Multi-Functional Materials and Structures IV

The Coexistence and Competition of Natural Fibres with Man-Made Fibres and Future ProspectsMulti-Functional Properties of Wool Fibre CompositesEffect of Organoclay Dispersion on the Barrier Performance and Mechanical Strength of EVA Clay NanocompositesAdvanced Composites with Multi-Functionality Enhanced by NanoparticlesInfluence of Organomodified Ni-Al Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) Content on the Thermal Properties and Degradation Kinetics of Polystyrene (PS)/Ni-Al LDH Nanocomposites Prepared via Solvent Blending MethodEffects of Intermediate Layers on Chemical Ordering and Hard Magnetic Properties of L10 FePt FilmsFabrication and Characterization of Shellac/2-Isopropyl-5-Methylphenol Composite Film Patch: Physical and Antimicrobial PropertiesElectroactive Epoxy-Titania Hybrid Anti-Corrosive Coatings Prepared by Small Basic Molecule-Catalyzed Sol-Gel RouteMechanical and Morphological Properties of Silicon Carbide Filled Polypropylene Composites with PP-g-MA as CompatibilizerInvestigation of Flame Retardant Properties of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate)/Silatrane Complex/Montmorillonite NanocompositesMechanical and Fractographic Studies of Surface-Treated Fly Ash Reinforced Polyester CompositesCFRP Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Masonry Infill Walls: A Numerical and Parametric StudySintered Frictional Materials Based on Cu PowdersDispersion Enhancement of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) in Nitrile Rubber (NBR)Nanoclay Gel for Poly(lactic Acid)/Clay NanocompositeToughness and Compatibility Improvement of Thermoplastic Starch/Poly(lactic Acid) BlendsMechanical, Thermal and Morphological Properties of Poly(butylene Succinate) Filled with Bio-Functional Filler from Eggshell WasteEffect of Reinforcement on Flexural Properties of Brittle CompositesSynthesis of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite by Natural Biopolymers Based Sol-Gel TechniqueProperties of Deproteinized Natural Rubber Latex Blended Films with Glycol Penetration Enhancers for Pharmaceutical ApplicationsPropranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Matrix Tablets Using Natural Rubber Latex as BinderPreparation of Peel-off Mask from Deproteinized Natural Rubber LatexEffects of Drying Temperature on the Properties of Deproteinized Natural Rubber Latex/Starch Composite FilmsCharacterization of Lidocaine Transdermal Patches from Natural Rubber LatexActivity of Ciprofloxacin and Tobramycin-Loaded Natural Peptide Dressing on Biofilms and Planktonic CellsBiodegradation and Anti-Bacterial Properties of PLA and Wood/PLA Composites Incorporated with Zeomic Anti-Bacterial AgentEffect of Biopolymer on the Dissolution and Stability of ItraconazoleImmobilization of Naringin onto Chitosan Substrates by Using Ozone ActivationPreparation of Porous Hydroxyapatite as Synthetic Scaffold Using Powder Deposition and Sintering and Cytotoxicity EvaluationEffect of pH on Stability of Oil-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized by Pectin-Zein ComplexesUltrasound Effect on Swelling Properties and Drug Release Behaviors of Spray-Dried Tapioca Starch TabletsFabrication of Shellac-Based Effervescent Floating Matrix Tablet as a Novel Carrier for Controlling of Drug ReleaseBehaviour of Lipid-Based Formulations Containing Nifedipine in Aqueous Media as Observed by Small Angle X-Ray ScatteringPreparation of Solid Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System of Manidipine HydrochloridePEG-Glu-PEI-Dexamethasone Conjugates: Synthesis, Characterization and In Vitro Gene Transfer PropertiesThe Influence of Amount of Succinic Anhydride in Chain Extension Reaction on Increasing Molecular Weight of Poly(lactic acid)The Recovery Effect of the Translationally Controlled Tumor Protein in 2-Hydroxy-Ethyl Methacrylate-Treated Human Dental Pulp CellsInfluence of Bagasse Carboxymethyl Cellulose Addition on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of PLA CompositesDissolution Improvement of Itraconazole by a Nanoparticulate System Containing Lecithin-Pectin ComplexesFabrication and Antifungal Activity of Cellulose Acetate-Based Fibers Encapsulating Natural Neem Seed OilPreparation of 3DP Hydroxyapatite/Polycaprolactone Composite by a Novel Sequential Infiltration TechniqueEvaluation of PEG-PPG-PEG Copolymer Blends for Using as Resorbable Bone WaxEffects of Surface Treatments of Polycaprolactone Scaffolds on their PropertiesPreparation and Characterization of Plasma-Treated Porous Poly(glycerol sebacate) ScaffoldsControlled Release of Atractylodes lancea Extract from