This study was initiated to evaluate the performance of asphalt binders and mixtures incorporating linear low-density polyethylene- calcium carbonate (LLDPE-CaCO3) pellet, either with or without titanate coupling agent.The detailed manufacturing process of modifier pellets was displayed.The coupling agent was used to enhance the cross-linking betwe
Resilience of people with a history of mental disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 2-years longitudinal prospective study
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with mental disorders were exposed to a common and prolonged source of stress.Studies focusing on the consequences of the pandemic on individuals with a history of mental disorder are scarce, but they suggest a higher vulnerability as compared to the general population.Objectives We aimed at identif
Evaluating the Influence of Cetane Improver Additives on the Outcomes of a Diesel Engine Characteristics Fueled with Peppermint Oil Diesel Blend
This paper aims to evaluate the impact of cetane trucan b improvers on the combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine fueled with a 20% peppermint bio-oil/diesel blend (P20).It is hypothesized that the low viscosity and boiling point of peppermint oil could improve the atomization characteristics of the fu