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View article: 3D-Printed hBN-PLA Composite Battery Case for Enhanced Passive Thermal Management in Li-Ion Module
3D-Printed hBN-PLA Composite Battery Case for Enhanced Passive Thermal Management in Li-Ion Module Open
In this study, a battery case was developed using a 3D (three dimensional)-printed composite of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) and polylactic acid (PLA) to enhance the thermal performance of lithium-ion battery (LiB) modules. A 10 wt.% amou…
View article: Water Sorption and Water Solubility of Digitally Fabricated Denture Base Materials
Water Sorption and Water Solubility of Digitally Fabricated Denture Base Materials Open
(1) Background: Digitally fabricated denture base materials are increasingly used in everyday clinical practice, but scientific data on their properties is limited, especially regarding water sorption and water solubility. Water absorbed i…
View article: Hamstring Tendon Grafts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Effect of a 180° Twist Angle on Tensile Properties
Hamstring Tendon Grafts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Effect of a 180° Twist Angle on Tensile Properties Open
Background: Evidence regarding the effects of twisting hamstring tendons on graft properties in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains controversial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of a 180° twis…
View article: Evaluation of Microhardness and Compressive Strength of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Modified by Addition of Short Glass Fibers and Shredded Polyglycolic Acid Sutures
Evaluation of Microhardness and Compressive Strength of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Modified by Addition of Short Glass Fibers and Shredded Polyglycolic Acid Sutures Open
The purpose of this study was to test the microhardness and compressive strength of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) modified by the addition of short glass fibers (SGFs) and shredded polyglycolic acid (PGA) sutures. Encapsulated MTA (MM-M…
View article: Effect of annealing on tensile properties of carbon fiber reinforced PA 6 manufactured by fused deposition modeling
Effect of annealing on tensile properties of carbon fiber reinforced PA 6 manufactured by fused deposition modeling Open
Development of fiber reinforced filaments for fused deposition modeling - FDM shifted this technology application towards load carrying applications. For polymer materials reinforced with carbon fibers, it is important to carry out anneali…
View article: Zero Waste Concept in Production of PLA Biocomposites Reinforced with Fibers Derived from Wild Plant (Spartium junceum L.) and Energy Crop (Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby)
Zero Waste Concept in Production of PLA Biocomposites Reinforced with Fibers Derived from Wild Plant (Spartium junceum L.) and Energy Crop (Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby) Open
This research follows the principles of circular economy through the zero waste concept and cascade approach performed in two steps. Our paper focuses on the first step and explores the characteristics of developed biocomposite materials m…
View article: Influence of Coir Fibre Preparation on Mechanical Properties of Coir Fibre/Epoxy Resin Composites
Influence of Coir Fibre Preparation on Mechanical Properties of Coir Fibre/Epoxy Resin Composites Open
Polymer composites have been utilized across various industries, especially in transportation, for many years. With a growing emphasis on sustainable production resources, the industry increasingly favours composite materials reinforced wi…
View article: The effect of ageing on the tensile properties of greenhouses nets
The effect of ageing on the tensile properties of greenhouses nets Open
Providing good protection for cultivated plants against weather conditions like hail, frost, and wind, as well as from animals like birds, insects, and wild boars, is important for enhancing plant growth and improving both production and q…
View article: Optimization of the FDM Processing Parameters on the Compressive Properties of ABS Objects for the Production of High-Heeled Shoes
Optimization of the FDM Processing Parameters on the Compressive Properties of ABS Objects for the Production of High-Heeled Shoes Open
The influence of 3D printing parameters on compressive properties is an important factor in the application of additive manufacturing processes for products subjected to compressive loads in use. In this study, the compressive strength and…
View article: The Influence of Contemporary Denture Base Fabrication Methods on Residual Monomer Content, Flexural Strength and Microhardness
The Influence of Contemporary Denture Base Fabrication Methods on Residual Monomer Content, Flexural Strength and Microhardness Open
(1) Background: Digital technologies are available for denture base fabrication, but there is a lack of scientific data on the mechanical and chemical properties of the materials produced in this way. Therefore, the aim of this study was t…
View article: Impact of Part Positioning along Chamber Z-Axis and Processing Parameters in Selective Laser Sintering on Polyamide Properties
Impact of Part Positioning along Chamber Z-Axis and Processing Parameters in Selective Laser Sintering on Polyamide Properties Open
Additive manufacturing procedures are being increasingly developed, from prototyping to finished functional products. However, their rapid development also brings along the testing of properties with different manufacturing parameters. In …
View article: The influence of aging on the viscoelastic behavior of plastic films
The influence of aging on the viscoelastic behavior of plastic films Open
When growing plants, it is important to ensure good protection from weather conditions (hail, frost, wind…) and from animals (birds, insects, wild pigs…) to improve plant growth and increase production and quality. For this reason, plants …
View article: Optimization of injection molding parameters for thermoplastic composter bottom
Optimization of injection molding parameters for thermoplastic composter bottom Open
Decomposition of organic matter is sensitive to air flow, humidity and temperature, thus appropriate conditions are needed for effective composting which are achieved through a correct composter design. The paper focuses on a simulation an…
View article: Optimization of Thermal Conductivity and Tensile Properties of High-Density Polyethylene by Addition of Expanded Graphite and Boron Nitride
Optimization of Thermal Conductivity and Tensile Properties of High-Density Polyethylene by Addition of Expanded Graphite and Boron Nitride Open
Due to its mechanical, rheological, and chemical properties, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is commonly used as a material for producing the pipes for transport of various media. Low thermal conductivity (0.4 W/mK) narrows down the usage…
