Microwave hyperthermia (MWH) is an application using mild heat at a temperature range of 40-42°C to treat cancers. The source of local mild heat is emitted from the friction forces of oscillated dipole actions of water molecules in tissues. The local mild heat attracts temperature-sensitive anticancer drugs which allows efficient chemotherapy and reduce side effects. Unfortunately, studies...
The successful establishment of oyster mushroom seeds depends on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA). In this study, the sterilization level of media varied from level 1 to 3. For each sterilization level, PDA were steamed at 102 C for 60 minutes. The best result was found at the third level, which was shown by the growth of mycelium. All of the spread seeds (F1) produced were good and not...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of using glass waste powder as a reinforcing material on composite brake pads. Specimens were made using the hot isostatic pressing method at a temperature of 250 °C for 2 hours by varying the volume fraction of glass powder (9.9%vol - 29.9%vol). Tests carried out included hardness, wear, friction coefficient, and thermal resistance of brake...
The study demonstrates the profound impact of niobium (Nb) doping on the structural, optical, morphological, and photovoltaic properties of TiO₂-based photoanodes. Structural analysis through X-ray diffraction confirms the effective incorporation of Nb into the TiO₂ lattice, as indicated by slight increases in crystallite size and reductions in cell volume and lattice parameters, leading to a...
Power conversion efficiency (PCE) from naturally-sensitized DSSCs is typically in the average range (<0.05–1.7%). It requires a thorough understanding of the role of pigment’s molecular structure, electronic properties, anchoring groups, and conjugated double bonds or free π-electrons for improved PCE from enhanced carriers transport and decreased recombination. Narrowband absorption and poor...
Transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS) using nanobiotechnologies enhance treatment effectiveness by bypassing gastrointestinal metabolism, allowing for better drug targeting and improved outcomes. This study describes the preparation of cellulose acetate (CA)-based nanofibrous membranes as sophisticated biomaterials enabled with Temozolomide (TMZ), an anticancer drug commonly used in...
The issue of CO₂ corrosion on mild steel has been the main problem in oil and gas industry, particularly in transportation systems for crude oil and natural gas. The corrosion behaviour of mild steel in CO₂ environment at varying temperatures was studied through weight loss test, surface analysis and phase characterization of corrosion products. Mild steel samples were exposed to two media,...
