Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites are currently considered a suitable solution for strengthening existing structures. Confinement applications are still being investigated, since experimental programs showed significant scatter...
In this study, hydrophilic covalent organic framework (COF) nanosheets with triazine structures and hydrophobic COF nanosheets with fluorinated imine skeletons were designed to enhance the membrane separation process for ethanol pervaporation. The ma...
1H and 19F spin–lattice relaxation studies for 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide in bulk and mesoporous MCM-41 silica matrix confinement were performed under varying temperatures in a broad range of magnetic fields, correspon...
One of the main limitations to the use of fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites for the external confinement of masonry is the lack of accurate formulas for estimating the compressive strength and ultimate strain of confined members...
Chemically directed differentiation of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) into defined cell types is a potent strategy for creating regenerative tissue models and cell therapies. In vitro observations suggest that physical cues can augment directed differ...
We study the role of short-range correlations, as well as pion and rho loops governing long-range RPA correlations, in nuclear matter properties and response functions. We use an adapted formulation of the Brueckner G-matrix approach to generate a pa...
The dynamics of n-propanol confined in regular MCM-41 matrix with the pore size Dpore = 40 Å, under various matrix conditioning and sample confining conditions, using broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS), is reported. First, various drying p...
Recently, the kinetic improvement of the nitrogenation reaction of lithium hydride (LiH) to form lithium imide (Li2NH) by adding a scaffold was reported. The scaffold prevents agglomeration of Li2NH and maintains the activity of LiH, achieving a redu...
A model predictive current control method is proposed to reduce switching losses in an AC-DC matrix converter. In the proposed control strategy, several vectors are selected from among all possible switching vectors for a given location of the input...
This paper presents an experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of rubberised concrete confined with basalt-fibre textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) jackets. The main aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the TRM confinement scheme on c...
We extend the Quantum Memory Matrix (QMM) framework, originally developed to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity by treating space–time as a dynamic information reservoir, to incorporate the full suite of Standard Model gauge int...
Beyond the genomic and proteomic analysis of bulk and single cancer cells, a new focus of cancer research is emerging that is based on the mechanical analysis of cancer cells. Therefore, several biophysical techniques have been developed and adapted....
Cancer metastasis constitutes a multifactorial phenomenon that continues to confound therapeutic strategies. The biochemical signals governing motile phenotypes have been extensively characterized, but mechanobiological interactions have only recentl...
In this study, an approach is developed to estimate the density and effective elastic modulus of a lightweight bulk filling material made up of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and cement-reinforced clay (matrix). First, a representative volume element (RV...
Microfluidic droplet technology has been developing rapidly. However, precise control of dynamical behaviour of droplets remains a major hurdle for new designs. This study is to understand droplet deformation and breakup under simple shear flow in confi...
The paper presents the results of an experimental campaign on the confinement of masonry square columns with fiber-reinforced lime mortar (FRLM) composites made of a natural lime-based matrix. The experimental results show the effectiveness of such a...
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) confinement is recognized as the most promising technique for the strengthening and retrofitting of concrete structures. In order to enhance the performance of conventional epoxy-based FRP composites, nano filler modifi...
This study is devoted to the confinement effects on freezing and melting in electrochemical systems containing nanomaterial electrodes and liquid electrolytes. The melting of nanoparticles formed upon freezing of liquids confined in pores of disorder...
The use of fabric-reinforced cementitious mortar (FRCM) or steel-reinforced grout (SRG) is now recognized to be effective in enhancing the axial capacity of masonry columns when confinement is achieved. Numerous experimental tests demonstrated the sy...
Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) systems are promising solutions for the confinement of masonry columns because they demonstrate strengthening effectiveness and, at the same time, compatibility with historical substrates. Nevertheless, th...
The subject of this work is the treatment of solid waste collected from power plants using thermal plasma technology. Inductively coupled plasma (ICP), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were used to characterize...
Confined liquids are model systems for the study of the metastable supercooled state, especially for bulk water, in which the onset of crystallization below 230 K hinders the application of experimental techniques. Nevertheless, in addition to suppre...
Transitions of an atom under the effect of a Gaussian potential and loose spherical confinement are studied. An accurate Bernstein-polynomial (B-polynomial) method has been applied for the calculation of the energy levels and radial matrix elements....
The equivalence between parabolic transport equations for solute concentrations and stochastic dynamics for solute particle motion represents one of the most fertile correspondences in statistical physics originating from the work by Einstein on Brow...
Fiber-reinforced polymer confinement is considered to be effective in the retrofitting of concrete structures. The current study explores the effectiveness of one- and two-layer carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (...
We present the first detailed study of optical absorption coefficients (OACs) in a GaAs quantum dot confined with a Woods–Saxon potential containing a hydrogenic impurity at its center. We use a finite difference method to solve the Schröd...
