Map** the progress in natural fiber reinforced composites: preparation, mechanical properties, and applications

B Dev, A Rahman, R Alam, R Repon… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Exploration of natural fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) in cutting‐edge
applications is due to phenomenal properties, such as lightweight, low‐cost, and …

Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate

XF Wei, W Yang, MS Hedenqvist - nature communications, 2024 - nature.com
Climate change and plastic pollution are interconnected global challenges. Rising
temperatures and moisture alter plastic characteristics, contributing to waste, microplastic …

Coarse-grained molecular dynamics modeling of polyvinyl chloride: solvent interactions, mechanical behavior, and dehydrochlorination effects

FV Olowookere, GD Barbosa, CH Turner - Macromolecules, 2023 - ACS Publications
In this work, we develop and validate coarse-grained (CG) models for simulating the intrinsic
thermophysical properties of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and dehydrochlorinated PVC …

Changes in characteristics and risk of freshwater microplastics under global warming

M Chang, P Sun, L Zhang, Y Liu, L Chen, H Ren, B Wu - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics present a significant threat to freshwater ecosystems. However, the impact of
global warming on their characteristics and associated risks remains uncertain. This study …

Mechanical behavior and fracture characteristics of polymeric pipes under curved three point bending tests: Experimental and numerical approaches

H Jemii, A Bahri, R Taktak, N Guermazi… - Engineering Failure …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study describes an investigation of the load–deflection response of the material used
for production of polymeric pipes. Three point bending tests were performed on curved pipe …

[HTML][HTML] Non-collinear wave mixing to determine physical ageing in PVC pipelines

N Chidambaram, D Yntema, T Tinga… - NDT & E International, 2025 - Elsevier
The ultrasonic signal amplitudes obtained from non-collinear wave mixing has previously
shown significant changes for physically aged Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes …

Physico-mechanical properties of bio-plasticized PVC crosslinked by electron beam irradiation

N Valipouri, M Entezam, M Mohammadi - Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
In the last decades, bio-plasticizers such as epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) have emerged
as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional phthalate plasticizers in poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC) …

Exploring the impact of Dy2O3 nanoparticles on the physical characteristics of poly(lactic acid) and polyhydroxyalkanoate composites

M KÖK, KS Mohammed, EÖ Öner, IN Qader… - Journal of Polymer …, 2025 - Springer
Researchers are trying to expand the efficiency and application of shape memory polymers
by investigating different parameters on the matrix and additives. This study aims to enhance …

Application of Digital Twin in the Industry of Axial Hollow-Wall Pipes

Z Guo, S Hu, W **, Y Ye, C Shan - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
With the increasing demand for automation in agriculture, more and more researchers are
exploring the application of digital twin in agricultural production. However, existing studies …

Investigating Effects of Composite Dielectric Material Components and Temperature on Breakdown Strength

BA Orton, NM Chalashkanov… - 2024 IEEE 5th …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Breakdown measurements under applied AC voltage stress at a constant temperature are
presented for pure epoxy, epoxy containing mica tape and epoxy containing glass mat tape …