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Rubber-Modified Self-Compacting Mortar: Evaluating Setting Time And Strength Development, Navvar Makansi, Süleyman Ipek, Erhan Güneyisi Jun 2025

Rubber-Modified Self-Compacting Mortar: Evaluating Setting Time And Strength Development, Navvar Makansi, Süleyman Ipek, Erhan Güneyisi

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

The influence of using crumb rubber (CR) obtained from the second scraping of used tires as fine aggregate in manufacturing self-compacting mortar (SCM) was investigated experimentally in this study. To explore this, natural fine aggregate in SCM mixes was partially replaced with CR at levels ranging from 5% to 25% by total fine aggregate volume. Two mix series, one with a total binder of 500 kg/m3 and the other with a 540 kg/m3 binder, were designed at water-to-binder ratios of 0.40 and 0.33. Ordinary Portland cement (80% by weight) and fly ash (20% by weight) were used to manufacture mortars. …


Smart Traffic Management At Intersections, Gezim Hoxha, Piotr Gorzelanczyk, Rame Likaj, Shaban Thaqi, Flori Cikaqi Jun 2025

Smart Traffic Management At Intersections, Gezim Hoxha, Piotr Gorzelanczyk, Rame Likaj, Shaban Thaqi, Flori Cikaqi

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Effective traffic control methods, whether at intersections or other nodes within the road network, play a critical role in ensuring traffic quality and safety. An inappropriate choice of traffic control techniques or poorly optimized light signal programming at intersections often leads to unsatisfactory service levels. This study specifically addresses the issues related to intersections controlled by traffic lights. It aims to identify the key factors influencing the regulation and programming of traffic lights, with a focus on using different microcontrollers, particularly the Raspberry Pi. The primary objective of this research is to develop a methodology and an adapted programming approach …


Identification Of Barriers And Drivers In The Adoption Of Sustainable Construction Practices In The Turkish Construction Industry: Exploratory Factor Analysis, Tülay Çivici, Mustafa Serhan Ünlütürk Jun 2025

Identification Of Barriers And Drivers In The Adoption Of Sustainable Construction Practices In The Turkish Construction Industry: Exploratory Factor Analysis, Tülay Çivici, Mustafa Serhan Ünlütürk

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Although the importance of sustainability in the construction industry has been emphasised by many researchers and endorsed by many authorities, it is clear that the practices in the industry still need to be improved. The primary issue for adopting sustainable practices in the construction industry is identifying the barriers and drivers. For this reason, the study analysed the literature to identify the critical barriers and incentives for adopting sustainable practices in the construction industry. In light of the information from the literature, the necessary barriers and motivators in adopting sustainable practices in the construction industry were determined, and a questionnaire …


Synergistic Effect Of Alccofine As Partial Replacement Of Cement And M-Sand As Sand Substitution In Concrete For The Assessment Of Mechanical And Microstructural Properties, Yellinedi Madhavi, R.S. Ravichandran, J. Saravanan, N. Venkatasairam Kumar Jun 2025

Synergistic Effect Of Alccofine As Partial Replacement Of Cement And M-Sand As Sand Substitution In Concrete For The Assessment Of Mechanical And Microstructural Properties, Yellinedi Madhavi, R.S. Ravichandran, J. Saravanan, N. Venkatasairam Kumar

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and traditional binder mass has revolutionized concrete production technology in the building industry. This study examines how Alcofine-1203 affects the microstructure and mechanical characteristics of concrete. The mechanical qualities of the mixtures were evaluated using six different mixes prepared for each M25 and M40 Grade. In the proposed mixes, cement is substituted with alccofine at 0 to 25% and M-Sand as fine aggregate. The Compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity were assessed after 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, and 90 days of curing, and split tensile strength and flexure strength were evaluated after 28 and …


Sustainable Modification Of Stone Column Technique With Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet) Plastic For Strengthening The Expansive Clay, Ng Jun Shen, Muzamir Hasan Jun 2025

Sustainable Modification Of Stone Column Technique With Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet) Plastic For Strengthening The Expansive Clay, Ng Jun Shen, Muzamir Hasan

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

This research investigated the modification of stone column application by the association of PET plastic as a coarse aggregate material for sustainable material replacement. Clay soil improvement with a granular material fabricated column substantially affected its soil-bearing capacity. Subsequently, it avoided severe problems such as soil settlement and structural instability. Previous studies have mentioned the function and alteration of stone columns using materials like bottom ash and fly ash. Still, no attention has been paid to the utilization of PET plastic for this area. This study examined the feasibility and reliability of materials, PET plastic, and kaolin clay S300 before …


