Preparation of polymeric aluminium ferric chloride from bauxite tailings by Ma D., Guo M., Zhang M.

“…The present study proposed a feasible method to use bauxite tailings to prepare polymeric aluminium ferric chloride (PAFC), a new composite inorganic polymer for water purification. Bauxite tailings roasted reacting with hydrochloric acid under air, pickle liquor which mainly contains Fe3+, Al3+ was generated, then calcium aluminate was used to adjust pH value and the basicity of the pickle liquor, the PAFC was subsequently prepared after the polymerization process. …”
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In-Plane Cyclic Response of Separated Masonry Infill Walls Using Polymeric Materials at the Surrounding Steel Frames Interface Using 3D FE Analysis by Alireza Karkabadi, Mohammad Iman Khodakarami

“…Also, infill walls isolated by a softer polymer, have better performance. In brief, isolation of infill wall using polymeric materials improves the behavior of the infill and frame.…”
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Effect of adhesive on the anchorage performance of variable curvature waveform clamping anchor for CFRP plate: Experimental investigation and carrying capacity calculation by Yongyu Duo, Minglei Ma, Guowen Xu, Xiaogang Liu

“…As a quintessential anisotropic material, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate is characterized by its exceptional longitudinal tensile strength but exhibits poor transverse mechanical performance, which poses significant challenges for effective anchorage. …”
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Mechanical, fracture and thermal characterization of post-cured hybrid epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with Graphene nanoplatelets and h-Boron Nitride by Mantesh C. Choukimath Choukimath, N. R. Banapurmath, M. A. Umarfarooq

“…The post-curing process of cured composites is essential in enhancing the strength, stiffness, elevating the glass transition temperature, and reducing residual stress in polymer thermoset composites. The curing temperature and time are the key factors that affect these properties. …”
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Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) nanomechanical characterization of micro- and nanoplastics to support environmental investigations in groundwater by Massimiliano Galluzzi, Michele Lancia, Chunmiao Zheng, Viviana Re, Valter Castelvetro, Shifeng Guo, Stefano Viaroli

“…Advanced spectroscopic techniques can detect the polymer type and quantify the number of MNP particles but are affected by large uncertainties in case of particles smaller than 10 μm in size and MNP heteroaggregates. …”
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Nanocomposites for Prosthetic Dental Technology: A Systemic Review by Wafaa Atallah, Nihad AlFuraiji, Oday H Hussein

“…Because of their physical and chemical properties, polymer nanocomposites were suitable for prosthetic restorations; however, careful processing methods, nano materials, laboratory skill, and a strict protocol for prosthetic restoration are required to improve the mechanical and physical properties. …”
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Developing human upper, lower, and deep lung airway models: Combining different scaffolds and developing complex co-cultures by Rasika S Murkar, Cornelia Wiese-Rischke, Tobias Weigel, Sascha Kopp, Heike Walles

“…Meanwhile standard electrospun polymer membrane (50–60 µm thick), which possesses a considerably low modulus of elasticity, offered higher flexibility and supported co-cultures of primary alveolar epithelial (huAEC) and endothelial cells (hEC) in concert with lung biopsy-derived fibroblasts which enhanced maturation of the tissue model. …”
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The Effects of Using Waste Engine Oil Bottom on Physical, Rheological Properties and Composite Modification Mechanism of SBS-Modified Asphalt by Yanbo Wang, Ailian Liu, Weixiang Ding, Fangping Rao, Jun Yuan, Zhihua Zhang, Zhen Xu, Chuanzhou Dong

“…It was confirmed that with the increase of WEOB concentration, the content of colloid gradually increases, which promotes the swelling and compaction of SBS polymer network structure. Furthermore, WEOB promotes the polarity of SBS and forms graft product MAH-g-SBS with asphalt, thus inhibiting the thermal movement of asphalt molecules. …”
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Evaluation of Existing Bond-Slip Relations for CFRP-Steel Joints and New Model for Linear and Nonlinear Adhesives by Mohammed J. Altaee, Sarmed A. S. Altayee, Majid M. A. Kadhim, Akram Jawdhari, Ali Majdi, Ali Chabuk, Nadhir Al-Ansari

“…Existing bond-slip (τ-s) relations for fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)-steel joints employ different shapes and mathematical expressions, inferring that their predictions of failure load and mode, and other interface properties, might be inconsistent or inaccurate. …”
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In Situ Growth of (−201) Fiber‐Textured β‐Ga2O3 Semiconductor Tape for Flexible Thin‐Film Transistor by Xiao Tang, Yue Zhao, Kuang‐Hui Li, Chen Liu, Hendrik Faber, Wedyan Babatain, Che‐Hao Liao, Saravanan Yuvaraja, Vishal Khandelwal, Dhanu Chettri, Haicheng Cao, Yi Lu, Chuanju Wang, Thomas D. Anthopoulos, Xixiang Zhang, Xiaohang Li

“…Abstract High‐temperature in situ growth of Ga2O3 thin film on flexible substrates for flexible/portable electronic devices is never realized because the conventional polymer substrates cannot meet the thermal‐stability requirements. …”
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Applicazione della meccanica della frattura viscoelastica alla previsione della vita di tubi in polibutene by Luca Andena, Marta Rink, Roberto Frassine

