Styrene–butadiene copolymer (SBS)-modified bitumen (SMB) is widely applied in pavement construction. With yearly services, many SMB wastes urgently need to be reclaimed for repaving roads based on the objectives of environmental protection, lan...
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,...
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...
A new treatment method of combined crumb rubber and steel slag modifier for asphalt binders was proposed in this work. The viscosity, rheological properties, and thermogravimetric analysis of modified asphalt mortar were then investigated. The modifi...
The onset of thermal instabilities in the plane Poiseuille flow of weakly elastic fluids is examined through a linear stability analysis by taking into account the effects of viscous dissipation. The destabilizing thermal gradients may come from the...
The viscoelasticity of fluids have a significant impact on the process of heat and mass transfer, which directly affects the efficiency and quality, especially for highly viscous functional polymer materials. In this work, the effect of elasticity on...
The characterisation and monitoring of viscous fluids have many important applications. This paper reports a refined ‘dipstick’ method for ultrasonic measurement of the properties of viscous fluids. The presented method is based on the comparison of...
This paper presents the change of non-dimensional characteristics and thermal behavior of different sized tilting pad journal bearings (TPJBs) with the same Sommerfeld number. A three-dimensional (3D) TPJB numerical model is provided considering the...
In this study, a comb-type capacitive accelerometer based on a silicon carbide (SiC) microstructure is presented and investigated by the finite element method (FEM). It has the advantages of low weight, small volume, and low cross-coupling. Compared...
Concrete materials undergo a series of physical and chemical changes under high temperature, leading to the degradation of mechanical properties. This study investigates basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) through high-temperature testing using t...
The most important plastic resins used for wire coating are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nylon, polysulfone, and low-/high-density polyethylene (LDPE/HDPE). In this article, the coating process is performed using elastic-viscous fluid as a coating mater...
An oscillating drop rheometer capable of operating under conditions of high pressure and high temperature has been built. The oscillating drop mechanism was able to support pressures as high as 1300 bar and successfully performed oscillations at cons...
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...
In this research, the effects of modifiers on the high-temperature rheological and fatigue properties of asphalt were investigated by utilizing montmorillonite (MMT) and organic montmorillonite (OMMT) as modifiers for 70# and styrene butadiene styren...
Mesoscopic shear elasticity has been revealed in ordinary liquids both experimentally by reinforcing the liquid/surface interfacial energy and theoretically by nonextensive models. The elastic effects are here examined in the frame of small molecules...
We examine the Cauchy problem for a model of linear acoustics, called the Moore–Gibson–Thompson equation, describing a sound propagation in thermo-viscous elastic media with two temperatures on cylindrical domains. For an adequate combina...
In this study, the rheological behavior of maize kernel was systematically investigated using a dynamic mechanical analyzer. The loss in toughness caused by drying resulted in a downward shift in the relaxation curve and an upward shift in the creep...
Sprinkled snow melting salt (SMS) exerts a snow melting effect and also has a negative impact on the asphalt pavement and the environment. Salt storage pavement technology can alleviate these two problems. However, non-alkaline SMSs may have the risk...
In order to reduce negative technological factors when using epoxy resin as a thermosetting binder for the composition, a less viscous epoxyamine resin was studied. To impart elastic properties, the resin was modified with two components: polyester b...
Fiber materials as an asphalt mixture additive and stabilizer can effectively improve the performance index of asphalt pavement. In this study, lignin and carbon fiber were used as modifiers to study their effects on the road performance of asphalt m...
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...
Dual-functional polymeric system combining shape memory with self-healing properties has attracted increasingly interests of researchers, as both of these properties are intelligent and promising characteristics. Moreover, shape memory polymer that f...
The application of alkaline extrusion in whole corn flour not only produces partial gelatinization of starch but also favors interactions between its components and releases natural hydrocolloids, modifying the rheological properties and suitability...
Yam (Dioscorea. sp.) is an edible starchy tuber with potential for being a commercial source of starch for industrial purposes, but yam starch is underutilized. The dynamic oscillatory and thermal properties of yam starches from sixteen varieties eac...
