Institution
University of Al Maarif
Recent research
- Materials & Energy
ABSTRACT Solar still (SS) desalination is a solar‐based desalination technology that is environmentally friendly and has the potential to provide an abundant supply of saline water, but has been limited in practice due to low productivity and thermal efficiency. This systematic r...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Gold nanoparticles effect on bacterial virulence factor formation with multiple drug resistance
The study aims to investigate how the local Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates' ability to form biofilms is impacted by gold nanoparticles. 47 samples are taken from burns (38%), urinary tract infections (7%), ear infections (4%), and wounds (51%). Fourteen isolates (29.78%) are fou...
- Engineering & Technology
Enhancing Thermosyphon Flat‐Plate Solar Collectors With Magnetic Fields: An Energy and Exergy Review
ABSTRACT With increasing global energy demand, it has become imperative to develop new methods to improve the efficiency of renewable energy systems. One of those solutions, with high potential to improve the performance of solar thermal systems, involves using nanofluids and ext...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Abstract The use of nanofluids has attracted significant attention due to their improved thermal performance compared with conventional heat transfer fluids. Because nanoparticles are on the nanometer scale, problems such as channel blockage and severe abrasion can be reduced. Am...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
One major cause of implant loosening after total hip replacement is the mismatch in stiffness properties between the metallic prostheses and the cortical bones. This paper evaluates the structural effectiveness of four different bioinspired porous structures, specifically Honeyco...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Abstract Freshwater scarcity is an escalating global challenge, particularly in arid, remote, and off-grid regions where conventional desalination technologies remain energy-intensive and costly. Solar stills provide a simple and sustainable desalination option; however, their br...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Abstract Retrofitting of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with FRP materials addresses issues of structural deterioration, offering a robust alternative to traditional steel reinforcement. This study experimentally investigates the flexural strengthening of RC beams using near-surf...