Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bo Wang, Libo Yan, Bohumil Kasal
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research on coir fibre and coir fibre reinforced cementitious composite (CFRC) in the past 20 years. It discusses the extraction process, morphology, properties, and tensile performance of coir fibres, as well as the physical and mechanical properties of CFRC. It also presents the modification methods for CFRC and its practical application in construction. Future perspectives in CFRC studies are highlighted.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Umar Nirmal
Summary: This study investigates the tribological performance of banana fibre-reinforced epoxy composite under dry contact conditions. The results show that the composite with anti-parallel fibre strips orientation exhibits excellent wear performance and the lowest friction coefficient.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Mengyuan Li, Chris Stokes-Griffin, Silvano Sommacal, Paul Compston
Summary: This paper presents a model for predicting the change in local fiber angle during post-forming of CF/PA6 thermoplastic tubular structures. The model is validated through experimental measurements and enables the optimization of laminate design for post-formed tubes.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hu Feng, Zeya Li, Weiqiang Wang, Guanghui Liu, Zhe Zhang, Danying Gao
Summary: This study developed a ductile fibre reinforced magnesium phosphate cement-based composite (DFRMC) with superior deflection hardening capacity, investigating the effects of different factors on its properties through experimental program and introducing new indexes for evaluating the hardening capacity. The DFRMC achieved high compressive strength, nominal flexural strength, and investigated the microstructure of the material.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marcin Malek, Waldemar Lasica, Marta Kadela, Janusz Kluczynski, Daniel Dudek
Summary: In line with the principles of sustainable development, concrete production should utilize environmentally friendly, low-emission, and energy-intensive materials and technologies, as well as proper waste management. This study found that using glass waste as a replacement for components in concrete, and adding polypropylene fibers can significantly improve the tensile strength and splitting strength of concrete.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yoon Lee, Junghyun Kim, Yooseok Shin
Summary: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the push-out bond strength of fiber-reinforced resin posts using self-adhesive cements with different adhesive systems. The results showed no significant difference in bond strength between the different groups, indicating that the use of self-adhesive cements with or without adhesive bonding did not result in statistically different values.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Evangelin Ramani Sujatha, Sathiamoorthy Mahalakshmi, Govindarajan Kannan
Summary: The use of conventional building materials has resulted in alarming pollution levels and their negative impact on the environment. As a result, there is a growing interest in using earth-based materials for construction. This study explores the use of locally available granular soil for block making, and investigates the use of natural fibres for reinforcement and a minimal amount of cement for stabilization. The results show that fibre reinforcement improves the mechanical properties of the soil blocks, while a small addition of cement enhances their durability. The findings suggest that these reinforced soil blocks can be used for both indoor and outdoor construction.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fucong Tian, Kevin Jett, Rebecca Flaugher, Snigdha Arora, Brian Bergeron, Ya Shen, Franklin Tay
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of different sealer cleaning methods on bonding of a self-etch adhesive to root canal sealer-contaminated dentine, finding that the surfactant-based KatanaTM Cleaner effectively decontaminated dentine surfaces and restored bonding performance.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Joissi Ferrari Zaniboni, Aryvelto Miranda Silva, Eduardo Fernandez, Cristiane de Melo Alencar, Jessika Mayhara Pereira Morais, Edson Alves de Campos, Milton Carlos Kuga
Summary: The study revealed that eugenol-containing and eugenol-free temporary cements exhibit higher residue persistence at the apical region, resulting in reduced bond strength of the dental posts. However, the impact on dentinal penetration is mainly observed in the apical region.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Afonso R. G. de Azevedo, Markssuel Teixeira Marvila, Bassam A. Tayeh, Daiane Cecchin, Artur Camposo Pereira, Sergio Neves Monteiro
Summary: This study evaluated the technological performance of adding acai fibre to mortars based on cement and lime, finding that acai fibres treated with NaOH solution can be used as reinforcement mechanism for mortar applications.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jonathan Page, Sofiane Amziane, Moussa Gomina, Chafika Djelal, Fabrice Audonnet