Effect Of Reinforcement Thickness And Content On The Properties Of Compressed Earth Blocks, Salah Eddine Mokeddem, Abdelmadjid Hamouine, Rabia Abdeldjebar, Atef Hamaidi Jun 2025

Effect Of Reinforcement Thickness And Content On The Properties Of Compressed Earth Blocks, Salah Eddine Mokeddem, Abdelmadjid Hamouine, Rabia Abdeldjebar, Atef Hamaidi

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

This study explores the mechanical, hygroscopic, and thermal behavior of stabilized and unstabilized compressed earth blocks (CEB) by incorporating date palm wood chips (DPWC) as a natural fiber additive. The investigation covers a range of DPWC thicknesses (1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm) and content variations (0% to 1% by weight), focusing on the interaction between the bio-based reinforcement and the stabilized soil matrix, which is stabilized with 10% white Portland cement. The mixtures were compressed at a pressure of 5 MPa using a hydraulic press, providing a detailed examination of how these parameters impact the structural integrity and functional …


A Review On The Use Of Salt And Sugar As Natural Admixtures In Concrete, Noura A. Yassine, Lelian W. Elkhatib, Adel Elkordi, Mohammed Sonebi, Jamal Khatib Jun 2025

A Review On The Use Of Salt And Sugar As Natural Admixtures In Concrete, Noura A. Yassine, Lelian W. Elkhatib, Adel Elkordi, Mohammed Sonebi, Jamal Khatib

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Due to the large increase in construction nowadays, the focus on the reduction of waste in the environment and saving cost becomes crucial. This issue, if solved, will conserve natural materials and make an eco-friendly environment. According to this, the use of natural materials, specifically in concrete/mortar, will shape a green and sustainable environment. One of the most used materials in construction is concrete where some additives like accelerators and retarders are added in order to enhance and modify some properties of concrete. These additives are beneficial and important to be used specifically in case of different weather conditions. Weather …


Effect Of Sorbitol Plasticizer On Bioplastics Properties Based On Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (Opefb) And Jackfruit Seed Starch, Nia Sasria, Vita Nur Afifah, Gusti Umindya Nur Tajalla Jun 2025

Effect Of Sorbitol Plasticizer On Bioplastics Properties Based On Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (Opefb) And Jackfruit Seed Starch, Nia Sasria, Vita Nur Afifah, Gusti Umindya Nur Tajalla

Makara Journal of Science

In bioplastics, natural materials that are easily decomposed are used to minimize plastic waste. In this research, the compositions used were cellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB), jackfruit seed starch, and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as a filler with sorbitol as a plasticizer. This study aimed to analyze the effect of a sorbitol plasticizer on bioplastic properties. The study began by extracting jackfruit seed starch and OPEFB cellulose. Subsequently, bioplastics were prepared by varying sorbitol, namely 0 (S – 0), 0.5 mL (S – 0.5), 1 mL (S – 1), and 1.5 ml (S – 1.5), with CMC 20%. …


Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis And Applications In Life Sciences, Kishore Chand, Erick Salvador Vasquez Jun 2025

Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis And Applications In Life Sciences, Kishore Chand, Erick Salvador Vasquez

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are multifunctional materials with superparamagnetic properties and tunable surface chemistries, making them valuable across diverse fields, such as biomedicine, environmental remediation, and agriculture. This review examines recent advancements in MNP synthesis, encompassing chemical, physical, and environmentally friendly methods while highlighting improvements in size, morphology, and composition control that enhance application-specific performance and environmental sustainability. The review discusses various architectures, including single-core, core–shell, hybrid composites, and stimuli–responsive systems, with an emphasis on their stability, scalability, and functionalization potential. In biomedical applications, MNPs show promise in targeted drug delivery, magnetic hyperthermia, and magnetic resonance imaging contrast enhancement, where biocompatibility, …


Vacuum Consistent Electrochemistry In Ionic Liquid Combined With Oxide Epitaxy, Yuji Matsumoto Jun 2025

Vacuum Consistent Electrochemistry In Ionic Liquid Combined With Oxide Epitaxy, Yuji Matsumoto

Journal of Electrochemistry

We introduce our state-of-the art of “vacuum consistent electrochemistry” to an investigation of the interfaces between oxides and ionic liquid (IL). Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) has been one of the powerful and sophisticated techniques to realize nanoscale preparation of high-quality epitaxial oxide thin films. On the other hand, electrochemistry is a simple, very sensitive, and non-destructive analysis technique for solid-liquid interfaces. To ensure the reproducibility in experiment of the interfaces of such epitaxial oxide films, as well as bulk oxide single-crystals, with IL, we employ a home-built PLD-electrochemical (EC) system with IL as an electrolyte. The system allows one to …


