MOF-Fabric Composites Based on a Multi-Functional MOF as Luminescent Sensors for a Neurotransmitter and an Anti-Cancer Drug.

A biocompatible, reliable, fast, and nanomolar-level dual-functional sensor for a neurotransmitter (e.g., adrenaline) and an anti-cancer drug (e.

Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework for Selective Fluorometric Detection of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and Vitamin B Using MOF@Cotton Composites and Lewis Base-Catalyzed Condensation Reaction.

A zirconium(IV)-based metal-organic framework (MOF) fluorophore containing the 2,5-diaminoterephthalic acid (HBDC-(NH)) linker was synthesized and characterized. The physicochemically stable, porous ( = 504 m g) MOF () exhibited selective and sensitive fluorescence turn-on behavior toward the sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) surfactant and turn-off response toward vitamin B. This is the first ever reported MOF-based dual optical sensor of SDS and vitamin B.

Renovation Effect of Flax FRP-Reinforced Cracked Concrete Slabs under Impact Loadings.

The impact behaviour of flax fibre-reinforced polymer (FFRP) renovated coconut fibre-reinforced concrete (CFRC) slabs was investigated through two series of experiments and theoretical analysis. The first experiment was carried out to find out the effectiveness of FFRP retrofitted method for the partly damaged concrete structure and its performance under impact loadings. The renovation process was applied on the pre-cracked rectangular CFRC slabs of 600 mm × 300 mm × 50 mm with FFRP laminates, before the repeated impact tests.

Formability Analysis of Bamboo Fabric Reinforced Poly (Lactic) Acid Composites.

Poly (lactic) acid (PLA) composites have made their way into various applications that may require thermoforming to produce 3D shapes. Wrinkles are common in many forming processes and identification of the forming parameters to prevent them in the useful part of the mechanical component is a key consideration. Better prediction of such defects helps to significantly reduce the time required for a tooling design process.

Green Composites Made of Bamboo Fabric and Poly (Lactic) Acid for Packaging Applications-A Review.

Petroleum based thermoplastics are widely used in a range of applications, particularly in packaging. However, their usage has resulted in soaring pollutant emissions. Thus, researchers have been driven to seek environmentally friendly alternative packaging materials which are recyclable as well as biodegradable.

Recent advances in polymer nanofibers.

Polymer nanofibers, with diameters in the nanometer range, possess larger surface areas per unit mass and permit easier addition of surface functionalities compared with polymer microfibers. Hence, polymer nanofiber mats are being considered for use as filters, scaffolds for tissue engineering, protective clothing, reinforcement in composite materials and sensors. Although some of these applications are in the development stage, a few have been commercially exploited.