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View article: Creating a Community of Scholars for Large Applied Research Contracts in an Academic Infrastructure
Creating a Community of Scholars for Large Applied Research Contracts in an Academic Infrastructure Open
Large applied research contracts are attractive to universities.They increase the research expenditures and research portfolio, leading to substantial external funding, and to higher research rankings via peer comparisons.These external re…
View article: Graphene quantum dots/cellulose nanocrystal inclusion complex for enhancing the physical and thermal properties of HDPE polymer matrix
Graphene quantum dots/cellulose nanocrystal inclusion complex for enhancing the physical and thermal properties of HDPE polymer matrix Open
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are desirable material due to universal accessibility, and superior mechanical properties. A major challenge is non-uniform dispersion of CNC in the hydrophobic matrices due to their tendency to agglomerate. A …
View article: Experimental statistical modeling of tensile properties and flexural stiffness of recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) thermoplastic using response surface methodology (RSM)
Experimental statistical modeling of tensile properties and flexural stiffness of recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) thermoplastic using response surface methodology (RSM) Open
The widespread use of thermoplastic polymer products, particularly high-density polyethylene (HDPE), in daily consumer goods has led to the generation and accumulation of large amounts of plastic waste. This waste poses a significant threa…
View article: Design of Experiment to Determine the Effect of the Geometric Variables on Tensile Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Design of Experiment to Determine the Effect of the Geometric Variables on Tensile Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Open
Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are increasingly used in the aerospace industry because of their robust mechanical properties and strength to weight ratio. A significant drawback of CFRPs is their resistance to formability when dr…
View article: An investigation into the tensile properties of recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) blended with talc filler
An investigation into the tensile properties of recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) blended with talc filler Open
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a well-established thermoplastic; however, with concerns about the fate of plastics at end-of-life, there is a growing interest in strategies to utilize recycled HDPE (rHDPE) in place of virgin HDPE (vHD…
View article: Hydraulic bulge testing to compare formability of continuous and stretch broken carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites
Hydraulic bulge testing to compare formability of continuous and stretch broken carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites Open
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View article: Evaluation of the bonding properties between low-value plastic fibers treated with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation and cement mortar
Evaluation of the bonding properties between low-value plastic fibers treated with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation and cement mortar Open
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View article: Reducing the environmental impacts of plastics while increasing strength: Biochar fillers in biodegradable, recycled, and fossil-fuel derived plastics
Reducing the environmental impacts of plastics while increasing strength: Biochar fillers in biodegradable, recycled, and fossil-fuel derived plastics Open
In this study, material characterization and a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment methodology are applied to examine how the addition of biochar as a filler in recycled plastics (rHDPE) influences material properties and environmental bu…
View article: Physical and chemical mechanisms that influence the electrical conductivity of lignin-derived biochar
Physical and chemical mechanisms that influence the electrical conductivity of lignin-derived biochar Open
Lignin-derived biochar is a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based carbon powders (e.g., carbon black) for polymer composite and energy storage applications. Prior studies of these biochars demonstrate that high electrical c…
View article: Biomineralization of Plastic Waste to Improve the Strength of Plastic-Reinforced Cement Mortar
Biomineralization of Plastic Waste to Improve the Strength of Plastic-Reinforced Cement Mortar Open
The development of methods to reuse large volumes of plastic waste is essential to curb the environmental impact of plastic pollution. Plastic-reinforced cementitious materials (PRCs), such as plastic-reinforced mortar (PRM), may be potent…
View article: Incorporation of Carbon Nanofillers Tunes Mechanical and Electrical Percolation in PHBV:PLA Blends
Incorporation of Carbon Nanofillers Tunes Mechanical and Electrical Percolation in PHBV:PLA Blends Open
Biobased fillers, such as bio-derived cellulose, lignin byproducts, and biochar, can be used to modify the thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of polymer composites. Biochar (BioC), in particular, is of interest for enhancing th…