I this study, aluminum sheets with three different notch depths were repaired carbon/epoxy and e-glass/epoxy composites than investigated experimentally for their response to Charpy impact. [90/45/-45] oriented triaxial fabrics used in patch reinforcement materials. Composite laminates performed [90/45/-45/45/-45/90] orientation by placing these axial on top each other. Hand lay-up technique wa...

Marine structures are susceptible to corrosion that accelerates material wastage. This phenomenon could lead thickness reduction the extent in which local buckling instabilities may occur. The majority of existing repair techniques require welding, is a restricting factor flammable environments where hot work prohibited. A novel methodology has attracted research focus for over two decades adhe...

The Micro-Electrode Array (MEA) device enables high-throughput electrophysiology measurements that are less labor-intensive than patch-clamp based techniques. Combined with human-induced pluripotent stem cells cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CM), it represents a new and promising paradigm for automated and accurate in vitro drug safety evaluation. In this article, the following question is addressed: whi...

A composite biodegradable polymeric model was developed to enhance tendon graft healing. This model included a biodegradable polylactide (PLA) bolt as the bone anchor and a poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanofibrous membrane embedded with collagen as a biomimic patch to promote tendon-bone interface integration. Degradation rate and compressive strength of the PLA bolt were measured afte...

Concrete patch repair has long been used to repair the damaged concrete structures. In cold regions, freeze– thaw cycle is one of the major damage factors. Not only the material itself is damaged by freeze–thaw cycles, but also the adhesive interface, which is regarded as the weakest part of composite system, degrades under freeze–thaw cycles. Air entraining agent has long been used to increase...

Smoking cessation is of current topical interest due to the significant negative health and economic impact in many countries. This study aimed to develop buccal films and wafers comprising HPMC and sodium alginate (SA) for potential use in nicotine replacement therapy via the buccal mucosa, as a cheap but effective alternative to currently used nicotine patch and chewing gum. The formulations ...