This work presents a feedback closed-loop platform to be used for viscosity or viscoelasticity sensing of Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluids. The system consists of a photothermally excited microcantilever working in a digital Phase-Locked Loop, in wh...
Noninvasive measurement of the viscoelastic properties of both natural and synthetic polymers is important for the analysis of implant design and performance as well as in industrial material development. In this study, we used vibrational optical co...
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) and its oxidised derivative, dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC), are increasingly relevant in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications because of their biocompatibility and tunable rheologic...
The ovary is a dynamic mechanoresponsive organ. In vitro, tissue biomechanics was reported to affect follicle activation mainly through the Hippo pathway. Only recently, ovary responsiveness to mechanical signals was exploited for reproductive purpos...
Viscous slickwater has a higher viscosity and better sand-carrying ability than conventional slickwater at the same concentration. At a concentration of 0.4 wt.%, the viscosity of the viscous slickwater is 4.7 times that of the conventional slickwate...
Because of the uneven colour of black locust wood, different technologies are used to change the colour, the bestknown being chemical and thermal treatments. Some of them affect the mechanical properties of wood, such as elasticity modulus, strength,...
One of the critical processing parameters—the speed of the extrusion process for plasticized poly (lactic acid) (PLA)—was investigated in the presence of acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) as plasticizer. The mixtures were obtained by varying the content...
This study investigated the impact of reflective cracking on the fatigue performance of asphalt pavements after milling and resurfacing under various conditions. Fatigue life was assessed through four-point flexural fatigue tests, while the crack ext...
This study presents a framework for estimating the longitudinal compression–compression fatigue life of unidirectional carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (UD-CFRP) by linking entropy-based matrix degradation to a fiber micro-buckling criterion. A...
The polyurethane (PU) mixture is a zero-emission and high-performance engineering mixture that could replace traditional asphalt mixtures for pavement paving. This paper investigated the feasibility of using the 2S2P1D model to characterize the linea...
Polymer viscoelasticity is crucial for mechanical performance, but conventional low-frequency methods struggle to isolate viscous loss—a key viscosity indicator. This study introduces a high-frequency ultrasonic method to differentiate the poly...
The work presented here describes an approach that separates the viscous stress from the quasi-static counterpart for polycarbonate (PC) and its short glass fiber composite (GF-PC), with the aim to characterize the influence of short glass fiber on t...
Civil engineering structures are subject to both static and dynamic loadings. This applies especially to buildings in seismic areas as well as bridges, viaducts, and road and railway structures loaded with road or rail traffic. One of the solutions u...
We have used vibrational optical coherence tomography (VOCT) to measure the resonant frequency, elastic modulus, and loss modulus of components of the anterior segment of pig eyes in vitro. Such basic biomechanical properties of the cornea have been...
Ultrasound propagation in porous materials involves some higher order physical parameters whose importance depends on the acoustic characteristics of the materials. This article concerns the study of the influence of two parameters recently introduce...
The viscoelastic materials used in traditional viscous damping walls (VDWs) typically exhibit high storage moduli, which tend to exacerbate the structural response of adjacent components during earthquakes. Furthermore, existing studies are mostly li...
The optimal mixing conditions for silica-filled NR compounds dictate the need to proceed at a high temperature, i.e., 150 °C, to achieve a sufficient degree of silanization. On the other hand, natural rubber is prone to degradation due to mechani...
There is an important complementarity between experimental methods for the study of high-temperature viscoelasticity in the time and frequency domains that has not always been fully exploited. Here, we show that the parallel processing of forced-osci...
We investigate the lateral dynamics in a purely viscous lipid membrane which is supported by a thin polymer sheet (polymer-supported membrane). The generalized frequency-dependent mobility tensor of the polymer-supported membrane is obtained by takin...
High-modulus asphalt, with its excellent fatigue resistance and high-temperature resistance, is gradually becoming a preferred material for the development of durable asphalt pavements. However, its poor low-temperature performance has become one of...
This study aims to study the freeze–thaw (F–T) resistance of asphalt mixture incorporating styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) polymer and basalt fiber by using the established complex master curves of the generalized Sigmoidal mo...
In this study, the complexes (FG-P) based on fish gelatin (FG) and pectin (P) were prepared by a simple physical blending within a range of pectin concentrations (0–2%, w/v). The structure, interface, and emulsification properties of the obtain...
Magnetic fluid is a field-responsive intelligent fluid, which has the flow characteristics of liquid and the elastic properties of solid. Because of its unique properties, it has a strong application prospect in the fields of magnetic soft robot, int...
The effects of treating two biopolymers (Trigonella foenum—graceum galactomannan and xanthan gum mixtures) with microwaves and ultrasound on the rheological aspects of O/W emulsions were investigated. The data obtained from steady shear flow we...
Fruit juice processing can generate significant waste, but efficiently repurposing some of its byproducts not only reduces environmental impact but also adds value, thereby enhancing sustainability in the food industry. This work assesses the use of...
