All Outputs (126)

Performance enhancement of a modified solar still with inverted pyramid aluminum basin geometry: experimental optimization, thermal and economic assessment. (2024)
Journal Article
DIAB, M.R., ROZZA, M., ALHOSARY, M., NASSAR, S., FAISAL, N., ELSHEIKH, A.H. and EGIZA, M. 2025. Performance enhancement of a modified solar still with inverted pyramid aluminum basin geometry: experimental optimization, thermal and economic assessment. Process safety and environmental protection [online], 193, pages 1173-1187. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.11.104

Desalination is a promising solution to address the global challenges of water scarcity and energy demand, aided by industrialization and population growth. This study explores the potential to enhance solar still performance by redesigning the basin... Read More about Performance enhancement of a modified solar still with inverted pyramid aluminum basin geometry: experimental optimization, thermal and economic assessment..

Analytical model for laser cutting in porous media. (2024)
Journal Article
MOSTAFA, A., HOSSAIN, M. and FAISAL, N. 2025. Analytical model for laser cutting in porous media. International journal of thermal sciences [online], 208, article number 109513. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2024.109513

Laser cutting in porous media presents both challenges and opportunities for various applications. Laser cutting requires a deep understanding of heat transfer, materials and laser physics, and can involve nonlinear and transient effects. There is a... Read More about Analytical model for laser cutting in porous media..

Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: a review. (2024)
Journal Article
EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., FAISAL, N. and ELSHEIKH, A.H. 2024. Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: a review. Solar energy [online], 282, article number 112963. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112963

Global water scarcity, accelerated by inefficient wastewater treatment and the high cost of conventional desalination technologies such as reverse osmosis, necessitates sustainable solutions. Solar stills, harnessing solar energy, offer a promising l... Read More about Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: a review..

Machine learning approach to investigate high temperature corrosion of critical infrastructure materials. (2024)
Journal Article
MUTHUKRISHNAN, R., BALOGUN, Y., RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., HOSSAIN, M. and FAISAL, N.H. 2024. Machine learning approach to investigate high temperature corrosion of critical infrastructure materials. High temperature corrosion of materials [online], 101(Suppl 1), pages 309-331. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11085-024-10312-4

Degradation of coatings and structural materials due to high temperature corrosion in the presence of molten salt environment is a major concern for critical infrastructure applications to meet its commercial viability. The choice of high value coati... Read More about Machine learning approach to investigate high temperature corrosion of critical infrastructure materials..

Applications of artificial intelligence in geothermal resource exploration: a review. (2024)
Journal Article
ALGAIAR, M., HOSSAIN, M., PETROVSKI, A., LASHIN, A. and FAISAL, N. 2024. Applications of artificial intelligence in geothermal resource exploration: a review. Deep underground science and engineering [online], 3(3): geothermal energy, pages 269-285. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/dug2.12122

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important in geothermal exploration, significantly improving the efficiency of resource identification. This review examines current AI applications, focusing on the algorithms used, the challenges... Read More about Applications of artificial intelligence in geothermal resource exploration: a review..

Optimizing DMF utilization for improved MXene dispersions in epoxy nanocomposites. (2024)
Journal Article
JANJUA, A.A., YOUNAS, M., ILYAS, R.A., SHYHA, I., FAISAL, N.H., INAM, F. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2024. Optimizing DMF utilization for improved MXene dispersions in epoxy nanocomposites. Journal of composites science [online], 8(9), article 340. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8090340

Dimethylformamide (DMF), a polar solvent, is commonly used for preparing graphene/epoxy nanocomposites. While previous research has commonly predominantly highlighted the improvement in physio-mechanical properties of these nanocomposites, the effect... Read More about Optimizing DMF utilization for improved MXene dispersions in epoxy nanocomposites..

Acoustic emission wave propagation in pipeline sections and analysis of the effect of coating and sensor location. (2024)
Journal Article
RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., FERNANDEZ, C. and FAISAL, N. [2024]. Acoustic emission wave propagation in pipeline sections and analysis of the effect of coating and sensor location. Nondestructive testing and evaluation [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2024.2390996

This paper presents an experimental investigation in which acoustic emission (AE) wave was generated through a pencil lead break (PLB) as a point source on two pipeline sections made of mild steel and titanium. The pipelines (bare, epoxy phenolic coa... Read More about Acoustic emission wave propagation in pipeline sections and analysis of the effect of coating and sensor location..

