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43 articles for “Multifunctional”
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Optimizing Residential Spaces: The Role of Multifunctional Furniture in Enhancing Functionality
Abstract: Abstract: Multifunctional furniture refers to pieces of furniture that serve more than one purpose, often combining functionalities such as seating, storage, and/or transformation. This research paper explores the role and impact of multifunctional furniture in optimizing space utilization and enhancing functionality within residential environments. As urbanization intensifies and living spaces become increasingly constrained, the need for innovative furniture solutions that offer versatility, efficiency, and style has never been more pronounced. …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 32–46 Read article
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Biosensors for Health: A Review on Monitoring Utilizing Multifunctional Hybrid Nanomaterials
Abstract: Biosensors play a pivotal role in health monitoring, offering real-time and accurate detection of various physiological parameters crucial for disease diagnosis, management, and prevention. This review delves into the burgeoning field of biosensors, focusing specifically on the utilization of multifunctional hybrid nanomaterials for enhanced monitoring capabilities. Nanomaterials, with their unique properties and functionalities, have revolutionized biosensor technology, enabling sensitive, selective, and versatile detection platforms. Hybrid nanomaterials, formed by integrating multiple …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Multifunctional Composite Materials: Innovations AndApplications
Abstract: The development of multifunctional composite materials has revolutionized various industries byintegrating multiple functionalities into single material systems. These advanced composites, designedto perform more than one function, offer significant advantages in terms of performance, efficiency,and sustainability. This paper explores the latest innovations in multifunctional composite materials,focusing on their design, fabrication, and diverse applications. Innovations in this field have led to thecreation of composites that combine structural integrity with additional capabilities such …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Multifunctional Furniture: A Space Saving Solution for Small Spaces
Abstract: The on-growing world population has led to increased urbanisation and a shift towards smaller apartments due to huge economic gaps between the rich and poor as well as the lack of space to build new buildings, caused by the high population density. In India a major portion of the middle-classpopulation is living in small homes or apartments. Is it getting difficult to adjust in such spaces when the human needs …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 63–71 Read article
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Multifunctional Shunt Hybrid Power Filter and Thyristor Controlled Reactor for Distributed Generation Integration and Power Quality Improvement
Abstract: This project presents a multifunctional PV fed SHPF-TCR compensator for achieving maximum benefits from these grid-interfacing inverters. The inverter is controlled to perform as a multi-function device by incorporating active power filter functionality. An inverter can be used as power converter to insert the power created from RES to the grid, and shunt APF to reimburse load current harmonics. A SHPF-TCR compensator of a TCR and a SHPF has been …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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The Current and Potential Usage Areas of Shape Memory Polymer Composites in the Class of Multifunctional Materials
Abstract: Shape memory polymer composites can be programmed into a temporary shape and recover their original shape by applying different stimuli as temperature, UV, magnetic and electrical.In this way, SMPCs in the active and deformable material class, due to its advantages such as being activated by various activation methods and good biocompatibility properties, it has become the focus of research in the field of creating multifunctional materials. They are widely used …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Perovskite Oxides: A Multifunctional Material Class for Solar-to-Fuel Energy Conversion
Abstract: Harnessing concentrated solar energy for thermochemical water and carbon dioxide splitting presents a promising pathway to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This process relies on advanced redox materials to facilitate efficient chemical reactions within thermochemical cycles. Traditionally, research has focused on binary oxides, particularly ceria, due to its redox capabilities. However, ceria’s high reduction temperature and limited tunability via extrinsic doping hinder its optimization …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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MOBILE GESTURE CONTROLLED MULTIFUNCTION ROBOT
Abstract: We’re entering a new era of robotics technology that many are calling the Automation. The project is been modeled keeping in mind the controlling of robot for physically challenged as well as normal human being through gesture using Android mobile phone which is more popular in 21st century. It is designed to reflect the basic structure of the robot that can capable to move on ground with the latest technology …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Brief Update on Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), and Sulfur (S) Based Heterocycles Containing Advanced Materials in Next‐Generation Energy Conversion and Storage Devices
Abstract: Subsequently, the market for wearable and portable electronics has expanded significantly due to the development of multifunctional energy generation and storage systems that can be folded, twisted, and reshaped in a variety of ways while maintaining their electrochemical efficiency. This progress has been fueled by the latest advancements in materials science and well-established techniques for constructing state-of-the-art organic semiconductors, heterocyclic solids, and flexible energy-generating and storage systems. Flexible photo- electrochemical …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Urban Lakefront Development Through Smart Infrastructure and Public Realm Improvements: The Case of Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar, Saroornagar Lake, and Kotha Cheruvu
Abstract: Urban lakefronts are increasingly recognized as critical ecological assets and multifunctional public spaces that shape the environmental, social, and economic dynamics of rapidly urbanizing cities. In Hyderabad, India, accelerated urban growth has resulted in the degradation of lake ecosystems alongside the implementation of redevelopment initiatives driven by smart infrastructure and public realm improvements. This study evaluates the impacts of such interventions across three representative urban lakes – Hussain Sagar, Saroornagar …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–42 Read article
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Effect of Castor Oil Based Multi-Functional Additive on the Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate
Abstract: The effect of castor oil based multifunctional additives on the properties of natural rubber vulcanizate was studied. The castor oil was extracted from castor seed via mechanical expression and characterized. The castor oil based Multifunctional Additive (MFA) was synthesized by reacting castor oil with Diethylamine at temperature of 80oC under constant stirring for one hour and further cooled in a water bath to terminate the reaction. The formulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Re-Designing Spaces Under Elevated Roads
Abstract: The rapid expansion of elevated road networks in Indian metropolitan cities has significantly improved urban mobility while simultaneously creating extensive underutilized spaces beneath flyovers and elevated corridors. In Mumbai, these under-elevated spaces frequently remain neglected, poorly illuminated, and socially disconnected, often becoming locations for debris dumping, illegal parking, informal encroachments, and unsafe activities. Despite several beautification initiatives, including landscaped gardens, public art installations, and pedestrian walkways, many interventions fail to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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E.M.E.R.G.E. (Empowering Mixed-Use Ecosystem Realms for Revenue, Growth, & Expression).
