A tremendous amount of research is going on to improve the properties of the green composites to compete with conventional composites [...]
Corn is an example of an agricultural grain with a specific combustibility level and can promote smoldering fires during storage. This paper conducts an experimental design to numerically evaluate how three parameters, namely particle size, moisture,...
Oral lyophilizates are intended for application to the oral cavity or for dispersing in water. The purposes of this research were: (i) to set up the quality by design approach in the development of oral lyophilizates for drug incorporation; and (ii)...
Quality control is considered a critical aspect of plastic materials in the injection molding process. Two types of deformations occur during the injection molding process, namely, volumetric shrinkage and warpage. This study aims to optimize the war...
In this paper, an investigation of the load-dependent wear behavior of copper-free semi-metallic brake material is presented. The experiments were conducted in ambient thermal settings with varying sliding velocities (3.141 m/s, 2.09 m/s, and 1.047 m...
The potential of carbon capture and storage to provide a low carbon fossil-fueled power generation sector that complements the continuously growing renewable sector is becoming ever more apparent. An optimization of a post combustion capture unit emp...
Customized foot orthoses are widely used to manage plantar pressure and improve structural support in children with hereditary spastic paraparesis. However, the combined biomechanical effects of insole design parameters remain insufficiently quantifi...
In this paper, a method to predict near-field magnetic shielding effectiveness (NSE) of ferrite sheets is proposed by measuring their relative permeability. The NSE prediction for ferrite sheets is developed using eight regression models based on hig...
Flux activated tungsten inert gas (ATIG) welding is a variant of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process with high production efficiency, high quality, low energy consumption, and low cost. The study of activating flux mechanism by increasing weld p...
In the context of ecological sustainability, this study focuses on the effect of variables of pasture fibers on the thermal properties of slag bricks made from a green recyclable material. This experiment uses slag as the binder, sand as the aggregat...
The objectives of the research were to develop synthesis and estimation of each factor on carbon dioxide adsorption of advanced functional zeolite NaY material derived from bagasse ash and rice husk ash with different crystallization temperatures and...
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Through public health studies, specifically on child obesity modeling, research scholars have been attempting to identify the factors affecting obesity using suitable statistical techniques. In recent years, regression, structural equation modeling (...
This study addresses a gap in the literature by simultaneously optimizing noise reduction and structural integrity in silencer design. A novel silencer model offering advantages over conventional designs was developed. In the first phase, the initial...
The demand for cement has significantly increased, growing by 8% in the year 2022 and by a further 12% in 2023. It is highly anticipated that this trend will continue, and it will result in significant growth by 2030. However, cement production is hi...
Increasing regulatory demands are forcing the pharmaceutical industry to invest its available resources carefully. This is especially challenging for small- and middle-sized companies. Computer simulation software like FlexSim allows one to explore v...
Traditionally, studies on the power generation performance analysis of the photovoltaic (PV) modules used in building-integrated PV (BIPV) systems have been based on computer simulations and actual experiments with constraints, resulting in the resul...
The goal of the project was to monitor PM0.1 to PM10 levels in one of the four rooms in a four-bed building for a period of one month using a low cost in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The data collected during this period wer...
The objective of this research is to find the effectiveness factor of the catalyst particles for the most favorable conditions of the phthalic anhydride production in a fixed bed reactor, with the aim of achieving the highest rate of phthalic anhydri...
In this paper, the response surface methodology (RSM) is used to predict the flashover voltage of a cap and pin 1512L insulator used by SONELGAZ Algerian Power Company (SPE). The pollution and conductivity are studied using a two-level central compos...
The intricate nature of ships and floating structures presents a significant challenge for ship designers when determining suitable structural dimensions for maritime applications. This study addresses a critical research gap by focusing on a three-c...
The paper aimed to investigate the losses on the manufacturing flow of an aesthetic veneer factory, in order to know their value and to take measures to limit or use them efficiently. For the analysis, the oak species (Quercus robur) was taken into a...
In this work, various textile fabrics were coated with silicone and fluorocarbon-based resins by photo-curing using ultraviolet irradiation. A great number of large fabric samples were impregnated by padding with commercial finishing agents and then...
Juglans regia barks contain a diversity of phenolic compounds. Two of the most important groups of phenolic compounds are tannins, and flavonoids. These latter, possess different antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. This pape...
In this paper, the influence of steel type, inhibitor concentration, and time on the inhibitory effect of dandelion root extract in a 4% HCl solution was investigated. Two types of steel of known composition were used, and the inhibitory effect was m...
Batch desorption experiments of methylene blue (MB) dye from a clay adsorbent coating were carried out to evaluate the maximum desorption conditions. Combination of thermal and chemical regeneration techniques were used for the desorption process. Th...
