Water-lubricated bearings play a vital role in improving the energy efficiency and
environmental friendliness of ships. However, under the operating conditions such as start …

The novel ternary composites BiOBr-TiO2-attapulgite (BTA) were synthesized using a simple
hydrothermal and water-bath method, exhibiting excellent photocatalytic performance to …

The current work emphasizes developing micro and nanocomposites with ultrahigh
molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) by incorporating particles of Carbides (constant …

As the livestock and healthcare industries have grown rapidly, so has the concern over
water pollution caused by antibiotic misuse. Using natural attapulgite powders (ATP) as the …

High performance polymer matrix composites with low friction and wear rate are of urgent
requirement in sliding bearings and gaskets. In this study, the PTFE/MoS2 composites were …

It is important to prepare self-lubricating polymers with low friction coefficient and wear rate.
Herein, poly (p-phenylene-2, 6-benzobisoxazole) fibers coated with polydopamine (PBO …

Polymer-based shielding materials have garnered attention due to their lightweightness,
ease of fabrication, and tailorable performance. However, they tend to creep and deform …

A novel environmentally friendly resorcinol–formaldehyde-free impregnation solution was
successfully developed to enhance the interfacial adhesion of ultra-high molecular weight …

Biomedical applications, such as artificial implants, are very significant for the disabled due
to their usage in orthopedics. Nevertheless, available materials in such applications have …

With the rapid development of the pipeline transportation and exploitation of mineral
resources, there is an urgent requirement for high-performance polymer matrix composites …