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Nanosafety analysis of graphene-based polyester resin composites on a life cycle perspective
(Wiley, 2022)
The use, production, and disposal of engineering nanomaterials (ENMs), including
graphene-related materials (GRMs), raise concerns and questions about possible adverse effects
on human health and the environment, considering ...
Analysis of the hardness ratio effect on the tribological performance of NiCrBSi coating/debris particles using the Stribeck Curve
(Elsevier, 2021-12-15)
This work aims to propose an approach to estimate the final surface roughness as a function of the hardness ratio between coating and debris (Hpin/Hdebris = Hp/Hd) under lubricated conditions employing pin-on-disc ...
Effects of thermal spraying technique on the remelting behavior of NiCrBSi coatings
(Elsevier, 2022)
This study aims to understand and quantify the influence of the deposition technique on the remelting parameters, microstructure, microhardness, and abrasive behavior of NiCrBSi coatings. An experimental study was conducted ...
Insights into the potential effects of released engineered nanomaterials from polymer nanocomposites: environmental issues and future activities for risk assessment and management
(Springer, 2021-04-01)
The use, production, and disposal of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) raise concerns about their environmental impact at all stages of the life cycle, considering that nanostructured materials can be released to the air, ...
Multimodal Sensor Data Integration for Indoor Positioning in Ambient-Assisted Living Environments
(Hindawi, 2020)
A reliable Indoor Positioning System (IPS) is a crucial part of the Ambient-Assisted Living (AAL) concept. The use of Wi-Fi fingerprinting techniques to determine the location of the user, based on the Received Signal ...
Relaxing or arousing environments (through color and music) for fostering designer's creativity
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-08-08)
Within the literature devoted to studying the influence of environment factors on people’s creativity, the majority analyzed these factors as isolated elements and assess individual’s creativity in general. The aim of this ...
Relationship between the degree of creativity and the quality of design outcomes
(Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2017-03)
This work analyses the relationship between the degree of creativity, measured through the level of novelty and the level of usefulness, and
the quality of the design outcomes. To do so, a total of twelve conceptual designs ...
On the Unique Morphology and Elastic Properties of Multi-Jet Electrospun Cashew Gum-Based Fiber Mats
(MDPI, 2024)
This study investigates the unique morphology and mechanical properties of multi-jet
electrospun cashew gum (CG) when combined with high-molecular-weight polyethylene oxide
(PEO) and glycerol. Cashew gum (CG) is a low-cost, ...
Impedance spectroscopy analysis of thermoelectric modules under actual energy harvesting operating conditions and a small temperature difference
(Elsevier, 2024-06-15)
Thermoelectric (TE) devices can convert heat into electricity and have gained great interest as energy harvesters in many applications, such as self-powered sensors, solar TE generators and industrial waste heat recovery. ...
New Tools to Support the Risk Assessment Process of Nanomaterials in the Insurance Sector
(MDPI, 2021-06-29)
During the last decade, the use of nanomaterials, due to their multiple utilities, has exponentially increased. Nanomaterials have unique properties such as a larger specific surface area and surface activity, which may ...