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Effect of Support Structure on Permeance of Thin Film Composite Membranes

Ponnuru K., Lin H., Furlani E.P., SUNY-Buffalo, US

The production of potable water has become a worldwide concern to meet the demand of a growing population. The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane is the leading technology for desalination installations to produce drinkable water, due [...]

Modeling hysteresis and creep characteristics of a carbon-nanotube-reinforced electroactive actuator

Sohn K., Shin S.R., Yi B-J, Kim S.I., Kim S.J., Kim S.I., Kim S.J., Hanyang University, KR

For smart materials that are useful in wide variety of applications such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), machine components, and artificial muscle, the nonlinear phenomena of hysteresis and creep are essential consideration. We investigated movement of [...]