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Kinetic Features of the Oxidative Destruction of Polyethylene with Addition of Stearates of Various Transition Metals
01/09/2024 - AbstractIn this work, the ability of calcium, magnesium, and zinc stearates to oxidative destruction of polyethylene was studied. For comparison, the samples of pure polyethylene and polyethylene...
Development and Evaluation on Thermoregulating Sleeping Bags with Phase Change Viscose Fiber
17/05/2024 - Sleeping bag can protect the human body keeping warm effectively in the cold environment. Among the many varieties sleeping bags, phase change thermoregulating sleeping bag is an innovative...
Exploring Information and Comfort Expectations Related to the Use of a Personal Ceiling Fan
17/01/2024 - Rising global temperatures have increased the need for research into human adaptability and comfort in buildings. To reduce comfort-related energy demands, low-energy-consumption alternatives for...
Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Coatings by Using Spraying and Analysis of Their Anti-Icing Properties
19/10/2023 - Ice accumulation on glass insulators is likely to cause faults such as flashover, tripping and power failure, which interfere with the normal operation of the power grid. Accordingly,...
Influence of Undergarments on the Comfort Level of Scoliosis Brace Wearers
30/08/2023 - Bracing has proven to be an effective method for the conventional treatment of scoliosis in young people. A brace, a therapeutic device, covers the upper body and promotes healing by applying...
Methods to Increase or Decrease Resistance to Photodegradation and Biodegradation of Polyurethane/Polyisocyanurate (PU/PIR) Foams
30/08/2023 - Two series of rigid polyurethane–polyisocyanurate (PU/PIR) foams were obtained. They were modified using powder fillers, such as industrial food cocoa (K5–K15 foam) and...
Analysis of the Changes in the Mechanical Properties of the 3D Printed Polymer rPET-G with Different Types of Post-Processing Treatments
14/08/2023 - The paper deals with the actual topic of mechanical properties of 3D prints made from the polymer material rPET-G and its changes. Using this material in additive technology has great potential in...
Influence of wood pretreatment, hardwood and softwood extractives on the compressive strength of fly ash-based geopolymer composite
15/03/2023 - Abstract This paper investigated the specific compressive strength (specific strength) of fly ash-based geopolymer composites with four hardwood extractives and two softwood...
Experimental Investigation of Indoor Thermal Comfort under Different Heating Conditions in Winter
15/12/2022 - Owing to historical reasons, only a few locations in the Guangdong province use heating to enhance interior thermal conditions. With the variation in climate and increase in people’s...
Corrosion Behaviour of an Epoxy Resin Reinforced with Aluminium Nanoparticles
08/10/2022 - During exploitation, the properties of the epoxy coating deteriorate and therefore, it is necessary to modify it with metal particles. In this paper, spherical aluminium nanoparticles (Al NP) of 100...
Corrosion Diagnostics Performed on Cores Drilled from Concrete Structures, Using the Laboratory Simulation of Temperature and Relative Humidity Impact
15/07/2022 - This paper presents an improved procedure for conducting diagnostics tests on corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. This method consists in drilling cylindrical concrete cores with fragments...
Effects of Static Icing on Flashover Characteristics of High-Speed Train Roof Insulators
04/07/2022 - To study the icing flashover characteristics displayed by insulators on the roof of a high-speed train at a low-speed or static state, an environment with a low temperature and high humidity is...
Research on External Insulation Characteristics of Composite Cross-Arm of 10 kV Distribution Network Based on Multi-Factor Aging
30/03/2022 - With the application of the composite cross-arm in power systems, comprehensive anti-aging performance is a key factor to determine whether it can operate safely. In order to study the influence of...
Characterization of the evolution of indigo blue by multispectral imaging
10/02/2022 - Indigo blue is a natural organic color from the Indigofera tinctoria plant. It is insoluble in water and does not require mordant to fix the color; therefore, due to its nature it can be considered...
Effect of Temperature and Humidity on the Synthesis of Alkali-Activated Binders Based on Bottom Ash from Municipal Waste Incineration
06/02/2022 - Weathered bottom ash (WBA) from municipal solid waste incineration is a calcium aluminosilicate-rich material mainly used in construction and civil engineering as a secondary aggregate. However, its...
Non-Destructive Possibilities of Thermal Performance Evaluation of the External Walls
04/12/2021 - Identification of the actual thermal properties of the partitions of building enclosures has a significant meaning in determining the actual energy consumption in buildings and in their thermal...
Static Culture Combined with Aeration in Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cellulose
03/12/2021 - One of the ways to enhance the yield of bacterial cellulose (BC) is by using dynamic aeration and different-type bioreactors because the microbial producers are strict aerobes. But in this case, the...
Characterization of the chemical structure of vinyl ester resin in a climate chamber under different conditions of degradation
- Due to the good strength and similar toughness of epoxy resins, vinyl ester resins are widely used as thermoset adhesives in structural adhesive joints and as composites for different industrial...