Islamic Azad University

About: Islamic Azad University is a education organization based out in Tehran, Iran. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Catalysis. The organization has 83635 authors who have published 113437 publications receiving 1275049 citations. The organization is also known as: Azad University.

Explicit solutions of fractional differential equations with uncertainty

Abstract: We give the explicit solutions of uncertain fractional differential equations (UFDEs) under Riemann–Liouville H-differentiability using Mittag-Leffler functions. To this end, Riemann–Liouville H-differentiability is introduced which is a direct generalization of the concept of Riemann–Liouville differentiability in deterministic sense to the fuzzy context. Moreover, equivalent integral forms of UFDEs are determined which are applied to derive the explicit solutions. Finally, some illustrative examples are given.

Virtual Power Plant (VPP), Definition, Concept, Components and Types

Abstract: Along with the rising energy consumption in the world, new technologies will influence the way we generate, distribute and consume energy. Alongside others, distributed energy generation becomes a major trend in many countries. The fast upward penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and the ongoing trend towards a more competitive electricity market requires new technologies and policies to handle both emerging technical and economic issues. In order to handle distributed generation and to intensify its visibility within power markets, the idea of virtual power plant (VPP) has emerged and is used by many researchers. It is composed of combining various small size distributed generating units to form a "single virtual generating unit" that can act as a conventional one and capable of being visible or manageable on an individual basis. Present paper tries to sheds light on main issues related to the idea of the VPP. The paper will review various definitions and primary concept of VPP, its main components, and finally two principal VPP types namely commercial VPP (CVPP) and technical VPP (TVPP).

Production and Status of Bacterial Cellulose in Biomedical Engineering

Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a highly pure and crystalline material generated by aerobic bacteria, which has received significant interest due to its unique physiochemical characteristics in comparison with plant cellulose. BC, alone or in combination with different components (e.g., biopolymers and nanoparticles), can be used for a wide range of applications, such as medical products, electrical instruments, and food ingredients. In recent years, biomedical devices have gained important attention due to the increase in medical engineering products for wound care, regeneration of organs, diagnosis of diseases, and drug transportation. Bacterial cellulose has potential applications across several medical sectors and permits the development of innovative materials. This paper reviews the progress of related research, including overall information about bacterial cellulose, production by microorganisms, mechanisms as well as BC cultivation and its nanocomposites. The latest use of BC in the biomedical field is thoroughly discussed with its applications in both a pure and composite form. This paper concludes the further investigations of BC in the future that are required to make it marketable in vital biomaterials.