2026 January - 15 articles
The interaction between moisture and textile materials plays a critical role in transient thermal comfort, particularly through the exothermic heat released during wetting. While the heat of wetting has been extensively characterized at the fiber lev...
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial herb traditionally valued for its aromatic and therapeutic properties. In recent years, however, growing attention has shifted toward the technical and environmental potential of the plant’s industri...
This study investigates the behaviour of Compressed Earth Cylinders (CECs) and Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) during direct compression tests and examines the influence of aspect ratio and the effects of platen restraint. The experimental investigati...
Hydrogen, as an alternative energy carrier, presents significant prospects for the transition to more environmentally friendly energy solutions. However, its efficient and safe storage remains a challenge, as materials with high adsorbent capacity an...
The present review paper focuses on the peculiar environmental and health implications of fibrous amphibole “fluoro-edenite”, a new mineral first reported in Biancavilla (Etna Mount, Sicily, Italy). Its presence has been linked to an unus...
Human health is profoundly influenced by external factors, with stress being a primary contributor. In this context, the digestive system is particularly susceptible. The prevalence of diseases affecting the small intestine and colon is increasing. C...
A promising application of smart materials based on natural polymers is the potential to solve problems related to hemostasis in cases of severe bleeding caused by injury or surgery. This can be a life-threatening situation. Cellulose and its modifie...
High-quality drilled holes are critical in thin fabric-reinforced composites used in many industrial applications; however, the influence of woven architecture on drilling performance without a backup plate remains insufficiently defined. This paper...
Empty fruit bunches (EFBs) and kenaf are two abundant sources of lignocellulosic resource agricultural waste with potential as substrates for mycelium-based composites (MBCs). These composites are lightweight, compostable, low-cost, and suitable for...
Electrospinning of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) commonly relies on toxic organic solvents, which limit its sustainability and biomedical applicability. In this work, a green electrospinning process was developed using dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a biodegrad...
The extensive application of carbon fibers (CFs) and their composites in aerospace and electronics has established the optimization of their electrical conductivity as a critical research priority. Conventional electrodeposition techniques are limite...
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This study presents the experimental optimization of an interferometric optical fiber sensor for acoustic emission (AE) detection. The system employs a simple and low-cost structure composed of sensing and reference fibers, enabling interference-base...
Along the French-English Channel coast, fibre flax is traditionally cultivated in spring during a short window from March to July. However, increasingly frequent and severe spring droughts, driven by climate change, cast doubt on the sustainability o...
This paper investigates the fundamental workability of 3D printed concrete materials incorporating different fiber types. Fluidity, extrudability, and buildability were proposed as key indicators for assessing printability, evaluated through correspo...
