Fiber-reinforced composites are among the recognized competing materials in various engineering applications. Ramie and pineapple leaf fibers are fascinating natural fibers due to their remarkable material properties. This research study aims to unve...
This research aimed to evaluate the biological resistance to xylophagous organisms and the dimensional stability related to water absorption in plastic wood panels manufactured by compression molding and produced with pine wood and recycled thermopla...
This study used finite element analysis (FEA) to model the effects of adhesive Z-connections on the thickness swelling of laminated wood composites exposed to water. We hypothesized that the area density, diameter, and spatial distribution of adhesiv...
The safety of lithium-ion batteries has to be guaranteed over the complete lifetime considering geometry changes caused by reversible and irreversible swellings and degradation mechanisms. An understanding of the pressure distribution and gradients i...
The objective of this study was to investigate the hygroscopic characteristics of three typical bamboo engineering composites (Bamboo scrimber (BS), bamboo bundle/wood laminated veneer lumber (BLVL), and bamboo laminated timber (BLT)) as well as pred...
Polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) obtained by layer-by-layer assembly can be doped with ionic liquid (IL) via the swelling of the films with IL solutions. In order to examine the mechanical properties of IL-containing PEM, we implement a Kelvin-Voigt...
Road pavement thickness and their depth of construction take a chunk of the overall cost of road construction. This has called for a need for reduced road pavement thickness by improving the engineering properties of subgrade such as the California b...
In this research, the special effects of graphene oxide nanoparticle charging (0, 2, 4, 6, wt.%) on the properties of medium-density fiberboard were examined. Physical and mechanical properties of the panels were determined conferring the method of E...
This study investigated the effect of board type (unmodified vs. MAPE modified) on the surface quality and thickness swelling-water absorption properties of recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) based wood plastic composites. Additionally, two co...
There is an increasing interest in using non-wood lignocellulosic materials for the production of wood-based medium density fiberboard (MDF). Agave durangensis Gentry bagasse is a waste product produced in large quantities in the mezcal industry. Thi...
Due to the rising prices and high demand for panels and the fact that formaldehyde—a known carcinogen—is used to manufacture conventional particleboard, this study investigated the suitability of particleboard formed from ground macadamia...
The cost-efficient reutilization of byproduct materials is a significant global goal, contributing towards the sustainable use of resources. In this study, the effects of including primary sludge in composite materials on their physical performance a...
The characterization of thickness change during operation of LFP/Graphite prismatic batteries is presented in this work. In this regard, current rate dependence, hysteresis behaviour between charge and discharge and correlation with phase changes are...
Strand-based structural products offer an excellent alternative material for wood-based construction, which can be produced from low-quality raw materials. Indigenous poplar is becoming an increasingly important raw material, but its industrial utili...
In this study, some physical properties; the thickness swelling, water absorption, surface absorption, formaldehyde emission, and some mechanical properties; internal bond strength, bending strength, bending modulus, and surface soundness of the MDF...
Bark as a sawmilling residue can be used for producing value-added chemicals and materials. This study investigated the use of partially liquefied bark (PLB) for producing particleboard with or without synthetic adhesives. Maritime pine (Pinus pinast...
The aim of this research was to analyze the influence of the solvents commonly used in flexography on photopolymer and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) flexographic printing plates and prints. EPDM plates are recommended when the reproduction...
Sunflower stalks could be an alternative raw material for use in the particleboard industry since the requirements of P1 general purpose boards for use in dry conditions and P2 boards for interior fitment for use in dry conditions are easily satisfie...
Wood polymer composites (WPC) are sensitive to moisture because of the hydrophilic nature of the wood fibers. The main objective of this study was to improve the dimensional stability of WPCs by coating. Polypropylene and polylactic acid were reinfor...
This paper investigated the moisture and strength properties of wood-polymer composites (WPC), which were made using three different recycled polymers using wood flour as filler. The recycled polymers were acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyp...
Hydrogel thin films containing temperature sensitive chemical functionalities (such as N-isopropylacrylamide, NIPAAm) are particularly interesting for sensor and actuator setups. Complex 3D structures can be conformally coated by the solvent free tec...
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer with properties suitable for tissue engineering and possible applications in scaffold production. However, current procedures have limitations in obtaining BC pellicles with the desired structural, physic...
Bamboo scrimber (BS) has been emerging as a promising construction material prepared from natural bamboo due to its high mechanical strength. However, the variability of the properties of bamboo scrimber is large, which limits the reliability assessm...
In this study, the most effective application method of guayule resin and its effects on termite and fungal decay biological performances of wood strand-based (WSB) panels were explored. Southern yellow pine (Pinus spp. L.) wood strands were mixed wi...
Surface damage during machining can limit the finishing quality of bamboo particleboard bonded with highly reactive isocyanate adhesives. Rather than replacing pMDI throughout the panel, this study evaluated soy protein adhesive as a surface-layer mo...
