Materials
Materials
Characterization of polar groups in polyvinyl chloride–ethyl vinyl acetate blends using coincidence Doppler broadening spectroscopy
27/11/2023 -
Preparation, characterization and transport properties of ceramic filler loaded vulcanized NR composite.AbstractCrystalline glass–ceramic fillers were prepared from calcium carbonate, silica,...
Quaternarized cationic poly[(vinyl chloride)?co?(vinyl chloroacetate)] binary copolymer as non?migration antibacterial additive in PVC matrix
28/11/2023 -
Developing new bone tissue engineering strategies is still necessary. This work aims to construct a chitosan?gelatin/hydroxyapatite?based (CG/H) scaffold to support mesenchymal stem cell (MSC). The...
Bacteria and Yeasts Isolated from the Environment in Biodegradation of PS and PVC Microplastics: Screening and Treatment Optimization
29/11/2023 -
Biodegradation is the most environmentally friendly and, at the same time, economically acceptable approach to removing various pollutants from the environment. However, its efficiency in removing...
Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka
26/11/2023 -
This study examined plastic waste management in Sri Lanka, concentrating on the contributing factors to plastic waste generation and collection. Data were gathered through a questionnaire survey from...
Influence of rice husk ash and wollastonite on plasticizer migration in polyvinyl chloride system
22/11/2023 -
Synthesis of antibacterial co?polymer and its various antibacterial applications.AbstractBacterial?related infections can be hazardous for human health and the surrounding environment. Traditional...
Thinning of Poly(methyl methacrylate) and Poly(vinyl chloride) Thin Films Induced by High-Energy Ions of Different Stopping Powers
21/11/2023 -
Ion bombardment is an important tool of materials processing, but usually leads to erosion of the surface and significant thickness reductions when thin layers are used. The growing use of polymer...
Analysis of Equivalent CO2 Emissions of the Irrigation System—A Case Study
23/11/2023 -
This work aims to assess the emissions related to the useful life of the irrigation network on the campus of the University of Alicante (Spain). A life cycle assessment has been developed employing...
Photocatalytic Degradation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: The By-Product of the Petrochemical Industry Using Ag-Cu/Graphite Bimetallic Carbon Nitride
20/11/2023 -
In this study, the author improved and modified g-C3N4 by doping it with the metals Ag and Cu, which changed the photochemical properties of g-C3N4, narrowed the band gap, and improved the...
Different responses of mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge to PVC microplastics
13/11/2023 -
The effect of microplastics (MPs) retained in waste activated sludge (WAS) on anaerobic digestion (AD) performance has attracted more and more attention. However, their effect on thermophilic AD...
Analysis of Resistance to Wind Suction of Flat Roof Coverings Glued with Polyurethane Adhesives
12/11/2023 -
The article analyses the impact of wind suction on roof coverings glued with polyurethane adhesives to flat roofs, i.e., roofs with an up to 20% slope. The impact of the cyclical wind was simulated...
Experimental investigation on mechanical performance of PVC foam?based E?glass isophthalic polyester composites
09/11/2023 -
Fabrication and characterizations of PVC foam?based sandwich compositesThe present research paper investigates the chemical, thermal, mechanical, thermo?mechanical properties, and fractography of...
Quantification and characterization of microplastics in farmland soils of Jiangsu Province, East China
09/11/2023 -
The soil ecosystem plays a significant role in the dynamics of microplastics. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of microplastics in six farmland plots from the cities of Nanjing, Suzhou, and...
Improving the Hydrophobicity of Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride for Use in an Endotracheal Tube
08/11/2023 -
An endotracheal tube (ETT) is a greatly appreciated medical device at the global level with widespread application in the treatment of respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis and asthma, and in...
Impacts of stormwater pipe materials and pipe repairs on stormwater quality: a review
04/11/2023 -
The water quality implications of transferring stormwater through pipes composed of concrete (new and used), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), galvanized corrugated steel (GCS), high-density polyethylene...
Composite of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Plastisol and Wood Flour as a Potential Coating Material
03/11/2023 -
This paper presents the results of a study of the properties of a new composite material made from poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol (PVC) and conifer-derived wood flour. The material can be used for...
Evaluation of Resistance Properties of Selected Surface Treatments on Medium Density Fibreboards
06/11/2023 -
The protection and decorative value of raw wood-based boards with various coatings can be enhanced during the service life of furniture using surface treatment techniques. In this study, selected...
Rheology, curing and time?dependent behavior of epoxy/carbon nanoparticles systems
23/10/2023 -
Silanol bonds are formed when KH?570 is hydrolyzed. The surface of calcium carbonate contains hydroxyl groups. KH?570 can be grafted on the surface of calcium carbonate by dehydrating and condensing...
Bibliometric and Co-Occurrence Study of Process System Engineering (PSE) Applied to the Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Production
28/10/2023 -
PVC is widely used in packaging, electrical insulation, and medical devices due to its versatility owing to its resistance, incombustible and barrier properties as well as affordable cost. In the...
Investigation of Cinnamic Acid Derivatives as Alternative Plasticizers for Improved Ductility of Polyvinyl Chloride Films
30/10/2023 -
This study investigates the viability of cinnamic acid derivatives as alternative plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films by addressing concerns about conventional phthalate-based options...
Surface modification of calcium carbonate by thiol?ene click reaction and its effect on the performance of PVC composite
23/10/2023 -
Synthesis scheme of vinylhydridosilsesquioxane.AbstractThis paper reports the synthesis and characterization of an organic silsesquioxane (SQ) containing Si?vinyl and Si?H groups named as...
Bio?additives and bio?fillers: Latest trends and future needs
23/10/2023 -
Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) was chemically modified using bromo? and fluoro?benzothiazole derivatives. Three glucose?fatty acids esters plasticizers were prepared and blended with modified PVC to...
