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View article: Microwave-assisted enhanced activation of date palm leaf char for optimized CO2 adsorption
Microwave-assisted enhanced activation of date palm leaf char for optimized CO2 adsorption Open
This study presents a novel hybrid approach for producing mesoporous activated carbon (AC) from date palm leaves by integrating conventional carbonization with microwave-assisted activation. K₂CO₃ was utilized for chemical activation to en…
View article: Modeling and Simulation of Balanced Systems formed by Synchronous Generator-Infinite Bus in a Multi-Bond Graph Approach
Modeling and Simulation of Balanced Systems formed by Synchronous Generator-Infinite Bus in a Multi-Bond Graph Approach Open
A basic electrical power system modeled in multi-bond graphs is proposed. This type of system comprises three phases from the applied synchronous generator, transmission line, and infinite bus, making it a multibody system, with multi-bond…
View article: Log-Concave Coupling for Sampling Neural Net Posteriors
Log-Concave Coupling for Sampling Neural Net Posteriors Open
In this work, we present a sampling algorithm for single hidden layer neural networks. This algorithm is built upon a recursive series of Bayesian posteriors using a method we call Greedy Bayes. Sampling of the Bayesian posterior for neuro…
View article: Asymptotically Minimax Regret by Bayes Mixtures
Asymptotically Minimax Regret by Bayes Mixtures Open
We study the problems of data compression, gambling and prediction of a sequence $x^n=x_1x_2...x_n$ from an alphabet ${\cal X}$, in terms of regret and expected regret (redundancy) with respect to various smooth families of probability dis…
View article: High surface area microporous carbon nanocubes from controlled processing of graphene oxide nanoribbons
High surface area microporous carbon nanocubes from controlled processing of graphene oxide nanoribbons Open
View article: A High Efficiency Approach to Carbon Capture & Permanent Sequestration Through Mineralization
A High Efficiency Approach to Carbon Capture & Permanent Sequestration Through Mineralization Open
We report a highly efficient approach to carbon capture and sequestration via the water catalyzed conversion of basic oxygen steel (BOS) slag and CO2 into CaCO3 and volumetrically stable aggregate for road construction using the Zero-Air-P…
View article: A High Efficiency Approach to Carbon Capture & Permanent Sequestration Through Mineralization
A High Efficiency Approach to Carbon Capture & Permanent Sequestration Through Mineralization Open
We report a highly efficient approach to carbon capture and sequestration via the water catalyzed conversion of basic oxygen steel (BOS) slag and CO2 into CaCO3 and volumetrically stable aggregate for road construction using the Zero-Air-P…
View article: Evaluation of a HVDC Interconnection to Improve the Voltage Stability of the Nigerian Transmission Network
Evaluation of a HVDC Interconnection to Improve the Voltage Stability of the Nigerian Transmission Network Open
The Nigerian transmission network is prone to outages and low reliability, and both issues are currently impacting the population's quality of life and hindering economic development. This situation is expected to worsen in the future, due…
View article: Improved MDL Estimators Using Fiber Bundle of Local Exponential Families for Non-exponential Families
Improved MDL Estimators Using Fiber Bundle of Local Exponential Families for Non-exponential Families Open
Minimum Description Length (MDL) estimators, using two-part codes for universal coding, are analyzed. For general parametric families under certain regularity conditions, we introduce a two-part code whose regret is close to the minimax re…
View article: Enhanced thermoelectricity in Bi-sprayed bismuth sulphide particles
Enhanced thermoelectricity in Bi-sprayed bismuth sulphide particles Open
Bismuth sulphide (Bi2S3), an n-type semiconductor that critically demonstrates the Seebeck effect with Seebeck coefficients of about 300 μVK−1. However, its poor electrical conductivity makes it unsuitable for thermoelectric applications. …
View article: Slippery Alkoxysilane Coatings for Antifouling Applications
Slippery Alkoxysilane Coatings for Antifouling Applications Open
Herein, we report the wettability and antifouling behavior of a range of different siloxane coatings on plastic and glass substrates. The films investigated are prepared using trimethoxysilane precursors with different alkyl chain lengths …
View article: Waste COVID-19 facemasks as an auxiliary iron reductant in the rotary hearth furnace
Waste COVID-19 facemasks as an auxiliary iron reductant in the rotary hearth furnace Open
Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter Facebook Reddit LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Reprints and Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Daniel J. C. Stew…
View article: Stability of carboxylic acid modified Alumina nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery applications
Stability of carboxylic acid modified Alumina nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery applications Open
Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter Facebook Reddit LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Reprints and Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Wafaa Al-Shatty, …
View article: Functionalization of basic oxygen steelmaking slag
Functionalization of basic oxygen steelmaking slag Open
Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter Facebook Reddit LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Reprints and Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Lucy V. Fisher, A…
View article: Superhydrophilic fabrics for oil remediation from sea water
Superhydrophilic fabrics for oil remediation from sea water Open
Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter Facebook Reddit LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Reprints and Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Sajad Kiani, Andr…
View article: The role of graphene in new thermoelectric materials
The role of graphene in new thermoelectric materials Open
This article highlights new and interesting research ideas that explored graphene's potential for thermoelectrics.
