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Corn cob lightweight concrete for non-structural applications [PDF]

, 2012
A lightweight concrete using granulated corn cob (without corn) as an aggregate is proposed in this research work. Taking into account that corn cob, after extracting the corn, is generally considered an agricultural waste, an interesting economic and ...
Cunha, V., Jacinto, C., Paiva, A., Pereira, H., Pereira, S., Pinto, J., Varum, H., Vieira, J., Vilela, P.   +8 more
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Optimization of insulation thickness of external walls of residential buildings in hot summer and cold winter zone of China [PDF]

, 2020
It is important to reduce primary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with residential buildings in the hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) zone of China.
Chen, Xin, Liu, Xiaojun, Shahrestani, Mehdi   +2 more
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Engineered Cellulose: A Multifunctional Platform for Next‐Generation Sustainable Environmental Technologies

EcoMat, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.
Engineered cellulose—enabled by functionalization, hybridization, and nano‐engineering—emerges as a versatile platform driving next‐generation solutions in water purification, CO2 capture, air filtration, soil remediation, energy storage, and sustainable packaging. ABSTRACT Engineered cellulose is redefining the frontier of sustainable materials in the
Amir Hossein Behroozi, Tizazu H. Mekonnen   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Construction of an efficient polystyrene-degrading microbial consortium based on degrading and non-degrading bacteria predominant in biofilms of marine plastic debris

Frontiers in Marine Science
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has caused significant pollution in marine environments, with potential EPS-degrading bacteria identified on long-term floating EPS biofilms.
Jiannan Wang, Jiannan Wang, Renju Liu, Sufang Zhao, Sufang Zhao, Benjuan Zhang, Zongze Shao, Zongze Shao   +7 more
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Additive Manufacturing and Characterization of Polystyrene for Thermal Insulation Applications

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 4, April 2026.
Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (MEAM) is proposed to fabricate custom atactic Polystyrene (aPS) panels for thermal insulation. By controlling the internal octahedral lattice structure, the optimized process enables the production of parts with a thermal conductivity of 0.03 W/(mK).
Arianna Teresa Cimino, Andrea Miranda, Matteo Casella, Targol Hashemi, Rita Salomone, Eva Milella, Roberto Pantani, Sara Liparoti   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insulation materials. Cellulose fiber and expanded polystyrene insulations [PDF]

, 2017
The main role of thermal insulation materials in a building envelope are to prevent heat loss and provide thermal comfort for a building's interior.
Viladot Bel, Cèlia
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Material Development and Foam Extrusion Processing of Thermoplastic Starch‐Based Compounds

Polymer Engineering &Science, Volume 66, Issue 4, Page 2739-2751, April 2026.
Schematic representation of the project: a compound material based on thermoplastic starch and PBAT is developed for further processing in the foam extrusion process to achieve a flexible foam sheet with a low density and fine‐pored foam structure. ABSTRACT An investigation into the properties of starch‐based compounds is conducted to determine their ...
Tien Viet Anh Vu, Tatiana Andreiko, Lisa Leuchtenberger‐Engel, Christian Hopmann, Christina Eloo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE THICKNESS OF THE LAYER PATTERN ON THE METHOD OF LOST FOAM CASTING AGAINST THE ACCURACY OF THE SIZE OF THE IRON

Patria Artha Technological Journal, 2018
Lost foam casting is one of the casting method using expanded polystyrene (EPS) as an ingredient for the manufacture of patterns and planted in silica sand.
Muhammad Hasyim
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Neutral‐pH Electropolymerization of Aniline on Hierarchically Porous Laser‐Induced Graphene Electrodes for Dual Biosensing

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 5, 6 March 2026.
Neutral‐pH electropolymerization of aniline on laser‐induced graphene (LIG) produces stable, brush‐like polyaniline coatings without requiring acidic conditions. The resulting PANI–LIG electrodes exhibit enhanced electroactive surface area, efficient charge transfer, and dual sensing capability for β‐blockers and pH, providing a scalable platform ...
Angelika Łepek, Aiswarya Manohar, Mattia Pierpaoli, Robert Bogdanowicz, Łukasz Gaweł, Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi, Jacek Ryl   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermal Behaviour and Admissible Compressive Strength of Expanded Polystyrene Wall Panelsof Varying Thickness [PDF]

, 2014
Over the years, clay bricks, concrete hollow blocks and other conventional construction materials have been in use and they have stood the test of time.
Ede, A. N., Ogundiran, Abimbola
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