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Flexible Modular Armour for Protection Against the 5.56 x 45 mm SS109 Projectiles [PDF]

Problemy Mechatroniki, 2015
The paper presents the results of the depth of penetration tests (DOP) and numerical simulations of the 5.56 x 45 mm SS109 projectile impact onto passive, layered armours placed on the armour backing material.
Adam WIŚNIEWSKI, Dawid PACEK
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Advancing Safety and Sustainability in Nanomaterials Industry: Methodological, Business, and Regulatory Implications

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rapid proliferation of chemicals and nanomaterials (CNMs) has resulted in significant cross‐sector innovation, delivering product enhancements such as improved UV protection and waterproof textiles. However, these advances present urgent challenges regarding human safety, environmental hazards, and regulatory compliance. Despite the recent
Alessandra Fiorucci, Mario Miozza, Genc Alimehmeti, Alessandra Bonoli, Angelo Paletta   +4 more
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From Nature to Supply Chain: Exploring Biomimicry‐Based Pathways to Sustainability and Competitive Advantage

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Inspired by insights gleaned from biomimicry theory, this paper addresses the persistent lack of theoretically grounded research in sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) and examines how nature‐inspired biomimicry principles could enhance various dimensions of its competitiveness. This study's theoretical contribution lies in its proposal
Susana Garrido, Dominika Brozkova, Carmina Nunes, David Zapletal, Viktor Prokop   +4 more
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Artificial structures for human‐machine interfaces with closed‐loop interaction

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Artificial structures bridge sensing and feedback in closed‐loop human‐machine interfaces by providing geometry‐enabled mechanical and functional programmability. This review maps the role of artificial structures in diverse sensing modalities and feedback strategies, and illustrates their integration into closed‐loop interaction systems, highlighting ...
Taiqi Hu, Taisong Pan, Siqi Chen, Yiting Zhang, Yuan Lin   +4 more
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Synthesis, deposition and crystal growth of CZTS nanoparticles onto ceramic tiles

Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio, 2015
The work presents a simple solvothermal method for CZTS nanoparticles preparation using hexadecylamine (HDA) as a capping agent. The as-prepared CZTS powder was deposited as ink using Doctor Blade technique onto ceramic tile, as a substrate substituting ...
Ivan Calvet, Ester Barrachina, Rafael Martí, Diego Fraga, Teodora Stoyanova Lyubenova, Juan Bautista Carda   +5 more
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From Waste to Value: A Data‐Driven Framework for Sustainable Raw Materials Substitution in the Ceramic Industry

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT With increasing geopolitical risks, environmental pressures, and regulatory demands, the sustainable sourcing of raw materials has become a global priority for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG
Francesco Parisi, Luciana Randazzo, Davide Settembre Blundo, Isabella Ganci, Silvestro Antonio Ruffolo, Mauro Francesco La Russa   +5 more
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Opportunities for Australia Amid China's Carbon‐Neutral Transition: Input–Output Approach With Analysis of Australian Renewable Potential

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A major transformation in China's energy mix is underway as the country pursues carbon neutrality by 2060, posing significant structural challenges for Australia as a major exporter of carbon‐intensive resources. This study examines the economic impacts of China's decarbonisation on Australia by applying static and dynamic input–output (IO ...
Jinyong (Edward) Sung
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Affordable and Clean Energy: CO2 Emissions, Resilience and Inequality

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainable development means building the resilience of both people and the planet. It includes implementing strategies which reduce emissions while also enabling more vulnerable households to transition to clean and affordable energy. This paper examines household CO2 emissions in Ireland to highlight those who emit most and least in key ...
Nessa Winston, Monika da Silva Pedroso, Ciarán Mac Domhnaill   +2 more
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Estudo da retificação com ponta única de grês porcelanato no regime frágil [PDF]

, 2013
Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Tecnológico, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Florianópolis, 2013.Abstract : The use of polished high gloss porcelain tile has become increasingly common in ...
Souza, Rafael Gonçalves de
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Modeling and simulation of ceramic tiles linear shrinkage variation during the sintering process

Forces in Mechanics
Linear shrinkage (SL) is utilized as a criterion to modify the size of the sintered ceramic tiles, and the sintering cycle affects the shrinkage variation.
J.M.N. Jayaweera, M. Narayana, S.U. Adikary   +2 more
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