Concerns over reducing CO2 emissions associated with the burning of fossil fuels in
combination with an increase in worldwide energy demands is leading to increased …

Nanotechnology has received increasing attention and is being applied in the transportation
vehicle field. With their unique physical and chemical characteristics, nanomaterials can …

Polymer materials have played crucial roles in current electrical device/equipment
especially in rapidly developed dielectric energy storage field, due to their excellent …

The conservation and protection of ancient buildings and art-works made of stone materials,
that constitute the Cultural Heritage of each Country, are very delicate tasks involving …

This chapter provides an overview on the nanofillers such as nanosilica, CNT, CNF, and
reinforced polymer nanocomposites for various automobile applications. Among all the …

Nanotechnology involves the production and application of physical, chemical, and
biological systems at atomic or molecular scale to submicron dimensions and also the …

Purpose Birds are implicated in spoiling and decay of buildings, especially through their
drop**s. Pigeons are considered the main culprits, and several studies have examined …

This paper presents a study into the chemical changes occurring within automotive clear
coats as a result of environmental weathering, and their potential effect upon the …

Effects of conventional polysiloxane additives and nano-SiO2 on the mechanical properties
of an automotive acrylic/melamine clearcoat (CC) are studied. Clearcoats formulations were …

Concern for the structural longevity of ship, offshore and other marine structures. This shall
include diagnosis and prognosis of structural health, prevention of structural failures such as …