Assessment of thermal conductivity and indoor air quality of fired clay brick incorporated with electroplating sludge by Abdul Kadir, Aeslina, Detho, Amir, Hashim, Azini Amiza, Mat Rozi, Nur Hidayah

“…The clay soil showed that the highest percentage of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and aluminium oxide (Al2O3) which was 67.60% and 19.70%, respectively. …”
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Effects of type of salt on nanoparticles-stabilized carbon dioxide foam in enhanced oil recovery by Mohd. Faudzi, Mohd. Hafis Irsyad

“…Three types of salt (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride) were used to create six different compositions of brine with total salinity of 3 wt%. A silicon dioxide nanoparticle was used in this study at four different concentrations; 0 wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.5 wt% and 1.0 wt%. …”
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Ground palm oil fuel ash and calcined eggshell powder as SiO2–CaO based accelerator in green concrete. by Abdul Rasid, Nur Nadhira, A. Khalid, Nur Hafizah, Mohamed, Azman, Mohd. Sam, Abdul Rahman, Abdul Majid, Zaiton, Huseien, Ghasan Fahim

“…GPOFA contains high level of silicon dioxide (SiO2) while ESP has high calcium oxide (CaO) content that are responsible for early and later strength development in concrete, respectively. …”

The polymer nanocomposite characteristics on various mixtures and mixing times in simple mixing method by Wirayudha, Muzakir, Saloma, Saloma, Saggaff, Anis, Usman, Arie Putra, Md. Tahir, Mahmood, A. Khalid, Nur Hafizah

“…The super strong material can be created from the mixture of epoxy-resin polymer and SiO2 (silicon dioxide) nanoparticles. Polymers exist as a nanoparticle adhesive due to nano-SiO2, which possesses a high amorphic level, resulting in a stronger, more flexible, and stiffer combination than the current super strong material. …”
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Preparation and characterization of PES/SiO2 composite ultrafiltration membrane for advanced water treatment by Muhamad, Mimi Suliza, Salim, Mohd. Razman, Woei, Jye Lau

“…Hence, for this study, the PES-based hollow fiber membrane was modified with inorganic silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles of various loading (from zero to 4 wt%), aiming to improve the membrane properties for advanced water treatment process. …”

Removal of bisphenol A by adsorption mechanism using PES-SiO2 composite membranes by Muhamad, M. S., Salim, M. R., Lau, W. J., Hadibarata, T., Yusop, Z.

“…ABSTRACT: Polyethersulphone (PES) membranes blended with silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles were prepared via a dry-jet wet spinning technique for the removal of bisphenol A (BPA) by adsorption mechanism. …”

The role of silicon-based nanofillers and polymer crystallization on the breakdown behaviors of polyethylene blend nanocomposites by Kamarudin, S. N., Lau, K. Y., Tan, C. W., Ching, K. Y.

“…In an attempt to increase nanocomposites' voltage rating, this work reports on the effects of nonisothermal crystallization (fast, moderate and slow crystallizations) on the structure and dielectric properties of a polyethylene blend (PE) composed of 80% low density polyethylene and 20% high density polyethylene, added with silicon dioxide (SiO2) and silicon nitride (Si3N4) nanofillers. …”
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Properties impact from wastewater treatment sludge utilized into fired clay bricks by Abdul Kadir, Aeslina, Abdul Salim, Nurul Salhana, Al Bakri Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Sandu, Andrei Victor

“…The primary objective of this study is to focus on the properties impact of the wastewater treatment sludge incorporated into fired clay bricks.The characteristics of raw materials obtained by using the X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer showed that the chemical composition of the raw materials of clay soil and wastewater treatment sludge was high with silicon dioxide and with the same chemical composition Type A and Type B of wastewater treatment sludge are suitable to replace clay soil as raw materials.The recommended percentage of wastewater treatment sludge incorporation was up to 20% with better physical and mechanical properties.The physical and mechanical properties were tested according to BS 3921:1985.The results showed that the utilization of Type A and Type B into brick manufacturing complied with BS 3921:1985 standard requirements.Therefore, wastewater treatment sludge can be material for brick production with appropriate mix and design and as an alternative environmentally friendly disposal method.…”
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Study on water quality effect due to erosion and sedimentation process around Tasik Chini by C. Yahya, Che Hafiz, Nadiatul Adilah, Ahmad Abdul Ghani, Ibrahim, Saerahahy L., Saadon, Azlinda, Tholibon, Duratul Ain, Zamri, Zamsalwani, Ariffin, Junaidah

“…Twelve parameters of heavy metals concentration identified a Iron (III) Oxide (Fe2O3), Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3, Manganese Oxide (MnO), Potassium Oxide (K2O), Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), Barium Oxide (BaO), Lead Oxide (PbO), Calcium Oxide (CaO), Sulphur Trioxide (SO3), and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) were also tested. …”
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The effect of rice husk ash and metakaolin as partial cement replacement in concrete towards corrosion resistance by Nurul Amarlina, Sharifudin

“…Rice husk ash is a by-product material obtained from the combustion of rice husk which consists of non-crystalline silicon dioxide with a high specific surface area and high pozzolanic reactivity. …”
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Simulation to fabrication—understanding the effect of NiAuCu alloy catalysts for controlled growth of graphene at reduced temperature by Huahan Zhan, Bin Jiang, Otto Zietz, Samuel Olson, Jun Jiao

