Curing kinetics and effects of fibre surface treatment and curing parameters on the interfacial and tensile properties of hemp/epoxy composites [PDF]
, 2009 The curing kinetics of neat epoxy (NE) and hemp fibre/epoxy composites was studied and assessed using two dynamic models (the Kissinger and Flynn-Wall-Ozawa Models) and an isothermal model (the Autocatalytic Model) which was generally supported by the ...
Foreman, Nic J. +2 more
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Experimental investigation of open-ended microwave oven assisted encapsulation process [PDF]
, 2010 An open ended microwave oven is presented with improved uniform heating, heating rates and power conversion efficiency. This next generation oven produces more uniform EM fields in the evanescent region forming part of the heating area of the oven. These
Adamietz, R. +8 more
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Effect of Microstructure Evolution on Thermal Conductivity of Alloy 690 [PDF]
TeshugangThe effect of microstructure evolution on thermal conductivity of alloy 690 electrode was studied according to the working conditions of electrode materials in Joule furnace.
Feng Han, Zhu Yongchang, Song Zhigang, Gu Yang, Liu Zhe, Yang Debo
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An experimental study on one-step and two-step foaming of natural rubber/silica nanocomposites
Nanotechnology Reviews, 2020 The curing and cellular structure of natural rubber (NR)/silica composite foams were investigated. The presence of an activator in the rubber formulation significantly lowered the decomposition temperature of the ...
Bayat Hossein +3 more
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Optimal curing humidity for compacted bentonite-sand mixtures
Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2021 The buffer blocks used in deep geological repositories of high-level radioactive wastes (HLW) should be cured in an appropriate environment to prevent the deterioration of buffer blocks such as desiccation shrinkage and cracking.
ZHANG Hu-yuan +4 more
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Sequential curing of amine-acrylate-methacrylate mixtures based on selective aza-Michael addition followed by radical photopolymerization [PDF]
, 2016 Dual curing systems find various uses in industry with the process flexibility they provide which allows tailoring properties at different curing stages in accordance with application requirements. A safe and efficient dual curing scheme is proposed here
Fernández Francos, Xavier +3 more
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The Journal of Engineering Research, 2007 The effect of curing conditions and silica fume replacement on the compressive strength and the initial surface absorption of high performance concrete is reported. The silica fume contents were 5, 10, 15 and 20%, by weight of cement.
S.K. Al-Oraimi +3 more
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Influence of Curing Age and Mix Composition on Compressive Strength of Volcanic Ash Blended Cement Laterized Concrete [PDF]
, 2012 This study investigates the influence of curing age and mix proportions on the compressive strength of volcanic ash (VA) blended cement laterized concrete. A total of 288 cubes of 100mm dimensions were cast and cured in water for 3, 7, 28, 56, 90 and 120
Babafemi, A. J +2 more
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Investigating the impact of curing system on structure-property relationship of natural rubber modified with brewery by-product and ground tire rubber [PDF]
, 2020 The application of wastes as a filler/reinforcement phase in polymers is a new strategy to modify the performance properties and reduce the price of biocomposites.
Cañavate Ávila, Francisco Javier +5 more
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