Materials
Materials
Infrastructure in the Age of Pandemics: Utilizing Polypropylene-Based Mask Waste for Durable and Sustainable Road Pavements
05/12/2023 -
When navigating the environmental exigencies precipitated by global pandemics, the escalation of mask waste presents a multifaceted dilemma. In this avant-garde research, we unveil a novel approach:...
The Effect of Nanosilica on Mechanical and Swelling Resistance Properties of Ternary Rubber (NR/SBR/NBR) Blends Nanocomposites with and without Bis(Triethoxysilylpropyl)Tetrasulfane
02/12/2023 -
The production of a new class of plastics with improved properties can be achieved through polymer blends rather than using individual components. This study involved the preparation of...
Characterization of polar groups in polyvinyl chloride–ethyl vinyl acetate blends using coincidence Doppler broadening spectroscopy
27/11/2023 -
Preparation, characterization and transport properties of ceramic filler loaded vulcanized NR composite.AbstractCrystalline glass–ceramic fillers were prepared from calcium carbonate, silica,...
Improved cure characteristics and mechanical properties of an epoxidized natural rubber filled with cerium oxide nanoparticles: Influence of epoxide levels and filler loading
27/11/2023 -
Surface images of skin parts and average adhesive strength of various PDMS patterns.AbstractWearable medical devices are gaining popularity owing to their potential for seamless integration with the...
The Modification of Activated Carbon for the Performance Enhancement of a Natural-Rubber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator
28/11/2023 -
Increasing energy demands and growing environmental concerns regarding the consumption of fossil fuels are important motivations for the development of clean and sustainable energy sources. A...
Dynamic Behavior Modeling of Natural-Rubber/Polybutadiene-Rubber-Based Hybrid Magnetorheological Elastomer Sandwich Composite Structures
30/11/2023 -
This study investigates the dynamic characteristics of natural rubber (NR)/polybutadiene rubber (PBR)-based hybrid magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) sandwich composite beams through numerical...
An environmentally friendly and efficient technology to prepare high?performance natural rubber: Electrophoretic coagulation
28/11/2023 -
Natural rubber is bio?based rubber, which plays an important role in carbon neutralization to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It is widely used in the national economy because of its strain?induced...
Preparation of water swellable rubber from epoxidized natural rubber and sodium acrylate by in?situ polymerization: Effect of vulcanization system, epoxide, and dicumyl peroxide, and sodium acrylate content
23/11/2023 -
Preparation of water swellable rubber from epoxidized natural rubber and sodium crylate.Water swellable rubber (WSR) was prepared from epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and sodium acrylate (NaAA) by...
Optimizing natural rubber blends for examination gloves: Vacuum radiation for mechanical strength and solvent barrier
22/11/2023 -
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was an eco?friendly and biodegradable material. However, its molecular chain was inflexible and showed limited toughness. In this work, PLA was modified with epoxy?terminated...
Improved Heat Dissipation of NR/SBR-Based Tire Tread Compounds via Hybrid Fillers of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube and Carbon Black
23/11/2023 -
The development of thermally conductive rubber nanocomposites for heat management poses a formidable challenge in numerous applications, notably within the realm of tire technology. Notably, rubber...
High?velocity impact behavior and quasi?static indentation of new elastomeric nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanofibers and lignin powder
16/11/2023 -
Acceptable physical bonding between cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) and rubber chains in a novel elastomeric nanobiocomposite suitable for energy absorption applications through enhanced energy...
Experimental and application of waste rubber low?temperature green regeneration through ultrasound?assisted method
19/11/2023 -
Waste rubber low?temperature green regeneration through ultrasound?assisted method.Combining a traditional mixer and a custom?built ultrasonic generator, low?temperature green regeneration of waste...
Excellent dielectric and actuated strain properties in CCTOx@BT(1?x)@KH560/NR system via a tunable BaTiO3 interfacial buffer layer
07/11/2023 -
Dielectric elastomers (DEs) require high drive voltages to obtain large actuated strain, which limits their application in the biological field. In this work, we enhanced the dielectric properties of...
Utilization of Waste Straw Biomass in Suspension Magnetization Roasting of Refractory Iron Ore: Iron Recovery, Gas Analysis and Roasted Product Characterization
08/11/2023 -
The straw-type biomass, as a green and alternative reductant for the suspension magnetization roasting (SMR) of iron ores, is proposed. The roasted products are investigated at a roasting temperature...
Development of novel models for fatigue life assessment of natural rubber/styrene?butadiene rubber/nanoclay nanocomposite
08/11/2023 -
The process of fatigue life models assessment of natural rubber/styrene?butadiene rubber/nanoclay nanocomposite.In the present work, multiple regression models are established for assessing the...
Analysis of Geometric Surface Structure and Surface Layer Microhardness of Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy after Vibratory Shot Peening
31/10/2023 -
This article presents an analysis of the impact of vibratory shot peening on the surface roughness and physical properties of the Ti6Al4V titanium alloy surface layer after milling. The elements of...
Spherical CaCO3: Synthesis, Characterization, Surface Modification and Efficacy as a Reinforcing Filler in Natural Rubber Composites
31/10/2023 -
Natural rubber (NR), an important natural polymer derived from the Hevea brasiliensis tree, has been widely used in the rubber industry owing to its excellent elastic properties. However, it requires...
Boosted Chemical Protective Properties Using Interface Constructed between Ti3C2Tx MXene and Natural Rubber
30/10/2023 -
Rubbers are extensively applied in chemical protective clothing (CPC) due to their eye-catching anti-penetration of chemicals. However, their impermeability, particularly that of natural rubber (NR),...
Development of Green Leather Alternative from Natural Rubber and Pineapple Leaf Fiber
28/10/2023 -
In the present research, a plant-based leather substitute material or leather alternative was developed from natural rubber (NR) and pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) using a simple process. Pineapple leaf...
Enhancing curing, mechanical and electrical properties of epoxidized natural rubber nanocomposites with graphene and carbon nanotubes hybrid fillers
24/10/2023 -
Abstract The effect of incorporating a combination of hybrid carbon fillers, graphene (GP), and carbon nanotubes (CNT) into epoxidized natural rubber with 25 mol% epoxidations...