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A new relationship on transport properties of nanofluids. Evidence with novel magnesium oxide based n-tetradecane nanodispersions
(Powder Technology, 397 (2022) 117082, 2022-02-03)The worldwide increasing of thermal energy consumption fosters new technological solutions based on nanomaterials. The use of nanofluids enhances energy efficiency leading to eco-friendlier devices. Thus, researchers are ... -
Enzymatic cometabolic biotransformation of organic micropollutants in wastewater treatment plants: A review
(Bioresource Technology Volume 344, Part B, January 2022, 126291, 2021-11-06)Biotransformation of trace-level organic micropollutants (OMPs) by complex microbial communities in wastewater treatment facilities is a key process for their detoxification and environmental impact reduction. Therefore, ... -
Feeding composition and sludge retention time both affect (co-)metabolic biotransformation of pharmaceutical compounds in activated sludge systems
(Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2021, 105123, 2021-01-22)The role of heterotrophic and nitrifying microorganisms in the (co-)metabolic biotransformation of 10 pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) was investigated. To this aim, biotransformation assays were performed with ... -
Preparation of Synthetic Slays to Remove Phosphates and Ibuprofen in Water
(Water 2021, 13, 2394, 2021-08-30)The main objective of this study consists in the synthesis of a layered double hydroxide (LDH) clay doped with magnesium and aluminum in order to test the removal of phosphates and ibuprofen in water. Two different LDH ... -
Hybrid or mono nanofluids for convective heat transfer applications. A critical review of experimental research
(Applied Thermal Engineering 23, 25 february, 117926, 2021-12-11)Research on nanofluids has increased markedly in the last two decades. Initial attention has focused on conventional or mono nanofluids, dispersions of one type of solid nano-sized particles in a base fluid. Despite various ... -
Thermophysical, rheological and electrical properties of mono and hybrid TiB2/B4C nanofluids based on a propylene glycol:water mixture
(Powder Technology 395 (2022) 391-399, 2021-09-30)Hybrid nanofluids aim to further improve the characteristics of mono nanofluids. However, experimental studies that jointly explore the physical properties of hybrids and the corresponding mono nanofluids are missing. In ... -
Tuning the thermal properties of aqueous nanofluids by taking advantage of size-customized clusters of iron oxide nanoparticles
(Journal of Molecular Liquids 344 (2021) 117727, 2021-10-05)In this study, the thermal conductivity of aqueous nanofluids containing clusters of iron oxide (Fe3O4/γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles has been investigated experimentally for the first time, with the aim of assessing the role of ... -
Analysis of Heat Transfer Characteristics of a GnP Aqueous Nanofluid through a Double-Tube Heat Exchanger
(Nanomaterials 2021, 11(4), 844, 2021-03-25)The thermal properties of graphene have proved to be exceptional and are partly maintained in its multi-layered form, graphene nanoplatelets (GnP). Since these carbon-based nanostructures are hydrophobic, functionalization ... -
Microwave Assisted Alkaline Pretreatment of AlgaeWaste in the Production of Cellulosic Bioethanol
(Energies, 2021, 14, 5891, 2021-09-17)Biomass pretreatment has an important role in the production of cellulosic bioethanol. In this study, the effectiveness of microwave assisted alkaline pretreatment of algae waste was analysed. After pretreatment, the ... -
OrthoSpar, a novel substructure concept for floating offshore wind turbines: Physical model tests under towing conditions
(Ocean Engineering 245 (2022) 110508, 2022-01-07)An important condition of any port-assembled floating offshore wind turbine concept is the de-ballasted trans-port stage. As the hydrostatic and dynamic stability may vary greatly from the operational condition, it needs ... -
Adaptative Integral Sliding Mode Based Course Keeping Control of Unnamded Surface Vehicle
(Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022, 10, 68, 2022-01-06)This paper investigates the course keeping control problem for an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in the presence of unknown disturbances and system uncertainties. The simulation study combines two different types of ...