Abstract: Contemporary urban life is increasingly fragmented, with learning, working, socializing, & leisure dispersed across disconnected parts of the city. This disconnection leads to long commutes, enhances dependence on mobility, increases daily stress, and weakens public life & community interaction. Rigid zoning laws & mono-functional building typologies fail to respond to the hybrid, layered, & dynamic patterns of everyday urban life, particularly within the context of emerging digital economies and evolving …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Advances in the Synthesis and Functional Applications of Crystalline Materials
Abstract: Crystalline materials represent one of the most important classes of advanced materials in modern science and engineering due to their highly ordered atomic arrangements and outstanding physical, chemical, electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The periodic organization of atoms within crystal lattices provides exceptional opportunities for controlling and optimizing material performance through advanced synthesis strategies, crystal growth techniques, compositional modification, and defect engineering. Recent progress in materials science has enabled …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Cryogenic Electron Microscopy Reveals Conformational Dynamics and Catalytic Mechanisms of Human Fatty Acid Synthase in De Novo Lipid Biosynthesis
Abstract: Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is a multifunctional homodimeric enzyme central to de novo fatty acid synthesis in mammals. Recent cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) studies have illuminated the structural basis of FASN catalysis, revealing multiple conformational states throughout the synthesis cycle. These findings show that the acyl carrier protein (ACP) domain dynamically shuttles substrates between spatially separated active sites, while the condensing and modifying regions remain structurally stable. In contrast to …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–25 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Based Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Materials viaSol–Gel Processing: A Review of Gelatin–Silica, Gelatin–Silica–Titania and HPMA-Based Systems
Abstract: Organic–inorganic hybrid materials have emerged as a versatile class of advanced materials that integrate the flexibility and functionality of organic polymers with the thermal, mechanical, and chemical stability of inorganic networks. Among the available fabrication routes, the sol–gel process has gained considerable attention because of its simplicity, low processing temperature, compositional flexibility, and ability to tailor material properties at the molecular level. The present review discusses the synthesis and characterization …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Effect of Nano-Fillers on the Mechanical and Fracture Behavior of Polymer Composite Matrices: A Review
Abstract: The modification of polymer composite matrices through the incorporation of nano-scale fillers has become a prominent and highly effective strategy for enhancing mechanical performance, stiffness, and fracture resistance. Unlike conventional micro-scale reinforcements, nano-fillers possess exceptionally high surface area–to–volume ratios and unique physicochemical characteristics that significantly influence interfacial phenomena within the polymer matrix. Materials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), nano-silica, and layered silicate nanoclays, introduce advanced toughening mechanisms …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Catalytic Applications of Carbon Nanodots
Abstract: Carbon nanodots (CNDs) owing to their hydrophilicity and multifunctionality and with ultrasmall size exhibit metal-like properties resulting in astounding catalytic performance. These nanostructures, typically less than 10 nm in diameter, possess unique physicochemical and electronic characteristics including tunable photoluminescence, high surface-to-volume ratio, abundant surface functional groups, and excellent electron transfer capabilities. Such properties have driven extensive global research into their application in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Recent advances in synthesis …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Flexible Outdoor Learning and Social Spaces: The Case for Campus Bistro Decks
Abstract: University campuses today are evolving beyond traditional classrooms into dynamic environments that nurture learning, collaboration, and well-being. With changing pedagogical approaches that emphasize creativity, teamwork, and mental health, there is a growing need for interactive and informal learning spaces that complement formal education. These in-between zones – neither entirely academic nor purely recreational – play a vital role in shaping campus life and fostering a sense of belonging among students …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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Evaluating the Role of Urban Green Spaces in Enhancing Neighborhood Livability: A Case Study of Vellayambalam
Abstract: Urban green spaces (UGS) constitute vital elements of sustainable urban systems, contributing significantly to ecological stability, social well-being, health benefits, and economic resilience. This study aims to evaluate the contribution of UGS to neighborhood livability in Vellayambalam, Trivandrum, by analyzing their environmental, social, and economic functions. The study includes combined geographical analysis, field survey, observation, and perspective study. Using maps helps to analyze the spatial distribution, accessibility, and ecological performance …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 41–51 Read article