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Preliminary studies on the suitability of PETG for 4D printing applications [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2020 Shape memory polymers represent a class of polymers that can recover its original shape under stimulus. This paper presents the preliminary results of a broader research programme that investigates the potential use of polyethylene terephthalate glycol ...
Hassan Mohamed H. +4 more
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Acetolysis of waste polyethylene terephthalate for upcycling and life-cycle assessment study
Nature Communications, 2023 To reduce environmental pollution and reliance on fossil resources, polyethylene terephthalate as the most consumed synthetic polyester needs to be recycled effectively.
Yuantao Peng +5 more
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Effects of different aligner materials and attachments on orthodontic behavior
Journal of Dental Sciences, 2021 Background/purpose: The orthodontic aligner becomes popular worldwide in orthodontic therapy as an esthetic alternative to fixed labial braces. This study evaluated orthodontic tooth movement behavior using different aligner materials and attachment ...
Chung-Te Ho +4 more
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Acta Technologica Agriculturae, 2023 The publication is focused on the anisotropic properties of products of additive manufacturing using a Fused Filament Fabrication technology (FFF). Five different materials used in technical practice were tested. These materials are PLA (polylactic acid),
Pernica Jakub +5 more
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Fitting of 2D WAXD data: Mesophases in polymer fibers
Data in Brief, 2021 This data article presents fitting results of wide-angle x-ray diffraction (WAXD) patterns of melt-spun polymer fibers from amorphous materials (polycarbonate (PC), cyclo-olefin polymer (COP), copolyamide (coPA), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG))
Edith Perret, Rudolf Hufenus
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Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology, 2022 3D printing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file process created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Many filaments can be used in 3D printing, one of which is PETG (PolyEthylene
Doohan Taqdissillah +4 more
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Converting waste PET plastics into automobile fuels and antifreeze components
Nature Communications, 2022 To solve the serious problem of white plastic pollution many degradation routes are being investigated. Here the authors show a H2-free low-cost Cu/SiO2 catalyzed process to quantitatively convert polyethylene terephthalate into p-xylene and ethylene ...
Zhiwen Gao +4 more
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Comparative Reactivity of Different Polyols in the PET Saponification Process
AppliedChem, 2023 This work is concerned with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) saponification by different potassium compounds in various polyols as well as biodiesel’s main by-product, crude glycerol.
Valentin N. Sapunov +8 more
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Annals of "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Fascicle XII, Welding Equipment and Technology, 2021 The additive manufacturing (AM) fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology is widely used today with different kinds of thermoplastic materials, including polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG).
O. Kohn +4 more
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Designs, 2023 Because of its numerous advantages, 3D printing is widely employed for a variety of purposes. The mechanical characteristics of 3D-printed items are quite important.
Mohammed Aqeel Albadrani
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