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Dry and Lubrication Sliding Wear Characteristics and Wear Mechanism Mapping for In Situ Al–25Mg2Si Composites
03/12/2023 -
This study explores wear characteristics of Al?25Mg2Si composite, assessing the impact of load, temperature, and contact type (dry and lubricated). Findings reveal that higher loads and temperatures...
Linking Forest Ecosystem Services to the SDGs: Semi-quantitative Mapping of Perceptions towards Integrated Decision-making
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With this study, we test and present the results of a reproducible semi-quantitative methodological approach, which enables us to map perceptions of complex systems, linking the forest ecosystem...
Express your gratitude with unique trucker gifts!
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Are you looking for a gift to show a truck driver that you appreciate their long hours on the road? From auto and truck accessories that help make rough roads feel a little smoother, to...
Structure and properties of bio?based poly(trimethylene terephthalate)/polyamide 56 blends prepared by melt mixing
01/12/2023 -
Preparation and modification of centrifugally spun cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) starch?based fibers.AbstractMicro/nano?based fibrous membranes loaded with antibacterial agents have been widely...
Eliminating the thermal degradation of polylactic acid by the modification of a macromolecular epoxy?type chain extender
01/12/2023 -
Native potato starch was used as a filler for PLA. The composites were subjected to artificial weathering as well as different storages to investigate the resistance. Humidity and water leads to...
Comparative analysis of specimen geometries in material extrusion 3D printing: Implications for mechanical property evaluation
02/12/2023 -
Natural silk fibroin nanofibers (SNF) scaffolds with ECM?mimicking architecture and tunable properties were developed by using the natural polysaccharide konjac glucomannan (KGM) as a physical...
Microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties of Mg–4Zn–1Mn–xCa alloys and the fabrication of biomedical Mg thin-walled micro-tubes
04/12/2023 -
Abstract In this study, the microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties of Mg–4Zn–1Mn–xCa (x?=?0, 0.2, 0.5, wt%) alloys are studied. The thin-walled...
The effect of laboratory synthesized and modified layered double hydroxides on recycled and neat high-density polyethylene matrix properties using stearic acid as an interface modifier
02/12/2023 -
Abstract This research investigated the effect of layered double hydroxides (LDH) as nanofillers on recycled and neat high-density polyethylene (HDPE) properties. Unmodified and...
Aerospace, Vol. 10, Pages 1014: Numerical Simulation of Supersonic Turbulent Separated Flows Based on k–ω Turbulence Models with Different Compressibility Corrections
04/12/2023 -
The accurate prediction of supersonic turbulent separated flows involved in aerospace vehicles is a great challenge for current numerical simulations. Based on the k–ω equations, several...
Wear Characteristics of (Al/B4C and Al/TiC) Nanocomposites Synthesized via Powder Metallurgy Method
04/12/2023 -
Objective: The aim of the present work is to study the microstructure, wear behavior, physical properties, and micro-hardness of the aluminum matrix AA6061 reinforced with TiC and B4C nanoparticles...
A Timber–Concrete–Composite Edge Connection for Two-Way Spanning Cross-Laminated Timber Slabs—Experimental Investigations and Analytical Approach
01/12/2023 -
This paper introduces a method to create a moment-resisting edge connection between two cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. With this connection, two-way spanning cross-laminated timber slabs can be...
Experimental Research on the Performance Characteristics of Grouting Slurry in a High-Ground-Temperature Environment
01/12/2023 -
Grouting materials with good thermal insulation and reinforcement properties are the key factors in solving the temperature control problems of high geothermal tunnels using curtain grouting, as the...
Developing and Applying a Double Triangular Damping Device with Equivalent Negative Stiffness for Base-Isolated Buildings
01/12/2023 -
A passive double triangular damping (DTD) device with equivalent negative stiffness is proposed in this study. The DTD device consists of transmission systems and triangular damping systems. A...
Bond Strength of Reinforcing Steel Bars in Self-Consolidating Concrete
01/12/2023 -
This paper presents an experimental investigation of the bond strength of reinforcing steel bars in tension in self-consolidating concrete (SCC). The effects of the reinforcing bar’s...
Seismic Behaviors of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls Assembled with a Cast-in-Place Vertical Joint
02/12/2023 -
The seismic performance of prefabricated reinforced concrete shear walls is a key point in the safety of the whole assembly structure under earthquake actions. In this study, six specimens of...
Smart Fire Safety Management System (SFSMS) Connected with Energy Management for Sustainable Service in Smart Building Infrastructures
03/12/2023 -
The scale of human accidents and the resultant damage has increased due to recent large-scale urban (building) fires, meaning there is a need to devise an effective strategy for urban disasters. In...
Optimisation Investigation and Bond-Slip Behaviour of High Strength PVA-Engineered Geopolymer Composite (EGC) Cured in Ambient Temperatures
04/12/2023 -
Engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) is becoming an uprising product in the civil industry as a substitute and solution for conventional geopolymer concrete (GPC) as GPC exhibits brittleness and has...
Preparation of Silicon Oxide-Carbon Composite with Tailored Electrochemical Properties for Anode in Lithium-Ion Batteries
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For high-efficiency and high-stability lithium ion batteries, a silicon oxide-based carbon composite has been developed as an anode material. To minimize structural defects (cracking and...
Self-Consolidated Concrete-to-Conductive Concrete Interface: Assessment of Bond Strength and Mechanical Properties
04/12/2023 -
In this paper, the mechanical properties and bond strength of composite samples that consist of a conductive concrete (CC) layer and a self-consolidated concrete (SCC) layer are investigated. The...
Microfibres Release from Textile Industry Wastewater Effluents Are Underestimated: Mitigation Actions That Need to Be Prioritised
01/12/2023 -
The release of microfibres (MFs) from textiles has been observed in various environments, pointing towards the impact of human activities on natural systems. Synthetic textile microfibres, a subset...
Experiences with Gluten-Free Bread: A Qualitative Study Amongst People with Coeliac Disease Participating in a Randomised Controlled Trial
01/12/2023 -
Background: Whole-grain bread can be an important source of fibre for people with coeliac disease (CeD) who must adhere to a gluten-free diet and avoid consuming wheat, rye and barley. Gluten-free...