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1309 articles for “Efficiency”
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Intelligent Approaches to Functional Material Development
Abstract: By empowering systems to carry out tasks like decision-making and problem-solving that call for human-like intellect, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing technology. A key enabler of this progress is functional materials, designed through materials engineering to meet the needs of high-performance technologies like semiconductors, sensors, and memory storage. These materials are vital in ensuring AI systems operate efficiently by providing the computational power, energy efficiency, and sensory capabilities required. The …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Plant-Drive Natural Fiber Reinforced ThermoplasticComposites by Film Stacking Method
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have a long history of being significant in a variety of applications because of their exceptional specific strength and modulus. An alternative to synthetic polymers that pollute the environment is provided by thermoplastic and vetiver fiber (VF) composites. In comparison to conventional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber), natural fibers (such as banana, sisal, coir, jute, vetiver, flax, hemp, and kenaf) have the following benefits: they …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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A Review on Nanotechnology for Catalysis and Solar Energy Conversion
Abstract: This roadmap on Nanotechnology for Catalysis and Solar Energy Conversion focuses on theapplication of nanotechnology in addressing the current challenges of energy conversion: ‘highefficiency, stability, safety, and the potential for low-cost/scalable manufacturing.Solar-to-fuel conversion involves using nanotechnology to improve the efficiency and effectivenessof converting solar energy into chemical fuels. Solar Water Splitting Nanotechnology is applied toenhance the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using solar energy. SolarPhotovoltaics The roadmap …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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CERTIFICATION AND RATING SYSTEMS OF GREEN BUILDINGS
Abstract: Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better sitting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — taking into account every aspect of the complete building life cycle. Green Building also refers to Design and construction practices that significantly reduce, or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Desizing of Cotton Fabrics With Enzymes for Improved Performance
Abstract: Desizing of cotton substrates with Amylase enzymes has been practiced since long time and is commercially successful. Amylases convert the water insoluble starches, used during sizing operation for enhancing the performance of the warp yarns, into water soluble products which are removed during subsequent washing. The use of enzymes for desizing is quite safe for the cotton substrates and do not cause any detrimental effect on the cotton cellulose unlike …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Biomass Gasification in a Bubbling Fluidized Bed Reactor
Abstract: The effect of secondary airflow rate and particle size on the combustion temperature inside a bubbling fluidized bed reactor were reviewed. The experiments were carried out for four-particle sizes with different secondary airflow rates. From the results, it was evident that the secondary airflow rate has a more substantial impact on the temperature of the freeboard zone. The temperature profiles show that the maximum temperature is achievable when the magnitude …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Microbial electrosynthesis of acetate from carbon dioxide
Abstract: Carbon dioxide gas is the major gaseous effluent release from various industries such as brewing, steel, coal, mills, ceramic, glass, refineries, cement industries and power plants etc. and it is also major constituent of greenhouse gases, due to its ever-increasing hazardous impact on not only on human beings but also on environment now seeks an affordable, clean, reliable and sustainable method to proper dispose of CO2 into the useful products. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Performance of Microbial Lipase Immobilized onto Ion Exchange Resins and onto the Natural Zeolite Clinoptilolite
Abstract: The paper describes a study into the performance of a microbial lipase immobilized on to four different ion exchangers. Lipase from the yeast Candida rugosa was immobilized onto the anionic ion exchange resins Dowex MWA-1, Purolite A109, and Amberlite IR45. The performance of the immobilized lipase in each case was evaluated by measuring the immobilization efficiency and by following the reaction kinetics of hydrolysis of a tri-glyceride ester to free …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Impact of Aerobic Treatment with Presence of Coconut Shell Media in Treating of Dairy Waste Water
Abstract: The discharge of domestic and industrial waste water to surface or ground water is very dangerous to environment. The treatment of any kind of wastewater should produce effluent with good quality. In this regard choosing an effective treatment system is important. Sequencing batch reactor is a modification of activated sludge process which has been successfully used to treat municipal and industrial waste water. In this case SBR is modified (MSBR) …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Wireless Power Transmission
Abstract: Power is more important for our modern civilization. The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the concept of transmitting the electrical power without using wire. The wireless power transmission (WPT) is most efficient way of transmitting electrical power to one place to another place though atmosphere and vacuum with using wire. In the present electrical power transmission there are many losses occurs there like heat losses or low …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Performance study of Perovskite (CH3NH3PbX3, X=I, Br,Cl) Solar Cell using Copper Thiocyanate (CuSCN) as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: Using perovskite compounds such as "methyl ammonium lead halide (MAPbX3, MA= CH3NH3, X=I, Br, Cl)" and SCAPS tools, researchers conducted a thorough modelling and numerical simulation of perovskite solar cells. They also measured metrics such as "open-circuit voltage (Voc), fill factor (FF), power conversion efficiency (PCE), and short-circuit current density (Jsc) of the MAPbI3, MAPbBr3, and MAPbCl3 material used as active layer, respectively." As the hole transport layer (HTL) in …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Automation Process for Power Management in Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System
