Considering the increase in patients who suffer from osteoporosis and the bone defects that occur in these patients, bone tissue regeneration is a promising option to solve this problem. To achieve a synergistic effect between the synthesis of a prop...
A series of glasses (0.48SiO2 − [0.40-x]ZnO − 0.12CaO-xGa2O3, x = 0, 0.8, 0.16) was developed to formulate a series of Ga-containing glass polyalkenoate cements (GPCs). The solubility of GPCs was tested using DI water, and it was found th...
A new concept of soft ferromagnetic bulk metallic glass (BMG) with self-healing ability is proposed. The specific [Fe36Co36B19.2Si4.8Nb4]100−x(Ga)x (x = 0, 0.5, 1 and1.5) BMGs prepared by copper mold casting were investigated as a function of G...
High-resolution imaging of Cu/low-k on-chip interconnect stacks in advanced microelectronic products is demonstrated using full-field transmission X-ray microscopy (TXM). The comparison of two lens-based laboratory X-ray microscopes that are operated...
The substitution of river sand with glass aggregate (GA) and cement with glass powder (GP) is a mainstream method to recycle waste glass. Traditionally, standard curing was widely used for glass-based mortars. However, it is time-consuming and cannot...
This study presents experimental results for the development of a process for the recovery of indium and gallium from EoL CIGS (CuGa1−xInxSe2) panels. The process consists of a thermal treatment of the panels, followed by a hydrometallurgical t...
Chalcogenide glasses are widely used as sensitive membranes in the chemical sensors for heavy metal ions detection. The lack of research work on sodium ion-selective electrodes (Na+-ISEs) based on chalcogenide glasses is due to the high hygroscopicit...
The application of parahydrogen gas to enhance the magnetic resonance signals of a diversity of chemical species has increased substantially in the last decade. Parahydrogen is prepared by lowering the temperature of hydrogen gas in the presence of a...
Class C fly ash has been receiving increasing attention due to the gradual transition of thermal power plants all over the world to the fluidized bed combustion technology with sulfur dioxide emissions capture. This research investigates the utilizat...
Modified barium gallo-germanate glass hosts are still worthy of attention in studying structure–property relationships. In this work, two different series of glass systems based on (60-x)GeO2-xTiO2-30BaO-10Ga2O3 and (60-x)GeO2-xB2O3-30BaO-10Ga2...
Glass products are important evidence of early East–West cultural exchanges. Ancient glass in China mostly consisted of lead glass, and potassium glass is widely believed to be imported abroad. In order to figure out the origin of glass artefac...
Three poly(arylene ether ketone)s (PAEKs) with propylidene (C1, C2) and phtalide (C3) fragments, and one phtalide-containing polyarylene (C4), were synthesized. Their chemical structures were confirmed via 1H NMR, 13C NMR and 19F NMR spectroscopy. Th...
This study investigates the use of gallium (Ga) based glass polyalkenoate cements (GPCs) as a possible alternative adhesive in sternal fixation, post sternotomy surgery. The glass series consists of a Control (CaO–ZnO–SiO2), and LGa-1 and LGa-2 which...
Carbon fibre reinforced flame-retarded bioepoxy composites were prepared from commercially available sorbitol polyglycidyl ether (SPE) cured with cycloaliphatic amine hardener. Samples containing 1, 2, and 3% phosphorus (P) were prepared using additi...
ZnO–SnO2 films with a thickness of up to 120 nm have been prepared on glass substrates by pyrolysis at 550 °C of three spin-coated organic precursors films. Films of four compositions were obtained on glass substrates. The prepared films we...
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Propane-1,3-sultone (PS) is an alkylating substance used in the production of polymers, fungicides, insecticides, dyes, and detergents. It is absorbed into the human body by inhalation, digestion, and through the skin; it is also a possible carcinoge...
Featured Application: In this work, an inexpensive and available material, as volcanic glass, is used to absorb metals from wastewater and then it is used to the separation of light liquid-olefins.
Abstract: Raw porous volcanic glass from Cuba was use...
Ga–Sn–Zn eutectic alloy is a non-toxic liquid metal alloy which could be used in a multitude of applications, including as a heat transfer agent, in gas sensing, and in medicine. Alloys containing gallium readily oxidise in air, forming a...
Glass fabric–reinforced composites are the main insulating material components of the secondary barrier of cargo containment systems (CCSs), because they prevent liquefied natural gas (LNG) leakage during transport. Nevertheless, it is difficul...
In the framework of luminescent rare-earth-doped glasses for near-infrared applications, TiO2-containing inorganic glasses have been recently demonstrated to be a promising alternative to commercially used high-phonon SiO2-based glasses. This study i...
Layered chalcogenides containing 3d transition metals are promising for the development of two-dimensional nanomaterials with interesting magnetic properties. Both mechanical and solution-based exfoliation of atomically thin layers is possible due to...
Primary containers made of cyclic olefin polymer (COP) have recently gained attention since they may overcome several risks and shortcomings of glass containers as they exhibit a high break resistance, biocompatibility, and homogeneous heat transfer...
Membrane technology is a promising method for gas separation. Due to its low energy consumption, environmental safety, and ease of operation, membrane separation has a distinct advantage over the cryogenic distillation conventionally used to capture...
The flame retardant modification of epoxy (EP) is of great signification for aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy industries. In this study, a series of EP composites containing different variations of phosphorus-containing polysulfone (with a p...
