Protective coatings of the concrete surface against aggressive environments are constantly evolving. Given their diversity, the effectiveness of the latter becomes an important criterion for making the right among of a large commercialized variety, therefore, in recent years, several researchers have started research in this area and have proposed solutions to protect the surface exterior of concrete

The intent of this paper is to investigate the leaves extract of Hardwickia binata Roxb. (HBL) as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in aerated 1 M HCl and 0.5 M H2SO4 solutions using weight loss and electrochemical techniques. Increasing the immersion period of the system enhanced inhibition efficiency of HBL extract in 1 M HCl, but decreased efficiency in 0.5 M H2SO4. The stability and durability

Following composite restorations, there is an obvious need for repair of them, which can be a challenging procedure in the clinical setting. This study aimed to assess the effect of surface treatment of composite with cold plasma spray (CPS) on microshear bond strength (µSBS) of repair composite in comparison with other surface treatments. A total of 120 discs (2 × 9 mm) were fabricated of Filtek Z250

Aqueous extract of Citrus reticulata peels (CRE) mediated synthesis of nickel nanoparticles (CRE-NiNPs), characterization and application of the obtained composite as microbial and acid corrosion inhibitor is reported. The CRE-NiNPs were stable, non-agglomerated, monodispersed, round-shaped and of 40 − 55 nm size. With surfaces rich in O and N sites, CRE-NiNPs efficiently adsorbs on and inhibits X80

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of nitrogen plasma treatment on the shear bonding strength (SBS) of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to resin cements. A total of 240 PEEK specimens were subjected to different duration of nitrogen plasma treatment for 0 min, 15 min, 25 min, 35 min respectively. The surface topography was observed by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). In addition

The fracture failure of a bonded structure is closely related to the service temperature. In this study, based on the failure criterion of an adhesive structure at room temperature and considering the influence of temperature sensitivity on an adhesive structure, ISR-7008/aluminum alloy adhesive joints in the vehicle service temperature range (−40–80 °C) were taken as examples to establish the full

The Pine Leaf tree is a high altitude plant that is mostly found in the Himalayan region. The pine leaf ash contains the hard compound of Si, Ca, K, Mg, and Fe which make it an alternative cost-effective reinforcement material for composites. In this paper, the surface composite of aluminum alloy reinforced with Pine Leaf Ash was developed by friction stir process (FSP) with varying tool feed rate

Graphene oxide (GO) integrated composite coatings were deposited on AZ91 magnesium alloys by the PEO (Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation) and the treatment which has a post-PEO hydrothermal process. For the first group samples, PEO was performed in the silicate/phosphate-based electrolyte including 5–10 µm in size the GO particles synthesized using the Tour Method. For the second group samples, after PEO

Organic-inorganic hybrid coatings were developed via a sol-gel method using hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) as a ceramic filler material incorporated into a polymeric matrix. To investigate the effects of h-BN on the properties of polymer-based coatings, parameters such as hardness, coefficient of friction, and hydrophobicity were investigated. Colloidal silica (CS), methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS), water

Corrosion inhibition and control are of great significance in metal industries due to the economic benefits. In recent years, the utilization of plant extract as an alternative to the chemical counterparts has advocated the concept of a green approach that is eco-friendly nature and efficient as corrosion control agents. Literature review reveals that the inhibition efficiency of a plant extract could

This paper focuses on the effect of cyclic hygrothermal aging on the mechanical behavior of the adhesive bonded aluminum joints. The adhesive joint specimens were immerged in the temperature/relative humidity set at 80 °C/95％ and −40 °C/30％ for cycle experiments for un–aged, 20, 40, and 60 cycles, respectively. Joint bonding angles were set to 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° and 90°. The stress modes of

The research on reversible adhesives has attracted upsurge in recent years. Reversible adhesives have a wide range of potential applications, including aerospace, military equipment, biomedical, and packaging protection. In this paper, reversible mechanisms, integrated into adhesives with self-repair behavior, are based on covalent and non-covalent bonds, and the most popular modes of action of these