“…Isotactic polybutene-1 (i-PB1) is a polymer used for the manufacturing of pressurized pipes. …”
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Axial Compressive Behavior of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Hollow Concrete Columns by Xiangyang Jian, Ni Zhang, Qingwei Sun, Jian Liu

“…To investigate the axial compression behavior of glass fiber-reinforced polymer tubes filled with reinforced hollow concrete members, the finite element model was established in ABAQUS. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Rosa roxburghii Tratt Polyphenol-Sodium Alginate-Soy Protein Isolate Nanocomposites and Their Antioxidant Activity by Han LIU, Xiaoyan LIU, Yinping GUO, Xingyan MU, Zihui SHI

“…The complexes were characterized by particle size, polymer dispersity index (PDI), Zeta potential, fluorescence spectrum, surface hydrophobicity, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Advancing Environmental Sustainability: A Comprehensive Review of Waste-Based Composite Materials for Efficient Electromagnetic Shielding and Absorption by Mohamed Ouda, Ala A. Abu Sanad, Aparna Krishna, Munther Issa Kandah, Jamal Kurdi

“…Traditional EMI shielding materials, which predominantly utilize metals and polymer composites, pose significant environmental challenges due to their non-biodegradable nature. …”
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The effect of PEO/NaCl dual porogens in the fabrication of porous PCL membranes via a solid-state blending approach by Rula M. Allaf

“…These findings contribute to understanding the synthesis and properties of sustainable porous polymer membranes, with implications for various applications.…”
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Advancements and Challenges of Vacuum‐Processed Organic Photodiodes: A Comprehensive Review by Chan So, Won Jun Pyo, Dae Sung Chung

“…Organic photodiodes (OPDs) have made remarkable strides and now poised to surpass traditional silicon photodiodes (PDs) in various aspects including linear dynamic range (LDR), detectivity, wavelength selectivity, and versatility.[1] Tunable mechanical and optoelectronic properties of organic semiconductors, coupled with lower process costs, have propelled OPDs into the spotlight across fields such as wearable light fidelity systems, flexible image sensors, and biomedical imaging.[2–5] While most advanced organic imaging systems to date rely on polymer‐based solution processes, challenges such as the use of toxic organic solvents and reproducibility issues hinder their commercialization.[6,7] Vacuum‐processed OPDs offer a promising alternative, boasting eco‐friendliness and compatibility with large‐scale fabrication facilities.[8,9] In this review, recent advancements and challenges in vacuum‐processed OPDs, an area that has received less attention compared to solution‐processed counterparts, are explored. …”
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Recyclable Robust Plastic Scintillation Resin Achieving the Exceptional Separation and Detection of Technetium‐99 by Tonghuan Liu, Yichen Hu, Junqiang Yang, Kesheng Hu, Bei Qi, Yun Zhou, Juan Tong, Man Wang, Liang Huang, Keliang Shi, Xiaolin Hou

“…Here, a chemical grafting strategy is presented to synthesize ultra‐stable plastic scintillation resin, in which 4‐vinylpyridine and divinylbenzene are cross‐linked as matrix polymer to withstand extreme conditions and a fluorophore “shield” to convert beta radiation into detectable signals. …”
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Spatial accuracy of dose delivery significantly impacts the planning target volume margin in linear accelerator-based intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery by Yuta Takahashi, Riki Oshika, Rie Tachibana, Katsuyuki Shirai, Hiroshi Asakura, Masayoshi Miyazaki, Tomohiro Sagawa, Shinichi Takahashi, Tsunekazu Kuwae, Hironori Kojima, Shiro Nishiyama, Hikaru Nemoto, Yoshitomo Ishihara, Mariko Umeda, Kotaro Kijima, Daisuke Kobayashi, Keiji Suzuki, Yuki Nozawa, Kento Hoshida, Tomoki Kitagawa, Hiromitsu Endo, Yuki Matsunaga, Hiroya Itagaki, Mayumi Ishida, Shigeru Kanahara, Ryo Horita, Daisuke Hori, Hidenobu Tachibana

“…A multi-institutional 3D starshot test using beams from seven directions was conducted at 22 clinics using Varian and Elekta linacs with X-ray CT-based polymer gel dosimeters. Variability in dose delivery accuracy was observed, with the distance between the imaging isocenter and each beam exceeding 1 mm at one institution for Varian and nine institutions for Elekta. …”
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Migration and plugging laws of plugging-selection balls in fine profile control process of layered waterflooding wells by Yan An, Fushen Ren, Xiaolong Liu, Jinzhao Hu, Tiancheng Fang, Baojin Wang, Min Luo

“…The technology primarily utilizes polymer balls to plug the perforations, thereby achieving the effect of fine profile control. …”
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Experimental Study on FRP-to-Concrete Bonded Joints with FRP Sheet Anchor System by Weiwen Li, Wei Liu, Xu Yang, Feng Xing

“…Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has been widely used for retrofitting and strengthening concrete structures over the past two decades. …”
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