Multiobjective Optimization of Mechanical Properties on Sisal-Glass Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites Using Response Surface Methodology and LINGO Analysis by S. Ragunath, A. N. Shankar, K. Meena, B. Guruprasad, S. Madhu, N. Rakesh, M. Hariprabhu, S. Balamuralitharan, Nahom Daniel

“…The aim of this research work was to develop the optimal mechanical properties, namely, tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact strength of sisal and glass fiber-reinforced polymer hybrid composites. The sisal, in the form of short fiber, is randomly used as reinforcements for composite materials, which is rich in cellulose, economical, and easily available as well as glass fibers have low cost and have good mechanical properties. …”
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Impact of Leather on the Fire Resistance of Leather-Wood Fibreboard: FT-IR Spectroscopy and Pyrolysis-GC-MS Investigation by T. Schnabel, M.-C. Barbu, E. Windeisen-Holzhauser, A. Petutschnigg, G. Tondi

“…These acid moieties can react with amino groups of other peptide chains, building a protective polymer network which hinders the oxygen to reach the core of the panel. …”
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Asphalt Mixture for the First Asphalt Concrete Directly Fastened Track in Korea by Seong-Hyeok Lee, Dae-Wook Park, Hai Viet Vo, Samer Dessouky

“…Flow number and beam fatigue tests for finer aggregate asphalt mixture were conducted to characterize the performance of asphalt mixtures containing two modified asphalt binders: STE-10 which is styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) polymer and ARMA which is Crum rubber modified asphalt. …”
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Modeling bacterial interactions uncovers the importance of outliers in the coastal lignin-degrading consortium by Qiannan Peng, Cheng Zhao, Xiaopeng Wang, Kelin Cheng, Congcong Wang, Xihui Xu, Lu Lin

“…Abstract Lignin, as the abundant carbon polymer, is essential for carbon cycle and biorefinery. …”
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Cell-free biodegradable electroactive scaffold for urinary bladder tissue regeneration by Rebecca L. Keate, Matthew I. Bury, Maria Mendez-Santos, Andres Gerena, Madeleine Goedegebuure, Jonathan Rivnay, Arun K. Sharma, Guillermo A. Ameer

“…To create an electrically conductive and mechanically robust scaffold to support bladder tissue regeneration, we develop a functionalization method wherein the hydrophobic conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) is polymerized in situ within a similarly hydrophobic citrate-based elastomer poly(octamethylene-citrate-co-octanol) (POCO) film. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Cloth Sampling to Rinse Sampling on Microbial Recovery and Salmonella Detection in Poultry Meats by Yuyuan Feng, Sudipta Talukder, Bakytzhan Bolkenov, Toni Duarte, Xiang Yang

“…In response, a novel spun-polymer cloth sampling tool, MicroTally® Mitt, has been developed to minimize the shedding of cloth material on meat while allowing for easy, time-saving, and labor-efficient sample collection. …”
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IUPHAR review: Drug repurposing in Schizophrenia – An updated review of clinical trials by Jihan K. Zaki, Jakub Tomasik, Sabine Bahn

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Research on algorithm for improving imaging accuracy of CFRP low speed impact damage by WU Xiangnan, CHENG Xiaojin, LI Qixin, SHANG Jianhua

“…Carbon fiber reinforced polymer（CFRP）composites has small and hidden damage after low-speed impact，and the existence of damage significantly reduces the bearing capacity and service life of CFRP materials. …”
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Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Abrasion Loss and Surface Roughness of Crab Carapace Impregnated Coir Vinyl Ester Composites by S. Rajamuneeswaran, S. Jayabal, N. Nagaprasad, G. Veerappan, Leta Tesfaye Jule, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

“…The development of filler-impregnated fiber-polymer composites in recent years necessitated the evaluation and prediction of tribological behaviors in fiber reinforced composites. …”
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A New Combination Formula for Treatment of Fungal Keratitis: An Experimental Study by Hala Mohamed El-Mofty, Mohamad Amr Salah Eddin Abdelhakim, Mohamed Farid El-Miligi, Mohamed A. El-Nabarawi, Islam Ahmed Hamed Khalil

