Materials
Materials
Poly(arylene ether)s-Based Polymeric Membranes Applied for Water Purification in Harsh Environment Conditions: A Mini-Review
25/11/2023 -
Confronting the pressing challenge of freshwater scarcity, polymeric membrane-based water treatment technology has emerged as an essential and effective approach. Poly(arylene ether)s (PAEs)...
Substantial improvement of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of polymer composites by incorporation of boron nitride nanosheets and modulation of thermal curing reaction
20/11/2023 -
Flow chart for the preparation of PEN?based composite films.Thermal conductive polymer?based composites synchronously with stable dielectric and excellent mechanical properties are urgently needed...
UV-Vis Sintering Process for Fabrication of Conductive Coatings Based on Ni-Ag Core–Shell Nanoparticles
17/11/2023 -
The UV-Vis sintering process was applied for the fabrication of conductive coatings composed of low-cost nickel–silver (Ni@Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) with core–shell...
Simulation of the Time Needed for Long-Term Asphalt Ageing in the Rolling Thin Film Oven Relative to That of the Pressure Ageing Vessel
08/11/2023 -
Rheological test standards require asphalt samples, both original and under ageing conditions. The most common laboratory equipment in specifications for short-term and long-term ageing simulation...
The Predation of Pinna nobilis (Mollusca) Juveniles by the Spiny Sea Star Marthasterias glacialis (Echinodermata) in the Sea of Marmara
08/11/2023 -
The critically endangered bivalve species, the pen shell Pinna nobilis, has been suffering from an epidemic disease in the Mediterranean Sea, and its populations have totally disappeared in many...
Enhanced Thermal and Dielectric Properties of Polyarylene Ether Nitrile Nanocomposites Incorporated with BN/TiO2-Based Hybrids for Flexible Dielectrics
31/10/2023 -
Outstanding high-temperature resistance, thermal stability, and dielectric properties are fundamental for dielectric materials used in harsh environments. Herein, TiO2 nanoparticles are decorated on...
How Does the Alienation of Project Digital Responsibility Form? Perspectives from Fraud Risk Factor Theory and Information Asymmetry Theory
25/10/2023 -
During the digital transformation of construction projects, the significant volume of project data raise a multitude of data responsibility issues. Project stakeholders, often motivated by financial...
Innovative Solid Slippery Coating: Uniting Mechanical Durability, Optical Transparency, Anti-Icing, and Anti-Graffiti Traits
03/10/2023 -
Slippery coatings, such as the slippery liquid-infused porous surface (SLIPS), have gained significant attention for their potential applications in anti-icing and anti-fouling. However, they lack...
An Eco-Innovative Green Design Method using the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and Importance–Performance Analysis Tools—A Case Study of Marker Pen Manufacturing
01/10/2023 -
This study explores innovative designs for the cap of a marker pen, aiming to address the issues of cap loss and ink evaporation during marker pen usage. This study applies intrinsic safety,...
Autonomous Visual Fish Pen Inspections for Estimating the State of Biofouling Buildup Using ROV
26/09/2023 -
The process of fish cage inspections, which is a necessary maintenance task at any fish farm, be it small-scale or industrial, is a task that has the potential to be fully automated. Replacing...
Exploring the Potential of a Herbal Nanoemulsion as an Antimicrobial Mouthwash
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Abstract The study aimed to formulate a nanoemulsion, combine it with aqueous extracts of herbal powders, and test its efficiency as caries-preventing mouthwash. Formulation of...
SeaFisher—A Submersible High-Density Polyethylene Offshore Fish Pen
14/09/2023 -
Moving offshore for fish farming poses challenges due to the more energetic sea environment. In this paper, a novel offshore fish pen design named SeaFisher has been proposed. The SeaFisher comprises...
Improved dielectric properties of poly(arylene ether nitrile) with sulfonated poly(arylene ether nitrile) modified CaCu3Ti4O12
07/09/2023 -
SPEN@CCTO nanomaterials not only prevented agglomeration of CCTO but also significantly improved interfacial adhesion between the matrix and filler, highlighting the importance of SPEN@CCTO in...
Ultra?high power density in poly(arylene ether nitrile)?based composites containing barium titanate and boron nitride nanosheets
31/08/2023 -
Two kinds of poly (arylene ether nitrile)?based composites with surface modified barium titanate and nitride nanosheets were prepared. The ternary composites show fast discharge speed and high power...
Physical and mechanical properties of graphene and h?Boron nitride reinforced hybrid aerospace grade epoxy nanocomposites
30/08/2023 -
Extra hydrogen bonding was formed between high?Tg poly(arylene ether nitrile) and polybenzoxazine, and thermal resistance, mechanical and dielectric properties all improved...
Fountain Pen-Inspired 3D Colloidal Assembly, Consisting of Metallic Nanoparticles on a Femtoliter Scale
24/08/2023 -
The 3D colloidal assemblies composed of nanoparticles (NPs) are closely associated with optical properties such as photonic crystals, localized surface plasmon resonance, and surface-enhanced Raman...
A rainbow of LEDs adorns objects at the stroke of a pen
23/08/2023 -
Ordinary ballpoint pens loaded with conductive inks ‘write’ LEDs onto textiles, packaging and more. Ordinary ballpoint pens loaded with conductive inks ‘write’ LEDs onto...
Describing Behavior Sequences of Fattening Pigs Using Process Mining on Video Data and Automated Pig Behavior Recognition
21/08/2023 -
This study aimed to demonstrate the application of process mining on video data of pigs, facilitating the analysis of behavioral patterns. Video data were collected over a period of 5 days from a pig...
Alleviating Luminescence and Quenching toward Discrimination of Ballpoint Pen Inks Using Spectroscopy and Chromatography Techniques
16/08/2023 -
The phenomenon of luminescence and quenching is widely applied in the forensic examination of various ink materials. Here, we introduce a hybrid spectroscopic and chromatography approach to gain...
Colour Parameters and Changes of Tea-Stained Resin Composite Exposed to Whitening Pen (In Vitro Study)
17/07/2023 -
Background: One of the crucial factors influencing the longevity of anterior aesthetic dental restorations is the colour stability of resin composites. Bleaching and whitening have become popular...
Enhanced mechanical and tribological properties of polymer nanocomposites by improving interfacial properties by hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets: Molecular dynamics simulations
03/07/2023 -
Performances of polyarylene ether nitrile (PEN)/carbon fiber (CF)/polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites: the good thermal properties (Tg: 172.5°C, Td5%: 488.6°C, and Tmax: 514.2°C); stable...
