Fabrication of densified wood via synergy of chemical pretreatment, hot-pressing and post mechanical fixation (open access)

Fabrication of densified wood via synergy of chemical pretreatment, hot-pressing and post mechanical fixation

Article describes examination of the appearance, color, chemical composition, and physiology and mechanical properties of densified Abies wood before and after densification treatment using a colorimeter, FTIR and mechanical testing machine.
Date: January 30, 2020
Creator: Shi, Jiangtao; Peng, Junyi; Huang, Qiongtao; Cai, Liping & Shi, Sheldon
System: The UNT Digital Library
Optimization of production parameters of particle gluing on internal bonding strength of particleboards using machine learning technology (open access)

Optimization of production parameters of particle gluing on internal bonding strength of particleboards using machine learning technology

This article presents a study using grey relation analysis (GRA) and support vector regression (SVR) algorithm to develop a prediction model to accurately predict internal bond strength (IB) of particleboard production (PB) through particle gluing processing parameters in a PB production line.
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Zhang, Beilong; Hua, Jun; Cai, Liping; Gao, Yunbao & Li, Yilin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Bamboo Pulp Fiber Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites: Influence of Nano CaCO3 Treatment and Manufacturing Process with Different Pressure Ratings (open access)

Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Bamboo Pulp Fiber Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites: Influence of Nano CaCO3 Treatment and Manufacturing Process with Different Pressure Ratings

Article investigating the effect of the relative motion of nano CaCO3 reinforced bamboo pulp fiber (BPF)/HDPE composite components on the mechanical performance.
Date: August 17, 2021
Creator: Wang, Cuicui; Wei, Xin; Smith, Lee M.; Wang, Ge; Zhang, Shuangbao & Cheng, Haitao
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Soy Protein-Based Composite Film with a Hierarchical Structure Inspired by Nacre (open access)

A Soy Protein-Based Composite Film with a Hierarchical Structure Inspired by Nacre

This article develops a strategy to fabricate a novel bio-based film with excellent toughness and high strength.
Date: July 30, 2021
Creator: Xu, Yecheng; Xu, Chaojie; Chen, Mingsong; Li, Jianzhang; Zeng, Ling; Luo, Jing et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of gradient distribution and aggregate structure of fibers on the flexibility and flexural toughness of natural moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) (open access)

Effects of gradient distribution and aggregate structure of fibers on the flexibility and flexural toughness of natural moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis)

Article is a study proposing an original method to quantitatively evaluate the gradient distribution and aggregate structure of fibers on the flexibility and flexural toughness of natural moso (Phyllostachys edulis) bamboo, with a comparison to two other natural woods.
Date: December 24, 2021
Creator: Wei, Xin; Wang, Ge; Smith, Lee M.; Chen, Xiaoyi & Jiang, Huan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Molecular characteristics and function of elliptical Kiwifruit (open access)

Molecular characteristics and function of elliptical Kiwifruit

Article describes study analyzing the chemical components of elliptical kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis Planch) using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC–MS) technologies.
Date: January 28, 2020
Creator: Hu, Zhe; Ge, Shengbo; Yang, Jun; Li, Yiyang; Bi, Huitao; Zheng, Dongfang et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Selective H2 sensing using lanthanum doped zinc oxide thin film: A study of temperature dependence H2 sensing effect on carrier reversal activity (open access)

Selective H2 sensing using lanthanum doped zinc oxide thin film: A study of temperature dependence H2 sensing effect on carrier reversal activity

Article demonstrates a highly sensitive H₂ gas sensor using a lanthanum doped ZnO (La_ZnO) thin film operated at 300 °C. Pure and lanthanum doped (1–10 at. %) ZnO thin films were successfully synthesized using the sol-gel route.
Date: September 4, 2020
Creator: Zhang, Chen; Ju, Shuai; Zhang, Haifeng & Ghosh, Abhishek
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nonlinear frequency analysis of porous Bi directional functionally graded beams utilizing reddy shear deformation theory (open access)

Nonlinear frequency analysis of porous Bi directional functionally graded beams utilizing reddy shear deformation theory

