Performance enhancement of a modified solar still with inverted pyramid aluminum basin geometry: experimental optimization, thermal and economic assessment.

Diab, Mohamed Ragab; Rozza, Mohamed; Alhosary, Mohamed; Nassar, Salman; Faisal, Nadimul; Elsheikh, Ammar H.; Egiza, Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.11.104

Structural integrity and failure mechanisms of thermoplastic composite pipes for offshore applications: insights from compressive and flexural testing. (2025)
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OKOLIE, O., FAISAL, N.H., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. [2025]. Structural integrity and failure mechanisms of thermoplastic composite pipes for offshore applications: insights from compressive and flexural testing. Engineering failure analysis [online], In Press, article number 109775. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2025.109775

This research investigates the structural integrity and mechanical behaviour of a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) that is particularly used in the offshore energy industry. The TCP offers enhanced strength and high strength-to-weight ratio ideal f... Read More about Structural integrity and failure mechanisms of thermoplastic composite pipes for offshore applications: insights from compressive and flexural testing..

Modelling metasurface patterned anode for enhanced performance of solid oxide electrolyser. (2025)
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KURUSHINA, V., HOSSAIN, M., HASBI, S., SOMAN, A., PRATHURU, A., CAI, Q., HORRI, B.A. and FAISAL, N.H. 2025. Modelling metasurface patterned anode for enhanced performance of solid oxide electrolyser. Journal of power sources [online], 648, article number 237436. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.237436

Solid oxide electrolysers (SOE) are a promising type of technology of hydrogen production with the potential to be a part of the sustainable future of the energy sector. Advantageous efficiency of these devices is coming from the combined use of the... Read More about Modelling metasurface patterned anode for enhanced performance of solid oxide electrolyser..

Application of machine learning in the determination of rock brittleness for CO2 geosequestration. (2025)
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AMINAHO, E.N., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and SANAEE, R. 2025. Application of machine learning in the determination of rock brittleness for CO2 geosequestration. Machine learning with applications [online], 20, article number 100656. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mlwa.2025.100656

The underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), also called CO2 geosequestration, represents one of the most promising options for reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. However, fluid-rock interactions in reservoir and cap rocks before and du... Read More about Application of machine learning in the determination of rock brittleness for CO2 geosequestration..

Thermo-physical behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe for oil and gas applications. (2025)
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OKOLIE, O., FAISAL, N.H., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2025. Thermo-physical behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe for oil and gas applications. Polymers [online], 17(8), article number 1107. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17081107

Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) consist of three distinct layers—liner, reinforcement, and coating—offering superior advantages over traditional industrial pipes, including flexibility, lightweight construction, and corrosion resistance. This stu... Read More about Thermo-physical behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe for oil and gas applications..

AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs. (2025)
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ALGAIAR, M., BANO, S., LASHIN, A., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and ABU SALEM, H.S. 2025. AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs. Renewable energy [online], 248, article number 123154. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.123154

This study introduces AiION, a novel deep learning chemical geothermometer designed to predict deep geothermal reservoir temperatures and address the limitations of traditional geothermometry methods. By integrating classical geothermometry, multi-co... Read More about AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs..

Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation. (2025)
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PERETOMODE, E., FAISAL, N. and OLUYEMI, G. 2025. Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation. Geomechanics and geoengineering [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2025.2484482

The potential impacts of oilfield chemical treatment on the petrophysical and geomechanical properties of reservoir rock are well known. In this paper, the effect of bio-competitive exclusion chemical (sodium nitrate) treatment on sandstone rock prop... Read More about Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation..

Enhancing epoxy polymer composites with MXene nanosheets for improved thermal performance. (2025)
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JANJUA, A.A., SAHARUDIN, M.S., OKECHUKWU, A.E., YOUNAS, M. and FAISAL, N. 2025. Enhancing epoxy polymer composites with MXene nanosheets for improved thermal performance. Journal of nano research [online] 87, pages 101-109. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-OAqN4d

Thermosetting epoxy polymers are widely employed as matrices for fabricating fibre-reinforced composites due to their exceptional strength and stiffness. However, the inherent brittleness of epoxy and its generally low fracture toughness impose limit... Read More about Enhancing epoxy polymer composites with MXene nanosheets for improved thermal performance..

