Despite the high theoretical capacity of Si anodes, electrochemical performance anodes is hampered by severe volume changes during lithiation and delithiation, leading to poor cyclability eventual electrode failure. Nanostructured silicon its nanocomposite electrodes could overcome this problem holding back deployment in lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) providing facile strain relaxation, short lithium diffusion distances, enhanced mass transport, effective electrical contact. Here, recent...

Biodiesel has emerged as a viable renewable fuel with the potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and partially replace petroleum-based fuels. Moreover, using biodiesel reduces pollutant emissions. However, utilizing results in inferior engine performance along elevated NOx There is scope address these concerns by employing n-butanol metallic nanoparticles (NPs) additives. In this study, castor oil blended 100 ppm Ni Al NPs diesel forming various stable blends such D100, D90B10,...

This study introduces a dual-core photonic crystal fiber incorporating highly responsive plasmonic refractive index (RI) sensor. The performance of the RI sensor is evaluated based on amplitude sensitivity, wavelength resolution, and linearity resonance wavelength. Employing finite element technique (FEM), numerical analysis proposed design conducted. Results indicate that employing interrogation method yields peak sensitivity 605.82 RIU−1 for y-polarization. Furthermore, approach...

Abstract Depletion of fossil fuel and massive emissions hazardous greenhouse gases are prompting many researchers to focus on greener renewable such as biodiesel, which has the potential replace petrodiesel partially. This review covers various aspects related biodiesel feedstock its effects characteristics, production methods, blending techniques, properties, combustion, engine performance, emission analysis, different additives some challenges associated with biodiesel. Moreover, relevant...

Abstract Nanostructured anatase TiO 2 (NSA‐TiO ) was synthesized via electrochemical anodization of pure Ti foils in a fluorine‐containing electrolyte. The synergistic effects the period (1 and h) surface condition (scratched unscratched) before investigated. Four nanostructure variants—unscratched 1 h, unscratched scratched h with average pore diameters 15 ± 7.4, 10.1 8.5, 7 7.12, 8.1 3.79 nm, respectively, were fabricated to assess as negative electrodes high‐performance lithium‐ion...

In this research study, the main goal is to determine whether government expenditure has impact on economic growth in SAARC countries. Therefore, primary leads development countries and vice versa a long-run equilibrium significant relationship between two variables. The study relied solely secondary data for its findings. Using quantitative techniques such as regression, co-integration granger causality perspective of panel from including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan 2011...

The high energy density and long cycle life of lithium-ion batteries make them a preferred option for electric vehicles. efficiency span are particularly sensitive to temperature; thus, it becomes essential maintain an ideal temperature range. In this context, we concentrated on two widely used electro-chemistry (Equivalent Circuit Model NTGK) models single cell dual potential MSMD Lithium-ion Battery while taking into account significant methods heat transfer under varying C-rates (0.25C,...

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors have grown in popularity owing to their sensitivity, precision, and capacity for a variety of applications, including detection, monitoring, sensing, among others. Sensitivity resolution are two areas where this technology has room development. A plasmonic biosensor based on an asymmetric slotted PCF structure with extremely high sensitivity been described theoretically investigated. This performance sensor is constructed completely characterized using...

Nanoporous nickel (np-Ni) was fabricated through dealloying of Ni-Al alloys and its application in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) assessed. The effect alloy composition the on formation np-Ni has been investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy combined with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDX), 3D profilometry analysis. experimental results show that a significant feasibility, phase constituents microstructures resultant np-Ni. As compared to Ni50Al50 alloy,...

A butterfly-shaped core photonic crystal fibers with less asymmetric rectangular and circular air holes are proposed, their properties numerically analyzed. The sensor construction is reduced to only seven uses surface plasmons stimulated inside gold (Au) strips for simplicity in manufacture high sensitivity. Gold employed as an effective plasmonic metal throughout this design create resonant effects located away from the proposed structure make production easier. Maximum amplitude...