An ultrasonic coupling agent, as an acoustic medium between the ultrasonic probe and the surface of the specimens, is indispensable in Nondestructive Testing (NDT). Whether it is liquid, air, or solid coupling agent, the problem of improving the effi...
In this paper, the areca fiber was extracted by physical and chemical treatment, and then the areca fiber/natural latex composite was prepared by natural latex impregnation technology. In order to combine areca fiber and natural rubber latex better,...
In the preparation processes of aluminum oxynitride (AlON) powders by carbothermal reduction and nitridation, the homogeneity of mixed raw powders between Al2O3 and C is a critical factor by which the final composition and related properties of AlON...
In order to improve the bonding performance, EVA composite hot melt adhesives were prepared by introducing crosslinking agent and silane coupling agent in this paper. A binary EVA resin blend as the base resin with appropriate viscosity and tensile s...
This study presents targeted contributions to the development of macromolecular silane coupling agents (MSCAs) and high-performance fiber-reinforced polyimide (PI) composites. Three novel MSCAs were synthesized via chemical imidation and transamidati...
Lignocellulosic natural fibres are hydrophilic, while many matrix systems for composites are hydrophobic. The achievement of good mechanical properties for natural fibre-reinforced polymer (NFRP) matrix composites relies on good fibre-to-matrix bondi...
Biochar-amended soil cover (BSC) in landfills can improve the oxidation of methane. However, adding biochar can cause a larger amount of rainwater to enter the soil cover and landfill because it increases the permeability of the soil cover, which inc...
The core driving force behind innovation in intelligent construction technology is synergistic relationships. It has become common practice to promote synergistic innovation through agent interaction and knowledge coupling in the development of intel...
Ceramic injection molding is a near-net shape-processing technique, producing ceramic components with low tooling costs and complex shapes. In this paper, ZrO2 ceramics with high loading content in the green part were prepared by powder modification...
The addition of abundant fillers to obtain conductive and superhydrophobic waterborne polyurethane (WPU) composites generally results in increased interfaces in the composites, leading to reduced adhesion and poor corrosion resistance. Fillers such a...
This study was initiated to evaluate the performance of asphalt binders and mixtures incorporating linear low-density polyethylene- calcium carbonate (LLDPE-CaCO3) pellet, either with or without titanate coupling agent. The detailed manufacturing pro...
This study shows that chitosan (CS) could be highly useful as a coupling agent in phosphate glass fibre/polycaprolactone (PGF/PCL) composites, as it improved the interfacial shear strength by up to 78%. PGFs of the composition 45P2O5–5B2O3&ndas...
We have studied the effects of silane coupling agents used for the surface treatment of fiber on the tribological properties of hemp fiber (HF) reinforced plant-derived polyamide 1010 (PA1010) biomass composites. Hemp fibers were surface-treated by t...
The rapid development of renewable energy vehicles (REVs) has deepened the coupling between transportation and power systems, leading to the formation of the vehicle–station–traffic–grid (VSTG) coupled system. This paper provides a...
In this study, we have analysed the effects of a silane coupling agent on the volume fraction of zirconia for digital light processing (DLP)-based additive manufacturing processes. Zirconia suspension was prepared by the incorporation of silane-modif...
Fine art coating is usually created by the combination of metal filler and water-based coatings, decorated to the surface of wood structures, furniture, and crafts. However, the durability of the fine art coating is limited by its weak mechanical qua...
In this study, wettability was employed to evaluate the effect of alkali activation by NaOH on different fly ash (FA) particle sizes. The results indicated that the surface wettability of FA particles with 13.8 μm increased from 0.025 g2/s to 0.03...
In recent years, basalt-fiber-reinforced polymers (BFRPs) have been widely used in the field of corrosive aging resistance. In this paper, BFRPs are made into composite laminates, and the flexural properties of BFRPs modified with different types of...
High cost, low crystallinity, and low-melt strength limit the market application of the biodegradable material poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), which has become a major obstacle to the promotion of PBAT products. Herein, with PBAT as...
Wood–plastic composites (WPC) with good mechanical and physical properties are desirable products for manufacturers and customers, and interfacial bond strength is one of the most critical factors affecting WPC performance. To verify that a hig...
A new titanate coupling agent synthesized from polyethylene glycol (PEG), isooctyl alcohol, and phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) was used for the modification of calcium sulfate whiskers (CSWs) and the preparation of high-performance CSW/poly(vinyl chlori...
This study investigates the influence of silane coupling agents and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the mechanical, durability, and thermal performance of CFRP rebars manufactured using a pilot-scale pultrusion process. The incorporation of...
In this study, the use of cotton fiber (CF) as a filler in poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and the effect of silane treatment on the mechanical properties, thermal stability, and biodegradability of PBS/CF composites are investigated. The results show...
Strong corrosive atmospheric environments of level C4–C5 have a serious safety impact on steel structures and industrial production. The use of anti-corrosion coatings is the most economical and efficient way of all means of anti-corrosion. To...
In this study three chemical agents Amino-propyl-triethoxy-silane (APS), sorbitol ended PLA oligomer (SPLA) and Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) were identified to be used as coupling agents to react with the phosphate glass fibre (PGF) reinforcement...