Dynamic mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings enhanced with MXene and diverse nano-fillers. (2025)
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SAHARUDIN, M.S., NASIR, N.A.C., JANJUA, A.A., OKECHUKWU, A.E., HAQUE, N.F. and AHMAD, E.Z. 2025. Dynamic mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings enhanced with MXene and diverse nano-fillers. Solid state phenomena [online], 370, pages 25-32. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2F2Syv

This comparative study explored the dynamic mechanical characteristics and resistance to corrosion of four distinct nanofillers; MXenes, Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs), Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), and Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) within epoxy composites a... Read More about Dynamic mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings enhanced with MXene and diverse nano-fillers..

Influence of alloy composition on the tribomechanical properties of 50% blend of CoCrWMoCFeNiSiMn (stellite 1) and CoCrMoCFeNiSiMn (stellite 21) alloys. (2025)
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AHMED, R., KUMAR, V., FAISAL, N.H., MARRI, M. and DAVIES, S. [2025]. Influence of alloy composition on the tribomechanical properties of 50% blend of CoCrWMoCFeNiSiMn (stellite 1) and CoCrMoCFeNiSiMn (stellite 21) alloys. Journal of materials engineering and performance [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-11034-7

This paper aims to investigate the structure-property relationship of the blend of two different carbide-type wear resistance Stellite® alloys, i.e. high carbon and tungsten CoCrW (Stellite 1) alloy and high molybdenum CoCrMo (Stellite 21) alloy. Ble... Read More about Influence of alloy composition on the tribomechanical properties of 50% blend of CoCrWMoCFeNiSiMn (stellite 1) and CoCrMoCFeNiSiMn (stellite 21) alloys..

Integrated non-destructive testing for assessing manufacturing defects in melt-fusion bonded thermoplastic composite pipes. (2025)
Journal Article
OKOLIE, O., FAISAL, N.H., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2025. Integrated non-destructive testing for assessing manufacturing defects in melt-fusion bonded thermoplastic composite pipes. NDT [online], 3(1), article number 6. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ndt3010006

The thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturing process introduces defects that impact their performance, such as voids, misalignment, and delamination. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for effective non-destructive testing (NDT) tech... Read More about Integrated non-destructive testing for assessing manufacturing defects in melt-fusion bonded thermoplastic composite pipes..

Hydrogen at RGU: expertise, projects and facilities. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FAISAL, N. 2025. Hydrogen at RGU: expertise, projects and facilities. Presented at the 2025 All things hydrogen conference, 18 March 2025, Aberdeen, UK.

In this presentation Professor Nadimul Faisal highlights some of the hydrogen research projects being undertaken at Robert Gordon University to support the development of renewable hydrogen technologies needed to support the Scottish Government's amb... Read More about Hydrogen at RGU: expertise, projects and facilities..

Neutron diffraction assessment at extreme temperatures to gain insights into the performance of thermocouple coatings. Part 1. [Dataset] (2025)
Data
IRUNGU, B., FAISAL, N., LEE, T.L., GOEL, S. and ISMAIL, M.A.E. 2025. Neutron diffraction assessment at extreme temperatures to gain insights into the performance of thermocouple coatings. Part 1. [Dataset]. Hosted on STFC ISIS neutron and muon source data journal [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510004-1

This project investigates the behaviour of Chromel-Alumel K-type thermocouples under extreme temperature conditions, focusing on coatings produced through thermal spray processes. These thermocouples, widely used in industrial and aerospace applicati... Read More about Neutron diffraction assessment at extreme temperatures to gain insights into the performance of thermocouple coatings. Part 1. [Dataset].

Neutron diffraction assessment at extreme temperatures to gain insights into the performance of thermocouple coatings. Part 2. [Dataset] (2025)
Data
IRUNGU, B., FAISAL, N., LEE, T.L., GOEL, S. and ISMAIL, M.A.E. 2025. Neutron diffraction assessment at extreme temperatures to gain insights into the performance of thermocouple coatings. Part 2. [Dataset]. Hosted on STFC ISIS neutron and muon source data journal [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510004-2

This project investigates the behaviour of Chromel-Alumel K-type thermocouples under extreme temperature conditions, focusing on coatings produced through thermal spray processes. These thermocouples, widely used in industrial and aerospace applicati... Read More about Neutron diffraction assessment at extreme temperatures to gain insights into the performance of thermocouple coatings. Part 2. [Dataset].