“…The simulation result is consistent with the growth of uniform monolayer graphene on silicon dioxide substrate at 500°C by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition with C _2 H _2 precursor and Ni alloy catalysts with 1 wt% Au and 1 wt% Cu.…”
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Recess-Free E-Mode AlGaN/GaN MIS-HFET with Crystalline PEALD AlN Passivation Process by Won-Ho Jang, Jun-Hyeok Yim, Hyungtak Kim, Ho-Young Cha

“…The MIS-gate structure was formed by depositing a 15 nm plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) silicon dioxide (SiO₂) film. The fabricated thin-AlGaN/GaN MIS-HFET demonstrated successful E-mode operation, with a threshold voltage of 0.45 V, an on/off ratio of approximately 10⁹, a specific on-resistance of 7.1 mΩ·cm², and an off-state breakdown voltage exceeding 1100 V.…”
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Synthesis of Zr-89-Labeled Folic Acid-Conjugated Silica (SiO₂) Microwire as a Tumor Diagnostics Carrier for Positron Emission Tomography by Gun Gyun Kim, Hye Min Jang, Sung Bum Park, Jae-Seon So, Sang Wook Kim

“…This study evaluated the in vivo behavior and accumulation of silica particles in the form of wires, which were actively studied as drug carriers along with spheres, using positron emission tomography (PET). Wire-shaped silicon dioxide (SiO₂) was synthesized at micro-size, using anodic aluminum oxide (AAO), a template, and folic acid (FA), which specifically binds folate receptors (FR) which are overexpressed in many cancers, and which was bound to the wire’s surface to confirm its possible use as a cancer diagnostic agent. …”
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Waste Mineral Wool and Its Opportunities—A Review by Zhen Shyong Yap, Nur Hafizah A. Khalid, Zaiton Haron, Azman Mohamed, Mahmood Md Tahir, Saloma Hasyim, Anis Saggaff

“…With a high content of chemically inert compounds such as silicon dioxide (SiO₂), calcium oxide (CaO), and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) that improve fire resistance properties, waste rock wool is mainly repurposed as fillers in composite material for construction and building materials. …”
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Development of an Amorphous Silica from Rice Husk Waste by D. K. Bangwar, A. Saand, M. A. Keerio, M. A. Soomro, N. Bhatti

“…Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS) analysis was carried out for ascertaining the existence of main and insignificant elements in the RHAs samples and it was noticed that the extracting of silicon dioxide (SiO2) was exclusively dependent on the temperature and burning duration. …”
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Functionalization of the NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Surface by HAp/SiO₂/Ag Hybrid Coatings Formed on SiO₂-TiO₂ Glass Interlayer by Karolina Dudek, Mateusz Dulski, Bożena Łosiewicz

“…In our solution, hydroxyapatite powder was mixed with a chemically synthesized silicon dioxide/silver (nSiO₂/Ag) nanocomposite in a different weight ratio between components (1:1, 5:1, and 10:1) and then electrophoretically deposited on the surface of the NiTi alloy, under various time and voltage conditions. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of the <i>Cudrania tricuspidata</i> Extract on Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study by Jinyoung Shin, Tae-Hoon Oh, Joo-Yun Kim, Jae-Jung Shim, Jung-Lyoul Lee

“…In an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 100 adults with any condition featured in the Rome IV criteria and a Gastrointestinal Symptoms Scale (GIS) score ≥4 were randomly allocated to take either a placebo (maltodextrin) or a 50 mg CTE tablet, which equally included celluloses, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide, twice daily, 20 January 2020, and 3 August 2020. …”
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Influence of Adhesion Additives on the Grip of Bitumen to Stone Material and Water Resistance of Asphalt Concrete by R.Kh. Salakhov, A.P. Kenzhegaliyeva, M.S. Abdikarimov, B.A. Mansurov, A.O. Elshibaev, A.U. Nugmanova, S.Zh. Ashimova, B.B. Teltaev, A.R. Khamidi

“…Based on the results of the X-ray phase analysis, the percentage mineralogical composition of stone materials was determined and the total silicon dioxide was calculated based on the chemical formula corresponding to certain minerals. …”
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Silicoarthritis: issues of early diagnosis, prevention by A. N. Kuks, E. V. Katamanova, I. V. Tikhonova, N. A. Pavlenko, K. V. Panchukova

“…In patients with more than 5 years of experience exposed to aerosols of fibrogenic action, crystalline silicon dioxide, with an excess of the MPC level from 2.3 to 4 times on the basis of MSCT of the lungs, during which multiple polymorphic foci with a diameter of 2 up to 10 mm, partly merging with each other into peribronchovascular couplings, as well as perifocal areas of reduced airiness like ground glass and thickening of the axial interstitium, a diagnosis of late silicosis, stage 2 nodular form was established, the diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy data. …”
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Modal-Transition-Induced Valleys of <i>K</i>² in Piezoelectric Bilayer Laterally Vibrating Resonators by Zihao Xie, Jiabao Sun, Jin Xie

“…Piezoelectric bilayer structures such as Thin-film Piezoelectric-on-Silicon (TPoS) LVRs which aim to increase the quality factor (<i>Q</i>) or aluminum nitride and silicon dioxide (AlN/SiO₂) composite membrane for thermal compensation have been proposed. …”
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