In this study, the effects of NBR polarity and organoclay addition on the curing, rheological, mechanical, and thermal properties of an NBR/phenolic resin blend were investigated. The samples were prepared using a two-roll mill. The results showed th...
This study investigates the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of basalt/woven glass fiber reinforced polymer (BGRP) hybrid polyester composites. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to explore the chemical aspect, wh...
The diverse properties and applications of chitosan materials require a broad spectrum of characterization techniques. In the meantime, due to chitosan’s high gel-forming capability, the rheological properties of chitosan solutions vary signifi...
An emulsification method was developed for fabricating core-shell microspheres with a thick shell layer. Kartogenin (KGN) and platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF-BB) were respectively loaded into the core portion and the shell layer of the micros...
Injectable hydrogels are gaining popularity as tissue engineering constructs because of their ease of handling and minimal invasive delivery. Making hydrogels from natural polymers helps to overcome biocompatibility issues. Here, we have developed an...
The aim of this study was to assess the functional properties of butters, spreadable fats, and shortenings, collected from the Czech market, in correlation with their nutritional values declared by the producers. Various methods were applied to deter...
A polyethylene/wood-fiber composite loaded with nano-ZnO was prepared by a facile hot-press method and was used for the photocatalytic degradation of organic compounds as well as for microwave absorption. ZnO nanoparticles with an average size of 29...
The mechanical properties of calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) gels in cementitious materials are mainly realized by nanoindentation experiments. There is limited research on the dynamic response of the molecular structure of C-S-H under nanoindentati...
(1) Background: In this study, the potential use of Dioscorea rotundata hydrocolloids was evaluated to develop low-fat mayonnaise. (2) Methods: The effect of different concentrations of hydrocolloids on the physicochemical, microstructural, and rheol...
The opportunity to know the status of a soft tissue (ST) in situ can be very useful for microsurgery or early diagnosis. Since normal and diseased tissues have different mechanical characteristics, many systems have been developed to carry out such m...
Thermosensitive alginate–poloxamer (ALG–POL) copolymer with an optimal POL content was synthesized, and it was used to combine with silk fibroin (SF) for building ALG–POL/SF hydrogels with dual network structure. Mesoporous bioactiv...
The rheologic properties of a three-phase coal froth are critical to understanding the interfacial properties that are associated with its stability. Due to the fragile nature of froth, oscillatory rheology was used to make sure that the froths were...
To investigate the influence of moisture content, density, and loading frequency on the dynamic strength and liquefaction characteristics of sandy soil, a series of vibration triaxial tests were designed and conducted. The tests were divided into inc...
This work focuses on developing an understanding of the rheological properties of polymer-based dopant-source inks at the timescales relevant to inkjet printing and their corresponding roles in determining the production of defect-free droplets. Ink-...
Engineering performance of asphalt pavement highly depends on the properties of bitumen, the bonding material to glue aggregates and fillers together. During the service period, bitumen is exposed to sunlight, oxygen and vehicle loading which in turn...
The loss factor is an important index for evaluating the damping capacity of non-Newtonian viscous polymers used in viscous damping walls (VDWs). The modulus ratio method (MRM) and the tangent of the loss angle (TLA) are commonly used to calculate th...
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the synthesis parameters and the incorporation of natural polyphenolic extract within hydrogel networks on the mechanical and morphological properties of physically cross-linked xanthan gum/poly(vinyl alcoho...
The effect of konjac glucomannan (KGM) on the retrogradation of amylose was explored during storage. The color, rheological properties, texture, water-holding capacity (WHC), low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD)...
This paper presents a new formulation for analyzing a beam on elastic supports traveling on irregular profiles. The model is a first approximation of a passenger railway vehicle car body. The main difference with previous works is the use of a comple...
An experimental investigation of flexural-gravity waves was performed in the Hamburg Ship Model Basin HSVA ice tank. Physical characteristics of the water-ice system were measured in several locations of the tank with a few sensors deployed in the wa...
Direct digital manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics exhibits the potential to relieve many of the constraints placed on the current design and manufacture of composite structures. At present, the additive manufacturing of conti...
One third of the food produced in the world is wasted. Bread is one of the most wasted foods both during the distribution process and in households. To use these breads, it is necessary to get to know the properties of the flours that can be obtained...
Carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals (cCNC) are highly dispersible particles useful in many industries. In particular, they can be applied to form Pickering emulsions and foams for “green” applications in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical indu...
Food waste is a current global problem. The aim of this work was to investigate the possibility of reintroducing bread discarded by retailers in the preparation of sugar-snap cookies. Bread flours were obtained from stale breads (white and whole whea...
Recently, 3D printing of fiber-reinforced composites has gained significant research attention. However, commercial utilization is limited by the low fiber content and poor fiber–resin interface. Herein, a novel 3D printing process to fabricate...
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