In this study, the effect of the veneer-drying process at elevated temperatures on selected properties and formaldehyde emission of plywood panels was determined. We assume that during the veneer drying at high temperatures, more formaldehyde is rele...
Wood-based panels are increasingly used in exterior applications; however, comprehensive evaluations of their durability under standardized aging conditions remain limited. This study evaluates the dimensional stability and mechanical performance of...
The construction industry faces intensifying pressure to mitigate its environmental impact, particularly concerning the reliance on non-biodegradable materials and hazardous formaldehyde-based adhesives. Although bio-based alternatives are emerging,...
This study investigates the effect of renewable formulations based on tall oil bio-refinery products on the water vapor sorption and interfiber strength of cellulosic fibers as well as on the properties of high-density fiberboard (HDF) panels. The re...
Change of relative humidity (RH) in surrounding environment can greatly affect the physical and mechanical properties of wood-based panels. Commercially produced acetylated medium density fiberboard (MDF), Medite Tricoya®, was used in this study...
Wood-based products usually have serious limitations concerning contact with water, both because wood is a hygroscopic material and because the commonly used binder has low moisture resistance. This paper studies the effect of panel moisture content...
The volume of deadwood increases annually because of changes in environmental, climatic, and hydrological conditions. On the other hand, during the last decade, manufacturers of wood-based boards have been facing an acute problem of a shortage of con...
There are a lack of proper adhesives that meet the wood industry requirements of being environmentally friendly, low cost, and easy to use; thus, the application of thermoplastic polymers, especially films, is promising. This work expands our knowled...
Thermoplastic films exhibit good potential to be used as adhesives for the production of veneer-based composites. This work presents the first effort to develop and evaluate composites based on alder veneers and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film....
Swelling in pouch batteries poses reliability issues and safety hazards, resulting in product damage, fires, and explosions. This study examines swelling based on the impact of C-rate and temperature during charge–discharge tests, and upper vol...
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of producing OSB from softwood species used in the Eastern Canadian softwood lumber industry in the context of the overcapacity of softwood chips traditionally produced for the pulp and paper industry. B...
This paper investigates the rare earth (RE) leaching process of weathered crust leached rare earth ores (WCE-DREOs) with different ore particle sizes. Ore particles were categorized into seven distinct size ranges: −0.106 mm, +0.106 mm to &minu...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the composition of OSB panels created using the Amazonian species Caryocar villosum Aubl., Erisma uncinatum Warm., and Hymenolobium excelsum Ducke. The OSB was produced using a phenol–formaldehyde adh...
Background: Flaplessly placed one-piece mini dental implants (MDI) are an option to support maxillary overdentures. Evenly distribution of the implants over the atrophic alveolar process implies a risk of accidental sinus perforation in the posterior...
This work investigates the feasibility of producing low density particleboards using an adhesive system based on sour cassava starch, taking advantage of its adhesive and self-expansion properties. Relevant properties of the produced particleboards w...
We studied the effects of internal free surfaces on the evolution of ion-induced void swelling in pure iron. The study was initially driven by the motivation to introduce a planar free-surface defect sink at depths that would remove the injected inte...
Module- and pack-level mechanical design of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles is a primary driver of swelling-induced stack pressure and spatially varying ageing. Current practice remains largely empirical or data-driven and configuration-sp...
Lithium-ion battery cells exhibit a complex and nonlinear coupling of thermal, electrochemical, and mechanical behavior. In order to increase insight into these processes, we report the development of a pseudo-three-dimensional (P3D) thermo-electro-m...
Encapsulation for wireless dairy-cattle implants must resist acidic, moisture-rich gastrointestinal conditions while remaining transparent to radio-frequency (RF) signals. This study evaluated vulcanized natural rubber (NR) latex as an intraruminal e...
In this research work, the effect of 20-day immersion of various types of reclaimed particleboards on thickness swelling and water absorption is investigated. This simple procedure has been chosen as the pretreatment to facilitate the chips’ re...
In this study, a bamboo stick board with rotary-cut bamboo veneers was successfully fabricated. Additionally, vacuum heat (VH) treatment, which is a popular thermal modification method, was used to modify bamboo sticks. Therefore, the effects of diff...
Poly(acrylic acid)-based superabsorbent polymer (PAA-SAP) rapidly absorbs water and swells during pipeline transport in mine water-based inhibitor fluids, increasing flow resistance and potentially causing blockage. To improve aqueous structural stab...
We present a novel computational model of the human skin designed to investigate dielectric spectroscopy electrodes for stratum corneum hydration monitoring. The multilayer skin model allows for the swelling of the stratum corneum, as well as the var...
Walnut and hazelnut shells are agricultural by-products, available in high quantities during the harvest season. The potential of using these two agricultural residues as raw materials in particleboard production has been evaluated in this study. Dif...
In the development of new materials, the focus nowadays is increasingly on their relevance with regard to lightweight construction or environmental compatibility. The idea of a lightweight sandwich panel was inspired by an increasing number of cosmet...
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