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Geological Survey of Alabama [PDF]

This is the homepage of the Geological Survey of Alabama (GSA), a data gathering and research agency that explores and evaluates the mineral, water, energy, biological, and other natural resources of the State of Alabama and conducts basic and applied ...

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Technical and environmental characterisation of recycled aggregate for reuse in bricks [PDF]

, 2017
Waste mud coming from an aggregate washing plant was formerly used as filling material for a pond, aimed at the recovery of an abandoned quarry. Once completed the filling capacity of the pond, the need for identifying a possible reuse of mud produced by
Bettini, Nicola, Collivignarelli, Carlo, Plizzari, Giovanni, Rondi, Luca, Sorlini, Sabrina   +4 more
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Multi‐Scale Characterization of PLA Composites With Natural‐Based Reinforcements: From Filament to 3D‐Printed Parts

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Thermal, microstructural, and mechanical characterization of 3D‐printed PLA composite parts. ABSTRACT To address plastic waste and agricultural residue underutilization, this study evaluates the thermal (DSC and FTIR), microstructural (SEM), and mechanical behavior of polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with flax fibers and olive pit particles, processed ...
P. N. B. Reis, L. Távara, M. Muñoz‐Reja, M. T. Aranda, F. Nur Ainin, M. D. Azaman, L. M. Ferreira   +6 more
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Comparative Study on Light Weight Concrete by using Light Expanded Clay Aggregate and Pumice Stone [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
In order to increase compressive strength while decreasing thickness and weight, lightweight concrete is crucial to the construction of concrete. By including clay and pumice into the composite, the study focuses on analyzing the qualities of the ...
VarshaSri K., Vishnu Vardhan G., Swathi K., Prasanna D., Chandini R., Poojith G., Ramana Nayak R.   +6 more
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WETWALL - an innovative design concept for the treatment of wastewater at an urban scale [PDF]

, 2018
Rising temperatures, increasing food demand and scarcity of water and land resources highlight the importance of promoting the sustainable expansion of agriculture to our urban environment, while preserving water resources.
Arias, Carlos Alberto, Bosch González, Montse, Carvalho, Pedro, Castellar da Cunha, Joana América, Farreras, Jordi, Montserrat Canals, Joan, Pérez Luque, Gabriel, Rysulova, Martina   +7 more
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Overcoming Challenges in 3D Printing of Polyolefins and Their Composites: A Review on Strategies for Improved Printability and Performance

Polymer 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, Philip McMorran, Marwan Eid, Julia Blair, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra   +5 more
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Investigation of the Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of ABS Composite Reinforced With Bentonite and DEHPA‐Modified Bentonite

Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 63, Issue 6, Page 1505-1517, 15 March 2025.
Mechanical and thermal properties of ABS/Bentonite/DEHPA composites. ABSTRACT This study investigates the mechanical, thermal, and surface characteristics of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) composites reinforced with bentonite and bis(2‐ethylhexyl) phosphate (DEHPA)‐modified bentonite.
İdris Karagöz, B. Şebnem Şimşiroğlu, Elif Nur Özer, Harun Sepetcioglu, Jülide Hızal   +4 more
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Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
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MICROWAVE HEAT TREATMENT OF WASTES (CLAY, GLASS AND COAL ASH) TO MANUFACTURE A HIGH MECHANICAL STRENGTH CELLULAR AGGREGATE

Nonconventional Technologies Review, 2020
The paper presents experimental results obtained in the manufacturing process of a lightweight aggregate using a finely ground mixture of wastes (clay, glass and coal ash) expanded with silicon carbide as a foaming agent.
Lucian Paunescu, Marius Florin Dragoescu, Felicia Cosmulescu   +2 more
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Bibliometric analysis on Characterization of Sustainable lightweight Self Compacting Concrete with Recycled Aggregate [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The construction industry produces an enormous quantity of waste that may be recovered and expended as recycled aggregates to replace or supplement natural aggregates.
Renukuntla Anu, Murthi Pa
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