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Effect of barrier plasma pre-treatment on polyester films and their adhesive properties on oak wood
( North Carolina State University , 2016 , Article)A barrier plasma, created at atmospheric pressure, was used to improve the surface and adhesive properties of polyester (PES) film with respect to wood using polyurethane adhesives. The modification of PES film surfaces ... -
Effects of flow on scales formation in a CO2saturated brine environment
( Electrochemical Society Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)A significant amount of literature exists demonstrating the effect of CO2 on corrosion scale formation under non-flow conditions. However, literature available on the effects of flow on the nature and protectivity of ... -
Acrylic acid plasma treatment of polypropylene nonwoven fabric [Włókniny polipropylenowe poddane obróbce plazmowej z zastosowaniem kwasu akrylowego]
( Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres , 2016 , Article)Nowadays hydrogel materials are being used in medical practice for wound dressing purposes. Hydrogel/textile composites can be formed to increase the mechanical strength and handling capability of hydrogel materials. ... -
Carbonyl iron coated with a sulfobetaine moiety as a biocompatible system and the magnetorheological performance of its silicone oil suspensions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)In this study, surface modification of carbonyl iron (CI) particles with sulfobetaine moieties (SBE) was performed by the silanization of activated CI to form stable CI-SBE particles. The modification led to a significant ... -
Optimization and Prediction of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Graphene/LLDPE Nanocomposites by Using Artificial Neural Networks
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2016 , Article)The focus of this work is to develop the knowledge of prediction of the physical and chemical properties of processed linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/graphene nanoplatelets composites. Composites made from LLDPE ... -
Surface functionalization of natural lignin isolated from: Aloe barbadensis Miller biomass by atom transfer radical polymerization for enhanced anticancer efficacy
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)Lignin (LIG), one of the major natural polymers in the biomass is widely used for various industrial and biomedical applications, mainly in its modified form of grafted lignin. The present study focuses on the isolation ... -
Figure of merit comparison of PP-based electret and PVDF-based piezoelectric polymer energy harvesters
( SPIE , 2016 , Conference Paper)The harvesting of mechanical strain and kinetic energy has received great attention over the past two decades in order to power wireless electronic components such as those used in passive and active monitoring applications. ... -
Copper oxide nanoparticles in an epoxy network: Microstructure, chain confinement and mechanical behaviour
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)Copper oxide nanoparticles (nCOPs) having octahedral morphology, synthesized through hydrazine reduction reaction were employed to formulate an epoxy based novel nanocomposite. The synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles ... -
Effect of two types of graphene nanoplatelets on the physico-mechanical properties of linear low-density polyethylene composites
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2016 , Article)The influence of two types of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the physico-mechanical properties of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) was investigated. The addition of these two types of GNPs - designated as grades ... -
A mixed iron–manganese based pyrophosphate cathode, Na2Fe0.5Mn0.5P2O7, for rechargeable sodium ion batteries
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)The development of secondary batteries based on abundant and cheap elements is vital. Among various alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are promising due to the abundant resources ... -
Synthesis, characterization and applications of electroless Ni-B coatings-A review
( Electrochemical Science Group , 2016 , Article Review)Electroless nickel coating process has experienced remarkable modifications since its invention by Branner and Riddell in 1946. This process has proven to be very useful for applying uniform, hard, wear resistant coatings ... -
Integration of the inexpensive CuNWs based transparent counter electrode with dye sensitized photo sensors
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)We demonstrate, a newly developed, inexpensive transparent conducting electrode (TCE) based on copper nanowires (CuNWs) combined with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate ... -
Corrosion behavior of API X-80 steel in hydrogen sulfide environment at different temperatures
( National Assoc. of Corrosion Engineers International , 2016 , Conference Paper)The electrochemical behavior of API X-80 steel materials in 3.5% wt. of NaCI solution containing different concentration of H2S at different temperatures was studied. Potendiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance ... -
The effect of sliding speed on the wear of steel-tool steel pairs
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This study examines the effect of sliding speed and surface temperature on the wear behavior of an unlubricated mild steel-tool steel contact pair using the pin-on-disc test. The operating conditions and contact pair are ... -
Electroactive and Optically Adaptive Bionanocomposite for Reconfigurable Microlens
( American Chemical Society , 2016 , Article)This paper introduces an electroactive bionanocomposite based on poly(diethylene glycol adipate) (PDEGA) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). The bionanocomposites were made using CNCs extracted from cotton and by optimizing ... -
Neutron diffraction studies of the Na-ion battery electrode materials NaCoCr2(PO4)3, NaNiCr2(PO4)3, and Na2Ni2Cr(PO4)3
( Academic Press Inc. , 2016 , Article)The new compounds NaCoCr2(PO4)3, NaNiCr2(PO4)3, and Na2Ni2Cr(PO4)3 were synthesized by sol-gel method and their crystal structures were determined by using neutron powder diffraction data. These compounds were characterized ... -
Flexible oil sensors based on multiwalled carbon nanotube-filled isoprene elastomer composites
( Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society , 2016 , Article)Oil Spills Due To Either Accidents Or Deliberate Oily Discharges Cause Severe Pollution And Can Be Thwarted If Proper Detection Facilities Are Applied. This Article Reports New Flexible Oil Sensor Capabilities Of Three ... -
Simple, Reversible, and Fast Modulation in Superwettability, Gradient, and Adsorption by Counterion Exchange on Self-Assembled Monolayer
( American Chemical Society , 2016 , Article)A simple fabrication method for preparation of surfaces able to switch from superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic state in a reversible and fast way is described. A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) consisting of quaternary ... -
Containers' for self-healing epoxy composites and coating : Trends and advances
( BME-PT and GTE , 2016 , Article)The introduction of self-healing functionality into epoxy matrix is an important and challenging topic. Various micro/nano containers loaded self-healing agents are developed and incorporated into epoxy matrix to impart ... -
Eco-Friendly Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials from Flexible Reduced Graphene Oxide Filled Polycaprolactone/Polyaniline Nanocomposites
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)Hybrid nanocomposites have the unique ability of enhancing material properties due to the existing synergistic effect of the fillers. In this study, the authors report such an eco-friendly hybrid nanocomposite comprising ...
