Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ping Wang, Xinlong Yan, Jingya Zeng, Ciyong Luo, Chaolong Wang
Summary: An anti-reflective and superhydrophobic coating with excellent durable and self-cleaning properties was proposed to improve the power generation efficiency and reduce maintenance workload of photovoltaic modules. The coating has multiple structures to enhance durability and mechanical stability, and its properties can be controlled by adjusting the preparation conditions of silica sols.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yizhou Shen, Zeyu Cai, Jie Tao, Kunlong Li, Haifeng Chen, Zhengwei Wu, Zhenfeng Jia, Huaguan Li
Summary: This study synthesized superhydrophobic PU-based coatings with excellent mechanical and chemical durability, showing outstanding water repellency, abrasion resistance, and resistance to chemical erosion and UV damage. The rational regulation of nanoparticles in the composite coatings contributed to these excellent performances.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Qian Zhang, Pingping Li, Jin-Tian Huang
Summary: A durable and non-toxic superhydrophobic coating was successfully prepared on the surface of a cotton fabric by combining TEMPO-oxidized cellulose (TOC) with nano silica (SiO2), achieving a well-combined rough micro-nano structure and excellent superhydrophobicity.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Suk Wy Yap, Norhasnidawani Johari, Saiful Amri Mazlan, Noor Azlina Hassan
Summary: Efforts have been intensified in developing superhydrophobic ZnO nanoparticle-based coatings using a one-step synthesis strategy, incorporating epoxy resin and stearic acid into the solution to achieve high water repellency and self-cleaning ability. The coating shows good mechanical durability and stability under various pH concentrations and temperature changes, indicating its potential for practical applications in self-cleaning surfaces.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
A. Daneshnia, K. Raeissi, P. Salehikahrizsangi
Summary: Superhydrophobic nickel coatings with a hierarchical structure on copper substrates were fabricated by a rapid one-step electrodeposition process. These coatings demonstrated excellent corrosion resistance, self-cleaning properties, and high oleophobicity.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Lixia Wang, Pengyuan Cui, Zhaojie Bi, Chen Wang, Baokai Zhou, Lun Zheng, Hongbin Niu, Dongfang Wang, Qian Li
Summary: In this study, a superhydrophobic porous material with high durability and strong mechanical damage resistance was developed based on supercritical fluid micro-foaming and complex hierarchical micro-nanosized structures construction. The material exhibited a self-cleaning function and superior stability under long-term mechanical damage and extreme environments.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
He Zhao, Xinxing Lin, Shengchang Lu, Hui Wu, Xiaxing Zhou, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Jianping Shi, Wenxuan Tong, Hongmei Yuan, Lihui Chen
Summary: To enhance the anti-fouling and anti-mildew properties of Bamboo fiber/polypropylene composites (BPCs), a superhydrophobic modified BPC-TiO2-F was fabricated by introducing titanium dioxide (TiO2) and poly(DOPAm-co-PFOEA) onto the composite surface. The modified composite exhibited excellent self-cleaning properties, resistance to mold growth, and mechanical durability, making it promising for automotive upholstery and building decoration applications.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenbo Su, Xiangyou Lu, Yunxiang Shu, Xianshuang Liu, Wen Gao, Jianjie Yao, Zhuang Niu, Yuanlai Xie
Summary: In this experiment, aluminum fins were processed by laser etching and perfluorinated two-step coating to obtain a superhydrophobic aluminum surface with excellent mechanical stability and self-cleaning properties. The results showed that the superhydrophobic surface had a good cleaning effect compared to an ordinary surface. Physical wear had little influence on the hydrophobic property of the specimen surface. The Vickers hardness analysis found that the superhydrophobic surface hardness was significantly better than the ordinary surface hardness. Based on these properties, the laser-etched and perfluorinated superhydrophobic aluminum fins have broad application prospects in improving the heat transfer efficiency of finned heat exchangers.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Juan Rombaut, Sofia Martinez, Umberto Maria Matera, Prantik Mazumder, Valerio Pruneri
Summary: The suppression of optical reflection is crucial in many applications, traditionally achieved through multilayer coatings but now also using biomimetic nanostructures. While the latter offers advantages such as superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning effects, they are prone to mechanical failure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seungtae Oh, Jin-Woo Cho, Jihun Lee, Jeonghoon Han, Sun-Kyung Kim, Youngsuk Nam
Summary: The study demonstrates a haze-free, antireflective superhydrophobic surface achieved by hierarchically designed nanoparticles. These surfaces provide high transmittance and clarity, and can maintain the performance of photovoltaic devices in a dusty environment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sukanta Pal, Sourav Mondal, Prasanta Pal, Ajit Das, Subhamay Pramanik, Jayanta Maity
