Article
Polymer Science
Maria Jorda-Reolid, Jaume Gomez-Caturla, Juan Ivorra-Martinez, Pablo Marcelo Stefani, Sandra Rojas-Lema, Luis Quiles-Carrillo
Summary: This study developed wood plastic composites based on micronized argan shell as a filler and high-density polyethylene obtained from sugarcane, following the principles of circular economy. Different compatibilizers and additional fillers were used to improve the properties of the composites, resulting in reddish-brown composites with improved stiffness, thermal stability, compatibility, and wettability.
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Forestry
Guanggong Zong, Jiayun Gong, Ziyi Shi, Jianxiu Hao, Xiaomeng Yang, Fangfang Wang
Summary: In this study, wood veneer/wood flour-polyvinyl chloride composites (WWPVCs) were treated with a silane coupling agent to improve their interfacial bonding, mechanical properties, and resistance to moisture and heat. The treated samples showed superior performance compared to those treated with other interface modifiers. Silane coupling agents are easily prepared and environmentally friendly.
Article
Polymer Science
Geeta Pokhrel, Douglas J. Gardner, Yousoo Han
Summary: This study investigates the properties of WPCs made from wood flour and wood pellets, showing that composite products from wood pellets have higher density but lower tensile strength, tensile modulus, and impact strength compared to those made from wood flour. Flexural properties of composites made with pellets were higher without MAPP, but lower with it. Overall, the mechanical property differences between the two were low (0.5-10%) depending on the specific WPC formulations. Statistical analysis indicated no significant differences in material properties between composites made from wood flour and wood pellets, with some situations showing better WPC properties using wood pellets.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yonghui Zhou, David Hui, Yuxuan Wang, Mizi Fan
Summary: This article presents the assessment of mechanical properties of rubber-wood-plastic composites (RubWPC) and their correlations. The results showed that the composites treated with multiple coupling agents exhibited superior interfacial bonding quality and nanomechanical property.
NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Saad Saleh Alghamdi, Rajkamal Balu, Jitraporn Vongsvivut, Vi Khanh Truong, Srinivas Mettu, Sabu John, Namita Roy Choudhury, Naba Kumar Dutta
Summary: This study focuses on the roles of different functional compatibilizers in improving the interfacial interaction and adhesion of Nylon-12/cork composites. The mechanical properties, morphological characteristics, and degradation properties of the composites were investigated using various testing methods. The high-resolution chemical mapping technique provided valuable information on the interfacial interactions at the molecular level.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Maciej Mrowka, Malgorzata Szymiczek, Magdalena Skonieczna
Summary: The study investigated the impact of wood waste on the mechanical and biological properties of silicone-based composites, revealing changes in the properties of the composites. Despite these changes, the composites showed no cytotoxicity to human cells and have potential for creating structures on the seabed.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tao Shen, Minghui Li, Bo Zhang, Lingxia Zhong, Xiran Lin, Pengpeng Yang, Ming Li, Wei Zhuang, Chenjie Zhu, Hanjie Ying
Summary: This paper investigates the preparation of environmentally friendly wood-plastic composites (WPCs) using corn stalk as the raw material. By optimizing the pretreatment method and selectively removing lignin and hemicellulose, the mechanical performance of the WPCs is improved. The sample with both lignin and hemicellulose removed shows the highest crystallinity and fibrous morphology, and exhibits significantly increased tensile strength, modulus, flexural strength, and modulus compared to regular WPCs. Additionally, the extracted lignin and hemicellulose can be further utilized for valuable biochemical products, adding value to both WPC materials and biorefinery products.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Heun Young Seo, Kie Yong Cho, Dohyun Im, Young Je Kwon, Minyoung Shon, Kyung-Youl Baek, Ho Gyu Yoon
Summary: By using compatibilizer-functionalized carbon fiber, the interfacial adhesion of carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites was significantly improved, leading to enhanced mechanical properties, specifically a substantial increase in tensile strength and modulus. This resulted in the composite exhibiting ideal mechanical properties in comparison to reported polypropylene composites, particularly in the commercially available region for automotive components.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Tang, Junjie Xu, Qi Fan, Wenjuan Li, Haiyang Zhou, Tao Liu, Chuigen Guo, Rongxian Ou, Xiaolong Hao, Qingwen Wang
