Cement Manufacturing and Environmental Impact
Cement is a fundamental material for building and construction in civil engineering. It has high adhesive properties when mixed with water and aggregates. As urbanisation, industrialisation and…
Viruses : Characteristics, Structure, Diseases, Role and Applications
Viruses are submicroscopic infectious agents with both living and nonliving characteristics. They are a small piece of genetic information (DNA or RNA) inside of a protective shell…
Monoclonal Antibodies : Definition, Production, Uses, Advantages and Challenges
What are Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)? Antibodies are proteins generated by the immune system to defend ourselves from diseases. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are engineered antibodies that mimic human…
Activated Carbon : Definition, Production, Structure, Forms and Uses
What is Activated Carbon? Activated Carbon is a solid, porous, carbonaceous material prepared by carbonizing and activating organic substances. Activated carbon, also known as activated charcoal, has…
High Energy Explosives : CL-20, HMX and LLM-105
What is an explosive? Explosive is any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion, i.e., with substantially…
Coal Gasification : Definition, Process, Advantages, Challenges and Initiatives
What is Coal Gasification? Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (also called syngas), which is a mixture of hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide…
Microplastics : Definition, Sources, Types and Impact
What are microplastics? Microplastic is any fragment of plastic that is between 1 nanometer and 5 millimetres wide. Microplastics are very common in our environment. They are…
Types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs and Drones
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is defined as a powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can…
Temple Architecture in South India under Pallava Dynasty
The Pallavas were the pioneer of the Dravida style of temple architecture. During the rule of Pallavas the cave architecture saw a new turn, monolithic temples and…
Pallava Dynasty : Foundation, Rulers, Capital, Administration, Architecture, Literature and Religion
The Pallavas were one of the greatest dynasties of South India. They played significant role in the political, social and cultural history of South India. The Pallavas…