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Performance analysis of pyramid solar still with natural banana fibers and Kanche marbles
This research investigates the impact of different energy storage materials on the efficiency of a pyramid solar still (PSS) for producing drinkable water in Pongalur, Tamil Nadu, India (10.9729° N, 77.3698° E...
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Machinability evaluation of magnesium composite using response surface methodology and nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms
Hard particles in composite hinder the machining process, thereby increasing cutting temperatures and forces; machining optimization will improve the conditions the industrial sector may reap. The proposed wor...
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Development and characterization of polymeric thermal interface material using aluminized glass fiber, bamboo fiber, and sugarcane bagasse carbon quantum dots
This study is dedicated to the development and characterizes a polymeric thermal interface material (TIM) that incorporates aluminized glass fiber, bamboo fibers, and carbon quantum dots (CQDs) derived from su...
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Heat Transfer and Collector Thermal Efficiency of Magnesium Oxide/Water Nanofluids in Solar Flat Plate Collector Under Thermosyphon Conditions
The thermal efficiency, heat transfer, and friction factor of a solar collector circulated with water diluted MgO nanofluid under natural circulation have been estimated. The tests were run with particle loadi...
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Predicting the wear performance of graphene and silicon nitride reinforced aluminium hybrid nanocomposites using artificial intelligence approach
Hybrid nanocomposites of aluminium (NHAMMCs) made from AA5052 are fabricated via stir casting route by reinforcing 12 wt% Si3N4 and 0.5 wt% of graphene for usage in aeronautical and automotive applications due to...
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Optimizing the machining conditions in turning hybrid aluminium nanocomposites adopting teaching–learning based optimization and MOORA technique
In this study, hybrid nanocomposites of aluminium (NHAMMCs) made from AA5052 are fabricated via stir casting route by reinforcing 12 wt% Si3N4 and 0.5 wt% of graphene to study its machining characteristics throug...
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Mixed convective heat transmission of laminar flow field in a mono/dual moving lid-type square figured cavity packed with diverse aqueous-based nanofluids
The limitless capability of the mixed convection cooling to secure practical implementation in wide range of technology makes it the current cynosure for research purposes. This paper centralizes on the two-di...
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Processing of nanoreinforced aluminium hybrid metal matrix composites and the effect of post-heat treatment: a review
The demand for cutting-edge materials with a high strength-to-weight ratio and economic considerations is steadily increasing. Lightweight materials such as aluminium (Al) and its alloys are attractive, but so...
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Experimental and finite element analysis of thermal stress on thermal spray coated AISI 304 stainless steel specimen using low cost solid lubricant
The scope of this work is to investigate the thermal stress on the CaF2 coated AISI 304 stainless steel substrate using both finite element analysis and experimental method. The influence of temperature and coati...
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Mechanical properties evaluation on hybrid AA6026 composites added with nanoclay and carbon fibers
With a strive to develop light-weight material for automotive and aerospace applications, aluminum-based hybrid nano-composites (AHNCs) were manufactured utilizing the compocasting approach in this study. Chop...
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Thermal analysis and characterization study on Millingtonia hortensis towards bio-oil production by pyrolysis
In this study, the physio-chemical characterization of Millingtonia hortensis (MH) is analyzed for bio-fuel production. The wood and bark of the MH biomass are considered for their suitability for bio-oil product...
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Thematic issue: Bioenergy and biorefinery approaches for environmental sustainability
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Cashew nut shell liquid as alternate fuel for CI engine—optimization approach for performance improvement
Increased consumption of fossil fuels and growing concerns regarding environmental pollution triggered by burning fossil fuels have directed investigators to search for renewable fuels as an alternative. Among...
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Palm stearin biodiesel: preparation, characterization using spectrometric techniques and the assessment of fuel properties
In the contemporary era, our planet has been experiencing an unprecedented energy shortage and degradation of the environment. The exhaustion of crude oil reserves, fluctuation in fuel prices, and the escalati...
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Biogas from food waste through anaerobic digestion: optimization with response surface methodology
In the current study, anaerobic digestion method efficiency on biogas production and chemical oxygen demand (COD) degradation was assessed through a sequence of laboratory-scale batch experimentations to compu...
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Thematic issue: energy provision from organic by-products, residues, and wastes in Asia
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Production, optimisation and engine characteristics of beef tallow biodiesel rendered from leather fleshing and slaughterhouse wastes
Presently, biodiesel is considered as an effective alternate fuel owing to its high sustainability and robustness. This paper concentrates on the biodiesel production from waste beef tallow rendered from subcu...
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Investigation on single crystal by tartaric acid–barium chloride: growth and characterization of novel NLO materials
The progress of single crystal followed by C4H6O6 (tartaric acid) and BaCl2 (barium chloride) (TABC; third-order nonlinear optics semi-organic) was synthesized with slow evaporation method using distilled water a...
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Growth and investigations of 3rd order NLO properties of novel semi organic tartaric acid lithium sulfate single crystal for photonics application
Single crystals of tartaric acid lithium sulfate (TALS), a semi-organic nonlinear optical crystal has been successfully grown by slow evaporation solution growth technique. Single crystals were grown in a life...
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Growth and investigation of novel nonlinear optical single crystal of urea potassium dichromate by solution growth technique for photonic application
Single crystals of urea potassium dichromate (UPDC) were successfully grown by slow evaporation method at normal room temperature. Single-crystal X-ray diffractometer was utilized to measure the lattice parame...
