Tissue conditioners are temporary lining materials applied to dentures to soothe and cushion inflamed or traumatized oral tissues, typically resulting from ill-fitting dentures. This laboratory study aimed to evaluate the physicomechanical properties...
This study examines how the chemical composition of ultramafic and mafic rocks effects their physicomechanical properties and therefore how influences the concrete strength of the produced concrete specimens. For this scope, ultramafic (Group I) and...
For paddy-upland rotation areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the paddy soil has undesired physico-mechanical properties of tillage during the dry season. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of soil bulk dens...
Greece is considered amongst the world’s top marble producers in the global carbonate ornamental stone market. Selected Greek carbonate ornamental stones considered in our study suite are characterized by their distinctive and in some cases uni...
The article studies the effect of polynorbornene (PNB) in the composition of PNB with Norman 747 LV plasticizer (RC) on the curing characteristics of the rubber compound and the physico-mechanical, dynamic, dielectric properties and the thermal behav...
The article studies the influence of chlorosulfonated polyethylene CSM 40 as a compatibilizer on the curing characteristics of the rubber compound, dynamic mechanical analysis, morphology, physico-mechanical and performance properties of vulcanized r...
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is one of the oldest annual fiber crops cultivated throughout human history. Addressing the challenges encountered during the harvesting of hemp for seed and fiber purposes requires further investigation. Studies are also ne...
Date palm leaves have been diachronically applied in building materials in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, so as to enhance specific properties, such as volume stability and strength. This research work concerns an experimental study...
The natural hydrophilic property of leather makes it a possible growing substrate for microorganisms. Microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds frequently grow on shoe lining leather, causing skin diseases, unpleasant odors, and discomfort f...
Wide varieties of igneous rocks are extensively utilized as stones for decoration purposes and as a potential source for building. With the use of petrological (mineralogical and chemical) and physico-mechanical analyses, the current work accurately...
Wood fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites (WFRPCs) were used as a filament to manufacture the unidirectional WFRPC components by means of fused deposition modeling (FDM). The physico-mechanical properties of the WFRPC components printed...
This study investigated the effectiveness of heat-treated wood particles for improving the physico-mechanical properties and creep performance of wood/recycled-HDPE composites. The results reveal that the composites with heat-treated wood particles h...
In this paper, low-temperature extrusion of ground tire rubber was performed as a pro-ecological waste tires recycling method. During this process, ground tire rubber was modified with constant content of dicumyl peroxide and a variable amount of ela...
In this study, various wood material sources were used for the manufacture of wood-polymer composites (WPC). The materials were categorised as virgin wood particles (VWP), reprocessed WPC particles (RWP) and recycled thermoset composite particles (RC...
This paper investigates the effect of alteration on the physicomechanical properties of igneous rocks used as aggregates, from various areas from Greece. The studied lithologies include serpentinized dunites, serpentinized harzburgites, serpentinized...
Hydrogels are homogeneous three-dimensional polymeric networks capable of holding large amounts of water and are widely used in topical formulations. Herein, the physicomechanical, rheological, bioadhesive, and drug-release properties of hydrogels co...
The principal difficulty in studying the physico-mechanical and filtration-capacity properties of coals and host rocks under laboratory conditions using core samples lies in reproducing natural thermodynamic conditions characteristic of in situ depth...
Developing bioequivalent (BE) generic products of complex dosage forms like intravitreal implants (IVIs) of corticosteroids such as dexamethasone prepared using hot-melt extrusion (HME), based on biodegradable poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polym...
This study investigates how the petrographic features of Klepa Nafpaktias sandstones affect their behavior in construction applications such as concrete, in environmental applications such as energy storage as well as whether they are suitable for th...
New ceramic formulations based on scheelite tailing were developed, and their potential in the ceramic industry was evaluated. Green bodies with different contents of scheelite tailing (0–8 wt%) were sintered (1150 °C, 1200 °C, and 1250...
This study deals with the reuse of sugarcane bagasse in adobes in order to improve their physicomechanical properties. Mineralogical and geotechnical characterization of the soil used shows that it is composed of quartz, kaolinite and goethite and is...
Skin wounds, due to their high vulnerability to infections, represent a significant public health issue. These wounds are not only disabling but also entail costly treatments and slow recovery. Consequently, it is crucial to implement new treatments...
Conventional polyurethane (PU) synthesis is associated with environmental and health concerns due to the use of toxic isocyanates. In recent years, the development of non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) has emerged as a sustainable alternative to co...
Traces of potential contact from a perpetrator for evidence are one of the most frequently secured groups of evidence during the examination of the crime scene and during the examination of material in forensic laboratories. By far the most common wa...
Valeriana officinalis L. (Valerianaceae) is one of the most widely used plants for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Usually dry plant extracts, including V. officinalis, are hygroscopic materials with poor physico-mechanical properties that can...
In this study, four kinds of lignocellulosic fibers (LFs), namely, those from Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata), Taiwan red pine (Pinus taiwanensis), India-charcoal trema (Trema orientalis) and makino bamboo (Phyllostachys makinoi), were selected...
