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pH-responsive halochromic films based on carboxymethyl cellulose infused with anthocyanin or curcumin dye extracts for smart packaging applications

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-04-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100476

Iftikhar Ahmed Channa , Jaweria Ashfaq , Maria Wasti , Abdul Ghaffar Memon , Muhammad Hasan , Muhammad Ali Shar , Abdulaziz AlHazaa , Athanasios Tiliakos

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Alkaline earth metal oxides supported on WO3@MCM-41; bifunctional catalysts for biodiesel production from corn and waste cooking oil

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100477

Irsa Tariq , Muhammad Zubair , Waheed Iqbal , Amin Badshah , Syed Mustansar Abbas , Ali Haider

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Study of the degradation of RY-145 b y the fenton process using a prepared magnetic bentonite as heterogeneous catalyst

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100463

Carine Lannang Tsokeing , Sanchez Dave Mouafo Dongmo , Esther Judith Maffeu , Pierre Gerard Tchieta , Jean Duplex Wansi

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Exploring the evolution of 5D and 6D printing: Current progress, challenges, technological innovations, and transformative biomedical applications 探索 5D 和 6D 打印的演变：当前的进展、挑战、技术创新和变革性生物医学应用

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100470

Shrikant Dargude , Snehal Shinde , Swati Jagdale , Satish Polshettiwar , Amarjitsing Rajput

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Comparative Analysis of Silver and Titanium Oxide Hybrid Nanofluid in MHD Unsteady Flow Past an Accelerated Vertical Plate with Radiation Effects

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100469

Joseph Nicholaus Lutera , B. Shankar Goud , M.N. Raja Shekar

{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Silver and Titanium Oxide Hybrid Nanofluid in MHD Unsteady Flow Past an Accelerated Vertical Plate with Radiation Effects","authors":"Joseph Nicholaus Lutera , B. Shankar Goud , M.N. Raja Shekar","doi":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100469","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100469","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The problem of MHD unsteady movement of the nanofluid past an accelerated perpendicular surface is investigated. Thermal radiation and electromagnetic field properties are taken into explanation of the hybrid nanofluid composed of Silver and Titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles offer an enhanced thermal conductivity property, a factor important in technological advancement including cooling, separation, nuclear reactors, solar energy and electronic devices. The study aims to analyze the characteristics of different nanofluids on the influence of dimensionless parameters for mass and heat transmission. The resultant nondimensionalized boundary problem is solved numerically by the finite difference technique employed to obtain the mathematical results of the partial differential equations. The results demonstrate a comparison of velocity and thermal energy profiles of Silver-water and Titanium dioxide-water nanofluids graphically. Silver particles portray greater impacts on the nanofluid flow rate than the Titanium dioxide particles. The temperature of silver water is greater than the temperature of Titanium dioxide water. The improvement of thermal radiation strength was observed to enhance the temperature and velocity profiles of the nanofluid. The study is crucial in decision-making, especially for the choice of efficient nanofluid in mass and heat transmission applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100614,"journal":{"name":"Hybrid Advances","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143784005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigations on effect of amine functionalised graphene nanoplatelets (f-GNPs) reinforcement on mechanical properties of epoxy resin

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100443

Neerajkumar Wayzode , Mahendra L. Shelar , Vinod B. Suryawanshi

{"title":"Investigations on effect of amine functionalised graphene nanoplatelets (f-GNPs) reinforcement on mechanical properties of epoxy resin","authors":"Neerajkumar Wayzode , Mahendra L. Shelar , Vinod B. Suryawanshi","doi":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100443","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100443","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Graphene nanoplatelets (f-GNPs) are emerging nanofillers with appealing attributes, such as strong compatibility with a wide range of polymers, exceptional overall strength, and cost-efficiency. This research examines the influence of varying weight fractions of functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (f-GNPs) on the mechanical properties of epoxy resin. Various weight fractions of f-GNPs namely 0.2%, 0.4%,0.6%,0.8%,1% and 5% are added to epoxy resin. Combination of ultra-sonication and magnetic stirring was used for dispersing f-GNPs in epoxy resin. f-GNPs reinforcement showed improvement in tensile strength on epoxy except for 1% and 5% weight fractions. Dispersion of f-GNPs is found to be superior at lower f-GNPs concentrations. The experimental results reveal that incorporating f-GNPs enhances the ultimate tensile strength of epoxy resin by 11.79%, 12.47%, 10.12%, and 13.31% at weight fractions of 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%, respectively. This confirms the beneficial impact of amine-functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (f-GNPs) on epoxy resin. The highest improvement, 13.31%, was achieved at 0.8% f-GNPs, making it the optimal loading, which was subsequently utilized in the development of multiscale f-GNPs-reinforced Glass/Epoxy composites. This study also presents a detailed FTIR, LRS, XRD, TEM, SEM characterisation of amine functionalised graphene nanoplatelets (f-GNPs).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100614,"journal":{"name":"Hybrid Advances","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100443"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143791608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Additive manufacturing in biomedical: Applications, challenges, and prospects 生物医学中的快速成型技术：应用、挑战和前景

