On High Explosive Launching of Projectiles for Shock Physics Experiments
The hydrodynamic operation of the `Forest Flyer' type of explosive launching system for shock physics projectiles was investigated in detail using one- and two-dimensional continuum dynamics simulations.
Buttler, William T. +5 more
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Comparison of Material Properties and Microstructure of Specimens Built Using the 3D Systems Vanguard HS and Vanguard HiQ+HSSLS Systems [PDF]
The HiQ upgrade to the 3D Systems Vanguard selective laser sintering (SLS) machine incorporates a revised thermal calibration system and new control software.
Hall, A. +4 more
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Rethinking plastic waste: innovations in enzymatic breakdown of oil‐based polyesters and bioplastics
Plastic pollution remains a critical environmental challenge, and current mechanical and chemical recycling methods are insufficient to achieve a fully circular economy. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in the enzymatic depolymerization of both oil‐derived polyesters and bioplastics, including high‐throughput protein engineering, de novo ...
Elena Rosini +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Mechanical properties of sandwich composite made of syntactic foam core and GFRP skins
Sandwich composites or sandwich panels have been widely used as potential materials or building structures and are regarded as a lightweight material for marine applications.
Zulzamri Salleh +3 more
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Heat Treatment Effects on Pristine and Cold-Worked Thin-Walled Inconel 625
Thin-walled Inconel 625 sheet metal was sectioned into tensile specimens, plastically strained, and then heat treated. Specimens were pulled to a targeted strain, unloaded, and then subjected to one of two heat treatments with the goal of restoring the ...
Gabriel Demeneghi +6 more
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Reversible strain effect on the magnetization of LaCoO3 films
The magnetization of ferromagnetic LaCoO3 films grown epitaxially on piezoelectric substrates has been found to systematically decrease with the reduction of tensile strain.
A. D. Rata +5 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley +1 more source
The Effects of Transient Temperature around Welds on Mechanical Properties of A36 Steel Plate
There are various ways for welding experts to improve their production quality, and one of which is by designing a particular type of welding tool. Besides aiming to replace the function of operator’s body parts, the tool is also able to control buckling
Moh. Jufri, Alfin Aprilianto, Nur Subeki
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This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc +8 more
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Auxetic behavior of 3D woven warp, weft, and bidirectional interlock structures
Natural fibers are gaining importance due to environmental concerns and sustainability issues. However, their mechanical performance is not up to the mark.
Tehseen Ullah +3 more
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