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Flexible and Large?Scale Liquid Metal Frequency?Selective Surfaces: Enhanced Tuning through Mechanical Reconfiguration
30/09/2024 - In this article, a design methodology for flexible liquid metal frequency?selective surfaces is proposed. Simplification of the manufacturing process is achieved through silicone elastomer curing and...
Experimental and comparative analysis between nitrile rubber foam insulated and vacuum insulated fiber reinforced plastic tank used in a low temperature sensible heat storage system for building space cooling applications
01/10/2024 - Thermal energy storage devices are gaining importance and momentum in the building space cooling and renewable energy applications. Retaining the stored energy for long hours through proper...
Effect of different alkoxy POSSs on thermal stability and mechanical properties of silicone rubber
01/10/2024 - The monomer distribution on the polymer molecular chain prepared in ionic liquid is more uniform, and the polymer performance is better.AbstractTo explore the influence of reaction medium on the...
Thermal kinetic, mechanical and wear properties of glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6 thermoplastic composites
01/10/2024 - The binary block?type styrene?butadiene rubber (SSBR) has been synthesized using butadiene (Bd) and styrene (St) as monomers through living anionic polymerization. Our focus is on exploring the...
Comprehensive investigation on the synthesis of polyamide 6 and polyurethane elastomer blends via in situ polymerization
01/10/2024 - In this work, blends of monomer?cast polyamide 6 (MCPA6) and polyurethane (TPU) were prepared by in situ anionic ring?opening polymerization using caprolactam as the monomer and sodium hydroxide...
Preparative temperature rising elution fractionation of polyolefin elastomer and its chain microstructure
24/08/2024 - Polyolefin elastomer (POE) has very weak crystalline ability, consequently, applying the conventional preparative temperature?rising elution fractionation (P?TREF) to separate is challenging. Here, a...
Synergistic integration of dynamic acylsemicarbazide bonds and disulfide bonds into polyurethane: A facile strategy to surmount the tradeoff between mechanical strength and self?healing capacity of elastomers
23/08/2024 - The polymeric materials can simultaneously possess high mechanical properties and outstanding self?healing performance under mild condition have found widespread applications in various fields....
Development of isotactic polypropylene?based 3D printing materials with good dimensional accuracy and excellent impact properties
21/08/2024 - The main challenge of fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the limited variety of commercially available semicrystalline polymer materials. Isotactic polypropylene (iPP), with a fast crystallization...
The effect of calcite on the mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of virgin and recycled thermoplastic copolyester elastomer composites
28/09/2024 - The effect of calcite on the properties of virgin and recycled thermoplastic copolyester elastomer composites.In this study, the effects of stearic acid?coated calcite (CaCO3) were investigated on...
Investigation of Impact Contact Force Testing and Damage Analysis on Potatoes
02/10/2024 - To investigate the influencing factors and intrinsic relationships between potato impact force and impact damage during potato soil separation, a testing system for potato impact force was...
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Low-Temperature Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Mixtures in Seasonal Freeze-Thaw Regions
26/09/2024 - The use of recycled asphalt mixtures in regions with seasonal freeze-thaw cycles is becoming more popular. However, strict requirements for low-temperature cracking resistance limit their widespread...
The Seismic Behavior of a Base-Isolated Building with Simultaneous Translational and Rotational Motions during an Earthquake
27/09/2024 - This technical study on strengthening a five-story building in Bucharest, a city known for its high seismic activity in Europe, required implementing a base-isolation system as part of the...
Correlation of Plasma Temperature in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy with the Hydrophobic Properties of Silicone Rubber Insulators
03/10/2024 - In this study, we have investigated the relationship between the plasma temperature in remote laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) experiments and the hydrophobic properties of silicone rubber...
The Change of Sealing Property in the Aging Process of NBR Sealing Equipment Based on Finite Element Analysis
12/09/2024 - Sealing rings are the core components of flange sealing structures and play a crucial role in the storage and operation of gas generators. The aging and deformation of seals affect the safe operation...
Rheological Properties and Performance Evaluation of Different Types of Composite-Modified Asphalt in Cold Regions
13/09/2024 - In low-temperature environments, asphalt materials harden easily and become brittle, and the repeated action of traffic load further aggravates the cracking of and damage to the asphalt mixture. In...
Research on the Wear State Detection and Identification Method of Huller Rollers Based on Point Cloud Data
19/09/2024 - Throughout the huller shelling process, the rubber rollers progressively deteriorate. The velocity of the rubber rollers decreases as the distance between the rollers rises. These modifications...
Study on the Performance of Modified Qingchuan Rock/Rubber Asphalt
30/09/2024 - This paper developed a new environmentally friendly composite modified asphalt material and studied the composite modification of Qingchuan rock asphalt (QRA) and waste tire rubber powder (RP) was...
Development of Knitted Compression Covers for Amputated Limbs
27/09/2024 - Compression therapy can be successfully applied to the treatment of amputated limbs. Compression is known to speed healing and reduce the appearance of complex scars. This is particularly relevant as...
Review of Flexible Robotic Grippers, with a Focus on Grippers Based on Magnetorheological Materials
02/10/2024 - Flexible grippers are a promising and pivotal technology for robotic grasping and manipulation tasks. Remarkably, magnetorheological (MR) materials, recognized as intelligent materials with...
Effect of Butadiene Rubber Crystallization on Low-Temperature Properties of Butadiene/Silicone Rubber Blends with Potential for Mars Applications
02/10/2024 - This study explores the impact of butadiene rubber (BR) crystallization on the low-temperature properties of butadiene/silicone (VMQ) rubber blends (BR/VMQ) designed for Martian applications. Two...
Deflection and Performance Analysis of Shape Memory Alloy-Driven Fiber–Elastomer Composites with Anisotropic Structure
02/10/2024 - Due to their advantageous characteristics, shape memory alloys (SMAs) are prominent representatives in smart materials. They can be used in application fields such as soft robotics, biomimetics, and...