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  1. Techno-economic assessment of bio-compressed natural gas as a transport fuel for South African Provinces
  2. A synergetic effect of ternary refractory nitride reinforcements on densification, mechanical, tribological and thermal stability characteristics of spark plasma sintering-developed Ti6Al4V matrix composites
  3. Development of polymer/carbon nanotubes incorporated sustainable materials for manufacturing of autobrake pad
  4. Development and characterization of nanoceramic reinforced polyimide-based nanocomposites for high-temperature energy storage applications: a review
  5. Carbon nanotubes enhancement of tribological and nanomechanical properties of PVDF-BN nanocomposites
  6. Investigation of the mechanical, thermal and dielectric properties of electrical corrosion resistance glass reinforced polyimide-based composite produced by spark plasma sintering
  7. Insight on the recent materials advances for manufacturing of high-voltage transmission conductors
  8. Adept Domestic Energy Load Profile Development Using Computational Intelligence‐Based Modelling
  9. Experimental Investigations on Nanomechanical, Tribological, and Electrical Properties of TiO2/Polyimide-Based Nanocomposites Fabricated by SPS Technique
  10. Study of Microstructure, Phase and Mechanical Properties of a Novel Titanium Aluminide-Based Alloy Fabricated by Direct Energy Deposition
  11. Surface modification of carbon nanotubes and their nanocomposites for fuel cell applications: A review
  12. Investigating the nanomechanical properties of polymer-graphene-titanium nitride nanocomposites for high strength application
  13. Assessment of Mechanical and Dielectric Behaviour of Sintered E-CR Glass Reinforced Polyimide Composite Insulator Core for Mechanical Load-Bearing and High Voltage Insulation Applications
  14. Compressed Air Energy Storage as a Battery Energy Storage System for Various Application Domains: A Review
  15. Generation of synthetic hot water demand profiles with dynamic Markov chains models for end-user-friendly demand response
  16. A novel non-iterative based framework for quick dynamic assessment of wind energy dominated multi-machine power system
  17. Evaluation of three-component boron-free glass fiber/TiO2/polyimide nanocomposite properties prepared by 3D turbula dispersion and spark plasma sintering method
  18. Characterization of the mechanical and tribological properties of TiO2/polyimide nanocomposites produced using spark plasma sintering method
  19. Polysaccharide Based-Mucilage and Their Adhesion, Textile and Paper Applications
  20. The performance of hybridized nano-ceramics on the microstructure and corrosion of Mg alloy in an auto-engine cooling system
  21. Investigation on corrosion and mechanical behavior of sintered electrical corrosion resistance glass-reinforced polyimide composites under acidic environment
  22. Review of advances in improving thermal, mechanical and electrochemical properties of polyaniline composite for supercapacitor application
  23. Materials for electrocatalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cell: A brief review
  24. Improved utilization of hybrid energy for low-income houses based on energy consumption pattern
  25. Prediction of Induction Motor Faults Using Machine Learning
  26. An Intelligent Fuzzy Rule-Based Load Monitoring for Improving Energy Utilization of Energy Storage Systems
  27. Waste‐to‐energy nexus: An overview of technologies and implementation for sustainable development
  28. Sustainable prime movers selection for biogas-based combined heat and power for a community microgrid: A hybrid fuzzy multi criteria decision-making approach with consolidated ranking strategies
  29. Mechanical and dielectric properties of ECR-glass/polyimide-based composites
  30. Electric Vehicle Candidature based on Electromagnetic Evaluation of the Double-Stator Wound-Field Flux Switching Machine
  31. Enhanced mechanical and electrical properties of ECR-glass reinforced polyimide composites with incorporation of TiO2 for insulation applications
  32. Assessment of Nanomechanical and Tribological Performance of Refractory Nitride-Reinforced Titanium Alloy Matrix Composites Developed by Spark Plasma Sintering
