Conjugated poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) film was electrochemically synthesized on stainless steel (SS). Redox interactions between the PEDOT and SS substrate were examined in 3.5 wt.% NaCl aqueous solution with aid of electrochemical spectroscopic analyses. The results show that exhibited a barrier effect mediated oxygen reduction reaction, thus hindering ion diffusion to substrate....

A novel test configuration has been developed to induce combined stress-states of in-plane longitudinal tension and transverse compression in thin-ply, unidirectional (UD) composite layers. Three different multi-directional laminates have designed incorporating UD carbon/epoxy plies embedded angle-ply blocks the same material. The scissoring deformation induces central layers when is strained 0...

Ultralong carbon nanotubes (UCNTs) are in high demand for nanocomposites applications due to their magnificent physical and chemical properties. UCNTs synthesized by the catalytic vapor deposition (CCVD) method and, before use as fillers nanocomposites, should be purified of residual catalyst non-CNT particles without significant destruction or scissoring UCNT. This study investigates role wate...

We use a symmetry-motivated approach to analyze neutron pair distribution function data investigate the character of soft phonon modes in negative thermal expansion (NTE) material ${\mathrm{ReO}}_{3}$. This analysis shows that its local structure is dominated by an in-phase octahedral tilting mode and units are far less flexible scissoring-type deformations than related NTE compound ${\mathrm{S...

With density functional theory, vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) and infrared absorption (IR) spectra are obtained at the B3LYP/CC-pVTZ level of theory for 20 alpha-amino acids. The contribution of different vibration modes to the IR and VCD spectra is analyzed. Overall agreement between calculated results for amino acids in gas phase with the available experimental VCD data for matrix-assi...

AIM Describe the use of 320 row detector CT scanner for 4 Dimensional CT acquisition on a specialized platform designed for wrist kinematic evaluation and to demonstrate the utility of 4 Dimensional CT in the assessment of wrist biomechanics before and after surgical repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six wrists (1 volunteer and 4 patients) were uniformly imaged with conventional X-rays and 4 Dime...

The acid-free hydrothermal microwave–assisted selective scissoring (Hymass concept) of cellulosic substrates is gaining keen interest in the field materials science. Besides, implementing catalytic methodologies to upgrade side streams produced during this process could contribute better, holistic utilisation starting feedstock. This work depicts a zero-waste biorefinery concept based on cellul...