Advances in Materials

Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Nitrate Removal from Groundwater Using Sodium Alginate Doped with Nano-Hydroxyapatite

    Salah Abo-El-Enein, Yahia Gedamy, Amr Ecresh

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 102-114
    Received: Mar. 16, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 12, 2017
    Published: Oct. 26, 2017
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    Abstract: In the present work, the hydroxyapatite/alginate nano-composite adsorbent was prepared by incorporating nano-sized hydroxyapatite (nHAp) into alginate polymer and uses this adsorbent for removal of nitrate from groundwater. The synthesized nano-composite and pure alginate as well as the pure hydroxyapatite were characterized with Fourier Transform ... Show More
  • Obtaining a Gypsum-Cement Blend, to Be Used as Filling, with Low Hardening Temperature

    Gabriela Abad-Farfán, Tito Fernando Muñoz-Cuenca, Paúl Bolivar Torres-Jara, Efrén Vázquez-Silva

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 115-121
    Received: Sep. 07, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 26, 2017
    Published: Nov. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: When a beam, made of material whose properties would be affected at temperatures above 37°C and with irregular geometry at its ends, is subjected to a bending test; it is necessary to guarantee the stability of its support points to achieve success in the execution of the test. This paper presents a study on the properties of a particular composite... Show More
  • Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Compressed Earth Blocks Stabilised with a Liquid Chemical

    Humphrey Danso

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 122-128
    Received: Sep. 28, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 10, 2017
    Published: Nov. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: Soil blocks are usually stabilised with cementing materials, fibres or chemicals to improve their performance properties for construction purpose. This study investigates the properties of compressed earth blocks stabilised with a liquid chemical (Pidiproof LW+). Experiment was conducted using 0.5, 1 and 1.5% weight contents of Pidiproof LW+ to pro... Show More
  • Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites

    Junjie Chen, Longfei Yan

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 129-148
    Received: Sep. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 24, 2017
    Published: Nov. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Carbon nanotubes demonstrate remarkable mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, which allow a number of exciting potential applications. In this article, the most recent progress in research on the development of carbon nanotube-polymer composites is critically reviewed, with emphasis on recent advances in the principles and techniques for ... Show More
  • Evaluation of Tensile Strength of Jute Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite

    Tazdik Patwary Plateau

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 149-153
    Received: Oct. 09, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 24, 2017
    Published: Nov. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Natural fiber (such as flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, etc.) reinforced polymer resin composites are biodegradable composites as they are using fibers from renewable sources. It is also better than synthetic fibers (such as glass, carbon, ceramic fibers, etc.) in a sense of environmental cause. In this research work, jute fiber reinforced polypropylene ma... Show More
  • Application of Plasma Erosion Technique for Faster Degradation of Coatings and Prediction of Their Durability

    Sachin V. Naik

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 154-158
    Received: Mar. 08, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 08, 2017
    Published: Nov. 29, 2017
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    Abstract: Assessment of durability of coatings is crucial for researcher especially for design of paints which would have service life warranty. As natural exposure takes several months for such studies, there is tendency today to use faster techniques like UV testers and Xenon arc weatherometers. Although these techniques are several times faster than natur... Show More
  • Effect of Rice Husks Concrete Preformed Coffers and Bricks Use on Building Structural Elements

    Yawovi Mawuénya Xolali Dany Ayité, Irina Pachoukova, Koffi-Sa Bédja

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 159-164
    Received: Nov. 04, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 16, 2017
    Published: Dec. 27, 2017
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    Abstract: This article highlights the effect of rice husks concrete preformed coffers and bricks use on building structural elements (joists, beams, columns and footings). For this purpose, 15 cm thick of preformed coffers, hollow and solid bricks are made from cement - rice husks, cement - rice husks - sand and sand –cement mixtures to determine their chara... Show More