Enhanced physico-mechanical properties of EVA/PA blends via electron beam irradiation and vinyl acetate content

Jawad Ahmed 한국고분자학회 2024 Macromolecular Research Vol.32 No.3

This study investigates the effects of electron beam (E-beam) irradiation on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer/ternary polyamide (EVA/tPA) blends with varying vinyl acetate (VA) content (19%, 28%, and 33%). The EVA/tPA blends were exposed to E-beam doses ranging from 50 to 300 kGy, with the addition of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTMA) and triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) as crosslinking co-agents. SEM analysis and FTIR spectroscopy confirmed that increasing the VA content in the EVA/tPA blends significantly improved compatibility after E-beam irradiation, resulting in enhanced tensile strength, storage modulus, and surface smoothness. The EVA/tPA/TMPTMA blend with 33% VA content exhibited a remarkable 132% increase in tensile strength and a 212% increase in storage modulus due to enhanced crosslinking formation post-irradiation. However, irradiation led to a decrease in elongation at break and blend crystallinity. TMPTMA co-agents demonstrated superior compatibility compared to TAIC, further enhancing the overall properties of the EVA/tPA blends. In conclusion, E-beam irradiation is an effective technique for producing high-performance EVA/tPA blends by utilizing higher VA content and suitable co-agents. These improved materials hold great potential for various applications, particularly in the oil pipeline and automotive industries.

Toward Electrical Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks: E-VANET

Kadhim Ahmed Jawad,Naser Jaber Ibrahim 대한전기학회 2021 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.16 No.3

The oil consumption and CO2 generation were the drives to innovate electric vehicles. At the recent years, there is large evolution in the industry of electric vehicles and in the near future, the normal vehicles may be replaced with electric vehicles. The energy consumption of these vehicles depends on the vehicle body size and weight, passengers’ weight, mobility speed, and vehicle communications. In this paper, we focus only on vehicle communications and propose a new concept called Electrical Vehicular Ad Hoc Network (E-VANET). E-VANET is a new trend of vehicular ad hoc networks (VANET) which composes of connecting a group of electric vehicles with each other and with the infrastructure to exchange information. In addition to the challenges of VANET such as mobility, routing, location awareness, etc., the main challenge in E-VANET is energy consumption that needs a great research eff ort to be reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to highlight E-VANET and new concepts, standards, and technologies that can be used to enhance its performance and reduce energy consumption. The main goal of this paper is to explain the concept of this new network type, its architectures, applications, and challenges as well as the technologies that can be merged with it to increase the network lifetime like software-defi ned network, fog computing, internet of vehicles (IoV) and cloud computing. This paper can open the door in front of the researchers to contribute in enhancing the work of E-VANET.

Self-Compacting Concrete with Partially Substitution of Waste Marble: A Review

Jawad Ahmad,Zhiguang Zhou,Ahmed Farouk Deifalla 한국콘크리트학회 2023 International Journal of Concrete Structures and M Vol.17 No.4

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is also seen as unsustainable since it uses a lot of natural resources. Recent researchers have focused on lowering construction costs and partially replacing cement with industrial waste. It is possible to effectively use various industrial wastes in concrete as cement or aggregates. Among these wastes, waste marble (WM) is a useful choice, and researchers have been interested in using WM in concrete for a couple of years. However, to pinpoint the advantages and recent advancements of research on WM as an ingredient of SCC, a comprehensive study is necessary. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to do a compressive evaluation of WM as an SCC ingredient. The review includes a general introduction to SCC and WM, the filling and passing capability of SCC, strength properties of SCC, durability, and microstructure analysis of SCC. According to the findings, WM improved the concrete strength and durability of SCC by up to 20% substitution due to micro-filling and pozzolanic reaction. Finally, the review also identifies research gaps for future investigations.

Steel Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete: A Comprehensive Review

Jawad Ahmad,Zhiguang Zhou,Ahmed Farouk Deifalla 한국콘크리트학회 2023 International Journal of Concrete Structures and M Vol.17 No.6

Self-compacting concrete (SCC), which flows under its own weight without being compacted or vibrating, requires no outside mechanical force to move. But like normal concrete, SCC has a brittle character (weak in tension) that causes sudden collapse with no advance notification. The tensile capacity of SCC has increased owing to the addition of steel fiber (SF). Various research concentrates on increasing the tensile strength (TS) of SCC by incorporating SF. To collect information on past research, present research developments, and future research directions on SF-reinforced SCC, however, a detailed review of the study is necessary. The main aspects of this review are the general introduction of SCC, fresh properties namely slump flow, slump T50, L box, and V funnel, and strength properties such as compressive, tensile, flexure, and elastic modulus. Furthermore, failure modes of steel fiber-reinforced SCC are also reviewed. Results suggest that the SF decreased the filling and passing ability. Furthermore, improvement in strength properties was also observed. However, some studies reported that SF had no effect or even decreased compressive capacity. Additionally, SF improved the tensile capacity of SCC and avoid undesirable brittle failure. Finally, the review recommends the substitution of secondary cementitious materials in SF-reinforced SCC to improve its compressive capacity.

