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The Influence of Operational Factors on the Thermal Conductivity of Polystyrene Foam Boards
The influence of operational factors on the thermal conductivity coefficient of polystyrene foam boards is investigated. In the study the initial...
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Polystyrene/silicone rubber blends with improved dielectric properties
In this study, the dielectric properties of unfilled as well as nanofilled polystyrene-silicone rubber blends are evaluated. Accordingly, the...
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Sustainable waste valorization: hydrophobic sponge from coconut fibers and expanded polystyrene for effective oil–water separation
This study presents a novel approach to oil–water separation by repurposing coconut fibers and expanded polystyrene (EPS) into a hydrophobic sponge....
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Performance evaluation of extruded polystyrene foam for aerospace engineering applications using frequency analyses
The conducted research presents theoretical and experimental research on extruded polystyrene in laminated composite structures, used in aerospace...
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Optimization of oil yield from isothermal pyrolysis of waste polystyrene over CuO/Kaolin
Isothermal pyrolysis of waste polystyrene over CuO/kaolin was investigated and optimized for maximum oil yield using Box-Behnken response surface...
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Effect of Expanded Polystyrene Beads on Mechanical, Thermal, and Acoustic Properties of Lightweight Concrete
Lightweight concrete has emerged as a promising solution in the construction industry, aligning with the goals of sustainability, energy efficiency,...
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The influence of expanded polystyrene granules on the properties of foam concrete
Foam concrete stands out among special concrete for presenting a porous structure by incorporating foam into the cement matrix. The tendency for...
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Expanded Polystyrene Waste Valorization as a Superhydrophobic Membrane for Oil Spill Remediation
Unresponsible plastic production and consumption are a major threat to the environment. Plastic valorization is introduced to create a circular...
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EMI Shielding Properties of Sub-micron Polymer Composite of Barium Strontium Titanate Loaded with Polystyrene, Graphite Powder, and Carbon Fibre
Ever burgeoning demand for superlative performance has necessitated enhancement in the density of electronic components in the modern high-frequency...
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Mathematical modeling of surface roughness in polystyrene foam machining
In the present era, polystyrene foam is widely used in foundries for pattern making. Industries extensively use the steam molding routes for...
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Behavior of Modified Asphalt Using Polystyrene Concrete in Static Creep: Experimental and Numerical Study
This study aims at evaluating the effect of polystyrene on the rutting of flexible pavement and to find the optimum percentages of polystyrene, which...
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Robust Polystyrene/Fluorinated Silica Superhydrophobic Composite Coatings with Rapid Curing at Room Temperature Prepared by One-Step Spraying
Superhydrophobic materials are severely limited in their applications due to their weak mechanical properties and complex preparation process. In...
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Effect of cold plasma pretreatment on biodegradation of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS)
Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) pretreatment of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS) was investigated to evaluate its effect on...
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Rheological Evaluation of Bitumen Binders with Polystyrene Waste
The principal focus of the current study is to evaluate the influence of polystyrene [as a polystyrene solution (PS)] to resolve the traditional...
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Structural Behaviour of Polystyrene Foam Lightweight Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP Laminates
Lightweight concrete (LWC) is one of the most important building materials nowadays. Many research studies were focused on LWC produced using...
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Improvised centrifugal spinning for the production of polystyrene microfibers from waste expanded polystyrene foam and its potential application for oil adsorption
A straightforward approach to recycle waste expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam to produce polystyrene (PS) microfibers using the improvised centrifugal...
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Heat and Moisture Regimes in the Facade Thermal Insulation Composite System with Polystyrene Insulation
Facade thermal insulation composite systems with polystyrene insulation are extremely popular in modern construction sphere. Polystyrene and expanded...
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In-situ formation of nitrogen doped microporous carbon nanospheres derived from polystyrene as lubricant additives for anti-wear and friction reduction
This study presents a nitrogen-doped microporous carbon nanospheres (N@MCNs) prepared by a facile polymerization–carbonization process using low-cost...
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Boost in the Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness of Polystyrene–Polyaniline Composites by Addition of Carbon Nanofibers
In this work, substantial increase in electromagnetic (EM) shielding of polystyrene–polyaniline (PS-PANI) composite by way of addition of carbon...
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Evaluation of the Performance of Polystyrene Nanoparticles as a Collector for Removal of Silica from Iron Ore by Reverse Flotation
Nanoparticles have a special potential to be used as a co-collector in the flotation process of various minerals. Therefore, in this work, the...
