Effect of Chemical Treatment on Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Ladies Finger Natural Fiber by S. I. Hossain, M. Hasan, Md. N. Hasan, A. Hassan

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Axial Compressive Behavior of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Hollow Concrete Columns by Xiangyang Jian, Ni Zhang, Qingwei Sun, Jian Liu

“…To investigate the axial compression behavior of glass fiber-reinforced polymer tubes filled with reinforced hollow concrete members, the finite element model was established in ABAQUS. …”
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Wear Performance of Wire Arc AM SS 316L Plate For Different Thermal History Regions by Abdulrahman Alrumayh

“…The development of metal Additive Manufacturing AM processes has become promising for different applications and sectors, especially 316L austenitic stainless steel. Compared with polymer AM which has reached near maturity in process parameters and product properties, metal AM processes have enormous areas for research. …”
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Lipid-based systems with precipitation inhibitors as formulation approach to improve the drug bioavailability and/or lower its dose: a review by Kovačević Mila, Gašperlin Mirjana, Pobirk Alenka Zvonar

“…The addition of hypromellose derivatives, vinyl polymers, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, or polymetacrylate copolymers proved to be effective in inhibiting drug precipitation. …”
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An Algorithm for Improving Email Security on the Android Operating System in the Industry 4.0 Era by Isaac Moses Kisembo, Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen, Ocident Bongomin, Andrew Egwar Alunyu, Ildephonse Nibikora, Davis Matovu, Felix Bwire

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Mussel-inspired thermo-switchable underwater adhesive based on a Janus hydrogel by Hiroya Abe, Daichi Yoshihara, Soichiro Tottori, Matsuhiko Nishizawa

“…Herein, we present a Janus hydrogel adhesive that can reversibly switch its adhesion strength, which is controlled by temperature, using a thermoresponsive polymer and mussel-inspired molecules. This thermoswitchable adhesive (TSA) hydrogel displays both strong adhesion and gentle detachment with an over 1000-fold gap in underwater adhesion strength onto glass, titanium, aluminum, and Teflon substrates when exposed to temperatures above and below the lower critical solution temperature (LCST). …”
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The effect of PEO/NaCl dual porogens in the fabrication of porous PCL membranes via a solid-state blending approach by Rula M. Allaf

“…These findings contribute to understanding the synthesis and properties of sustainable porous polymer membranes, with implications for various applications.…”
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Flexural testing and analysis of full-strain-fields in sandwich composites by Rosa Marat-Mendes, Ricardo Martins, Alexandre Garcia, Luis Reis

“…Two distinct sandwich beams were fabricated by bonding basalt fiber reinforced polymer composite face sheets (laminates) to polyurethane core and aluminum face sheets glued to polyurethane core with an adhesive film. …”
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A Modified Strain-Rate-Dependent Spring-Mass Model for Response Prediction of Composite Laminates Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact by Qiao Zhu, Zhefeng Yu

“…A modified strain-rate dependent (SRD) spring-mass model was first developed to capture the strain rate effect on response prediction of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates subjected to low-velocity impact (LVI). …”
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Physical and Thermal Characterization of Alkali Treated Rice Husk Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Ismat Zerin Luna, Krishna Chandra Dam, A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury, Md. Abdul Gafur, Nuruzzaman Khan, Ruhul A. Khan

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Nano-Sized Ultrasound Contrast Agent: Salting-Out Method by Margaret A. Wheatley, John Lewandowski

“…The viscosity of the initial colloidal suspension (concentration and molecular weight of protective colloid [polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)] and concentration of polymer) was key in determining particle size and polydispersity (increasing viscosity increased both). …”
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Coordinatively stiffen and toughen polymeric gels via the synergy of crystal-domain cross-linking and chelation cross-linking by Jipeng Zhang, Miaoqian Zhang, Huixiong Wan, Jinping Zhou, Ang Lu

“…Abstract Polymer gels have been widely used in flexible electronics, soft machines and impact protection materials. …”
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Feasibility of Reprocessing Natural Fiber Filled Poly(lactic acid) Composites: An In-Depth Investigation by Sujal Bhattacharjee, Dilpreet S. Bajwa

“…Measurements of fiber length and molecular weight of polymer were, respectively, carried out by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). …”
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Analysis of the Dissipation Behavior of Defoliants in Cotton Fiber during Field and Scouring Process Using Liquid and Gas Chromatography by Mingbo Ma, Pirah Ayaz, Wanhui Jin, Munir Hussain, Wenlong Zhou

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Release of Volatile Compounds from Polymeric Microcapsules Mediated by Photocatalytic Nanoparticles by J. Marques, L. F. Oliveira, R. T. Pinto, P. J. G. Coutinho, P. Parpot, J. R. Góis, J. F. J. Coelho, F. D. Magalhães, C. J. Tavares

“…Upon ultraviolet irradiation, redox mechanisms are initiated on the semiconductor surface resulting in the dissociation of the polymer chains of the capsule wall and, finally, volatilization of the encapsulated compounds. …”
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Effects of Thermodiffusion and Chemical Reaction on Magnetohydrodynamic-Radiated Unsteady Flow Past an Exponentially Accelerated Inclined Permeable Plate Embedded in a Porous Mediu... by B. Prabhakar Reddy, M. H. Simba, Alfred Hugo

“…This kind of problem finds momentous industrial applications such as food processing, polymer production, inclined surfaces in a seepage flow, and design of fins.…”
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Two-Dimensional Modeling of Thermomechanical Responses of Rectangular GFRP Profiles Exposed to Fire by Lingfeng Zhang, Weiqing Liu, Guoqing Sun, Lu Wang, Lingzhi Li

“…In the past three decades, one-dimensional (1D) thermal model was usually used to estimate the thermal responses of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials and structures. However, the temperature gradient and mechanical degradation of whole cross sections cannot be accurately evaluated. …”
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Effect of Al2O3 on the Tensile and Impact Strength of Flax/Unsaturated Polyester Composite with Emphasis on Automobile Body Applications by Gebre Fenta Aynalem, Belete Sirahbizu

“…This study has endeavored to develop an Al2O3-filled natural fiber reinforced polymer composite which is intended to substitute the most widely used synthetic E-glass fiber material. …”
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Evaluation of New Film Based on Chitosan/Gold Nanocomposites on Antibacterial Property and Wound-Healing Efficacy by Kai Wang, Haosheng Wang, Su Pan, Chuan Fu, YuXin Chang, Hongru Li, Xiaoyu Yang, Zhiping Qi

“…Chitosan (CS) is a natural polymer with applications in wound restorations and coatings for artificial implants. …”
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Finte element modeling of the behavior of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) during high pressure torsion process. by Ahmed Drai, Benaoumeur Aour, Naima Belayachi, Abderrahim Talha, Noureddine Benseddiq

“…In this context, this work aims to highlight the plastic strain distribution in the deformed material as a function of the hydrostatic pressure, the torsion angle and the temperature of the material applied during the process. A typical amorphous polymer (Polymethyl-Methacrylate: PMMA) has been tested. …”
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