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Self-repairing non-expanded flame-retardant coatings prepared by sol-gel method
The frequent occurrence of building fires has triggered a compelling need for flame-retardant coatings. However, the existing flame-retardant coating...
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Multi-field and multi-scale characterization of non-supercritical dried silica aerogel-based glass blankets: investigating thermal, mechanical, acoustic, and fire performance
Aerogel is a solid material with a porous structure created by replacing the liquid component of a gel with gas. It has low density, excellent...
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Fire-proof silicate coatings with magnesium-containing fire retardant
A formula for an environmentally friendly and safe fire-proof paint was developed based on a potassium silicate aqueous solution with addition of a...
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Spray atomization-assisted pulsed-CVD surface coating for flame-retardant polyurethane foam
Polymeric thermal insulation materials, especially polyurethane foams (PUF), are widely used in buildings to diminish the energy penalty but highly...
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Solvent-free flexible epoxy intumescent fire-retardant coatings
Solvent-free epoxy-based intumescent fire-retardant coatings are of significant importance in harsh environments, such as petrochemical facilities,...
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Research progress in green preparation of advanced wood-based composites
Since ancient times, humans have used wood as a building material due to its unique properties including porosity, anisotropy, biodegradability, and...
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An Analysis of Failures Leading to Fire Accidents in Hospitals; with Specific Reference to India
Fire can be especially dangerous when it occurs in hospitals because many patients in any typical hospital are not physically fit enough to quickly...
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Biomass adenosine triphosphate filler for improving the fire resistance and smoke suppression of intumescent coatings
In recent years, green environment protection has received widespread research interest. In this study, a green, bio-based compound, adenosine...
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Augmenting the Insulating and Heat Transfer Properties of Silicone Oil with Filler Composite GO-CuO Nanoparticles for Transformer Applications
Nanofluids have attracted significant attention over the past decade due to the anomalous thermal conductivity in thermal management exhibited by...
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Influence of Fire on Steel Reinforcement of R.C.C Elements
Repair and rehabilitation of fire damaged buildings is a popular topic due to the growth in large building fires. This is a specialized field that...
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Fire/Acid/Alkali-Resistant Aramid/Carbon Nanofiber Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Self-Powered Biomotion and Risk Perception in Fire and Chemical Environments
Casualties are frequent in high-risk environments, particularly in high-risk chemical and high-temperature fire environments, due to improper...
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Cracking of a Pressure Vessel due to Penetration by Solder
A portable propane container with a name-plate soldered onto it exploded in service. When the vessel was inspected afterwards, it was found to have...
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Different Insulation Technique for Fire Protection of Industrial Steel Structure
The construction of steel high rise building is proved to be more economical than those made of RCC. But one of the major drawbacks of steel is...
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Electrochemical energy storage on nanoporous copper sponge
A proof-of-principle double-layer symmetrical supercapacitor with nanoporous copper/copper oxide electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte is...
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Forensic Engineering: A Case Study
In 1975, a manufacturer was awarded a contract to produce modular air-traffic control towers for the U.S. Navy. The specifications called for painted...
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Enhancement of in-plane thermal conductivity of flexible boron nitride heat spreaders by micro/nanovoid filling using deformable liquid metal nanoparticles
With the fast development of integrated circuit devices as well as batteries with high energy densities, the thermal management of electronic...
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Resilience of Historic Masonry After Fire: The Impact of the Stone/Mortar Nature and a Demonstration of a Novel Inspection Methodology
The impact of fire exposure on stone masonry structures is investigated in this study by testing in compression individual masonry components...
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Beryllene, the lightest Xene
After the discovery of sp 2 -hybridized graphene and even lighter borophene, the scientific quest for the thinnest metallic sheets prompts the...
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Austenitic Stainless Steel Under Extreme Combined Conditions of Loading and Temperature
The use of stainless steel rebars is required when reinforced concrete structures are subjected to harsh environmental conditions during their...
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High-performance and environmentally friendly acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/wood composite for versatile applications in furniture and construction
Untreated ubiquitous plastics have caused great damage to the ecosystem of our world. In order to solve this problem, the untreated plastic was...
