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Expedient measurement of total protein in human serum and plasma via the biuret method using fiber optic probe for patient samples and certified reference materials
- The biuret method is currently recognized as a reference measurement procedure for serum/plasma total protein by the Joint Committee for Traceability in Laboratory Medicine (JCTLM). However, as...
A probabilistic framework for identifying anomalies in urban air quality data
02/10/2024 - Just as the value of crude oil is unlocked through refining, the true potential of air quality data is realized through systematic processing, analysis, and application. This refined data is...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 795: EELS-DARTS: A Planetary Snake Robot Simulator for Closed-Loop Autonomy Development
27/09/2024 - EELS-DARTS is a simulator designed for autonomy development and analysis of large degree of freedom snake-like robots for space exploration. A detailed description of the EELS-DARTS simulator design...
Time-Dependent Evolution of Al–Al4C3 Composite Microstructure and Hardness during the Sintering Process
30/09/2024 - In this study, Al-Al4C3 compounds were manufactured by mechanical milling followed by heat treatment. To analyze the microstructural evolution, the composites were sintered at 550 °C at...
Scaling-Up for the Counter-Rotating Twin Screw Extrusion of Polymers
26/09/2024 - A novel and original computer scaling-up system for the counter-rotating twin screw extrusion of polymers was developed. In the system, each scaling parameter (scaling criterion) may be considered as...
Drying Hot Red Chilies: A Comparative Study of Solar-Gas-Fired, Tunnel, and Conventional Dryers
27/09/2024 - Drying extends the shelf life of crops; thus, dryers with good designs will help them dry to an optimum level. The present research work was carried out to assess and compare the performance of...
The Use of Nonmetallic Fraction Particles with the Double Purpose of Increasing the Mechanical Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene Composite and Reducing the Pollution Associated with the Recycling of Metals from E-Waste
03/07/2024 - A restorative process, where the nonmetallic fraction from e-waste printed circuit boards is reused as a raw material for the conformation of a new polymer matrix composite with increased properties...
Maintaining Peak Operating Efficiency for Ultrasonic Welding Equipment
04/10/2024 -  By Mike Gizzi, service and calibration manager for Ultrasonics at EmersonPreventive maintenance (PM) is an essential factor in ensuring that equipment operates at its peak...
Bamboo powders effectively reinforcing the modulus of PBAT composites and creep resistance
30/09/2024 - Schematic diagram of bamboo powders reinforcing PBAT composites.Bamboo has a short growth cycle and exists in large quantities in nature. This paper uses bamboo powders (BP) to reinforce polybutylene...
Generalized predictions of the pumping characteristics and viscous dissipation of single?screw extruders including three?dimensional curvature effects
24/09/2024 - New analytical models were developed to predict the pumping characteristics and viscous dissipation of single?screw extruders. For the first time, these models fully capture the three?dimensional...
Investigation on Hybrid Glass-Carbon Fiber Composites Used in Solar Greenhouse Dryers
19/09/2024 - In this study, glass-carbon hybrid fibre reinforced polymer matrix composite is proposed to use in solar greenhouse dryer trays. The effects of hybridization on compressive instability failure are...
Optimizing the performance of solar evacuated tube collector systems for seawater desalination
05/09/2024 - Solar thermal collectors, such as evacuated tube collectors (ETCs), are essential for harnessing renewable energy, yet their efficiency is often hindered by thermal losses and limited heat transfer....
Enhancing durable electrical conductivity in multi?walled carbon nanotubes?epoxy composites via laser repetition rate nanojoining for flexible electronics
22/08/2024 - Borosilicate residue as flame retardant for natural fiber composites.AbstractThis study evaluated the influence of adding borosilicate residue (BS) as a flame retardant in polypropylene (PP) and...
UiO?66?NH2 anchored sulfonated polyphenylene sulfide proton exchange membrane with high proton conductivity and low methanol permeability
16/08/2024 - The reuse of polyamide 66 is viable for the production of super?tough biopolyethylene, using reactive processing in a twin?screw extruder.AbstractPlastics reuse is essential for promoting a...
Application of Experimental Design for Optimization of Interfacial Adhesion between Rubber and Surface Modified Polyester Fabric-Factory Experience
12/08/2024 - Tires and conveyor belts are among the most prominent examples of cord-rubber composites in which, synthetic fibers are extensively used as reinforcing material. Although, it passes a long time...
Drying behavior and nutritional quality of bitter?gourd slices dried in a solar dryer with tray and skewer arrangement
16/07/2024 - In this investigation, we assessed the efficacy of an indirect?type solar drying system that utilized skewers and rack arrangements, comparing it to a conventional drying cabinet equipped with trays...
Facile way of preparing PMMA@TiO2@SiO2 (P@T@S) composite microspheres with high haze and light transmittance for diffusion film
24/05/2024 - Multivariable recycling process of a post?industrial polypropylene.AbstractThis study provides key insights into the extrusion of a post?industrial feedstock primarily composed of polypropylene (PP)...
The Properties of Tannery Waste Addition as a Filler Based on Two Types of Polymer Matrices: Poly(Butylene Adipate?Co?Terephthalate) (PBAT) and Poly(Butylene Succinate) (PBS)
26/05/2023 - Wet blue leather is a waste produced by the leather industry. It is a difficult waste product to dispose of, and if not disposed of properly, it will affect the environment and cause toxicity....
Preparation and Property Study of PA56/POE?g?MAH?GMA/PPO Ternary Alloy
05/12/2023 - Bio?based PA56 is as matrix resin, maleic anhydride (MAH), and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) dual monomer grafted POE (POE?g?MAH/GMA) polyphenyl ether(PPO) are simultaneous as toughening agents. The...
Effect of heat treatment on the radial structure of coaxial polyacrylonitrile/mesophase pitch composite fiber
15/05/2024 - AbstractBasalt fiber reinforced polypropylene composites with two initial fiber lengths (3.2 and 6.4?mm) were fabricated using twin?screw extrusion compounding. In the case of composites with smaller...
Effect of screw speed in compounding of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch blends and their processability by cast extrusion
25/04/2024 - Blends of bio?polyesters cover a wide percentage of the market share and possess properties comparable to the ones of conventional polymers. Poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is a...