Materials
Materials
Facile prepared microfluidic chip for multiplexed digital RT?qPCR test
20/09/2023 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryThis study presents a facile digital microfluidic chip driven by centrifugal force for digital PCR analysis. Accurate, quantitative, and multiplexed digital RT?qPCR...
Flame retardancy and mechanical properties of silicone rubber foam composite reinforced with ZnNiAl layered double hydroxides
19/09/2023 -
Abstract Herein, various of silicone rubber foam (SRF) composites containing tri-metallic zinc-nickel-aluminum layered double hydroxides (ZnNiAl-LDH) were fabricated though a...
Reusable, Stable, Efficient and Multifunctional Superhydrophobic and Oleophilic Polyurethane Sponge for Oil–Water Separation Prepared Using Discarded Composite Insulator
21/09/2023 -
Oil spills and chemical leakages are a serious source of pollution in oceans and rivers, and have attracted worldwide attention. Many scientists are currently engaged in the development of...
Effect of zinc oxide/layered double hydroxide on friction properties of silicone rubber at low temperature
18/09/2023 -
SEM diagram and mechanism of rubber friction surface at low temperature.Friction significantly affects the service life of rubber seals, often leading to their failure. In this study, zinc oxide...
Effect of Temperature and Thermal Ageing of Cable Silicone Rubber Accessories on Interface Pressure of Cable Joints
17/09/2023 -
The adequate interfacial pressure of silicone rubber in cable intermediate joints is a basic condition to ensure the normal operation of cable joints, while high temperature and ageing in the...
Washing and Abrasion Resistance of Textile Electrodes for ECG Measurements
16/09/2023 -
Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals are often measured for medical purposes and in sports. While common Ag/AgCl glued gel electrodes enable good electrode skin contact, even during movements, they are...
Healable Anti-Corrosive and Wear-Resistant Silicone-Oil-Impregnated Porous Oxide Layer of Aluminum Alloy by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation
18/09/2023 -
Lubricant (or oil)-impregnated porous surface has been considered as a promising surface treatment to realize multifunctionality. In this study, silicone oil was impregnated into a hard porous oxide...
An Underwater Triboelectric Biomechanical Energy Harvester to Power the Electronic Tag of Marine Life
09/09/2023 -
Implantable electronic tags are crucial for the conservation of marine biodiversity. However, the power supply associated with these tags remains a significant challenge. In this study, an underwater...
Wearables for running gait analysis: A study protocol
11/09/2023 -
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Comparison of Aging Simulation to Real Aging of Silicone Self-adhesives Tapes
09/09/2023 -
The paper presents a comparison of the aging of silicone self-adhesive tapes in real conditions and accelerated aging in laboratory conditions. In order to check the correlation between the tested...
Electrospinning of epoxy fibers: Effect of curing conditions on solution rheological behavior
01/09/2023 -
AbstractDesired ratio of relative permittivity and elastic modulus limits the application of silicone rubbers as flexible electromechanical actuators. The relative permittivity can be improved by...
Accessible approach of fabricating pH?responsive nanofibrous membranes with photothermal effect as antibacterial wound dressings
02/09/2023 -
For the first time, the successful scheme of preparing room temperature repair poly(siloxane?urethane) coating (PUESi) with alkyl aryl modified silicone polyol (Si?OH) and bio?based castor oil (CO)...
Design and preparation of flame-resistant geopolymer coatings for timber
05/09/2023 -
Abstract This work presents an innovative flame-resistance geopolymer coating for timber. Low-melting point glass powders are employed to improve the workability and impactness of...
Cohesive Zone Modeling of Pull-Out Test for Dental Fiber–Silicone Polymer
06/09/2023 -
Background: Several analytical methods for the fiber pull-out test have been developed to evaluate the bond strength of fiber–matrix systems. We aimed to investigate the debonding...
Investigation of the synergistic effect of red phosphorus and magnesium hydroxide on the thermal degradation behavior and flame resistance of the intumescent fire?retardant polypropylene system
30/08/2023 -
High fire?resistance polypropylene (PP) composites were prepared by using environment?friendly flame retardants including expandable graphite (EG), red phosphorus (RP), and magnesium hydroxide (MH)....
Superhydrophobic and Thermally Conductive Coating for Restraining Corona Loss and Audible Noise of High-Voltage Transmission Lines
31/08/2023 -
In recent years, the number of high-voltage transmission lines has sharply increased with the rapid development of modern industry. However, a corona discharge phenomenon often occurs on the exposed...
Performance Characteristics of Silicone Rubber for Use in Acidic Environments
30/08/2023 -
Silicone rubber insulators are widely used in power grids because of their excellent performance, but aging has been an inevitable problem of silicone rubber, especially in extreme conditions, such...
Intercalation of silsesquioxane surfactant in layered double hydroxide for silicone rubber composites: Enhancing interfacial interactions toward improvement of mechanical, thermal, and gas barrier properties
29/08/2023 -
The incorporation of silsesquioxane surfactant?modified Ca?Mg?Al LDH in SR generated a 'labyrinth effect' that formed a longer, more tortuous gas diffusion pathway, resulting in improved gas barrier...
Effect of Al?based metal?organic frameworks/halloysite nanotubes on the flame retardancy of silicone rubber foam
24/08/2023 -
This study reports an effective method for producing biodegradable poly(l?lactic acid) nanofiber composites with enhanced mechanical strength, improved piezoelectric responses, good biocompatibility...
Effect of Thixotropic Agent on the Color Stability of Platinum-Based Silicone Maxillofacial Elastomers after Artificial Aging
27/08/2023 -
Maxillofacial prostheses are essential for restoring natural appearance and function in individuals with defects in the head and neck regions. Thixotropic agents, as liquid additives, are known to...
Study on Deterioration Characteristics of a Composite Crossarm Mandrel in a 10 kV Distribution Network Based on Multi-Factor Aging
28/08/2023 -
This paper presents a study that conducted 5000 h of multi-factor aging tests on 10 kV composite crossarms, considering the natural environment in coastal areas and actual power line operations....