Silane coupling agent (SCA), a kind of organic solvent, was introduced to improve the performance of coral coarse aggregates and enhance the interfacial adhesion between the inorganic coral aggregate and the cement paste of coral concrete. The crushi...
HNTs (halloysite nanotubes) are widely used in reinforcing material, often used in material reinforcement and particle loading. However, their easy agglomeration causes them to have great limitations in application. In this work, two kinds of silane...
Virtual coupling control of trains is a promising technology for improving railway capacity and operational efficiency. However, existing multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) approaches struggle to capture long-sequence temporal dependencies amo...
Magnetorheological elastomers (MRE) is known as an intelligent material constituted of a rubber matrix as well as soft magnetic particles. Silane coupling agents are used to raise the interplay between the inorganic particles and rubber matrix. Silan...
In order to prepare engineering tires with lower rolling resistance and better wet slip resistance in a more environmentally friendly way. In this study, a series of low volatile organic compound (VOC) Mx–Si69 coupling agents (x = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
PI/SiO2 composite films have been prepared by using in situ polymerization. The influences of the dosage of silane coupling agent (KH-560) on the structure and performance of PI/SiO2 composite film have been investigated. The results show that in the...
The deepening operation of the carbon emission trading market has reshaped the cost–benefit structure of the power generation side. In the process of participating in the market quotation, power suppliers not only need to calculate the conventi...
In this study, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH550) and vinyltrimethoxysilane (KH171) were used to modify aggregates and prepare aggregates with different surface wettability. The effect of silane coupling agents on aggregate surface properties was c...
In order to improve the interfacial bonding between hydroxyapatite (HAP) and poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA), 2-Carboxyethylphosphonic acid (CEPA), a phosphonic acid coupling agent, was introduced to modify HAP nanoparticles. After this. the PLLA scaffold...
This study evaluated the bonding characteristics of a silane coupling agent (SCA) and a methyl methacrylate (MMA)-containing primer (MCP) for 11 types of commercial composite blocks (CBs) for sandblasted and non-sandblasted surfaces. The shear bond s...
The use of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) instead of natural aggregates in hot-mix asphalt mixtures is one of the ways to achieve energy savings and reduce carbon emissions in road engineering. However, the cement mortar on the surface of RCA adv...
From the perspective of improving the thermodynamic properties of epoxy resin, it has become the focus of research to enhance the operational stability of GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) basin insulators for UHV (Ultra-High Voltage) equipment. In this...
Polyimide (PI) is widely used in aerospace, electronic packaging, and other fields due to its excellent dielectric and thermophysical properties. However, the performance of traditional PI materials under extreme conditions has become increasingly in...
In the present work, a functionalization of polylactic acid (PLA) has been carried out to anchor maleic anhydride onto the main polymer chain to promote improvement in the compatibility of this polymer matrix with cellulose fibres. Low-molecular-weig...
Acoustic coupling agents serve as critical interfacial materials connecting piezoelectric transducers with microfluidic chips in acoustofluidic systems. Their performance directly impacts acoustic wave transmission efficiency, device reusability, and...
Researches on thermoplastic composites using natural fiber as reinforcement are increasing, but studies of durability over time are scarce. In this sense the objective of this study is to evaluate changes in the properties of polypropylene/bamboo fib...
As a bridge between the coating and the substrate, the primer has a direct impact on the adhesion performance of silicone resin thermal protection coating. In this paper, the synergistic effects of an aminosilane coupling agent on the adhesion perfor...
Epoxy resin (EP) is an outstanding polymer material known for its low cost, ease of preparation, excellent electrical insulation properties, mechanical strength, and chemical stability. It is widely used in high- and ultra-high-voltage power transmis...
Acidic aggregates have the merits of high strength and good abrasion resistance capacity. However, its poor adhesion with asphalt binder constrains its application in pavement construction. Among these, the granite aggregate is the typical one. There...
The increase in cost of bitumen and polymer modifiers and the importance of silicon waste material management have encouraged pavement researchers to use reusable sustainable sources. Oil shale waste powder (OSP) is considered a silicon waste materia...
Most modified asphalts require high-temperature shearing and prolonged mixing to achieve a uniform structure, often resulting in substantial exhaust gas pollution. This study explores the utilization of polyurethane (PU) as a warm mix asphalt modifie...
This paper aims to solve the consensus problem of three different types of multi-agent systems under fixed communication delay. For these three different types of multi-agent systems, three new control protocols are constructed to solve the consensus...
This project intends to develop restorative dental nanomaterial composites that are light-curable and show minimal shrinkage. Such nanocomposites are improved via employing 2,2-bis[4(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloylpropyloxy) phenyl] propane (Bis-GMA) with t...
Chitosan microfibers are widely used in medical applications because they have favorable inherent properties. However, their mechanical properties require further improvement. In the present study, a trimethoxysilane aldehyde (TMSA) crosslinking agen...
In this research, the authors studied the synthesis of a silicon-based quaternary ammonium material based on the coupling agent chloromethyl trimethoxysilane (KH-150) as well as its adsorption and separation properties for Th(IV). Using FTIR and NMR...
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