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The effect of free radical initiators on poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and its foaming performance
14/11/2024 - Abstract Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a biodegradable polyester, which has commonly utilized in film products. As an application of biodegradable plastic...
Digitalization and Dynamic Criticality Analysis for Railway Asset Management
18/11/2024 - The primary aim of this paper is to support the optimization of asset management in railway infrastructure through digitalization and criticality analysis. It addresses the current challenges in...
Localized Thermoresponsive Behavior in P(NIPAm?co?AAc) Copolymers: Structural Insights From Rheology and Small Angle X?Ray Scattering
10/11/2024 - ABSTRACTStimuli?responsive polymers stand out for their ability to respond to small environmental changes. One of the most representative thermo?sensitive materials is poly(N?isopropyl acrylamide)...
Preparation of hemp?based biocomposites and their potential industrial application
09/11/2024 - Preparation of hemp hurd?based biomaterials and characterization of their structural, morphological, mechanical and thermal properties.Biocomposites are an emerging field in plastic industry. The...
Rapid Synthesis of Self?Healing, pH?Responsive IA?Based Hydrogels via Frontal Polymerization
04/11/2024 - The present investigation addresses a gap in knowledge regarding the development of itaconic acid–based self?healing poly(IA?co?HPA?co?AAc) hydrogels. By employing a rapid frontal polymerization...
Enhanced microwave absorption of sandwich panels with magnetized carbon fiber corrugated array reinforced PMI foam core
03/11/2024 - PLA/PBAT?g?GMA blends were produced in the molten state, especially to evaluate the stability during the production of flat films by extrusion.AbstractBlends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/poly(butylene...
Solid?phase synthesis of grafted carbon black for superior aging resistance in biodegradable poly(butylene adipate?co?butylene terephthalate) composite films
30/10/2024 - Preparation PBAT/CB?UV531 film and proposed models for the depletion of UV531 during long?term UV ageing.Biodegradable films mitigate plastic pollution but often lack UV?aging resistance, shortening...
Investigation of Various Toxigenic Genes and Antibiotic and Disinfectant Resistance Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus Originating from Raw Milk
29/10/2024 - This study investigated the toxigenic genes and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from 260 raw milk samples collected from dairy farms in...
Preparation of polyaniline?aniline modified silicon dioxide composite with synergistic anticorrosion effect for waterborne epoxy anticorrosive coatings
21/10/2024 - Changes of morphology and properties of coir fiber and composites before and after alkali treatment.AbstractIn this study, a novel biodegradable coir fiber (CF) reinforced thermoplastic starch (TPS)...
Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Alkali-Activated Cements with Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Fly Ash and Desert Sand
28/10/2024 - In this study, desert sand was used as supplementary materials in alkali-activated cements (AAC) with granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and fly ash (FA). For the first time, a systematic...
Development of Polymer Composites Using Surface-Modified Olive Pit Powder for Fused Granular Fabrication
24/10/2024 - In this study, olive pit agro-waste from the olive oil industry is valorized by incorporating it as an additive in a polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) matrix to develop bio-based composite...
Electrospun Fibers of Ecovio® Polymer Blends with Antimicrobial Tea Tree Essential Oil: Enhanced Chemical and Biological Properties
24/10/2024 - This study presents the development of fibers with favorable properties for biodegradable wound dressings made from the Ecovio® (EC) polymer blend, composed of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and...
Adjustment of temperature sensitivity using hydrophilic materials to develop superabsorbent polymers based on poly(N?isopropyl acrylamide) as a temperature?sensitive material
16/10/2024 - Polymeric materials are prominent in the global market due to their cost?effectiveness and versatility, particularly in food packaging. This research investigates the impact of adding silica...
Optimized Machine Learning Model for Predicting Compressive Strength of Alkali-Activated Concrete Through Multi-Faceted Comparative Analysis
18/10/2024 - Alkali-activated concrete (AAC), produced from industrial by-products like fly ash and slag, offers a promising alternative to traditional Portland cement concrete by significantly reducing carbon...
Preparation and Performance of PBAT/PLA/CaCO3 Composites via Solid-State Shear Milling Technology
20/10/2024 - Replacing traditional disposable, non-biodegradable plastic packaging with biodegradable plastic packaging is one of the key approaches to address the issue of “white...
Advancements in Cr(VI) Removal from Aqueous Solution Using PLA/PBAT/GO/Cloisite 30b Hybrid Nanocomposite Polymer Inclusion Membranes
- Removing heavy metal ions from wastewater reduces health and ecological risks and allows for their reuse. Polymer inclusion membranes with integrated ion carriers offer an efficient solution for...
The Usability of Metallurgical Production Waste as a Siliceous Component in Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Technology
03/10/2024 - The reconstruction of buildings is a complex process that often requires the consideration of the construction load when selecting correct building materials. Autoclaved aerated concrete...
Evaluation on Preparation and Performance of a Low-Carbon Alkali-Activated Recycled Concrete under Different Cementitious Material Systems
03/10/2024 - A green, low-carbon concrete is a top way to recycle waste in construction. This study uses industrial solid waste slag powder (S95) and fly ash (FA) as binders to completely replace cement. This...
Bamboo powders effectively reinforcing the modulus of PBAT composites and creep resistance
30/09/2024 - Schematic diagram of bamboo powders reinforcing PBAT composites.Bamboo has a short growth cycle and exists in large quantities in nature. This paper uses bamboo powders (BP) to reinforce polybutylene...
Biodegradable composites from poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) with soybean protein isolate: Preparation, characterization, and performances
30/09/2024 - SPI/PBAT composite interface structure.Soy protein isolate (SPI), a widely available and inexpensive natural polymer, can be used as a filler to reduce the cost of poly(butylene...
Controlled localization of graphene oxide to improve barrier, biodegradation and mechanical properties of PBAT/EVOH
24/09/2024 - Careful control of spinning conditions together with the use of solvents with different volatilities allow the production of composite CuI?polystyrene nanofibres.AbstractComposite nanofibres of...