By laminating piezoelectric and flexible materials, we can increase their performance. Therefore, the electrical mechanical properties of layered materials subjected to electromechanical loads heat sources must be analyzed theoretically mechanically. Since problem infinite wave propagation cannot addressed using classical thermoelasticity, extended thermoelasticity models have been derived. The...

The preparation of melamine–formaldehyde (MF) resins for paper impregnation wood panels laminating was found to be catalyzed by TiO2-mica silver white pigments. presence small proportions those greatly enhances the resin polycondensation during its under same conditions but without These pigments are composed mainly TiO2-mica, as ascertained X-ray diffraction (XRD), with TiO2 being in rutile ph...

Point of care testing (POCT) as part diseases and health monitoring will be very beneficial in resource constrained areas with minimum healthcare expert power requirement. Elimination external source device brought the idea self-powered infusion micropump. This research aimed to fabricate investigate pumping capability non-mechanical micropump under effect different porous materials. The self-p...

Introduction A Why POC Diagnostics? B Time B Patient Responsibility and Compliance B Cost B Diagnostic Targets C Proteins C Metabolites and Other Small Molecules C Nucleic Acids C Human Cells D Microbes/Pathogens D Drugs and Food Safety D Current Context of POC Assays E POC Glucose Assays E Lateral Flow Assays E Limitations of “Traditional” POC Approaches F Enabling Technologies G Printing and ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of thermally compressed veneer laminating on some of the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard. Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) veneers were compressed under various press conditions. Commercially produced particleboard samples were laminated with such compressed veneer sheets. The density, 2-h and 24-h water absorption...

The competition between exciton dissociation and charge transport in organic solar cells comprising poly(3-hexylthiophene) [P3HT] and phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester [PCBM] is investigated by correlated scanning confocal photoluminescence and photocurrent microscopies. Contrary to the general expectation that higher photoluminescence quenching is indicative of higher photocurrent, microsca...

This report describes the design, modeling, and testing of two portable timber bridges, each consisting of two non-interconnected longitudinal glued-laminated timber (glulam) deck panel modules 1.8 m (6 ft) wide. One bridge is 12.2 m (40 ft) long while the other bridge is 10.7 m (35 ft) long. The modules are fabricated in a double-tee cross section. Before fabrication of the modules, researcher...

Stimuli responsive hydrogels may be promising materials for shape transforming structures due to their ability to deform significantly in response to an environmental stimulus without the need for external power. It is well-known that by laminating swelling hydrogels and non-swelling flexible materials, such as inert elastomers, bending actuation can be achieved. In this work, we report an impr...