Summary: This study successfully fabricated low-cost and high-strength ultra-high-filled wood fiber/polypropylene composites using recycled polypropylene and wood fiber, showing excellent mechanical properties and creep resistance.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Bingyu Jian, Sarah Mohrmann, Haitao Li, Yuanjie Li, Mahmud Ashraf, Jun Zhou, Xiaoyan Zheng
Summary: This paper introduces the production principle and advantages of wood-plastic composite materials, analyzes the factors affecting their flexural properties, summarizes methods and effects of enhancing their bending load capacity, and provides a reference for research in related fields.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ali O. Ozgan, Ferhat Ozdemir
Summary: This study aimed to produce wood plastic composite material with eggshell additives and investigate its mechanical properties. The results showed that the increase in eggshell content negatively affected the tensile and flexural strength, but had little impact on the elastic modulus and impact resistance.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mikhail V. Burkov, Alexander V. Eremin
Summary: This study investigated the effects of adding milled carbon fibers and single-wall carbon nanotubes on the mechanical and physical properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers. It was found that single-wall carbon nanotubes significantly improved static strength and fatigue performance, while milled carbon fibers enhanced properties under static loading but negatively impacted fatigue properties.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
S. S. Vinay, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, C. V. Venkatesh
Summary: The addition of Al2O3 nanofillers in basalt/epoxy laminate composites has significant effects on mechanical, wear, and hardness characteristics, with improvements in flexural strength and ILSS but reductions in tensile strength. Wear tests show a decrease in wear loss with increasing percentage of fillers.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xiangrui Li, Mengyao Han, Mingli Liu, Lei Le, Lipeng Meng, Yu Lin, Jiaming Yu, Lingyu Meng, Chunfeng Li
Summary: The study investigates the influence of micron-sized diatomite dosage on the physical, mechanical, rheological, and creep properties of poplar wood/polypropylene (PW/PP) composites. The addition of diatomite enhances the density, improves the toughness, impact strength, tensile strength, and elongation at break of the composites. The diatomite also improves the processability and creep resistance of the composite system.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Bekir Cihad Bal
Summary: The recycling industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with paper, plastic, glass, and metals being the most commonly recycled materials. This study explores the production of composite boards using recycled polyethylene, used Tetra Pak boxes, and pine wood flour as fillers. The experimental results indicate that while increasing the wood flour content in the composite boards can enhance certain mechanical properties, it also leads to a decrease in other properties.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Gabriela Fontes Benassi, Ligia Gabrielle Sanches Mariotto, Andre Luis Botelho, Mariana Lima Da Costa Valente, Andrea Candido Dos Reis
Summary: This study assessed the relationship between temporomandibular dysfunction, anxiety, and sleep disorder among dentistry students, finding a correlation with the students' enrolled period. First-period students had the highest incidence of moderate and severe anxiety.
CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE
(2022)
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Vanessa Veis Ribeiro, Leonardo Wanderley Lopes, Allan Carlos Franca da Silva, Agostinho Hermes de Medeiros Neto, Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, Mara Behlau
Summary: This study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Cough Severity Index into Brazilian Portuguese. The process included five stages of translation, synthesis, back translation, committee review, and pretesting. The questionnaire was reviewed by judges, and modifications were made based on their feedback. The final version of the translated questionnaire was developed and found to be suitable for use in the Brazilian Portuguese-speaking population.
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Leonardo Wanderley Lopes, Allan Carlos Franca da Silva, Itacely Marinho da Silva, Maxsuel Alves Avelino de Paiva, Saulo Iordan do Nascimento Silva, Larissa Nadjara Alves Almeida, Vanessa Veis Ribeiro
Summary: This study verified the validity of internal consistency in the spectrographic analysis protocol (SAP). Participants evaluated and analyzed the relationship between items in the SAP. The results showed a good relationship between most items and the overall protocol. However, a few items had lower values, indicating a need for further training to properly understand these items.