This in vitro study evaluated the volumetric change (VC) and gap formation (GF) in Class V composite restorations after light-curing and aging. Thirty-six extracted human premolars were used. Standardized Class V cavities (3 mmx3 mmx1.5 mm) were prepared. G-Premio Bond was applied. The teeth were randomly assigned into six groups (n = 6): Group FZ: Filtek Z250(microhybrid), Group SP: SDR Plus Bulk

Steel is usually cleaned by acid solutions before its application in various industries. Such a treatment increases the possibility of steel corrosion, making the use of inhibitors in the cleaning bath indispensable. On this basis, the introduction of novel, efficient corrosion inhibitors is always of great importance. In the present research, three series of hydrazone Schiff bases were synthesized

5456-H112 aluminum alloy plates with a thickness of 20 mm were joined using floating-bobbin tool friction stir welding at different travel speeds from 28 to 160 mm/min and a fixed rotational speed of 90 rpm. The results of microstructural analysis indicated that the grain size is decreased at a constant travel speed (at each of the speeds of 28, 40, 56, 80, 112, and 160 mm/min), from the retreating

Flexible electrode materials are inevitable for high-end applications such as wearable electronics, implantable microelectrodes, artificial muscles, various sensors, and biomedical devices. A simple and easy method for large scale preparation of mechanically stable and flexible electrode material using PANI and PVA films is presented. The hybrid films prepared through the chemical coating of PVA using

The present research aimed to evaluate the effect of sintering temperature (1300 °C, 1400 °C and 1600 °C) on short-term and long-term SBS values (SBS1 and SBS2, respectively) as well as grain size and surface roughness of a novel multi-layered monolithic zirconia material (Katana STML). One hundred and eighty-six samples (N = 186) of monolithic zirconia were prepared and randomly divided into three

This study investigated effects of polyacrylic acid (PAA) on nanolayering self-assembly, and effects of salt ions on the formation of nanolayering after their chemical interaction with 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP). ACP–MDP suspension was prepared by dispersing 0.01 g ACP nanoparticles in 4 mL of a 5 wt% MDP solution. Then a PAA solution (100 or 500 μg/mL) was mixed into ACP–MDP

To evaluate the influence of different adhesion strategies and curing modes of a universal adhesive on shear bond strength (SBS) of a dual-cured core build-up resin composite to bovine dentin. In total, 60 bovine anterior permanent teeth were randomly divided into 6 groups (n = 10/group) according to; 1: Adhesion strategy, 3 groups (self-etching, etch-and-rinse/wet and etch-and-rinse/dry) and 2: Curing

The inhibition performance and mechanism of nicotinic acid (NA), nicotinic acid amide (NAA) and 4-methoxypyridine (MP) for the corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M HCl solution were investigated and compared by means of experimental tests, including potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements, surface analyses and quantum chemistry calculation. The electrochemical

Enhance the bonding of cement to ceramic surface with a variety of ceramic surface modifications have been established. Air-abrasion using alumina particles, hydrofluoric acid has been shown to provide micromechanical interlocking at the ceramic-resin interface. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of two surface treatments; acid etching and sandblasting; on the shear bond strength

Adhesive bonding is one of the dominant joining technologies in Design for Assembly to obtain innovative engineering products with complex geometries. These permanently bonded joints could be disassembled for repair purposes using the thermo-mechanical debonding technique to salvage the high-cost composite components without any damage. In this work, the temperature dependent storage modulus, loss

The objectives of this study were (i) to synthesize bio-oil-based phenol–formaldehyde resin to be used for the wood products industry, and (ii) to investigate the effect of phenol substitution (molar-based vs. weight-based) with bio-oil on the properties of resulting PF resin. Bio-oil was produced by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) process using sweetgum hardwood, and utilized as a bio-based phenolic

Polymeric latexes are commonly used in cement-based plastering and rendering works. This paper assesses the effect of recycled polymers obtained from waste latex paints (WLPs) on flowability and mechanical properties of masonry cement (MC) mortars, including whether such performance would be similar to that induced by virgin polymers. Three MC classes prepared with different cement-to-limestone ratios

(2020). In memoriam: Prof Jean-Pierre Pascault. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology: Vol. 34, No. 14, pp. 1481-1482.

New thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s (PUs) with different hard segments (HS) contents (13.9–24.4% by weight) intended for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have been synthesized by reacting different blends of polyether diols of different molecular weights – poly(propyleneglycol) (PPG) of molecular weight 2000 Da and poly(tetrahydrofuran) (PTHF) of molecular weight 1000 Da – 4,4′-diphenylmethane

The hybrid joints being used in the design of mechanical structures because of their significant advantages. The tubular lap joints are used widely in aerospace, naval, and transport industries such as rudder and elevator rods, driving shafts, pull push rods, anti-roll bar and stabilizer bar in cars, trucks and trains. The torsional behavior of mechanical, adhesively bonded, and hybrid tubular lap

Friction-based welding processes are considered as very efficient solid-state metal joining processes due to soundness of the welded joint with remarkably less energy consumption and environmentally friendly. The terminology behind these processes is to make use of elevated temperatures caused by the mechanical friction at contacting surfaces to fuse materials together. Several different friction-based

Tungsten/steel joints are desired for fusion reactors and militarily applications, as it could combine the unique properties of these two dissimilar metals. In view of the large differences of physical and chemical properties between W and steel, diffusion bonding is considered to be the proper technique for joining of W to steel. In this paper, diffusion bonding of W to low activation ferritic/martensitic

Adhesive bonding has been applied successfully in many technologies. The short aramid fibers can be effectively embedded in interface layer wit adhesive-rich regions of the CFRP fabrics with carbon fibers oriented at 0° and 90° to form a strong pulling resistance. In this paper, the interface toughness of carbon fiber composite reinforced by aramid short fiber is studied based on the mode I crack growth

The inhibition efficiency of copper corrosion in 1 M HNO3 by five piperidine and oxaquinuclidine core containing compounds namely 2,4,6,11-tetraphenyl-9-oxa-1,5-diazatricyclo [5.3.1.03.8] undecane (OX1), 2,4,6,11-tetraaryl (4-methoxyphenyl)-9-oxa-1,5-diazatricyclo [5.3.1.03.8] undecane (OX2), 2,4,6,11-tetraaryl (4-chlorophenyl)-9-oxa-1,5-diazatricyclo [5.3.1.03.8] undecane (OX3), 2,4,6,11-tetraaryl-p-tolyl-9-oxa-1

Two Schiff bases derived from aminobenzothiazole derivatives with Salicylaldehyde/Bromosalicylaldehyde namely 2-[6-Methylbenzothiazol-2-ylimino) methyl phenol (1) and 3-Bromo-2-[6-methylbenzothiazol-2-ylimino) methyl phenol (2) were synthesized using simple condensation method and characterized using various spectral techniques like FT-IR, NMR, analytical data and single crystal XRD. Schiff base 1

To enhance the strength and stability of the fine sandy soil in underground engineering construction, a novel chemical slurry was studied. Series of laboratory tests were performed to determine the effect of each component on the rheological properties of grout (e.g. viscosity, gel time and plastic strength). The relationship of the penetrability of grout in sand with different densities was explored

A series of pyrazole ligands named as 1,4-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)butane (bbd), 1,3-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)propane (bdpp), and 1,3-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)propane-2-ol (bdpo) along with their transition metal complexes including [Cu2(µ3-SCN)2(µ-bbd)]n, [Cu2(µ3-SCN)2(µ-bdpp)]n, and [Cu2Hg(µ2-SCN)2(bdpo)2(CH3COO)2]n were synthesized and characterized using FT-IR and Uv-vis spectroscopies

In this work, the isocyanate terminated castor oil based urethane oligomer (CO-IPDI) was prepared by the reaction of castor oil and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) without adding any organic solvent. After the acrylic copolymer pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) was heated at 80 °C for 20 min, it was mixed with CO-IPDI, trifunctional acrylic monomer and photo-initiator in a certain proportion to give

