Article
Materials Science, Composites
Navid H. Arani, Majid Eghbal, Mohammad Mahdi Nekahi, Marcello Papini
Summary: An SPH/FEM model was developed to simulate the erosion of zirconia particle-reinforced epoxy composites, and erosion tests were performed to verify the model, showing significantly lower erosion rates for zirconia-reinforced composites compared to neat epoxy. The experimentally-observed erosion mechanisms were successfully simulated by the model, with predicted erosion rates matching measured values with an error range of 2% to 11%.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jing Chen, Jiaming Zhu, Qianzhu Li, Hong Wu, Shaoyun Guo, Jianhui Qiu
Summary: In this study, the wear resistance of materials under harsh PV conditions was improved by introducing plasma-treated UHMWPE and constructing a 3D interconnected CNTs network in PA6 composites. The incorporation of these materials reduced the COF of PA6 significantly and improved the heat dissipation properties.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yaowei Wang, Yiming Huang, Lijun Yang, Tao Sun
Summary: This study focused on manufacturing thicker WC particle-reinforced coatings with improved hardness and wear resistance. Factors such as residual particle proportion and dissolution degree were studied, along with the addition of Ni and Nb elements to enhance crack resistance. The dissolution behavior, phase composition, and microstructure evolution of the coating were analyzed using SEM, EDS, and XRD, with final testing conducted on hardness and wear resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sushil Kandel, Steven Su, Richard M. Hall, Joanne L. Tipper
Summary: Polymer wear debris is a major concern in total joint replacements due to potential biological reactions. This study proposes an automatic particle segmentation algorithm using adaptive thresholding and Convolution Neural Network (CNN) classification. The use of computer algorithms and CNN allows for more efficient analysis of wear debris with complex characteristics, resulting in robust size and volume distribution graphs for estimation.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhuwei Gao, Zhongxin Liu, Shihao Wang, Chengxin Li, Xinyu Qi, Haoran Ling
Summary: This study experimentally analyzed the wear mechanism of hydrocyclone and found that an increase in inlet flow rate leads to a higher wear rate. The particles sampled at the underflow port had smoother surfaces, while those at the overflow port had more debris.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qiang Wu, Shuai Wang, Kai Zhang, Yunhua Zhao, Yurong He
Summary: The study found that different operational regimes appear in a swirling gas-solid fluidized bed with increasing superficial velocity. In a stable swirling regime, particles tend to be centrifugally attached to the wall, accompanied by strong elutriation. Additionally, reducing the central body height helps decrease bed pressure drop and swirling velocity. The increase in operating velocity is beneficial for particle mixing behaviors in a swirling bed with a lower central body.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Sam, N. Radhika, B. Saleh
Summary: Thermally treated functionally graded aluminum hybrid composite meets the mechanical and tribological needs of the marine industry. Horizontal centrifugal casting improves the wear resistance of the composite. Advanced characterization detects changes in grain size and strengthening phases. Hybrid ceramic reinforcement improves microhardness, tensile strength, and reduces wear rate compared to mono ceramic reinforcement.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiangyi Qin, Wei Chen
Summary: The study aims to develop a digital wear sensor to monitor slurry pump liner wear and predict its wear evolution by coupling with a numerical modelling framework. Results showed good agreements between predicted wear evolution and measured results in terms of high wear zone and wear rate prediction.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Vivek Verma, Kaushik Pal
Summary: The study aims to assess the role of Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2 (HAp) and Zn3(PO4)2 (ZnP) bioceramics as reinforcement and coating agent for magnesium alloys. The experiment showed that the developed composites exhibited improved mechanical properties and bioactivity, indicating their potential for enhanced healing.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Hongwei Fan, Qi Liu, Xuhui Zhang, Xiangang Cao
Summary: Ferrography is an important method for detecting wear particles in mechanical equipment. The deposition behavior of wear particles in a ferrograph, considering the magnetic, fluid, and solid fields, was studied using the finite element method. The particle force and deposition principle were analyzed, and a theoretical deposition law was obtained. A 3D finite element model was created to simulate the particle tracking and study the effects of oil pressure, viscosity, density, slide inclination angle, distance between oil tube and slide, and particle release mode on the deposition behavior. Experimental results verified the accuracy of the numerical simulation.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Farvizi, M. Bahamirian, A. Faraji, H. S. Kim
