Fuzzy logic-based prediction and parametric optimizing using particle swarm optimization for performance improvement in pyramid solar still.

The primary objective of this study is to develop a robust model that employs a fuzzy logic interface (FL) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) to forecast the optimal parameters of a pyramid solar still (PSS). The model considers a range of environmental variables and varying levels of silver nanoparticles (Ag) mixed with paraffin wax, serving as a phase change material (PCM). The study focuses on three key factors: solar intensity ranging from 350 to 950 W/m, water depth varying between 4 and 8 cm, and silver (Ag) nanoparticle concentration ranging from 0.

Two-phase Hybrid Thermal Interface Alkali-treated E-Glass Fiber/MWCNT/Graphene/Copper Oxide Nanocomposites for Electronic Gadgets.

Introduction: Two-phase hybrid mode thermal interface materials were created and characterized for mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and wear behaviour. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this current research was to use alkali-treated glass fibre and other allotropes to produce high-performance two-phase thermal interface materials.

Method: Three different polymer composites were prepared to contain 20 vol.

Emerging waste-to-wealth applications of fly ash for environmental remediation: A review.

The considerable increase in world energy consumption owing to rising global population, intercontinental transportation and industrialization has posed numerous environmental concerns. Particularly, in order to meet the required electricity supply, thermal power plants for electricity generation are widely used in many countries. However, an annually excessive quantity of waste fly ash up to 1 billion tones was globally discarded from the combustion of various carbon-containing feedstocks in thermoelectricity plants.

Statistical analysis by using soft computing methods for seawater biodegradability using ZnO photocatalyst.

Water quality plays a significant role as a key factor in water resource management. The photocatalytic method is widely used for the removal of recalcitrant pollutants present in seawater. Photocatalysis is a cost-effective technology, sustainable, and environmentally friendly treatment process.

Microalgal-induced remediation of wastewaters loaded with organic and inorganic pollutants: An overview.

The recent surge in industrialization has intensified the accumulation of various types of organic and inorganic pollutants due to the illegal dumping of partially and/or untreated wastewater effluents in the environment. The pollutants emitted by several industries pose serious risk to the environment, animals and human beings. Management and diminution of these hazardous organic pollutants have become an incipient research interest.

Biorefining and biotechnology prospects of low-cost fish feed on Red tilapia production with different feeding regime.

This study aimed to decrease the production cost and increase tilapia yield with a feeding regime. The trial was divided into four treatments with three replications followed by the feeding frequency in monosex male Nile tilapia with an average initial weight of 17.86-18.

A review on the sustainable procurement of microalgal biomass from wastewaters for the production of biofuels.

The feasibility of microalgal biomass as one of the most promising and renewable sources for the production of biofuels is being studied extensively. Microalgal biomass can be cultivated under photoautotrophic, heterotrophic, photoheterotrophic, and mixotrophic cultivation conditions. Photoautotrophic cultivation is the most common way of microalgal biomass production.

Promising strategies of circular bioeconomy using heavy metal phytoremediated plants - A critical review.

Phytoremediation is an excellent method for removing harmful heavy metals from the environment since it is eco-friendly, uses little energy, and is inexpensive. However, as phytoremediated plants can turn into secondary sources for heavy metals, complete heavy metal removal from phytoremediated plants is necessary. Elimination of toxic heavy metals from phytoremediated plants should be considered with foremost care.

Metanil Yellow dye adsorption using green and chemical mediated synthesized manganese ferrite: An insight into equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics.

Green Manganese Ferrite (GMF) and Chemical mediated Manganese Ferrite (CMF) were designed and prepared via in situ co-precipitation method and their adsorption potential was compared using the model dye, Metanil Yellow (MY). Previously, an extract of aquatic macrophyte and metal chloride were employed for the development of ecofriendly GMF. Alternatively, CMF has been synthesized through chemical co-precipitation from metal chloride precursors.

Recent Progress in Nanomaterials Modified Electrochemical Biosensors for the Detection of MicroRNA.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important non-coding, single-stranded RNAs possessing crucial regulating roles in human body. Therefore, miRNAs have received extensive attention from various disciplines as the aberrant expression of miRNAs are tightly related to different types of diseases. Furthermore, the exceptional stability of miRNAs has presented them as biomarker with high specificity and sensitivity.

Assessment of single slope solar still using block and disc magnets via productivity, economic, and enviro-economic perspectives: a comparative study.

In this research, the productivity, economic, and enviro-economic analysis of single slope solar stills using block magnets (BMSS) and disc magnets (DMSS) were performed under the climatic conditions of Coimbatore city (latitude, 11° 01' 68″ N, and longitude, 76° 95' 58″ E), in India, 2019. The results observed in BMSS and DMSS were compared with conventional solar still (CSS) under the same climatic conditions. The usage of block and disc magnets in basin of solar still was improved the daily productivity significantly.

Kinetic study on the effect of temperature on biogas production using a lab scale batch reactor.

In the present study, biogas production from food waste through anaerobic digestion was carried out in a 2l laboratory-scale batch reactor operating at different temperatures with a hydraulic retention time of 30 days. The reactors were operated with a solid concentration of 7.5% of total solids and pH 7.