Various combinations of matrix, filler and classical additives lead to wide possibilities of improving material specifications for mechanical, thermal and structural properties. The studied samples were prepared from a primary polyethylene (PE) layer coated with a thin film of polycaprolactone (PCL) and modified with magnetite, casein/magnetite and zeolite/magnetite compounds. Enhancements to mechanical

This paper designed and synthesized a series of waterborne UV-curable polydimethylsiloxane‐based polyurethane oligomers which contain polydimethylsiloxane segment in the end of the main chain, a plurality of double bonds in the side chain and two kinds of hydrophilic groups including nonionic polyethylene glycol with low molecular weight and ionic quaternary ammonium salt groups. The unique structure

A novel corrosion inhibitor, ((E)-1,5-dimethyl-4-((1-(3-nitrophenyl)ethylidene)amino)-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one) (DNPP) was synthesized in high yield by the condensation reaction of 4-aminoantipyrine with 2-nitroacetphenone derived from acetophenone as a starting material and characterized by FT-IR, 1H, and 13C NMR techniques. DNPP was tested against the corrosion of SAE 1012 carbon steel

The poor corrosion resistance of mild steel makes serious issues (on both economical and safety aspects) in many industries and, the use of corrosion inhibitors is the opt solution to combat mild steel corrosion. The present study investigated the corrosion inhibition behavior of Tephrosia purpurea (T. purpurea) leaves extract on mild steel corrosion in 1 N HCl solution using gravimetric, electrochemical

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of different types of ceramics and surface treatment methods on the shear bonding strength(SBS). Three different CAD/CAM ceramics were divided into 4 groups, respectively according to the following surface treatments: no treatment; etching with 4.5% HF acid; Nd:YAG laser irradiation; Nd:YAG laser followed by HF acid etching and then a silane-coupling

The present study evaluates an anticorrosive system of epoxy primers applied on carbon steel coupons under different surface preparation techniques: dry abrasive blasting up to Sa 2½, wet abrasive blasting up to Sa 2½ and mechanical treatment up to SSPC SP-11. The epoxy primers were pigmented with zinc phosphate, commonly used in offshore structures, on which intermediary and anti-scaling paints are

Corrosion inhibitors based on environmentally friendly and harmless products are currently being studied and developed. The corrosion inhibition properties of caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) on copper corrosion in aqueous chloride solution (3.5 wt.% NaCl) are analysed here using stationary and transient electrochemical methods, and a theoretical study based on density functional theory is carried

The adhesive contact between a rigid sphere and a thin elastic layer bonded on a rigid foundation is investigated using boundary element method (BEM). Surface profile is approximated parabolic. The Lennard-Jones potential and the Derjaguin approximation are used for the surface traction. In the past, the adhesive contact between a sphere and a thin layer was analyzed only in the frame of the JKR theory

Due to the high strength and adhesiveness of epoxies, these materials are widely used in various industries such as aerospace. But because of their inherent brittleness and poor fracture toughness, they do not have enough resistance against crack propagation. In adhesive joints, maximum stresses near the ends of the overlaps resulted in premature failure of the joints. In this study, for toughening

The migration and leakage of formation fluid along the cement plug/formation interface negatively affects the integrity of open-hole temporary abandoned wells. A 3-D numerical model is developed based on the cohesive zone method for analyzing the initiation and propagation of fractures along the cement plug/formation interface. The model is validated by comparison with an existing microannulus model

Four types of natural oils varied in the viscosity were added to a nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) loaded with three bonding systems (HRH) consisting of hexamethylenetetramine (HMT), resorcinol and hydrated silica. Rubber dough was spread on the untreated polyester fabric sheet. The peel strength was used to measure the adhesion strength between the fabric and the rubber. The rubber-proofed fabric was

The objective of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of material type, resin cement type, surface treatment, and aging on the microshear bond strength (µSBS) of self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs) to CAD/CAM blocks. CAD/CAM blocks (CeraSmart, CS; Lava Ultimate, LU; Shofu Block HC, HC; Vita Enamic, VE; Vitablocks Mark II, VM) were cut into 3-mm thick slices (96 specimens for each) and