View article: Influence of Ageing on Optical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Agricultural Films
Influence of Ageing on Optical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Agricultural Films Open
Plastic films utilized as greenhouse coverings play a vital role in safeguarding plantations from diverse weather conditions like sunlight, rain, hail, and wind. It is essential for these films to preserve their properties even after exten…
View article: Evaluation of compost quality after composting in laboratory and real-life conditions
Evaluation of compost quality after composting in laboratory and real-life conditions Open
Evaluation of compost quality after composting in laboratory and real-life conditions - compost analysis methodology
View article: Tensile Bond Strength between Different Denture Base Materials and Soft Denture Liners
Tensile Bond Strength between Different Denture Base Materials and Soft Denture Liners Open
(1) Background: Various materials are available for CAD-CAM denture base fabrication, for both additive and subtractive manufacturing. However, little has been reported on bond strength to soft denture liners. Therefore, the aim of this st…
View article: FEA analysis and optical measurement of city bus composite floor structure
FEA analysis and optical measurement of city bus composite floor structure Open
Polymer composites have various application in automotive industry. Achieving vehicle efficiency in public transportation, among other goals, is often done by lightweight materials like fibre reinforced plastics as structural elements of t…
View article: Influence of Infill Pattern on 3D-Printed Parts Compression Strength
Influence of Infill Pattern on 3D-Printed Parts Compression Strength Open
Article presents analysis of the influence of infill pattern on 3D printed parts compression properties. Most of the researches from this field covered tensile 3D-printed parts properties, but for some applications compression mechanical p…
View article: Influence of Atmospheric Conditions on Mechanical Properties of Polyamide with Different Content of Recycled Material in Selective Laser Sintering
Influence of Atmospheric Conditions on Mechanical Properties of Polyamide with Different Content of Recycled Material in Selective Laser Sintering Open
The price of material is an important factor when selecting the additive polymer procedure. In selective laser sintering (SLS), the price can be reduced by the recycling of material, i.e., with different shares of original and recycled mat…
View article: General Process Workflow in Additive Manufacturing
General Process Workflow in Additive Manufacturing Open
In this chapter, general workflow in Additive Manufacturing process is shown, from preprocessing activities that include preparing appropriate CAD model, selecting required STL file resolution, up to setting processing parameters for AM pr…
View article: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Open
What is Additive ManufacturingModern markets place increasingly stringent requirements on development and production processes.Besides the requirements to improve product quality and the level of flexibility in development and production, …
View article: Compressive Strength of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement Modified with TiO2 Nano-Powder and Marine-Derived HAp Micro-Powder
Compressive Strength of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement Modified with TiO2 Nano-Powder and Marine-Derived HAp Micro-Powder Open
The aim of this research was to investigate the compressive strength (CS), breaking strength (BS), and compressive modulus (CM) of conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) modified with TiO2 nano particles, marine-derived hydroxyapatite (md…
View article: Influence of Home Composting on Tensile Properties of Commercial Biodegradable Plastic Films
Influence of Home Composting on Tensile Properties of Commercial Biodegradable Plastic Films Open
In recent years biodegradable plastic films have been increasingly used for various purposes, most often as grocery bags and for collecting bio-waste. Typically, the biodegradation of these films should take place in industrial compost fac…
View article: Repeatability and Reproducibility Assessment of a PolyJet Technology Using X-ray Computed Tomography
Repeatability and Reproducibility Assessment of a PolyJet Technology Using X-ray Computed Tomography Open
From the very start of their use until today, processes in Additive Manufacturing (AM) have found a way to grow from prototype production to individual and small-series production. Improvements in machinery, materials and other challenges …
View article: Mechanical Properties of Glass Ionomer Cements after Incorporation of Marine Derived Hydroxyapatite
Mechanical Properties of Glass Ionomer Cements after Incorporation of Marine Derived Hydroxyapatite Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the incorporation of hydroxyapatite (HA) derived from cuttlefish bone on the mechanical properties of glass ionomer cements (GIC). Fuji II LC and Fuji IX GP Extra (GC Corporation, To…
View article: Influence of Polymer Composites and Memory Foam on Energy Absorption in Vehicle Application
Influence of Polymer Composites and Memory Foam on Energy Absorption in Vehicle Application Open
The automotive industry is one of the biggest consumers of polymer composites. Aside from good mechanical properties, polymer composites have low mass, which positively affects the overall vehicle weight reduction and improves energy effic…
View article: Influence of orientation on mechanical properties in fused deposition modelling
Influence of orientation on mechanical properties in fused deposition modelling Open
In the footwear industry, increasing attention is paid to design-shaped heels. But that design involves production of the complicated geometry, personalised heels (i.g. small series), light weight heels and if possible cheap production. Te…
View article: Microreactor Production by PolyJet Matrix 3D-Printing Technology
Microreactor Production by PolyJet Matrix 3D-Printing Technology Open
This work investigates the methodology of producing a 3D-printed microreactor from the acrylic resin by PolyJet Matrix process. The PolyJet Matrix technology employs different materials or their combinations to generate 3D-printed structur…
View article: Influence of Processing Parameters on Tensile Properties of SLS Polymer Product
Influence of Processing Parameters on Tensile Properties of SLS Polymer Product Open
Polymer products manufactured by additive processes are today increasingly flooding the market. Given that they have broad application ranging from various consumer products to medicine and automotive industry, the products must satisfy ce…