Summary: The modified fabric, produced using a simple and cost-effective method, demonstrates excellent separation performance and reusability.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Li, Hongming Liang, Jinlong Song, Chenguang Guo, Jinbao Tang
Summary: A high stability and transparent superhydrophobic coating has been developed on a glass substrate for use in an unmanned underground mining environment. The coating demonstrated excellent hydrophobicity, mechanical durability, and self-cleaning properties. It has great potential for practical application in maintaining optical lens clarity in dusty and wet conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Daneshnia, K. Raeissi, P. Salehikahrizsangi
Summary: The fabrication of superhydrophobic cobalt-based coatings on metals, such as copper, provides corrosion protection, anti-icing, and self-cleaning properties to enhance their industrial applications. A one-step electrodeposition process was used to synthesize a superhydrophobic and amphiphobic cobalt coating on a copper substrate. The coating exhibited high corrosion resistance, long-term stability, excellent anti-icing performance, and superior self-cleaning capability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Tang, Yu Cheng, Yulan Jian, Yongping Sun, Jie Xiao, Li Yi, Hengyi Zhang, Tianlu Xu, Yonghao Zhang, Jing Liu, Hui Wan, Linkun Xie
Summary: A novel two-step synergetic strategy using an eco-friendly methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) was proposed for preparing superhydrophobic wood via an immersion-spraying method. The wood samples were first immersed in MTMS solution and then sprayed with pre-condensed MTMS-based oligomeric species. The resulting superhydrophobic wood exhibited excellent water resistance, dimensional stability, surface durability, and self-cleaning properties. This study provides a new reference for superhydrophobic modification of 3D porous materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kang Wang, Sirong Yu, Wei Li, Yuanji Song, Pu Gong, Mingshan Zhang, Huaisen Li, Daijun Sun, Xizhen Yang, Xuewu Wang
Summary: The ZnS superhydrophobic coating was successfully prepared on the zinc substrate using solvothermal method and chemical modification. The coating exhibited excellent physical and chemical self-cleaning properties, forming a Cassie contact state when water droplets contacted the surface.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. V. Niveditha, A. C. Nizamudeen, Rajita Ramanarayanan, M. J. Jabeen Fatima, Sindhu Swaminathan
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rana Zeeshan Habib, Morog Mohammed Salim Abdoon, Reem Mohartimed Al Meqbaali, Furtuna Ghebremedhin, Marim Elkashlan, Wajeeh Faris Kittaneh, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad, Thies Thiemann, Ruwaya Al Kindi
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Meriam Imane Babaghayou, Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad, Almudena Ochoa, Freddys Beltran, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal
Summary: The study investigated the oxidation and thermal stability of LDPE films used as greenhouse covering, comparing stabilized and unstabilized films. Results showed that unstabilized LDPE films exhibited decreased oxidation resistance with ageing, while stabilized films showed significant stability. The addition of stabilizers improved the thermal stability of LDPE films, as indicated by OIT and OOT measurements. Furthermore, there was a strong correlation between TGA, OIT, OOT, UV, and FTIR results.
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Mokhtaria Abbas, Aicha Hachemaoui, Ahmed Yahiaoui, Abdel-Hamid Mourad, Abdelkader Belfedal, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal
Summary: The research focused on synthesizing different nanocomposites using in situ chemical polymerization, with analyses confirming the presence of iodine in the resulting composites and different interactions between the materials. The highest yield was obtained for poly (ANI-co-IANI) at an 80:20 molar ratio, while the lowest yield was for the PANI/M-Na composite.
POLYMERS & POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Abdel Hamid Mourad, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Farrukh Hafeez, Imad Barsoum, Farah A. Genena, Mouza S. Al Mansoori, Lamia A. Al Marzooqi
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
R. Krishnapriya, C. Nizamudeen, B. Saini, M. Sayem Mozumder, Rakesh K. Sharma, A. -H. I. Mourad
Summary: The facile synthesis and application of nano-sized semiconductor metal oxides for optoelectronic devices are challenging due to multi-step processes. Semiconductor oxides derived directly from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) show promise for clean energy conversion and storage devices, with the potential to enhance light absorption in the visible region and improve overall performance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Ahmed Adel A. Abdelazeez, N. M. A. Hadia, Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad, Gehad Abd El-Fatah, Mohamed Shaban, Ashour M. Ahmed, Meshal Alzaid, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Mohamed Rabia
Summary: This study demonstrates the generation of H-2 gas from sewage water using a PMT/Au photocathode, providing a renewable energy source while simultaneously removing contaminants. The prepared PMT/Au electrode exhibits improved H-2 production and IPCE efficiency. In addition, thermodynamic parameters have been calculated and a simple mechanism for the water-splitting reaction is proposed.