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) stands out as a promising approach within the realm of additive manufacturing, particularly for the synthesis of CNT-AlSi10Mg nanocomposites. This review delves into a thorough exploration of the transformation in micr...
Temperature changes have significant effects on rock properties. The changes in properties vary for different rocks with different temperature ranges. Granite is an igneous type of rock that is common in India and is frequently used for construction...
Electrospun microfibers are emerging as one of the advanced wound dressing materials for acute and/or chronic wounds, especially with their ability to carry drugs and excipients at a high loading while being able to deliver them in a controlled manne...
This study aimed to formulate and characterize experimental dental adhesives charged with different concentrations of nanofillers. Different concentrations (0, 7.5 wt%, and 15 wt%) of nanosized silica (50 nm) were added to the bond of a two-bottle ex...
Gypsum (GPS) has great potential for structural fire protection and is increasingly used in construction due to its high-water retention and purity. However, many researchers aim to improve its physical and mechanical properties by adding other organ...
In this study, 50% iron ore tailings (IOTs) were used to prepare the cemented mortar at low economic costs and with great environmental benefits. Basalt fiber (BF) and polyacrylonitrile fiber (PANF) were added to the tailing mortar to improve the com...
This study presents the results of investigations into the properties of a composite made from the commercial biopolymer with varying concentrations of ground coffee husks (CH) at 10, 30, and 50 wt%. Thermal, thermomechanical, physical, and mechanica...
The inclusion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into metallic systems has been the main focus of recent literature. The aim behind this approach has been the development of a new property or improvement of an inferior one in CNT-dispersed metal matrix nanoc...
An epoxy resin modified with polysulfone (PSU) and active diluent furfuryl glycidyl ether (FGE) was studied. Triethanolaminotitanate (TEAT) and iso-methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride (iso-MTHPA) were used as curing agents. It is shown that during the...
Aggregates are essential in the production of composite building materials and their properties and characteristics influence the performance of these materials in use. Nevertheless, despite the existence of several standardized and other methods for...
The aim of the present study is to link the thermal expansion, spectral reflectance, and physico-mechanical aspects of different types of commercial granitic rocks with their mineralogical and chemical composition. The granitic rock types were charac...
This study focuses on the use of petrology as a useful tool in construction applications (i.e., concrete). More specifically, this study investigates how the petrogenetic characteristics of ultramafic rocks derived from ophiolite complexes (Veria&nda...
The research hypothesis was that adjusting the content of the quaternary ammonium urethane dimethacrylate monomer bearing an N-dodecyl substituent (QAUDMA-12) would yield dental matrices with high antimicrobial activity, good biocompatibility, and fa...
The bio-fabrication of sustainable mycelium-based composites (MBCs) from renewable plant by-products offers a promising approach to reducing resource depletion and supporting the transition to a circular economy. In this research, MBCs were obtained...
The present study considers the samples of an Ti-6Al-4V alloy obtained by selective laser melting with the addition of a 10% Cu-Al powder mixture. The microstructure, elemental composition and phase composition, as well as the physico-chemical proper...
Wood-based products usually have serious limitations concerning contact with water, both because wood is a hygroscopic material and because the commonly used binder has low moisture resistance. This paper studies the effect of panel moisture content...
In this work, 35Fe30Cr20Ni10Mo5W (wt.%) and 30Fe30Cr20Ni10Mo10W (wt.%) high-entropy alloys were fabricated using a powder metallurgy route. Powder mixtures for a hot-pressure process were obtained by the mixing and mechanical alloying of elemental po...
The Lower Globigerina Limestone Member, the oldest member of the Globigerina Limestone Formation, outcrops over most of the Maltese archipelago, notably Malta. It has provided the islands’ main building material since the Neolithic period. This paper...
The purpose of this study is to compare the characteristics of wood–plastic composites (WPCs) made of polypropylene (PP) and wood fibers (WFs) from discarded stems, branches, and roots of pomelo trees. The results show that the WPCs made of 30–60 mes...
Gypsum, from either nature or industrial by-products, can be a lower-cost and cleaner alternative binder to Portland cement used in construction projects, such as affordable housing in developing countries. Although various building products have suc...
In this work, the impact of ErF3 submicroparticles on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the A359 alloy was studied. ErF3 particles provided a homogeneous structure in castings produced via the casting method. The modifying effect of ErF...
In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the durability of building materials, including those based on cementitious binders. Important aspects of durability include the increase of the strength of the cement matrix and enhancement of m...
The requirements related to reducing the carbon footprint of cement production have directed the attention of researchers to the use of waste materials such as blast-furnace slag or fly ashes, either as a partial replacement for cement clinker or in...
This study explored the feasibility of fabricating fire-retardant strandboard with low mechanical properties deterioration to the physico-mechanical properties. A hybrid fire-retardant system of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and 1,3,5-tris(2,3-dibromo...
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