Shiv Nadar University

About: Shiv Nadar University is a education organization based out in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Graphene. The organization has 1015 authors who have published 1924 publications receiving 18420 citations.

Ethnic fragmentation, public good provision and inequality in India, 1988–2012

Abstract: We study how ethnic fragmentation in Indian districts influences the distribution of consumption, both overall and between social groups. In the absence of systematic evidence on inequality between...

Manufacturing and Evaluation of Mechanical, Morphological, and Thermal Properties of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Nanocomposites

Abstract: The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of the addition of carbon nanoparticles (σsp2 hybridization) on the mechanical properties of foamed polystyrene. In this work, we focus on the study of the impact of compressive stress, tensile strength, bending strength, thermal conductivity ratio (λ), and water absorption of expanded polystyrene (EPS) reinforced with reduced graphene oxide and graphite. The results were compared with pristine EPS and reduced graphene oxide-reinforced EPS. All the nanocomposite specimens used for testing had a similar density. The study reveals that the nanocomposites exhibit different thermal conductivities and mechanical properties in comparison to pristine EPS. The enhancement in the properties of the nanocomposite could be associated with a more extensive structure of elementary cells of expanded polystyrene granules.

Redefining ‘Azadi’ in India: the prose of anti-sedition

Abstract: The debate over ‘anti-nationalism’ in JNU is part of a larger process that aims to shift the underlying terrain of Indian politics. Seeking to substitute political Hindutva, which may not be accept...

Recent trends in energy harvesting for green wireless sensor networks

Abstract: Battery powered wireless sensor networks (WSN) although can be installed at reduced cost but due to their high powerconsumption and corresponding need for regular battery replacement has made wireless sensor network difficult andcostly to maintain. Energy harvesting is the process by which energy readily available from the environment, and iscaptured and converted into usable electrical energy. Combining WSN nodes with energy harvesters one can approach to even a“Greener” world. This evaluation will make the revolution towards long-lived large scale sensor networks. Thechallenge is in the WSN node integration with an energy harvester, power management, energystorage, communications, and range of sensor types. This paper briefly discusses the trends in energy harvestingtechnologies used for WSN. It also reviews various energy harvesting technologies currently available or underdevelopment.