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Study of the long-term degradation behavior of bamboo scrimber under natural weathering
npj Materials Degradation, 2022 In this work, the degradation behavior of bamboo scrimber are investigated under natural weathering system for six years. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and ...
Yahui Zhang +6 more
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Wettability after Artificial and Natural Weathering of Polyethylene Terephthalate
Environments, 2022 The weathering of plastics is always accompanied by a change in surface properties, especially wettability in the case of water. For plastics weathering in an aquatic environment, wettability plays an important role in transport, sedimentation, and ...
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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2022 Aims: Silicone elastomers, chemically known as polydimethylsiloxane used in maxillofacial rehabilitation, over a period of time, undergo degradation and discoloration once aged, thereby reducing clinical longevity.
Drashti Sunil Gandhi, Rajesh Sethuraman
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2022 Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a polyester, produced naturally by microorganisms, with excellent biocompatibility. Corona and radio-frequency (RF) plasma treatment were applied in order to improve the degradation process of PHBV ...
Ana Antunes +6 more
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Natural weathering of soft- and hardwoods modified by contact and flame charring methods
European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 2022 Exterior cladding boards benefit from a known service life that makes planning of maintenance and replacement procedures easier. Among the different wood modification methods, surface charring of wood is expected to increase the lifespan of wooden ...
M. Kymäläinen +2 more
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Brazilian tests on layered carbonaceous slate under water-rock interaction and weathering
Yantu gongcheng xuebao, 2021 The physical-mechanical properties of transversely isotropic layered slates may be degraded due to water-rock interaction (WRI) and natural weathering, which potentially leads to the instability or collapse of tunnels, slopes and mining.
LI Er-qiang 1, 2, FENG Ji-li 1, 2, ZHANG Long-fei 1, 2, ZHANG Hong-chang 1, 2, ZHU Tian-yu 1, 2
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PLoS ONE, 2023 To study the soil-water characteristics and shear strength of unsaturated complete-intense weathering mudstone, the soil-water characteristic curve of complete-intense weathering mudstone and the matric suction of mudstone samples under natural state ...
Haotian Guo +4 more
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Evaluation of the Physical and Adhesive Properties of Natural Weathering Asphalt
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021 Asphalt suffers from a series of aging processes in the natural environment. This is a significant factor in asphalt pavement diseases. Research of the properties of the decay processes in the natural weathering of asphalt will be helpful in ...
Yanzhu Wang +4 more
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On the Thermal Stresses Due to Weathering in Natural Stones
Applied Sciences, 2021 Natural weathering is known as one of the key mechanisms causing degradation in building materials. Great efforts have been made to develop new materials and new processes for protecting those that already exist.
William Hideki Ito +6 more
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Wood Material Science & Engineering, 2021 Wood is one of the most important building materials. During the service life of wood and derived materials, various degradation factors affect performance.
Eli Keržič, M. Humar
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