Synthesis and applications of nano-TiO2: a review

MT Noman, MA Ashraf, A Ali - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2019 - Springer
TiO 2-based nanomaterials have attracted prodigious attention as a photocatalysts in
numerous fields of applications. In this thematic issue, the mechanism behind the …

Synthesis and applications of ZnO nanostructures (ZONSs): A review

MT Noman, N Amor, M Petru - Critical Reviews in Solid State and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Zinc oxide (ZnO) based nanostructures have gained remarkable attention worldwide for their
photocatalytic activation behavior as a semi-conductor metal oxide photocatalyst in different …

Geopolymers and fiber-reinforced concrete composites in civil engineering

A Mahmood, MT Noman, M Pechočiaková, N Amor… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper discusses the influence of fiber reinforcement on the properties of geopolymer
concrete composites, based on fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag and …

Design and optimization of machinability of ZnO embedded-glass fiber reinforced polymer composites with a modified white shark optimizer

N Amor, MT Noman, M Petru, N Sebastian… - Expert Systems with …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the role of a newly developed metaheuristic algorithm on
machinability (cutting force) and surface roughness of nano zinc oxide embedded glass fiber …

Photocatalytic behaviour of zinc oxide nanostructures on surface activation of polymeric fibres

MT Noman, N Amor, M Petru, A Mahmood, P Kejzlar - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Zinc oxide (ZnO) in various nano forms (nanoparticles, nanorods, nanosheets, nanowires
and nanoflowers) has received remarkable attention worldwide for its functional diversity in …

Aerogels for biomedical, energy and sensing applications

MT Noman, N Amor, A Ali, S Petrik, R Coufal, K Adach… - Gels, 2021 - mdpi.com
The term aerogel is used for unique solid-state structures composed of three-dimensional
(3D) interconnected networks filled with a huge amount of air. These air-filled pores …

A review on computational intelligence methods for modelling of light weight composite materials

N Amor, MT Noman, M Petru, N Sebastian… - Applied Soft …, 2023 - Elsevier
Light weight composite materials (LWCM) have gained tremendous attention, thanks to their
low cost, eco-friendly nature, biodegradability, life-cycle superiority, noble mechanical …

Classification of textile polymer composites: Recent trends and challenges

N Amor, MT Noman, M Petru - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polymer based textile composites have gained much attention in recent years and gradually
transformed the growth of industries especially automobiles, construction, aerospace and …

Functional properties of sonochemically synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles and cotton composites

MT Noman, M Petrů - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZnO) were synthesized, deposited, and successfully
used for surface modification of cotton to enhance antimicrobial properties. An in situ …

Neural network-crow search model for the prediction of functional properties of nano TiO2 coated cotton composites

N Amor, MT Noman, M Petru, A Mahmood, A Ismail - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
This paper presents a new hybrid approach for the prediction of functional properties ie, self-
cleaning efficiency, antimicrobial efficiency and ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), of titanium …