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of universal adhesive pretreatment on the dentin bond strength of a resin-modified glass ionomer cement after radiotherapy. One hundred human third molars without caries were employed. One-half of the teeth were irradiated (total IR = 70.2 Gy). Both the irradiated and non-irradiated teeth were randomly divided into five groups (n = 10) according to dentin

This study investigates the single-strap joints (adhesively bonded spot-welded) under static loading. Experimental tensile tests are carried out to validate the numerical analyses. For this purpose, the specimens of dissimilar materials were prepared by joining them with a thin layer of a two-component epoxy-based adhesive at one side and spot welding at the other side. Then, they were tested under

Gecko’s amazing ability to adhere to almost any kind of surface has stirred significantly research interests over the last decade. There have been a series of researches in the field of Gecko-inspired adhesives with numerous new studies focusing on nanostructured fibrillar, adhesive properties based on different materials, and various applications. In this review, after an initial overview of the conventional

In this study, a laser high-velocity impact welding of Ta/Cu metal foil was successfully realized under different laser energies and flight distances. The morphology, microstructure, and mechanical properties of welded specimens were investigated via systematic experiments. Results indicated that the plastic deformation of the welded specimens was further pronounced with the increase in laser energy

Epoxy resin (DGEBA/TETA) is commonly used as an adhesive material. When this material is subjected to low temperatures for an extended period of time, it undergoes changes in inter/intramolecular vibrations which has been probed in this research through a combination of terahertz spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and infrared spectroscopy. Distinctive morphological changes of the virgin

The main objective of this work is to study the performance of prestressing steel (PS) bars as reinforcements in the reinforced concrete (RC) elements strengthened by the near-surface mounted method (NSM). The work includes two parts. In the first part, direct pull-out tests are performed in order to study the bond performance between PS reinforcement and concrete. The influences of groove sizes and

This paper presents two models: one for predicting the electrical resistivity of concrete and the other for the corrosion potential of reinforcing steel. The prediction models were developed based on experimental results, considering various influencing factors. The experiment approach included the concrete mix proportion, chloride content, concrete cover thickness and time of exposure as the parameters

Release of metal debris from a pair of gear teeth is a consequence of their contact. Any excessive metal debris can lead to the onset of fatigue and failure. This paper aims to derive a contact mechanics-based model to obtain the energy absorption of helical gear teeth. The proposed model includes the roughness effect of teeth contact surfaces. The mean value of the asperity summit curvature, the standard

Various inks with different properties are widely used in the printed electronic industry. In order to obtain high quality inkjet printing, it is necessary to study the droplet formation process and its influencing factors comprehensively. Only in this way, the incentive conditions and liquid physical parameters of droplet ejection can be obtained and optimized. Firstly, the calculation model of the

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of different surface treatments and aging on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of bulk-fill composite resins. Bulk-fill composites (Filtek One; 3M ESPE) randomly received five different surface treatments: (1) no treatment, control, (2) 37% phosphoric acid etching (PA), (3) 9% hydrofluoric acid etching (HF), (4) air-borne particle

The expected longer service life of modified asphalt can be jeopardized by different environmental factors, such as moisture, oxidation, etc. which affect the desired properties by altering the adhesive property. An insight into knowledge of the adhesive property of the asphalt can help in providing more durable asphalt pavement. The study attempted to develop different models of adhesive properties

Soft solids undergo stick-slip instability which is characterized by the velocity weakening effect where interfacial shear stress decreases with sliding velocity. Soft solids show the hysteresis of energy release rate (G) during the stick and slip phase of a stick-slip cycle. In the present study, the effect of specimen thickness on G is studied by conducting the direct shear sliding experiments on

The adhesive contact problem of a half-space indented by a rigid cylindrical punch in the theory of couple-stress elasticity is investigated. Both the size effect and adhesion are considered to analyze the two-dimensional frictionless contact problem. The method of Mindlin’s stress function and the technology of Fourier transform are applied to reduce the mixed boundary value problem to the singular