View article: High Surface Area Microporous Carbon Nanocubes from Controlled Processing of Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons
High Surface Area Microporous Carbon Nanocubes from Controlled Processing of Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons Open
View article: Impact of a HVDC Link on the Reliability of the Bulk Nigerian Transmission Network
Impact of a HVDC Link on the Reliability of the Bulk Nigerian Transmission Network Open
Regular and reliable access to energy is critical to the foundations of a stable and growing economy. The Nigerian transmission network generates more electricity than is consumed but, due to unpredicted outages, customers are often left w…
View article: CFD Analysis of the Location of a Rear Wing on an Aston Martin DB7 in Order to Optimize Aerodynamics for Motorsports
CFD Analysis of the Location of a Rear Wing on an Aston Martin DB7 in Order to Optimize Aerodynamics for Motorsports Open
The purpose of this study is to identify the initial lateral and vertical location and angle of attack of a GT4-style rear wing on the rear downforce for an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, prior to installation. The tests were completed with a t…
View article: Effect of functionalized and unfunctionalized basic oxygen steelmaking slag on the growth of cereal wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Effect of functionalized and unfunctionalized basic oxygen steelmaking slag on the growth of cereal wheat (Triticum aestivum) Open
The continued growth of the steel industry poses concerns for the health of the planet and the health of the environment. The waste produced by the steel industry is an untapped resource that is not used nearly as much as it should be. The…
View article: Interaction of Surface-Modified Alumina Nanoparticles and Surfactants at an Oil/Water Interface: A Neutron Reflectometry, Scattering, and Enhanced Oil Recovery Study
Interaction of Surface-Modified Alumina Nanoparticles and Surfactants at an Oil/Water Interface: A Neutron Reflectometry, Scattering, and Enhanced Oil Recovery Study Open
The evaluation of the mechanism of nanoparticle (NP)/surfactant complex adsorption at the critical oil/water interface was studied. A sophisticated technique (neutron reflectometry) was used to give a unique insight on NP/oil interactions …
View article: The chemical suitability for recycling of zinc contaminated steelmaking by-product dusts: The case of the UK steel plant
The chemical suitability for recycling of zinc contaminated steelmaking by-product dusts: The case of the UK steel plant Open
Basic oxygen steelmaking (BOS) dust and blast furnace (BF) dust from former and operating steelmaking facilities in the United Kingdom have been characterized by MP-AES, SEM-EDX, particle size analysis, TGA-DSC, combustion analysis, 57Fe M…
View article: Facemasks and ferrous metallurgy: improving gasification reactivity of low-volatile coals using waste COVID-19 facemasks for ironmaking application
Facemasks and ferrous metallurgy: improving gasification reactivity of low-volatile coals using waste COVID-19 facemasks for ironmaking application Open
View article: Overcoming mass transfer limitations in cross-linked polyethyleneimine-based adsorbents to enable selective CO<sub>2</sub> capture at ambient temperature
Overcoming mass transfer limitations in cross-linked polyethyleneimine-based adsorbents to enable selective CO<sub>2</sub> capture at ambient temperature Open
New triazine-based linker used to cross-link PEI into an unsupported adsorbent with high CO 2 uptake at ambient temperature.
View article: Mechanistic Investigation of Asphaltene Adsorption and Oxidation by Nanoparticles: A New Solution to an Old Problem
Mechanistic Investigation of Asphaltene Adsorption and Oxidation by Nanoparticles: A New Solution to an Old Problem Open
View article: Realizing a Hydrogen Powered City: An Infrastructural Model
Realizing a Hydrogen Powered City: An Infrastructural Model Open
View article: Engineered nanocomposites in asphalt binders
Engineered nanocomposites in asphalt binders Open
Recently, nanotechnology has been effectively used in the field of road pavement. Oxidation and aging of asphalt cause deterioration of road pavements and increase asphalt-related emissions. We propose an anti-aging strategy to interrupt t…
View article: Increased Electrical Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube Fibers by Thermal and Voltage Annealing
Increased Electrical Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube Fibers by Thermal and Voltage Annealing Open
We report the effect of annealing, both electrical and by applied voltage, on the electrical conductivity of fibers spun from carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Commercial CNT fibers were used as part of a larger goal to better understand the factor…
View article: Suitability of Steel Making Slag as a Construction Material Resource
Suitability of Steel Making Slag as a Construction Material Resource Open
One of the largest problems facing the steelmaking industry is the high amount of waste currently produced and the low amount of waste that is currently recycled. This study aims to look at the suitability of 3 different samples of basic o…
View article: Investigation into the Re-Arrangement of Copper Foams Pre- and Post-CO2 Electrocatalysis
Investigation into the Re-Arrangement of Copper Foams Pre- and Post-CO2 Electrocatalysis Open
The utilization of carbon dioxide is a major incentive for the growing field of carbon capture. Carbon dioxide could be an abundant building block to generate higher-value chemical products. Herein, we fabricated a porous copper electrode …