Developing Mineral Foam Blocks from Oil Shale Byproducts through Accelerated Carbonation
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c05438
Abstract: This study explores the impact of accelerated carbonation curing (ACC) on the production of sustainable mineral foam blocks (MFBs) for wall applications. MFBs were prepared with varying proportions of cement (CEM-I 42.5R) and oil shale… read more here.
Keywords: oil shale; mineral foam; accelerated carbonation; foam blocks ... See more keywords
Nondestructive Evaluation of Lignin-Foam Blocks Using Acoustic Velocity Method
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DOI: 10.13073/fpj-d-25-00003
Abstract: Structural insulated panel foams are made primarily from petrochemicals. As a biopolymer, lignin is a promising raw material substitute for foam production. Nondestructive evaluation is routinely used for structural material strength and stiffness assessment. Herein,… read more here.
Keywords: lignin foam; nondestructive evaluation; foam; foam blocks ... See more keywords
Mechanical and Geometric Analysis of Fenestration Design for Polymethylmethacrylate-Augmented Pedicle Screw Fixation
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DOI: 10.14444/8350
Abstract: Background The practice of cement augmentation in pedicle screw fixation is well established. However, there is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal screw design or cement type. This remains a clinically important question given… read more here.
Keywords: cement; pedicle; screw fixation; pedicle screw ... See more keywords