Akhlaqul Karomah

Bouligand Structure of Mantis Shrimp Inspires 3D Printing of Concrete

A new breakthrough in the journal Additive Manufacturing shows a concrete specimen that was inspired by Bouligand hierarchal architectures to develop 3D concrete printing. During drop weight impact testing, the impact performance of 3D-printed concrete specimens either with or without steel fibers was evaluated.

Orthotic Callipers: Fabrication of Green Composite by Using Bagasse Filler Reinforced with Epoxy

A new study in the journal Materials Today suggests the creation of a green composite for the implementation of orthotic callipers utilizing bagasse filler strengthened with epoxy. Orthotic callipers are a device used by individuals who have impaired or weak joints.

Characterizing Synthesized Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramics

A new breakthrough was considered in the journal Materials of synthesized biphasic biphasic calcium phosphate ceramics (CaPs) to make tricalcium phosphate (-TCP) and hydroxyapatite (HAp) using coral.

New Graphene-Based Flame-Retardant Composite

A new breakthrough in flame retardant composites was made by self-assembling melamine and phytic acid (PA) upon rGO, which was then used to increase the fire resistance of PLA, as written in the journal Polymers.

NiZn Ferrites with Mesh Structures Fabricated from Preliminary Precursors by 3D Printing and Solid-State Reaction

Application of Impedance Spectroscopy to Metal Halide Perovskite Materials

Impedance spectroscopy (IS) enables a thorough knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the functioning of optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices.

Investigating the Use of Purple Rice Bran Extract to Inhibit Steel Corrosion

The extraction of purple rice bran, an agriculture by-product rich in polyphenols, was used as an environmentally friendly biological corrosion inhibitor, also known as a green corrosion inhibitor, in work published in the Journal of Molecular Structure.

Lignin-Carbohydrate Complexes from Pulp Mill Effluent Turned into Valuable Biopolymers

Lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs) are biopolymers made up of lignin and carbohydrate monomers that are covalently bonded.

Immunotherapy Tracking Using Raman Spectroscopy

The very first application of Raman spectroscopy to assess complicated biochemical changes in tumors treated with immunotherapy was achieved by researchers from the University of Arkansas.

Using Simulations to Consider Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Start-Up Times

Hydrogen and fuel cell innovations are gaining considerable attention as the need for a transition to sustainable energy production grows.