Materials
Materials
Regression analysis for the determination of microplastics in sediments using differential scanning calorimetry
15/04/2024 -
This research addresses the growing need for fast and cost-efficient methods for microplastic (MP) analysis. We present a thermo-analytical method that enables the identification and...
Acoustic velocity and stability of tissue-mimicking echogenic materials for ultrasound training phantoms
09/04/2024 -
Abstract Purpose. High-fidelity mannequins are increasingly used to train the medical staff on many medical procedures. Lately, a new challenge regarding echogenic...
Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Vegetable Oil Plasticizer in PVC Matrices
10/04/2024 -
The growing prevalence of bacterial and viral infections, highlighted by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, urgently calls for new antimicrobial strategies. To this end, we have synthesized and...
Surface Chalking upon Weathering of Dark-Colored PVC Articles and Relevant Stabilizers
10/04/2024 -
PVC items (38% carbon atoms w/w) are environmentally friendly as, unlike polyolefins (86% carbon atoms w/w), they are mainly based on chlorine, one of the most abundant elements on Earth and, so,...
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Isolated from the Gut Symbiotic Community of the Plastic-Eating Tenebrio molitor
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Abstract Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste is a major environmental challenge. In this study, we found that a PVC-eating insect, Tenebrio molitor, could survive by consuming...
Non-Thermal Plasma Technology for Further Purification of Flue Gas in the Resource Utilization Process of Waste Mercury Catalyst: A Case Study in Xinjiang, China
29/03/2024 -
This study aims to advance the recycling of mercury-containing waste and promote sustainable development within the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) industry. Our innovative system integrates pre-treatment...
Transfer of Sodium Ion across Interface between Na+-Selective Electrode Membrane and Aqueous Electrolyte Solution: Can We Use Nernst Equation If Current Flows through Electrode?
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Electrochemical impedance and chronopotentiometric measurements with Na+-selective solvent polymeric (PVC) membranes containing a neutral ionophore and a cation exchanger revealed low-frequency...
Enhancing Sustainability in Italian Water Supply Pipes through Life Cycle Analysis
25/03/2024 -
The primary concern regarding the sustainability of the urban water cycle remains the performance of water supply systems. This, in turn, is determined by the functionality and sustainability of the...
Carbon and Methane as Indicators of Environmental Efficiency of a Silvopastoral System in Eastern Amazon, Brazil
20/03/2024 -
Livestock systems have been identified as major emitters of greenhouse gases due to the use of extensive areas with degraded pastures. The objective of this study was to analyze carbon (CO2) and...
A “one?pot” method for synthesizing zinc tryptophan and its derivatives as highly efficient PVC thermal stabilizer with excellent mechanical properties
13/03/2024 -
Phase transition materials induced temperature drop.AbstractBecause of the significant advantages of bone adhesives compared with traditional mechanical fixation, many scholars have studied...
Mitigating Blast Hazards: Experimental Evaluation of Anti-Shatter Films and Catcher-Cable Systems on Conventional Windows
12/03/2024 -
In light of terrorist attacks and accidents, the need for structural protection against explosive events has increased significantly in recent decades. Conventional unprotected windows pose a...
Numerical Analysis on the Dynamic Response of PVC Foam/Polyurea Composite Sandwich Panels under the Close Air Blast Loading
14/03/2024 -
This paper explores a novel structure aimed at enhancing its blast resistance performance by adding a layer of polyurea coating to the steel-PVC foam-steel sandwich panel. The response of 13...
Optimizing the crashworthy behaviors of hybrid composite structures through Taguchi approach
13/03/2024 -
Hybrid composite tubes as an energy absorber.This paper calculates the crashworthiness capability of glass?reinforced epoxy composites over wrapped polyvinyl chloride (PVC) circular tubes with a...
XPS and ARXPS for Characterizing Multilayers of Silanes on Gold Surfaces
11/03/2024 -
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and angle-resolved XPS (ARXPS) characterization of surface layers resulting from the functionalization of polymers such as polyvinylchloride (PVC) modified with...
A Study of the Composting Capacity of Different Kinds of Leathers, Leatherette and Alternative Materials
11/03/2024 -
The leather industry is in the midst of a shift towards sustainability and circular economy principles, placing a strong emphasis on the biodegradability of its products. There has been a notable...
Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation
05/03/2024 -
The increase in waste polymer recycling has helped in promoting sustainability, and together with the use of renewable raw materials, it has become a widespread concept with positive effects on both...
Efficacious constrained layer damping of carbon black?reinforced nitrile butadiene rubber?polyvinyl chloride blend vulcanizates: A comprehensive study
07/03/2024 -
Efficacious constrained layer damping of carbon black?reinforced nitrile butadiene rubber?polyvinyl chloride blend vulcanizates: A comprehensive study.We report efficacious vibration damping of...
Water?Doped Brønsted Acidic Protic Ionic Liquids for Enhanced Tributyl Citrate Synthesis in a Two?Phase Esterification System
03/03/2024 -
Tributyl citrate (TBC) plays a crucial role as a plasticizer, enhancing the flexibility of polymers like polyvinyl chloride. Its biodegradability and non?toxic nature contribute to its eco?friendly...
Analysis of Electromagnetic Shielding Properties of Cement-Based Composites with Biochar and PVC as Fillers
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Biochar (bio-charcoal) is a low-cost and eco-friendly material. It can be obtained by thermochemical conversion of different biomass sources, for example, in the total absence of oxygen (pyrolysis)...
Vinyl methyl oxazolidinone as reactive diluent to overcome the solubility limitations of highly polar unsaturated polyesters
23/02/2024 -
Schematic illustration of the flame?retardant mechanism of the fPVC/MHEPE composite.AbstractA trade?off dilemma exists for simultaneously improving the mechanical properties and flame resistance of...
Innovative CF/PVC Foam Applicated for Automotive Synthetic Leather with High-Performance and Reduced VOC Emissions
26/02/2024 -
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam, valued for its mechanical and thermal properties along with cost-effectiveness, is extensively utilized across diverse industries. However, its high volatile organic...
