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Microstructural, mechanical, and acoustic analyses of concrete with EPS and silica fume [PDF]

Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais
The incorporation of expanded polystyrene (EPS) into concrete reduces its density, but also its mechanical properties. Therefore, the concrete with EPS is generally considered as a non-structural material.
Victor Gaspar Silva e Silva, Cimark Guimarães Sandes Filho, Andressa Fernanda Angelin, Antonio Ernandes Macedo Paiva, Stella Stopa Assis Palma, Raquel Gonçalves, Rosa Cristina Cecche Lintz, Luísa Andréia Gachet, Edson Jansen Pedrosa de Miranda Jr.   +8 more
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SEALING MASONRY UNITS WITH EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM (EPS)

, 2014
Expanded polystyrene is a 100% recyclable material , such contributes to the reduction of environmental impacts , this contribution occurs preventing the misuse of wastes that are currently disposed of in landfills or dumps with no control , caused due to the large volume occupied and the difficulty of preventing spread by wind action, damage to the ...
Souza, Leandro Moreno De, Assis, Cleber Decarli de   +1 more
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Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation: Functional Materials, Structural Innovations, Synergistic Light–Heat–Mass Transfer Mechanisms, and Practical Applications

Carbon Neutralization, Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2026.
This review focuses on solar‐driven interfacial evaporation (SIE) for sustainable desalination, covering material design, performance, and applications. It also discusses current challenges and future directions, positioning SIE as a key technology to address global water scarcity. ABSTRACT The global freshwater crisis, intensified by population growth
Jiugang Li, Botian Zhu, Haoran Qiao, Zhiyi Xu, Zhiqiang Wang, Yi Hu, Hualin Zhang, Haoyou Jiang, Wenbin Li, Ying Wang, Jiuyi Li   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental Study for the Effect of Static and Dynamic Loads on Clay Utilizing Geofoam [PDF]

Port Said Engineering Research Journal, 2017
The recent and continuous industrial development at Port-Said necessitates many factories and gas plants to be constructed on its thick graduated clay soil.
Mohamed El Gendy, Ibrahim El Araby, Waled El Kamash, Ezzat Sallam, Ahmed El Labban   +4 more
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The prediction of drying time of expanded polystyrene blocks : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Technology in Production Technology at Massey University [PDF]

, 1998
A study of methods to predict the drying time of expanded polystyrene was made with the aim of optimizing the drying conditions of the drying kiln at Lanwood Industries.
Li, Yan
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Enhanced Delivery of Antimicrobial Peptide via Dual‐Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles Achieves Efficient Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Eradication

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 5, May 2026.
Dual‐functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles enable targeted delivery and enhanced penetration of antimicrobial peptides into Staphylococcus aureus biofilms, resulting in efficient biofilm disruption and bacterial eradication. ABSTRACT Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) present potential alternatives; nevertheless, their effectiveness is frequently ...
Ayşenur Pamukçu, M. Baran Karakaplan, Nursu Erdoğan, E. Hilal Altıntop, Didem Sen Karaman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of construction cost reduction of nearly zero energy dwellings in a life cycle perspective [PDF]

, 2019
Concerning Nearly Zero Energy Buildings, it is important to guarantee energy efficiency, thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality, while keeping construction and operational costs low.
Mattoni, B., Zinz, i. M.
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Technological Properties of Biocomposites Produced With Agro‐Industrial Castor Waste Applicable in the Thermal Insulation of Buildings

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 8, Page 7360-7378, 20 April 2026.
Biocomposites produced with agro‐industrial waste from castor hulls and pinewood bonded with urea‐formaldehyde adhesive, intended for application as thermal insulation in buildings. ABSTRACT The production of composite particleboards with agricultural waste has been the focus of many studies that aim to address environmental problems due to waste ...
Thamirys Andrade Lopes, Douglas Lamounier Faria, Felipe Gomes Batista, Adriele de Lima Felix, Antônio Claret Matos, Mário Vanoli Scatolino, Julio Soriano, Lourival Marin Mendes   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL POLYMER ADDITIVE ON THE PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE CONCRETE

Acta Polytechnica, 2020
This research investigated the effect of Renolith chemical polymer additive (RCPA) on the properties of expanded polystyrene (ESP) concrete. Renolith chemical additive is a polymer-based product in a liquid form made up of latex and cellulose ...
John Wasiu, Daoud Mohammad Baba
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Microstructure Tuning and Performance Enhancement of Polystyrene Foams via Ball‐Milled Biochar–Induced Nucleation in Supercritical CO2 ‐Assisted Extrusion

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 14, April 10, 2026.
Sustainable polystyrene–biochar composite foams produced by supercritical CO2 extrusion with enhanced microstructure, thermal insulation, and compressive performance. ABSTRACT Developing sustainable thermal insulation materials is critical to reducing building energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Apurv Gaidhani, Stephan Edwards, William Z. Xu, Lauren Tribe, Paul Charpentier   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source