Quantum state transfer plays an important role in quantum information processing. A quantum network can be modeled by a graph G where the vertices correspond to the qubits and the edges represent the interactions between them. In a quantum network, we find the dynamics of some pair states with Heisenberg XY Hamiltonian remains unaffected with the change of the total structure. Graphs with perfect state transfer can be taken as analogous components of graph associated to a broad quantum networ...

Geopolymer mortar (GPM) serves as a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement mortar (OPCM) by utilizing aluminosilicate precursor materials as binders. These precursors include natural resources such as metakaolin and volcanic ash, as well as industrial by-products like fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS). Despite the absence of cement, GPM faces environmental concerns due to reliance on natural aggregates, contributing to resource depletion. To address th...

The present study investigates the bond strength capability of epoxybased adhesive used for woven type Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) in a Single Lap Bonded Joint (SLBJ) configuration. Cohesive Zone Modelling (CZM), encompassing a bilinear traction-separation law, is utilised to study the failure behaviour in the adhesive layer. Maximum Stress Criteria are opted for the damage initiation, and critical energy release rate is used for damage evolution and separation of the adhesive layer...

This study examines the rapid pyrolysis of tea waste utilizing two distinct pyrolysis techniques: traditional pyrolysis and microwave-assisted pyrolysis. The pyrolysis of tea waste was conducted using conventional pyrolysis at varying temperatures (400-600°C) and microwave-assisted pyrolysis at 450W. In microwave-assisted pyrolysis conducted using different susceptors (without susceptor, biochar, graphite, and activated carbon granules) in the ratio 1:1. In traditional pyrolysis, the highest ...

Biomolecular condensate formation within the cell is regulated via weak multivalent interactions between intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). Recent evidences suggest the formation of such condensates prior to pathogenic aggregates. The aggregated states of the presynaptic intrinsically disordered protein, α-Synuclein have long been associated with Parkinson’s disease. Although α-Synuclein aggregation is majorly driven by the non-amyloid β- component (NAC) domain, a 7-residue sequence kn...

Comprehending the fracture behaviour of concrete is a difficult task due to its multiscale heterogeneous structure at different length scales, extending from nanoscale to macroscale. The Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) gel is the major binding phase in concrete structures, responsible for the overall mechanical and fractural strength. At atomic scale, interaction of CSH gel under different loading conditions can provide insights into the fracture process of concrete. To study load resistance c...

In high-energy-density lithium batteries, Ni-rich Co and Mn cathodes are currently being used throughout the globe. There are several problems associated with the presence of Co and Mn in NCM cathodes, including high toxicity, high cost, severe dissolution of transition metals, and rapid surface degradation. Herein, we propose a new class of Co and/or Mn-free ultrahigh-Ni-rich LiNi0.95Mn0.025M0.025O2 (NMM95) and LiNi0.95Z0.025M0.025O2 (NZM95) cathodes with acceptable electrochemical performan...

The sale of electric vehicleshas witnessed significant jump in recent timesowing to the emergence of high energy density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) comprising nickel-rich layered oxide cathodes (NCM) paired with graphite anodes. However, the presence of cobalt in nickel-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2(NCM811) cathodes is a serious issueowingto demographic constraints and price fluctuation of cobalt-based compounds in international market affecting global supply chain. Here, we proposea cobalt-free...

Plant byproducts are valuable sources of biomacromolecules including polysaccharides and proteins. However, a tremendous number of byproducts are generated from plant-based products that leads to significant disposal concerns. As per the FAO, around 14% of the world’s food, worth US$400 billion annually, is lost after harvest. Such tremendous loss in agricultural products leads to the discharge of approximately 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent or 4.4 kilotons of carbon dioxide eq...

