Publications by authors named "W Hassen"

Non-Newtonian fluids are also widely used in a variety of scientific, engineering, and industrial domains, including the petroleum sector and polymer technologies. They are vital in the development of drag-reducing agents, damping and braking systems, food manufacturing, personal protective equipment, and the printing industry. Fluid movement and transport via porous materials draw a lot of attention; they are important in science and technology.

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The exponential use of plastics and their recalcitrant nature leads to their significant accumulation in the environment. The occurrence of plastic wastes is considered as a serious environmental problem. Additionally, plastic wastes can break down into smaller pieces called microplastics (MPs), leading to further interactions with the environment and living organisms.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of ginger (zingiber officinale) against hydatid cysts' protoscolices using various concentrations and exposure times.
  • Results showed that higher concentrations (200 mg/mL for aqueous and both 100 mg/mL and 200 mg/mL for alcoholic) were more effective in killing the protoscolices, with a clear relationship between concentration, exposure time, and efficacy.
  • The findings suggest that ginger could be a promising natural anti-protoscolex agent, potentially with minimal side effects.
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  • High-grade graphene exhibits excellent thermal properties, making it suitable for energy applications and the development of nanofluids.
  • Few-layer graphene (FLG) nanofluids were produced using a green method involving ultrasound-assisted mechanical exfoliation of graphite in water, resulting in stable and high-quality materials.
  • Thermal tests revealed that FLG nanofluids have up to 20% higher thermal conductivity than water, with minimal increases in viscosity, and factors like FLG dimensions and concentration influencing thermal performance.
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Background And Purpose: Vasospasm is a common iatrogenic event during mechanical thrombectomy (MT). In such circumstances, intra-arterial nimodipine administration is occasionally considered. However, its use in the treatment of iatrogenic vasospasm during MT has been poorly studied.

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