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Morphology and properties of the PP/LDPE/wood powder and the MAPP/LDPE/wood powder polymer blend composites.
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SAGE Publications
, 2017 , Article)
The properties of polypropylene/low-density polyethylene and maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene/low-density polyethylene blends, and their wood powder composites are compared in this study. The blends contained equal ...
Thermomechanical properties and thermal degradation kinetics of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC) filled with cerium doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Ce:YAG) prepared by melt compounding.
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Springer Verlag
, 2017 , Article)
This paper reports on the thermomechanical properties and thermal
degradation kinetics of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC)
composites filled with cerium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Ce:YAG) at ...
Morphology, interfacial interaction, and thermal degradation of polycarbonate/MCM-41 (nano)composites
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Taylor & Francis
, 2017 , Article)
This article reports on the morphology, interfacial interaction, thermal stability, and thermal degradation kinetics of polycarbonate (PC)/mesoporous silica (MCM-41) composites with various MCM-41 contents, prepared by ...
Chapter 1 - Overview: Clay Preparation, Properties, Modification
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Matthew Deans
, 2017 , Book chapter)
This chapter reviews clay physicochemical properties and general methods of modification with a view to making a clay–polymer nanocomposite. The first part includes an overview of clays, their different structures, and ...
Qatar Education Study 2015: Students' Motivation and Parental Participation Report
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SESRI - Qatar University
, 2016 , Report)
The prosperity of a nation is due in part to the investments it makes in education, the value of which cannot be overstated. Indeed, education is the catalyst for improved socio-economic opportunities for a country such ...
A comparative study on long term stability of self-healing epoxy coating with different inorganic nanotubes as healing agent reservoirs
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BME-PT and GTE
, 2017 , Article)
Self-healing epoxy coatings were prepared with different nanotubes as reservoirs for epoxy monomer (healing agent). The nanotubes selected for the current study were TiO2 nanotubes with two different tube diameter (TNT1 ...
The Qatar Biobank: background and methods
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BioMed Central
, 2015 , Article)
Background: The Qatar Biobank aims to collect extensive lifestyle, clinical, and biological information from up to
60,000 men and women Qatari nationals and long-term residents (individuals living in the country for ≥15 ...
Genetic relatedness and host specificity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis patients
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Dove Medical Press Limited
, 2014 , Article)
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the primary pathogens isolated more frequently in cystic fibrosis (CF) and it exhibits innate resistance to a wide range of antibiotics.
Purpose: We sought to determine whether ...
Energy absorption capabilities of complex thin walled structures
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Institute of Physics Publishing
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Thin walled structures have been used in the area of energy absorption during an event of a crash. A lot of work has been done on tubular structures. Due to limitation of manufacturing process, complex geometries were ...
Associations of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms with Coronary Artery Diseases
(2016 , Poster)
Background:
Previous studies have investigated the association of rs1544410, rs7975232 and rs731236 polymorphisms on vitamin D receptor gene and its impact on diseases such as cancer, diabetes and hypertension in different ...