Letter
Rheumatology
Martin Sebastian Winkler, Peter Korsten, Claudia Binder, Bjoern Tampe
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yi Liao, Senmao Li, Hao Chen, Chunyu Chen, Jintuan Huang, Feng Lin, Jianping Wang, Zuli Yang
Summary: A risk prediction system combining FIT and risk factors was developed to improve the sensitivity of colonoscopy screening. The system effectively stratified participants into high risk and low risk groups, with better predictive ability for colorectal neoplasia compared to using FIT alone.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Luca Giraldi, Jovana Stojanovic, Dario Arzani, Roberto Persiani, Jinfu Hu, Kenneth C. Johnson, Zuo-Feng Zhang, Monica Ferraroni, Domenico Palli, Guo-Pei Yu, Carlo La Vecchia, Claudio Pelucchi, Nuno Lunet, Ana Ferro, Reza Malekzadeh, Joshua Muscat, David Zaridze, Dmitry Maximovich, Nuria Aragones, Vicente Martin, Jesus Vioque, Eva M. Navarrete-Munoz, Mohammadreza Pakseresht, Eva Negri, Matteo Rota, Farhad Pourfarzi, Lina Mu, Robert C. Kurtz, Areti Lagiou, Pagona Lagiou, Roberta Pastorino, Stefania Boccia
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between height and risk of gastric cancer. Through a large pooled analysis of case-control studies, the study found no significant association between adult height and gastric cancer.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Maria A. Karalexi, Marina Servitzoglou, Vassilios Papadakis, Denis Kachanov, Maja Cesen Mazic, Margaret Baka, Maria Moschovi, Maria Kourti, Sofia Polychronopoulou, Eftichia Stiakaki, Emmanuel Hatzipantelis, Helen Dana, Kalliopi Stefanaki, Astero Malama, Marios S. Themistocleous, Katerina Strantzia, Tatyana Shamanskaya, Panagiota Bouka, Paraskevi Panagopoulou, Maria Kantzanou, Evangelia Ntzani, Nick Dessypris, Eleni Th. Petridou
Summary: The prognosis of children with neuroblastoma varies depending on the stage and biology of the tumor, and early-stage neuroblastoma has a better prognosis. Treatment with anti-GD2 antibody can improve the prognosis of high-risk patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gyeol Seong, Dong Hyun Sinn, Wonseok Kang, Geum-Youn Gwak, Moon Seok Choi, Joon Hyeok Lee, Kwang Cheol Koh, Seung Woon Paik, Yong-Han Paik
Summary: In chronic hepatitis B patients with high HBV DNA but normal ALT levels, age and FIB-4 index were identified as independent factors for stratifying the risk of developing HCC. The cumulative rates of HCC incidence were significantly higher in patients aged ≥40 years with FIB-4 index ≥1.45 compared to those aged <40 years with FIB-4 index <1.45. For patients with normal ALT levels, HCC incidence was also significantly higher in patients aged ≥40 years with FIB-4 index ≥1.45.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Aniruddha Agarwal, Sabia Handa, Giuseppe Querques, Vishali Gupta
Summary: This article describes a case of a male patient who presented with metamorphopsia in the right eye. Various examinations revealed different types of drusen and structural changes. No further changes were observed during follow-up. The authors highlighted that in some cases, serous detachments may occur even without macular neovascularization.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Anthony Sander, Richard Spence, James Ellsmere, Marius Hoogerboord, Sorin Edu, Andrew Nicol, Pradeep Navsaria
Summary: The study found that patients with PAT in the absence of haemodynamic instability, peritonism, organ evisceration, positive radiological findings, or an unreliable clinical examination, can be managed expectantly without increased morbidity or mortality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Barbara Eaton, Lindsay O'Meara, Carla Aresco, Thomas Scalea, Jose Diaz, Brandon Bruns
Summary: In 2017, a quality structure was formalized with a focus on scheduled quality meetings, peer review, and outcomes review. All admission, service-specific dashboards, and readmission data were manually audited by SB APPs to confirm accuracy and identify opportunities for process improvement.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nerilson M. Lima, Sara R. de Marqui, Teresinha de Jesus A. S. Andrade, Dulce H. S. Silva
Summary: Natural products provide a rich source for therapeutic discovery, and this study aimed to obtain metabolic profiling from ethanol extract ofInga semialata leaves and identify metabolites in mixture using co-injection experiments and NMR spectroscopy.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Renato Sonchini Goncalves, Ana Carolina Vieira de Oliveira, Noboru Hioka, Wilker Caetano
Summary: This study investigated the behavior of HYP-loaded P84 micelles using 1D and 2D NMR techniques, and found that HYP molecules were arranged in a pi-stacked aggregation form on the core of P84 micelles.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Christoph Eckhard Heyde, Ulrich Josef Albert Spiegl, Anna Voelker, Nicolas von der Hoeh, Jeanette Henkelmann
Summary: The prevalence of nonspecific pyogenic spondylodiskitis has increased, causing high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific clinical manifestations at the early stage. CT can assess the bony condition, while MRI is still the gold standard for diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PART A-CENTRAL EUROPEAN NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Carlos Filipe Vieira, Henrique S. Costa, Marcia M. O. Lima, Frederico L. Alves, Vanessa G. B. Rodrigues, Emilio Henrique B. Maciel, Maria Cecilia S. M. Prates, Vanessa P. Lima, Vanessa A. Mendonca, Ana Cristina R. Lacerda, Pedro Henrique S. Figueiredo
Summary: This study evaluated the association between Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and verified the reliability of MIP in patients on hemodialysis. The results showed that MIP was associated with specific and generic domains of HRQoL. The study also demonstrated the reliability of MIP through repeated measures and correlation analysis, suggesting it as a useful method for respiratory evaluation in this population.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
