Typically, polymeric materials experience material degradation and damage over time in
harsh environments. Improved understanding of the physical and chemical processes …

Rubber sealing components are crucial and highly vulnerable parts in high-pressure
hydrogen systems, which represent the weakest link where seal failure becomes the crucial …

Elastomeric materials are often used as components that undergo cyclic loading during
application, such as tires, seals, and hoses. For this reason, the long-term performance, or …

Hydraulic seal, generally made up of elastomers, is used in hydraulic systems to prevent the
leakage and facilitate the efficient transmission of fluid power into mechanical power. Most of …

Molecular models of the swollen nitrile rubber (NBR) matrix reinforced by the same weight
percentage of the carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene (GN) were developed. The tensile …

Concerning the still rising demand for oil and gas products, the development of new reliable
materials to guarantee the facility safety at extreme operating conditions is an utmost …

Rubber sealing components are essential and integral to high-pressure hydrogen systems,
used in various stages, including hydrogen production, storage, transportation, refueling …

One of the multiple barriers that is installed in the downhole during drilling and completion is
the liner hanger seal assembly. The liner hanger is used to engage the liner, connect it to …

This study introduces advancements in electrohydrodynamic (EHD) pumps and the
development of a 3D‐printable anti‐swelling organohydrogel for soft robotics. Using digital …

To reduce loss of hydrogen in storage vessels with high energy-to-weight-ratio, new
materials, especially polymers, have to be developed as barrier materials. Very established …