Molecules near surfaces are regularly trapped in small cavitations. Molecular confinement, especially water confinement, shows intriguing and unexpected behavior including surface entropy adjustment; nevertheless, observations of entropic variation d...
During deep coalbed methane (CBM) drilling, wellbore stability is significantly influenced by the interaction between drilling fluid and coal rock. However, quantitative data on mechanical degradation under long-term high-temperature and high-pressur...
Catalysis makes chemical and biochemical reactions kinetically accessible. From a technological point of view, organic, inorganic, and biochemical catalysis is relevant for several applications, from industrial synthesis to biomedical, material, and...
Seepage failure in the form of piping can strongly influence the stability of block-in-matrix-soils (bimsoils), as well as weaken and affect the performance of bimsoil structures. The multiple-factor evaluation and optimization play a crucial role in...
Within the framework of effective mass theory, we investigate the effects of spin–orbit interaction (SOI) and Zeeman splitting on the electronic properties of an electron confined in GaAs single quantum rings. Energies and envelope wavefunction...
Advancements in drilling and production technologies have made exploiting resources, which for long time were labeled unproducible such as shales, as economically feasible. In particular, lateral drilling coupled with hydraulic fracturing has created...
Nanotechnology has advanced the techniques for elucidating phenomena at the atomic, molecular, and nano-level. As a post nanotechnology concept, nanoarchitectonics has emerged to create functional materials from unit structures. Consider the material...
By taking advantage of the outstanding intrinsic optoelectronic properties of perovskite-based photovoltaic materials, together with the strong near-infrared (NIR) absorption and electronic confinement in PbS quantum dots (QDs), sub-bandgap photocurr...
In this review, we present a short overview of the development of sol–gel glasses for application in the field of photonics, with a focus on some of the most interesting results obtained by our group and collaborators in that area. Our main att...
The analogy between the electron wave nature in graphene electronics and the electromagnetic waves in dielectrics has suggested a series of optical-like phenomena, which is of great importance for graphene-based electronic devices. In this paper, we...
Fiber reinforced composite materials are typically comprised of two phases, i.e., the reinforcing fibers and a surrounding matrix. At a high volume fraction of reinforcing fibers, the matrix is confined to a microscale region in between the fibers (1...
We computed the atomic shift sizes of the closest adjacent atoms adjoining the (001) surface F-center at ABO3 perovskites. They are significantly larger than the atomic shift sizes of the closest adjacent atoms adjoining the bulk F-center. In the ABO...
Shape-stabilized phase change materials (SSPCMs) have been a promising thermal energy storage (TES) solution to combine the high energy density of solid-to-liquid (SL) PCMs and the structural stability of solid–solid PCMs. Although polymeric ma...
Microwave irradiation has become a potential technical method for coalbed degassing, which can effectively improve its permeability. A coupled electromagnetic—thermomechanical damage (ETMD) model was established to study the damage characterist...
In the case of strengthening building structures, the process usually involves elements that have a certain loading history and are typically subjected to loading during the strengthening process. In scientific research, on the other hand, strengthen...
Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been widely used for strengthening and retrofitting applications. However, their efficacy is hindered by the poor resistance of their epoxy resins to elevated temperatures and their limited comp...
There has recently been growing interest in making a sustainable and durable fiber reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) to improve the seismic performance of RC column members. However, most studies evaluating the lateral confinement effect on FRCM...
The influence of stress on gas sorption behavior and sorption-induced swelling in coal is critical for the success of CO2-enhanced coalbed methane recovery (CO2-ECBM) and geological carbon sequestration—a key strategy for mitigating climate cha...
In this work, the ground and low-lying excited states in a GaAs coupled quantum dot-ring embedded in an AlGaAs cylindrical matrix are computed under the assumption of a finite confinement potential and an axisymmetric model by means of the finite ele...
In thin polymeric layers, external molecular analytes may well be confined within tiny surface nano/microcavities, or they may be attached to ligand adhesion binding sites via electrical dipole forces. Even though molecular trapping is followed by a...
We examine the optical and electronic properties of a GaAs spherical quantum dot with a hydrogenic impurity in its center. We study two different confining potentials: (1) a modified Gaussian potential and (2) a power-exponential potential. Using the...
The present paper shows the results of three-dimensional (3D) meso-scale numerical simulations that were performed on unconfined and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)-confined concrete specimens under uniaxial compression. The numerical results...
Inspired by the composition and confined environment provided by collagen fibrils during bone formation, this study aimed to compare two different strategies to synthesize bioactive hybrid membranes and to assess the role the organic matrix plays as...
Organic-inorganic silica composites have been prepared via acid catalyzed sol-gel route using tetramethoxysilan (TMOS) and methyl-trimethoxysilane (MTMS) as silica precursors and n-butyl-3-methylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate ([bmPy][BF4]) as co-solven...
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