Biobased sustainable materials made from starch and plasma/ultrasound modified Agave fibers: Structural and water barrier performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Sifuentes-Nieves ◽  
Roberto Yáñez Macías ◽  
Guadalupe Neira Velázquez ◽  
Gonzalo Velázquez ◽  
Zureima Garcia Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Barrier ◽  
Barrier Performance ◽  
Sustainable Materials ◽  
Agave Fibers

Realization of ultra-high barrier to water vapor by 3D-interconnection of super-hydrophobic graphene layers in polylactide films

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (27) ◽  
pp. 14377-14386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng-Yang Zhou ◽  
Biao Yang ◽  
Yue Li ◽  
Xin-Rui Gao ◽  
Xu Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Main Chain ◽  
Graphene Layers ◽  
Water Barrier ◽  
Barrier Performance

Inferior water barrier performance has always been a major deficiency of polylactide (PLA) that is in practice difficult to overcome owing to the existence of plentiful hydrophilic ester bonds in the main chain.

scholarly journals Tetraethyl orthosilicate-containing dispersion coating — water vapor and liquid water barrier properties

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 583-595
Author(s):  
BEKO MESIC ◽  
MATHEW CAIRNS ◽  
JAMES JOHNSTON ◽  
MEETA PATEL
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Liquid Water ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Tetraethyl Orthosilicate ◽  
Filler Materials ◽  
Water Barrier ◽  
Barrier Performance ◽  
C 50 ◽  
Styrene Butadiene

An aqueous styrene-butadiene latex dispersion coating containing in-situ processed tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) applied on paperboard demonstrated improved water barrier performance. Coatings containing TEOS equivalent to 0.8% silicon dioxide (SiO2; dry basis) exhibited water vapor performance of < 25 g/m2/day (23°C, 50% relative humidity [RH]) and liquid water barrier performance Cobb 1800 s of < 6 g/m2, when applied as a single-layer 18 g/m2 coating. Cobb 1800 s barrier performance was still good (< 11 g/m2) at coat weights of 7–10 g/m2. The use of filler materials such as kaolin improved the vapor barrier properties of the coating, but this was not critical to the liquid water barrier properties.

Properties of Self-Compacting Cementitious Composite Materials Containing Cement Kiln Dust Powder

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6A) ◽  
pp. 879-886
Author(s):  
Ahmed S. Kadhim ◽  
Alaa A. Atiyah ◽  
Shakir A. Salih
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Cement Kiln Dust ◽  
Cement Kiln ◽  
Cementitious Composite ◽  
Cement Dust ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Sustainable Materials ◽  
Kiln Dust

This paper aims to investigate the influence of utilization micro cement kiln dust as a sustainable materials additive in order to reduce the voids and micro cracks in the cementitious mortar materials which cause a drastic reduction in the load carrying capacity of the element. Its therefore very important to decrease the pores and enhance the mechanical strength of the cementitious composite materials. In this article, the properties of self-compacting mortar containing micro cement dust additive was experimentally assessed. Micro cement dust powder was added to the self-compacting mortar in (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 %) percentage by weight of cement to be used as cementitious sustainable materials. The experimental results indicated that the modification and enhancement of the workability of fresh mixture and the mechanical strengths of self-compacting mortar were increased as micro cement dust additives increases. Also; the water absorption and total porosity were decreased with increases of micro cement dust powder.

Model Validations and Predictions for Water Barrier Defense

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
William G. Szymczak ◽  
Charles E. Higdon
Keyword(s):  
Water Barrier

Approximate analysis of the containment of contaminated sites prior to remediation

2000 ◽  
Vol 42 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 319-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Rubin ◽  
A. Rabideau
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Peclet Number ◽  
Dimensionless Parameter ◽  
Contaminated Sites ◽  
Unsteady State ◽  
Péclet Number ◽  
Vertical Barrier ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Barrier Performance ◽  
Vertical Barriers

This study presents an approximate analytical model, which can be useful for the prediction and requirement of vertical barrier efficiencies. A previous study by the authors has indicated that a single dimensionless parameter determines the performance of a vertical barrier. This parameter is termed the barrier Peclet number. The evaluation of barrier performance concerns operation under steady state conditions, as well as estimates of unsteady state conditions and calculation of the time period requires arriving at steady state conditions. This study refers to high values of the barrier Peclet number. The modeling approach refers to the development of several types of boundary layers. Comparisons were made between simulation results of the present study and some analytical and numerical results. These comparisons indicate that the models developed in this study could be useful in the design and prediction of the performance of vertical barriers operating under conditions of high values of the barrier Peclet number.

scholarly journals Bio-Based Alternatives to Phenol and Formaldehyde for the Production of Resins

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2237 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. R. Sarika ◽  
Paul Nancarrow ◽  
Abdulrahman Khansaheb ◽  
Taleb Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Phenol Formaldehyde ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wood Industry ◽  
Suitable Material ◽  
The Past ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Sustainable Materials ◽  
Materials Used

Phenol–formaldehyde (PF) resin continues to dominate the resin industry more than 100 years after its first synthesis. Its versatile properties such as thermal stability, chemical resistance, fire resistance, and dimensional stability make it a suitable material for a wide range of applications. PF resins have been used in the wood industry as adhesives, in paints and coatings, and in the aerospace, construction, and building industries as composites and foams. Currently, petroleum is the key source of raw materials used in manufacturing PF resin. However, increasing environmental pollution and fossil fuel depletion have driven industries to seek sustainable alternatives to petroleum based raw materials. Over the past decade, researchers have replaced phenol and formaldehyde with sustainable materials such as lignin, tannin, cardanol, hydroxymethylfurfural, and glyoxal to produce bio-based PF resin. Several synthesis modifications are currently under investigation towards improving the properties of bio-based phenolic resin. This review discusses recent developments in the synthesis of PF resins, particularly those created from sustainable raw material substitutes, and modifications applied to the synthetic route in order to improve the mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Sustainable Concrete Application in the Manufacture of University Urban Furniture

2019 ◽  
Vol 303 ◽  
pp. 05001
Author(s):  
Mónica Bedoya ◽  
Federico Rivera ◽  
María Rico ◽  
David Vélez ◽  
Andrés Urrego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Elements ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Coal Ash ◽  
Sustainable Concrete ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
Construction And Demolition Wastes ◽  
The World ◽  
Sustainable Materials ◽  
The University ◽  
Community Diagnosis

It is clear that construction and demolition wastes (CDW) are constantly increasing throughout the world and these wastes can be used effectively to minimize the consumption of natural resources in the manufacture of more sustainable concrete. The CDW occupy an important segment of world waste production and its generation reached approximately 3 billion tons in 2012 in 40 countries [1]. Although this topic has been studied in the world, it is still valid for the reuse of waste that is constantly increasing, and although in many countries there are already examples of its use this type of concrete in Colombia and in the Medellìn city lacks applications. This project proposes the application of a sustainable concrete made with CDW and coal ash in the Medellín city for its implementation in the construction of urban furniture. A university community diagnosis of the needs in terms of furnishing was made. With the design reached, a modular chair was proposed to enable spaces within the university. The mechanical characteristics of the concrete and the design of the chair are evaluated and a simulation is done through finite elements to evaluate the viability of the proposed concrete, finding that with these properties is possible to manufacture durable and sustainable furniture that serves as an example for the application of sustainable materials

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