Muhammad Usman

ORCID: 0000-0003-0429-5355
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Research Areas
  • Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
  • Biodiesel Production and Applications
  • Vehicle emissions and performance
  • Lubricants and Their Additives
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
  • Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Fatigue and fracture mechanics
  • Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Conducting polymers and applications
  • Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
  • Nonlinear Waves and Solitons
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
  • Membrane Separation Technologies
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials

University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
2014-2025

National University of Sciences and Technology
2024

Quaid-i-Azam University
2024

University of Balochistan
2024

Xi'an Jiaotong University
2024

Islamia University of Bahawalpur
2024

Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology
2024

University of Faisalabad
2021-2022

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
2021

Bahauddin Zakariya University
2017

Building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPV/T) systems offer a highly effective means of generating clean energy for both electricity and heating purposes in residential buildings. Hence, this article introduces new BIPV/T system to optimally minimize the consumption household building. The meticulous design proposed is accomplished through MATLAB/Simulink® dynamic modeling. Performance analysis performed under different seasonal conditions with in-depth techno-economic analyses estimate...

10.1016/j.aej.2024.03.049 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Alexandria Engineering Journal 2024-03-26

Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, upward rise in carbon emissions the atmosphere, depletion of fossil fuel gas reserves have forced find alternative renewable energy resources, where solar is one most promising source. Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) can effectively transfer high temperature tube receiver upto 400 °C. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis used analyse effect multiple working fluids on efficiency PTC. Two different types nanofluids for...

10.1016/j.aej.2022.02.029 article EN cc-by Alexandria Engineering Journal 2022-02-25

The disproportionate use of petroleum products and stringent exhaust emissions has emphasized the need for alternative green fuels. Although several studies have been conducted to ascertain performance acetone-gasoline blends in spark-ignition (SI) engines, limited work done determine influence fuel on lubricant oil deterioration. current study fills gap through testing by running engine 120 h pure gasoline (G) with 10% volume acetone (A10). Compared gasoline, A10 produced better results...

10.1021/acsomega.2c08271 article EN cc-by ACS Omega 2023-03-13

ABSTRACT Scientists and researchers are investigating new energy conversion storage devices continuously because of the current global hike in crisis. In this study, we utilized graphene oxide (GO) composites transition metallic oxides (CeO 2 @WO 3 ) to fabricate electrodes intended for use supercapacitor electrodes. These electrodes' morphology demonstrates a uniform distribution sphere platelet nanoparticles. The XRD measurements these manufactured showed noticeable crystalline character....

10.1002/est2.70020 article EN Energy Storage 2024-08-01

Road transportation has received the attention of researchers due to its higher carbon footprint. Alternative fuels present major advantages in terms environmental sustainability. For this reason, an enviro-economic analysis alternative carries great significance. However, scarce attempts have been rendered order ascertain impact a hydroxy gas (HHO) and compressed natural (CNG) mixture on sustainable development. The current study addresses issue by employing HHO–CNG gasoline spark ignition...

10.3390/en15218253 article EN cc-by Energies 2022-11-04

Growing environmental concerns over global warming and depleting fossil fuel reserves are compelling researchers to investigate green fuels such as alcoholic that not only show the concrete decrement in emissions but also enhance engine performance. The current study emphasizes influence of different blends gasoline on performance for an speed ranging from 1200 4400 rpm. obtained results demonstrate brake power thermal efficiency (BTE) increased with incrementing blend percentage ethanol...

10.3390/su15097601 article EN Sustainability 2023-05-05

For evaluating the significance of renewable alternative fuels for optimized engine performance and lower emissions, methanol has been extensively utilized as a blend with gasoline in spark-ignition engines. However, rare attempts have rendered to examine consequence methanol–gasoline fuel blends (M6, M12, M18) on lubricant oil operating longer period The highest least decrease 9.62% 6.68% kinematic viscosity (KV) was observed M0 M18, respectively. flash point (FP) degraded M6, M18 3%, 5%,...

