Triazole-rich 3D metal-organic framework incorporated solid electrolytes for superior proton conductivity and durability in fuel cells.

Insufficient proton conductivity and oxidative stability of sulfonated hydrocarbons hinder their applicability as proton exchange membrane electrolytes in fuel cells. In this regard, fabrication of proton conducting mixed-matrix membranes (PC-MMMs) can be a superior approach to obtain desirable properties. In this work, a triazole ligand (1H-1,2,4 triazole) was coordinated to a zinc metal node to create a 3D metal-organic framework (MOF) and incorporated as an additive in a sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) matrix at 1, 3, and 5 weight percentage to fabricate PC-MMMs by the casting process.

Zirconia- and ceria-based electrolytes for fuel cell applications: critical advancements toward sustainable and clean energy production.

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are emerging as energy conversion devices for large-scale electrical power generation because of their high energy conversion efficiency, excellent ability to minimize air pollution, and high fuel flexibility. In this context, this critical review has focussed on the recent advancements in developing a suitable electrolyte for SOFCs which has been required for the commercialization of SOFC technology after emphasizing the literature from the prior studies. In particular, the significant developments in the field of solid oxide electrolytes for SOFCs, particularly zirconia- and ceria-based electrolytes, have been highlighted as important advancements toward the production of sustainable and clean energy.

Fractional order model of thermo-solutal and magnetic nanoparticles transport for drug delivery applications.

We examine the capturing efficiency of magnetic nanoparticles bound with drug molecules infused into the blood stream and monitored them by the application of an external magnetic field. We analyzed the motion of the nanoparticles along with the blood velocity through a porous medium vessel under the effect of periodic vibration. The thermo-solutal transport with Caputo-Fabrizio fractional-order derivative is modeled with non-Newtonian biviscosity fluid, Soret and Dufour effect, thermal radiation, and linear variation of the chemical reaction.

Fractional order model for thermochemical flow of blood with Dufour and Soret effects under magnetic and vibration environment.

We examine the effect of the Caputo-Fabrizio derivative of fractional-order model on the flow of blood in a porous tube having thermochemical properties under the magnetic and vibration mode. Blood is considered as the biviscosity non-Newtonian fluid having thermal radiation and chemical reaction properties to observe its impact on energy flux and mass flux gradients. We provided analytical solution via the Laplace, finite Hankel transform, and the corresponding inverse techniques.

Short-term changes in plasma glucose affect glycated hemoglobin measurement.

The study aimed to investigate the impact of a delay of 12h between sample collection and HbA1c measurement. We propose an easy method to determine the adequacy of removal of HbA1d and in case of insufficient removal suggest measurement of HbA1c 12h after collection.