Recent developments in mechanical ultraprecision machining for nano/micro device manufacturing. (2024)
Journal Article
OLANIYAN, T., FAISAL, N. and NJUGUNA, J. 2024. Recent developments in mechanical ultraprecision machining for nano/micro device manufacturing. Micromachines [online], 15(8), article number 1030. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/mi15081030

The production of many components used in MEMS or NEMS devices, especially those with com-plex shapes, requires machining as the best option among manufacturing techniques. Ultraprecision machining is normally employed to achieve the required shapes,... Read More about Recent developments in mechanical ultraprecision machining for nano/micro device manufacturing..

Introduction to hydrogen and hydrogen economy: opportunities and challenges. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N., PRATHURU, A., KURUSHINA, V., RAJENDRAN, V., CAI, Q., HORRI, B. and KUMAR, A. 2024. Introduction to hydrogen and hydrogen economy: opportunities and challenges. Keynote presented at the 4th International conference on sustainable energy, environment and green technologies 2024 (ICSEEGT 2024), 9-10 August 2024, Jaipur, India.

Hydrogen is a versatile energy career and is key to decarbonize a number of difficult sectors. Hydrogen can be used to generate electricity, used as fuel for various forms of transport, domestic heating and cooking. However, although it is an abundan... Read More about Introduction to hydrogen and hydrogen economy: opportunities and challenges..

Thermal spray coatings for molten salt facing structural parts and enabling opportunities for thermochemical cycle electrolysis. (2024)
Journal Article
FAISAL, N.H., RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., HOSSAIN, M., MUTHUKRISHNAN, R., BALOGUN, Y., PANCHOLI, K., HUSSAIN, T., LOKACHARI, S., HORRI, B.A. and BANKHEAD, M. 2024. Thermal spray coatings for molten salt facing structural parts and enabling opportunities for thermochemical cycle electrolysis. Engineering reports [online], 6(9), article number e12947. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12947

Thermochemical water splitting stands out as the most efficient techniques to produce hydrogen through electrolysis at a high temperature, relying on a series of chemical reactions within a loop. However, achieving a durable thermochemical cycle sys... Read More about Thermal spray coatings for molten salt facing structural parts and enabling opportunities for thermochemical cycle electrolysis..

Caprock integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs. (2024)
Thesis
AMINAHO, E.N. 2024. Caprock integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445726

The geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), also referred to as CO2 geosequestration, represents one of the most promising options for reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. However, sometimes CO2 is captured with small amounts of other ind... Read More about Caprock integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs..

Wear-resistant and adherent nanodiamond composite thin film for durable and sustainable silicon carbide mechanical seals. (2024)
Journal Article
EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., ZIA, A.W., MURASAWA, K., FAISAL, N. and YOSHITAKE, T. 2024. Wear-resistant and adherent nanodiamond composite thin film for durable and sustainable silicon carbide mechanical seals. Wear [online], 550-551, article number 205394. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2024.205394

In response to environmental concerns, there is a growing demand for durable and sustainable mechanical seals, particularly in high-risk industries like chemical, petroleum, and nuclear sectors. This work proposes augmenting the durability and sustai... Read More about Wear-resistant and adherent nanodiamond composite thin film for durable and sustainable silicon carbide mechanical seals..

Formation integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs under cyclic stress conditions. (2024)
Journal Article
AMINAHO, E.N., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and SANAEE, R. 2024. Formation integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs under cyclic stress conditions. Geoenergy science and engineering [online], 238, article 212892. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.212892

The geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), also referred to as CO2 geosequestration, represents one of the most promising options for reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. However, most of the time, CO2 is captured with small amounts of o... Read More about Formation integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs under cyclic stress conditions..

Sustainable development goals and circularity in thermal spray coating manufacturing and value chain. (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine
FAISAL, N.F. and PRATHURU, A. 2024. Sustainable development goals and circularity in thermal spray coating manufacturing and value chain. Spraytoday [online], 4(2), pages 8-11. Available from: https://www.inscience.in/files/SPRAYTODAY%20Q2%20Full%20Issue_June2024.pdf

Thermally sprayed coating manufacturing utilizes a range of feedstock materials to develop thick layers on high-value solid and conformal structures which provide a wide range of qualities to components or parts. Due to the combination of environment... Read More about Sustainable development goals and circularity in thermal spray coating manufacturing and value chain..

