222 results match your criteria: "KPR Institute of Engineering[Affiliation]"

Physical Layer Security (PLS) in Cognitive Radio Networks (CRN) improves the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the external communication between the devices/ users. The security models for sensing and beamforming reduce the impact of adversaries such as eavesdroppers in the signal processing layer. To such an extent, this article introduces a Secure Channel Estimation Model (SCEM) using Channel State Information (CSI) and Deep Learning (DL) to improve the PLS.

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We investigated the and uses of pamoic acid functionalized gold nanoparticles (PA@AuNPs), with a focus on determining their safety and potential toxicity in living beings. To test this theory, the bacterial interaction of PA@AuNPs was studied using , , and cultures, as well as the inhibition of the bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein. The real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is used to measure the expression of target genes.

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Wearable communication technologies necessitate antenna designs that harmonize ergonomic compatibility, reliable performance, and minimal interaction with human tissues. However, high specific absorption rate (SAR) levels, limited radiation efficiency, and challenges in integration with flexible materials have significantly constrained widespread deployment. To address these limitations, this manuscript introduces a novel wearable cavity-backed substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) antenna augmented with artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) structures.

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A review on effect of nanoparticle addition on thermal behavior of natural fiber-reinforced composites.

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January 2025

Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, 10800, Thailand.

Always, the environment in which humans live needs to be saved from various calamities, and one such calamity is usage of petroleum-based products. Petroleum-based products are derived from various synthetic processes that adversely affect the environment. It may not reflect immediately, but it affects in the near future.

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Over the last decade, the environmental and wellness cost of antibiotic drug resistance to the societies have been astounding and require urgent attention Metal oxide nanomaterials have been achieved a pull-on deal with its entire applications in biological and photocatalytic applications. The present study conducts a comparative investigation on chemical and biogenic synthesis of zirconium dioxide (ZrO) nanoparticles aimed at enhancing their efficacy in their applications. The plant extract of Passiflora edulis act as a reducing and capping properties offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative.

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  • Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) derived from Walnut Shell biomass have been studied as effective fluorescent sensors for detecting Acebrophylline (AB), a medication for respiratory diseases.
  • The CQDs exhibit high selectivity and sensitivity towards AB, with a detection limit of 0.142 nM and strong performance in human urine samples, achieving recovery rates between 81 to 123%.
  • The study also analyzed structural changes in CQDs after sensing AB and explored the effects of various factors on detection, emphasizing the method's eco-friendly and cost-effective potential for healthcare applications.
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  • The development of a plant leaf disease detection model addresses the challenges of costly and time-consuming consultations with pathologists, and aims to improve early disease detection.
  • The model utilizes advanced techniques such as CLAHE for image pre-processing, K-means clustering for abnormality segmentation, and the Opposition-based Bird Swarm Algorithm for parameter optimization.
  • This new approach achieved an impressive accuracy of 92.26%, demonstrating its superiority over traditional methods in identifying plant leaf diseases.
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) refers to a neurological disorder that causes damage to brain cells and results in decreasing cognitive abilities and memory. In brain scans, this degeneration can be seen in different ways. The disease can be classified into four stages: Non-demented (ND), moderate demented (MoD), mild demented (MiD), and very mild demented (VMD).

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The conversion efficiency of a thermoelectric power generator depends on the dimensionless figure-of-merit (ZT) of the constituent thermoelectric materials, which is mainly determined by their Seebeck coefficient as well as the electrical and thermal conductivity. ZnO holds promise for thermoelectric applications, yet its use is currently limited by low electrical conductivity and high thermal conductivity. Herein, we demonstrate how thermal conductivity of ZnO can be significantly reduced by intelligently combining it with a cellulose-based Ag fabric using a one-step hydrothermal method, and how different ratios of zinc nitrate hexahydrate (ZNH) to hexamethylenetetramine (HMT) can be used to fine-tune the thermoelectric performance of the resulting composite.

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Bioaerogels from biomass waste: An alternative sustainable approach for wastewater treatment.

Int J Biol Macromol

December 2024

Environmental Chemistry Division, Environmental Science Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt; Egyptian Propylene and Polypropylene Company (EPPC), Port Said, Egypt. Electronic address:

The generation of municipal solid waste is projected to increase from 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050.

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  • This study is the first to report on caprine forestomach native collagen (CFNC) modified with silver nanowires (AgNWs) to create scaffolds intended for wound healing dressings.
  • The CFNC/AgNWs scaffolds demonstrated a porous 3D structure with favorable physical and chemical properties, showing antibacterial effects and mechanical properties that varied based on AgNW concentration.
  • However, higher concentrations of Ag ions were found to cause cytotoxicity in L929 fibroblast cells, indicating the need to balance antibacterial efficacy with biocompatibility when selecting AgNW dosages for optimal wound dressing performance.
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In this study, a novel water pumping module fed by grid interactive Photo-Voltaic with a bidirectional Power Flow Control was proposed. In addition to improving the pumping system's reliability, a water pump is powered by a brushless DC motor drive. This method enables the pump to work at its maximum capacity for the entirety of that day, regardless of the weather.

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Carbon dot-based fluorescence sensors have attracted research interest for the selective determination of anti-inflammatory drugs in biological fluids and environments. The overdose and accumulation of anti-inflammatory drugs in tissues can cause chronic side effects including abdominal pain, and renal damage. Herein, we report a new fluorescent probe, bamboo stem waste-derived carbon dots (BS-CDs) for highly sensitive detection of Flufenamic acid (FA), a hazardous anti-inflammatory drug.

