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Stochastic analysis of interphase effects on elastic modulus and yield strength of nylon 6/clay nanocomposites
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Springer Netherlands
, 2019 , Article)
The multifunctional properties of polymer clay nanocomposites (PCNs) can be related to the interaction of clays, polymer and interphase region. Several experimental, analytical and numerical studies have been conducted to ...
Fabrication and evaluation of anti-cancer efficacy of lactoferrin-coated maghemite and magnetite nanoparticles
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2019 , Article)
Studies on the anti-cancer effects of nanomaterials are a very important step in the clinical practice and treatment of cancerous tissues. Since IONPs have a high potential for cancer treatment, their anti-cancer properties ...
M cell targeting engineered biomaterials for effective vaccination
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Vaccines are one of the greatest medical interventions of all time and have been successful in controlling and eliminating a myriad of diseases over the past two centuries. Among several vaccination strategies, mucosal ...
Optimal planning of liquefied natural gas deliveries
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
We investigate the problem of designing an optimal annual delivery plan for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). This problem requires determining the long-term cargo delivery dates and the assignment of vessels to the cargoes ...
Terminal settling velocity of a single sphere in drilling fluid
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Taylor and Francis Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
The accurate prediction of terminal settling velocity of solid spheres in non-Newtonian liquids is important for various fluid-particle systems such as slurry pipelines, separation processes, hole-cleaning in drilling ...
Newly developed biodegradable polymer nanocomposites of cellulose acetate and Al2O3 nanoparticles with enhanced dielectric performance for embedded passive applications
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Springer New York LLC
, 2017 , Article)
In this study, biopolymer nanocomposites of
cellulose acetate (CA) and Al2O3 nanoparticles (Al2O3
NPs) were successfully obtained using solution blending
method. The effect of Al2O3 NPs loading on the
microstructure, ...
Effect of multi-pass friction stir processing on the microstructure, mechanical and wear properties of AA5083/ZrO2 nanocomposites
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
In this study, multi-pass friction stir processing using zirconia nanoparticles was performed on AA5083 sheets to fabricate surface nanocomposites. Effect of using different number of passes on the microstructure, ...
Filler strengthening of foam-filled energy absorption devices using CFRP beams
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
The crashworthiness of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) is attracting more interest as they are currently contributing to several industries. In the present study, internally strengthened foam-filled rectangular carbon fiber ...
Enhancing mode I inter-laminar fracture toughness of aluminum/fiberglass fiber-metal laminates by combining surface pre-treatments
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
This paper investigates the influence of multiple surface treatment, including chemical etching and plasma treatments, on the mode I inter-laminar fracture toughness () of aluminum/fiberglass fiber-metal laminates. Laser ...
Research frontiers in sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems in a time of climate crisis
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Sustainable energy conversion and management processes increasingly require an integrated approach, especially in the context of addressing the climate crisis. This editorial puts forth related research frontiers based on ...