Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The growing impacts of climate change and energy scarcity demand environmentally sustainable refrigeration solutions. This study investigates eco‐friendly refrigerants (R152a, R290 and R600a) and their optimized ternary mixture as alternatives to R134a. Four blend compositions were analysed using experimental testing and REFPROP 10.0 modelling
M. Periyasamy, P. Senthilkumar
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Influence of Phosphomolybdates on Flame Retardancy and Smoke Suppression of PVC Matrix Flame Retardant Composites. [PDF]
MoleculesZhou X, Hu Z, Jiang F, Yang Q, Gao M.
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Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 142, Issue 16, April 20, 2025.ABSTRACT An extensive experimental analysis was conducted to assess the thermal, acoustic, magnetic, and electrical properties of composite materials reinforced with varying ratios of silicon carbide (SiC) and alumina (Al₂O₃) powders, with a focus on enhancing the functionality of robotic arms.
Merdan Özkahraman +2 more
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Effects of Layered Nanoclays on the Cellular Structure, Dynamic-Mechanical-Thermal Properties and Fire Behavior of Flame-Retardant ABS Foams. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Antunes M +2 more
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Material Limitations and Processing Challenges of Bio‐Based Thermoplastics: A Review
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.This review highlights recent advances in bio‐based thermoplastic polymers (b‐bTPs), focusing on their composition, formulation challenges, and industrial applications. Key aspects include the use of additives and blends to improve performance, microcellular injection molding techniques, and the recyclability of b‐bTPs foams.
Catarina Faria +4 more
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Antibacterial and Moisture Transferring Properties of Functionally Integrated Knitted Firefighting Fabrics. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Teng Z +7 more
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Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Polymeric blends (PB) represent a rapid and cost‐effective strategy for the development of materials with tailored properties. In this study, blends of polystyrene (PS) and poly(o‐methoxyaniline) (POMA) containing 7.5 wt/wt% of POMA were prepared and hybridized with erbium oxide (Er2O3) at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 wt/wt%.
Ana Carolina Pires Martins +4 more
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Towards Fire-Safe Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Strategies for Electrolyte Design and Structural Design. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Truong KL, Bae J.
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Unlocking fruit dimensions: Quantification of functional traits driving plant–frugivore interactions
Applications in Plant Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Fleshy fruits attract animals to ingest fruit, swallow the seeds, and release them in the landscape, thus facilitating seed dispersal and plant regeneration. Attraction of animal dispersers is achieved via attractants such as color or scent, and rewards like sugars, lipids, and micronutrients.
Linh M. N. Nguyen +4 more
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Flame-Retardant Battery Pack Case Design for Delaying Thermal Runaway: A CFD and Experimental Study. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Kim HS +5 more
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