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Synthesis, characterization and properties of nanocomposites based on poly(vinyl chloride)/carbon nanotubes–silver nanoparticles
Carboxylated functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes (FMWCNTs) were prepared via nitric acid treatment. Decoration of FMWCNTs side walls with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was performed by mixing in silver ni...
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Effect of modified graphite nanoflakes on curing, mechanical and dielectric properties of nitrile rubber nanocomposites
Graphite is a naturally abundant material and thus cost effective as a raw material. The layered structure of natural graphite like silicate clay materials, allows expansion and intercalation. Graphite was exp...
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Synthesis, characterization and applications of poly(vinyl chloride) nanocomposites loaded with metal oxide nanoparticles
Metal oxide (i.e., Fe2O3, ZnO and TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) have been prepared and investigated by various techniques with the objective of synthesis of nanocomposites thin films based on poly(vinyl chloride) (PV...
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Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Propagation of Waves in a Homogeneous Isotropic Thermoelastic Half-Space
The prime objective of the present paper is to analyze the propagation of thermoelastic waves in a homogeneous isotropic elastic semi-infinite space that is exposed to a magnetic field at initial temperature T0 a...
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An experimental investigation on the performance of a flat-plate solar collector using eco-friendly treated graphene nanoplatelets–water nanofluids
The research on the use of nanofluids in thermal energy devices, like solar collectors, has secured a high place in the scientific community of recent years. In the present study, the effects of clove-treated ...
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Study on the properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced poly (vinyl alcohol) composites
Nanocomposite films based on polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at different weight ratios (i.e.0.0,0.5, 1.0,1.5, 2.0 wt%), were prepared by dispersion techniques. Cationic gemin...
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Catalytic conversion of benzene to phenol
Phenol is very useful intermediate in the manufacture of petrochemicals, drugs, agrochemicals, and plastics. Commercially, phenol is produced by a three-step, high-energy consumption process known as the cumen...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Effect of Electroless Ni-Co-P and Co-P Coatings on Cavitation Erosion Resistance
In the present work, electroless Ni-Co-P and Co-P coatings were produced on AISI 1045 steel with and without post-heat treatment. The properties of electroless coatings were characterized using an optical micr...
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Open AccessVitamin D supplementation in obese type 2 diabetes subjects in Ajman, UAE: a randomized controlled double-blinded clinical trial
To study the effect of Vitamin D3 supplementation on metabolic control in an obese type 2 diabetes Emirati population.
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Synthesis and characterization of modified novolac phenolic resin nanocomposites as metal coatings
Novolac phenol formaldehyde NPF resin/organobentonite clay nanocomposites were prepared and modified with epoxy and/or urethane resin via solution technique. The prepared samples at organoclay content 2 phr we...
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Slurry Erosion–Corrosion of Carburized AISI 5117 Steel
The erosion–corrosion of carburized and untreated low alloy steel (AISI 5117) has been investigated using slurry whirling-arm test rig. Erosion–corrosion tests were carried out in slurries composed of sand par...
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Investigation of the Ring Area Formed Around Cavitation Erosion Pits on the Surface of Carbon Steel
The ring areas formed around micropits in cavitation erosion experiments were investigated. The corrosion behavior and vibratory cavitation erosion tests of mild carbon steel in tap and distilled water were ca...
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Investigations of the human endocannabinoid system in two subcutaneous adipose tissue depots in lean subjects and in obese subjects before and after weight loss
Endocannabinoids (ECs) have a role in obesity by affecting appetite and through peripheral effects. Obesity is associated with a dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
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Thermokinetic studies of poly(o-toluidine) doped with perchloric acid
Thermokinetic parameters of the solid-state of poly(o-toluidine) (POT) doped with perchloric (HClO4) acid was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) under non-isotherma...
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Chromaticity of poly(o-toluidine) matrix enhanced by anion-exchange mechanism
The incorporation of 9,10-anthraquinone-1,5-disulfonate (AQS2) into the protonated form of poly(o-toluidine) (POT), produced by oxidative polymerization of the cationic form of the monomer or by do** the basic ...
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Antioxidant levels in tissues of young and adult camels (Camelus dromedarius)
In this study, we measured the concentration of some antioxidant substances in erythrocytes hemolysate, liver, kidney and brain in young and adult camels. It has been found that the activity of the antioxidant...
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Molecular phylogeny in Indian Tinospora species by DNA based molecular markers
The phylogenetic relationships among the three species of Tinospora found in India are poorly understood. Morphology does not fully help to resolve the phylogeny and therefore a fast approach using molecular anal...
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Chlorophenol wastewater degradation in micellar solutions: A gas chromatographic study
The effect of photocatalysis and some surfactant micelles on the degradation of m-chlorophenol was investigated. All photochemical experiments were performed with artificial sunlight illumination. The remaining m
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High-quality low-complexity wavelet-based compression algorithm for audio signals
Wavelets have recently emerged as a powerful tool for signal compression, particularly in the areas of image, video, and audio compression. In this paper, we present a low-complexity wavelet-based audio compre...
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Thermal stresses in a rotating non-homogeneous orthotropic hollow cylinder
In this paper the radial deformation and the corresponding stresses in a non-homogeneous hollow elastic cylinder rotating about its axis with a constant angular velocity is investigated. The material of the c...