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  • A study developed a flexible biopolymer-based antimicrobial wound dressing using chitosan-agarose (CS-AG) and chamomile flower extract (CH), aimed at improving wound healing and combating bacterial infections.
  • The CS-AG bioscaffold exhibits strong physical properties such as high tensile strength and enhanced thermal stability, verified by various scientific methods.
  • The bioscaffold not only demonstrates effective antibacterial activity against harmful bacteria but also supports cell viability, making it a promising option for drug release systems and tissue engineering applications.
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MLAFP-XN: Leveraging neural network model for development of antifungal peptide identification tool.

Heliyon

September 2024

AI & Digital Health Technology, Artifcial Intelligence & Cyber Future Institute, Charles Stuart University, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia.

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  • Infectious fungi pose a growing global threat, and using Antifungal peptides (AFP) is a promising way to create effective antifungal drugs with minimal toxicity to hosts.
  • The study introduces MLAFP-XN, a neural network-based approach that accurately identifies active AFP in sequencing data, employing eight feature extraction techniques along with the XGB feature selection strategy.
  • After evaluating 24 classification models, the top four achieved impressive accuracy rates, outperforming existing methods, and a companion website was created to showcase the AFP recognition process and highlight influential properties using SHAP.
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Antennas with higher gain and efficiency deliver superior performance across a wide frequency range. Achieving these characteristics at high frequencies while keeping a compact size necessitates sophisticated design approaches. This research presents a substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) cavity-backed slotted patch antenna (SPA) tailored for the 28 GHz and 34 GHz frequency bands.

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Variational Autoencoders for Network Lifetime Enhancement in Wireless Sensors.

Sensors (Basel)

August 2024

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Centre for IoT and AI (CITI), KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641 407, Tamil Nadu, India.

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are structured for monitoring an area with distributed sensors and built-in batteries. However, most of their battery energy is consumed during the data transmission process. In recent years, several methodologies, like routing optimization, topology control, and sleep scheduling algorithms, have been introduced to improve the energy efficiency of WSNs.

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High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are currently a subject of significant research interest in the fields of materials science and engineering. They are rapidly evolving due to their exceptional properties, and there is considerable focus on expanding their application potential by developing HEA coatings on various substrate materials. This area of study holds promise for advancing technology and innovation in diverse industries.

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  • - Furaltadone (FTD) is a potent veterinary antibiotic that can be harmful to humans as it might cause cancer through the food chain, making it urgent to find a reliable way to detect it at low levels.
  • - Researchers created pamoic acid-capped gold nanoparticles (PA@AuNPs) for detecting FTD, showing that these nanoparticles change in morphology and fluorescence characteristics when interacting with FTD, thus confirming their potential as fluorescent probes.
  • - PA@AuNPs demonstrated high sensitivity and effectiveness in measuring FTD concentrations in water and blood serum, while also being non-toxic to live zebrafish, suggesting their practical application in detecting harmful substances.
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This article investigates the effectiveness of feature extraction and selection techniques in enhancing the performance of classifier accuracy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM) detection using microarray gene data. To address the inherent high dimensionality of the data, three feature extraction (FE) methods are used, namely Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT), Ridge Regression (RR), and Pearson's Correlation Coefficient (PCC). To further refine the data, meta-heuristic algorithms like Bald Eagle Search Optimization (BESO) and Red Deer Optimization (RDO) are utilized for feature selection.

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Environmental water quality prediction based on COOT-CSO-LSTM deep learning.

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int

September 2024

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Computing, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar, 626126, Tamilnadu, India.

Water resource management relies heavily on reliable water quality predictions. Predicting water quality metrics in the watershed system, including dissolved oxygen (DO), is the main emphasis of this work. The enhanced long short-term memory (LSTM) model was suggested to improve the model's performance.

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  • The study focuses on synthesizing iron oxide-based nanomaterials for two main applications: wastewater cleanup and hydrogen production through photocatalysis.
  • Three types of photocatalysts—AlO/FeO, SmO/FeO, and YO/FeO—were compared, with YO/FeO achieving the highest hydrogen production rate of 340 mL/h and FeO demonstrating a dye degradation efficiency of 94% for Rhodamine B under visible light.
  • Key operating factors like sulphide ion concentration, catalyst amount, and solution volume were optimized, showing the most efficient conditions for hydrogen production being 0.25 M sulphide, 0.2 g/L catalyst, and
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Low-Cost Self-Reconstructed High Entropy Oxide as an Ultra-Durable OER Electrocatalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer.

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November 2024

Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering (BK21 FOUR) for Graduate School, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea.

Future energy loss can be minimized to a greater extent via developing highly active electrocatalysts for alkaline water electrolyzers. Incorporating an innovative design like high entropy oxides, dealloying, structural reconstruction, in situ activation can potentially reduce the energy barriers between practical and theoretical potentials. Here, a Fd-3m spinel group high entropy oxide is developed via a simple solvothermal and calcination approach.

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  • * The physicochemical properties of these nanocomposites were confirmed using advanced techniques, and the CS-CUR-GO/CuO variant showed controlled and sustained drug release over time.
  • * Additionally, the CS-CUR-GO/CuO nanocomposite demonstrated strong antibacterial effects against specific pathogens and increased cytotoxicity against mouse fibroblast cells, making it a promising candidate for medical applications.
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