Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Vacuum Thermoforming of Optically Switchable Liquid Crystalline Elastomer Spherical Actuators
16/04/2024 -
Liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) actuators are generally limited in shape, size, and quantity by the need for aligning via stretching and fixing via photopolymerizing. We present a thermoplastic LCE...
Molecularly imprinted hydrazidine?derived poly(acrylonitrile?co?divinylbenzene for enantio?recognition of S?fenoprofen
17/04/2024 -
Development of co?electrospun membrane poly(L?co?D,L?lactic?acid) and natural rubber with potential application in dermal dressing.AbstractWound healing represents a global challenge for the...
Meteorological Impacts on Rubber Tree Powdery Mildew and Projections of Its Future Spatiotemporal Pattern
16/04/2024 -
Meteorological conditions play a crucial role in driving outbreaks of rubber tree powdery mildew (RTPM). As the climate warms and techniques improve, rubber cultivation is expanding to higher...
OH End-Capped Silicone as an Effective Nucleating Agent for Polylactide—A Robotizing Method for Evaluating the Mechanical Characteristics of PLA/Silicone Blends
18/04/2024 -
Current research on materials engineering focuses mainly on bio-based materials. One of the most frequently studied materials in this group is polylactide (PLA), which is a polymer derived from...
Preparation and characterization of halloysite nanotube?silica/silicone rubber composites: Effect of HNTs on mechanical and thermal properties
16/04/2024 -
Preparation of HNTs?SiO2/SR and its properties.A series of halloysite nanotube?silica (HNTs?SiO2) nanocomposite fillers were prepared by in?situ assembly, and a reinforced SiO2/SR composite was...
Advancing Sustainable Construction Materials: Wood, Rubber, and Cenospheres Geopolymer Masonry Units Development
15/04/2024 -
As the environmental impact of modern society continues to escalate, the construction industry actively pursues environmentally friendly materials to revolutionize its practices. Recycling,...
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...
Acoustic velocity and stability of tissue-mimicking echogenic materials for ultrasound training phantoms
09/04/2024 -
Abstract Purpose. High-fidelity mannequins are increasingly used to train the medical staff on many medical procedures. Lately, a new challenge regarding echogenic...
Recent advancements in silica filled natural rubber composite: A green approach to achieve smart properties in tyre
08/04/2024 -
Abstract The partial or total replacement of carbon black by silica fillers is initiated through various techniques for environment-friendly, smart, and fuel-efficient NR...
The Synergistic Effect of Carbon Black/Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Fillers on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of EPDM Composites after Exposure to High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas
11/04/2024 -
This study investigated the synergistic effect of carbon black/multi-wall carbon nanotube (CB/MWCNT) hybrid fillers on the physical and mechanical properties of Ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM)...
Honeycomb networks of boron nitride/nanodiamond with interlocking interfaces enhance the application reliability of silicone rubber thermal conductivity composites
10/04/2024 -
The boron nitride/nanodiamond honeycomb networks with interlocking interfaces maintain their high thermal conductivity even after experiencing significant compression and bending.The...
The Impact of Shelf-Life and Storage Conditions on the Accuracy and Performance of Additional Silicone Impression Materials: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
10/04/2024 -
Background Recently, silicone-based impressions have been continuously adopted owing to their excellent elastomeric properties associated with accuracy and detail in reproducing...
Fluorine-Containing Ionogels with Stretchable, Solvent-Resistant, Wide Temperature Tolerance, and Transparent Properties for Ionic Conductors
08/04/2024 -
Stretchable ionogels, as soft ion-conducting materials, have generated significant interest. However, the integration of multiple functions into a single ionogel, including temperature tolerance,...
Microbially Mediated Rubber Recycling to Facilitate the Valorization of Scrap Tires
08/04/2024 -
The recycling of scrap tire rubber requires high levels of energy, which poses challenges to its proper valorization. The application of rubber in construction requires significant mechanical and/or...
Enhanced performance of environmental resistance and reprocessability of epoxidized natural rubber via incorporating fluorinated short side chains and ??hydroxyl ester bonds
04/04/2024 -
The current challenge of recycling rubber articles beyond the failure time has created an increasingly huge burden on the environment. Therefore, there is a growing focus on enhancing the...
Effects of fluorene-9-bisphenol exposure on anxiety-like and social behavior in mice and protective potential of exogenous melatonin
04/04/2024 -
Fluorene-9-bisphenol (BHPF) is widely used in the manufacture of plastic products and potentially disrupts several physiological processes, but its biological effects on social behavior remain...
Investigation to the effects of particulate-polymer fillers on the viscoelastic properties of VHB 4910 elastomer for artificial muscle
02/04/2024 -
Abstract Understanding viscoelastic behavior of dielectric elastomers for artificial muscle application is important to regulate actuation performance, response time, energy...
Use of ZIF?8 as vulcanization additive to optimize natural rubber composites to lower the amount of ZnO
03/04/2024 -
Mechanism of ZIF?8 in rubber vulcanization reaction.Zinc oxide (ZnO) is widely used as an activator in the vulcanization process of natural rubber. However, due to its poor compatibility with natural...
Conventional Dental Impressions vs. Impressions Reinforced with Rigid Mouthguards
04/04/2024 -
The impression materials utilized today in dental medicine offer a good reproducibility and are easily accepted by patients. However, because they are polymer-based, they have issues regarding their...
Elastomeric thermal interface materials with high through?plane thermal conductivity by 3D printing
23/03/2024 -
EQE spectra and corresponding BHJ absorption spectra of a highly wavelength?selective OPD versus an OPD with spurious detection.AbstractFor wavelength?selective photodetection or color...
Does the Rubber Meet the Road? Assessing the Potential of Devulcanization Technologies for the Innovation of Tire Rubber Recycling
30/03/2024 -
Innovation is crucial to meet the circular economy goals for tire recycling. Devulcanization, an innovative recycling method of reprocessing tire rubber, offers a pathway towards achieving circular...
