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Application of geopolymers synthesized from incinerated municipal solid waste ashes for the removal of cationic dye from water
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)In this study, municipal solid waste bottom ash (MSW-BA) and fly ash (MSW-FA) were used as a source of aluminosilicate to prepare geopolymer (GEO) adsorbents (GEO-MSWBA and GEO-MSWFA) for the removal of methylene blue (MB) ... -
Application of graph-theoretic approach for the evaluation of lean-six-sigma (LSS) critical-success-factors (CSFs) facilitating quality-audits in Indian small & medium enterprises (SMEs)
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: One of the major challenges for developing countries is the lack of mechanisms for the evaluation of critical success factors (CSFs) of quality initiatives, which hampers the journey toward sustainability. Lean ... -
Application of Green Polymeric Nanocomposites for Enhanced Oil Recovery by Spontaneous Imbibition from Carbonate Reservoirs
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This study experimentally investigates the effect of green polymeric nanoparticles on the interfacial tension (IFT) and wettability of carbonate reservoirs to effectively change the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) parameters. ... -
Application of Homotopy Perturbation Method to Singularly Perturbed Volterra Integral Equations
( Asian Network for Scientific Information , 2008 , Article)In this study, the Homotopy-Perturbation Method (HPM) proposed by J.-H. He is adopted for solving singularly perturbed Volterra integral equations (SVIEs). Three numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness ... -
Application of homotopy-perturbation method to fractional IVPs
( Elsevier , 2008 , Article)Fractional initial-value problems (fIVPs) arise from many fields of physics and play a very important role in various branches of science and engineering. Finding accurate and efficient methods for solving fIVPs has become ... -
Application of hybrid framework to facilitate lean six sigma implementation: a manufacturing company case experience
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)This study aims to propose a hybrid framework for lean six sigma (LSS) based on the prioritisation of barriers and solution approaches, to facilitate hassles free applications for handling the challenges of wastes reduction ... -
Application of i-SDT for safer flare management operation
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2019 , Article)Utilizing unburn flare streams in a safe way represents one of the key challenges during flare alternatives implementation. Most of the time, process safety is considered on a supplemental basis after accomplishing a ... -
Application of integral equations to simulating local fields in carbon nanotube reinforced composites
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)We consider the steady heat conduction problem within a thermal isotropic and homogeneous square ring composite reinforced by nonoverlapping and randomly distributed carbon nanotubes (CNTs). We treat the CNTs as rigid line ... -
Application of Li-, Mg-, Ba-, Sr-, Ca-, and Sn-doped ceria for solar-driven thermochemical conversion of carbon dioxide
( Springer , 2020 , Article)The redox reactivity of the Li-, Mg-, Ca-, Sr-, Ba-, and Sn-doped ceria (Ce0.9A0.1O2−δ) toward thermochemical CO2 splitting is investigated. Proposed Ce0.9A0.1O2−δ materials are prepared via co-precipitation of the hydroxide ... -
Application of low-fermenting yeast Lachancea thermotolerans for the control of toxigenic fungi Aspergillus parasiticus, Penicillium verrucosum and Fusarium graminearum and their mycotoxins
( MDPI , 2018 , Article)© 2018 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Mycotoxins are important contaminants of food and feed. In this study, low fermenting yeast (Lachancea thermotolerans) and its derivatives were applied against ... -
Application of magnetic nanoparticles for the removal of oil from oil-in-water emulsion: Regeneration/reuse of spent particles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The recovery of oil from produced water (PW) is integral for minimizing energy resource loses and creating an appropriate treatment method for a sustainable environment. In this study, Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Fe-MNP) ... -
Application of MALDI-TOF MS for identification of environmental bacteria: A review
( Academic Press , 2022 , Article)Bacteria play a variety of roles in the environment. They maintain the balance in the ecosystem and provide different ecosystem services such as in biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, biodegradation of toxic pollutants, ... -
Application of Metastructures for Targeted Low-Frequency Vibration Suppression in Plates
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Purpose We present an approach that combines finite element analysis and genetic algorithms to find the optimal configuration of local resonators created in the host structure to suppress their vibration in a target ... -
Application of Metastructures for Targeted Low-Frequency Vibration Suppression in Plates
(2022 , Software)In this paper, we present an approach that combines finite element analysis and genetic algorithms to find the optimal configuration of local resonators created in the host structure to suppress their vibration in a target ... -
Application of microalgae in wastewater treatment: simultaneous nutrient removal and carbon dioxide bio-fixation for biofuel feedstock production
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)The release of organic and inorganic pollutants generated from domestic, agricultural, and industrial water activities can have a serious impact on the environment. Conventional treatment processes (primary and secondary) ... -
Application of natural compounds–based gold nanoparticles for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in an anemic mouse model: Formulation of a novel drug from relationship between the nanotechnology and hematology sciences
( Wiley , 2020 , Article)© 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. From time immemorial, people have tried to treat several diseases using natural compounds, including plants. Recently, researchers proposed that plants and herbal nanoparticles possess many ... -
Application of Ni and Cu nanoparticles in transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Ti-6Al-4V and Mg-AZ31 alloys
( Springer US , 2014 , Article)The transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Ti-6Al-4V alloy to a Mg-AZ31 alloy was performed using an electrodeposited Ni coating containing a dispersion of Ni and Cu nanoparticles. Bond formation was attributed to two ... -
Application of nucleic acid amplification tests in managing COVID-19 pandemic
( Danylo Halytskyi Lviv National Medical University , 2020 , Article)Background. COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of sensitive and specific tests that would be cost-efficient, fast and scalable. There are more than 200 COVID-19 detection tests available worldwide, with every ... -
Application of Petri nets towards improved utilization of machines in job shop manufacturing environments
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the use of Petri nets in a job shop setup for the improvement in the utilization of machines. Design/methodology/approach - The study discusses concepts such as reachable ... -
Application of Pineapple Leaves as Adsorbents for Removal of Rose Bengal from Wastewater: Process Optimization Operating Face-Centered Central Composite Design (FCCCD)
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Adsorptive removal of rose bengal (RB) from contaminated water samples was approached using pineapple leaves (PAL). Three adsorbents were utilized for that purpose; raw pineapple leaves (RPAL) and the thermally activated ...