Paula González Seligra、Melisa Lamanna、Lucía Famá2015-04-18Polymer Composites
Films based on polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) were developed after using an excellent methodology to ensure an optimum dispersion of the filler in the matrix. The functionalization of MWCNT was carried out through a Fenton reaction to generate hydroxyl (OH) and carboxyl (CO…
Polymer Nanocomposites and Propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
A. P. Sorochak、Pavlo Maruschak、Olegas Prentkovskis2015-04-18Transport and Telecommunication Journal
Abstract The main regularities in fatigue fracture of the railway axle material - the OSL steel - are found in this paper. Micromechanisms of fatigue crack propagation are described and systematized, and a physical-mechanical interpretation of the relief morphology at different stages of crack propagation is proposed…
Fatigue and fracture mechanicsEngineering Diagnostics and ReliabilityMaterial Properties and Failure Mechanisms
Jeannine Bonilla Lagos、Nívea Maria Vicentini、R.M. Cortez dos Santos 等 5 位作者2015-04-18International Journal of Food Studies
The influence of plasticizer type (glycerol and sorbitol), its content (starch:plasticizer ratio of 1:0.15; 1:0.20; 1:0.25 and 1:0.30) and the relative humidity conditions (43, 58, 75 and 85%) on the mechanical properties of cassava starch films was studied. Both plasticizers seemed to integrate homogeneously in the f…
Nanocomposite Films for Food Packagingbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Chao Liu、Hongxia Yan、Lingxia Yuan 等 5 位作者2015-04-18Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry
ABSTRACT In this article, cyanuric chloride (CC) and hexamethylenediamine (HMD) as raw material, the grafting of hyperbranched polytriazine onto reduced graphene oxide surface (HBP‐RGO) was achieved by the repeated nucleophilic substitution between chlorine groups of CC and amino groups of HMD, respectively. The Fouri…
Graphene research and applicationsConducting polymers and applicationsGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications
Seyed Vahid Ebadi、Aref Fakhrali、Ali Akbar Gharehaghaji 等 5 位作者2015-04-18Polymer Composites
In this research, nanocomposite nanofibrous webs of poly(acrylic acid) (PAA)/multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were obtained via electrospinning. The effect of MWNTs concentration on the morphology and mechanical properties of PAA/MWNTs nanofibers was investigated by changing the MWNTs content from 0 to 5 wt%. The…
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Shiwei Chen、Xuchen Lu、Zhimin Zhang 等 5 位作者2015-04-18Polymer Composites
The poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/reactive montmorillonite nanocomposites were prepared by emulsion polymerization. The double bonds were introduced to both the surfaces and interlayers of the montmorillonites to obtain the reactive montmorillonites. The structure of the nanocomposites measured by wide angle X‐ray…
Polymer Nanocomposites and Propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation
Nagarjuna Reddy Paluvai、Smita Mohanty、Sanjay K. Nayak2015-04-18Polymer Composites
This study examined the dynamic mechanical properties of sisal fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester (UP) toughened epoxy nanocomposites. The chemical structures changes in Epoxy, UP and UP toughened epoxy (Epoxy/UP) systems were characterized by Proton Nuclear magnetic resonance ( 1 HNMR) spectroscopy. The morpholog…
Polymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesTribology and Wear Analysis
Tanima Chowdhury、Madhusweta Das2015-04-18International Journal of Food Studies
<p>The last two decades have seen attempts to replace non biodegradable, synthetic food packaging films with alternatives made from biopolymers. The objective of the present work was to evaluate sensory quality of tea leaf and culinary tastemaker powder when sealed in pouches based on starch films. Films…
Meat and Animal Product QualityNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingSensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
Chunnian Chen、Wei Fan、Qi Zhang 等 6 位作者2015-04-18Journal of Applied Polymer Science
ABSTRACT A Cabbage like polyaniline@hydroquinone composite microsphere was synthesized using in situ polymerization and the electrochemical performance was investigated. The core template, p‐benzoquinone, is demonstrated working as an oxidizing agent for the in situ polymerization of PANI, and to be reduced to 1, 4‐hy…
Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationElectrochemical sensors and biosensorsConducting polymers and applications
Oğuzhan Gündüz、Mehmet Yetmez、Maria Sönmez 等 8 位作者2015-04-18Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Mesoporous materials synthesized in the presence of templates, are commonly used for environment and medical applications. Due to the properties it holds, mesoporous silica nanoparticles is an excellent material for use in medical field, biomaterials, active principles delivery systems, enzyme immobilization and imagi…
Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsMesoporous Materials and Catalysis
Pakiza Begum、Pranjal Gogoi、Bhupesh Kumar Mishra 等 4 位作者2015-04-18International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