Summary: This study investigated the influence of Al2O3 particle size on the performance of NiTi-based composites and found that reducing the size of reinforcement particles can improve the hardness and wear resistance of the composites.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Renato B. A. A. Veronese, Willison A. A. Medeiros, Guilherme A. G. Parsekian, Nigel G. Shrive
Summary: This study evaluates the behavior of structural masonry walls reinforced with a sustainable cementitious coating through Finite Element Modeling. The numerical models were validated using experimental tests and calibrated to simulate the masonry behavior accurately. A formula capable of predicting the compressive load capacity of the walls was developed.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brenda Lopez, Xiaoliang Wang, Lung-Wen Antony Chen, Tianyi Ma, David Mendez-Jimenez, Ling Cui Cobb, Chas Frederickson, Ting Fang, Brian Hwang, Manabu Shiraiwa, Minhan Park, Kihong Park, Qi Yao, Seungju Yoon, Heejung Jung
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of non-tailpipe particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) near two major highways in California and found that non-tailpipe emissions have become the dominant source of traffic emissions. Iron was the most abundant element in the measured PM10, while silicon was the second most abundant element in both PM2.5 and PM10. Furthermore, some metal elements were found to strongly correlate with brake wear indicators.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. M. A. Baig, A. M. Al-Qutub, I. M. Allam, Faheemuddin Patel, Abdul Samad Mohammed
Summary: The study showed that Al/Al2O3 submicron composite exhibited excellent wear resistance under dry sliding conditions, with lower wear rate at low brake power intensity and reduction in temperature of brake pad material. Additionally, it demonstrated a higher coefficient of friction compared to grey cast iron at different sliding speeds.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoxin Lu, Xueqiong Fu, Jibao Lu, Rong Sun, Jianbin Xu, Changzeng Yan, Ching-Ping Wong
Summary: A numerical homogenization algorithm based on fast Fourier transform was adopted in this study, showing significantly reduced computation time and cost compared to the finite element method. By estimating parameters such as filler volume, interface thermal resistance, and particle size, it was found that the effective thermal conductivity of composite materials increases sharply after a critical filler volume fraction.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Xia Wang, Hongyang Huang, Karen Man-Fong Sze, Jin Wang, Lu Tian, Jingyi Lu, Yu-Man Tsui, Hoi Tang Ma, Eva Lee, Ao Chen, Joyce Lee, Ying Wang, Judy Wai Ping Yam, Tan-To Cheung, Xinyuan Guan, Irene Oi-Lin Ng
Summary: The study found that S100A10 plays an important role in the progression of HCC by transferring in extracellular vesicles (EV-S100A10) and regulating the protein cargoes of EVs. EV-S100A10 may be a potential therapeutic target and biomarker for HCC progression.
Article
Oncology
Baifeng Zhang, Peilin Jia, Jiayin Wang, Guangsheng Pei, Changxi Wang, Shimei Pei, Xiangchun Li, Zhongming Zhao, Xin Yi, Xin-yuan Guan, Yi Huang
Summary: The genomic architectures of 505 bladder cancer patients from Asian/Black/White populations were analyzed, revealing an unknown association between AHNAK mutations and APOBEC-a mutational signature activity. The prevalence of TP53 and ATM clonal mutations as well as the burden of SCNAs is significantly higher in Whites/Blacks than in Asians. A trans-ancestry prognostic subtype of bladder cancer was identified, characterized by enrichment of non-muscle-invasive patients and muscle-invasive patients with good prognosis, specific mutations, decreased intra-tumor heterogeneity and genome instability, and an activated tumor microenvironment.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Guan, Erhong Song, Wang Gao
Summary: The modulation of catalytic performance of bimetallic atomic catalysts (BACs), M1M2-N-6-G (M-1 = Ru and Fe), was studied by investigating the effect of dangling bonds and charging. It was found that the adsorption energy of C-species is influenced by dangling bonds and restored with charging, while the adsorption of O-species is minimally affected by charging. These findings enable the screening of promising BACs for methanol production.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ting-Ting Zhang, Qing-Qing Lei, Jie He, Xin Guan, Xin Zhang, Ying Huang, Zi-Yue Zhou, Rui-Xin Fan, Ting Wang, Chen-Xi Li, Jin-Yan Shang, Zhuo-Miao Lin, Wan-Li Peng, Li-Kai Xia, Yu-Ling He, Chuan-Ying Hong, Jing-Song Ou, Rui-Ping Pang, Xiao-Ping Fan, Hui Huang, Jia-Guo Zhou
Summary: This study reveals that Best3 mutation, which mainly acts in blood vessels, leads to aortic dissection by regulating the degradation of MEKK2/3, controlling smooth muscle cell phenotypic switch, and maintaining the structural integrity of the aorta. This provides a new therapeutic target for the treatment of aortic dissection.
