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Luminiscent properties of europium-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate synthesized at room temperature

Loera-Serna S., Medina-Díaz J.C., Carmona Téllez S., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, MX

For many years the lanthanides have been considered as a series of complex, difficult to understand elements, however, research on them has not been adequate. In view of the many properties that have, in the [...]

The Perspective Applications of Graphene Oxide in the Construction Building Materials

Lu Z.Y., Li Z.J., Ma H.Y., the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK

With the rapid development of the infrastructure, Portland cement has widely been used for building and construction. High performance cement and concrete is urgently needed to satisfy the high-rise buildings, marine tunnel and cross-sea bridges. [...]

Thermoelectric Properties of nano structured Fe-Al Alloys

Putatunda S.K., Wayne State University, US

Abstract: Thermoelectric properties of Nano structured Fe-Al Alloys. Susil k Putatunda and Shashank Nellikuppam. Wayne State University, Thermoelectric materials have emerged as very important engineering materials in recent years because of their ability to convert [...]

The Unbeatable Beet: The Power Of Microcellulosic Fibers Unraveled

Nolles R., Staps F., Cosun Biobased Products, US

ABSTRACT (max. 500 words) Introduction: biorefining at Royal Cosun Royal Cosun is committed to the biobased economy. We feel that biorefining is the way forward and therefore Royal Cosun decided to invest in an integrated [...]

Demonstrating the Safety of Cellulose Nanomaterials – high performance bio-based materials

Shatkin J., Ong K., Ede J., Vireo Advisors, LLC, US

There is significant interest in the commercialization of cellulose nanomaterials (CN) in a breadth of application categories from packaging & construction materials to transportation, food, electronics and consumer products. Each application triggers regulatory requirements, from [...]

High-consistency enzymatic fibrillation (HefCel) – a cost-efficient way to produce cellulose nanofibrils (CNF)

Kangas H., Pere J., Qvintus P., VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., FI

Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) are promising bio-based materials for numerous applications, either as replacement of oil-based materials in existing products, potentially with added functionality, or in generating completely new materials and products. The production of material [...]

Abuse Prevention by Controlled Release of Opioids from Micro to Nano-structured Silica Xerogel Delivery Systems

Toworfe G., Anku C., Radin S., Zeiger A., Ducheyne P., Flowers Sch of Technology & Management, DE

This study proposes that release concentrations, of opioid, not exceeding therapeutic target levels can be achieved by incorporating the dosage in a nano-structurally optimized delivery material.

Allyl, glycidyl methacrylate and cyclodextrin-modified nanocelluloses. Preparation, characterisation and adsorption-release specific properties

Vismara E., Zarattini M., Bernardi A., Nanni D., Bertini S., Freire C., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Advances in the chemical modification of nanocelluloses have been recently reviewed by Youssef Habibi.1 Our work aims to enlarge the number of nanocellulose chemical modifications and broaden the horizon of nanocellulose applications. Oxidized and hydrolyzed [...]

Release of Carbon Nanotubes from Nano-polymer Composites during Environmental Aging

Sahle-Demessie E., Han C., Zhao A., Wang J., Grecsek H., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US

Over the past two decades there has been a significant increase in commercial products incorporating engineered nanomaterials (ENM) that are now are used in electronic, cosmetics, automotive and medical products and in environmental applications. Although [...]

Aluminum Alloy: Nano Alumina Metal Matrix Composites Produced in an Innovative Way

Sommer A., Harrigan B., Curreli M., Gamma Technology LLC, US

Use of a proprietary process, patent applied for, enables us to implant individual nano alumina spheres into alminum alloy matrices via conventional powder metallurgy processing. No ball milling or other attrition process is required to [...]