Review
Construction & Building Technology
Aakriti, Soumitra Maiti, Neeraj Jain, Jaideep Malik
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the production, properties, and applications of Flue Gas Desulphurized Gypsum (FGDG) in the construction industry. It discusses the chemical and physical properties of FGD gypsum, its various applications, potential for recycling, environmental impact, and drawbacks. The paper highlights the potential of FGD gypsum as a sustainable construction material due to its high purity and low cost.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kartik Behera, Monika Kumari, Yen-Hsiang Chang, Fang-Chyou Chiu
Summary: Chitosan/boron nitride nanoplatelet nanobiocomposite films were successfully prepared, showing improved water solubility, moisture absorption, thermal stability, and mechanical properties by loading BNNPs. The composites exhibited reduced oxygen and water vapor permeability, better alkali resistance, and decreased cytotoxicity after BNNP loading.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xinyu Li, Chengying Bai, Yingjie Qiao, Xiaodong Wang, Kun Yang, Paolo Colombo
Summary: This review discusses the methods, characteristics, and applications of fly ash-based porous geopolymers, as well as the future development prospects.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kai Li, Tyler Smith, William Asher, Alexis Flores-Betancourt, Artem A. Trofimov, Hsin Wang, Mingkan Zhang, Logan Kearney, Edgar Lara-Curzio, Soydan Ozcan, Vlastimil Kunc, Amit K. Naskar, Kashif Nawaz
Summary: The study finds that PETG composites produced through 3D printing have anisotropic thermal conductivity and low CTE at room temperature, making them potentially suitable for heat exchanger applications at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Dalia E. Abulyazied, Antoaneta Ene
Summary: This review focuses on nanoclay-reinforced polymers, discussing the structure of layered silicate clay, methods for clay material modification, general characterization techniques, synthesis methods, properties of polymer-clay nanocomposites (PCNs), and specific applications in various industries. Examples from scientific literature are provided to illustrate the discussion. The primary goal is to provide an up-to-date survey of polymer-clay nanocomposites and their specific applications.
Article
Polymer Science
A. M. Radzi, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki, Mohamad Zaki Hassan, R. A. Ilyas, Khairur Rijal Jamaludin, Mohd Yusof Md Daud, Sa'ardin Abd Aziz
Summary: Natural-fiber-reinforced composites, especially bamboo, are considered as alternative materials with advantages such as being environmentally friendly, renewable, low-cost, low-density, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable. This review focuses on bamboo fiber composites and discusses their types, polymer matrices, hybrid composites, and applications. Moisture poses a constraint in the development of bamboo fiber composites, but efforts have been made to mitigate its effect through chemical treatments.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vishram D. Hiremani, Naganagouda Goudar, Tilak Gasti, Sheela Khanapure, Vinayak N. Vanjeri, Sarala Sataraddi, Oshin Jacintha D'souza, Shyam Kumar Vootla, Saraswati P. Masti, Ravindra B. Malabadi, Ravindra B. Chougale
Summary: This study developed eco-friendly PVA/OMS/BLE blend films using a cost-effective technique, where the addition of BLE enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant properties, as well as improved water vapor transmission rate and oxygen permeability. Therefore, PVA/OMS films containing BLE can be used for the development of active packaging materials.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Asli Cakir Arianpour, Farzin Arianpour
Summary: This research investigates the potential applications of two unexploited alluvial clays from the Black Sea region in Turkey in building materials. The study characterizes the samples and explores their technological features, such as ceramic properties and color, after being heated. The results show that both clays possess suitable technological characteristics and can be used as low-cost sustainable raw materials in producing construction and building parts.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Kadir Bilisik, Mahmuda Akter
Summary: The paper reviews the synthesis, fabrication, properties, and potential applications of graphene and graphene-based nanocomposites. It summarizes the various synthesis techniques and fabrication processes, as well as the extraordinary mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of these materials, which are used in advanced engineering applications.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fengzhi Zhang, Changshuai Wang, Yunsheng Wu, Lanzhang Zhou, Qiang Tian
Summary: The microstructural stability and mechanical properties of a Ni-based wrought superalloy during long-term thermal exposure at 650 degrees C and 700 degrees C have been investigated. The results show that the alloy exhibits excellent thermal stability and high strength after exposure, but the morphology of secondary gamma' precipitates undergoes changes and results in grain boundary embrittlement at 700 degrees C.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Chidambara Kuttalam Kailasanathan, Salem Thangavel Saravanan, Elango Natarajan, Balasubramaniam Stalin
Summary: The study investigates the reduction in warpage in injection-molded thin-walled components by preparing Polyoxymethylene (POM) composite with various weight fractions of talc. The talc is found to act as a nucleation agent and affect the crystallinity of POM, impacting mechanical properties. The study reveals that POM/1% wt Talc polymer composite shows a 12% reduction in warpage with a 45% increase in impact strength, while POM/3% wt Talc polymer composite exhibits superior mechanical properties but more warpage.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Balasubramanian Rukmanikrishnan, Jaewoong Lee
Summary: The synergistic combinations of pullulan, agar, montmorillonite (MMT) clay, and quaternary ammonium silane (QAS) in the active nanocomposites showed improved properties in terms of UV transmittance, thermal and mechanical properties, and antimicrobial activity. The concentration of MMT clay played a crucial role in the properties of the nanocomposites, while the addition of long alkyl chain in QAS enhanced the hydrophobic nature of the composites. Synergistic effects were observed in rheological properties with the combination of Pullulan/agar/MMT clay/QAS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Danah Kim, Jihoon Lim, DongHyuk Jung, WooJeong Oh, JoonSeok Kyeong, Sung Hyun Kwon, Seung Geol Lee
Summary: In the development of eco-friendly vehicles, it is crucial to measure the properties of polymeric materials under standardized conditions to account for potential deterioration caused by various factors. This study used molecular dynamics simulation to analyze the thermal and mechanical properties of three commonly used polymers in automobile headlights. The results showed that the measured densities and glass transition temperatures of the polymers were in line with experimental values, while the Young's moduli followed a specific order. This approach allows for accurate comparison of polymer properties and has the potential to contribute to the development of efficient simulation protocols.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Kadir Bilisik, Mahmuda Akter
Summary: Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have attracted immense attention from the global scientific research community in the 21st century due to their outstanding properties, such as high surface area and thermal-mechanical-electrical performance. When appropriately integrated into polymer matrices, GNPs can enhance the mechanical properties and dispersibility of polymer composites. Functionalization and computational methods have been developed to improve the interfacial strength and predict the properties of GNPs-based nanocomposites, which have a wide range of applications in various industries.
JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Milan Parchoviansky, Ivana Parchovianska, Ondrej Hanzel, Zuzana Netriova, Amirhossein Pakseresht
Summary: LC-YSZ composites with different weight fractions of YSZ were prepared and their phase composition, microstructure, mechanical performance, and thermal behavior were investigated. The results showed that the composites had high relative density, fine-grained microstructure, improved hardness and fracture toughness. The composites also exhibited relatively low thermal conductivity, indicating their potential for TBC applications.
