Published in Granular Matter
Systems of dense spheres interacting through very short-ranged attraction are known from theory, simulations and colloidal experiments to exhibit dynamical reentrance. Their liquid state can thus be fluidized at higher densities than possible in systems with pure repulsion or with long-ranged attraction. A recent mean-field, infinite-dimensional ca...
Published in SN Applied Sciences
The effect of reinforcement material and manufacturing method on tensile, impact, and hardness properties of glass and basalt laminated composites were studied. Woven glass and basalt fabrics were used as reinforcements along with a thermosetting epoxy matrix to fabricate the laminate composites. The glass and basalt epoxy composites were made usin...
Published in SN Applied Sciences
The glass prepared from sustainable raw materials yields interesting properties, besides the low cost and environmentally friendly. Two series of glass compositions based on B2O3–P2O5–Na2O–CaO added with bagasse (BG) and cassava rhizome (CR) were fabricated by melt-quenching technique, and their physical, mechanical and structural properties were s...
Published in Applied Physics A
The glass samples with Li2B4O7 (100 − x) Tincalx (x = 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 wt%) composition were synthesized by melt-quenching technique (Tincal = Na2B4O7·10H2O). The elemental analysis of Tincal with different compositions is tested using energy-dispersive X-ray technique. Moreover, the surface morphology of fabricated glasses was investigated wit...
Published in Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
This study presents a newly developed timber–glass point connection intended to strengthen existing timber elements in a reversible and visually unobtrusive manner. The new connection consists of an aluminium insertion, two-component structural bonding epoxy resin adhesive, and self-tapping screws. The connection offers the possibility of easy atta...
Published in Applied Physics A
The hypothesis of the present investigation underlined with determination of possible synergistic effects of serpentine mineral additive on Li2B4O7 glasses. A group of Li2B4O7 glasses with serpentine mineral additive were synthesized by melt-quenching technique. The elemental analysis of two different Li2B4O7 glasses with different amount of serpen...
Published in Heritage Science
Several FTIR techniques are surface-sensitive. This sensitivity can be utilized to help with a wide range conservation issues. Examples from object degradation studies, conservation materials performance assessment and monitoring are presented. These are used to discuss the issues, advantages and information that can be drawn from studies. Glass de...
This paper discusses the quality and performance of currently available PbWO$_4$ crystals of relevance to high-resolution electromagnetic calorimetry, e.g. detectors for the Neutral Particle Spectrometer at Jefferson Lab or those planned for the Electron-Ion Collider. Since the construction of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) at the Large Hadron Col...
ABSTRACT Alumina-Glass compositions were prepared to evaluate the effect of glass as sintering aids. The composites showed densification below 1100°C. The highest density values (~95%) were obtained for compositions based respectively on borosilicate (G2 and G3) and soda lime glasses (G4), all [A1] [A2] containing Na in the precursor powder. Sample...
The (electro)chemical grafting of a polyfluorinated calix[4]arene on gold, polypropylene and glass is reported. The modified surfaces were characterized by ellipsometry, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). A nanometric, robust and uniform monolayer of covalently surface-bound calix[4]arenes was obtained on ...
