Epoxy Resin Biocomposites Reinforced with Flax and Hemp Fibers for Marine Applications

Article Engineering, Marine

INVESTIGATION ON SOME CONVENTIONAL HULLS FORMS OF THE PREDICTIVE ACCURACY OF A PARAMETRIC SOFTWARE FOR PRELIMINARY PREDICTIONS OF RESISTANCE AND POWER

Blenard Xhaferaj

Summary: Preliminary prediction of resistance and power is essential in ship design. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the predictive accuracy of a computer program developed by the author for ship resistance and power prediction.

BRODOGRADNJA (2022)

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Article Engineering, Marine

Biofouling dynamic and its impact on ship powering and dry-docking

Neven Hadzic et al.

Summary: This paper presents a new methodology to evaluate the dynamic development of ship biofouling and its effects on ship powering demands and dry-docking costs. The developed approach combines mathematical modeling with stochastic modeling to provide ship owners a powerful support framework for decision-making. The results obtained from the study are successfully validated and the model is proven to be efficient and accurate.

OCEAN ENGINEERING (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Force-triggered rapid microstructure growth on hydrogel surface for on-demand functions

Qifeng Mu et al.

Summary: The authors report on a force-triggered polymerisation mechanism of double-network hydrogels, which allows for the growth of structures on polymer surfaces within seconds and demonstrates the creation of different functionalities. This force stamp method enables fast spatial modulation of the hydrogel surface, allowing for on-demand functions.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

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Article Polymer Science

The properties and suitability of commercial bio-based epoxies for use in fiber-reinforced composites

Joseph S. Terry et al.

Summary: Manufacturers are considering bio-based alternatives to petroleum-derived epoxies due to environmental concerns, but a lack of information hinders this substitution. Commercially available bio-based epoxy systems are being compared, with high bio-based content resins used for vacuum infusion composites, showing promising mechanical properties comparable to conventional epoxies.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE (2021)

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Article Engineering, Marine

NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE TOTAL RESISTANCE OF A YACHT

Nastia Degiuli et al.

Summary: This paper investigates the impact of a bulbous bow on the total resistance of a yacht through towing tank tests and numerical simulations. It is found that the bulbous bow can reduce wave elevations and decrease total resistance by up to 7%. The study validates the use of turbulence models for predicting total resistance and highlights the significance of CFD in ship design process.

BRODOGRADNJA (2021)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Marine Fouling Characteristics of Biocomposites in a Coral Reef Ecosystem

Marco Contardi et al.

Summary: Research shows that biocomposites have the potential to support the growth of organisms in coral reefs, creating a suitable environment for new corals to thrive.

ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS (2021)

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology