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Silicone elastomer composites fabricated with MgO and MgO-multi-wall carbon nanotubes with improved thermal conductivity
(MDPI: Nanomaterials, 2021-12-16)
The effect of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the thermal conductivity of MWCNTs and MgO-reinforced silicone rubber was studied. The increment of thermal conductivity was found to be linear ...
3 - Advanced biopolymer-based green composites: their processing and damage mechanism
(ScienceDirect, 2021-09)
Composites are constructions of lightweight bearing high toughness and custom-made properties for precise use, globally. In addition, bio-based composites are constructions made from natural and/or synthetic fibers and ...
Electrodeposition of nickel-metalloid alloy films and their investigation for electrocatalytic water splitting
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)
Electrocatalytic splitting of the water molecule to produce hydrogen as an energy carrier provides a very promising pathway for provision of green and inexhaustible renewable energy for the future. The bottleneck of this ...
Fatty acids, heavy metal concentration, and characteristics of selected oil seeds grown in west Nile, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)
In this study vegetable oils extracted from three types of oil seeds namely; sunflower (helianthus annus), sesame (sesamum indicum) and peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) grown in west nile sub-region were investigated. Fatty acid ...
Organochlorine pesticide residues in Uganda’s honey as a bioindicator of environmental contamination and reproductive health implications to consumers
(Elsevier, 2021)
Honey has multifaceted nutritional and medicinal values; however, its quality is hinged on the floral origin of the nectar. Taking advantage of the large areas that they cover; honeybees are often used as bioindicators of ...