The ability of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) to dissipate energy during cyclic loading conditions is crucial for understanding ACL failure. This study employs a novel mechanical test fixture for both shorter du...
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The precision of space structures is sensitive to high-temperature variation during on-orbit operations. This work develops zero thermal expansion (ZTE) metamaterials that can be integrated into space structures to re...
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Liquid and solid fouling is a pervasive problem in numerous natural and industrial settings, significantly impacting energy efficiency, greenhouse emissions, operational costs, equipment lifespan, and human health. In...
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In this study molecular alignment in copolymers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and p -hydroxybenzoic acid (PHB) was examined by means of differential radial distribution function ( DRDF ) analysis of wide angle X...
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In this study molecular alignment in copolymers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and p -hydroxybenzoic acid (PHB) was examined by means of differential radial distribution function ( DRDF ) analysis of wide angle X-ray scattering data. The study was carried out using two representative copolymers with the PHB content of 30 and 60 mol%. The DRDF curves for the amorphous and the partially crystalline samples of these copolymers showed periodic intermolecular peaks up to various radial distances. The appearance of these peaks at ∼5 A ̊ periodicity suggested the existence of more-or-less parallel chain segments in the copolymers. The extent of the lateral molecular organization was ∼15 and 30 A ̊ for the amorphous copolymers containing 30 and 60 mol% PHB, respectively. A substantial structural difference was therefore shown for the copolymers in this composition range. The DRDF curve for the amorphous copolymer with 30 mol% PHB was found to be very similar to that for the previously reported glassy PET with 0 mol% PHB, indicating that the two materials had almost the same intermolecular structure. The structural information revealed by these DRDF results was in agreement with the various property changes caused by varying PHB contents of the copolymers.
The influence of headspace volume and composition on metal–organic framework (MOF) synthesis has been largely overlooked with no mechanisms currently invoking these factors. Herein, we reveal that an increased volume...
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The influence of headspace volume and composition on metal–organic framework (MOF) synthesis has been largely overlooked with no mechanisms currently invoking these factors. Herein, we reveal that an increased volume of oxygen in the headspace during the synthesis of zinc carboxylate-based MOFs (MOF-5, MOF-177, and IRMOF-8) as well as UiO-66 and ZJU-28 accelerates crystal formation. Investigation into the underlying mechanism of this phenomenon elucidates the critical roles played by all reagents, and some of their byproducts, in MOF synthesis. These insights are the key to developing more efficient and sustainable synthetic strategies for MOF production.
A method for the fabrication of conductive gold electrodes on flexible polymer substrates, using a solution-based selfassembly process, has been developed. This involves the use of functionalized silanes with amino- o...
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In this work, we evaluate the mechanical response of rotator cuff tendons with high-grade partial thickness tears through a novel full volume measurement technique. As opposed to traditional strain-measurement methods...
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Ceramic fiber spinning is critical to the manufacture of fibrous monolith ceramics, and understanding the interactions between the polymer matrix and ceramic particle filler is necessary to predict the flow properties...
Ceramic fiber spinning is critical to the manufacture of fibrous monolith ceramics, and understanding the interactions between the polymer matrix and ceramic particle filler is necessary to predict the flow properties of these systems. In this study, poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was filled with octadecanol-coated St6ber silica, and the rheological behavior of the filled polymers investigated at various filler volume fractions. The rheological behavior of these materials was studied in both dynamic and steady-state experiments. The time required for filled PMMA to reach steady-state behavior under constant shear stress was found to be long, on the order of an hour. The steady-state viscosities increased as expected with filler volume fraction, but did not correlate well with existing models. This is hypothesized to be a result of matrix-filler surface interactions, and will be investigated further in future work.
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