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Scalable synthesis of ultrasmall hybrid silica colloidal particles through balanced solvophobic interaction and electrostatic repulsion
Ultrasmall silica colloid particles (SCPs) show broad applications in various fields, including cosmetics, paint, medicine, and electronics. However, the precise and scalable synthesis of ultrasmall SCPs remai...
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Stepwise self-assembly of bottlebrush random copolymers into uniform cylindrical structures
Controllable self-assembly of copolymers in solutions offers an effective tool for constructing functional nanostructures. However, achieving the stepwise assembly of copolymers in solutions remains challengin...
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Geotechnical properties of problematic expansive subgrade stabilized with guar gum biopolymer
This article presents a comprehensive study on the geotechnical behavior of problematic expansive subgrade stabilized by guar gum (GG) biopolymer. In this regard, many geotechnical tests were conducted (such a...
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Geotechnical behavior of high-plastic clays treated with biopolymer: macro–micro-study
The quantification of long-term performance of mechanically/chemically treated problematic soils is still under discussion. Likewise, exploring the availability and use of eco-friendly and sustainable stabiliz...
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Strengthening potential of xanthan gum biopolymer in stabilizing weak subgrade soil
This article presents a comprehensive study on the efficacy of xanthan gum (XG) biopolymer as a green construction material in treating problematic weak subgrade soil (i.e., expansive soil). In this regard, a ...
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Effect of the intermediate principal stress on the mechanical behaviour of breakable granular materials using realistic particle models
The effect of the intermediate principal stress (relative magnitude quantified by b) on the mechanical behaviour of breakable granular materials was studied using a DEM simulation of realistic particle models. Th...
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Open AccessLiquid-crystalline behavior on dumbbell-shaped colloids and the observation of chiral blue phases
Colloidal liquid crystals are an emerging class of soft materials that naturally combine the unique properties of both liquid crystal molecules and colloidal particles. Chiral liquid crystal blue phases are at...
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Investigating the effects of elongation and flatness on the shear behaviour of breakable granular materials via the DEM
Particle shape is a vital factor affecting particle breakage and mechanical behaviour of granular materials. This report investigated the effect of elongation and flatness on the shear behaviour of breakable g...
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Strengthening of high plastic clays by geotextile reinforcement
High plastic clays (fat clays) instigate failures like rutting and fatigue cracks in flexible pavements and sometimes make the pavements unserviceable when subjected to wet-dry cycles of the environment. This ...
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An improved index of mixing degree and its effect on the strength of binary geotechnical mixtures
Binary geotechnical mixtures are usually studied as homogeneous materials; however, it is difficult for coarse and fine particles to mix evenly during the formation process of binary geotechnical mixtures. Whe...
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Quantification of Shape Properties and Their Effects on Particle Packing of Coarse-Grain Soil
Particle shape is known for its significant influence on the engineering properties of coarse grain soil. But it remains difficult to quantify how the different scales of shape properties will affect the macro...
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Appraisal of Railway Ballast Degradation Through Los Angeles Abrasion, Cyclic Loading Tests, and Image Technics
Ballast degrades through wear and breakage due to the cumulative actions of traffic. This study evaluated ballast degradation using the Los Angeles abrasion (LAA) and cyclic loading tests, changes in the balla...
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Random generation of 2D geometry-controlled particles via the epicycle series
The discrete element method (DEM) represents a classical and popular research approach to exploring the particle shape effects of granular materials. For many modellers, the acquisition of irregular particle o...
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Investigating the effects of Fourier-based particle shape on the shear behaviors of rockfill material via DEM
This report investigates the effects of Fourier-based particle shape on the macroscopic and microscopic shear responses of rockfill material via a series of numerical biaxial compression tests. The multi-disk ...
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Open AccessMicrofluidic Device Directly Fabricated on Screen-Printed Electrodes for Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Sensing of PSA
How to fabricate scale low-cost microfluidic device for detection of biomarkers owns a great requirement. Herein, it is for the first time reported that a new microfluidic device based on bonding polydimethyls...
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Open AccessMelamine promotes calcium crystal formation in three-dimensional microfluidic device
Melamine, which induces proximal tubular (PT) cell damage has a greater nephrotoxic effect when combined with cyanuric and uric acids; however, it is unknown whether such effect can stimulate calcium phosphate...
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Open AccessA welding phenomenon of dissimilar nanoparticles in dispersion
The oriented attachment of small nanoparticles (NPs) is recognized as an important mechanism involved in the growth of inorganic nanocrystals. However, non-oriented attachment of dissimilar NPs has been rarely...
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Open AccessSynthesis and assembly of colloidal cuboids with tunable shape biaxiality
The design and assembly of monodisperse colloidal particles not only advances the development of functional materials, but also provides colloidal model systems for understanding phase behaviors of molecules. ...
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A three-dimensional particle roundness evaluation method
Particle roundness is one of the major shape parameters influencing the micro-and macroscopic mechanical properties of granular materials. Most of the existing particle roundness methods are based on 2D algori...
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Reservoir characteristics and controlling factors of Silurian Lower Ke**tage Formation in Tahe area, Tarim Basin, NW China
With the breakthrough of exploration in Well TP16-1, the lower Ke**tage Formation becomes a key target for petroleum exploration of deep clastic reservoir in Tahe area. In this paper we focused on the resear...
