A novel reduced graphene oxide decorated with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs-d-rGO) hybrid composite and its flame-retardant application for polyamide 6

The improvement of flame-retardant properties of polyamide 6 (PA6) was achieved by using reduced graphene oxide decorated with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs-d-rGO) hybrid composite as the additive in PA6 matrix.The intimate integration of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) through a three-step chemical functionalization, enab

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Effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation intervention to improve performance and reduce morbidity for people post hip fracture - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Most surviving hip-fracture patients experience reduced mobility and lose some of their functional ability, which increases the risk of complications and rehospitalization.Post-discharge transitional programs to reduce readmissions and disabilities have shown some success.Telerehabilitation refers to the use of technologies to p

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Metaphor in the ESP engineering context

The explicit use of metaphor in the EFL classroom has been documented to enhance the communicative skills of learners (Cameron & Low, 1999; Cortazzi & Jin, 1999; Low, 1999; Littlemore & Low, 2006).ESP learners with a technical background, however, are not usually trained on the presence of metaphor in their knowledge field, or on its use.The aim of

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