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Some lines of research for improving productivity on rubber-based smallholdings in Cameroun [PDF]

, 2003
Cameroon currently plays a marginal role on the world natural rubber market. Yet the country, and particularly the as yet under-developed smallholder sector, offers great potential for developing rubber cultivation.
Chambon, Bénédicte, Eschbach, Jean-Marie, Gobina, Simon, Michels, Thierry   +3 more
core  

Light‐Actuated Fiber‐Climbing Inchworm Robot Toward Endoluminal Navigation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A kirigami‐inspired soft inchworm robot harnesses optical energy from a customized side‐emitting optical fiber, guaranteeing its propulsion along the fiber body. The wavelength‐selective responsiveness of dye‐functionalized liquid crystal elastomers and the application of temporal illumination patterns enable sequential control of robot components. The
Antonio Lobosco, Leilei Song, Fan Liu, Yu‐Hsiang Lin, Venkatasubramanian Kalpathy Venkiteswaran, Hao Zeng, Sarthak Misra   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification and characterization of the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase gene family in the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis: role in latex regeneration and stress response

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2016
As the key enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) provides NADPH and intermediary metabolites for rubber biosynthesis, and plays an important role in plant development and stress responses. In this study,
Xiangyu eLong, Bin eHe, Yongjun eFang, Chaorong eTang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Texoskeletons: Developing the Fundamental Technologies for Creating Intelligent Soft Robotic Clothing With Integrated 1D Sensors and Actuators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Traditional wearable exoskeletons rely on rigid structures, which limit comfort, flexibility, and everyday usability. This work introduces the fundamental technologies to create the first soft, lightweight, intelligent textile‐based exoskeletons (Texoskeletons) built using 1D sensors and actuators.
Amy Lukomiak, Rameesh Bulathsinghala, Jack Varga, Shuxin Meng, Kalana Marasinghe, Imaad Refai, Biyon Fernando, Amitkumar Patel, Chamika M. Halloluwa‐Arachchige, Carlos Oliveira, Arash M. Shahidi, Zahra Rahemtulla, Alexander Turner, Ziyun Ding, Bernard X. W. Liew, Andy Kerr, Ezio Preatoni, Theo Hughes‐Riley, Ishara Dharmasena, Pasindu Lugoda   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing electrical characteristics and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness in thermoplastic elastomeric polymer blends by utilizing the selective distribution of conductive black

Functional Composite Materials
The selective distribution of filler within polymer blends presents a compelling advantage, notably manifesting as a reduced percolation threshold when compared to an individual polymer matrix with a random filler dispersion.
Sreeja Nath Choudhury, Jasomati Nayak, Palash Das, Aparajita Pal, Ankur Katheria, Pallab Banerji, Narayan Ch. Das   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of TESPT on Tensile and Tear Strengths of Vulcanized Silica-filled Natural Rubbe

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 2018
The effectof coupling agent on tensile and tear strengthsof vulcanized NR filledwith 50 pphr of precipitated silica (VN3) was investgated. The amount of coupling agent was varied from 0,1,2,3,4,5 to 8 pphr.
A.K. NORIZAH, S. AZEMI
doaj   +1 more source

Physical interpretation of the Mullins softening in a carbon-black filled SBR [PDF]

, 2014
A 40 phr carbon-black filled styrene butadiene rubber has been submitted to several experiments in order to identify the physical damage responsible for the mechanical softening recorded upon first stretch.
DIANI, Julie, DIAZ, Rodrigo, GILORMINI, Pierre   +2 more
core   +6 more sources

Modular Control of PEG‐Poly(2‐Oxazoline) Co‐Assembly Enables Tunable Aggregate Properties for Intraocular Pressure Management

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A thermo‐responsive poly(2‐oxazoline)‐based injectable formulation is developed to modulate intraocular pressure (IOP) in both normal and hypotonic eyes. By adjusting the PEG content, the aggregation behavior is finely tuned, enabling IOP elevation without long‐term deposition.
Yuji Tanaka, Shohei Morikawa, Shigehito Osawa   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Warpage of rubber pressed composites [PDF]

, 2002
The rubber pressing process is applied for the rapid production of thermoplastic composite products. However, rubber pressed products show geometrical distortions, such as warpage, due to process-induced residual stresses.
Akkerman, Remko, Lamers, Edwin, Ven, Erik van de, Wijskamp, Sebastiaan   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Copolymers of Poly(Butylene Trans‐1,4‐Cyclohexanedicarboxylate)/Pripol as New Biomaterial Platform for Small Diameter Vascular Graft

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Electrospun tubular scaffolds from novel PBCE‐based copolyesters and blends were designed as candidates for small‐diameter vascular grafts. They combine defect‐free architecture, blood‐compatible surfaces, and mechanical properties comparable to native vessels.
Edoardo Bondi, Gabriele Obino, Giulia Guidotti, Alberto Sensini, Martijn van Griensven, Antonio Junior Lepedda, Nadia Lotti, Lorenzo Moroni   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source