  33. Silica nanofillers-reinforced polyimide composites for mechanical, thermal, and electrical insulation applications and recommendations: a review
  34. Modeling and Nonlinear Control of a Quadcopter for Stabilization and Trajectory Tracking
  35. Analysis of the Microstructure and Tribology of Ti36-Al16-V16-Fe16-Cr16 HEA Developed with SPS for Engineering Applications
  36. Mechanical and tribological properties of electrical corrosion resistance-glass reinforced polyimide composites for high voltage applications
  37. Mechanical and thermal behaviors of Ti36-Al16-V16-Fe16-Cr16 high entropy alloys fabricated by spark plasma sintering: An advanced material for high temperature/strength applications
  38. Optimization of the spark plasma sintering processing parameters of ECR-glass/TiO2/PI nanocomposite using Taguchi design of experiment
  39. A Review of Load Assessment and Load Prioritization for Micro-Hybrid Power Plants in Rural Communities
  40. Development of Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Energy Storage Capacity
  41. Investigating the Tribology, Vickers Hardness and Microstructure of Ti20–Al20–V20–Fe20–Ni20 HEA Developed with SPS
  42. Nanomechanical and thermomechanical evaluation of polypropylene nanocomposites containing functionalized boron nitride decorated with barium titanate
  43. Potentials of Brushless Stator-Mounted Machines in Electric Vehicle Drives—A Literature Review
  44. Analysis of static var compensator-based distance protection of transmission network considering different line lengths: a case study of nigerian grid
  45. Review of Different Methods for Siting and Sizing Distributed Generator
  46. A review on recent advances on the mechanical and conductivity properties of epoxy nanocomposites for industrial applications
  47. A novel fuzzy integrated MCDM model for optimal selection of waste-to-energy-based-distributed generation under uncertainty: A case of the City of Cape Town, South Africa
  48. A review of recent advances on the properties of polypropylene - carbon nanotubes composites
  49. High energy density and thermal stability of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with assembled carbon and ceramic nanoparticles for energy-power application
  50. Thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of functionalized sandwich BN-BaTiO3-BN/polypropylene nanocomposites
  51. Review on the Application and Utilization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Domestic Households
  52. Review on materials applied in electric transmission conductors
  53. Enhanced mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanotubes decorated with barium titanate
  54. Investigating the nanomechanical and thermal characteristics of Ti20-Al20-V20-Fe20-Ni20 HEA developed via SPS for high energy applications
  55. Review on Hydrotalcite-Derived Material from Waste Metal Dust, a Solid Adsorbent for CO2 Capture: Challenges and Opportunities in South African Coal-Fired Thermal Plant
  56. Nanomechanical and Tribological Properties of Hexagonal-Boron Nitride-Enhanced Sintered Titanium Alloy Matrix Composites
  57. Development of a Smart Power Consumption Monitoring Device for Household Load Activities
  58. Tackling COVID-19 through the One Health Approach
  59. Selection of waste-to-energy technology for distributed generation using IDOCRIW-Weighted TOPSIS method: A case study of the City of Johannesburg, South Africa
  60. Enhanced nanomechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with surface engineered carbon nanotubes using barium titanate
  61. Prime mover selection for waste-to-energy-based CHP in a micro-grid: A case of a typical healthcare facility in South Africa
  62. A review on the recent advances on improving the properties of epoxy nanocomposites for thermal, mechanical, and tribological applications: challenges and recommendations
  63. Recent progress on improving the mechanical, thermal and electrical conductivity properties of polyimide matrix composites from nanofillers perspective for technological applications
  64. A review on corrosion, mechanical, and electrical properties of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for high-voltage insulator core rod applications: challenges and recommendations
  65. Tribological and nanomechanical responses of 3D microstructured polypropylene matrix using interpenetrated graphene-carbon nanotubes