Design of experiments (DOE) methodology was used to identify and optimize factors that influence the degree of functionalization (polycarboxylation) of WS2 INTs via a modified acidic Vilsmeier–Haack reagent. The six factors investigated were reaction...
The paper discusses selected statistical methods enabling the effective assessment of the influence of selected factors on the efficiency of the assembly process of RF systems. The considerations were carried out on the example of the investigations...
At the time of writing, more than 22 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide, and at least 770 thousand deaths. Under the pressure of the pandemic, promoting global mobility has become an emerging issue in higher education settings. Al...
The blasting technique has been broadly utilized to prepare new surfaces for painting, engraving, etc., in industry. In fact, the minimization of the cleaning cost system is essential. However, the knowledge of this technique in terms of optimization...
3D printing is increasingly used in industrial practice as an important additive technology. Both the choice of material and the printing parameters play a critical role in the mechanical and physical characteristics of parts 3D printing parameters p...
The dyeing industry is considered one of the most polluting industries. Thus, several researchers have focused on studying the possibilities of natural textile dyeing. The objective of this paper was to optimize the microwave extraction process for J...
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is one of the layer-based technologies that fall under the umbrella term “Additive Manufacturing”, where the desired part is created through the successive layer-by-layer addition process with high accurac...
Multi-cell hexagonal tubes have been applied in a wide range of industries. The present study investigates strengthening a single regular hexagonal tube under a dynamic axial load with three different geometrical shapes. The results are then compared...
The mixed convection flow with thermal characteristics of a water-based Cu-Al2O3 hybrid nanofluid towards a vertical and permeable wedge was numerically and statistically analyzed in this study. The governing model was constructed using physical and...
A commercial polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane was employed to separate the soluble toluene compounds (C7H8) from an aqueous solution via the pervaporation (PV) process. The performance and the efficacy of the PDMS PV membrane were evaluated throu...
Aluminum powder with different C and C–Cu mixtures powders were fabricated by powder metallurgy, using high-energy mechanical milling as a pre-treatment of powders. To evaluate the combined effect of the C–Cu mixture and the process conditions, such...
In the current study, an optimization process of powder-mixed electrical discharge machining (PMEDM) process when machining cylindrically shaped parts made of hardened 90CrSi steel is reported. In this study, SiC powder was mixed into the Diel MS 700...
This work analyzed the nutrient dynamics (2011–2022) and discharge (2005–2022) for the Bahlui River at four distinctive locations: Parcovaci—a dam-protected area that has been untouched by agriculture or urbanization; Belcesti&mdash...
In recent decades, there has been an upsurge in focus on the extraction of pyrite from sulfide ore deposits due to its vital role in the process of metal extraction and environmental management. This study explores the flotation behavior of pyrite in...
Atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) is one of the most efficient processes for the preparation of yttrium oxide (Y2O3) ceramic coatings. Changing the spraying process parameters can significantly improve the microstructure and enhance the coating prope...
This study aims to develop a methodology to describe and predict the statistical characteristics of individual ore particles in terms of length, width, height, volume, mass, area, circularity, aspect ratio, density, and porosity. The mean value, stan...
Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff. is a medicinal species native to Iran. The goal of this research was to determine the environmental factors important for the distribution of K. doratissima in Iran using BMLR modeling. Six random transects were est...
Background: The Box–Behnken design of experiments (BBD) is a statistical modelling technique that allows the determination of the significant factors in developing nanoparticles (NPs) using a limited number of runs. It also allows the predictio...
The naphtha recovery unit (NRU) is an integral part of the processes used in the oil sands industry for bitumen extraction. The principle role of the NRU is to recover naphtha from the tailings for reuse in this process. This process is energy-intens...
This study aims to develop a novel, original and multifunctional lawnmower through reviews of patent literature, research literature and variants of existing lawnmowers. After a detailed conceptualisation process, Autodesk Inventor (version 2019) is...
The use of bio-based and biodegradable matrix materials in fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) is an approach to reduce the consumption of fossil resources and the amount of polymer waste. This study aims to assess the influence of the process parameter...
During the anaerobic digestion (AD) of fruit and vegetable waste (FVW), excessive particle size reduction can lead to the overproduction and inhibition of methanogenic microorganisms. This paper presents an in-depth analysis through experimental assa...
This study aims to propose a central composite design (CCD) combined with response surface methodology (RSM) to create a statistical experimental design. A new parametric optimization of entropy generation is presented. The flow behavior of magnetohy...
The nasal route of administration can bypass the blood–brain barrier in order to obtain a higher concentration in the brain, thus offering a feasible alternative route of administration for diseases associated with the central nervous system. T...
Additive manufacturing (AM), a 3D printing technique that manufactures components by sequential addition of powder, has massively reshaped the manufacturing and engineering sectors from batch production to manufacturing customized, innovative, state-...
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