This paper focuses on the sol-gel synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles for solar cells. The
prepared samples were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy …

This paper investigates the novel effect of ultrafine rice husk ash (URHA) on the properties of
alkali-activated concrete. Rice husk ash was obtained as waste from biomass energy …

Nano-silica extracted from rice husk and its application in acetic acid steam reforming was
studied in the paper. A simple and efficient heat treatment method was used to extract high …

The cross-linking temperature of polymers may affect the surface characteristics and
molecular arrangement, which are responsible for their mechanical and physico-chemical …

This study assessed the potential of liquid smoke as substitute for nitric acid for production of
rice husk silica using sol-gel method. The efficacy of liquid smoke was compared to that of …

The structural and optical properties of ZnO and Zn 0.9 Al 0.1 O (AlZnO) samples annealed
in air at different temperatures of (400–900° C) for 12 h are investigated. It is found that cell …

Spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) with its fast, precise, non-destructive and non-contact
nature, working both ex situ and in situ, is the ideal characterization tool for thin films in terms …

This paper explored a new approach to prepare phase change microcapsules using carbon-
based particles via Pickering emulsions for energy storage applications. Rice-husk-char, a …

Natural rubber (NR) composites filled with silica are typically used for tire tread applications
owing to their low energy consumption and low rolling resistance. Tire tread properties vary …

Hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity is one of the most important parameters in heterogenous
catalysts, as it significantly impacts the adsorption and activation of the reaction substrate. In …