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An evaluation of the efficacy of a contemporary engineering education framework
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)
The research aims to determine the role of cognitive abilities in problem solving in engineering education. The investigation of these abilities will contribute to a key objective of the research, informing curricular ...
The investigation into the improvement of the thermal conductivity of an additive manufactured blow moulding tool
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020)
The project will be carried out using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research. The work will cover the establishment of a baseline using traditional tooling followed by the incremental alterations to improve ...
Composite films of thermoplastic starch and CaC12 extracted from eggshells for extendiing food shelf-life
(MDPI, 2021-09-03)
Calcium chloride (CaCl2) has been widely used to maintain the quality of fresh-cut fruits
and vegetables because it stabilizes and strengthens the membrane system against fungal attacks.
It is mainly applied via spray ...
Exploring the potential key role of microbial enzymes from plastic polluted sites in the biodegradation of polyhydroxybutyrate films
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
NIR-based intelligent sensing of product yield stress for high-value bioresorbable polymer processing
(MDPI, 2022-04-07)
PLA (polylactide) is a bioresorbable polymer used in implantable medical and drug
delivery devices. Like other bioresorbable polymers, PLA needs to be processed carefully to avoid
degradation. In this work we combine ...
Irish women modernists and animation practice as a reclamation of cultural and artistic space
(Society for Animation Studies, 2020-12-09)
Ireland’s geographical position is an important factor to consider regarding animation practices and techniques that were developing in both North America and Europe during the early-twentieth century. Irish artists and ...
Machine learning for process monitoring and control of hot-melt extrusion: current state of the art and future directions
(MDPI, 2021-09-09)
In the last few decades, hot-melt extrusion (HME) has emerged as a rapidly growing
technology in the pharmaceutical industry, due to its various advantages over other fabrication
routes for drug delivery systems. After ...
Improvement of rheological and mechanical properties of PLA by reactive blending with Poly(MMA-g-GMA)
(Amirkabir University, 2020-12-20)
The aim of this study is to improve the melt strength of Polylacticacid (PLA) using methylmethacrylate-g-glycidylmethacrylate copolymers, Poly(MMA-g-GMA), that was synthesized by reactive blending at different weight ...
Improvement of rheological and mechanical properties of PLA by reactive blending with Poly(MMA-g-GMA)
(Polymer Processing Society, 2017-06-26)
The aim of this study is to improve the melt strength of Polylacticacid (PLA) using
methylmethacrylate-g-glycidylmethacrylate copolymers, Poly(MMA-g-GMA), that was
synthesized by reactive blending at different weight ...
Super toughening of PLA through blending with SEBS and nano-clay
(Amirkabir University, 2020-12-23)
Polylactic acid (PLA) is known as a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer that shows brittle behavior during the tensile strength test. Mixing has always been one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the properties ...