Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Combining CVD and SPS for the production of Tungsten fiber?reinforced tungsten (Hybrid ? Wf /W)
15/04/2024 -
Successful upscaling of tungsten fiber?reinforced tungsten composites (Wf /W) on industrial level could represent an important milestone for future nuclear fusion reactors. The primary objective of...
Tuneable Current Rectification Through a Designer Graphene Nanoribbon
13/04/2024 -
Unimolecular current rectifiers are fundamental building blocks in organic electronics. Rectifying behavior has been identified in numerous organic systems due to electron?hole asymmetries of orbital...
Achieving Highly Stable Zn Metal Anodes at Low Temperature via Regulating Electrolyte Solvation Structure
14/04/2024 -
Zinc metal is an attractive anode material for rechargeable aqueous Zn?ion batteries (ZIBs). However, the dendrite growth, water?induced parasitic reactions and freezing problem of aqueous...
Optimizing Ultra?thin 2D Transistors for Monolithic 3D Integration: A Study on Directly Grown Nanocrystalline Interconnects and Buried Contacts
12/04/2024 -
The potential of monolithic 3D integration technology is largely dependent on the enhancement of interconnect characteristics which can lead to thinner stacks, better heat dissipation, and reduced...
Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of Norbornene Carboxamide/sulfonamide Derivatives as Potential Fungicides Targeting Laccase
14/04/2024 -
To explore more potential fungicides with new scaffolds, thirty?seven norbornene carboxamide/sulfonamide derivatives were designed, synthesized, and assayed for inhibitory activity against six plant...
A review of advancements in commercial and non-commercial Nafion-based proton exchange membranes for direct methanol fuel cells
13/04/2024 -
Abstract Nafion membranes are commercially available for the application of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) due to their unique nano-porous structure, high wettability, high...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 305: Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of the Strain Isolation Pad in Thermal Protection Systems under Tension
12/04/2024 -
A strain isolation pad is a critical connection mechanism that enables deformation coordination between the rigid thermal insulation tile and the primary structure in the thermal protection system of...
Exploring Symbiosis: Innovatively Unveiling the Interplay between the Cold Chain Logistics of Fresh Agricultural Products and the Ecological Environment
12/04/2024 -
Cold chain logistics are crucial for reducing agricultural product loss, yet the environmental impact of energy and packaging consumption, among others, demands attention, making the search for...
Structural Health Monitoring for Prefabricated Building Envelope under Stress Tests
12/04/2024 -
This paper details the comprehensive activities conducted in a laboratory setting to assess the structural health monitoring (SHM) of prefabricated building envelopes. Integrating sensors into...
Acetic Fermentation of Cagaita Pulp: Technological and Chemical Characteristics
12/04/2024 -
The Brazilian Cerrado region has a rich plant diversity, with fruits that have peculiar and unique sensory characteristics. For these reasons, using these fruits for biotechnological production is a...
Compressive and Bonding Performance of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns
12/04/2024 -
The use of glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars as an alternative to steel bars for reinforcing concrete (RC) structures has gained increasing attention in recent years. GFRP bars offer several...
Comparative Ablation Behaviors of 2D Needled C/SiC and C/SiC-ZrC Composites
14/04/2024 -
To investigate the effect of ZrC on the ablative properties of C/SiC composites in a high-temperature environment, the oxidative ablation of C/SiC and C/SiC-ZrC composites at high-temperatures was...
Reclaiming Agriceuticals from Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) By-Products
12/04/2024 -
Sweetpotato (SP, Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) is a globally significant food crop known for its high nutritional and functional values. Although the contents and compositions of bioactive constituents...
The Influence of Materials on the Mechanical Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC): A Literature Review
14/04/2024 -
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a cementitious composite combining high-strength concrete matrix and fiber reinforcement. Standing out for its excellent mechanical properties and...
Enhancing Fatigue Performance of Coal Gangue Concrete (CGC) through Polypropylene Fiber Modification: Experimental Evaluation
15/04/2024 -
Coal gangue is a byproduct of coal mining and processing, and according to incomplete statistics, China has amassed a substantial coal gangue stockpile exceeding 2600 large mountains, which poses a...
A Comparative Study of Micromechanical Analysis Models for Determining the Effective Properties of Out-of-Autoclave Carbon Fiber–Epoxy Composites
14/04/2024 -
This study aims to critically assess different micromechanical analysis models applied to carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites, employing micromechanics-based homogenization to...
Implementations of Digital Transformation and Digital Twins: Exploring the Factory of the Future
14/04/2024 -
In the era of rapid technological advancement and evolving industrial landscapes, embracing the concept of the factory of the future (FoF) is crucial for companies seeking to optimize efficiency,...
Work and Environmental Factors on Job Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study for Sustainable Work
12/04/2024 -
In the context of sustainable development, the occupational sphere must be integrally considered within health promotion frameworks, ensuring an equitable work–life balance while...
Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Job Shop Scheduling in Dynamic Environments
12/04/2024 -
In response to the challenges of dynamic adaptability, real-time interactivity, and dynamic optimization posed by the application of existing deep reinforcement learning algorithms in solving complex...
Effect of temperature on flexural and interlaminar shear strength properties of carbon?epoxy composites: Experiment and modeling
12/04/2024 -
Model to predict temperature dependent flexural strength and ILSS.Carbon fiber composites are known for excellent specific mechanical properties at room temperature. It is important to model the...
Evaluation of composites based on virgin rubber/devulcanized rubber reinforced with chemically and radiation activated polyurethane scrap for possible applications
13/04/2024 -
Utilization of virgin rubber/devulcanized rubber composite reinforced with activated polyurethane scrap for flexible tiles application.Reusing industrial waste is one of the new tactics being used to...