Article describes how the nonlinear frequency response of bi-directional functionally graded porous beams experienced range of various end conditions is investigated in this work. The findings are presented to aid in future research into the effects of various gradient indices, vibration amplitude ratios, porosity coefficients, shear and elastic substrate parameters, boundary conditions, and vibration frequencies on the bi-directional functionally graded beams.
Date: September 3, 2023
Creator: Forghani, Mohammadamin; Bazarganlari, Yousef; Zahedinejad, Parham & Kazemzadeh-Parsi, Mohammad Javad
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electrode and electrolyte configurations for low frequency motion energy harvesting based on reverse electrowetting (open access)

Electrode and electrolyte configurations for low frequency motion energy harvesting based on reverse electrowetting

This article explores various combinations of electrolyte concentrations, dielectrics, and dielectric thicknesses to generate maximum output power employing REWOD energy harvester with the objective of implementing a fully self-powered wearable sensor.
Date: March 3, 2021
Creator: Adhikari, Pashupati R.; Tasneem, Nishat Tarannum; Reid, Russell C. & Mahbub, Ifana
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of functional fiber hybrid enhanced high strength and multifunctional protein based adhesive (open access)

Preparation of functional fiber hybrid enhanced high strength and multifunctional protein based adhesive

Article discusses how protein based adhesive is limited by poor mechanical properties and water resistance. This simple and green preparation method provided a new strategy for the production of high-performance, multifunctional and economically effective SM based adhesive.
Date: October 31, 2022
Creator: Zhou, Ying; Zeng, Guodong; Zhang, Fudong; Tang, Zhijie; Luo, Jing; Li, Kuang et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Single-Step Photochemical Formation of Near-Infrared-Absorbing Gold Nanomosaic within PNIPAm Microgels: Candidates for Photothermal Drug Delivery (open access)

Single-Step Photochemical Formation of Near-Infrared-Absorbing Gold Nanomosaic within PNIPAm Microgels: Candidates for Photothermal Drug Delivery

Article demonstrating the dynamic potential for tailoring the surface plasmon resonance (SPR), size, and shapes of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) starting from an Au(I) precursor, chloro(dimethyl sulfide)gold (I) (Au(Me2S)Cl), in lieu of the conventional Au(III) precursor hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) hydrate (HAuCl4). This approach presents a one-step method that permits regulation of an Au(I) precursor to form either visible-absorbing gold nanospheres or near-infrared-window (NIRW)-absorbing anisotropic AuNPs.
Date: May 18, 2020
Creator: Marpu, Sreekar; Kamras, Brian; Nasiri, Nooshin Mirza; Elbjeirami, Oussama; Simmons, Denise Perry; Hu, Zhibing et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Research on solving differential equations of forest fire monitor based on Runge-Kutta (open access)

Research on solving differential equations of forest fire monitor based on Runge-Kutta

Article describes study analyzing the characteristics of the movement of the gel extinguishing agent micelles by considering the resistance of movement.
Date: August 20, 2020
Creator: Guan, Xuemei & Wei, Yanxiu
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vibrations Evaluation of Functionally Graded Porous Beams in Thermal Surroundings by Generalized Differential Quadrature Method (open access)

Vibrations Evaluation of Functionally Graded Porous Beams in Thermal Surroundings by Generalized Differential Quadrature Method

Article is a study investigating how to obtain the natural frequency of functionally graded porous beams simply supported on an elastic substrate in thermal surroundings by the theory of third-order shear deformation. This article is part of the special issue titled Dynamic Analysis and Vibration Control of Mechanical Structures Coupled with Rotational Systems.
Date: December 31, 2021
Creator: Khakpour, Mahdi; Bazargan-Lari, Yousef; Zahedinejad, Parham & Kazemzadeh-Parsi, Mohammad-Javad
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Tough and Mildew-Proof Soybean-Based Adhesive Inspired by Mussel and Algae (open access)

A Tough and Mildew-Proof Soybean-Based Adhesive Inspired by Mussel and Algae

Describes the development of a strong mold-resistant adhesive by incorporating soybean meal and blood meal.
Date: March 31, 2020
Creator: Bai, Yue; Liu, Xiaorong; Shi, Sheldon & Li, Jianzhang
System: The UNT Digital Library
Lightweight, Anisotropic, Compressible, and Thermally-Insulating Wood Aerogels with Aligned Cellulose Fibers (open access)

Lightweight, Anisotropic, Compressible, and Thermally-Insulating Wood Aerogels with Aligned Cellulose Fibers