Developing a hydrogen car demonstration for the actual public: public perceptions/experience. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MENYEH, B., OLADIGBO, T., OBUROH, A., FAISAL, N. and NJUGUNA, J. 2024. Developing a hydrogen car demonstration for the actual public: public perceptions/experience. Presented at 2024 Hydrogen accelerator meeting and networking event, 22 March 2024, Edinburgh, UK.

The project titled "Consumer Perceptions Toward Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: A Demonstrator Project" aims to enhance public awareness and assess consumer responses to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles through a real-world driving experience. The project in... Read More about Developing a hydrogen car demonstration for the actual public: public perceptions/experience..

Indium tin oxide thin film preparation and property relationship for humidity sensing: a review. (2024)
Journal Article
RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., FERNANDEZ, C., SUJATHA, D., PANDA, S.K. and FAISAL, N.H. 2024. Indium tin oxide thin film preparation and property relationship for humidity sensing: a review. Engineering reports [online], 6(3), article ID e12836. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12836

This review aims to present a critical overview of indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film preparation methods, structure–property relationship and its application in humidity sensing. A range of passive and active humidity sensors with thin films (based on... Read More about Indium tin oxide thin film preparation and property relationship for humidity sensing: a review..

Geomechanical impact of bio-competitive exclusion chemical on reservoir rocks. (2023)
Thesis
PERETOMODE, E. 2023. Geomechanical impact of bio-competitive exclusion chemical on reservoir rocks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571274

This study describes a novel approach known as "bio-competitive exclusion", which uses chemical nitrates as an oilfield chemical to treat reservoir souring and control the activities of sulfate-reducing bacteria. Because of its flexibility and extens... Read More about Geomechanical impact of bio-competitive exclusion chemical on reservoir rocks..

Thermomechanical deformation analysis of a tubular solid oxide steam electrolysis cell. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
KURUSHINA, V., RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N., SOMAN, A., HORRI, B.A. and CAI, Q. 2023. Thermomechanical deformation analysis of a tubular solid oxide steam electrolysis cell. In Proceedings of the 34th Thermal and fluid analysis workshop 2023 (TFAWS 2023), 21-25 August 2023, Maryland, USA. Washington: NASA [online], article number TFAWS23-ID-7. Available from: https://tfaws.nasa.gov/tfaws23/proceedings/

Technologies behind electrolysis cells for hydrogen production are making progress in terms of portability, cost reduction, performance enhancement, prolonged operation, and integration in stacks and with existing power infrastructure. The solid oxid... Read More about Thermomechanical deformation analysis of a tubular solid oxide steam electrolysis cell..

Machine learning model of acoustic signatures: towards digitalised thermal spray manufacturing. (2023)
Journal Article
VISWANATHAN, V., MCCLOSKEY, A., MATHUR, R., NGUYEN, D.T., FAISAL, N.H., PRATHURU, A., LLAVORI, I., MURPHY, A., TIWARI, A., MATTHEWS, A., AGRAWAL, A. and GOEL, S. 2024. Machine learning model of acoustic signatures: towards digitalised thermal spray manufacturing. Mechanical systems and signal processing [online], 208, article number 111030. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.111030

Thermal spraying, an important industrial surface manufacturing process in sectors such as aerospace, energy and biomedical, remains a skill intensive process often involving multiple trial runs impacting the yield. The core research challenge in dig... Read More about Machine learning model of acoustic signatures: towards digitalised thermal spray manufacturing..

Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential. (2023)
Journal Article
BLAIKIE, L., WELGAMAGE DON, A., FRANZEN, X., FERNANDEZ, C., FAISAL, N. and KONG THOO LIN, P. 2024. Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential. Waste and biomass valorization [online], 15(4), pages 2333-2343. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02292-4

Waste by-products such as pot ale are abundantly produced during the whisky distillation process and are conventionally used as livestock feed, however a significant proportion continues to require land and sea disposal. Here, the novel potential of... Read More about Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential..