We consider low-energy configurations for the Heitmann–Radin sticky discs functional, in the limit of diverging number of discs. More precisely, we renormalize the Heitmann–Radin potential by subtracting the minimal energy per particle, i.e. the so-called kissing number.
The composites based on basalt fibres and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) show promising applications in biomedical and automotive fields, but their mechanical performance is still largely hindered by poor interfacial properties. Zinc oxide nanorods have been successfully used to tune the PLA/basalt fibre interface by growing them on commercially available basalt fabrics. The hierarchical fibres significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of PLA-based composites, especially their flexural strength and stiffness.
Modulated temperature techniques allow to separatethe reversing and non-reversing contributions of material transitions.
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