Khursheed B. Ansari
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View article: Efficient Oily Wastewater Treatment via Electrocoagulation: Process Optimization and Sludge Analysis
Efficient Oily Wastewater Treatment via Electrocoagulation: Process Optimization and Sludge Analysis Open
Oily wastewater treatment is crucial for protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable water use. The current study examines the effectiveness of electrocoagulation in treating oily wastewater by conducting several batch experiments …
View article: Synergistic Integration of TiO2 Nanorods with Carbon Cloth for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Wastewater Remediation
Synergistic Integration of TiO2 Nanorods with Carbon Cloth for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Wastewater Remediation Open
The immobilization of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanostructures on conductive supports offers a promising strategy to overcome the intrinsic limitations of a wide band gap, poor visible-light absorption, and rapid charge recombination in phot…
View article: Investigating the performance of biodiesel-diesel blend coupled with green-synthesized CaO nanorods for compression ignition engines
Investigating the performance of biodiesel-diesel blend coupled with green-synthesized CaO nanorods for compression ignition engines Open
Present research shows that green preparation and application of calcium oxide nanorods (CaO NRs) boost the competence of the compression ignition (CI) engine and reduce detrimental emissions. CaO NRs were synthesized in an aqueous solutio…
View article: Sustainable MgO Nanocatalyst Additives for Boosting Performance and Mitigating Emissions of Used Cooking Oil Biodiesel–Diesel Blends in Compression Ignition Engines
Sustainable MgO Nanocatalyst Additives for Boosting Performance and Mitigating Emissions of Used Cooking Oil Biodiesel–Diesel Blends in Compression Ignition Engines Open
With conventional fuels dwindling and emissions rising, there is a necessity to develop and assess innovative substitute fuel for compression ignition (CI) engines. This study investigates the potential of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticl…
View article: Development in desalination and wastewater treatment: state of the art challenges, role of solar energy, and recommendations
Development in desalination and wastewater treatment: state of the art challenges, role of solar energy, and recommendations Open
Water purification is crucial to ensure the availability of safe and clean water for protecting human health and helping in a sustainable environment. This review explicitly provides an overview of the major developments related to seawate…
View article: Impact of lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) linkages on cellulose pyrolysis chemistry
Impact of lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) linkages on cellulose pyrolysis chemistry Open
The prevalence of covalent lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) bonds likely foster inter-moiety reaction pathways, marked by significant kinetic and thermochemical barriers in the intra-moiety cellulose decomposition within LCC.
View article: Pore volume and surface diffusion model to characterize batch adsorption of Cu(II) over chemically modified <i>Cucurbita moschata</i> biosorbent: simulation using gPROMS
Pore volume and surface diffusion model to characterize batch adsorption of Cu(II) over chemically modified <i>Cucurbita moschata</i> biosorbent: simulation using gPROMS Open
This work describes the successful application of the pore volume and surface diffusion (PVSD) model characterizing the batch adsorption of Cu(II) on a chemically modified Cucurbita moschata biosorbent. The PVSD model captures the convecti…
View article: Two-dimensional Based Hybrid Materials for Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 Into Hydrocarbon Fuels
Two-dimensional Based Hybrid Materials for Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 Into Hydrocarbon Fuels Open
The rising level of anthropogenic carbon dioxide in the atmosphere drives researchers to look for promising techniques to convert CO2 into useful end products, such as fuel. The artificial conversion of CO2 using photocatalysts has gained …
View article: Investigating the performance of functionalized and pristine graphene oxide impregnated Nexar™ nanocomposite membranes for PEM fuel cell
Investigating the performance of functionalized and pristine graphene oxide impregnated Nexar™ nanocomposite membranes for PEM fuel cell Open
Membranes are considered a key component for PEM fuel cell performance. Numerous fluorinated and non-fluorinated hydrocarbon materials are explored as PEM membranes; however, new membrane materials are still being quested to overcome their…
View article: Nano-sized mesoporous biochar derived from biomass pyrolysis as electrochemical energy storage supercapacitor
Nano-sized mesoporous biochar derived from biomass pyrolysis as electrochemical energy storage supercapacitor Open
Energy storage is essential to conserve and deliver energy to end-user with continuity and durability. A sustainable energy supply with minimal process losses requires cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy storage material. In…
View article: Predicting Conduction Heat Flux through Macrolayer in Nucleate Pool Boiling
Predicting Conduction Heat Flux through Macrolayer in Nucleate Pool Boiling Open
In the current work, the heat flux in nucleate pool boiling has been predicted using the macrolayer and latent heat evaporation model. The wall superheat (ΔT) and macrolayer thickness (δ) are the parameters considered for predicting the he…
View article: Energy Saving through Efficient BOG Prediction and Impact of Static Boil-off-Rate in Full Containment-Type LNG Storage Tank
Energy Saving through Efficient BOG Prediction and Impact of Static Boil-off-Rate in Full Containment-Type LNG Storage Tank Open
Boil-off gas (BOG) from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank depends on the amount of heat leakage however, its assessment often relies on the static value of the boil-off rate (BOR) suggested by the LNG tank vendors that over/under …
View article: Effect of Temperature and Transport on the Yield and Composition of Pyrolysis-Derived Bio-Oil from Glucose
Effect of Temperature and Transport on the Yield and Composition of Pyrolysis-Derived Bio-Oil from Glucose Open
The fast pyrolysis of biomass forms bio-oil, char, and light noncondensable gases. Bio-oil is the desired product in context of converting biomass to biofuel. The effect of temperature on bio-oil yield and composition is anticipated to be …
View article: Vacuum pyrolysed biochar for soil amendment
Vacuum pyrolysed biochar for soil amendment Open
Biochar, a highly carbonaceous charred organic material obtained from biomass conversion can be deliberately applied as a conditioner/ amender in order to improve soil quality and associated environmental services. Napier grass (Pennisetum…
View article: Vacuum pyrolysed biochar for soil amendment
Vacuum pyrolysed biochar for soil amendment Open
Biochar, a highly carbonaceous charred organic material obtained from biomass conversion can be deliberately applied as a conditioner/amender in order to improve soil quality and associated environmental services. Napier grass (Pennisetum …