Materials
Materials
Effects of Solvents on the Material Properties of Screen?Printed Electrodes and a Polydimethylsiloxane Dielectric for Dielectric Elastomer Transducers
17/04/2024 -
The article highlights the importance of selecting suitable solvents for electrode manufacturing of dielectric elastomer transducers. Different solvents not only interact differently with the...
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...
Effects of biomaterial on the properties of waterborne intumescent fireproof coatings
16/04/2024 -
Properties of biopolymers filled rubber compounds cured with sulfur and peroxide curing systems.AbstractRubber compounds based on acrylonitrile?butadiene rubber were filled with biopolymer fillers,...
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...
Experimental Investigation of a Device to Restrain the Horizontal Sliding of U-FREIs
17/04/2024 -
Fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators (FREIs) are composite devices consisting of an alternation of elastomer layers and fiber reinforcement layers. They have mechanical properties comparable to...
Structural Design and Performance Optimization of Green Concrete Based on Recycled Pumice and Modified Rubber Powder
17/04/2024 -
With the increasing severity of global climate change and environmental degradation, countries have put forward strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development. The...
Numerical and Experimental Study of Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Marine Shear-Compression Isolators
17/04/2024 -
Due to their ability to buffer and attenuate vibrations, as well as their low cost, rubber-based isolators are widely used in military and civilian vessels. Since these isolators are part of a...
Extremely Weak Electro-Optic Kerr Effect in Methyl Silicone Oils
17/04/2024 -
The electro-optical properties of methyl silicone oils with viscosities ranging from 10 to 10,000 cSt have been studied extensively to verify their suitability as immersion liquids. Immersion liquids...
The Effect of Internal Gas Pressure on the Compression Properties of Natural Rubber Foams
18/04/2024 -
This study explores the effect of internal gas pressure (P) on closed-cell natural rubber (NR) foams. Three key factors are analyzed using a 3D model during uniaxial compression: (1) the initial gas...
Compatibilization of Polyamide 6/Cyclic Olefinic Copolymer Blends for the Development of Multifunctional Thermoplastic Composites with Self-Healing Capability
18/04/2024 -
This study investigated the self-healing properties of PA6/COC blends, in particular, the impact of three compatibilizers on the rheological, microstructural, and thermomechanical properties. Dynamic...
Suitability and Trueness of the Removable Partial Denture Framework Fabricating by Polyether Ether Ketone with CAD-CAM Technology
17/04/2024 -
The object of the study was to evaluate the suitability and trueness of the removable partial denture (RPD) framework fabricated by polyether ether ketone (PEEK) with the CAD-CAM technology in vitro....
Effect of Amino Silicone Oil-Phosphorylation Hybrid Modification on the Properties of Microcellulose Fibers
17/04/2024 -
Microcellulose materials are increasingly considered multifunctional candidates for emerging energy applications. Microcellulose fibers (MCF) are a kind of bio-based reinforcement in composites, and...
The Role of Reduced Graphene Oxide in Enhancing the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of a Rubber Cover Joint
18/04/2024 -
The development of high-performance rubber composites has always been a research hotspot in the field of conveyor belt manufacturing. In this work, a rubber cover joint composite made of reduced...
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...
UVC Irradiation as a Surface Treatment of Polycarbonate to Generate Adhesion to Liquid Silicone Rubber in an Overmolding Process
18/04/2024 -
This study investigates the adhesion properties of polycarbonate (PC) and liquid silicone rubbers (LSR) through surface activation using ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation. While self-adhesive LSRs adhere...
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...
Successful preparation of a biopolymeric nanocarrier enables controlled release of antinociceptive monoterpene for local pain management after transdermal barrier permeation
12/04/2024 -
Improvement of the heat aging and compression permanent deformation resistance of HNBR by N,N??bismaleimide?4,4??diphenylmethane.AbstractThis paper delves to improve the upper?limit temperature of...
Ultra-High-Performance Alkali-Activated Concrete: Effect of Waste Crumb Rubber Aggregate Proportions on Tensile and Flexural Properties
13/04/2024 -
The declining availability of natural sand resources and the significant carbon footprint associated with the extensive use of cement are posing severe limitations on the advancement and application...
Effects of Pressure Rollers with Variable Compliance in the Microfinishing Process Utilizing Abrasive Films
13/04/2024 -
This article presents a comprehensive investigation into pressure rollers utilized in the microfinishing process, covering aspects such as design, experimental properties, compliance, and finite...
Analysis on Isotropic and Anisotropic Samples of Polypropylene/Polyethyleneterephthalate Blend/Graphene Nanoplatelets Nanocomposites: Effects of a Rubbery Compatibilizer
14/04/2024 -
Over the past few years, polymer nanocomposites have garnered a significant amount of interest from both the scientific community and industry due to their remarkable versatility and wide range of...