Article
Polymer Science
Edgar Mejia, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Abdel-Hamid Mourad, Sultan Al Hassanieh, Mohamed Rabia
Summary: This study compares the effects of compression and injection molding techniques on HDPE materials, finding that compression molding produces samples with higher crystallinity and better mechanical performance. Premature failure was observed in injection-molded specimens, resulting in lower mechanical performance.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Abdel-Hamid Mourad, Ramesh Kumar Raji, Ramachandran Krishnapriya, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Abdul Subhan, Yarub Al-Douri
Summary: In this study, a hexagonal-like CoMn2O4 material was successfully synthesized by using a surfactant agent in a hydrothermal process. The structure and morphology of the material were analyzed, and it was found to exhibit excellent capacitance and cyclic stability, which can be attributed to its abundant active sites and efficient electronic transfer routes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. Nizamudeen, R. Krishnapriya, M. S. Mozumder, A-H. I. Mourad, T. Ramachandran
Summary: The research on improving dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) has focused on electrode materials design, particularly the use of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as competent materials. MOF-derived porous photoanodes can effectively improve light-harvesting efficiency (LHE) and power conversion efficiency (PCE) due to their desirable qualities. In this study, a novel and cost-effective synthesis of high surface area transition metal (TM) doped TiO2 nanocrystals (NCs) via the metal-organic framework route was reported. The nickel-doped samples showed a remarkable PCE of 7.03% with increased Jsc, demonstrating the potential of enhancing LHE for optoelectronic devices.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Krishnapriya, C. Nizamudeen, A. -h. i. Mourad
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are low-cost solar energy conversion devices with variable color and transparency advantages. The development of bifacial DSSCs and the application of Pt NPs incorporated into MWCNT composites as efficient bifacial counter electrode materials show significant potential for real-world window applications.
MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
N. E. -H. Aouadi, A. Hellati, M. Guessoum, A. -H. I. Mourad, C. Nizamudeen
Summary: The study focused on catalyzing interchange reactions between poly(lactic acid) and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) by adding samarium acetylacetonate to increase the compatibility and mechanical performance of the polymer blends. The results showed that the addition of the catalyst led to reduced mixing torque, changes in glass transition temperatures, as well as improvements in mechanical properties of the blends.
POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES B
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammed Ziauddin Mohammed, Abdel-Hamid Mourad, Saud A. Khashan, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jonathan Hatton, Graham Roy Davis, Abdel-Hamid Mourad, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Robert G. Hill, Sahar Mohsin
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Genovese, F. Piraino, P. Fragiacomo
Summary: This research proposes the concept of a hydrogen valley in southern Italy, where hydrogen is produced centrally and delivered via fuel cell hybrid trains to refueling stations, providing transportation services. The analysis from both technical and economic perspectives shows that the cost of hydrogen and energy efficiency reached competitive levels, and hydrogen rail transport offers significant benefits in terms of emissions reduction and economic gains compared to conventional diesel trains and fully electric trains.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Miaomiao Liu, Payam Nejat, Pinlu Cao, Carlos Jimenez-Bescos, John Kaiser Calautit
Summary: This article provides a critical review of the performance of windcatchers, pointing out the current research gaps and issues, and proposing directions for further investigation and market prospects.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Solomon Boadu, Ebenezer Otoo
Summary: Despite Africa's vast energy resources, including wind energy, the continent faces challenges in developing its wind energy industry. Northern African countries and South Africa currently dominate the wind energy sector in Africa. To uplift Africa's socio-economic status, strong political will, supportive policies, and institutional frameworks are needed to drive the development of wind energy and overcome existing challenges.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. K. Grubbs, S. M. Gruss, V. Z. Schull, M. J. Gosney, M. V. Mickelbart, S. Brouder, M. W. Gitau, P. Bermel, M. R. Tuinstra, R. Agrawal
Summary: As the global population grows, the demand for food, energy, and water will increase significantly. However, limited land availability and competition for solar resources pose challenges to resource generation technologies. In the United States, both agriculture and solar energy production have adopted densification schemes to improve yields and energy output per unit of land. This research proposes an Agrivoltaic food and energy coproduction architecture that optimizes power generation while maintaining crop productivity by implementing ideal anti-tracking during critical growth periods. This technology offers a viable pathway for widespread solar implementation throughout the contiguous United States.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Han Shao, Rui Henriques, Hugo Morais, Elisabetta Tedeschi