Pm Irras Studies Of Organized Molecular Films At A Gold Electrode Surface, Zhang-Fei Su, Ai-Cheng Chen, Jacek Lipkowski Jun 2025

Pm Irras Studies Of Organized Molecular Films At A Gold Electrode Surface, Zhang-Fei Su, Ai-Cheng Chen, Jacek Lipkowski

Journal of Electrochemistry

This feature article illustrates the potential of polarization modulation infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (PM IRRAS) to provide molecular-level information about the structure, orientation and conformation of constituents of thin films at electrode surfaces. PM IRRAS relies on the surface selection rules stating that the p-polarized IR beam is enhanced, while the s-polarized beam is attenuated at the metal surface. The difference between p- and s-polarized beams eliminates the background of the solvent and provides IR spectra at a single electrode potential. In contrast, two other popular in situ IR spectroscopic techniques, namely, subtractively normalized interfacial Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (SNIFTIRS) …


Redox-Active Monolayers On Ito Prepared By Post-Amidation And Direct Esterification And Their Spectroelectrochemical Characterization, Takamasa Sagara, Sae Nakai, Ryusuke Yofu, Shota Kojin Jun 2025

Redox-Active Monolayers On Ito Prepared By Post-Amidation And Direct Esterification And Their Spectroelectrochemical Characterization, Takamasa Sagara, Sae Nakai, Ryusuke Yofu, Shota Kojin

Journal of Electrochemistry

A redox-active monolayer on an optically transparent electrode constitutes a typical platform for spectroelectrochemical sensing. The necessity for its sophistication arises from the availability of multi-dimensional sensing signals. Simultaneous monitoring of the redox current and color change synchronized with the oxidation state change significantly enhances sensitivity and selectivity. This study aimed to elucidate the modification of an indium tin oxide (ITO) electrode with a viologen monolayer with an ordered orientation. Novel methods were developed to immobilize a viologen molecule bearing a carboxyl group to form assembled monolayers through a condensation reaction using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide with N-hydroxy-succinimide (EDC/NHS). In the two methods …


Ambient Co2 Capture And Valorization Enabled By Tandem Electrolysis Using Solid-State Electrolyte Reactor, Yan-Bo Hua, Bao-Xin Ni, Kun Jiang Jun 2025

Ambient Co2 Capture And Valorization Enabled By Tandem Electrolysis Using Solid-State Electrolyte Reactor, Yan-Bo Hua, Bao-Xin Ni, Kun Jiang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction is a promising technology for addressing global energy and environmental crises. However, its practical application faces two critical challenges: the complex and energy-intensive process of separating mixed reduction products and the economic viability of the carbon sources (reactants) used. To tackle these challenges simultaneously, solid-state electrolyte (SSE) reactors are emerging as a promising solution. In this review, we focus on the feasibility of applying SSE for tandem electrochemical CO2 capture and conversion. The configurations and fundamental principles of SSE reactors are first discussed, followed by an introduction to its applications in these two specific areas, …


Keynote: Research And Innovation At Logistics 4.0 Lab At Ntnu, Fabio Sgarbossa Jun 2025

Keynote: Research And Innovation At Logistics 4.0 Lab At Ntnu, Fabio Sgarbossa

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Keynote: The World's First Autonomous Wheel, Transforms Any Object Into A Mobile Robot, Rossano Luhulima Jun 2025

Keynote: The World's First Autonomous Wheel, Transforms Any Object Into A Mobile Robot, Rossano Luhulima

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


The New Reality For The Material Handling Industry, Sunderesh S. Heragu Jun 2025

The New Reality For The Material Handling Industry, Sunderesh S. Heragu

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Logistical Automation In Hospitals In The Dach Region And Approaches To Increasing Process Efficiency Through Automation, Emily C. Spicker, Sabrina Forster, Sonja Stabenow, Sidra Rashid, Johannes Fottner, Dirk Wilhelm Jun 2025

Logistical Automation In Hospitals In The Dach Region And Approaches To Increasing Process Efficiency Through Automation, Emily C. Spicker, Sabrina Forster, Sonja Stabenow, Sidra Rashid, Johannes Fottner, Dirk Wilhelm

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Store-By-Voice: A Voice-Controlled Putaway And Stocktaking System, Thorsten Schmidt, Heiner Ludwig, Mathias Kühn Jun 2025

