Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "durability"
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The durability of concrete using concrete plant wash water
(University of Waterloo, 2007-06-18)Hundreds of ready-mix concrete trucks are dispatched daily from ready-mix concrete plants. On average, a concrete truck has a carrying capacity ranging from 7 to 9 cubic metres of concrete, requiring about 1500 litres of ... -
The effect of non-spherical platinum nanoparticle sizes on the performance and durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
(Elsevier, 2021-11)Platinum (Pt) nanoparticles with different sizes of 2 nm and 5 nm supported on functionalized high surface area carbon (HSC) have been successfully synthesized with a one-pot synthesis technique in large scale. Of the ... -
Highly Filled, Durable, and Sustainable Wood-Plastic Composites from Recycled Thermoplastics
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)The increasing concern for environmental sustainability and the accumulation of solid waste (e.g. single-use plastics) has led to an increased interest in the utilization of renewable feedstocks and recycling of plastics ... -
Nanostructured composites as electrochemical catalysts for Li-air batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-22)Advanced energy conversion and storage systems are drawing tremendous research attention as the energy demand for portable electronics and electric vehicle (EV) applications continues to increase. Although lithium (Li) ion ...