ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.The hydrogel exhibits versatile functions, including efficient thermogalvanic conversion under a temperature difference, and acting as a cooling layer/forming a thermally conductive nanoactive composite for thermovoltaic conversion. Additionally, its self‐healing and self‐powered flexibility play a key role in energy storage systems. The growing demand
Eunah Kang
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Fire‐Safe Polymeric Insulation Foams for Energy‐Efficient and Low‐Carbon Buildings
ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.This review systematically summarizes recent advances in fire‐safe polymeric insulation foams, emphasizing the balance among flame retardancy, thermal insulation, mechanical reliability, and long‐term durability. By linking material‐level thermophysical properties with building cooling‐energy demand and operational carbon emissions, it establishes a ...
Qinhe Guo +10 more
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The Efficacy of Polymer Coatings for the Protection of Electroless Copper Plated Polyester Fabric. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2020 Ojstršek A +4 more
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Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Flysheet use is common without any published scientific evidence to justify their use. Objectives To demonstrate the effectiveness of flysheets at reducing fly avoidance behaviours and measuring changes in body temperature, heart rate, and cortisol levels. Study Design Ten‐week alternating crossover design.
Meggan Graves +2 more
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Scintillation of polyester fabric and clothing via proton irradiation and its utilization in surface imaging of proton pencil beams. [PDF]
Sci RepYamamoto S +6 more
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Surface modification of highly hydrophobic polyester fabric coated with octadecylamine-functionalized graphene nanosheets. [PDF]
RSC Adv, 2020 Achagri G +5 more
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Programmable crack dynamics engineering enables flexible strain sensors with high linearity
FlexMat, EarlyView.First‐decoupling theoretical framework of crack evolution elucidating the control methods, mechanistic insights, and structure‐activity relationships is established. Crack propagation from uncontrollable randomness systematically evolves into spatially ordered states.
Chunjin Wu +9 more
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Magneto‐responsive fibers and fabrics for soft systems
FlexMat, EarlyView.Abstract The combination of functional materials in fiber form has led to a surge in the integration of functional fibers and fabrics into soft systems that span sensing, communication, and actuation domains. A key subset is magnetic fibers and fabrics.
Hanlin Zhu +8 more
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TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF ELECTROLESS Ni–P DEPOSITION ON POLYESTER FABRIC
The effects of plating temperature on the plating rate, P content, surface morphology, and electrical resistance of the electroless Ni–P deposits were studied.
R. H. GUO +3 more
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Flexible photocatalytic materials: From substrate engineering to multi‐field synergistic enhancement
FlexMat, EarlyView.This review examines flexible photocatalytic systems, covering substrate evolution from polymers to biomass, fabrication methods like electrospinning, and key mechanical and optoelectrochemical metrics under deformation. Enhancement strategies are critically discussed, followed by applications in energy conversion, environmental remediation, and ...
Weiqi Wang +3 more
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