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Improving the Encapsulation of Ferritin‐Like Nanoparticles Within Polymeric Nanofibers Using a New Electrospinning Set‐Up and Its Effect Upon Iron Release Properties
-  11 February 2025
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In this article, a new electrospinning experimental configuration is shown to improve the encapsulation of ferritin-like nanoparticles within polymeric nanofibers. This configuration works with both positive and negative input voltages and requires significantly lower energy input than conventional approaches.
Graphene Applications in Composites, Energy, and Water Treatment
-  9 February 2025
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This comprehensive review highlights the latest breakthroughs in graphene applications, showcasing its potential across various fields. From cutting-edge advancements in micro and nano devices to its robust applications in energy, composites, and water treatment. This review not only presents current achievements but also sheds light on future directions by bridging the gap between innovation and practical implementation.
The Stab Resistance of Bombyx Mori Silk Cocoons
-  9 February 2025
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This study compares the stab responses of Bombyx mori silk cocoons in the forms of both full uncut cocoons, and as cut sections. This work indicates that the testing of full cocoons is more appropriate than that of cut outs, as the cut outs are endure significantly more artificial damage prior to testing, altering the mechanical behavior of the material.
Impact of Raster Angle on 3D Printing of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Blends: Effects on Mechanical and Shape Memory Properties
-  7 February 2025
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The study explores the innovative use of poly(lactic acid) and thermoplastic polyurethane blends in 3D printing, highlighting how raster angles affect mechanical properties and shape memory behavior. With findings pointing to enhanced toughness, anisotropy, and exceptional shape fixity, the research delves into applications like biomedical devices, offering compelling insights into material optimization for functional design.
The Longitudinal and Transverse Piezoelectric Effects of the Ferroelectric Polymer P(VDF‐TrFE)
-  6 February 2025
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The ordered amorphous (OA) domains play a crucial role in shaping the polymer behavior, both in terms of its structure and its functional properties. After the first electric field application, even small nanostructural changes lead to measurable effects yielding the longitudinal and transverse piezoelectric coefficients. The interaction between crystalline, OA, and isotropic amorphous domains can explain the observed piezoelectric effects.
The following is a list of the most cited articles based on citations published in the last three years, according to CrossRef.
Biofibres, biodegradable polymers and biocomposites: An overview
-  1-24
-  24 May 2000
Progress Report on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
-  9-26
-  19 June 2013
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Recent economic and ecological issues have encouraged the development of new materials with less environmental impact, produced from renewable resources with a high level of biodegradability. Therefore, all over the world, there is rising acceptance in materials demonstrating efficient use of renewable resources. Natural fiber reinforced bio-based polymers can replace synthetic composites with cost equivalence and better properties. This Review focuses on progress made on natural fiber reinforced composites in recent years.
A Review: Natural Fiber Composites Selection in View of Mechanical, Light Weight, and Economic Properties
-  10-24
-  2 September 2014
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Due to light weight, low cost, and reasonable strength, natural fiber are replacing synthetic fibers and because of these properties their applications in automobile industries were increased. Comparisons of material indices are made to investigate the possibility to use natural fiber composites instead of some conventional and non-conventional materials for beam and panel structures.
Advances in Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Systematic Review
-  27 November 2018
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The versatility of different piezoelectric materials for energy harvesting applications is explored throughout this review while giving special attention to piezoelectric polymers and composites. It has been revealed that these materials could be a better alternative to piezo-ceramics, in terms of mechanical flexibility, suitable voltage with sufficient power output, lower manufacturing cost, and rapid processing.
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