This study presents an innovative approach to real-time monitoring of the drying process in an industrial-scale continuous microwave dryer. Microwave drying is a promising technology due to its rapid and uniform heating capabilities, offering significant advantages over conventional drying methods. However, optimising and controlling the drying process in real time is crucial to ensure product quality and energy efficiency. The proposed monitoring system, integrates sensors and data analytics...

Introduction: SOX2 is a key player in tumor development, the maintenance of cancer stem cells, and the progression of cancer. However, the regulatory mechanisms of SOX2 expression in human breast and prostate cancers are still not well understood. Methods: SOX2 expression in prostate and breast cancer tissues, as well as in corresponding cell lines, was analyzed using qRT-PCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. Functional assays including cell proliferation, migration, and apoptosis...

With the rapid growth of e-commerce platform users, it has become essential for companies to analyze the customer journey leading to a purchase. Users may interact with or be exposed to multiple devices and touchpoints/channels throughout this process. So now, to identify which of those touchpoints resulted in a positive conversion, the companies use various types of attribution models. By identifying this, the company then allocates its marketing spend accordingly in the future on the chosen...

The development of next-generation sequencing technologies has resulted in exponential growth in sequence data. Global or local, pairwise or multiple sequence alignment was the foundation of early methods for sequence analysis, which was computationally intensive and time-consuming. In addition, gaps, mismatches, and insertions/deletions might provide unsatisfactory results during the alignment process, particularly for highly divergent sequences. We have used alignment-free sequence analysis...

In this work, we explore an ambient backscatter system (AmBS) comprising an ambient source, multiple tags, and a reader. Herein, an ambient source communicates with its legacy user. The radio frequency (RF) signal transmitted by the ambient source is overheard by a selected tag that reflects the received signal after modulating by its own message. Further, we assume that ambient source and reader node of considered AmBS are corrupted by RF hardware impairments (RFHI). RFHI is caused by cheap ...

Electrical treeing, a significant degradation process in XLPE insulated cables, presents a substantial risk as it gradually weakens the insulation, ultimately leading to failure. Thus, understanding and identifying various stages of electrical tree growth is essential for implementing effective condition monitoring strategies. This study focuses on classification of electrical tree images into Inception, Propagation, and Breakdown stages utilizing state of the art CNN and pre-trained CNNs, in...

Mechanical alloying has emerged as a promising technique for the fabrication of Mo-Ni-based alloys, which are challenging to produce using conventional methods due to significant disparities in melting points and restricted mutual solubility. This study explores the synthesis of six unique alloy compositions through mechanical alloying: S1 (Mo80Ni10Si10), S2 (Mo80Ni10Co10), S3 (Mo80Ni10Si5Co5), S4 (Mo79Ni10Si10(Y2O3)1), S5 (Mo79Ni10Co10(Y2O3)1), and S6 (Mo79Ni10Si5Co5(Y2O3)1) (composition in ...

Exposure to vibration affects every organ in the human body, leading to resistance and potential health hazards. Hand-transmitted vibration (HTV) is an occupational hazard in industries, causing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and vascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal symptoms. Continuous monitoring is essential to prevent these risks. Therefore, a micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) based accelerometer vibration monitoring device is indigenously developed for continuous monitori...

This article presents a novel, low-cost, compound (frequency, polarization, and pattern) reconfigurable fractal antenna for wireless communication applications. The simple I-shaped compound reconfigurable fractal antenna (CRFA) contains a radiating patch with two stubs and two triangular extensions incorporated in the ground plane. Six switching elements are integrated into both slots to vary the length of the radiating element to achieve frequency reconfiguration at 2.5, 3.4, 9.7, and 2.2, 3...

Glass insulators are essential for ensuring highvoltage transmission lines’ safe and efficient operation, facilitating reliable power transfer over long distances. However, accurately localizing defects in insulators that are rotated poses a challenge. To address this challenge, this paper proposes a novel approach for detecting broken insulator defects, utilizing a single-stage object detector model integrated with the concept of oriented bounding boxes. By converting annotations to the YOLO...