Store-By-Voice: A Voice-Controlled Putaway And Stocktaking System, Thorsten Schmidt, Heiner Ludwig, Mathias Kühn

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Dynamic Management Of Order Picking In Dark Stores And Urban Warehouses, Melih Celik, Arsham Atashi Khoei, Vaggelis Giannikas, Niccolo Corsini Jun 2025

Dynamic Management Of Order Picking In Dark Stores And Urban Warehouses, Melih Celik, Arsham Atashi Khoei, Vaggelis Giannikas, Niccolo Corsini

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Development Of Mechanical Transfer Station For Automated Transport Robots, Stefan Galka Jun 2025

Development Of Mechanical Transfer Station For Automated Transport Robots, Stefan Galka

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Warehouse Dispatching With Conflict Avoidance: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach, Maojia P. Li, Michael E. Kuhl Jun 2025

Warehouse Dispatching With Conflict Avoidance: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach, Maojia P. Li, Michael E. Kuhl

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Daily Shipment Planning Using Generative Ai: A Customized Gpt-Driven Approach, Banu Yetkin Ekren Jun 2025

Daily Shipment Planning Using Generative Ai: A Customized Gpt-Driven Approach, Banu Yetkin Ekren

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.


Synthesis And Radical Polymerization Of N,N-Diallyl Phthalimide, Oytura S. Maksumova, Feruza A. Pulatova, Dilnozakhon I. Tursunova, Feruza A. Makhmudova Jun 2025

Synthesis And Radical Polymerization Of N,N-Diallyl Phthalimide, Oytura S. Maksumova, Feruza A. Pulatova, Dilnozakhon I. Tursunova, Feruza A. Makhmudova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of this work is the synthesis of iodine N,N-diallylphthalimide and the study of its radical polymerization. In this regard, the synthesis of iodine N,N-diallylphthalimide was carried out in two stages: at the first stage, phthalic anhydride reacts with allylamine and forms allyl phthalimide, at the second stage, allyl phthalimide reacts with allyl iodide to form iodine N, N-diallyl phthalimide. Radical polymerization of the synthesized quaternary salt of N, N-diallyl phthalimide was studied in the presence of the initiator dinitrile azobisisobutyric acid at relatively low temperatures. Kinetic features of the polymerization reaction of iodine N, N-diallyl phthalimide were considered. …


Technology For Improving The Quality Of Graphite Enrichment By Chemical Treatment, Baxtiyor S. Sadullayev, Abror S. S. Usmonov Jun 2025

Technology For Improving The Quality Of Graphite Enrichment By Chemical Treatment, Baxtiyor S. Sadullayev, Abror S. S. Usmonov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

No abstract provided.


On The Possibility Of Using Qiziltepa Bentonite In Drilling, Farrukh B. Erkinov, Biloliddin B. Qobilov, Mukhammadamin Sh. Jololdinov Jun 2025

On The Possibility Of Using Qiziltepa Bentonite In Drilling, Farrukh B. Erkinov, Biloliddin B. Qobilov, Mukhammadamin Sh. Jololdinov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the study was to investigate the possibility of using natural bentonite samples obtained from the Qiziltepa district of Navoiy region in drilling operations. Within the scope of the study, the chemical and mineralogical compositions of the bentonite were determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis methods. In addition, several enrichment methods for bentonite were tested under laboratory conditions. These included magnetic separation of the bentonite suspension formed with water, washing, and acid washing using oxalic acid for chemical enrichment. The chemical and mineralogical composition of the resulting samples was reanalyzed, relevant tables were compiled, …


Peculiarities Of Preparation Of Nanostructured Cerium-Doped Lutetium-Aluminium Garnet Powders Prepared By Sol-Gel Combustion Method, Eygeniy N. Poddenezhny, Ekaterina E. Trusova, Andrei A. Boiko, Vladimir S. Urbanovich Jun 2025

Peculiarities Of Preparation Of Nanostructured Cerium-Doped Lutetium-Aluminium Garnet Powders Prepared By Sol-Gel Combustion Method, Eygeniy N. Poddenezhny, Ekaterina E. Trusova, Andrei A. Boiko, Vladimir S. Urbanovich

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the work is to study a new method of thermochemical synthesis of luminescent powder of lutetium-aluminium garnet activated by cerium ions (Lu3Al5O12:Се3+) using nitric acid salts of lutetium, aluminium and cerium, and a mixture of acetic acid and polyvinyl alcohol as a propellant. The synthesis process was carried out in a muffle furnace at an initial temperature of 350 ºC under conditions of limited presence of atmospheric air. The average size of the coherent scattering region for Lu3Al5O12:Се3+ obtained from the combustion …