  66. A review on behavioural propensity for building load and energy profile development – Model inadequacy and improved approach
  67. A review on recent advances on improving polyimide matrix nanocomposites for mechanical, thermal, and tribological applications: Challenges and recommendations for future improvement
  68. Advancing Energy Storage Technology through Hybridization of Supercapacitors and Batteries: A Review on the Contribution of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
  69. Influence of graphene–carbon nanotubes and processing parameters on electrical and dielectric properties of polypropylene nanocomposites
  70. Nanomechanical evaluation of poly (vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites reinforced with hybrid graphene nanoplatelets and titanium dioxide
  71. Response evaluation of AA8011 with nano ZrB2 inclusion for multifunctional applications: Considering its thermal, electrical, and corrosion properties
  72. Potential of electricity generation through anaerobic digestion and incineration technology for selected districts in Lesotho
  73. The Appraisal of the thermal properties, electrical response, and corrosion resistance performance of AA8011 reinforced Nano Si3N4 for automobile application
  74. High Entropy Alloys: Advance Material for Landing Gear Aerospace Applications
  75. Understanding the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior of AA8011-reinforced nano-Si3N4 for automobile application
  76. Oxidative roasting experimentation and optimum predictive model development for copper and iron recovery from a copper smelter dust
  77. Modelling of aluminium composite consolidated with spark plasma sintering
  78. An intelligent approach for assessing occupancy and occupant-related activities impact on residential electric load profiles
  79. Application of occupancy-interlinked inhabitant behavior variables for improved energy and load profiles modeling
  80. Modeling of a Cost-Effective Implementation and Utilization Scheme for Micro-Hybrid Plants in Rural Areas: A Case of Mayukwayukwa, Zambia
  81. Characteristic effects of alloying elements on β solidifying titanium aluminides: A review
  82. Multi-criteria decision based waste to energy technology selection using entropy-weighted TOPSIS technique: The case study of Lagos, Nigeria
  83. Spark plasma sintering and structural analysis of nickel-titanium/coconut shell powder metal matrix composites
  84. Temperature effects on microstructure and mechanical properties of sintered high-entropy equiatomic Ti20V20Al20Fe20Cr20 alloy for aero-gear application
  85. Microstructural, phase, hardness, and oxidation resistance studies of AlN/h-BN-reinforced Ti6Al4V matrix composites synthesized by spark plasma sintering
  86. Microstructural, Tribology, and Densification Studies of Spark Plasma Sintered Titanium Matrix Composites Reinforced with Silicon Carbide
  87. Improved peak load management control technique for nonlinear and dynamic residential energy consumption pattern
  88. Effect of Silicon Nitride (Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>) Addition on the Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Al-Fe-Si Alloy (AA8011)
  89. Effects of refractory nitride reinforcements on the microstructure, densification and microhardness of Ti6Al4V-based binary composites produced by spark plasma sintering
  90. Consolidation of Ti6Al4V alloy and refractory nitride nanoparticles by spark plasma sintering method: Microstructure, mechanical, corrosion and oxidation characteristics
  91. Improving tribological and thermal properties of Al alloy using CNTs and Nb nanopowder via SPS for power transmission conductor
  92. Influence of CNTs addition on the mechanical, microstructural, and corrosion properties of Al alloy using spark plasma sintering technique
  93. Investigating the electron tunneling effect on photovoltaic performance of almond (Prunus dulcis) dye-sensitized solar cell
  94. Experimentation, Modeling, and Optimum Conditions of Pyro-Hydrometallurgical-Precipitation Reaction Technology for Recovery of Copper as Oxide of Nanoparticles from a Copper Dust
  95. Hybrid Effect of ZrB2+Si3N4 on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AA8011 for Service Life Improvement
