperature on structural, electrical, dielectric, and magnetic properties of magnesium ferrite (MgFe2O4) ceramics prepared using powder derived via Sol-Gel auto-combustion
Polycrystalline magnesium ferrite (MgFe 2 O 4 ) ceramics were prepared using as-prepared MgFe 2 O 4 powder derived via sol-gel auto combustion method, and...
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Effect of Electrolyte Composition on the Structure and Tribological Properties of Ceramic Coatings Obtained by Micro-Arc Oxidation
The paper is dedicated to studying the structural and mechanical properties of ceramic coatings obtained by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) using a...
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Additive manufacturing and mechanical analysis of multi-material polymer parts combining thermosets and thermoplastics
Multi-material additive manufacturing (AM) represents one of the most promising solutions to target the contemporary demand for complex products with...
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Life cycle assessment of aerogels: a critical review
Over the past decade, the increasing emphasis on sustainable material production has brought aerogel technology to the forefront of scientific and...
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NOx treatment’s photocatalytic activity using the Ag/SnO2/polypropylene
Environmental and materials scientists are becoming more interested in catalytic materials for use in filtration and remediation of contaminated...
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Preparation of Nanoceramic Material Based on Bismuth Titanate Bi2Ti4O11
The functional characteristics of materials based on bismuth titanate Bi 2 Ti 4 O 11 largely depend on the synthesis conditions. The preparation of...
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Visible light-driven removal of Rhodamine B using indium-doped zinc oxide prepared by sol–gel method
Industrial dye contamination in wastewater poses significant environmental challenges, necessitating the development of efficient photocatalysts for...
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Structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of Terbium substituted nanosized Nickel-Ferrites from a new perspective
The current research focuses on the synthesis of nickel spinel ferrite nanoparticles doped with rare earth elements via green synthesis-assisted...
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Analyzing the variations in electrical, structural and magnetic properties of zinc-doped MnFe2O4 ferrite obtained via co-precipitation
Zinc-incorporated manganese ferrite in polyvinylpyrrolidone matrices was successfully synthesized via a co-precipitation method at 1000 °C. Zn 2+ ...
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Investigation Into the Possibility of Intensifying the Sintering of Pure Magnesia Raw Materials
The influence of additives of different nature on grinding, compressibility, and sintering of calcined magnesite was investigated. It was found that...