Photocatalytic Urea–In₂S₃ Hydrogel Beads for Wastewater Treatment Followed by Nitrogen Fixation to Plants See

Water pollution and nitrogen scarcity are interconnected global challenges that demand integrated solutions. In this study, we present photocatalytic urea–In2S3 hydrogel beads, fabricated using a sustainable pectin-based matrix loaded with indium sulfide (In2S3) nanoparticles and urea, that simultaneously remediate wastewater and function as self-fertilizing systems for sustainable plant growth. Structural and optical characterizations (XRD, SEM, FTIR, FESEM, PL, UV–Vis DRS) verified the crys...

TA-LSTM and IoT Based Energy Management for PV-Powered Greenhouses See

Traditional photovoltaic powered greenhouses face significant challenges, including high operational costs, complex maintenance due to extensive sensor deployment, and requirement substantial energy storage capacity. These constraints hinder broader adoption, particularly in remote or resource limited environments. This study addresses these challenges by proposing an Internet of Things (IoT) based energy management framework for PV powered greenhouses utilizing a Temporal Attention Long Shor...

Recovery of Valeric Acid Using Topo-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents See

Traditional industrial solvents often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are not environmentally friendly. Ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are being developed as sustainable alternatives. Some ILs are expensive, toxic, and non-biodegradable. On the other hand, DESs emerged as a new, greener solvent. The efficacy of hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (HDESs) for the extraction of valeric acid (VA) was studied. A series of HDESs was prepared using menthol and t...

Numerical Investigation of Active Earth Pressure under Transient Flow condition in Unsaturated Soil Using Lower Bound Finite Element Limit Analysis See

It is very important to precisely evaluate the lateral earth pressure for the stability of geotechnical structures such as retaining walls and bridge abutments from the safety point of view. It has been studied that the existing conventional approaches mostly focus upon saturated conditions, thereby often neglecting the spatial and temporal variability that are associated with unsaturated soils. In reality, the study of time dependent (transient) changes in flow and matric suction, influenced...

Performance of Geopolymer and Cement Stabilized Black Cotton Soil as Road Materials See

Portland cement and hydrated lime are conventional stabilizers used to mitigate the volumetric instability and high plasticity of black cotton soil (BCS). However, increasing concerns over the environmental impacts of these stabilizers have motivated researchers to explore alternative, more sustainable, and non-conventional stabilizers. In this study, BCS was stabilized with slagbased geopolymer and compared with cement-stabilized soil for potential application as a sustainable road material....

Numerical Investigation of Thermodynamic Effects on Liquid-Hydrogen Cavitation over a Hydrofoil See

Cavitation in cryogenic fluids is thermodynamically dominated heavily because they are near their critical point, and also the vapor pressure is highly sensitive to temperature. It remains challenging to develop a satisfactory numerical approach to appropriately model the intricate physics of this type of cavitation behavior. This work seeks to formulate a novel strategy for cryogenic cavitation modeling by combining the Schnerr–Sauer cavitation model with the energy equation. Numerical simul...

A Thermal Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic Cell Using Inverted T-Shaped Fins See

This work develops a numerical model to investigate solar panel cooling using different air-cooled channel configurations by attaching inverted T-shaped fins on photovoltaic (PV) cell to improve thermal performance. The present analysis done taking silicon as PV cell and copper as fin material. A parametric study was carried out with a computational exercise in ANSYS Fluent R22 by varying dimensionless parameters like Reynolds number (4000-22000), and in fin spacing (FS) of 20 mm, 35 mm, 50 m...

Nanostructured Porous Si/C Composite as an Advanced Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries See

This study presents the development of a novel silicon–carbon (Si/C) hybrid composite as a negative electrode material for lithium-ion batteries, along with a cost-effective and scalable synthesis route. The composite is synthesized through high-energy mechanical milling of silicon nanoparticles with amorphous silica to form a Si/SiO₂ intermediate, which is subsequently coated with a preceramicpolymer and pyrolyzed to yield a Si/SiO₂/SiOC composite. In an alternative method, a carbon-rich phe...

Predictive Modelling for Slope Stability Analysis by Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Review See

Slope stability assessment is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of civil engineering projects such as dams, highways, and excavations. The conventional analysis procedures, such as limit equilibrium and numerical simulation, are usually insufficient to handle the complex as well as the nonlinear characteristics of soil and rock masses under varying environmental circumstances. The paper will present a critical review of recent developments in the field of predicting slope s...

Numerical Investigation of Phase Change Material Based Thermal Management in High Discharge Prismatic Lithium-Ion Batteries See

This study presents a battery thermal management system (BTMS) that employs phase change material (PCM) to control the temperature of a prismatic lithium-ion battery, with particular emphasis on its performance under a high 5C discharge rate. The battery with a nominal capacity of 12 Ah and dimensions 90 mm x 70 mm x 27 mm was simulated to analyse temperature distribution and the effects of paraffin wax PCM encapsulation of 2 mm thickness on the front and back surfaces. A coupled solidificati...

