Omnidirectional refractive devices for flexural waves based on graded phononic crystals
Different omnidirectional refractive devices for flexural waves in thin plates are proposed and numerically analyzed. Their realization is explained by means phononic crystal plates, where a previously developed homogenization theory is employed for the ...
Djafari-Rouhani, Bahram +2 more
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Tailoring the Mechanical Properties of Selective Laser Sintered Parts [PDF]
The ~£1 million IMCRC-funded integrated project ‘Personalised Sports Footwear: From Elite to High Street’ is investigating the use of Rapid Manufacturing to produce personalised sports shoes, with the aim of enhancing performance, reducing injury, and ...
Caine, M. P. +4 more
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Biodegradable polymeric films incorporated with a synergistic blend of metallic nanocomposites are developed and characterized. The films exhibit enhanced antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens, demonstrating their potential as active materials for food packaging.
Adriana Dos Santos Silva +5 more
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Woven Bamboo and Jute Fiber Reinforced in Epoxy Composites [PDF]
Aerospace, transportation, marine, and space applications demand structural materials with low densities yet strong, hard, and high impact strength. Composites are materials that satisfy the needs of recent technology.
Radhakrishna Kumshikar +1 more
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Performance evaluation of optical attocells configuration in an indoor visible light communication [PDF]
Visible light communication VLC is deemed as futuristic technology applied for both illumination and data communication due to the low-cost energy consumption, long life expectancy, huge bandwidth, and high security compared to radio frequency RF ...
Abdullah, Mohammad Faiz Liew +1 more
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Hybrid Magnetoactive Soft Elastomers: Material Development Toward Application in Diaphragm Pumps
Hybrid magnetoactive soft elastomeric membranes are developed by combining two different types of magnetic particles. The membranes exhibit distinct mechanical, magnetic and thermal properties owing to the unique characteristics of the two magnetic particles.
Somashree Mondal +4 more
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Replacement of Sand with Bauxite Mining Waste in Concrete Production [PDF]
The use of natural sand as fine aggregate in concrete is becoming problematic due to scarcity and pressure on mining of the resource. Alternate sources such as the use of industrial waste as replacement of natural sand in concrete are gaining popularity ...
BOADI, Joseph Kent, DANSO, Humphrey
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This study formulated a 5Y‐PSZ zirconia paste for extrusion‐based additive manufacturing via direct ink writing, producing dense ceramic structures for dental applications. A colloidal approach with 47 vol% nanometric powder and tailored additives optimized rheology and printability.
Juliana de Freitas Gouveia Silva +5 more
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Optimization of Mechanical Properties of Raw Agave Fibre-Reinforced Lightweight Foamed Concrete [PDF]
The utilization of readily accessible natural fibres in lightweight foamed concrete (LWFC), which is already a widely used building material, can have a substantial positive impact on the environment.
Md Azree Othuman Mydin +6 more
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Comparison of flexural properties of aramid-reinforced pultrusions having varied matrices, pretreatments and postcures [PDF]
Aramid-reinforced composite materials of equal fiber volume and varied polymer thermoset matrices were pultruded and flexurally tested to failure. The objective was to improve the flexural properties of aramid-reinforced pultrusions.
Johnson, Gary S. +2 more
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