“…Gels containing high polymer concentration showed both high viscosity and mucoadhesion properties with slower drug release. …”
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ATO/Polyaniline/PbS Nanocomposite as Highly Efficient Photoelectrode for Hydrogen Production from Wastewater with Theoretical Study for the Water Splitting by Mohammed A. H. Khalafalla, N. M. A. Hadia, Asmaa M. Elsayed, Mansoor Alruqi, Wassim El Malti, Mohamed Shaban, Mohamed Rabia

“…The deposition of PbS was carried out inside and outside the polymer chains using the ionic adsorption deposition process. …”
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Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications by Aatikah Meraj, Ahmad Safwan Ismail, Mohammad Jawaid

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Design and evaluation of oil well cement-based composite materials improved by multi-component flexible materials by Hui Zhang, Chengwen Wang

“…Elastic particles and epoxy resin can enhance the deformability and flexibility of cement paste by forming flexible structural centers and polymer film structures. The cement slurry established using polyethylene fibers, elastic particles, and epoxy resin has excellent workability, higher mechanical properties, lower elastic modulus, and better flexibility compared to conventional cement slurry systems. …”
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Experimental Study and Mixed-Dimensional FE Analysis of T-Rib GFRP Plate-Concrete Composite Bridge Decks by Jun Tian, Xiaowei Wu, Yu Zheng, Yinfei Du, Xiankai Quan

“…In order to extend the understanding of structural performance of a T-rib glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) plate-concrete composite bridge deck, four GFRP plate-concrete composite bridge decks were tested, which consist of cast-in-place concrete sitting on a GFRP plate with T-ribs. …”
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Investigation of mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of waste glass powder and wood flour reinforced polypropylene composite by Tanhim Zaman Sheikh, Foysal Ahammed Mozumdar, Md Rezaul Karim, Qumrul Ahsan

“…A higher percentage (20 wt%) addition of waste glass powder caused non-uniform dispersion and the agglomeration of the fillers in the polymer matrix composite, which was visible in the microscopic analysis. …”
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STUDI IDENTIFIKASI PASANGAN COMMERCIALLY PURE TITANIUM DAN UHMWPE UNTUK APLIKASI MATERIAL IMPLAN LUTUT by Firman Maulana Rusdi, Arini Dwi Cahyani

“…Implants can be made from metal, polymer, and ceramic. The biomaterial implant identification process includes X-Ray Diffraction analysis, hardness and tensile testing. …”
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Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Different Types of CAD/CAM Blocks by Fikret Özgür Coşkun, Semanur Özüdoğru, Mustafa Hayati Atala, Giray Buğra Akbaba

“…Methods: Six different CAD/CAM materials were investigated: feldspar ceramic VM (Vitablocks Mark II ), resin nano-ceramic LU (Lava Ultimate), hybrid ceramic C (Cerasmart), leucite-reinforced ceramic LRF (GC LRF), zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic VS (Vita Suprinity), polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network VE (Vita Enamic). …”
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Modelling and Production of Injection Moulded Polyvinylchloride--Sawdust Composite by C.O. Aliyegbenoma, J.A. Apkobi, D.D. Olodu

“…The optimization results for PVC-Sawdust composite shows that the tensile strength, proof stress, flexural strength and flexural modulus were maximized with values of 43.70MPa, 48.38MPa, 61.41MPa and 3.42GPa respectively obtained at barrel temperature of 224.65oC and polymer level of 61.46% respectively while percentage elongation and average deflection were minimized with values of 65.43% and 4.23 cm respectively. …”
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Designing and Fabrication of Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Curcumin-Loaded Chitosan/PVA Nanofibrous Mats for Potential Use as Wound Dressing Biomaterials by Amira M. EL-Rafei, Giorgia Maurizii, Annalisa Aluigi, Giovanna Sotgiu, Marianna Barbalinardo, Tamara Posati

“…Nano-hydroxyapatite and curcumin are added at 5 wt% with respect to the polymer weight. XRD, FE-SEM, FT-IR, and HR-TEM are used to characterize the fabricated nanofibrous mats. …”
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Jeffrey fluid flow past inclined stretchable sheet with magnetic dipole and suction/injection by Iyoko M.O., Olajuwon B.I., Fagbemiro O., Raji M.T.

“…With these results, engineers in chemical/polymer industries can make appropriate changes that can lead to more quality production.…”
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