  96. Load and energy profile development using occupancy and interactions/activities in the residential building
  97. High Entropy Alloys: Advance Material for Landing Gear Aerospace Applications
  98. Influence 0f Zirconium Diboride (ZrB2) on the Physio-Mechanical Behavior of AA8011 Alloy base.
  99. Silicon Nitride-based Ceramic Material as a Reinforcement with Corrosion Resistance Properties in High Grade Aluminium (AA8011) Metal Matrix Composites
  100. Application of Taguchi design method for optimization of spark plasma sintering process parameters for Ti-6Al-4V/ h -BN binary composite
  101. Microelectrostatic simulation of insulated graphene–polymer nanocomposites using COMSOL Multiphysics
  102. Experimental investigation and numerical simulation of mechanical properties and thermal stability of tin alloy processed by equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE)
  103. Corrosion performances and thermal behavior of AA8011 reinforced with hybrid-nano ZrB2 + Si3N4 particulates for automobile applications
  104. Influence of varied process parameters on the microstructure, densification and microhardness of spark plasma sintered Ti-6Al-4V/h-BN binary composite
  105. Thermal conductivity improvement of Al alloy with Nb nanopowder using SPS for transmission conductor
  106. Effects of silicon carbide contents on microstructure and mechanical properties of spark plasma–sintered titanium-based metal matrix
  107. Modification of Al alloy nanopowder with Nb nanopowder on its thermal and tribological properties with SPS for power conductors
  108. Influence of nanoparticles deposition on surface roughness and heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids – A review
  109. Improvement of tribological properties of Al alloy with CNTs and Nb nanopowder for industrial application
  110. Effect of silicon carbide addition on the microstructure, hardness and densification properties of spark plasma sintered Ni-Zn-Al alloy
  111. Improved wear resistance and mechanical properties of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites for advanced engineering applications
  112. Morphological characterization of recycled powder and microstructures of Ti-6Al-4V components synthesized by LENS additive manufacturing
  113. Tribological and microstructural investigation of hybrid AA8011/ZrB2-Si3N4 nanomaterials for service life improvement
  114. A Review of Waste-to-Energy Recovery Pathway for Feasible Electricity Generation in Lowland Cities of Lesotho
  115. Cost Assessment Modelling For Solar Powered Locomotive
  116. Residential Lighting Profile Computational Intelligence Ensemble Modelling
  117. Advancement on suppression of energy dissipation of percolative polymer nanocomposites: a review on graphene based
  118. Enhanced tribology, thermal and electrical properties of Al-CNT composite processed via spark plasma sintering for transmission conductor
  119. Investigating the prospect of micro-energy generation in S.Anisatum Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs)
  120. Application Assessment of Pumped Storage and Lithium-Ion Batteries on Electricity Supply Grid
  121. Advanced rheological and mechanical properties of three-phase polymer nanocomposites through strong interfacial interaction of graphene and titania
  122. Polymeric cladding materials under high temperature from optical fibre perspective: a review
  123. Experimental study of ZrB2-Si3N4 on the microstructure, mechanical and electrical properties of high grade AA8011 metal matrix composites
  124. Hydrogen energy, economy and storage: Review and recommendation
  125. Effects of temperature on the microstructure and physico-mechanical properties of TiNiAl-SiC composite by spark plasma sintering technique
  126. Enhanced mechanical, electrical and corrosion characteristics of Al-CNTs-Nb composite processed via spark plasma sintering for conductor core
  127. Tribological behaviour of laser synthesized Ti-Al2O3 coatings on Ti-6Al-4V alloy
  128. Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Reinforced with Slightly Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets
  129. Effects of titania on tribological and thermal properties of polymer/graphene nanocomposites
  130. An Improved Load shedding technique for optimal location and profitability for contingency conditions
  131. Investigating the Impact of Pretreating a Waste Copper Smelter Dust for Likely Higher Recovery of Copper
  132. Thickness dependent chemical and microstructural properties of DC reactive magnetron sputtered titanium nitride thin films on low carbon steel cross-section
  133. Microstructural and porosimetry analysis of Ag-TiO2 intercalated kaolin and diatomite as nanocomposite ceramic materials
