A5057093468- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
- Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
- Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Ionic liquids properties and applications
- Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
Manchester Metropolitan University
2019-2024
Durham University
2011-2014
Conventional fog-harvesting mechanisms are effectively pseudo-2D surface phenomena in terms of water droplet-plant interactions. In the case Cotula fallax plant, a unique hierarchical 3D arrangement formed by its leaves and fine hairs covering them has been found to underpin collection retention droplets on foliage for extended periods time. The capture release as function structure chemistry have identified. Of particular note is that retained throughout entirety plant held within itself...
Cyclohexanone oxime is an important precursor for Nylon-6 and typically synthesized via the nucleophilic addition–elimination of hydroxylamine with cyclohexanone. Current technologies production are, however, not environment-friendly due to requirement harsh reaction conditions. Here, we report electrochemical method one-pot synthesis cyclohexanone under ambient conditions aqueous nitrate as nitrogen source. A series Zn–Cu alloy catalysts are developed drive reduction nitrate, where...
The production, optimisation, physicochemical, and electroanalytical characterisation of a low-cost electrically conductive additive manufacturing filament made with recycled poly(lactic acid) (rPLA), castor oil, carbon black, graphite (CB-G/PLA) is reported. Through optimising the black loading, best ratio for conductivity, low material cost, printability was found to be 60% 40% graphite. maximum composition within rPLA 10 wt% oil an overall nanocarbon loading 35 which produced price less...
This work reports the inclusion of gold nanoparticles within conductive additive manufacturing filament for an improved electrochemical and electroanalytical performance.
AbstractGalium aparine is a plant noted for its ability to attach solid objects through microscopic hooked trichomes via hook and loop mechanism. This dry adhesive behaviour has been mimicked using simple inexpensive epoxy resin replica moulding technique. Enhancement of adhesion strength achieved by varying the replicas' Young's modulus in order provide strong interlocking, whilst retaining sufficient bulk material flexibility subsequent detachment uncurling mechanism.Keywords:...
Textile waste is on the rise due to expanding global population and fast fashion market. Large volumes of textile are increasing need for new methods recycling mixed fabric materials. This paper employs a hydrothermal conversion route polyester/cotton mix in phosphoric acid generate carbon materials (hydrochars) electrochemical applications. A combination characterization techniques revealed reaction products were largely comprised two major components. The first granular material with...
Phosphate dosing is the principle strategy used in United Kingdom to reduce concentration of lead tap waters supplied by water pipes. The mechanisms phosphate-mediated control are not fully understood, but solid solutions calcium apatite thought play an important role. This study investigated microstructure a pipe, with high-alkalinity water, which crystals were spherulitic having rounded and dumb-bell-shaped morphologies. XRD, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, optical microscopy,...
Abstract One of the largest ecological transitions in carnivoran evolution was shift from terrestrial to aquatic lifestyles, which has driven morphological diversity skulls and other skeletal structures. In this paper, we investigate association between those lifestyles whisker morphology. However, comparing morphology over a range species is challenging since number whiskers their positions on mystacial pads vary species. Also, each will be at different stage growth may have incurred damage...
Non-equilibrium plasmachemical deposition using platinum(II) hexafluoroacetylacetonate precursor leads to the single-step formation of nanocomposite layers comprising an organic host matrix embedded with metal particles size less than 5 nm. These multifunctional films are found display both ionic and electronic conductivities.
Abstract A cure‐activated nanolayer transfer technique is described, which when combined with soft imprinting (lithography) can be used to fabricate multiple surface‐functionalized replicas from the same mould without need for a separate secondary functionalization step. For instance, hierarchical roughnesses of plant leaves and moth wings are successfully replicated yield superhydrophobicity. The inherent simplicity nanometer‐scale precision this approach makes it highly attractive plethora...
Cyclohexanone oxime is an important precursor for Nylon-6 and typically synthesized via the nucleophilic addition-elimination of hydroxylamine with cyclohexanone. Current technologies production are, however, not environment-friendly due to requirement harsh reaction conditions. Here we report electrochemical method one-pot synthesis cyclohexanone under ambient conditions aqueous nitrate as nitrogen source. A series Zn-Cu alloy catalysts are developed drive reduction nitrate, where...