Proposes a fabrication method for making a lightweight, anisotropic, and compressible wood aerogel with aligned cellulose fibers by a simple chemical treatment.
Date: January 8, 2020
Creator: Sun, Hao; Bi, Hongjie; Lin, Xin; Cai, Liping & Xu, Min
System: The UNT Digital Library
Soybean Meal-Based Wood Adhesive Enhanced by Phenol Hydroxymethylated Tannin Oligomer for Exterior Use (open access)

Soybean Meal-Based Wood Adhesive Enhanced by Phenol Hydroxymethylated Tannin Oligomer for Exterior Use

This article highlights a study of a bio adhesive was developed from soybean meal and larch tannin that was designed for exterior use. Phenol hydroxymethylated tannin oligomer (PHTO) was synthesized and then mixed with soybean meal flour in order to obtain a soybean meal-based adhesive (SPA). The results showed that the moisture absorption rate, residual rate, and solid content of SPA with 10 wt % PHTO (mass ratio with respect to the entire adhesive) were improved by 22.8%, 11.6%, and 6.8%, respectively, as compared with that of pure SPA.
Date: March 31, 2020
Creator: Chen, Mingsong; Zhang, Yi; Li, Yue; Shi, Sheldon; Li, Jianzhang; Gao, Qiang et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Longitudinal Monostatic Acoustic Effective Bulk Modulus and Effective Density Evaluation of Underground Soil Quality: A Numerical Approach (open access)

Longitudinal Monostatic Acoustic Effective Bulk Modulus and Effective Density Evaluation of Underground Soil Quality: A Numerical Approach

This article introduces a novel method using longitudinal sound to detect underground soil voids to inspect underwater bed property in terms of effective bulk modulus and effective density of the material properties.
Date: December 25, 2020
Creator: Jin, Yuqi; Choi, Tae-Youl & Neogi, Arup
System: The UNT Digital Library
Compostable, fully biobased foams using PLA and micro cellulose for zero energy buildings (open access)

Compostable, fully biobased foams using PLA and micro cellulose for zero energy buildings

Article examining foams made from polylactic acid (PLA) and micro cellulose fibrils (MCF) to address the need for bio-resourced foams for the building industry.
Date: October 20, 2020
Creator: Oluwabunmi, Kayode; D'Souza, Nandika Anne, 1967-; Zhao, Weihuan; Choi, Tae-Youl & Theyson, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
A simple design of mechanically robust, recyclable, and biodegradable composite films with high thermal stability and fluorescent properties (open access)

A simple design of mechanically robust, recyclable, and biodegradable composite films with high thermal stability and fluorescent properties

This article proposes a strategy for preparing advanced soy protein (SP)-based films by solution casting of SP and hydroxyl and primary amine-containing hyperbranched polysiloxane (HPSA). It offers a simple methodology for the design of mechanically robust, recyclable, and biodegradable composite films, which have potential applications in the fabrication of high-performance, high-transparency, and anti-counterfeiting packaging materials.
Date: March 11, 2021
Creator: Li, Jiongjiong; Jiang, Shuaicheng; Zhou, Ying; Li, Xiaona; Shi, Sheldon & Li, Jianzhang
System: The UNT Digital Library
Carbon Capture Utilization for Biopolymer Foam Manufacture: Thermal, Mechanical and Acoustic Performance of PCL/PHBV CO2 Foams (open access)

Carbon Capture Utilization for Biopolymer Foam Manufacture: Thermal, Mechanical and Acoustic Performance of PCL/PHBV CO2 Foams

This article uses PCL to blend into PBHV. Both unfoamed and foamed blends are examined. The results provide a pathway to multifunctional performance in foams of high performance biopolymers such as PBHV through harnessing the CO₂ miscibility of PCL.
Date: July 31, 2021
Creator: Oluwabunmi, Kayode E.; Zhao, Weihuan & D'Souza, Nandika Anne, 1967-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Construction and characterization of superhydrophobic wood coatings using one-step technique (open access)

Construction and characterization of superhydrophobic wood coatings using one-step technique

Article describes how this study was aiming at enhancing the stain resistance and durability of varnish on wood surfaces, a super hydrophobic solution was created by blending the synthetic ZIF-8/paraffin with Hexadecyltrimethoxysilane at a specified mass ratio. This superhydrophobic mixture was then directly applied onto the wood varnish coating using a one-step method.
Date: November 22, 2023
Creator: Cao, Shuai; Cheng, Shuai; Wang, Pengyu; Ge, Shengbo; Cai, Liping & Cai, Jiabin
System: The UNT Digital Library