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Interplay Between Dispersion, Nucleation, and Crystallization in HDPE/Graphene Nanocomposites Processed Under Thermokinetic Conditions

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Thermokinetic processing controls graphene fragmentation and dispersion in HDPE, promoting heterogeneous nucleation and multistep crystallization. The balance between nucleation enhancement and chain mobility restriction governs the final crystalline structure and material performance.
Lucas J. S. Nascimento, Tainá dos S. Guatimosim, Fernanda T. G. Dias, Sandro C. Amico, Otávio Bianchi   +4 more
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Optimization of Performance and Efficiency of a Fuel-Flexible Free-Piston Linear Generator (FPLG) Engine for Range Extender Application

Energies
In today’s energy landscape, defined by the growing demand for sustainable energy generation technologies and the parallel need to advance internal combustion engine (ICE) architectures toward cleaner and more efficient solutions, the adoption of Free ...
Alex Scopelliti, Daniela A. Misul, Fabrizio Santonocito, Mirko Baratta   +3 more
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An Investigation in Poly (Lactic Acid)‐Cellulose Acetate Composites Used for the Controlled Release of Potassium Fertilizers

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic graph of controlled release potassium for plant growth. ABSTRACT Biodegradable polymer–based controlled‐release fertilizers (CRFs) offer an environmentally friendly approach to enhancing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing ecological impacts.
Kaleum Meaney, Ke Gong, Yinshi Lu, Yin Zhu, Lena Madden, Declan Devine, Michael Gaffney, Crevan O'Donnell, Mario Culebras, Maurice N. Collins, Yuanyuan Chen   +10 more
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Dynamic performance of a free piston expander-linear generator for small-scale organic rankine cycle under variable operating conditions: an experimental and numerical investigation

Frontiers in Energy Research
To tackle the critical challenge of adapting free piston expander-linear generators to the dynamic operating conditions of vehicle engine waste heat recovery Organic Rankine Cycle systems, this study introduces a comprehensive Matlab/Simulink simulation ...
Dong Yan, Lianfeng Lai, Zhihui Deng, Jian Zhang, Yonghong Xu   +4 more
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A Simple Rheology‐Based Framework for Selecting Printing Parameters in Extrusion‐Based Hydrogel Additive Manufacturing

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
An open analytical framework converts standard rheological measurements directly into the complete extrusion field and slicer‐ready printing parameters for Piston driven printers, enabling rapid operational window of printability in direct ink writing without CFD or machine learning. ABSTRACT Predicting whether a gel formulation will print successfully
Thiago M. C. Rodrigues, João V. R. C. dos Santos, Nicole P. Martins, Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics, properties and limitations of per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and fluoropolymers

Polymer International, EarlyView.
An overview and categorization of man‐made per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) including low‐molar‐mass and high‐molar‐mass fluorochemicals, and their international regulations is presented. Though certain PFASs are toxic, bioaccumulative and cross the human cellular membranes, others, such as fluoropolymers, are safe, reliable and involved in ...
Bruno Améduri
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Design and Development of a Modular Ballistic Pendulum for High‐Impulse Measurement in Contact and Near‐Field Explosive Loading

Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Measuring impulse from explosive charges in contact and near‐field configurations presents practical challenges due to wide variation in impulse magnitude. Ballistic pendula are widely used for impulse measurement, but many existing designs are limited to narrow operating envelopes or are poorly suited to repeated contact testing and tamped ...
R. Alford, R. Hazael, R. Critchley, L. Humphreys   +3 more
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Robotics for Crop Pollination: Recent Advances and Future Direction

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is great interest in alternative pollination strategies for crop production in the face of climate change and perennial threats to the traditional pollination mechanisms. This review explores the potential of robotic pollination as a promising solution to these challenges affecting crop fertilization, agricultural sustainability, and ...
Ranjan Sapkota, Matthew D. Whiting, Dawood Ahmed, Manoj Karkee   +3 more
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Assessing Eco‐Efficiency and the Cost of Carbon Abatement in Wastewater Treatment: Evidence From Spain

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment but are also contributors to carbon emissions. Improving the eco‐efficiency of WWTPs is essential for advancing sustainability in the sector.
Alexandros Maziotis, Maria Molinos‐Senante   +1 more
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An Ergonomic Customizable Soft Robotic Glove Toward Personalized Hand Rehabilitation

SmartBot, EarlyView.
Soft robotic gloves for hand rehabilitation are often limited by poor fit and uneven pressure on the fingers. Here, the authors report an ergonomic all‐fabric glove whose dual‐action actuators are tailored to individual finger geometry by CNC heat sealing, with symmetrical chambers that distribute interface pressure more evenly. Weighing only 90 g, the
Rui Chen, Firman Isma Serdana, Domenico Chiaradia, Xianlong Mai, Elena Losanno, Gabriele Righi, Claudia De Santis, Federica Serra, Vincent Mendez, Cristian Camardella, Daniele Leonardis, Giulio Del Popolo, Silvestro Micera, Antonio Frisoli   +13 more
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