Moth-Wing-Inspired Multifunctional Metamaterials. [PDF]
Adv MaterThis study develops a moth‐wing‐inspired heterogeneous metamaterial that achieves synergistic broadband sound absorption, mechanical energy dissipation, and thermal insulation within a lightweight architected framework. Combining bioinspired gradient design, genetic‐algorithm optimization, and additive manufacturing, the bionic heterogeneous acoustic ...
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Monitoring and simulations of hydrolysis in epoxy matrix composites during hygrothermal aging [PDF]
, 2014 In this paper, we studied the water transport in thermoset matrices. We used Fourier Transform Infrared analysis (FTIR) during sorption/desorption experiments to investigate the interaction between sorbed water and the epoxy network.
EL YAGOUBI, Jalal +3 more
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Thermomechanical and hygroelastic properties of an epoxy system under humid and cold-warm cycling conditions [PDF]
, 2014 In this paper, we study the hygrothermal aging of an anhydride-cured epoxy under temperature and hygrometry conditions simulating those experienced by an aircraft in wet tropical or subtropical regions.
ASKARI, Abe +4 more
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Progress of Fiber-Reinforced Composites [PDF]
, 2022 Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) materials are widely used in advanced structures and are often applied in order to replace traditional materials such as metal components, especially those used in corrosive environments.
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A review of test protocols for assessing coating performance of water ballast tank coatings [PDF]
, 2014 Concerns on corrosion and effective coating protection of double hull tankers and bulk carriers in service have been raised especially in water ballast tanks (WBTs).
Guy, Alan +4 more
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Moisture absorption behavior and diffusion characteristics of continuous carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites: a review [PDF]
, 2023 Throughout their service life, carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites are exposed to a range of environmental conditions. The long-term durability of these composites is an ongoing concern because exposure to moisture can degrade the polymeric matrix ...
Feras Korkees
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A review on the advances of the study on FRP-Concrete bond under hygrothermal exposure [PDF]
, 2023 The environmental exposure dramatically influences the performance of externally applied Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in the long run. Temperature and humidity are two common environmental factors that alter the bond behavior of the FRP application ...
Bhuiyan, Md Mehedi Hassan +4 more
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Physical and mechanical properties of PLA, and their functions in widespread applications — A comprehensive review [PDF]
, 2016 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading biomaterial for numerous applications in medicine as well as in industry replacing ...
Anderson, Daniel Griffith +2 more
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Influence of the thermophysical properties of pavement materials on the evolution of temperature depth profiles in different climatic regions [PDF]
, 2011 The paper summarizes the relative influence of different pavement thermo-physical properties on the thermal response of pavement cross-sections, and how their relative behaviour changes in different climatic regions.
Dawson, Andrew R. +4 more
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Influence of diffuse damage on the water vapour permeability of fibre reinforced mortar [PDF]
, 2012 International audienceThe study of moisture transfer inside building materials is an important issue in building physics. The hygric characterization of such materials has become a common practice for the estimation of the hygrothermal performance of ...
Foray, Geneviève +3 more
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