Towards a new era of 2D materials-based multifunctional composite films: From innovation to evolution by Muhammad Yasir Khalid, Rehan Umer

“…Particularly, graphene and MXene-based 2D materials are recognized as promising candidates for multifunctional materials, due to their ability to enhance structure–function relationships and integrate with laminated composites. As expected, high mass production from low-cost and facile fabrication techniques for multifunctional composite films plays a pivotal role in their practical applications. …”
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On the thickness and layup dependence on failure mechanisms during unfolding of curved woven composites by R.D.R. Sitohang, S. Benou, L.L. Warnet, R. Akkerman

“…The results for the (0,90) ply orientation showed that the mechanism of failure changes from intraply-dominated to interply-dominated as the laminate thickness increases. Furthermore, the change in layup for the thinnest samples, with [(0,90)]2s, [(90,0)]2s, and [(±45)]2s layups, caused a change in the mode of the damage initiation, although all of them showed initiation at the fiber/matrix interfaces. …”
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Role of Glass Composition on Mechanical Properties of Shape Memory Alloy-Metallic Glass Composites by Supat Chupradit, Indah Raya, Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy, Dmitry Bokov, Pham Van Tuan, Aravindhan Surendar, Doaa Alaa Lafta, Mustafa M. Kadhim, Olga Kravchenko, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Zaid Hameed Mahmood, Sami Sajjadifar

“…In this work, the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was applied to design a laminated composite structure comprised of the shape memory alloy (SMA) and Cu-Zr metallic glasses (MGs). …”
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Fatigue Crack Propagation Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with CFRP under High Temperature and High Humidity Environment by Dongyang Li, Peiyan Huang, Guang Qin, Xiaohong Zheng, Xinyan Guo

“…Numerical and experimental methods were applied to investigate fatigue crack propagation behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with a new type carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) named as carbon fiber laminate (CFL) subjected to hot-wet environment. J-integral of a central crack in the strengthened beam under three-point bending load was calculated by ABAQUS. …”
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Calculation of Axial Compression Capacity for Square Columns Strengthened with HPFL and BSP by Hua Huang, Kailin Xi, Yu Zhang, Jinghui Shi, Boquan Liu

“…The load carrying capacity and failure mechanism of 8 square columns strengthened with high-performance ferrocement laminate (HPFL) and bonded steel plates (BSP) were analyzed on the basis of experiments on the axial compression performance of these columns. …”
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Sensitivity-enhancing feedback control–based damage detection in delaminated smart composite plates by Yan Guo, Yanan Jiang, Zhenghua Qian, Bin Huang

“…In this article, we present a sensitivity-enhancing feedback control–based damage detection method for piezoelectric actuator and sensor bonded composite laminates with delamination failures. The present method mainly consists of two parts: delamination modeling and feedback controller design. …”
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Full-thickness cervix reconstruction via collagen scaffolds in rabbits by Yaqian Li, Weijie Tian, Jianbin Guo, Yang Ye, Qianqian Gao, Yiwei Zhang, Xiaoyue Zhao, Jianwu Dai, Lan Zhu

“…Congenital deficiency or extensive cervical injury leads to female genital tract obstruction and cervical laxity, resulting in infertility or miscarriage. Current clinical approaches could be conducted to restore the continuity of cervix. …”
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Engineered bamboo bridge structure - Report on 3rd International Collaboration on Bamboo Construction by Haitao Li, Zixian Feng, Xinqi Shen, Yifan Wang, Xin Xue, Rodolfo Lorenzo, Mahmud Ashraf, Zhenhua Xiong, Chungui Zhou, Ningjun Chen, Jian Zhang, Kewei Liu, Edwin Zea Escamilla

“…The main structure of the bamboo bridge was made of laminated bamboo lumber (LBL), and then bamboo scrimber (BS) panels were laid to form the bridge deck. …”

Alternative construction materials: a point of view on energy reduction and indoor comfort parameters by Paul O. Awoyera, John Effiong, Vamsi Nagaraju, Md. Aminul Haque, Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Kennedy Onyelowe

“…The results demonstrate that in comparison to traditional air conditioning systems, natural ventilation systems, and air purifying plants have the potential to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings by up to 60%. Also, cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings can achieve energy savings of up to 30% compared to conventional buildings due to their superior insulation properties and reduced thermal bridging. …”
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Investigation on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of a Kenaf/Jute Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Biocomposite by Munirah D. Albaqami, Yagya Dutta Dwivedi, N. Krishnamoorthy, M. Logesh Kumar, L. H. Manjunatha, Ch. Mallika Chowdary, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, A. Rajendra. Prasad, Rupesh V. Chikhale, S. Praveen Kumar