Summary: The integration of offshore wind energy into the electric grid provides opportunities in terms of environmental sustainability and cost efficiency, but poses challenges to power quality. This survey offers a deeper understanding of disturbance detection and classification tools, exploring root causes, disturbance locations, and algorithmic solutions. It highlights synchronized waveform measurement and discusses evaluation metrics for detection and classification algorithms. Additionally, a novel system-wide monitoring framework is proposed.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eleni Davidson, Yair Schwartz, Joe Williams, Dejan Mumovic
Summary: A continued upward trend in global greenhouse gas emissions poses risks to global infrastructure and built assets. Maintaining high indoor environmental quality standards is a challenge for higher education institutions under future climates. Passive cooling mechanisms may be insufficient to tolerate predicted temperature increases. Different building typologies have varying energy demand projections.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kexin Pang, Jian Zhou, Stamatis Tsianikas, David W. Coit, Yizhong Ma
Summary: This study proposes a new framework for long-term microgrid expansion planning, using deep reinforcement learning method to consider various uncertainties and constraints. The framework aims to enhance the effectiveness of microgrid expansion planning from the perspectives of economy, resilience, and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jun Zhao, Kangyin Dong, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: The continuous growth of global electricity penetration has provided modern energy for alleviating energy poverty, but its impact on carbon neutrality has been overlooked. The research reveals that clean electricity from traditional fossil energy and renewable energy has a positive influence on the greenhouse effect. Eradicating energy poverty can effectively alleviate the greenhouse effect, especially in non-Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI) nations.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Hamed Kazemi Shariat Panahi, Mona Dehhaghi, Gilles J. Guillemin, Alireza Fallahi, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Hamid Amiri, Mohammad Rehan, Deepak Raikwar, Hannes Latine, Bruno Pandalone, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Christian Sonne, Luigi Vaccaro, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Junting Pan, Rafael Luque, Bert Sels, Wanxi Peng, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This review explores the production of biocrude oil from biomass feedstocks through the process of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). It discusses the impact of process parameters on the quality, quantity, cost, and environmental impacts of biofuels. The review also highlights the challenges and prospects for the future development of biocrude oil.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meysam Majidi Nezhad, Mehdi Neshat, Georgios Sylaios, Davide Astiaso Garcia
Summary: Digital twins promise innovation for the marine renewable energy sector by using modern technological advances and the existing maritime knowledge frameworks. This research presents critical aspects of digital twin implementation challenges in marine energy digitalization approaches that use and combine data systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yeganeh Sharifian, Hamdi Abdi
Summary: This paper discusses the background and objectives of the multi-area economic dispatch problem, as well as various techniques and methods applied in this field. It also covers comprehensive formulations of the problem and important issues in the field of probabilistic MAED, along with some related concepts and suggestions.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. G. B. Churchill, V. B. Borugadda, A. K. Dalai
Summary: The increasing global energy demand and the need to reduce fossil fuel reliance have created a demand for renewable and sustainable fuel sources. This review explores the potential of tall oil, a by-product of the pulping industry, as a feedstock for biofuels. The review provides an overview of tall oil production, purification, and treatment, and investigates recent trends and barriers towards tall oil-derived biofuels.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David C. Broadstock, Xiangnan Wang
Summary: This study provides a general review of research on district cooling, identifying key topics and themes and highlighting potential research priorities for future studies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Scharnhorst, D. Sloot, N. Lehmann, A. Ardone, W. Fichtner
Summary: This study investigates and analyzes the barriers to demand response in industrial and commercial sectors, highlighting their significance. Concerns about diminished product quality, disruptions to production processes, human resource management, and revenue uncertainty are identified as the most frequently cited barriers. Overcoming these barriers requires bridging knowledge gaps, allocating sufficient resources, and adapting external incentives and policies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tong Feng, Yuechi Sun, Yating Shi, Jie Ma, Chunmei Feng, Zhenni Chen
Summary: Air pollution is a significant global challenge, and policymakers have implemented policies to reduce it. Evaluating the effectiveness of these policies is critical, and our study reveals trends and gaps in air pollution policy research. We found that research has shifted from focusing solely on air pollutants to including methodologies, policies, and health implications. China has emerged as a major contributor in this field of research.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)