Density functional theory (DFT) calculations within the framework of generalized gradient approximation have been used to systematically investigate the adsorption of nitric oxide (NO) molecule on neutral, cationic, and anionic Pd n ( n = 1–5) clusters. NO coordinate to one Pd atom of the cluster by the end‐on mode, w…
Advanced Chemical Physics StudiesZnO doping and propertiesCatalytic Processes in Materials Science
Roxana Cristina Popescu、Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu2015-04-18Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
The attention for gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has recently grown, especially regarding its applications in biomedicine, like cancer treatment and immunization by nano-vaccines. The interest for this type of nanoparticles is given by their ability to penetrate blood vessels and tissue barriers and to be targeted to a sp…
Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryMachine Learning in Materials ScienceNanomaterials for catalytic reactions
Corina Silvia Pop、Mohamed. Hussien、Marcela Popa 等 11 位作者2015-04-18Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
The spectacular progress of research in the nanotechnology field led to the achievement of important knowledge of materials at the atomic and molecular scale and the extent of the use of nanoparticles in the design of medical products, ecological processes, cosmetics and other biotechnological applications. One of the…
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsLaser-Ablation Synthesis of NanoparticlesThallium and Germanium Studies
Jakub Kupecki、Janusz Jewulski、Konrad Motyliński2015-04-18International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Paper presents parametric evaluation of a modified design of a conceptual micro-combined heat and power unit (micro-CHP) with solid oxide fuel cells. The system incorporates oxygen transport membranes to supply high purity oxygen for post-combustion of lean fuel leaving the SOFC stack. The concentrations of CO2 in the…
Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsCatalysts for Methane Reforming
Chuanqiang Li、Daokui Xu、Tingting Zu 等 5 位作者2015-04-18Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
The serrated phenomena of the quasicrystalline phase reinforced Mg–4%Li–6%Zn–1.2%Y alloy after the extrusion, solid solution treatment and aged treatment have been investigated at different temperatures. The result shows that when the temperature is above 100 °C, the serrated phenomenon becomes weak and all the serrat…
Magnesium Alloys: Properties and ApplicationsAluminum Alloy Microstructure PropertiesAluminum Alloys Composites Properties
Paul Cătălin Balaure、Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu2015-04-18Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
The article is an up-to-date review of the state-of-the art in the challenging field of smart synthetic polymer nanocarriers, presenting the most relevant achievements in the area, with a special emphasis on the outstanding potential of these nanovehicles to be used as multifunctional devices capable to deliver their…
Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliverySupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsDendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymers
Fuzhong Wang、Lawrence T. Drzal、Yan Qin 等 4 位作者2015-04-18Polymer Composites
A new processing method was developed to fabricate nanocomposites with a high concentration of multilayer graphene (MLG) in a highly oriented morphology. MLG was first dispersed in a water‐based solution with the aid of polyethylenimine. A thin MLG film (paper) having highly in‐plane aligned platelets was produced by…
Graphene research and applicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsDielectric materials and actuators
Sunyoung Park、Jiwoong Chung、Benjamin P. Colman 等 9 位作者2015-04-18Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Although sediment is generally considered to be the major sink for nanomaterials in aquatic environments, few studies have addressed the ecotoxicity of nanomaterials in the presence of sediment. In the present study, the ecotoxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with a range of organic coatings was examined in a fre…
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionHeavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Canan Esma Yeniova Erpek、Güralp Özkoç、Ülkü Yilmazer2015-04-18Polymer Composites
The objective of this study is processing and characterization of Halloysite nanotube (HNT)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanocomposites. As HNT filler, a domestic source was used (ESAN HNT). The results obtained from this HNT were compared with a well‐known reference HNT (Nanoclay HNT). To achieve the desired physical prop…
biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesClay minerals and soil interactionsTherapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
Niclas Ånmark、Thomas Björk、Anna Ganea 等 7 位作者2015-04-18Wear
This work reports on hard part turning of carburizing steels using a PCBN cutting tool in fine machining. Emphasis is on the link between composition of the inclusions in work material and wear mechanisms of the cutting tool. A Ca-treated machinability improved 20NiCrMo steel was included together with three other car…
Advanced machining processes and optimizationMetal and Thin Film MechanicsMetal Alloys Wear and Properties