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Effect of humidity on the electrical properties of the silver polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposites
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
Polymer-metal nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical, optical, electrical, dielectric, and antimicrobial properties are currently in high demand for many industrial applications. Here, we study and present the effect of ...
Novel electroless deposited corrosion — resistant and anti-bacterial NiP–TiNi nanocomposite coatings
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
From acidic NiP electroless bath, the co-deposition of TiNi nanoparticles in the NiP matrix to form novel NiP-TiNi nanocomposite coatings (NCCs) on top of API X100 carbon steel using several concentrations of TiNi nanoparticles ...
Prediction of performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine fuelled with waste biomass pyrolysis oil using response surface methodology
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Advanced third generation biofuels like pyrolysis oil generated from waste biomass paves way for a cleaner and sustainable environment. An experimental-cum-statistical analysis was performed with the aim of determining the ...
Recent developments in air-trapped superhydrophobic and liquid-infused slippery surfaces for anti-icing application
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article Review)
Anti-icing coating is one of the recent hot topics in industrial applications as well as from the academic viewpoint. Icing is one of the major problem on various substrates such as glass windows in buildings as well as ...
Effects of superelastic nano-NiTi additions on electroless Ni –P coating properties under bending
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
Electroless Ni –P-nano-NiTi composite coatings have been shown to toughen the brittle Ni –P matrix through transformation toughening, crack bridging and deflection, and micro-cracking. In this study, electroless Ni –P-nano-NiTi ...
Investigation and performance analysis of water-diesel emulsion for improvement of performance and emission characteristics of partially premixed charge compression ignition (PPCCI) diesel engines
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Partially premixed charge compression ignition (PPCCI) engine is a promising technique as compared with the conventional diesel engine. The present research paper shows the use of water-diesel emulsion at varying concentrations ...
Optimization of magnesium recovery from reject brine for reuse in desalination post-treatment
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
In this work, the recovery of magnesium from desalination reject brine through reaction with ammonia has been evaluated and statistically optimized using response surface methodology. The process is based on precipitation ...
Investigating the impact of dynamic merge control strategies on driving behavior on rural and urban expressways – A driving simulator study
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Harsh decelerations and abrupt lane changes of drivers on the outer expressway lane in response to merging platoon vehicles from on-ramps increase the crash- and congestion risk on expressways. Several merge control ...
Speed perception and actual speed in a driving simulator and real-world: A validation study
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Background: Driving simulators have become an effective research tool in traffic safety, but the validity of results obtained in simulated environments remains a debated issue of high importance. Objective: The objective ...
The relation between driving errors and executive functioning in intellectually able young novice drivers with autism
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Driving is a complex, goal-directed task. ASD can be related to impairments in executive functioning (EF), which may interfere with driving. This study aimed to investigate (1) if 16 young novice drivers with ASD exhibited ...