SPECIAL CONCRETE AND COMPOSITES 2018 : 15^th international conference by Editorial, Foreword

“…These types of concrete have been specifically developed to advance and expand the possibility of cement composites utilization.</p><p>The contributions present the latest findings from the development and application of special composites in construction. …”
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The Modulatory Effect of Inhibitors on the Thermal Decomposition Performance of Graded Al@AP Composites by Kan Xie, Jing Wang, Zhi-Yu Zhang, Bin Tian, Su-Lan Yang, Jingyu Lei, Ming-Hui Yu

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Silk Fibroin Microparticle/Carboxymethyl Cellulose Composite Gel for Wound Healing Applications by Alexander Pashutin, Ekaterina Podbolotova, Luidmila Kirsanova, Onur Dosi, Anton E. Efimov, Olga Agapova, Igor Agapov

“…Silk fibroin has recently gained considerable attention as a promising biomaterial for use in medical and bioengineering technologies due to its biocompatibility and favorable mechanical properties. In this study, composite gel based on silk fibroin microparticles and carboxymethyl cellulose was developed, characterized by a viscous, homogeneous white mass containing uniformly distributed fibroin microparticles ranging from 1 to 20 μm in size. …”
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The effects of high strain-rate and temperature on tensile properties of UHMWPE composite laminates by Alia Ruzanna Aziz, Haleimah Al Abdouli, Naresh Kakur, Henrique Ramos, Rafael Savioli, Zhongwei Guan, Rafael Santiago

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Zeolite/calcium carbonate composite for a synergistic adsorption of cadmium in aqueous solution by Daniela O. Profeta, Marcella A. da Silva, Diêgo N. Faria, Daniel F. Cipriano, Jair C.C. Freitas, Fabiana Soares dos Santos, Thiago M. Lima, Sancler C. Vasconcelos, Mendelssolm K. Pietre

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Biopolymer based composite packaging: A sustainable approach for fruits and vegetables preservation by Jaishankar Prasad, Nishant Kumar, Pratibha, Rushali Jaiswal, Ajay Yadav, Sujata P. Sharma, Olaniyi A. Fawole, Nutan Kaushik

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Automated Cardiac Disease Prediction Using Composite GAN and DeepLab Model by Sohail Jabbar, Umar Raza, Muhammad Asif Habib, Muhammad Farhan, Saqib Saeed

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Construction Experiment and Mechanical Modeling of Soil-Concrete Composite Slope Protection Technology by Li Dong, Wang Chuanming, Li Xiaojun, Guo Hongmei, Gao Zhaoliang, Lou Yongcai

“…[Objective] The construction and mechanical model of soil-concrete composite slope protection technology were analyzed in order to provide scientific reference for the implementation of slope modification engineering in soil-rock mountain area. …”
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Investigation on the Tribological Properties of an Organic Matrix Composite Material Designed for Brake Applications by Toufik Benmedakhene, Nouredine Ouelaa, Belgacem Fissah, Salim Belhadi

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Effects of Cryogenically Treated CFRP Composite on the Buckling Behavior in the Adhesively Bonded Beam by Uysal M. U.

“…Thanks to these unique properties, they produce aircraft parts such as outer flaps, carry-through structures, and center wing boxes and automotive parts such as body panels, engine components, and structure members. However, studies have been continuously performed on improving the properties of CFRP composite materials. …”
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Endophytic fungal community composition and function response to strawberry genotype and disease resistance by Hongjun Yang, Xu Zhang, Rui Wang, Quanzhi Wang, Yuanhua Wang, Geng Zhang, Pengpeng Sun, Bei Lu, Meiling Wu, Zhiming Yan

“…However, research on the composition and role of microbial communities related to perennial fruit plants, such as the strawberry, is still limited. …”
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Assessing Fracture Resistance of Restored Premolars with Novel Composite Materials: An In Vitro Study by Zahraa Abdulaali Al-Ibraheemi, Huda Abbas Abdullah, Nada Abdlameer Jawad, Julfikar Haider

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Synthesis of high-performance NiO/ZnO composite for asymmetric supercapacitors by Xianwei Wang, Yu Hao, Maruthappan Manikandan, Riu Liu, Fei Yang, Yi Chen, Yifan Wang, Cong Liu, Jingyu Shi, Peiao Lu, Peifan Yang, Yan Zhang, Jun Shang, Shaoqian Yin

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to transplant in the era of the lung composite allocation score by Brandon Petree, DO, Whitney D. Gannon, MS, MSN, Mark Petrovic, BS, John W. Stokes, MD, Enock Adjei, MD, Ryan J. Smith, MD, JD, Caitlin T. Demarest, MD, PhD, Konrad Hoetzenecker, MD, PhD, Matthew Bacchetta, MD, MBA, Anil J. Trindade, MD

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Design and Analysis of Floater Structures using Composite Material in 19 Seaters Aircraft by Andi Muhdiar Kadir, Arief Setyawan, Fithri Nur Purnamasari, Nurhadi Pramana, Muhammad, Ilham Akbar Adi Satriya, Riza Wirawan, Budi Sampurno

“…In this research, structural analysis was done to reduce the weight of floaters by applying the optimal design dan used the sandwich composite materials. The specimens of carbon composite were produced by Vacuum-Assisted Resin Infusion/ VARI. …”
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Analysis of the Composition and Properties of Municipal Solid Waste from Various Cities in Kazakhstan by Sergey A. Glazyrin, Yelaman K. Aibuldinov, Eldar E. Kopishev, Mikhail G. Zhumagulov, Zarina A. Bimurzina

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Deep crustal composition and Late Paleozoic geotectonic evolution in West Junggar, China by Shenglin Xu, Weicui Ding, Feizhou Ma, Feizhou Ma, Xuanhua Chen, Zhaogang Shao, Lele Han, Penghui Huang, Penghui Huang, Jianjie Shi, Xinru Yang

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Innovative Cementitious Composites Produced with Corn Straw Fiber: Effect of the Alkaline Treatments by Thiago Ranilson Caixeta Silva, Luiz Arthur Silva de Aquino, Leonardo Carvalho Mesquita, Marília Gonçalves Marques, Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

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Impact of Early Life Famine Exposure on Body Composition and Metabolic Profiles in Adulthood by Shuaihua Song, Liyuan Zhang, Hanze Du, Yuelun Zhang, Yue Jiang, Daowei Li, Yi Hu, Shi Chen, Huijuan Zhu, Guangliang Shan, Hui Pan

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A Study on the Thermal Conductivity of Graphite Composite Insulation Material for Building Insulation by Ruhua Wang, Qianbin Yuan, Ze Zhang, Fei Zhang, Kecheng Zhao, Jian Xu, Tengfei Zhao

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