National Institute of Technology Calicut

Composition‐Dependent Mechanical, Thermal, and Surface Properties of Stereolithography‐Printed TPU / PMMA Photopolymer Blends

ABSTRACT Photocurable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) blends were formulated for stereolithography (SLA) to examine how blend composition affects intermolecular interactions, phase morphology, thermal behavior, mechanical response, and surface we...

Pseudomonas fluorescens mediated plastic degradation and influence of UV pretreatment

Abstract The escalating environmental threat caused by the accumulation of recalcitrant synthetic plastics necessitates the development of effective bioremediation strategies. This study investigates the biodegradation potential of Pseudomonas fluorescens on two distinct substrat...

Tailoring Surface Properties of Low‐Carbon Steel Through Graphene and Inconel 718‐Reinforced Cladding via Wire Arc Additive Method

Surface degradation of low‐carbon steel remains a major concern in engineering applications under severe conditions. Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) provides an economical approach for localized surface modification through cladding. In this study, low‐carbon steel was sur...

A Review of NH3 and H2S Biofiltration for Odour Control: Mechanisms, Media, Microbial Communities, and Performance Optimization

Air pollution caused by the release of odorous gases such as ammonia (NH3), hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has become a serious environmental concern in our society. These emissions not only disrupt operations in wastewater and other waste processin...

A Four-Mirror Incoherent Broadband Cavity-Enhanced Absorption Spectrometer for Trace Gas Detection

Abstract A four-mirror resonator-based incoherent broadband cavity-enhanced absorption spectrometer (IBBCEAS) is demonstrated for the first time for sensitive trace gas detection. The proposed geometry addresses limitations of conventional linear cavities by enabling enhanced ali...

Stuck in Infancy? Investigating the Organizational Enablers and Restraints of HR Analytics Adoption: A Multimethod Approach

Human resources analytics (HRA) is maturing towards the position of an inevitable human resources practice. However, there are some restraints that impede its implementation, as well as enablers that support it. This study aims to discover the reasons behind the sluggish growth o...

Multifunctional elastomeric composites with enhanced heat dissipation and thermal energy storage using nano-encapsulated phase change material and graphite fillers

Multifunctional elastomeric composites capable of simultaneously dissipating and storing heat are increasingly important for thermal regulation in compact systems. However, integrating thermally conductive fillers with phase change materials (PCMs) within flexible polymer matrix...

Experimental and numerical investigations on thermal management of lithium-ion battery packs with integration of myristyl alcohol and heat pipes

Effective thermal management of lithium-ion battery (LIB) is essential for its performance, safety, and life. In the present study, a novel hybrid battery thermal management system (BTMS) integrating phase change material (PCM), heat pipes, and air-based cooling, including mist-a...

Effect of Thermal Loads on the Structural Response of an Aging Double-Curvature Thin Concrete Arch Dam Experiencing Significant Reservoir Level Fluctuations

High arch dams are structurally efficient hydraulic structures for demanding loading conditions, including extreme loading, and are widely recognized for the transfer mechanism of such loads acting on them. The distinctive performance of these thin concrete structures during thei...

Effect of adhesion on the dynamics of an AFM cantilever

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of adhesion forces on the dynamic behaviour of an atomic force microscopy (AFM) cantilever, particularly focusing on amplitude variation and phase shifts in tapping-mode operation. A finite element (FE) model using a body-force fo...