Concrete Made with Partial Substitutions of Wheat Straw Ash: A Review

Jawad Ahmad,Mohamed Moafak Arbili,Muwaffaq Alqurashi,Fadi Althoey,Ahmed Farouk Deifalla 한국콘크리트학회 2023 International Journal of Concrete Structures and M Vol.17 No.6

Many scientists are now focusing their attention on the utilization of valuable industrial or agricultural wastes as the primary raw material for the construction sector. These wastes, on the other hand, are affordable and readily accessible, making them ideal for commercial use while also contributing to the reduction of environmental degradation. Wheat straw ash (WTSA) is a kind of agricultural waste that has the potential to be utilized in concrete. Although many researchers are focused on utilization of WTSA in concrete. However, an updated review is required which provides easy access for the reader to get an idea about the benefits of WTSA in concrete. Therefore, this study provides a comprehensive review of the utilization of WTSA as a concrete ingredient. Physical and chemical compositions of WTSA, flowability, mechanical strength (compressive, flexure, tensile strength, and elastic modulus), and durability properties (permeability, carbonation, ultrasonic pulse velocity, alkali-silica reaction and chloride attacks) are the main aspects of this review. Results indicate that the performance of concrete improved with partial substitutions of cement with WTSA but simultaneously decreased the flowability of concrete. The optimum dose is important as higher dose results in decreased mechanical strength. The typical optimum dose ranges from 10 to 20% by weight of the binder. The performance of concrete in terms of durability was also improved but less research is carried out on the durability performance of concrete with WTSA. Additionally, despite WTSA's improvement in mechanical strength, concrete still exhibits lower tensile strain, which leads to brittle failure. Therefore, it was recommended that further study should be done to increase its tensile strength.

Advanced Business Process Management with Digital Innovations (Review)

Masood Ahmed Khalid,Muhammad Jawad Ibrahim International Journal of Computer ScienceNetwork S 2023 International journal of computer science and netw Vol.23 No.6

Many organizations are looking for digital innovation to apply in business process management and this information revolution leaves its effect on the businesses and anticipate competitors. In this article, investigates the strength of the relationship between business process management (BMP) and Digital Innovations (DI) since it has been underdeveloped. The results and findings are extracted from international survey with explanations of expert panel to generalized a positive and moderate link of multiple factors that are affecting the strategic decision-making in business process management. It is extended to the Technology Organization Environment (TOE) framework and contour organizations along their Digital Process Innovation (DPI).

Numerical desirability function for adsorption of methylene blue dye by sulfonated pomegranate peel biochar: Modeling, kinetic, isotherm, thermodynamic, and mechanism study

Ali H. Jawad,Ahmed Saud Abdulhameed,M. A. K. M. Hanafiah,Zeid A. AlOthman,Mohammad Rizwan Khan,S. N. Surip 한국화학공학회 2021 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.38 No.7

Sulfonated pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel biochar (SPPBC) was developed via thermal activation with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to act as a promising biochar material for the adsorptive removal of toxic cationic dye namely methylene blue (MB) dye from contaminated water. A Box-Behnken design (BBD) and numerical desirability function were adopted to optimize the input adsorption variables (SPPBC dosage, temperature, pH, and contact time). The maximum removal of the MB dye can be accomplished by simultaneous significant interaction between SPPBC dosage with solution pH, SPPBC dosage with time, SPPBC dosage with temperature, solution pH with time, and time with temperature. The numerical desirability function identified the highest MB dye removal (93.9%) can be achieved at the following optimum numerical adsorption conditions: SPPBC dosage 0.18 g, temperature 49 oC, pH 9.7, and time 4.3 h. Equilibrium data were well fitted to the Temkin and Langmuir isotherm models. The maximum recorded adsorption capacity of SPPBC for MB dye adsorption by using Langmuir isotherm model was 161.9mg/g. This research work reveals the possibility of converting lignocellulose pomegranate peel into a renewable and environmentfriendly biochar via a relatively fast acid-activation process with the great potential to be promising adsorbent for removal of MB dye.

Molecular Epidemiology of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Burnt Patients

Farman Ullah Khan,Bashir Ahmad,Jawad Ahmed,Sun Young Hwang,Han Sang Yoo 대한수의학회 2013 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 Vol.2013 No.-

Severe Paraneoplastic Parkinsonism: A Rare Cause Revealing Breast Cancer

Abida Nabil,Tibar Houyam,Boudhas Adil,Oumerzouk Jawad,Bourazza Ahmed 대한신경과학회 2017 Journal of Clinical Neurology Vol.13 No.3

Morphological study of porous aromatic schiff bases as a highly effective carbon dioxide storages

Rehab Hammoda,Naser Shaalan,Mohammed H. Al-Mashhadani,Dina S. Ahmed,Rahimi M. Yusop,Ali H. Jawad,Emad Yousif 한국분석과학회 2023 분석과학 Vol.36 No.5

Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage is a critical issue for mitigating climate change. Porous aromatic Schiff base complexes have emerged as a promising class of materials for CO2 capture due to their high surface area, porosity, and stability. In this study, we investigate the potential of Schiff base complexes as an effective media for CO2 storage. We review the synthesis and characterization of porous aromatic Schiff bases materials complexes and examine their CO2 sorption properties. We find that Schiff base complexes exhibit high CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity, making them a promising candidate for use in carbon capture applications. Moreover, we investigate the effect of various parameters such as temperature, and pressure on the CO2 adsorption properties of Schiff base complexes. The Schiff bases possessed tiny Brunauer-Emmett- Teller surface areas (4.7-19.4 m2/g), typical pore diameters of 12.8-29.43 nm, and pore volumes ranging from 0.02-0.073 cm3/g. Overall, our results suggest that synthesized complexes have great potential as an effective media for CO2 storage, which could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to mitigating climate change. The study provides valuable insights into the design of novel materials for CO2 capture and storage, which is a critical area of research for achieving a sustainable future.