Abstract: This paper is focused to the development of an automation process for managing the energy generated by stand-alone photovoltaic installations. The work not only includes the study and analysis of the proposed method, but also the design and manufacturing of a prototype that controls the process of energy transfer from the PV array to the load circuit. The design has been specifically developed for a dual inverter configuration that uses …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Enabled Impairment Cognizant Of Elastic Optical Networks By Traffic Grooming And Multipath Routing
Abstract: The large bandwidth of fibre optical networking is far wider than the typical bandwidth required by network service providers. This variation leads to a need for multiplexing the low rate traffic demands into optical wavelength channels, but this call for a extravagant electronic swapping devices, potentially equalizing the advantage of low cost optical transport. Traffic grooming and multipath routing are two techniques that are being commonly used to increase the …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Nanotechnology Advancements for Sustainable Energy Solutions
Abstract: Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising field with immense potential for addressing the global energy challenges and achieving sustainable energy solutions. This abstract explores the advancements in nanotechnology that contribute to sustainable energy solutions. It begins by highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy sources and the limitations of conventional energy technologies. The abstract then delves into various nanomaterials and nanostructures that have revolutionized energy conversion, storage, and utilization processes. …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Graph Theory and Matrix Method for Development and Design of Combustion Engine
Abstract: The idea upon which any methodology development is pillared leads to real time decisions if simulation and assessment is as per the standard codes set by standard organizations. More near is the system with standard system more it is appropriate for operation. In the present work system under consideration is internal combustion engine. Fuel cost is one of the most important parameter in life cycle analysis of the internal combustion …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Flexural Properties of Vetiver Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Composite are Affected by Processing Parameters
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have long been influential in a variety of applications due to their great particular strength and modulus. Vetiver fiber (VF)/thermoplastic composites are an alternative material for solving the environmental pollution problem related to synthetic polymers. The benefits of natural fibers (such as coir, jute, vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, kenaf, etc.) over traditional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber) are their easy obtainability, renewability, non-corrosive nature, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Thermal Fluent Analysis and Simulation on an exhaust Gas of A TEG Model
Abstract: In the current situation, energy is an essential piece of advancement in climate. As the law of conservation says of “Energy can neither be created nor can be destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another”. Sadly any energy strategy that produces enhancements in the present moment is regularly one that demolishes the climate over the long haul. It is a well known fact that no outstanding …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 57–80 Read article
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Thermodynamics Modelling And Performance Assessment Of Gas Turbine Power Plant
Abstract: In this study, thermodynamics modelling of gas turbine engine is performed based on thermodynamic relations. The thermodynamic model reveals that the influence of operating parameters including the compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and ambient temperature has significant effect on the performance of gas turbine engine. Energy and exergy analyses were conducted to evaluate performance of the selected power plant and to assess the effect of operating parameters on energy loss …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–35 Read article
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Modified Design Improvement Study and Optimization of a intake Manifold to Obtain Unequal Distribution of Velocity for Optimal Diesel Engine Performance
Abstract: Geometrical design of intake manifold has been found very significant for the better performance of an I.C. Engine. It becomes less effective at the intake manifold's runner's outlets due to an uneven flow distribution of the intake air. With an increase in velocity at the distribution channels, the presented study seeks to make this uneven velocity distribution nearly equal without requiring any additional significant changes to the entrance manifold's construction. …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Issues and Challenges in Using Metro Network for WorkCommute in Pune & PCMC Area: A Study Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility
Abstract: Urban mobility within Pune and PCMC has rapidly transformed due to fast- growing urbanisation and ongoing metro network development project. Though the metro is envisioned as a sustainable mass transit system to reduce traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and environmental impacts, its network pattern are creating challenges for daily work commutes. Both metro network connectivity and existing public transport networks affect commuting efficiency and travel choices. In several metro corridors, these …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article