Fardin Khabaz

TL;DR: In spite of the presence of stiff CNTs in the nanocomposite, the Young's modulus is virtually unchanged compared to the neat cross-linked epoxy, suggesting that the compressibility of the matrix-filler interphase interferes with the ability of the C NTs to reinforce the matrix.

TL;DR: The results suggest the potential for using polymeric additives for enhancing the dynamic mechanical properties of asphalt without affecting its volumetric properties.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of chemical aging on bituminous binder properties was investigated using molecular dynamics simulations, and the results indicated that the dominant aging mechanism in the laboratory aged binder was the disturbance of the SARA fractions, while the oxidation of the molecules appeared to be a more dominant mechanism in field aged binders.

TL;DR: Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) can act as a dispersant for the inorganic 2D layered nanomaterials in water and a range of organic solvents, and it is shown that spray drying can be used to alter such nanosheets into a crumpled morphology.

TL;DR: Analysis shows that the higher viscosities in the branched ILs are due to the relatively more stable packing between the cations and anions indicated by the lower minima in the potential of mean force (PMF) surface.