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Heng Xu, Siyuan Chen, Yanjun Guo, Jinchen Jiang, Bojun Wang, Jiangwei Xu, Zihan Xue, R. Nicolas Caballero, Jianping Yuan, Yonghua Xu, Jingbo Wang, Longfei Hao, Jingtao Luo, Kejia Lee, Jinlin Han, Peng Jiang, Zhiqiang Shen, Min Wang, Na Wang, Renxin Xu, Xiangping Wu, Richard Manchester, Lei Qian, Xin Guan, Menglin Huang, Chun Sun, Yan Zhu
Summary: Observing and timing millisecond pulsars with high rotational stability allows for the direct detection of gravitational waves. The Chinese Pulsar Timing Array is a collaboration aiming to detect gravitational waves using Chinese radio telescopes. This article serves as a table of contents for a series of papers related to the CPTA Data Release 1, with key results including the detection of a correlated signal and evidence for the Hellings-Downs correlation.
RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Run Tang, Xin Guan, Junfan Zhu, Bo Liu, Zeyu Wang, Fanbao Xie
Summary: Addressing the health of the urban environment and aging population has become increasingly urgent as cities absorb the majority of the world's population. Efforts to promote healthy cities empower local communities to improve healthcare access and promote preventative practices. In China, due to urbanization and population aging, cities need to be designed and constructed to accommodate a diverse range of residents and enhance quality of life for all ages.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rongwei Lu, Xinchun Guan
Summary: The transport properties of moisture and ionic chelators in concrete have a significant impact on both the durability of the concrete and the effectiveness of repair materials for cracks. Capillary absorption tests and ICP-OES were used to investigate the transport of water and ionic chelators in concrete. It was found that smaller capillary pores take longer to reach saturation with water, leading to the square root shift phenomenon of capillary water absorption. Higher initial concentrations facilitate the transport of ion chelators in a certain depth range, but the effect diminishes beyond that range. Chelated ions form aggregation zones during transport, which promotes the repair of pores and cracks in concrete.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuelin Zhou, Xin Guan, Ru Wu, Yuan Dang, Sha Yu, Yuanzhen Zhou, Jieli Tang
Summary: A new electrochemical biosensor platform has been developed using composite materials (CuFe PBA/MoS2) as electrode modification materials, which can simultaneously detect multiple cancer biomarkers such as H2O2 and CEA with high sensitivity, selectivity, and stability.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chenzhi Wang, Xin Guan, Jun Sang, Jiajing Zhou, Chunhua Wang, To Ngai, Wei Lin
Summary: Oil structuring has been widely studied due to its ability to transform liquid oils into elastic semi-solids. In this study, a general approach using soy protein isolate nanoparticles was developed to structure liquid vegetable oils. The stability and properties of the resulting Pickering emulsions were investigated, and it was found that the SPI nanoparticles greatly improved the stability and structuring ability of the emulsions. Overall, this biomass-mediated HIPPE system offers a promising strategy for structuring various liquid vegetable oils.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Siqi Chen, Yaqing Du, Xin-Yuan Guan, Qian Yan
Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a heterogeneous and aggressive liver cancer with limited treatment options. Sorafenib, the standard therapy for advanced HCC, frequently encounters resistance, highlighting the need to uncover underlying mechanisms and develop effective treatments.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhenzhen Jiao, Xueying Li, Qinglin Yu, Qinqin Yao, Xinchun Guan, Ping Hu
Summary: The effects of water-to-fly ash ratio, class C fly ash content, and sand-to-ash ratio on the workability, mechanical properties, and chloride resistance of fly ash-based geopolymer mortars were investigated. Three different strength grades of geopolymer mortars were chosen for chloride resistance tests, and the weight change, ultrasonic flight-time, and compressive strength were measured. The results showed that high class C fly ash content, low water-to-fly ash ratio, and low sand-to-ash ratio resulted in low fluidity and high compressive strength of the specimens. The low-strength samples exhibited excellent chloride resistance after corrosion.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shao Lingyun, Li Qiang, Guan Xin, Ding Xuewen
Summary: Extensive investigations of X-ray films of different lung diseases help distinguish and predict diseases. An algorithm for chest X-ray disease classification based on an efficient channel attention mechanism is proposed. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to comparison algorithms with an AUC value of 0.8245 for overall disease classification and 0.8829 for pneumothorax.