Evaluation Of Coal Properties Used In A Cement Plant, Geun-Seong Lee, Farrukh B. Erkinov, Mastura Kh. Aripova Jun 2025

Evaluation Of Coal Properties Used In A Cement Plant, Geun-Seong Lee, Farrukh B. Erkinov, Mastura Kh. Aripova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Coal is not only a heat source for clinker burning but also the coal ash after combustion plays a large role in the quality of clinker mixed with hot meals in the kiln. Since the properties of coal vary depending on the coalification and environment in which it was sedimented, the quality of coal supplying to cement plant can change greatly depending on the coal seam even if it is from the same coal mine. Therefore, the coal used in a cement plant should have its properties measured accurately through representative sampling whenever it is supplied to the plant, and …


Preparation Of Nano-Sized Silver Particles By Electrolysis From Silver-Containing Electrical Scrap, Umar A. Yakhyaev, Mastura Kh. Aripova, Ripsime V. Mkrtchyan, Dilrabo A. Mukhtorova Jun 2025

Preparation Of Nano-Sized Silver Particles By Electrolysis From Silver-Containing Electrical Scrap, Umar A. Yakhyaev, Mastura Kh. Aripova, Ripsime V. Mkrtchyan, Dilrabo A. Mukhtorova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the study was preparation of nanosized silver particles by electrolysis from silver-containing scrap from electrical engineering production. For this purpose, at the first stage, silver particles with a size of 0.2–2 microns were obtained by the cementation method, confirmed by the results of scanning electron microscopy. A silver anode for the electrolysis unit was created from the obtained silver particles by the melting method. At the second stage, electrolysis was carried out on a unit with rotating electrodes, in which the cathode was made of platinum. Optimum conditions for the electrolysis process, carried out at a voltage …


Synthesis Of Neodymium Oxide Nanotubes Via Chemical Deposition Followed By Thermal Treatment, Odiljon E. Abdurakhmonov, Mastura Kh. Aripova, Sherzod E. Abdurakhmonov, Zaynobiddin T. Matkarimov, Sultan Kh. Suleymanov, Natalya A. Kulagina Jun 2025

Synthesis Of Neodymium Oxide Nanotubes Via Chemical Deposition Followed By Thermal Treatment, Odiljon E. Abdurakhmonov, Mastura Kh. Aripova, Sherzod E. Abdurakhmonov, Zaynobiddin T. Matkarimov, Sultan Kh. Suleymanov, Natalya A. Kulagina

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of this work is to synthesize Nd2O3 nanotubes via chemical deposition followed by thermal treatment. Nd(OH)3 nanotubes were synthesized using Nd(NO3)3 as a precursor and NaOH as a precipitant. After thermal treatment, crystalline Nd2O3 nanotubes were obtained. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were conducted to study the thermal effects and phase transitions during the synthesis. X-ray phase analysis (XRD) was used to determine the phase composition and crystal structure. In addition, the construction of the crystal lattice structure is carried out using programs.The morphological characteristics …


Poly(Pyridinium Salt)S Containing 9,9-Bis(4- Aminophenyl)Fluorene Moieties With Various Organic Counterions Exhibiting Both Lyotropic Liquid-Crystalline And Light-Emitting Properties, Pradip K. Bhowmik, David King, Haesook Han, Andras F. Wacha, Matti Knaapila Jun 2025

Poly(Pyridinium Salt)S Containing 9,9-Bis(4- Aminophenyl)Fluorene Moieties With Various Organic Counterions Exhibiting Both Lyotropic Liquid-Crystalline And Light-Emitting Properties, Pradip K. Bhowmik, David King, Haesook Han, Andras F. Wacha, Matti Knaapila

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Research

Main-chain conjugated and non-conjugated polyelectrolytes are an important class of materials that have many technological applications ranging from fire-retardant materials to carbon-nanotube composites, nonlinear optical materials, electrochromic materials for smart windows, and optical sensors for biomolecules. Here, we describe a series of poly(pyridinium salt)s-fluorene containing 9,9-bis(4-aminophenyl)fluorene moieties with various organic counterions that were synthesized using ring-transmutation polymerization and metathesis reactions, which are non-conjugated polyelectrolytes. Their chemical structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), proton (1H) and fluorine 19 (19F) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers, and elemental analysis. They exhibited polyelectrolytic behavior in dimethyl sulfoxide. Their lyotropic liquid-crystalline phases were …