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Thermo‐Hydrodynamic Processes of Microparticles in Fractures: A CFD–DEM Approach

open access: yesInternational Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Controlling fracture permeability plays a critical role in subsurface energy applications, particularly in geothermal energy production and enhanced carbon sequestration, where regulating fluid flow is essential. The use of microcapsules has become a promising solution to enhance fracture permeability by providing a controlled sealing ...
Hoai Thanh Nguyen, Pania Newell
wiley   +1 more source

Conversion of CO2‐Derived Amorphous Carbon into Flash Graphene Additives

open access: yesMacromolecular Materials and Engineering
CO2 emissions have become a significant environmental problem over the last few decades, often stemming from combustion of fossil fuels. Production and disposal of waste plastic also contribute greatly to greenhouse gas emissions, due to combustion of ...
Paul Andrade Advincula   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of critical-fluid extractions in the process industries [PDF]

open access: yes
The potential for critical-fluid extraction as a separation process for improving the productive use of energy in the process industries is assessed.

core   +1 more source

Advancing Sustainable Composites: Processing and Properties of Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin Reinforced With Flax Fibers

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
AMPRO BIO/flax fiber composites with different fiber orientations fabricated by vacuum bagging for potential use in biomedical and automotive fields. ABSTRACT Replacing traditional thermoset resins with performing bio‐based alternatives plays a crucial role in the development of new sustainable composite materials.
Elisa Toto   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Overcoming Challenges in 3D Printing of Polyolefins and Their Composites: A Review on Strategies for Improved Printability and Performance

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
This review integrates the molecular fundamentals, key challenges, and mitigation strategies in polyolefin 3D printing, focusing on shrinkage, warpage, and adhesion control. It highlights material design approaches using recycled polyolefins and functional fillers to improve printability, mechanical properties, and sustainability in additive ...
Malik Hassan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Environmental Impact Assessment of an Innovative Sustainable Thermoplastic Anticorrosion Coating for Aluminum Alloy AA2024

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Life cycle assessment reveals that recyclable PPM coatings significantly reduce environmental impacts compared to epoxy, promoting sustainable aerospace corrosion protection. ABSTRACT This study evaluates the environmental performance of an innovative thermoplastic anticorrosion coating based on poly(phenylene methylene) (PPM) for aluminum alloy AA2024,
Marco Francesco D'Elia   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular Weight–Dependent Reinforcement of Biobased Aromatic Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Using Vegetable Oil Crosslinkers

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Strategy for biobased aromatic thermoplastic polyurethanes. ABSTRACT The transition toward sustainable thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) is a key challenge for reducing the carbon footprint for a wide range of applications, from industrial to transportation, including advanced applications such as 3D‐printed sensors and soft actuators.
Héloïse Sauquet   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eco-inspired multifunctional cyanate ester-epoxy resin blends for high-thermal, flame-retardant, and hydrophobic applications

open access: yesNext Materials
The present work deals with the development of new type of cyanate ester-epoxy resin hybrid blends using four different types of cyanate esters derived from bio-based phenolic precursors and fossil-based phenolic precursors through simple synthetic path ...
Devaraju S, Selvi M, Alagar M
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of the environmental aspects of the DOE phosphoric acid fuel cell program [PDF]

open access: yes
The likely facets of a nationwide phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) power plant commercial system are described. The beneficial and adverse environmental impacts produced by the system are assessed.
Cavagrotti, R. R., Lundblad, H. L.
core   +1 more source

Euphorbia tirucalli L. (Euphorbiaceae): the miracle tree: current status of available knowledge [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Euphorbia tirucalli is one of the most important tree Euphorbias known worldwide for its many uses. Endemic to tropical Africa where it often grows wild, it is usually planted for boundary demarcation but also as a live fence around compounds, shrines ...
Mwine, Tedson Julius, Van Damme, Patrick
core   +1 more source

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