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The role of polypropylene microfibers in thermal properties and post-heating behavior of cementitious composites
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
This paper experimentally studied the effect of polypropylene (PP) microfibers on thermal and post-heating mechanical behaviors of cementitious composites. Cement mortars with small dosage of polypropylene fibers were ...
Hybrid effect of carbon nanotubes and polypropylene microfibers on fire resistance, thermal characteristics and microstructure of cementitious composites
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
The current study experimentally investigates the hybrid effect of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and polypropylene (PP) microfibers on fire resistance and thermal characteristics of cementitious composites. Cement mortar with ...
Influence of carbon nanotubes on phase composition, thermal and post-heating behavior of cementitious composites
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
This paper experimentally investigates the influence of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on phase composition, microstructure deterioration, thermal behavior, and residual mechanical strengths of cementitious composites exposed to ...
Industrial waste utilization of carbon dust in sustainable cementitious composites production
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
This paper experimentally investigates the effect of utilization of carbon dust generated as an industrial waste from aluminum factories in cementitious composites production. Carbon dust is collected, characterized, and ...
Effect of carbon nanotubes on the bonding mechanism of non-corrosive reinforcements to concrete
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
This study aimed to assess the impact of waterborne pre-dispersed multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at a concentration of 0.2 wt % on the bond strength between concrete and non-corrosive reinforcements, including stainless ...
Ambient and Heat-Cured Geopolymer Composites: Mix Design Optimization and Life Cycle Assessment
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2022 , Article)
The feasibility of producing sustainable cement-free composites and its environmental impact were investigated in this research. Experimental parametric evaluation was carried out in this regard to explore the optimum mix ...
Novel surface-treatment for bottom ash from municipal solid waste incineration to reduce the heavy metals leachability for a sustainable environment
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Unconventional treatments can provide a modification to convert ash waste into valuable materials that can be used in various applications. This study focuses on bottom ash (BA) collected from a local incineration plant ...
Thermal behavior and post-heating fracture characteristics of polypropylene microfiber-reinforced geopolymer binders
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
This paper investigated the post-heating behavior of fly ash-based geopolymer binders reinforced with polypropylene (PP) microfibers. Geopolymer binders with different fiber contents including 0%, 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% by ...
Thermophysical Characterization of Paraffins versus Temperature for Thermal Energy Storage
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Latent heat storage systems (LHSS), using solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs), are attracting growing interest in many applications. The determination of the thermophysical properties of PCMs is crucial for selecting ...
Interfacial Electronic Interactions within the Pd-CeO2/Carbon Onions Define the Efficient Electrocatalytic Ethanol Oxidation Reaction in Alkaline Electrolytes
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American Chemical Society (ACS)
, 2024 , Article)
Porous Pd-based electrocatalysts are promising materials for alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells (ADEFCs) and ethanol sensors in the development of renewable energy and point-of-contact ethanol sensor test kits for drunk ...