Development of structural–functional integrated concrete with macro-encapsulated PCM for thermal energy storage

SA Memon, H Cui, TY Lo, Q Li - Applied energy, 2015 - Elsevier
In this research, we prepared macro-encapsulated paraffin-lightweight aggregate (LWA) for
the development of structural–functional integrated normal weight aggregate concrete …

Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructures and investigation of their photocatalytic and bactericidal applications

MH Kahsay, A Tadesse, D RamaDevi, N Belachew… - RSC …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
We report a facile one-pot green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures using
aqueous leaf extract of Dolichos Lablab L. as the reducing and capping agent. The optical …

[HTML][HTML] Batch adsorption of indigo carmine on activated carbon prepared from sawdust: a comparative study and optimization of operating conditions using Response …

S Bhowmik, V Chakraborty, P Das - Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021 - Elsevier
Raw sawdust was used to prepare two chemically activated carbon—one after treating with
Ortho-phosphoric acid and another using sodium hydroxide. The adsorbents thus prepared …

The Antibacterial Activities and Characterizations of Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, and Their Coated with Alginate Derived from Fucus vesiculosus

RA Hamouda, AA Alharbi, MM Al-Tuwaijri… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Zinc oxide nanoparticles have many advantages for nano-biotechnologists due to their
intense biomedical applications. ZnO-NPs are used as antibacterial agents, which influence …

Degradation of polyurethane by bacterium isolated from soil and assessment of polyurethanolytic activity of a Pseudomonas putida strain

YH Peng, Y Shih, YC Lai, YZ Liu, YT Liu… - … Science and Pollution …, 2014 - Springer
The increasing usage and the persistence of polyester polyurethane (PU) generate
significant sources of environmental pollution. The effective and environmental friendly …

Development of composite PCMs by incorporation of paraffin into various building materials

SA Memon, W Liao, S Yang, H Cui, SFA Shah - Materials, 2015 - mdpi.com
In this research, we focused on the development of composite phase-change materials
(CPCMs) by incorporation of a paraffin through vacuum impregnation in widely used …

Adsorption of sulfonamide antibiotic onto activated carbon prepared from an agro-industrial by-product as low-cost adsorbent: Equilibrium, thermodynamic, and kinetic …

S Aslan, M Şirazi - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2020 - Springer
Olive pomace (OP) is an agricultural by-product of the olive oil production process. Olive oil
mills generate a huge amount of OP that has adverse impacts on the environment due to its …

Antibacterial Properties of Rose Bengal Conjugated to Hyaluronic Acid

M Atrash, I Hovor, Y Gurianov, M Barel… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Dental diseases, including conditions affecting oral structures, have become more common
due to unhealthy lifestyle choices. Traditional antibiotic treatments face challenges related to …

Development of structural thermal energy storage concrete using paraffin intruded lightweight aggregate with nano-refined modified encapsulation paste layer

S Afgan, RA Khushnood, SA Memon, N Iqbal - Construction and Building …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nano-refined epoxy paste is formulated using the optimum fractions of nano-silica fume and
graphite powder to effectively encapsulate the aggregate storing phase change materials …

Shielding encapsulation to enhance fire endurance of phase change materials in energy-efficient concrete

MF Saleem, W Khaliq, RA Khushnood, M Rizwan… - Fire Technology, 2023 - Springer
Phase change materials (PCMs) are latent heat storage materials that can store a large
amount of thermal energy while changing their phase and are usually incorporated into …