Publications by authors named "Sugali Chandra Sekhar"

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  • The study aims to create a low-cost, reusable face mask that effectively protects against COVID-19, other infections, and dust allergies while reducing plastic waste.
  • The mask features a unique design with layers made from waste-derived PET and non-woven polypropylene, ensuring comfort, breathability, and high filtration efficiency, while allowing for clear speaking and preventing fog on glasses.
  • It is affordable at Rs. 17 (about 0.22 USD) and can be reused up to 30 washes, contributing to the fight against COVID-19 for over 600,000 people while promoting green technology.
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The goal of the present study is to treat industrial wastewater containing sodium aluminate using a chemically inert polyurea (PU) based thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis (RO) membrane to promote water reclamation and zero liquid discharge (ZLD). Pretreatment was carried out to reduce the pH of the effluent from 12.5 to 7.

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