6 results match your criteria: "NIT Rourkela: National Institute of Technology Rourkela[Affiliation]"

Certain proteins and synthetic covalent polymers experience aqueous phase transitions, driving functional self-assembly. Herein, we unveil the ability of supramolecular polymers (SPs) formed by G4.Cu+ to undergo heating-induced unexpected aqueous phase transitions.

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The pace of water contamination is increasing daily due to expanding industrialisation. Finding a feasible solution for effectively remediating various organic and inorganic pollutants from large water bodies remains challenging. However, a nano-engineered advanced hybrid material could provide a practical solution for the efficient removal of such pollutants.

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A novel, efficient and economical alternative for the removal of toxic organic, inorganic and pathogenic water pollutants using GO-modified PU granular composite.

Environ Pollut

July 2023

Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, (NIT Rourkela) Sector 1, Rourkela, Odisha, 768009, India; Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, (IIT Gandhinagar), Palaj, Gujarat, 382355, India. Electronic address:

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  • - This study focuses on creating a cost-effective adsorbent made from graphene oxide embedded in polyurethane (GOPU) to treat water contaminated with lead ions, Methylene blue dye, and E. coli bacteria.
  • - Characterization techniques confirmed the successful synthesis of GOPU granules, which demonstrated high adsorption capacities of 842 mg/g for lead ions and 899 mg/g for Methylene blue, following specific kinetic and adsorption models.
  • - The GOPU granules showed over 100% removal efficiency for E. coli and performed best in an adsorption column setup at certain conditions, indicating their potential for effective water purification.
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This study proposed a two-step method involving hydrothermal and electrostatic self-assembly processes for synthesising an amine-functionalised magnetic ligand graphene oxide-based nanocomposite (EDTA@FeO@GO). The amine groups were successfully attached to the surface of iron (II, III) oxide (FeO), which were embedded on the surface of graphene oxide (GO) (FeO@GO). This EDTA@ FeO@GO nanocomposite was used as a chelating agent to bind the toxic heavy metal ions.

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Flipped learning is a blended learning method based on academic engagement of students online (outside class) and offline (inside class). In this learning pedagogy, students receive lesson any time from lecture videos pre-loaded on digital platform at their convenience places and it is followed by in-classroom activities such as doubt clearing, problem solving, However, students are constantly exposed to high levels of distraction in this age of the Internet. Therefore, it is hard for an instructor to know whether a student has paid attention while watching pre-loaded lecture video.

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Global Fe-O isotope correlation reveals magmatic origin of Kiruna-type apatite-iron-oxide ores.

Nat Commun

April 2019

Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Survey of Sweden, Villavägen 18, Box 670, 75128, Uppsala, Sweden.

Kiruna-type apatite-iron-oxide ores are key iron sources for modern industry, yet their origin remains controversial. Diverse ore-forming processes have been discussed, comprising low-temperature hydrothermal processes versus a high-temperature origin from magma or magmatic fluids. We present an extensive set of new and combined iron and oxygen isotope data from magnetite of Kiruna-type ores from Sweden, Chile and Iran, and compare them with new global reference data from layered intrusions, active volcanic provinces, and established low-temperature and hydrothermal iron ores.

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