LASER & OPTOELECTRONICS PROGRESS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Shanshan Zhu, Zhuanxu Ouyang, Muhammad Kazim, Youye Qiu, Shunming Chen, Xin Guan, Junfang Xiao, Khalid Mehmood, Shouyan Wu, Kai Liu, Jiaqiang Pan, Lianmei Hu, Ying Li, Muhammad Usman Saleem, Jianzhao Liao, Zhaoxin Tang, Hui Zhang
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the therapeutic role of Triptolide, a traditional Chinese medicine, against tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) in chickens. The results showed that the symptoms of TD group were improved, and tibial parameters were changed after triptolide treatment. In addition, the expression of m-TOR and P62 mRNA in the triptolide treatment group showed a significant decrease compared to the TD group. Triptolide was found to have protective effects against TD by inhibiting hypertrophic chondrocytes apoptosis and autophagy induced by thiram.
PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Haibin Wang, Xin Guan, Xiao Yi
Summary: This paper proposes an evidence network reasoning recognition method based on a cloud fuzzy belief, which takes advantage of the evidence network in uncertainty processing. The method constructs a hierarchical structure model of an evidence network, measures the degree of correlation between nodes using the MIC method, generates beliefs based on the cloud model, and realizes target recognition under uncertain conditions through evidence network reasoning. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method can handle random uncertainty and cognitive uncertainty simultaneously, overcome the limitation of traditional methods in hierarchical recognition, and effectively utilize sensor information and expert knowledge for deep cognition of the target intention.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiang-Peng Tan, Yan He, Jing Yang, Xian Wei, You-Long Fan, Guo-Geng Zhang, Yi-Dong Zhu, Zheng-Qiu Li, Hua-Xin Liao, Da-Jiang Qin, Xin-Yuan Guan, Bin Li
Summary: In this study, a compound library of FDA approved drugs was screened and desloratadine, an antiallergic drug, was found to inhibit the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. NMT1 was identified as the target protein of desloratadine and its upregulation promoted HCC growth, while NMT1 inhibitors showed anti-tumor effects. Furthermore, NMT1-mediated N-myristoylation modification was found to play a crucial role in HCC progression, and desloratadine disrupted this process by inhibiting NMT1 activity.
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND TARGETED THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Keyu Zhu, Xitao Zheng, Jing Peng, Jiaming Sun, Ruilin Huang, Leilei Yan
Summary: This paper discusses the influence of multiple impacts on the compression strength of honeycomb sandwich structures with composite face sheets. It is found that the size of the impactor affects the turning point of the compression strength. Additionally, high impact energy leads to damage in the bottom face sheet and reduces the overall compression strength.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Danqian Wang, Yanfei Yue, Jueshi Qian
Summary: Magnesium Potassium Phosphate Cement (MKPC) as a binder for steel rebars shows improved corrosion resistance when subjected to carbonation, due to the increase in pH and the formation of a more protective oxide film.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhibin Li, Wenyu Wang, Pengcheng Xue, Xingyu Wei, Jian Xiong
Summary: This work proposes a design approach and manufacturing method for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) corrugated sandwich truncated cones (CSTC) to improve their anti-debonding ability and ensure reliability. The study establishes theoretical models for CSTCs' stiffness and failure modes, which are verified through experiments and finite element analysis (FEA). The research reveals the effect of geometric parameters on failure modes and performs an optimal design for CSTC structures. The findings have significant implications for the design and application of lightweight CSTCs in constructions, such as launch vehicle adapters.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mingyu Zhang, Lei Chu, Jiahua Chen, Fuxun Qi, Xiaoyan Li, Xinliang Chen, Deng-Guang Yu
Summary: This review summarizes the different structures and construction methods of fibrous membranes with asymmetric wettability. It also reviews the biological applications of these membranes and suggests future challenges.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
E. Mofakhami, L. Gervat, B. Fayolle, G. Miquelard-Garnier, C. Ovalle, L. Laiarinandrasana
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fibre concentration on the mechanical response of welded glass-fibre-reinforced polypropylene (GF-PP). Experimental observations reveal a significant reduction in weld ratio, up to 60%, indicating a decreased strength compared to the bulk material. Increasing fibre content in the welded material results in a decrease in stress at break and strain at the maximum stress. The use of DIC technique and X-ray microtomography further confirms the localized strain amplification in the welded zone due to the significant increase in fibre density.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Emad Pourahmadi, Farjad Shadmehri, Rajamohan Ganesan
Summary: This research compares the mechanical properties of laminates manufactured using automated fiber placement and conventional autoclave curing methods. The results show that laminates manufactured using automated fiber placement have a lower interlaminar shear strength compared to laminates reconsolidated using autoclave curing. A finite element simulation method is proposed to quantitatively analyze these differences.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Johnny Jakobsen, Benny Endelt, Fahimeh Shakibapour