“…The following stacking sequences were used to manufacture a total of five different types of laminates: polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 20 wt%, polyester resin 80 wt%/jute fiber 20 wt%), polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 5 wt%/jute fiber 15 wt%, polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 10 wt%/jute fiber 10 wt%, and polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 15 wt%/jute fiber 5 wt%. …”
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Sustainable Functional Nanofoods: Formulation Opportunities and Application Challenges by Abdelkarim Guaadaoui, Maryem El Yadini, Imane Himri, Ilhame Bourais, Adil El Yadini, Jihane Oumato, Nasreddine El Omari, Lamiae Belayachi, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Abdellah Hamal

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Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention in the Female Athlete by Lucy O'Sullivan, Jamie Preszler, Miho Tanaka

“…Females show increased joint laxity and a greater range of motion of hip flexion and internal rotation compared to males. …”
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Complications of the Nonoperative versus Operative Treatment of Displaced and Reduced Distal Radius Fractures in Adults: A Systematic Review by Eva A.K. van Delft, Emilien C.J. Wegenrif, Ralph de Vries, Jefrey Vermeulen, Niels W.L. Schep, Frank W. Bloemers

“…No difference was found between both treatment options regarding tendon injuries, poor patient-reported outcome, distal radioulnar joint laxity-instability, and persistent pain after 1 year. …”
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A scoping review of shoulder kinesthetic function in individuals with diabetes mellitus, with and without frozen shoulder by Neena Varghese, Mamta S. Shetty, Rajani Prashant Mullerpatan

“…Conclusion: Reduced kinesthetic function in the shoulder is attributed to structural changes such as capsular tightness, alterations in the fascicle length of rotator cuff muscles, the long head of the biceps, and glenohumeral joint laxity. Factors contributing to the loss of kinesthetic function include muscular fatigue from repetitive shoulder motion, limited joint mobility, blood glucose levels, and decreased muscle strength. …”
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Electromagnetic-Thermal Integrated Design Optimization for Hypersonic Vehicle Short-Time Duty PM Brushless DC Motor by Quanwu Li, Manfeng Dou, Bo Tan, Haitao Zhang, Dongdong Zhao

“…The split ratio and the maximum flux density in stator lamination, which are highly relevant to the windings temperature rise, are optimized analytically. …”
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Transverse Vibration Analysis of Composite Plates with Multiple Distributed Composite Patches by Yan Guo, Yanan Jiang, Bin Huang, Ji Wang

“…For the composite patches, they are also assumed to be symmetrically layered and have the same layer stacking sequence with the substrate laminate. The effects of layer stacking sequence, modulus ratio, aspect ratio, and boundary conditions on the natural frequencies are investigated and discussed. …”
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Potential of ultrasound investigation in diagnostics of pseudomembranous colitis in surgical patients by O. A. Alekseyechkina, E. Ya. Dubrov, Ye. S. Vladimirova, T. P. Pinchuk, G. P. Titova

“…Set of ultrasound signs, according to which it is possible to suspect pseudomembranous colitis is determined: thickening and lamination of walls of the large intestine, paracolic edema, free fluid in abdominal cavity, depositions of fibrin on parietal and visceral peritoneum. …”
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Solar Module Fabrication by A. El Amrani, A. Mahrane, F. Y. Moussa, Y. Boukennous

“…This thermal treatment is conducted in two steps: the lamination and the polymerization. Several tests of EVA reticulation have been necessary for setting technological parameters such as the level of vacuum, the pressure, the temperature, and the time. …”
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Finite Element Modeling of FRP-Strengthened RC Beam under Sustained Load by Shiyong Jiang, Weilai Yao, Jin Chen, Tao Cai

“…External bonding of FRP laminates to the tension soffit of concrete members has become a popular method for flexural strengthening. …”
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Study on the Preparation and Anisotropic Distribution of Mechanical Properties of Well-Aligned PMIA Nanofiber Mats Reinforced Composites by Bin He, Dongyi Tan, Tao Liu, Zexing Wang, Hengshu Zhou

“…The SEM images of broken sections showed that the different laminate forms and the state of bearing load of nanofibers resulted in the different morphologies of broken sections. …”
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