Rice Starch-Konjac Glucomannan FilmFabrication and Characterization of Porous Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds by Doping TiO2Effect of Glass Compositions on Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramics for Dental CrownCrystallization Behaviour of Polytetrafluoroethylene over very Large Cooling Rate DomainsPiezoelectric Harvesting Characteristics of BaTiO3 Microstructures for Optimal NanogeneratorsOxygen Cold Plasma Treatment to Improve Hydrophilicity of HDPE PelletsCharacterizations of Mesa Structural Near-Infrared n-Type Nanocrystalline-FeSi2/p-Type Si Heterojunction Photodiodes at Low TemperaturesRemoval of Humic Acids in Water by Carbon NanotubesReversible Self-Assembling of Comb-Like Functionalized Dextran Surfactant Polymers as an SPR-Sensing SurfacesPartially Dynamically Vulcanized Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Natural Rubber-Polypropylene-Clay NanocompositesSynthesis and Characterization of SPEEK/Layered Double Hydroxide Polymer Nanocomposite for Fuel Cell ApplicationsTin-Powder Mediated Facile Route for the Reduction of Graphene OxideA Facile One-Step Hydrothermal Synthesis of Graphene/CeO2 Nanocomposite and its Catalytic PropertiesElectrochemically Preparation of Functionalized Graphene Using Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate (SDBS)Studies on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polybenzoxazine Modified with Succinic AcidNonlocal Elasticity Theory for Free Vibration of Single-Walled Carbon NanotubesFinite Element Simulation for Creep Response of Strengthened Wood/PVC CompositeStrengthening of Gravity Load Designed Reinforced Concrete Frames with the External RC Shear WallsStochastic First-Ply Failure Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates under in Plane Tensile LoadingInfluence of Clay Tile Brick Infill Walls on Seismic Response of BuildingsConfinement Effectiveness of CFRP in Axial Members under Various Loading ConditionsSurface Roughness Model when Machining Aluminum Nitride Ceramic with Two Flute Square End Micro Grain Solid Carbide End MillFunctionalization of Amorphous Chalcogenide and Titanium Oxide Layers by Gold NanoparticlesHigh CO2 Adsorption Polymeric Foam from Poly(DVB)PolyHIPE Filled with Maleimide-Terminated Poly(Arylene Ether Sulfone) Oligomers via High Internal Phase EmulsionMechanical and Wear Properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Polymer CompositesScratch Resistance and Adhesion Properties of PEEK Coating Filled with h-BN NanoparticlesComparative Studies on Wear Behaviour of Sintered 316L Stainless Steels Loaded with h-BN and MoS2Feasibility for Enhancing Power Conversion Efficiency of P3HT/C60 Polymer Solar Cell by Adding Donor-Acceptor Block Copolymer as a CompatibilizerMorphology and Conductivity of Electrospun Dehydrochlorinated PVC NanofibersNafion-Silane Modified Mordenite Composite Membrane Synthesis and Characterization for Direct Ethanol Fuel CellGel Polymer Electrolyte from Poly(Acrylamide) Coated on Natural Rubber Latex by Topology-Controlled Emulsion Polymerization for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ApplicationEffect of Annealing Temperature on the Optical Parameters of CdS Thin Films Prepared by Thermal Evaporation MethodStructural and Thermoelectric Properties of Zn-Doped Cuprous Aluminate DelafossiteEffect of Photocatalytic Coating on Concentrator Photovoltaic ModuleInhibition of Fungal Growth and Material Characteristics of PVC and Wood/PVC Composites Doped with FungicidesUse of Natural and Synthetic Fibers as Co-Reinforcing Agents on Abrasive Wear Behavior and Flexural Strength of Wood/PVC CompositesEffect of Flame Retardants on Performance of PALF/ABS CompositesMechanical Properties of Acrylate-Styrene-Acrylonitrile/Bagasse CompositesMicrofibrillated Cellulose Reinforced Poly(vinyl alcohol) CompositesIsolation of Nanocellulose from Pomelo Fruit Fibers by Chemical TreatmentsBiocomposites from Cassava Pulp/Polylactic Acid/Poly(butylene Succinate)The Study of Using Bio-Filler from Cassava Pulp in Natural Rubber CompositesCogon Grass Fiber-Epoxidized Natural Rubber CompositesPhysical and Mechanical Properties of Wood-Plastics Composites: Effect of Types and Contents of Wood FlourDensity Reduction and Electrical Conductivity Induction in Wood Plastic CompositesCellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Ecofriendly Green PMMA NanocompositesComposite Panels from Underutilized Wood and Agricultural Fiber ResourcesAnalysis of the Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk Reinforced Polyethylene Composites Using Experiments with MixturesComparative Studies on the Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Performance of Flax Fiber Reinforced Polyester and Polyester-Biopolymer Blend ResinsFabrication and Characterization of Poly(vinyl Alcohol)/Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanofibers Produced by Electrospinning MethodStudies on Mechanical Properties of Kevlar Fiber Reinforced Iron (III) Oxide Nanoparticles Filled Up/Epoxy NanocompositesShaped Textile Reinforcement Elements for Concrete ComponentsThe Effect of Rice Husk Ash on Properties of Aerated ConcreteEstimation of Tensile Capacity of Single Anchors Including Edge Effect Using Neural NetworksAn Experimental Study on Reinforced Concrete Infilled Frames with OpeningsStrengthening of Reinforced Concrete Frames Not Designed According to TDY2007 with External Shear WallsThe Structural Damages and Collapse Types in Turkey, Observed after the Recent EarthquakeEvaluation of a Gravity Load Designed Reinforced Concrete Structure Failed under its Own Weight due to Creep in ConcreteThe Influence of Aluminium Dross on Cement Paste's PorosityAntibacterial Efficacy and Mechanical Properties of Silica Reinforced Natural Rubber (NR) with HPQM Based NeusilinAntibacterial Ability of HPQM Base Neusilin/Natural Rubber Reinforced with Carbon BlackOzonolysis by High Voltage Power Supply to the Melt-Extrudates of Admicelled Rubber and Natural RubberCure Characteristics, Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Partially Cured NBR Blended with NREffect of Mixing Conditions on Phase Morphology of NR/EPDM BlendsInfluence of Aromatic Content in Rubber Processing Oils on Viscoelastic Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Styrene-Butadiene-Rubber (SBR) for Tyre Tread ApplicationsNew Polyimide Based Composite Films for Fuel Cells: Study of the Porous StructureAnti-Algal Performances for Biocide-Enhanced Low-Density Polyethylene FilmDetermining the Co-Efficient of End Constraint of Stretch Formed Microtruss MaterialsElectrochemical Reactivity on Conducting Polymer AlloysPreparation and Properties of Diol Functionalized Epoxidized Natural RubberStudy on Nonlinear Optical Properties of BSS MaterialAnti-Bacterial Efficacies and Discolorations of Polypropylene Doped with HPQM Based Water Solution and NeusilinSynthesis and Characterization of Supramolecular Elastomers from Polyacids Composed of Vegetable OilsFunctional Modification of Bamboo Rayon (Cellulose) Fabric to Render it Antibacterial and UV ProtectiveSynthesis of High Quality Graphene Films by Atmospheric Pressure CVD and their Application in Laser Q-SwitchingPhotocatalytic Recovery of Noble Metals from Waste Solutions Using a Polyoxometallate (POM)-Based Hybrid PhotocatalystSilica-Reinforced Natural Rubber with Epoxidized Low Molecular Weight Rubber as a CompatibilizerInvestigation of ZnO Buffer for the Optical and Electrical Characteristics of Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Composite Sol Deposited on Flexible SubstratesComparison of Coupling Effectiveness among Amino-, Chloro-, and Mercapto Silanes in Chloroprene RubberIntermetallic Electrode Structure Produced by Thermal Spraying of Water-Atomized Cu-Sn PowdersInfluence of Natural Rubber/Poly (3-Trimethoxysilyl Propyl Methacrylate) Core-Shell Compatibilizer on Dynamic, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of PMMA/ENR BlendsSuperhydrophobic Silicon Surface with Micro/Nanocomposite Structure Formed by 2-Step Wet EtchingEffect of Heat Treatment on High Purity Nanoporous Silica Formed from Volcanic Ash Deposit ShirasuStochastic Nonlinear Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Beam Subjected to Thermal Loading with Random Material PropertiesEffect of Blend Ratio on Phase Morphology and Mechanical Properties of High Density Polyethylene and Poly (Butylene Succinate) BlendThe Synergistic Activity of the Extracts from Mango and Cassia fistula Polysaccharide in Cotton Fabric FinishingInfluences of Coagent Hybrid Ratios and Silanes on Viscoelastic Properties of Silica-Filled HNBREvaluation of Cadmould Software to Simulate the Filling Phase of a Natural Rubber Compound in Injection Moulding ProcessEffect of Reinforcement and Processing Methods in PP/MWCNTs NanocompositesOxygen Storage Capacity of CexZr1-xO2 (0.4=x=0.8) Solid Solution Using Thermogravimetric AnalysisSintering and Mechanical Properties of Injection Molded Low Cost Ti AlloysFabrication of High Resolution Microstructures Using Micro Hot Embossing with a Precision Rapid ToolingSpace-Charge-Limited Bipolar Currents at High Fields in Polymer/C60 Diodes: A Simple Model DescriptionRheological Behavior and Extrudate Swell of Polypropylene/Silicon Carbide CompositesEnhancement on Stability of Nanosized Titanium Dioxide in Silicone Suspension Using Diblock Copolymer: Influence of Dispersant StructureBa0.9 A0.1TiO3 (A = Al and Mg) Powders Synthesized by Solid State Reaction Technique and their Dielectric PropertiesNatural Rubber-Toughened Polystyrene: Effects of Mixing Procedure and Maleic Anhydride Content on Impact Property and Phase MorphologyThe Sequential Analysis of Film Deformation Behavior during Successive Biaxial Stretching ProcessEffects of Passes on Equal Channel Angular Pressing of 6061 Aluminium AlloyFabrication of Fe-36Ni Alloy Powder from its ScrapEffects of Mold Temperature and Casting Temperature on Hot Cracking in Al-4.5 wt.