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100467

Md Hosne Mobarak , Abu Sofian Abid , Md Shahriar Munna , Mihir Dutta , Md Israfil Hossain Rimon

{"title":"Additive manufacturing in biomedical: Applications, challenges, and prospects","authors":"Md Hosne Mobarak , Abu Sofian Abid , Md Shahriar Munna , Mihir Dutta , Md Israfil Hossain Rimon","doi":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100467","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100467","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Additive Manufacturing (AM), also called 3D printing, has introduced revolutionary advancements across multiple industries, particularly impacting the biomedical field. This technology facilitates the production of intricate, patient-specific medical devices, such as implants, prosthetics, and surgical models, with unparalleled precision and customization. These capabilities have facilitated personalized medicine, enabling therapies customized to particular patient requirements and anatomical characteristics, improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Nevertheless, numerous obstacles continue to impede the comprehensive integration of AM into conventional healthcare. Critical concerns encompass the biocompatibility and longevity of additive manufacturing materials, rigorous regulatory and safety standards, and the substantial expenses linked to the development and production of additive manufacturing medical devices. Confronting these problems necessitates continuous research and development to formulate better biocompatible materials, enhance additive manufacturing methods, and facilitate regulatory approval procedures. This study will offer a comprehensive overview of the applications, constraints, and future potential of additive manufacturing in biomedicine, highlighting its contribution to personalized healthcare solutions and enhanced patient outcomes through innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100614,"journal":{"name":"Hybrid Advances","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100467"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143784006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fabrication of a hybrid reduced graphene oxide functionalized ZnO/ZnCo2O4 nanocomposite for electrochemical energy storage

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100466

Subrata Maity , Arpita Dutta , Kartik Tantubay , Bapan Bairy , Sayani Saha , Sourav Bhowmick , Supriya Mondal , Abu Jahid Akhtar , Moni Baskey (Sen)

{"title":"Fabrication of a hybrid reduced graphene oxide functionalized ZnO/ZnCo2O4 nanocomposite for electrochemical energy storage","authors":"Subrata Maity , Arpita Dutta , Kartik Tantubay , Bapan Bairy , Sayani Saha , Sourav Bhowmick , Supriya Mondal , Abu Jahid Akhtar , Moni Baskey (Sen)","doi":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100466","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100466","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent advancements have positioned supercapacitors as one of the most promising energy storage technologies in modern innovation. A primary focus of research to enhance their performance lies in developing and characterizing advanced electrode materials with high conductivity and energy density. In this study, reduced graphene oxide based hybrid ZnO/ZnCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanocomposite was synthesized via a simple reflux method. The successful formation of the nanocomposite was confirmed through various characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis), Scanning Electron Spectroscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Spectroscopy (TEM) studies. The surface area of the nanocomposite was analyzed by Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) study. The electrochemical properties of the synthesized nanocomposite were assessed using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests in a two-electrode configuration with 1 M KOH as the electrolyte. The results revealed a high specific capacitance of 646 F/g at 1 A/g and excellent cyclic stability, retaining 84.8 % of its initial capacitance even after 4000 cycles. The device also demonstrated impressive specific energy and power, achieving 50.28 Wh/kg and 2999 W/kg respectively. Additionally, charge storage mechanisms were investigated using the Trasatti plot, which indicated a balanced contribution from electric double-layer capacitance (EDLC, 51.45 %) and pseudo capacitance (CPC, 48.55 %). These results highlight the ZnO/ZnCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-rGO nanocomposite as a highly promising material for energy storage applications, offering optimized total capacitance through the combined contributions of EDLC and pseudo capacitance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100614,"journal":{"name":"Hybrid Advances","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100466"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143768475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigation of atmospheric moisture interaction on modified copper surfaces using thermoelectric cooling

