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Epoxy resins

Breakthrough in Carbon Nanotubes Research: Developing Sustainable Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Researchers from the Chongqing Key Laboratory have made a significant advancement in the field of carbon nanotubes by creating biobased and recyclable epoxy thermoset composites that not only exhibit improved mechanical properties but also possess electrical conductivity, electromagnetic interference shielding capacity, and Joule heating performance. These composites are fabricated through

Solar energy industry

Photovoltaic Module With Enhanced Chemical Recyclability Shows Promising Results

Researchers at Tecnalia Research & Innovation in San Sebastian, Spain, have developed a photovoltaic module with an encapsulant system based on a recyclable composite material. The module's performance stability was tested under various environmental conditions, and the researchers found that it showed acceptable stability under thermal cycling and

Epoxy resins

Breakthrough in Sustainable Materials: Quercetin-inspired Flame Retardant for Epoxy Resins

Researchers at Guilin University of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of sustainable materials and technology. A study published in the journal Sustainable Materials and Technologies has presented a new flame retardant, inspired by the bio-derived compound quercetin, which can enhance fire safety in epoxy resins while

Molecular dynamics

Enhanced Compatibility of Epoxy Asphalt through Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Researchers at Chongqing Jiaotong University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of physics, uncovering the molecular mechanism underlying the enhanced compatibility of epoxy asphalt through molecular dynamics simulations. The study, funded by the National Key Research and Development Program Project and the National Natural Science Foundation of China

Mechanical engineering

Enhancing Mechanical and Biodegradable Properties of Natural Fiber Composites

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have successfully developed an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fiber composites, using natural fiber composites that incorporate coconut shell bio-fillers. This innovative approach has shown significant improvements in mechanical properties and biodegradability. According to the study, the addition of coconut shell powder to epoxy

Mechanical engineering

Researchers Develop Novel Approach to Analyzing Epoxy Resins Using FTIR, TGA/DSC

Researchers from Universitas Sebelas Maret have made a breakthrough in understanding the quenching phenomenon in thermosetting epoxy resins, a critical issue that affects material performance. In a comprehensive study, they employed Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to analyze epoxy resin specimens. The

Mechanical engineering

Advances in Mechanical Engineering: Researchers Develop Epoxy Composite Materials with Palm Fibers and Areca Catechu

Researchers at Universitas Tanjungpura have made significant progress in the field of mechanical engineering by developing a new type of epoxy composite material using palm fibers and Areca catechu fibers. The composite material is created by combining natural fibers, such as palm branch fiber and Areca catechu trunk fiber, with