% Cu AlloyFlow Properties and Melt Distortion in Molten Rubber Compounds under Capillary ExtrusionDevelopment of Hyperelastic Model for Weldlines Containing Natural Rubber Molded PartSynthesis of In2O3/BiOCl Composite Photocatalyst and its Photocatalytic Activity for the Degradation of Rhodamine B under Visible Light IrradiationThe Effect of Natural Rubber Toughening on Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid)/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube NanocompositeTensile Properties of Polypropylene/Cocoa Pod Husk Biocomposites: Effect of Maleated PolypropyleneCorn Cob Filled Chitosan Biocomposite FilmsEffects of Various Co-Surfactants and Oils on Microemulsion Formation in Decylglucoside SystemElaboration and Characterization of a Novel Biobased Poly(Furfurylalcohol)/Silica NanocompositeApplication of Non-Destructive Testing for Measurement of Strength Development of Biocemented SandInfluence of Amino Acids on Anti-Oxidative Properties of Green Natural Rubber and Natural Rubber CompoundBiodegradation Studies of Attapulgite Clay Filled Polyvinyl Alcohol/Modified Corn Starch Blend Films: Microbial and EnzymaticCharacterization and Properties of Nucleated Polylactide, Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), and Thermoplastic Starch Ternary Blend Films: Effects of Compatibilizer and StarchComparative Study of the Bio-Disintegration Behavior of Polylactic Acid under Laboratory and Pilot-Scale Composting ConditionsWater Diffusion Mechanisms in New Bio-Nanocomposites Based on Polyhydroxyalkanoates/NanoclaysPreparation of ?Green? Microcapsules for Corrosion Protection: Linseed Oil Encapsulated PF MicrocapsulesBimetallic LaNi1-xCoxO3 (x=0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1) Perovskite Catalysts for Tar Reforming to SyngasExtraction of Keratins from Human Hair at Low Pressure and their CharacterizationEvaluation of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of MCC/PLA Composite Compatibilized with Modified CelluloseEffects of Natural Rubber Origin on Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compound in the Presence of Natural and Commercial AntioxidantsDevelopment and Characterizations of Green Coupling Agent Coated Fly Ash Reinforced Recycled Polypropylene Matrix CompositesExtraction of Keratin from Chicken Feather and Electrospinning of the Keratin/PLA BlendsPapers as Functional Green MaterialsEffects of Frequency and Sonication Time on Ultrasonic Degradation of Natural Rubber LatexFactors Affecting Formation of Emulsions Containing Soybean OilTheoretical Analysis and Verification of Plasticating Screw Characteristics for Injection Molding MachineSynthesis and Thermal Stability of Cross-Linked Carbazole-Substituted Poly(dimethylsiloxane) for LED EncapsulationExperimental Investigation of Magnetic Field Assisted Electro Discharge Deposition ProcessStudy on the Antioxidant Activities of Gel Containing Tagetes erecta (L.)Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber-PCL Core-Shell/PLA CompositesThe Crystallization Kinetics of Polypropylene/Organo Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Modified with Calcium PimelateKinetic Studies on the Curing Reactions of Fluoroepoxy Oligomer and Cycloaliphatic AmineFabrication of Porous Copper Layers by Two-Steps Process: Electrodeposition and CombustionExterior Calculus: Thermodynamics and Navier-Stokes DynamicsRadio-Frequency Sensors for Nondestructive Evaluation of MaterialsThe Evaluation of Mixing Characteristics of Dulmage ScrewSeismic Performance Enhancement of Non-Ductile RC Columns Using Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC)An Investigation of Optimum Cutting Conditions in Face Milling Semi-Solid Cast 6061 Aluminum Alloy Using Carbide ToolPhase Structure, Microstructure and Electrical Properties of Lead-Free (1-x) [Na0.515K0.485]0.94Li0.06(Nb0.99Ta0.01)O3 - BiAlO3 CeramicsTemperature-Induced Shape Memory Characteristics of Epoxy Resin-Based Fabric-Reinforced Composites