Materials Proceedings, Volume 17, Issue 1

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The demand for energy is gradually increasing; governments are looking for affordable and long-lasting solutions. Hydropower is crucial for addressing this issue. Low-head hydropower stations are necessary in certain regions due to their geographical...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have rapidly become a hot area of research in the photovoltaic field due to their (e.g., 26.2%), ease of fabrication, and low cost. Over the last decade the electron transport layer (ETL) has been one of the most critica...

This research delves into asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) design, utilizing activated carbon from bamboo poles (AC) and electrodeposited polyaniline (PANI) on nickel foam (NF) as key active components. The composite electrode formed from AC and PANI...

The present work is on the synthesis and investigation of the structural, optical, and optoelectrical properties of NbSe₂ as an efficient material for energy conversion applications. The liquid phase exfoliation method was employed for the synthesis...

Rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as strategic elements. Due to their unique electronic and magnetic properties, REEs have extensive applications in modern-day technologies. Two aspects make the supply chain of REEs very critical: first, more t...

The present study was conducted to develop highly ordered facile TiO₂ nanotubes (TiNTs) at two different applied voltages using two-step electrochemical anodization for the application in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The nanotube fabrication i...

Lignin, a paper and pulp industry waste product, has attracted significant attention in recent years as a promising sustainable material for high-end energy applications. Herein, we examine lignin as a potential material for ionic thermoelectric hydr...

This study presents a solar-powered parabolic dish desalination system with a solar tracking system and conical receiver. It efficiently transforms solar radiation into heat and evaporates saltwater, producing fresh water. The system is sustainable a...

A sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, cow dung is a renewable energy source that might considerably lower carbon emissions. By modifying its characteristics, such as its gross calorific value (GCV), it could be utilized as a flexible and effecti...

Nuclear power plays a significant role in fulfilling the energy needs of Pakistan and its share in the total energy mix has increased from 4.7% to 8.8% in the past seven years. As per the Pakistan energy outlook report (2021–2030), this share i...

Herein, two commercially available spiral-wound nanofiltration (NF) and reverse-osmosis (RO) membrane elements were tested for aqueous ammonium nitrate salt separation. The effect of feed concentration and salt rejection as a function of transmembran...

All inorganic perovskite colloidal nano crystals are an emerging class of optoelectronic materials. However, their colloidal and structural stability during isolation and washing are major hurdles for their commercial application. Their intrinsic che...

The 6th Conference on Emerging Materials and Processes (CEMP 2023) was held on 22–23 November 2023, at the School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan “ht...

Energy is the primary concern of the modern era and the requirement of energy is being increased day by day; energy resources are not sufficiently available for sustainable development. It is crucial to generate affordable and pollution-free sources...

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have the potential to generate electricity under sunlight at a low cost. In this study, the influence of active layer thickness, defect density, temperature and the presence of reflective coating is studied for the structur...

Due to growing industrialization and population increase, water scarcity is becoming a major global concern. Desalination is often regarded as a potential solution to the worldwide water crisis; however, due to rising prices and energy usage, desalin...

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through carbon capture and conversion to fuel and other useful products is a focus of recent research. Among all fuels, CO₂ to methanol stands out for its efficiency and promise. To make the CO₂-to-methanol (CT...

This study investigates the flow of a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Maxwell fluid over a stretching sheet using a Darcy-Forchheimer (DF) model. We employ numerical analysis with a copper (Cu) nanofluid suspended in water, considering Cattaneo–Chris...

Photosensitizers have been used for years to treat or diagnose several oncological diseases. In this research, we evaluate Rhodamine (Rh-640 perchlorate), a second-generation photosensitizer’s mediated preliminary photodynamic effects. To inves...

Life on Earth is being affected daily by the enormous amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, due to the utilization of fossil fuels to produce energy for almost everything. Many researchers have been working for the development of new clean and sustain...

Heat carried upward by atmospheric convection produces mechanical energy. An atmospheric vortex engine (AVE) uses a synthetic tornado-like vortex to capture mechanical energy from upward heat convection. The vortex is created by tangentially introduc...

To enhance the overall performance of perovskite solar cells, the quality of the electron transport layer (ETL) held significant importance. Zinc oxide (ZnO) emerged as highly promising due to its exceptional optical and electrical characteristics. T...

Global demand for cumene is rising day by day due to its broad applications in the production of numerous types of polymers like nylon-6, epoxy resins, and polycarbonates. Efforts to enhance process design and operation efficiency are ongoing. Howeve...

In this current work, we assume the mathematical modelling of non-Newtonian time-dependent hybrid nanoparticles via a cylindrical stenosis artery. In this work, blood is used as a base fluid, and the nanoparticles (copper and aluminum oxide) of cylin...

Phase change materials, such as paraffin waxes, have recently been introduced in surface science. Paraffin-based slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (P-SLIPSs) provide switchable wettability and various adhesion states. Herein, P-SLIPSs were fabr...

Sulfur recovery units are integral to the oil and gas industry, addressing the release of hazardous gases, particularly hydrogen sulfide. These units facilitate the conversion of H₂S into elemental sulfur, aligning with stringent environmental regula...

Water is a crucial component of human existence. The earth’s hydrosphere is composed mostly of saline water. Membrane distillation is a process that ensures desalination as a low-pollution and resource-stable technique. Traditional techniques s...

The presence of chemicals, heavy metals, and colorants from textile effluents in water represent a significant health risk. To address this, a range of treatment methods, including ion exchange, membrane processes, physicochemical approaches, and bio...

In this study, an intelligent system was developed for the real-time monitoring of methanol conversion from the direct hydrogenation of CO₂ under the effect of uncertainty in process conditions. The modeling and simulation of methanol synthesis were...