Summary: Studies have shown that coating flax fibers with linseed oil can significantly improve the workability and flexural strength of cementitious composites, while slightly enhancing thermal insulation properties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Dorsasadat Safanama, Sheau Wei Chien, Kristoffer Jenssen, Ming Yan Tan, Ning Ding, Derrick Wen Hui Fam
Summary: In the pursuit of more reliable battery systems for electric vehicles, researchers are focusing on multifunctional energy storage devices. This study incorporates high modulus polyether ether ketone (PEEK) fibers into a lithium-ion conducting poly(ethylene) oxide matrix to improve mechanical strength and lithium ion transport pathways. The composite solid polymer electrolyte (CSPE) achieved a significantly higher Young's modulus and successful cycling of Lithium metal batteries with high capacity retention. This approach provides a straightforward way to develop mechanically strong and highly conducting electrolytes for future batteries.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Sarah Fernando, Chamila Gunasekara, Amin Shahpasandi, Kate Nguyen, Massoud Sofi, Sujeeva Setunge, Priyan Mendis, Md. Tareq Rahman
Summary: This review summarizes the research conducted so far on cement-based composites reinforced with waste paper-based cellulose fibres, focusing on their composition, mechanical properties, and durability characteristics. The properties of the raw materials significantly affect the formation of the cement composite binders. Silica and magnesium compounds have positive effects on the setting of the cement composite when combined with waste paper cellulose fibres. The dispersion of fibres in the matrix is crucial for developing composites with well-balanced mechanical properties using waste paper cellulose fibres. Water quantity plays a role in improving fibre dispersion, but higher porosity and voids affect the strength properties beyond an optimum water-to-cement ratio.
Article
Polymer Science
Joel Kennaway, Ali Rajabipour, Dongsheng Huang, Milad Bazli, Siyuan Tang, Junkai Wang, Hayden Zanker, Fangming Su
Summary: The confinement method can increase the shear strength and reduce the likelihood of shear failure in parallel strand bamboo connections by inducing compressive forces perpendicular to the composite fibers. It also improves the mechanical properties consistency throughout the loading process.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hyeonseok Choi, Young Cheol Choi
Summary: This study explored the setting characteristics of natural cellulose fiber-reinforced cement composites based on varying dosages of hemp and jute fibers. The research revealed that the compressive strength of the composites was influenced by the fiber mix proportion, with higher fiber content leading to longer setting times for the cement.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Layla Hassouneh, Ahmad A. Jum'ah, Marco Ferrari, David J. Wood
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Fernando Zarone, Nicola Discepoli, Tim Joda, Marco Ferrari
Summary: The study evaluated the capability of an IOS device to detect margins of abutments prepared at different levels in relation to the gingival sulcus. Results showed that margin location is crucial for accurate impressions, and deep preparation into the sulcus is not recommended for IOS impressions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Denise Irene Karin Pontoriero, Simone Grandini, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Nicola Discepoli, Stefano Benedicenti, Valerio Maccagnola, Alberto Mosca, Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Marco Ferrari
Summary: The study followed up on 298 endodontically treated teeth for long-term outcomes, with most teeth achieving success within 18 years. Proper root canal filling and precise coronal margins contribute to higher success rates, while the presence of a post does not significantly affect the final outcome.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Discepoli Nicola, Marruganti Crystal, Mirra Raffaele, Pettinari Gessica, Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Ferrari Marco
Summary: The study shows that non-surgical periodontal treatment (NST) significantly improves patient's understanding and emotional burden related to periodontitis. Items related to identity and emotional response in the Brief-IPQ can predict the efficacy of NST.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Valentina Spicciarelli, Crystal Marruganti, Ilaria Fedele, Marco Martignoni, Hani Ounsi, Marco Ferrari, Simone Grandini
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of remaining tooth substance and post-endodontic restoration on fracture strength of endodontically treated maxillary incisors. The findings showed that fiber post placement can increase the fracture strength of endodontically treated maxillary central incisors that lost at least one wall, indicating a potential reduction in irreparable fractures.
DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Nicola Discepoli, Crystal Marruganti, Francesco Santoro, Raffaele Mirra, Fabio Fiorino, Donata Medaglini, Gianni Pozzi, Marco Ferrari, Simone Grandini
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effect of interproximal iuxta/subgingival direct composite restoration on periodontal tissue healing. The results show that the restoration has a negative impact on periodontal tissue healing for up to 1 year of follow-up.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anna Colonna, Luca Guarda-Nardini, Marco Ferrari, Daniele Manfredini
Summary: The mental health is negatively affected during the Coronavirus pandemic, with an increase in bruxism behaviors and symptoms related to TMDs reported in a significant portion of the population. The increased psychosocial distress during the pandemic may lead to an increase in the frequency of TMD symptoms and bruxism, creating a triangle of interacting factors with psychological and emotional status.
CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Marco Ferrari, Denise I. K. Pontoriero, Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Fabio Carboncini
Summary: This article provides an updated overview of restorative procedures of endodontically treated teeth and proposes the Restorative Difficulty Evaluation System (RDES) to assess the challenges in restoring such teeth. The RDES includes various clinical factors that can influence the success of the treatment and offers critical steps and tips for clinical success.
JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Ferrari, Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Denise Irene Karin Pontoriero, Carlo Ercoli, Kostantinos Chochlidakis
Summary: This article presents a systematic review on the survival rates of endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with partial coverage crowns. Only one eligible randomized clinical trial was found, indicating the need for more clinical evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of this restoration method.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ricardo Dias, Rui Lima, Ivana Meyer Prado, Anna Colonna, Marco Ferrari, Junia Maria Serra-Negra, Daniele Manfredini
Summary: This study investigated awake bruxism (AB) and sleep bruxism (SB) behaviors among dental students in Portugal during the COVID-19 confinement. The results showed an increase in reported AB and a decrease in reported SB during the confinement period. This suggests that the forced change in lifestyle due to COVID-19 has impacted bruxism behaviors among dental students.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna Colonna, Lorenzo Noveri, Marco Ferrari, Alessandro Bracci, Daniele Manfredini
Summary: The study introduces a novel EMG device for the assessment of awake and sleep bruxism in the home environment over 24 hours. The device accurately measures the duration of different phases of bruxism activity and calculates bruxism indices for awake and sleep periods. This advanced EMG recording device provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of bruxism and offers guidance for tailored management.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Denise Irene Karin Pontoriero, Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Valerio Maccagnola, Daniele Manfredini, Marco Ferrari
Summary: The objective of this clinical study was to collect short-term endodontic outcomes of endodontic-treated teeth (ETT) obturated with different kinds of bioceramic sealers used in combination with warm gutta-percha obturation techniques. The results showed that using warm gutta-percha obturation techniques combined with bioceramic sealers resulted in a high success rate for endodontically treated teeth.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alessio Casucci, Giulia Verniani, Ralph Habib, Nicolo Maria Ricci, Clelia Carboncini, Marco Ferrari
Summary: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the accuracy of four different IOSs in scanning subgingival vertical margins preparation. The results showed differences in trueness and precision among the different scanners, with all scanners reporting reduced accuracy in the subgingival marginal area.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alessio Casucci, Giulia Verniani, Anne Lucrece Barbieri, Nicolo Maria Ricci, Edoardo Ferrari Cagidiaco, Marco Ferrari
Summary: This study compared the flexural strength of different resins fabricated using different technologies and polymerization techniques. The results showed that CAD-CAM-milled specimens had the highest flexural strength, followed by 3D-printed composite resins. Furthermore, a high correlation was found between polymerization technique and flexural strength in all the 3D-printed specimens. Therefore, the polymerization technique is a crucial factor affecting the flexural strength of acrylic and composite resins.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Valentina Spicciarelli, Crystal Marruganti, Carla Di Matteo, Marco Martignoni, Hani Ounsi, Tiziana Doldo, Marco Ferrari, Simone Grandini
Summary: This study compared the influence of coronal wall number and post-endodontic restorations on the mechanical strength of maxillary premolars, showing that multi-post design improved fracture resistance mostly in teeth lacking marginal ridges.
JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE
(2021)
