How can you synthesize Silicenes? Silicene and Graphene?

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How can you benefit from the pores of individual nanofibers in a nanofiber membrane/mat obtained via electrospinning?

Electrospun fiber mats are normally highly porous. During electrospinning process one can control the pores on individual nanofibers which depends on operating parameters such as relative...

08 September 2017 366 5 View

Dear Colleagues, I have recently come across a statement that "Wi-Fi: A Silent Killer That Kills Us Slowly" What is the fact?

In this electronic world, Wi-Fi is definitely helpful to connect all of us together. At the same time the below link is really shocking that Wi-Fi signals are adversely affecting our...

04 May 2016 3,066 55 View

What do you mean by active learning and passive learning?

What do you mean by active learning and passive learning? Which one you promote? and why?

03 April 2014 8,273 56 View

Why do faculties/researchers publish?

To get fame and prestige? To get funding? And/or what else?

31 December 2013 5,421 13 View

Are there any other alternatives for the Journal Impact Factor?

I have heard about Journal Usage Factor (JUF), it replaces downloads for citations. What about Eigen factor?

31 December 2013 1,741 38 View

What is most important in research? Theoretical modeling/simulation or experimental research?

I love experimental research. Modeling and simulation could strengthen the experimental data and they are complementary.

10 November 2013 4,544 3 View

Can you suggest some methods to increase the hydrophobicity and surface roughness of a polymeric membrane surface?

Can you suggest some methods to increase the hydrophobicity and surface roughness of a polymeric membrane surface? Is it possible to make the surface of a hydrophilic polymeric membrane in to...

10 November 2013 8,647 3 View

Can anyone suggest different applications of electrospun PVDF nanofibers?

Can anyone suggest different applications of electrospun PVDF nanofibers? I am using them in water separation processes. Suggestions for other applications and references are much...

09 October 2013 9,009 5 View

If you have a research article, what part of that article will you read first?

If you have a research article, what part of that article will you read first? (a) Abstract (b) Conclusions (c) Last part of Introduction (d) Experimental (e) Results and Discussion.

09 October 2013 7,370 26 View

Is it a good idea to show the authors' details while the articles are sent for peer-review?

I have an opinion that one should hide the author/institution details of an article while sending a paper for peer-review. After discussing with many of my friends, sometimes I feel that the...

09 October 2013 4,992 52 View

How to develop investments in renewable energy sources?

08 August 2024 5,112 3 View

Short Synthesis of Graphene Oxide from Natural Graphite Flakes?

I am in search of a modified Hummer's method, which can be used to synthesis graphene oxide within 6-8 hours. As I am a student it is not allowed for us to work after 5 in the laboratory. So I am...

01 August 2024 8,368 2 View

Is artifacts in XPS possible to build high deviation in binding energy larger than 5 eV??

Hello. Thanks for your consideration to see my question. Recently, I conducted XPS anaylsis of g-CN that is prepared from thermal polycondensation of DCDA, so-called conventional bulk-g-CN,...

30 July 2024 9,824 2 View

How can I separate graphene from amorphous carbon of similar particle sizes?

The starting material is a finely ground powder. Some particles contain more graphene than others.

30 July 2024 3,978 2 View

Is there a database with onshore wind production for the wind farms in Portugal?

I am looking to predict some production for future onshore wind energy production in Portugal, is there any database with info of performances of the existing wind farms in the country? something...

28 July 2024 1,750 1 View

What are the best practices to combat water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions?

Water scarcity is a significant issue in arid and semi-arid regions due to limited rainfall and high evaporation rates. To address this challenge, various strategies and practices have been...

28 July 2024 7,611 2 View

HAs anyone used TGA to find activation enegy of water evaporation?

I have different polymer solutions and I hypothesize that water molecules are retained based on the water-polymer interactions, so the amount of free water is less to intercat with drug tablet....

28 July 2024 9,545 6 View

Can we eliminate the stress singularity at the tip of the crack by manipulating the elastic constants?

The aim of the research here is to prevent the propagation of the crack in the fabricated elastic medium with useful applications.

25 July 2024 9,976 3 View

Can anyone kindly suggest research topics in the area of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics or renewable energy?

I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering student seeking suggestions on topics related to either thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer or renewable energy for my final year project....

24 July 2024 4,058 5 View

Is it feasible to employ an artificial sun in the experimental investigation of concentrated solar power systems, specifically linear Fresnel systems?

Is it feasible to employ an artificial sun in the experimental investigation of concentrated solar energy systems, specifically linear Fresnel systems? If the answer is affirmative, what type of...

22 July 2024 9,710 6 View