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Mechanical characterization of protective coatings for offshore wind turbine towers and transition pieces [PDF]

, 2017
Marine coatings develop residual stresses in all stages of their lifetime; excessive residual stresses affect adhesion and can compromise the integrity of both the coating system and substrate. The mechanical properties of three epoxy-based paint systems
Inam, Fawad, Leung, Ken, Lopez, Isbelis, Paulsen, Andreas, Till, Clare   +4 more
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Enhancement of Interfacial Strength and Corrosion Resistance of Adhesives via Synergistic Effect of Metallic Surface Treatment and α‐ZrP Nanosheets

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Synergistic enhancement of interfacial strength through α‐ZrP nanosheet reinforcement of polyurethane adhesive and aluminium anodization. ABSTRACT Polyurethane (PU) nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical performance and adhesive bonding are crucial for aerospace and automotive applications. This study investigates the reinforcing effect of α‐zirconium
Tomiris Zhumagaliyeva, Umut Bakhbergen, Sadyr Sabitov, Gulnur Kalimuldina, Aishuak Konarov, Fethi Abbassi, Sherif Araby   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales, Marta Mª. Domínguez‐Herrera, Rocío Peña‐Vázquez, Lilia Clara Alonso Gutiérrez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Micro‐Texturized and Ultra‐Soft Dry Electrode for Motion‐Artifact Tolerant and Long‐Term Stable Wearable Electrophysiological Monitoring

Small, EarlyView.
A highly conformal and adhesive dry electrode is developed using a micro‐textured carbon black/PDMS composite. By leveraging spontaneous surface roughness for enhanced mechanical interlocking and integrating a stretchable serpentine interconnector, the device achieves robust skin contact and low impedance.
Sang‐Min Kim, Hee Jeong Jang, Ki‐Hoon Kim, Yeon‐Jeong Hwang, Yu Bin Lee, Joonsoo Jeong, Sunghoon Jung, Eubin Jeong, Dong‐Wook Han, Eui‐Suk Sung, Min‐Ho Seo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cyclic hygrothermal ageing of flax fibers’ bundles and unidirectional flax/epoxy composite. Are bio-based reinforced composites so sensitive?

Industrial Crops and Products, 2019
Abstract The use of vegetal fibers to reinforce polymeric matrix composites is challenging and goes with questions of durability issues, especially when exposed to damp conditions. The aim of this study is to quantify, up to 1 year, the impact of humidification/drying cycles, i.e.
Cadu, Thomas, van Schoors, Laetitia, Sicot, Olivier, Moscardelli, Sandrine, Divet, Loïc, Fontaine, Stéphane   +5 more
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Experimental Characterization of Hygrothermal and Aging Effects in Textile Composites [PDF]

, 2000
This paper summarizes the hygrothermal and physical aging tests that were conducted on AS4/PR500 5HS textile composite laminates. The objectives of the hygrothermal tests were to determine the diffusivity and maximum moisture content of the laminate ...
Dharani, Lokeswarappa R., Dixon, N., Gupta, V., Roy, Samit, Xu, Weiqun   +4 more
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Durability Characterization of a High Performance Building Envelope with Vacuum Insulation Panels and Energy Recovery Ventilation [PDF]

, 2021
Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) can help achieve thin, highly insulated building envelopes, but poor implementation and insufficient ventilation can lead to durability issues.
Campbell, Christopher Lee
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Evaluation of Moisture Ageing Status of Cross‐Linked Polyethylene Insulation in Power Cables at Different Temperatures

High Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cross‐linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables play an important role in power systems to transport electrical energy, and moisture is one of the important predisposing factors for insulation failure in medium and high‐voltage cables. In this paper, a temperature‐moisture accelerated ageing experiment is designed, and a method for assessing the ...
Wen Luo, Rui Lan, Xingda Li, Guochang Li, Yanhui Wei, Shengtao Li, Yubing Duan, Qingwen Xu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reactive processing of maleic anhydride-grafted poly(butylene succinate) and the compatibilizing effect on poly(butylene succinate) nanocomposites [PDF]

, 2013
In this study, maleic anhydride-grafted poly(butylene succinate) (PBS-g-MA) was synthesized via reactive meltgrafting process using different initiator contents.
W. S. Chow, Y. J. Phua, Z. A. Mohd Ishak
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Electrospun Nanofibres for Load‐Bearing Composite Materials—A Review of Techniques, Mechanical Properties and Durability

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 5, Page 3917-3945, 10 March 2026.
Electrospun nanofibre for load‐bearing composite materials. ABSTRACT Electrospun nanofibres are emerging nanomaterials prized for their scalability, high surface area to volume ratio and yield. Their effectiveness in improving the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites is widely reported. Nanofibres could activate multiscale toughness and
Usaid Ahmed Shakil, Petr Hájek
wiley   +1 more source