  134. Electrical conductivity, mechanical strength and corrosion characteristics of spark plasma sintered Al-Nb nanocomposite
  135. Centrifugal separation experimentation and optimum predictive model development for copper recovery from waste copper smelter dust
  136. Mechanically Insulated Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Dielectric Performance and Energy Storage Capacity
  137. Enhanced dielectric performance and energy storage density of polymer/graphene nanocomposites prepared by dual fabrication
  138. Optimisation of spark plasma sintering parameters of Al-CNTs-Nb nano-composite using Taguchi Design of Experiment
  139. Improved Energy Storage Performance of Insulated Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites
  140. Compositional effect of Zr-containing ceramic on phase and microstructural evolution of Ti–SiC laser clad coatings
  141. Experimental Study of Capacitance and Thermal Stability of Polymer Based Composites Dielectric Material for Electrostatic Capacitor Applications
  142. Minimization of frequency error as a result of load increase on power system network
  143. Laser Cladding of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy with Ti-Al2O3 Coating for Biomedical Applications
  144. Energy storage and loss capacity of graphene-reinforced poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites from electrical and dielectric properties perspective: A review
  145. Potential of Photovoltaics for Water Heating in South Africa
  146. Computational intelligence modelling based on variables interlinked with behavioral tendencies for energy usage profile – A necessity
  147. Upgrading the Copper Value in a Waste Copper Smelter Dust with the Falcon Gravity Concentrator
  148. Electrochemical Study of Spark Plasma-Sintered Copper Reinforced with Ni/SiC Micron-Sized Particles for Electrical Applications
  149. Modelling time-series solar hot water load profile prediction using radial basis function neural network
  150. Peak demand control system using load prioritisation for domestic households
  151. Residential lighting load profile modelling: ANFIS approach using weighted and non-weighted data
  152. Load prioritization for maximation of solar energy source in rural households
  153. Computatonal Analysis of System and Design Parameters of Electrodeposition for Marine Applications
  154. Corrosion and wear properties of Ni-Sn-P ternary deposits on mild steel via electroless method
  155. Tribological evaluation of mild steel with ternary alloy of Zn-Al-Sn by laser deposition
  156. Modeling of residential lighting load profile using adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)
  157. The Influence of Heat Treatment and Process Parameters Optimization on Hardness and Corrosion Properties of Laser Alloyed X12CrNiMo Steel
  158. Electrodeposition of Functional Coatings on Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cell Applications – A Review
  159. Parametric Variables in Electro-deposition of Composite Coatings
  160. Laser Surface Modification — A Focus on the Wear Degradation of Titanium Alloy
  161. Domestic lighting demand profile prediction using ANFIS and Neural Network
  162. End-use Appliance Control Technique for Domestic Peak Load Management
  163. Comparative analysis and assessment of ANFIS-based domestic lighting profile modelling
  164. Residential Lighting Load Profile: ANFIS and Neural Network-Based Models
  165. Residential lighting load profile modelling
  166. Corrosion Inhibition: Synergistic Influence of Gluconates on Mild Steel in Different Corrosive Environments. Synergetic Interactions of Corrosion Inhibition Tendency of Two Different Gluconates on Mild Steel in Different Corrosive Environments
  167. Inhibitive action and synergistic performance of 2-aminoethanol and <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-diethyl- ethanamine on copper in hydrochloric acid solution
  168. Modelling of middle income residential lighting load profile using a universal estimator
  169. The Effects of Silicon Carbide Reinforcement on the Properties of Cu/SiCp Composites
  170. Solar water heater contribution to energy savings in higher education institutions: Impact analysis
  171. Inhibitive Action of Ferrous Gluconate on Aluminum Alloy in Saline Environment
  172. The effect of multiple laser alloyed tracklines on the corrosion properties of Al-MMC
  173. Nd: YAG laser treatment of aluminium —C TiB2 coated: Optimization of corrosion properties
  174. On-line automatic switching of consumers' connections for improved performance of a distribution feeder
  175. On-line remote and automatic switching of consumers’ connection for optimal performance of a distribution feeder