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Construction & Building Technology
Mohammed M. Attia, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed, Bassam A. Tayeh, Shymaa M. M. Shawky
Summary: This study investigates the impact of length and volume fractions of banana fibres on the mechanical and physical properties of concrete. The results show that the addition of banana fibres significantly improves the mechanical properties of concrete, with longer fibres performing better than shorter fibres at all volume fractions. The mixture with a volume fraction of 1.5% and a fibre length of 35 mm demonstrated the highest mechanical properties.
ADVANCES IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Walther-Dario Bejarano-Pena, Brenda Alcantar-Vazquez, Rosa-Maria Ramirez-Zamora
Summary: Lithium silicate-based CO2 sorbents were synthesized using steel metallurgical slags, with K2CO3 addition improving CO2 capture efficiency by facilitating CO2 diffusion. The best capture capacity value of 104 mg(CO2)/g(material) was achieved with 20 wt% K2CO3 at 600 degrees C. Thermal stability was excellent, with only a 10% reduction in CO2 capture capacity after 20 adsorption-desorption cycles using 20 vol% CO2.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sushmita Dwivedi, Manish Badole, Tanvi Pareek, Sunil Kumar
Summary: This study aims to experimentally verify proposed models for the behavior of polymer-ceramic composites and design a new composite material with excellent piezoelectric performance. By adding ceramic fillers, the thermodynamic stability of the composite was improved, leading to enhanced dielectric and piezoelectric properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Linconl A. Teixeira, L. Vilson Dalla Junior, Sandra M. Luz
Summary: The study investigated the influence of different surface treatments on the properties of curaua fiber composites, with silane treatment showing the most effective improvement in performance.
PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hajo Bitter, Susanne Lackner
Summary: Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) can be used to quantify microplastics, with improved detection accuracy and limits achieved through defined pre-heating and cooling steps. The method is shown to be feasible for environmental samples, with quantification limits and accuracy demonstrated for various polymers such as PE, PET, PP, and PA6.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yinan Zhu, Jian He, Zhenhu Wang, Yi Xiong, Yunlong Tang
Summary: This paper proposes a simulation-based data-driven design approach to efficiently explore the property space of DSFRC. By adjusting the material's micro or mesoscale structures, the method can obtain optimal material descriptors to achieve tailored material properties.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
A. Stalin, S. Mothilal, V. Vignesh, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: Green sustainable life and biofibers are important for achieving an eco-friendly environment and fabricating eco-friendly products. This study focuses on the effect of hybrid mats on the reinforcement of vetiver/banana fiber mat reinforced vinyl ester composites. The results show that the hybrid double-layer fiber mat composites in longitudinal direction have optimal tensile and flexural properties.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas Kurzweg, Sven Schirrmeister, Maurice Hauffe, Yasmin Adomat, Martin Socher, Kathrin Harre
Summary: This study presents a potential method for comprehensive microplastic monitoring in river sediments, combining electrostatic separation, density separation, and differential scanning calorimetry. The method allows for efficient processing of large sample masses and robust results, overcoming current limitations in microplastic analysis. It can be applied for monitoring microplastics in highly polluted sediments.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Gabriela Schneider, Alagammai Kaliappan, Taylor Q. Nguyen, Robert Buscaglia, Guy N. Brock, Melissa Barousse Hall, Crissie DeSpirito, Daniel W. Wilkey, Michael L. Merchant, Jon B. Klein, Tanya A. Wiese, Hiram L. Rivas-Perez, Goetz H. Kloecker, Nichola C. Garbett
Summary: Lung cancer is the most common malignancy worldwide and improving screening strategies is crucial due to limitations of current methods. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) shows promise in diagnosing lung cancer patients and correlating with survival rates, suggesting it as a potentially accurate, non-invasive, radiation-free screening tool.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lei Zhang, Weixin Dong, Yaya Yao, Congcong Chen, Xiangling Li, Baozhong Yin, Huijing Li, Yuechen Zhang
Summary: Investigating the starch properties of different adzuki bean varieties provides a crucial theoretical foundation for their diverse applications, and categorizing the 12 varieties based on starch characteristics offers guidance for their utilization in diet and industrial processing.
Article
Thermodynamics
Kwang-Sei Lee, In-Hwan Oh, Jae-Hyeon Ko
Summary: The powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used to characterize the structure and detect phase transformations of polycrystalline (+)-decursinol. The crystal system of decursinol was determined to be orthorhombic with a space group P212121 using PXRD. DSC analysis showed two polymorphic phase transitions at approximately 64°C and 68°C, and a melting peak at an extrapolated onset temperature of approximately 177°C.
THERMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Kunal Bisht, P. V. Ramana
Summary: This study investigates the use of waste glass in concrete mixes to achieve optimal performance. The results show that waste glass with lower water absorption can reduce drying shrinkage and increase the apparent density of the concrete. Additionally, when waste glass is incorporated up to 21%, the compressive strength of the concrete increases up to 400°C due to reduced pore pressure caused by low water absorption.
Article
Polymer Science
Yong-xuan Chen, Dong-shan Zhou, Wen-bing Hu
Summary: Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is an efficient tool for characterizing thermal properties and investigating thermal reactions of materials. Recent developments in DSC technique have greatly expanded the measurement range for polymer characterization. Temperature-modulated DSC (TMDSC) and fast scanning chip-calorimetry (FSC) are significant advances in DSC technology, introducing scanning rate perturbation and ultra-fast heating and cooling rates for measurements on micro- and nanogram scale samples.
ACTA POLYMERICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Kazuki Matsuura, Keiichi Kuboyama, Toshiaki Ougizawa
Summary: Poly(n-butyl acrylate) (PnBA) and silica nanoparticle composites were studied using various analytical techniques, revealing the presence of amorphous bulk and interfacial regions in the composites. The mobility of side chains at the interfaces differed from that in the bulk polymer, attributed to interactions between the carbonyl groups in PnBA and the silica surfaces. This indicated a closer proximity of PnBA main chains near interfaces with silicon oxide compared to those in the bulk polymer.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Alasseri Nihmath, Manammel Thankappan Ramesan
Summary: The polymer blend composites reinforced with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles showed enhanced mechanical properties, oil resistance, hardness, and AC conductivity. The addition of nanoparticles also decreased the diffusion rate of the blend composites with an anomalous trend in the diffusion mechanism. Among the blend composites, the sample with 7 phr of HA exhibited good oil and solvent resistance, increased AC conductivity, and improved mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
A. V. Kiruthika, K. Veluraja
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Amirthalingam V. Kiruthika, Thanu R. K. Priyadarzini, Kasinadar Veluraja
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2012)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
B. Pradeepa, A. V. Kiruthika
Summary: This study investigates the effect of sodium alginate gum on the mechanical characteristics of jute fibre composites. The results show that alkali treated composites have improved mechanical strength and biodegradability, with low moisture absorbing capacity.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
A. V. Kiruthika
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2017)
