Slow crack growth (SCG) is a time-dependent quasi-brittle type of failure that polyethylene
(PE) materials exhibit under low stress levels. The interplay between the crack and its plastic …

Environmental protection is the future trend of power equipment development, and is also a
research hotspot in the field of power cable insulation in recent years. Due to the excellent …

Food bioactive packaging has received increasing attention from consumers and the food
industry for its potential to reduce food waste and environmental issues. Several materials …

Polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) are among the most converted
resins; as such, they also have the largest share in municipal waste fractions. Currently …

This classic reference examines the mechanisms driving adhesion, categories of adhesives,
techniques for bond formation and evaluation, and major industrial applications. Integrating …

The aim of the present research work is to enhance the thermal and dynamic mechanical
properties of Kevlar/Cocos nucifera sheath (CS)/epoxy composites with graphene nano …

Microplastic contamination was found in fish and chicken bought on the market, in food
stores and in chain supermarkets in the Middle East with the contamination ranging from …

This study proposes melt-blending polypropylene (PP) and high density polyethylene
(HDPE) that have a similar melt flow index (MFI) to form PP/HDPE polyblends. The influence …

Facile synthesis and application of nano-sized semiconductor metal oxides for
optoelectronic devices have always affected fabrication challenges since it involves multi …

Plastic cutting boards were found to be the source of polythene microplastic contamination
in cut meat commercially available at butchers and a supermarket chain in the Middle East …