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100465

C. Pownraj , A. Valan Arasu , B. Prabhu , Suresh Sethu

{"title":"Investigation of atmospheric moisture interaction on modified copper surfaces using thermoelectric cooling","authors":"C. Pownraj , A. Valan Arasu , B. Prabhu , Suresh Sethu","doi":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100465","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100465","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Atmospheric moisture extraction is crucial for rectifying two key challenges: 1) reducing atmospheric temperature through greenhouse gas effects and 2) alleviating drinking water scarcity. Various methods for extracting atmospheric moisture, such as condensation, porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and hygroscopic aerogels, have been explored to address this issue. In this study, four types of copper surfaces (bare, treated, SA-modified, and AA-SA-modified) were prepared using a solution immersion method. These surfaces were characterized using field-emission scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (FE-SEM with EDAX), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Attenuated Total Reflectance Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-IR), and contact angle measurements. Water droplet absorption experiments were conducted at an atmospheric relative humidity variation of 50–53 % with laboratory and condensation surface temperature variations of 29.9–31 °C and 9–9.6 °C, respectively, using a Peltier thermoelectric cooling setup. The absorption tests were performed at 15-minute intervals (over four cycles) using simple tissue paper as the absorbent. The AA-SA-modified copper surface exhibited the highest atmospheric moisture interaction (36.36 %) during the first 15 min compared to the other surfaces owing to its optimal surface energy. Additionally, the shapes of the water droplets and their absorption mechanisms on the AA-SA-modified surface were analyzed. Overall, this study demonstrates that the AA-SA-modified copper surface has significant potential for atmospheric moisture extraction under various humidity conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100614,"journal":{"name":"Hybrid Advances","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100465"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Optimizing layer configuration and material selection to enhance CIGS solar cell performance through computational simulation

Hybrid Advances Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100460

Sawrab Sikder , Md. Kamrul Hasan , Hayati Mamur , Mohammad Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan

{"title":"Optimizing layer configuration and material selection to enhance CIGS solar cell performance through computational simulation","authors":"Sawrab Sikder , Md. Kamrul Hasan , Hayati Mamur , Mohammad Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan","doi":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing demand for renewable energy has driven research into advanced photovoltaic (PV) technologies for solar cells (SCs). Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) SCs present numerous benefits, such as high absorption efficiency, compatibility with flexible substrates, and potential for cost-effective production. This study utilizes SCAPS-1D software to optimize a CIGS-based SC structure featuring a novel Al/ZnO/ZnMnO/CIGS/Cu<sub>2</sub>O/Ni configuration. We systematically optimized key parameters, including material selection, layer thickness, doping concentrations, series and shunt resistances, and temperature, to enhance device performance. Our results demonstrate that an optimal configuration with a 3000 nm thick CIGS absorber layer, a 50 nm thick zinc oxide (ZnO) window layer, zinc manganese oxide (ZnMnO) buffer layers, and a 10 nm thick cuprous oxide (Cu<sub>2</sub>O) electron-reflecting hole transport layer (ER-HTL) achieves an impressive open-circuit voltage (V<sub>OC</sub>) of 1.0112 V, a short-circuit current density (J<sub>SC</sub>) of 38.80 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>, a fill factor (FF) of 81.13 %, and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 31.84 % under AM1.5G solar spectra. By minimizing series resistance and maximizing shunt resistance, we reduced resistive losses, voltage drop, and current leakage, thus enhancing overall device performance. Additionally, the device exhibited a remarkable quantum efficiency (QE) of approximately 95.54 % within the visible wavelength range. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of CIGS solar cells and guide future research aimed at optimizing materials and designs to improve efficiency and stability, ultimately advancing affordable solar energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100614,"journal":{"name":"Hybrid Advances","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143726284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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