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Canola Fiber as Reinforcement for Composites: Effect of Fiber Extraction and Processing Method on Fiber Properties, Nonwoven Manufacturing, and Composite Properties

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
Comparison of canola fiber reinforced composites manufactured using water‐retted, field‐retted, and enzyme‐treated fibers. ABSTRACT Canola fibers obtained from discarded stalks through various processing methods, including water‐retting and field‐retting followed by mechanical decortication and enzymatic degradation, were utilized as discontinuous ...
Md Shadhin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Composites From Almond Shell Powder and Recycled Polyolefin Blends: Effect of Compatibilizer on Interfacial Adhesion and Properties

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of sustainable recycled polyolefin/almond shell composites showing the effect of MA‐g‐PP compatibilizer on interfacial adhesion, void reduction, and composite morphology for lightweight automotive applications. ABSTRACT This study reports injection‐molded sustainable composites developed from a hybrid recycled polymer matrix ...
Rebecca Sanchez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modelling coronary flow after the Norwood operation: Influence of a suggested novel technique for coronary transfer

open access: yes, 2018
Background: The dynamic behavior of the aortic sinuses has an important function in the specific characteristics of coronary blood flow. Several publications have confirmed suboptimal myocardial perfusion after the Norwood procedure.
Mohammed K Al-Jughiman   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Enhancing Interfacial Adhesion and Toughness of Flax Fabric/Polylactic Acid Biocomposites Through Polyethylene Glycol Treatment

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
Production of flax fabric/polylactic acid biocomposite. ABSTRACT The development of fully biodegradable composites has gained significant attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional fiber‐reinforced materials. This study focuses on enhancing the interfacial adhesion and toughness of flax fiber‐reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites ...
Aylin Altınbay
wiley   +1 more source

Preoperative factors for early mortality in patients with HLHS undergoing the Norwood procedure

open access: yes, 2021
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is characterized by hypoplasia of the left heart and outflow tract. The three-stage surgical reconstruction of heart consists of circumventing the underdeveloped left ventricle by connecting right ventricle to ...
Kuo, James   +2 more
core  

Evaluation of Graphene Oxide–Modified Repair Methodologies in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Aerospace Applications

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
Schema 1. Schematic representation of the graphene oxide (GO)‐modified wet lay‐up repair strategy for CFRP laminates, illustrating stepwise ply removal, incorporation of GO into the epoxy repair matrix, and the enhanced mechanical performance of the repaired laminate.
Togay Yildirim, Tugba Soganci Aras
wiley   +1 more source

Mortality and neurodevelopmental outcome at 1 year of age comparing hybrid and Norwood procedures

open access: yes, 2017
OBJECTIVES Neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) are at risk of high mortality and neurodevelopmental morbidity. As an alternative to Norwood-type stage I palliation, the hybrid procedure has been developed.
Liamlahi, Rabia   +7 more
core  

Stage I Norwood: Optimal technical performance improves outcomes irrespective of preoperative physiologic status or case complexity

open access: yes, 2010
ObjectiveInterplay of baseline physiologic status, case complexity, technical performance, and outcomes in high-acuity operations has been poorly defined.
Liu, Hua   +5 more
core   +1 more source

WHOLESOME FOOD: INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER CONCERNS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Consumers as well as governmental agencies are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of food and food store operators' need to establish procedures to assure clean and wholesome ...
Norwood, Lewis F., Jr.
core   +1 more source

Real-Life Measurement of Vasoregulation in Patients with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: A Feasibility Study

open access: yesHearts
Background: In cardiology, vasoregulation is one of the most important targets of pharmacotherapy. SOMNOtouch™-NIBP (SOMNOmedics AG, Randersacker, Germany) is a cuffless device designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure measurements, and it ...
Reiner Buchhorn, Elisabeth Hofmann
doaj   +1 more source

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