-
Article
Time-cost trade-off optimization model for retrofitting planning projects using MOGA
This paper introduces a novel Time-Cost Trade-Off Optimization Model (TCTOM) tailored for retrofitting projects in densely populated areas like India. Integrating structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire p...
-
Article
Development of optimization model for balancing time, cost, and environmental impact in retrofitting projects with NSGA-III
This paper presents a novel time-cost-environmental impact trade-off optimization Model (TCETOM) designed specifically for retrofitting projects in densely populated areas, with a focus on India. Retrofitting ...
-
Article
Effect of graphene oxide on thermal charging and discharging behaviour of paraffin wax as nano-enhanced phase change materials
This study investigates the impact of adding graphene oxide (GO) to paraffin wax as a phase change material (PCM) on its thermal behaviour. GO addition, confirmed visually, enhances thermal conductivity by 60%...
-
Article
Efficient photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic and melachite green dye using La-BDC MOFs
The effective removal of harmful water pollutants was achieved with the help of hydrothermally synthesized UV-light-activated La-BDC MOF material. The chemical, morphology, and thermal properties of the synthe...
-
Article
Open AccessManagement of Heart Failure in a Resource-Limited Setting: Expert Opinion from India
Heart failure poses a global health challenge affecting millions of individuals, and access to guideline-directed medical therapy is often limited. This limitation is frequently attributed to factors such as d...
-
Article
Development of time–cost trade-off optimization model for construction projects with MOPSO technique
Balancing cost and time present a critical yet conflicting challenge in scheduling of construction projects. In today;s highly competitive construction market, achieving a subtle balance in optimizing objectiv...
-
Article
Thermal conductivity augmentation of reduced graphene oxide-based nanofluids and its solar application
In this research article, thermal conductivity (TC) of nanofluid prepared by the suspension of reduced graphene oxide (r-GO) in distilled water (as base fluid) is experimentally accessed. TC of the r-GO-based ...
-
Article
A comprehensive review on biogenic synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles and their application as catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol
The synthesis of a number of bimetallic nanoparticles has been carried out in the past few years for commercial scale applications to promote environmental sustainability. This has been possible as the bimetal...
-
Article
Carbon nanotube–graphene-based nanofluids: a comprehensive review on the role of thermal conductivity and its solar energy applications
Nowadays, nanofluids are considered as excellent working fluids with good thermophysical properties for augmenting the heat transfer in solar systems. Consisting of single-phase nanopowder, metal oxide-based n...
-
Article
Retraction Note: Recent advances and future perspectives of lignin biopolymers
-
Article
Open AccessCharacterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree
The present work examines the physical, thermal tensile, and chemical properties of wood skin fibers obtained from second generation Bitter Albizia (BA) tree skin. Chemical characterization of BA fibers showed...
-
Article
Ecological and economical assessment of harar–soybean agroforestry system in subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh, India
Harar (Terminalia chebula) and soybean (Glycine max) are the potential tree and agricultural crops of subtropical region of Himachal Pradesh, India, however the potential of these crops under agroforestry system ...
-
Article
Modelling the resource constrained time-cost-quality-safety risk-environmental impact trade-off using opposition-based NSGA III
Significant amount of attention with several limitations has given to incorporate the environmental impact, safety and quality parameters in construction time-cost trade-off. To alleviate the limitations of ex...
-
Article
Construction time–cost–resources–quality trade-off optimization using NSGA-III
For successful completion of construction project, achieving the project in minimum duration (time) and budget (cost) are oldest and of paramount importance objectives. But due to advancement in technologies a...
-
Article
Discrete OBNSGA III method-based robust multi-objective scheduling model for civil construction projects
Despite many existing research studies for multi-objective scheduling, the problems of scheduling of large-scale construction projects are not solved with much success due to the many computational complexitie...
-
Article
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Machining performance evaluation and optimization for graphene oxide/CF-based composite using utility-taguchi approach
-
Article
Thermal energy harvesting of highly conductive graphene-enhanced paraffin phase change material
Solar energy is the most plentiful renewable energy source that has the capability to keep up with the growing demand. When the sun’s energy is not available, thermal energy storage (TES) using phase change ma...
-
Article
Gamma irradiation boosted the optical and electrical properties of PVP/NaAlg/Au ternary nanocomposite films for flexible optoelectronic devices
Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) were successfully biosynthesized using the extract Chenopodium murale leaves in a cooperative manner. Au NPs of weight percentage (0.38 wt%) were incorporated into the polymeric blend ...
-
Article
Tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear strength of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites modified by graphene
In order to investigate the effects of different functional groups on graphene on the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites were fabricated by hand layup technique. In this study, thr...
-
Article
Thermal performance analysis of solar box cookers using different fin configurations: An experimental investigation
In this work, the performance of a low-cost solar box cooker (SBC) is experimentally investigated by fixing fins to the cooking utensils to improve the thermal performance and cooking rate. Four different conf...