10.1177/00368504221148342 article EN cc-by-nc Science Progress 2023-01-01

With the plummeting reserves of fossil fuels at present, there has been a growing imperative for sustainable energy technologies over last couple decades. This highlight need shift towards renewable sources, not just to fulfill current demands but also lessen environmental degradation, fostering an eco-conscious and future. One way accomplish such goal is utilization diesel-diethyl ether(D-DEE) blends, instead neat diesel in compression ignition (CI) engines. study presents multi-objective...

10.1016/j.csite.2024.104542 article EN cc-by Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 2024-05-20

The rising global warming concerns and explosive degradation of the environment requires mainstream utilization alternative fuels, such as hydroxy gas (HHO) which presents itself a viable substitute for extracting benefits hydrogen. Therefore, an experimental study performance emission characteristics fuels in contrast to conventional gasoline was undertaken. For experimentation, spark ignition engine run on multitude comprising gasoline, Liquefied petroleum (LPG) hybrid blend HHO with LPG....

10.3390/pr8010074 article EN Processes 2020-01-06

Methanol showed promising results as an alternative to gasoline fuel. However, there exists a research gap for the effect of oxygenated fuel on lubricant oil deterioration along-with engine performance and emissions. This study aims very topic. The characteristics SI were evaluated two different loads nine speeds. samples taken out from sump after 100 h operations using (G) M12 sequentially. brake power was observed higher in comparison with G. maximum BTE 23.69% lower load 2800 rpm. On...

10.1177/16878140211025213 article EN cc-by Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2021-06-01

Energy/fuel consumption and associated emissions are major concerns of transport sector. During the fiscal year (FY) 2018, Pakistan’s sector consumed 22 million tons oil equivalent (TOE) energy from burning fossil fuels emitted 52.8 metric (MMT) CO2, which accounted for 30% country’s overall carbon emissions. Different scenarios, such as business usual (BAU), International Energy Agency Vision 2030 (IEA V30), 2050 V50), China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) newly developed National...

10.3390/su14095732 article EN Sustainability 2022-05-09

Abstract The utilization of the Lie group method serves to encapsulate a diverse array wave structures. This method, established as robust and reliable mathematical technique, is instrumental in deriving precise solutions for nonlinear partial differential equations (NPDEs) across spectrum domains. Its applications span various scientific disciplines, including physics, dynamics, oceanography, engineering sciences, several others. research focuses specifically on crucial molecule DNA its...

10.1038/s41598-024-59983-8 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-05-24

The quest for alternatives to gasoline becomes more urgent day by because of environmental concerns and exhaustion fossil fuel reserves. Methanol has proved be an attractive renewable, alternative due improvement in engine performance. This research not only addresses performance emissions from but also examines the importance lubricant oil monitoring variation physicochemical properties after 100 hours operations on with octane rating 92 (G-92) 6% methanol volume blended 94% (M-6). emission...

10.1080/02533839.2022.2061599 article EN Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers 2022-04-18

In the modern digital world, electronic devices are being widely employed for various applications where thermal performance represents a significant technical challenge due to continued miniaturization, high heat generated in system, and non-uniform high-temperature causing failure. Phase change materials (PCMs) owing immense of fusion primarily considered management, but their insulating properties hedge electronics cooling. Nano-enhanced phase (NePCMs) have ability improve conductivity...

10.3390/en15228416 article EN cc-by Energies 2022-11-10

This work investigates the performance of Ti 3 C 2 MXene for supercapacitor applications and validated its efficacy as an electrode material utilizing first-principles calculations.

10.1039/d3nj05075k article EN New Journal of Chemistry 2024-01-01

This paper aims to support stakeholders in the sustainable construction sector by exploring potential of unexamined aggregates from five distinct origins: Jandol River, Swat Panjkorha Kitkot Drain, and Shavey Drain situated Malakand division, North Waziristan, Pakistan, concerning Alkali–Silica Reaction (ASR) prior their incorporation into large-scale practices. Petrographic examination for determination mineralogical composition all collected revealed that stemming Panjkorh exhibited no...

10.3390/su17073203 article EN Sustainability 2025-04-03
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