Summary: This study proposes a new bolted/pinned joining method for composite applications, which improves load transfer by introducing a patch-type reinforcement. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in both static and fatigue load conditions compared to existing methods. Finite element simulations highlight the advantage of this method, as it creates a more efficient load-transferring mechanism through different stress distributions.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Gisele G. Cintra, Janine D. Vieira, Daniel C. T. Cardoso, Thomas Keller
Summary: This paper proposes a novel approach to assess multi-crack behavior in layered fiber-polymer composites. The generated Compliance and R-curves provide useful insights into understanding the multiple delamination process and allow for separate evaluation of strain energy release rate (SERR) for each crack. The developed cohesive zone model successfully simulates the failure process zone of three parallel cracks, showing good agreement between the numerical model and experimental results.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Renil Thomas Kidangan, Sreedhar Unnikrishnakurup, C. Krishnamurthy, Krishnan Balasubramaniam
Summary: The induction heating process can accurately identify fiber orientation and stacking order, making it a valuable tool for large-area inspection and quality control in manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sungjun Hwang, Yousoo Han, Douglas J. Gardner
Summary: Bleached Kraft pulp, unbleached Kraft pulp, and old corrugated cardboard pulp are suitable for producing cellulose nanofibril suspensions. Spray drying is a fast, simple, cost-effective, and scalable drying method. Spray-dried cellulose nanofibrils can be used as reinforcing materials in polypropylene matrices. The particle size of cellulose nanofibrils affects the material properties.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Mahdavi, Abbas Zolfaghari
Summary: This study aims to improve the recovery forces of shape memory polymers (SMPs) through material extrusion additive manufacturing. By using glass fiber (GF) as reinforcement and manufacturing multi-layer composite specimens, it was found that PLA with 6.62% GF exhibited the best recovery force, which was further optimized through annealing heat treatment.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Ao, Antonio Vazquez-Lopez, Davide Mocerino, Carlos Gonzalez, De-Yi Wang
Summary: The vulnerability of natural fibers to heat and fire poses a significant challenge for their substitution of traditional fiber reinforcements in composite materials. Natural fiber/polymer composites (NFCs) are regarded as potential candidates for engineering applications due to their environmental friendliness and low-impact sourcing. Thus, appropriate approaches need to be implemented to enhance the fire safety of NFCs. This review summarizes and discusses the latest understanding of flammability and thermal properties of natural fibers, with a special focus on their interaction with polymer matrix in fire behavior. Additionally, the latest developments in flame-retardant approaches for NFCs are reviewed, covering both flame retardancy and fire structural integrity. Finally, future prospects and perspectives on fire safety of NFCs are proposed, providing insights into further advancements of NFCs.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Wang, Siqi Huo, Guofeng Ye, Bingtao Wang, Zhenghong Guo, Qi Zhang, Pingan Song, Hao Wang, Zhitian Liu
Summary: The demand for multifunctional, transparent epoxy resin with superior dielectric, mechanical, and fire-safety performances is increasing in modern industries. Researchers have developed an epoxidized, phosphaphenanthrene-containing poly(styrene butadiene styrene) (ESD) for advanced fire-safe epoxy resin, which maintains high transparency and improves UV-blocking property. The addition of 10 wt% ESD results in improved mechanical properties, decreased dielectric constant and loss, and outperformance compared to other fire-safe epoxy resins. This research provides an effective method for developing multifunctional flame-retardant epoxy resin.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Bo Pang, Heping Zheng, Zuquan Jin, Dongshuai Hou, Yunsheng Zhang, Xiaoyun Song, Yanan Sun, Zhiyong Liu, Wei She, Lin Yang, Mengyuan Li
Summary: This study develops an internal superhydrophobic material (ISM) using waste denitrification fly ash, which maintains stable hydrophobicity under harsh conditions of use and does not rely on expensive fluor-based surface modifications. The synthesized ISM has excellent matrix strength, strong waterproof properties, and retains superhydrophobicity even at damaged or friction interfaces.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Meirbek Mussatayev, Qiuji Yi, Mark Fitzgerald, Vincent K. Maes, Paul Wilcox, Robert Hughes
Summary: Real-time monitoring of carbon fibre composites during Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) manufacturing remains a challenge for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques. This study designed a directional eddy-current (EC) probe to evaluate the detectability of out-of-plane wrinkles. Experimental evaluations and finite element modeling were conducted to better understand the relationship between eddy-current density and defect detection. The findings suggest that the probe configuration with an asymmetric driver coil and differential pickup coils shows the best capability for wrinkle detection.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
