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Tunable thermal rectification and negative differential thermal resistance in gas-filled nanostructure with mechanically-controllable nanopillars
(Science Press, 2022-04-29)In this study, by using the nonequilibrium molecular dynamics and the kinetic theory, we examine the tailored nanoscale thermal transport via a gas-filled nanogap structure with mechanically-controllable nanopillars in one ... -
Fabrication of hydrophobic PLA filaments for additive manufacturing
(Springer, 2022-04-29)There is an ever-greater need for self-cleaning and water-repelling properties of hydrophobic materials at this time in history, mainly due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the fabrication ... -
Impact of nanomaterials on human health: a review
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2022-04-23)Nanomaterials are now widely used in various industries such as automotive, biomedical, cosmetics, defense, energy, and electronics, due to their unique properties. However, this ubiquitous presence of nanomaterials in the ... -
Effects of acid treatment on the recovery of outdated resin-impregnated composite fibers
(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2022-04-26)Purpose The composites industry is constantly being formed by myriad forces—technologies, markets, people- all encouraging innovative ways to apply carbon, Kevlar®, and glass fiber composites to produce vital parts for a ... -
Discovery and prediction capabilities in metal-based nanomaterials: An overview of the application of machine learning techniques and some recent advances
(Elsevier, 2022-04-01)The application of machine learning (ML) techniques to metal-based nanomaterials has contributed greatly to understanding the interaction of nanoparticles, properties prediction, and new materials discovery. However, the ... -
Improving the saline water evaporation rates using highly conductive carbonaceous materials under infrared light for improved freshwater production
(Elsevier, 2022-06-01)Because of the growing population and scarcity of limited freshwater resources, one out of three people in the world do not have access to safe drinking water today; thus, there is an urgent need to address this global ... -
Impact of nanomaterials on human health: a review
(Springer, 2022-04-23)Nanomaterials are now widely used in various industries such as automotive, biomedical, cosmetics, defense, energy, and electronics, due to their unique properties. However, this ubiquitous presence of nanomaterials in the ... -
Effects of acid treatment on the recovery of outdated resin-impregnated composite fibers
(Springer, 2022-04-26)Purpose The composites industry is constantly being formed by myriad forces—technologies, markets, people- all encouraging innovative ways to apply carbon, Kevlar®, and glass fiber composites to produce vital parts for a ... -
Designing and manufacturing of portable nanofiber systems for continuous water supplies in water-scarce locations
(IEEE, 2022-03-18)Water scarcity has become a challenging issue since it is extremely essential in our daily life. Lack of pure water in developing countries has marred human life and created various problems related to health, such as ... -
Investigating the effects of carbon-based nanofluids on the interfacial evaporation of salt water under infrared light
(Elsevier, 2022-08-05)Among the numerous alternatives to solving global water scarcity, carbon-based nanoparticles seem to be the likely preference for obtaining fresh water, due to their thermal conductivity, affordability, and effectiveness. ... -
Structural analysis and wear behavior of different graphite-based brushes for aircraft starter generator application
(Springer, 2021-01-08)This research project focuses on the interrelationship between the rigidity, wear rate, and heat generation of three carbon brushes within a 399-Amp starter generator. The suggested technique is intended to substitute the ... -
Process mapping of additively-manufactured metallic wicks through surrogate modeling
(ASME, 2022-01-25)Tailored wick structures are essential to develop efficient two-phase thermal management systems in various engineering applications, however, manufacturing a geometrically-complex wick is challenging using conventional ... -
A lumped parameter model to describe the electromechanics of mesoscale droplets
(AIP Publishing, 2022-02-04)An understanding of droplet electromechanics will advance the development of droplet-based technologies, such as lab-on-chip platforms, precision additive manufacturing tools, and fluid property sensors. To describe the ... -
Enhanced wickability of single-columnar, non-uniform pore-size wick using Lattice Boltzmann method
(Elsevier, 2022-03-08)Optimal wick designs are essential to develop high heat flux two-phase thermal management systems in various applications including miniaturized power electronics, energy, high power battery, and spacecraft systems, as ... -
Reverse engineering of aerospace components utilizing additive manufacturing technology
(Springer, 2022-01-01)Using conventional manufacturing methods for product development typically involves a relatively long lead time and cost, especially for obsolete, worn-out, or broken parts. Reverse engineering is a preferred solution for ... -
Review: Surface orientation effects on Pool-boiling with plain and enhanced surfaces
(Elsevier, 2022-03-05)A Pool Boiling (PB) is crucial to safe and efficient operations in various applications such as thermoelectric power conversion, refrigeration, electronics, transportation, microfluidics, biomedical engineering, metallurgical ... -
Modal analysis and improvement of lightweight wings for micro air vehicle (MAV) applications
(Springer Nature, 2022-01-08)Micro air vehicles (MAVs) are small portable flying machines designed to perform some specific tasks. Presently, the MAVs are being highly considered in applications like defense, security, environment protection, wildlife ... -
Technical and economic feasibility assessment of hybrid renewable energy system at Kenyan institutional building: A case study
(Elsevier, 2021-12-30)This study focused on the technical and economic feasibility assessment of hybrid renewable energy system for powering institutional building in Kenya – a case study of the School of Engineering, University of Nairobi. The ... -
Electrochemical nitrogen reduction: an intriguing but challenging quest
(Elsevier, 2022-02)Ammonia plays an indispensable role in global agroeconomics, chemical industries, energy carriers, and other diverse applications. To meet the demand for ammonia in these roles, the artificial synthesis of ammonia has ... -
Drone strike analysis on windshield of a helicopter using finite element method
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Mid-air collisions of manned rotorcrafts with Unmanned Arial Systems (UASs) or drones, are a major risk to helicopters as they may result in significant loss of human life, injuries, and property damages. The current ...
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