This study evaluates the combined efficiency of whey protein isolate (WPI) with maltodextrin (MD) and gum arabic (GA), as a delivery system for encapsulating Citrus reticulata essential oil (CEO). The wall materials blended at different rates were pr...
Titanium nitride (TiN) has mechanical and electrical characteristics applicable for very large scale integration (VLSI) and discrete electronic devices. This study assessed the effect of hydrogen on sputtering growth of TiN on ceramic substrates. Alt...
In the present review, using an integrated approach based on the experimental and theoretical study of the processes of thermal decomposition and combustion of practically important polymers, such as polymethyl methacrylate, polyethylene, and glass-f...
The quality of packaged dried foods depends on storage conditions and is determined largely by the initial gas composition inside and the transference through the container. The aim of this work was to analyze the O2 and CO2 concentrations within the...
White spot lesions (WSL) that occur on teeth after orthodontic appliances have been attached are caused by bacterial demineralization of the enamel surface. This study investigated the anti-demineralization effect of orthodontic resins containing mes...
Different kinds of additive and reactive flame retardants containing phosphorus are increasingly successful as halogen-free alternatives for various polymeric materials and applications. Phosphorus can act in the condensed phase by enhancing charring...
Based on the virtual walls concept, where fluids are guided by wettability, we demonstrate the application of a gas phase extraction microfluidic chip. Unlike in previous work, the chip is prepared using a simple, rapid, and low-cost fabrication meth...
The effective implementation of in situ thermal treatment (ISTT) technologies requires understanding of gas production and migration in heterogenous media. However, investigations of the effects of high permeability contrast on gas formation, accumul...
This paper presents the investigation of the effect of electron radiation or the combined action of this radiation and triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) on the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of epoxy resin filled with a fraction of dust fi...
This study investigates the degradation behavior of decommissioned wind turbine blade composites in organic fluid systems, with particular focus on the subcritical acetic acid route. Supercritical acetone and supercritical n-butanol were used as scre...
This study aimed to determine the reinforcing effect of two weight ratios of Gum Arabic (GA) natural biopolymer, i.e., 0.5% and 1.0% in the powdered composition of glass ionomer luting cement. GA powder was oxidized and GA-reinforced GIC in 0.5 and 1...
A Cu thin film on a quartz glass substrate was fabricated by a wet process involving heat-treatment of a precursor film spray-coated with an aqueous ammonia solution containing Cu(HCOO)2∙4H2O and Cu(II) complex of ethylenediamine-N,N,N′N′...
This work aims at developing polyamide 1010 (PA1010) composites with improved fire behavior using a halogen-free flame-retardant system based on melamine (Me) and gallic acid (GA) complexes (MA). The MA complexes were formed by hydrogen bonding, star...
In light of the scientific research, the corrosion of concrete structures is one of the main problems that may reduce their durability due to the negative impact of the natural environment. The paper analyzes the influence of the type of component on...
The employment of advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation enables the tracing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in vestigial concentrations (ppbv-pptv range) for several emerging applications, such as the research of disease biomarkers...
In this study, a novel composite membrane was developed by casting the mixed aqueous solution of chitosan (CS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) on a glass fiber microporous membrane. The polymeric coating of a composite membrane containing amino groups an...
The aim of this research was to explore the innovative use of natural additives, containing phytochemicals with proven antimicrobial effects, in the production of epoxy–glass composites. This study was based on information regarding the antimic...
An experimental technique was developed for two-dimensional Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurement of wall shear flow around a bubble growing under dissolved gas supersaturation. Carbonated water was used as dissolved-gas-supersaturated liquid,...
Unguentaria are ancient vessels for oils, perfumes, ointments, or balms. Glass unguentaria are typically small in size and have long narrow necks to limit the loss of precious contents through spills and evaporation. The vessels may have single or do...
Chang’e-5 (CE-5) successfully landed on the young basalts area in the northeastern Oceanus Procellarum on 1 December 2020. Recent studies on the CE-5 landing area have shown that the lack of gas-related volcanic morphology indicates that the volatile...
A new photocatalyst for CO2 reduction has been presented. The photocatalyst was prepared from a combination of a commercial P25 with a mesopore structure and carbon spheres with a microporous structure with high CO2 adsorption capacity. Then, the obt...
To impart high flame resistance, enhanced thermal stability, and low dielectric properties to epoxy resin while maintaining good mechanical behaviors for high-end applications, a monomer (BZPN) containing the characteristic structure of benzoxazine,...
In recent years, the European Union’s legislation about sustainable development has promoted the gradual decarbonization of all industrial sectors, pushing towards the final goal of a carbon-neutral European glass industry in 2050. Moreover, th...
In this paper, we report an AlN-based ceramic lead frame (LF) with encapsulating silicone between the surface of an AlGaN-based ultraviolet-B light-emitting diode (UVB-LED) chip and a quartz glass cover; the light output power (LOP) of this structure...
This paper reports the experimental and simulation analysis of a window system incorporating Phase Change Materials (PCMs). In this study, the latent heat storage material is exploited to increase the thermal mass of the building component. A PCM-fil...
Waterborne polyurethane cationomer coatings modified with 1,3-bis(3(3-(propoxy-2-ol-)-9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide)-3-propyloxy))tetramethyldisiloxane (TMDS–AGE–DOPA) containing phosphorus and silicon atoms were obta...
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