Unified Time and Frequency Domain Power Flow Analysis of Triple Active Bridge DC-DC Converter See

The triple active bridge converter (TABC) is a threeport isolated dc-dc converter topology capable of bi-directional power transfer between the ports, making it highly suitable for energy harvesting and storage systems. This work presents a time domain analysis (TDA) and General Harmonic Analysis (GHA) of power flow of a TABC in single phase shift (SPS) and penta phase shift (PPS) modulation techniques. The converter’s circuit configuration, operating principles, and mathematical modelling ar...

Prolonged Exposure to Tetracycline Hydrochloride Delays the Developmental Cycle and Alters the Expression of Lipid Transporter vps 13 in Drosophila melanogaster See

Antibiotics are frequently found in the environment in high amounts due to their widespread use in medicine, fishing, and animal husbandry. Among different antibiotics, tetracycline (TC) has emerged as a major environmental contaminant. The toxicity of TC exposure to humans and animals is a growing concern, as the indiscriminate use of antibiotics promotes bacterial resistance. To investigate the toxicological effects of TC, we employed Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. Our study r...

A Dual-Band Shared Radiator Based In-Band Full-Duplex Antenna for Future 6G Applications See

This paper introduces a compact dual-band shared radiator full-duplex (DB-SRFD) micro-strip antenna engineered for simultaneous in-band transmission and reception. The antenna is designed to operate at two distinct frequencies, 5.9 GHz and 7.65 GHz addressing V2X communication and emerging midband 6G application, respectively. To enhance isolation between the transmit and receive ports, a combination of metallic vias and modified L-shaped stubs is incorporated into the shared radiator structu...

Computational Study of a Four-Funnel Converging–Diverging Infrared Suppression Device See

This research presents a computational exploration of an infrared suppression (IRS) configuration featuring four tapering flues in a converging–diverging sequence. Intended for aerospace propulsion systems, the design functions by mixing exhaust gases with entrained ambient air, lowering plume temperature and infrared emission levels. The study evaluates entrainment characteristics and outlet gas temperatures under varying Reynolds numbers, inlet temperatures, and funnel overlaps. The analysi...

Aqueous Synthesis of CuS Thin Film for Photodetector Application See

In this research work, the covellite copper sulfide (CuS) thin film has been deposited on the glass substrates by the cost-effective chemical bath deposition (CBD) method with a 1:4 molar ratio of copper and sulfur with a variation of annealing temperature. The structural, morphological, and electrical properties of the as-deposited CuS thin film and annealed at 100 °C, 200 °C have been investigated. The XRD, showing peaks at 29.2° and 47.9°, depicts the presence of the covellite phase of cop...

Synergistic Effect of Leucine and Glutamine to Restore Metabolic Homeostasis and Redox Balance by Targeting chico-Akt axis in A High Sucrose Diet-Induced Drosophila Model of Type 2 Diabetes See

Type 2 diabetes(T2D) continues to be a global health concern due to its rising prevalence and severe socioeconomic consequences. While existing pharmacotherapies attempt to control blood glucose levels and minimize complications, challenges come with their high cost, side effects, and narrow therapeutic window. Hence, there is a pressing need for novel treatment options to address the disease’s intricate pathogenesis. In that scenario, the role of amino acids in insulin signalling and type 2 ...

The Mechanism Behind the Therapeutic Role of Alpha-tocopherol in Mitigating Hypobaric Hypoxia-Induced Eye Defect in Drosophila melanogaster See

Hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, is linked to several pathological disorders including retinopathies. Retina being a metabolically active tissue, low oxygen levels resulted in retinal degradation. The developmental perspective of hypobaric hypoxia-induced eye development remains elusive. Drosophila is used as our model organism to investigate the impact of hypobaric hypoxia on eye development and Alpha-tocopherol as a potential inhibitor. To induce the hypoxic condition, we exposed the Drosophi...

Ribose-induced Advanced Glycation End Products Reduce the Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster by Changing the Redox State and Down-Regulating the Sirtuin Genes See

Advanced Glycation End (AGE) products are one such factor that accumulates during aging and age-related diseases. However, the mechanisms by which exogenous AGE compounds contribute to aging are an area that requires further exploration. Specifically, how an organ undergoes aging and aging-related phenomena that need further investigation. The intestine is the most exposed area to food substances. The impact of AGEs on the intestine in relation to aging requires further exploration. Drosophil...

SiC-based High Gain Boost Converter for PV-Powered DC Microgrid with MPPT Control See

The objective of this paper is to establish maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control for a photovoltaic (PV) system that uses silicon carbide (SiC) based high gain boost converter (HGBC). Because of the characteristics of SiC components, the converter operates at high frequency with minimal switching losses in order to maintain efficient power transfer with a higher voltage gain compared to basic boost converter. The tracking accuracy, speed and stability of both the Perturb and Observe (P...