MOWITAL® Technology Scouting: MOWITAL® in the World of Science
Our curated list of research offers insights — from novel composite systems to next-gen electrolytes.
Explore the links below to discover how MOWITAL® is driving the future of material innovation!
Published in Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, Volume 19 A new generation of aramid fibers/poly (vinyl butyral) composites for ballistic protection: Recent development and advances.
Summarizes the latest developments in aramid fiber/PVB composites for ballistic applications, highlighting improvements in impact toughness, energy absorption, current trends, and potential use cases.
Thesis for PhD, Published by DTU, Department of Energy Conversion and Storage Development of Novel Durable Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells.
Describes the development of robust Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOECs) with innovative Ni-GDC fuel electrodes. Aims at enhancing lifespan and performance for sustainable hydrogen production.
Published in Journal of Industrial Textiles, Volume 54 Characterisation and photo-fatigue behaviour of UV-sensitive photochromic systems produced using electrospinning.
Examines UV-sensitive photochromic materials made via electrospinning, focusing on their photo-fatigue behavior. Explores how material structure and composition influence light sensitivity and durability.
Published in Politecnico di Torino Direct experimental comparison of YSZ electrolyte fabrication approaches: powder compression and slurry casting.
Compares two manufacturing approaches—powder compression versus slurry casting—for yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) electrolytes in solid oxide fuel cells. Highlights differences in microstructure, density, and electrochemical properties.
Published in Batteries & Supercaps, Volume 7 3D Printing of Na1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 Solid Electrolyte via Fused Filament Fabrication for All-Solid-State Sodium-Ion Batteries.
Introduces an additive manufacturing method (FFF) to produce solid sodium-ion conducting electrolytes. Discusses benefits in battery design and performance optimization through 3D printing.
Published in Trends in Biotechnology, Volume 43 3D-printed microstructured alginate scaffolds for neural tissue engineering.
Presents the fabrication of microstructured alginate scaffolds via 3D printing for neural tissue regeneration. Shows how customized pore geometry supports cell growth and tissue integration.
Published in buildings, 2024 Degradation Effect of Moisture on Mechanical Properties of Kevlar/PVB Composites with TiO2 Nanoparticles.
Investigates how moisture affects the strength of Kevlar/PVB composites containing TiO₂ nanoparticles. Provides insights into long-term stability and possible improvement strategies against moisture.
Published in buildings, 2024 Humidity Resistant Biodegradable Starch Foams Reinforced with Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) and Chitosan.
Presents the development of biodegradable starch foam reinforced with PVB and chitosan to achieve enhanced moisture resistance. Opens up possibilities for sustainable packaging and insulation materials.
Published in Journal of Materials Science, Volume 59 Ag-only inner electrode Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-based X9R MLCC: achieving high performance and cost efficiency.
Describes the fabrication of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) based on Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 with silver-only inner electrodes. Focuses on achieving both high performance and cost effectiveness.
Published in polymers, Volume 16 Damage Resistance of Kevlar® Fabric, UHMWPE, PVB Multilayers Subjected to Concentrated Drop-Weight Impact.
Examines the resilience of Kevlar®, UHMWPE, and PVB multilayer structures under localized drop-weight impacts. Provides valuable insights for protective applications and safety equipment design.
Published in Journal of Power Sources, Volume 613 Fabrication framework for metal supported solid oxide cells via tape casting.
Outlines a process for producing metal-supported solid oxide cells (SOCs) through tape casting. Discusses optimization steps to achieve robust and long-lasting fuel cell structures.
Published in Composites and Advanced Materials, Volume 33 Impact resistance of aramid honeycomb tandem sandwich composites reinforced with TiB2.
Analyzes the behavior of aramid honeycomb sandwich structures reinforced with titanium diboride (TiB₂). Demonstrates how this addition enhances impact toughness and energy absorption.
Published in Lab Chip, Volume 24 Controlling bacterial growth and inactivation using thin film-based surface acoustic waves.
Describes a method to regulate and inactivate bacteria using surface acoustic waves in thin films. Offers potential applications in medical technology and food processing.
Published in polymers, Volume 16 Development of Flexible and Partly Water-Soluble Binder Systems for Metal Fused Filament Fabrication (MF3) of Ti-6Al-4V Parts.
Explores new binders that are both flexible and partially water-soluble for FFF-based manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V parts. Focuses on improving process handling and subsequent debinding steps.
Published in Micromachines, Volume 15 Reducing Feature Size in Laser Implantation Texturing.
Presents methods for reducing feature size in laser implantation texturing. Enables more precise control of surface characteristics for micro- and nanotechnology applications.
Published in Electrochimica Acta, Volume 503 Studies on 3D printing of Na3Zr2Si2PO12 ceramic solid electrolyte through Fused Filament Fabrication.
Describes the additive manufacturing of Na3Zr2Si2PO12 ceramic solid electrolytes via FFF. Investigates process parameters to optimize electrical conductivity and microstructure for battery-related uses.
Published in Results in Engineerings, Volume 29 Hybrid organic - inorganic filter system for cadmium ions adsorption from aqueous solutions.
Introduces a hybrid filter system that combines organic and inorganic components for effective cadmium ion removal from water. Shows promise for water treatment and environmental protection.
Published in materieals, Volume 13 New Feedstock System for Fused Filament Fabrication of Sintered Alumina Parts
The study reports the 3D printing of small, complex ceramic parts (e.g., gear wheels and gripper structures) that achieve sintered densities of about 98% of theoretical and show printing-stage dimensional accuracy comparable to micro ceramic injection molding, with measured layer sidewall repeatability around ±75 µm, and it points to future work on alternative surfactants.
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