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Clay/Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
This chapter describes the main strategies for designing clay nanocomposites of the most investigated inherently conductive polymers, namely, polypyrrole, polyaniline, and polythiophenes including poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) ...
Community-based adaptation to climate change in Egypt-status quo and future policies
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Springer
, 2017 , Book chapter)
For many of Egypt's communities, climate change represent an increasing threat to development and livelihoods that remains underrepresented in terms of policies and strategies. The vulnerability of communities in agricultural ...
Role of Qat chewing and mate consumption in human oral carcinogenesis
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Springer International Publishing
, 2017 , Book chapter)
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Gas Processing Technology-Treatment and Utilization
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Book chapter)
The term natural gas refers to hydrocarbon-rich gas; it is a gaseous fossil fuel that is found in oil fields, natural gas fields, and coal beds (Carroll, 2010; Speight, 2007). Natural gas is colorless, shapeless, and ...
Introduction of Biopolymer Composites: What to do in Electronics?
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
Environment friendly, biodegradable and nontoxic materials especially from renewable resources are attaining great levels of attention nowadays. Biopolymers contribute a very significant division of materials through which ...
Recycling of polymer-polymer composites
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Book chapter)
Polymers are inexpensive, lightweight, and durable materials derived from the petroleum industry that are easily molded into a variety of commodities that are used in a wide range of applications. Consequently, polymer ...
Expatriate mobility, firm recruitment and local context: Skilled international migration to the rapidly globalizing city of Dubai.
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Routledge
, 2017 , Book chapter)
About the Book
In today’s global knowledge economy, competition for the best and brightest workers has intensified. Highly skilled workers are an asset to companies, knowledge institutions, cities, and regions as they ...
Structural properties of rice husk and its polymer matrix composites: An overview
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
There has been enormous interest in natural fiber application as reinforcing filler due to the interests in renewable raw materials and more environmentally friendly and sustainable resources. Rice husk (RH), a natural ...
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 ...
Electrical Conductivity Behavior of Biopolymer Composites
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
Interest in the study of biopolymer system has been continuously growing as a result of a variety of promising applications such as in electronics, medicine, food packaging, bioplastics, and coating. Characteristics such ...