In this work, the rheological behavior of passion fruit peel extract was determined at different temperatures (5–40 °C) and peel content in the extract (40–55% w/w). The extract was obtained after blanching the passion fruit peels at...
Thermal stresses are leading factors that influence low-temperature cracking behavior of asphalt pavements. During winter, when the temperature drops to significantly low values, tensile thermal stresses develop as a result of pavement contraction. C...
With allowance for orientational Brownian motion, the magnetorelaxometry (MRX) signal, i.e., the decay of magnetization generated by an ensemble of ferromagnet nanoparticles, each of which bears a macromolecular corona (a loose layer of polymer gel)...
Vital gluten is increasingly researched as a non-food product for biodegradable materials. During processing, the protein network is confronted with increased thermal and mechanical stress, altering the network characteristics. With the prospect of u...
This paper presents nonlinear finite element (FE) models to predict time- and temperature-dependent responses of shape memory polymer (SMP) foams in the large deformation regime. For the first time, an A SMP foam constitutive model is implemented in...
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...
Given health concerns, oleogels are promising substitutes for saturated fats in food products. An emulsion-templated method was used, employing rapeseed oil and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) as the structuring agent, to produce oleogels. Oil-i...
This paper presents an experimental analysis of the tensile behavior of unidirectional carbon/epoxy prepreg, focusing on the nonlinearity observed at the beginning of the stress–strain curve. Due to the material’s high viscosity, securely...
This article examines entropy generation in the peristaltic transport of nanofluid in a channel with flexible walls. Single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and multiple walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) with water as base fluid are utilized in this stu...
Numerous processes take place in materials under the action of concentrated energy flows. The most important ones include heating together with the temperature misdistribution throughout the depth, probable vaporization on the surface layer, melting...
This study compared collagens from cold-water and warm-water fish for their structural, rheological, and functional properties, and explored their potential applications, aiming to realize the high-value utilization of marine biological resources. To...
Fluid migration in a fracture network plays an important role in the oil accumulation mechanism and hence is key to oil exploration. In this study, we build a model by combining one-dimensional (1D) Navier–Stokes equations, linear elastic equat...
Maize kernels were treated using two varieties of drying methodologies, namely combined hot air- and vacuum-drying (HAVD) and natural drying (ND). We performed frequency sweep tests, modified Cole–Cole (MCC) analysis, and frequency–temper...
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...
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-...
Mode I fracture (tensile type) is the common cracking mode of asphalt pavements, which is caused by thermal cyclic loading or traffic. Some studies allow the analysis of the fracture modes by means of standardized tests, some of which are limited, di...
Common cereal processing through germination and fermentation usually has an important impact on the technological performance of the flours, mainly because of the activation of endogenous enzymes acting on macromolecules. The aim of the present stud...
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...
Germination is a convenient technique that could be used to enhance the nutritional profile of legumes. Furthermore, consumers’ increasing demand for diversification of bakery products represents an opportunity to use such germinated flours in...
Polymeric hydrogels have drawn considerable attention as a biomedical material for their unique mechanical and chemical properties, which are very similar to natural tissues. Among the conventional hydrogel materials, self-healing hydrogels (SHH) are...
A novel computational approach is developed to investigate the mixed convection, boundary layer flow over a nonlinear elastic (stretching or shrinking) surface. The viscous fluid is electrically conducting, incompressible, and propagating through a p...
Plantar Fascia (PF) is a fibrous tissue that plays a key role in supporting the foot arch; it can be affected by several pathologies that can alter foot biomechanics. The present study aims at investigating the mechanical behavior of PF and evaluatin...
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...
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...
As an asphalt modifier, waste battery powder (WBP) has been proven to be possible. This paper studies the modification effect of WBP on asphalt. The Flight Test Instrumentation Requirements (FITR) of WBP, Dynamic Shear Rheology (DSR) test, and Full S...
Honey’s authenticity is a major concern for producers and consumers, and this prompts research into reliable methods to determine the source of honey (botanical and geographical). This study aimed to find the botanical origin of seven samples o...
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