Cohesive zone model for the thermomechanical deformation of a high temperature tubular solid oxide electrolysis cell. (2025)
Journal Article
KURUSHINA, V., PRATHURU, A., SOMAN, A., HOSSAIN, M., CAI, Q., HORRI, B.A. and FAISAL, N.H. 2025. Cohesive zone model for the thermomechanical deformation of a high temperature tubular solid oxide electrolysis cell. Engineering fracture mechanics [online], 318, article number 110987. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2025.110987

High-temperature processes for hydrogen production unlock the potential for high energy efficiency combined with a relatively low environmental impact. However, structural integrity should be carefully considered. Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC... Read More about Cohesive zone model for the thermomechanical deformation of a high temperature tubular solid oxide electrolysis cell..

Materials challenges and opportunities in high-temperature steam electrolysis with geothermal heat. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FAISAL, N. 2025. Materials challenges and opportunities in high-temperature steam electrolysis with geothermal heat. Presented at the 2025 Geothermal: gaining momentum, 26-27 February 2025, Aberdeen, UK: [virtual event].

High-temperature steam is critical in many industrial processes and applications, including energy production (e.g., water splitting through solid oxide steam electrolysis (SOSE) leading to hydrogen production). Coupling of SOSE with geothermal heat... Read More about Materials challenges and opportunities in high-temperature steam electrolysis with geothermal heat..

Hydrogen at RGU: innovation and supporting it existing ecosystem (Hy-ONE and other projects). (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FAISAL, N. 2025. Hydrogen at RGU: innovation and supporting its existing ecosystem (Hy-ONE and other projects). Presented at Scotland's hydrogen innovation network (SHINe) webinar: using innovation to overcome hydrogen barriers, 11 February 2025, [virtual event].

At this SHINe webinar Professor Nadimul Faisal give a presentation detailing the research into hydrogen, its production, storage, utilisation and integration, which is being undertaken at Robert Gordon University. This includes the Hy-One project wh... Read More about Hydrogen at RGU: innovation and supporting it existing ecosystem (Hy-ONE and other projects)..

Air plasma sprayed multi-material composite coatings for enhanced light absorption and thermal emission. (2025)
Journal Article
FAISAL, N.H., RAJENDRAN, V., KANIAPAN, S., RAMALINGAM, V., PRATHURU, A., AHMED, R., KATIYAR, N.K., BANSAL, A., WHITTAKER, T., ISHERWOOD, P., WHITTOW, W., EGIZA, M. and GOEL, S. 2025. Air plasma sprayed multi-material composite coatings for enhanced light absorption and thermal emission. Surface and coatings technology [online], 498, article number 131854. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131854

This study pioneers a transformative approach to solar thermal technology by leveraging air plasma-sprayed (APS) multi-material composite coatings. It is to achieve unprecedented light absorption and thermal emission, redefining the design paradigm f... Read More about Air plasma sprayed multi-material composite coatings for enhanced light absorption and thermal emission..

Design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams: application in CO2 capture and storage. (2025)
Journal Article
AMINAHO, E.N., AMINAHO, N.S., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and AMINAHO, K.A. 2025. Design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams: application in CO2 capture and storage. Gas science and engineering [online], 134, article number 205546. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2025.205546

The concentration of gases in gas streams can be monitored using sensors. However, gas sensors can lose their response accuracy due to mechanical wear or damage, and environmental factors such as exposure to unusual temperature and pressure condition... Read More about Design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams: application in CO2 capture and storage..

Design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams: application in CO2 capture and storage. [Dataset] (2025)
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AMINAHO, E.N., AMINAHO, N.S., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and AMINAHO, K.A. 2025. Design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams: application in CO2 capture and storage. [Dataset]. Gas science and engineering [online], 134, article number 205546. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2025.205546

This study proposed a new sensor calibration methodology and the design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams. Furthermore, machine learning models were developed in this study to explore... Read More about Design of a hybrid artificial intelligence system for real-time quantification of impurities in gas streams: application in CO2 capture and storage. [Dataset].

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..

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