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1 - Application of Artificial Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm for Predicting three Important Parameters in Bakery Industries
H. Abbasi Z. Emam-Djomeh S. M. Seyedin -
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2 - Microstructure and Swelling Behaviour of Poly (Acrylamide-co-Acrylic Acid) based Nanocomposite Superabsorbent Hydrogels
Ahmad Gholizadeh Sasan Ganjehie S. Ahmad Ketabi -
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3 - Microstructure and Swelling Behaviour of Poly (Acrylamide-co-Acrylic Acid) based Nanocomposite Superabsorbent Hydrogels
Sasan Ganjehie Ahmad Gholizadeh Seyed Ahmad Ketabi -
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4 - Evaluating the Potential of Polycaprolactone/Heparinized Nano Fluoro Hydroxyapatite Composite Scaffolds for Advancing Bone Tissue Engineering: A Comprehensive Analysis of Biodegradability and Water Absorption
Nila Haghani Nahid Hasanzadeh Nemati Mohammad Taghi Khorasani Shahin BonakdarThe primary purpose of this study is to produce a composite scaffold using polycaprolactone (PCL) and heparinized nano-fluorohydroxyapatite for cancellous bone tissue engineering. The research investigated the impact of heparinized nano-fluorohydroxyapatite particles on MoreThe primary purpose of this study is to produce a composite scaffold using polycaprolactone (PCL) and heparinized nano-fluorohydroxyapatite for cancellous bone tissue engineering. The research investigated the impact of heparinized nano-fluorohydroxyapatite particles on various properties of the scaffold, including water absorption, biodegradability, and alkaline phosphatase activity. The scaffold was produced using the phase separation (solid-liquid) method in combination with freeze-drying, and two different concentrations of heparinized nano-fluorohydroxyapatite powder were utilized. Biodegradability was assessed by submerging the scaffolds in phosphate-buffered saline for 6 weeks, showing that increased nano-fluorohydroxyapatite content enhanced biodegradability. PCL/10%w(H-nFHA50) exhibited the highest biodegradability rate. Water absorption analysis revealed that PCL scaffolds had lower water absorption compared to composite samples with heparinized nano-fluorohydroxyapatite, with PCL/10%(H-nFHA50) demonstrating the highest water absorption. Alkaline phosphatase activity was assessed on day 14 of cell culture, showing higher activity in heparinized samples compared to heparin-free samples in the presence of nano-fluorohydroxyapatite. The presence of heparin and nano-fluorohydroxyapatite in the scaffold structure likely contributed to this difference. No significant difference was observed between heparinized scaffolds with different nano-fluorohydroxyapatite concentrations. The results emphasize that the constructed scaffolds possess the potential for utilization in cancellous bone tissue engineering. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Investigation of effective parameters on compressive strength, specific electrical resistance and water absorption of lightweight pervious concrete
Shahriar GholaminNoveirsar Morteza Jamshidi Rahmat MadandoustPervious concrete is a special type of lightweight concrete with low or even zero slump, which consists of cement, coarse aggregate, a limited percentage of fine aggregate (or no fine aggregate), various chemical and pozzolanic additives. In this article, structural LEC MorePervious concrete is a special type of lightweight concrete with low or even zero slump, which consists of cement, coarse aggregate, a limited percentage of fine aggregate (or no fine aggregate), various chemical and pozzolanic additives. In this article, structural LECA with a volumetric weight of 750 kg/m3 and a fixed water-to-cement ratio (W/C = 0.3) was used to make lightweight pervious concrete and the effect of different ratios of lightweight aggregate to cement (A/C) including 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7, 3, total porosity and volume percentage of cement paste on compressive strength , specific electrical resistance and percentage of water absorption of lightweight pervious concrete aged 28 days were investigated. With the increase of A/C ratio from 1.5 to 3, the volume of cement paste decreased from 30.873% to 15.436% in the samples and the total porosity increased from 21.64% to 38.08%, which led to a decrease Specific electrical resistance decreased from 11.45 to 6.841 , compressive strength decreased from 13.27 MPa to 4.37 MPa, and water absorption increased from 11.185% to 12.695% in lightweight pervious concrete samples. The results of this research showed the improvement of physical properties and the decrease of mechanical properties and durability of lightweight pervious concrete containing LECA. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Experimental Investigation of Strength and Water Absorption of Concrete Containing Desert Sand
Amir Hamzeh Keykha Jalal Najmaddini -
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7 - Effect of Natural Pozzolan on Concrete’s Mechanical Properties and Permeability in Various Grades of Cement
Farhad Pirmohammadi Alishah Mehdi Mohammad Razaei -
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8 - Influence of nano graphene on water absorption in polyester/vinylester blend gel coats
Zeinab Rajabtabar Morteza Ehsani Azam Ghadami Yasser Amani -
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9 - Application of Nanoscience in Self-cleaning Properties of Concrete Facade for Development of Sustainable Environment
Sayedeh Fatemeh Khoshkalam Soleimandarabi Raheleh rostami Mehdi Nezhadnaderi -
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10 - Investigation of Effective Parameters on Compressive Strength, Specific Electrical Resistance and Water Absorption of Lightweight Pervious Concrete
shahriar gholamin noveirsar مرتضی جمشیدی رحمت مدندوستPervious concrete is a special type of lightweight concrete with low or even zero slump, which consists of cement, coarse aggregate, a limited percentage of fine aggregate (or no fine aggregate), various chemical and pozzolanic additives. In this article, structural LEC MorePervious concrete is a special type of lightweight concrete with low or even zero slump, which consists of cement, coarse aggregate, a limited percentage of fine aggregate (or no fine aggregate), various chemical and pozzolanic additives. In this article, structural LECA with a volumetric weight of 750 kg/m3 and a fixed water-to-cement ratio (W/C = 0.3) was used to make lightweight pervious concrete and the effect of different ratios of lightweight aggregate to cement (A/C) including 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7, 3, total porosity and volume percentage of cement paste on compressive strength , specific electrical resistance and percentage of water absorption of lightweight pervious concrete aged 28 days were investigated. With the increase of A/C ratio from 1.5 to 3, the volume of cement paste decreased from 30.873% to 15.436% in the samples and the total porosity increased from 21.64% to 38.08%, which led to a decrease Specific electrical resistance decreased from 11.45 to 6.841 , compressive strength decreased from 13.27 MPa to 4.37 MPa, and water absorption increased from 11.185% to 12.695% in lightweight pervious concrete samples. The results of this research showed the improvement of physical properties and the decrease of mechanical properties and durability of lightweight pervious concrete containing LECA. Manuscript profile