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Item Ten-year assessment of the stabilization/solidification method applied to Algerian oil-based drill cuttings: Ain Amenas oil field case study(Springer Science and Business Media, 2025) Lounas, Oualid; Malek, Ammar; Aribi, Chouaib; Bouaissi, Aissa; Rekbi, Fares Mohammed Laidhe effective management and permanent monitoring of the treatment quality of hydrocarbon-contaminated drill cuttings from oil activities constitute major environmental challenges for ensuring treatment’s sustainability and long-term protection of ecosystems. This study investigates the effectiveness of the stabilization/solidification (S/S) process using cement and sodium silicate for treating this hazardous waste from the Ain Amenas site in Algeria. The short-term environmental performance of the process was assessed on cuttings stabilized for a decade, through leaching tests, focusing on parameters such as the total hydrocarbon index (THI), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD5), total organic carbon (TOC), and concentrations of heavy metals. Other analyses such as XRD, XRF, and combined (SEM/EDX) were carried out on the stabilized cuttings. Preliminary findings demonstrate successful immobilization of hydrocarbons, organic matter, and several heavy metals (Ni, Zn, Cd, Pb, Hg). However, chromium consistently exceeded tolerable leaching limits, motivating the need to establish potential reasons. SEM/EDX structural analysis showed a heterogenic solid cement matrix with porous areas, enriched in quartz, carbonates, and calcium silicate hydrates (C-S-H), indicative of durable structural properties. XRD effectively showed the complexation of trivalent and hexavalent chromium forms within many cement molecules. However, high levels of residual chlorides and organic matter are of concern as they can successively cause weakening of structures and oxidative action of heavy metals and their release. While S/S is effective in converting pollutant cuttings into a stable form, its weakness in chromium retention requires further optimization to ensure its safe and sustainable application in waste disposal or reuse strategiesItem Synthesis of resin from Alfa stem to applied as an adhesive corrosion-resistant coating(Springer Nature link, 2025) Toubal, Sara; Aribi, Chouaib; Chentir, Imen; Safi, Brahim; Bouaissi, Aissa; Saidi, MohammedThe demand for eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical-based phenolic resins has risen due to increasing concerns about climate change, environmental impact, and manufacturing costs. This study introduces a sustainable approach by partially replacing phenol with lignin, a natural polymer rich in phenolic groups, extracted from Alfa stems. Using the alkaline method, 50% of phenol was substituted with lignin to synthesize phenol–formaldehyde (PF) resins. The synthesized lignin–phenol– formaldehyde (LPF) resin was characterized to verify its chemical structure and physical properties. The resin demonstrated significant antioxidant and antibacterial activity, particularly against E. coli and P. aeruginosa gram-negative bacteria at a concentration of 20 mg/ml. Additionally, the lignin substitution provided notable advantages over conventional industrial resin formulations. The lignin’s properties closely influenced the formulation of the LPF resin, making it similar to the reference CPF resin. However, the lower intensity observed in the LPF resin suggests potential limitations in the methylol group formation compared to the CPF resin. The antioxidant activity of LPF resin has been effectiveness in preventing cor- rosion on steel surfaces. When applied as an anti-corrosion coating and compared to industrially used CPF resins, LPF resin demonstrates its efficacy in such applications. Also, it should be noted that the impedance modulus of the elaborated resin coating remained consistently low throughout the entire immersion period, indicating its stable performance.Item The Optimal Values of Hashin Damage Parameters Predict Using Inverse Problem in a CFRP Composite Material(Springer, 2024) Fahem, Noureddine; Belaidi, Idir; Aribi, Chouaib; Zara, Abdeldjebar; Khatir, Tawfiq; Oulad Brahim, Abdelmoumin; Capozucca, RobertoThe ever-increasing demand for advanced composite materials in industries like aerospace and automotive has spurred the drive to address their inherent weaknesses. This pursuit is facilitated by the availability of numerical simulations and artificial intelligence, offering a cost-effective means to comprehensively study various phenomena without excessive reliance on experimentation. While existing models in the scientific realm provide a foundation for composite material modeling, achieving results closely aligned with experimental data is often challenging due to the variation of the parameters and conditions. This present study introduces an innovative approach aimed at optimizing composite material performance and minimizing discrepancies between experimental and numerical outcomes. This approach leverages sophisticated optimization algorithms to fine-tune the Hashin damage parameters, resulting in a highly accurate model. Furthermore, the incorporation of an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) via an inverse problem based on Jaya’s algorithm solving strategy facilitates the prediction of optimal parameters, ensuring a significant reduction in error. This novel methodology presents a promising avenue for elevating the efficiency and reliability of CFRP composite materials in practical applications.Item Mechanical properties and low-velocity impact analysis of camel hair and hybrid camel hair/flax fibre-reinforced epoxy(Springer, 2024) Bencheikh, Amir; Nour, Abdelkader; Casimir, Jean B.; Aguib, Salah; Gherbi, Mohammed T.; Attia, Nourhane; Djedid, Toufik; Baali, Besma. R.; Aribi, ChouaibComposite plates structures are subjected to many damage problems under low-velocity impacts such delamination and matrix cracking, in order to know the importance of hybridisation on improving mechanical properties. This study explores the low-velocity impact behaviour of two composites: one reinforced with camel hair fibre/epoxy (CHF/Epoxy) and the other with a hybrid of camel hair and flax fibres camel hair fibre–flax fibre/epoxy (CHF-Flax/Epoxy). Static tests (tensile, compression, and bending) were conducted to characterise the mechanical properties of the composites. Impact tests were performed using a drop weight impact machine at three energy levels (3, 7, and 20 J). Particularly, the hybrid composite plate (camel hair fibre/epoxy) exhibited superior mechanical properties in static tests, leading to enhanced impact resistance compared to the composite plate (camel hair fibre/epoxy). Additionally, a numerical study was conducted using a 3D finite elements model. The Hashin criteria and the progressive damage model were used to predict intralaminar damage, and surface-based cohesive behaviour with quadratic stress failure criteria was used to predict delamination. The progressive damage model was coded and its implementation is conducted with a user-defined material subroutine (VUMAT) for Abaqus/Explicit. The damage mechanism and energy dissipation were observed at each energy level. Matrix cracking occurred first, followed by delamination. The 3D damage model was able to simulate the damage initiation and damage evolution until failure. The results of the model showed good agreement with experimental results in term of force, displacement and energy dissipation curves.Item Mechanical Properties of Alfa, Sisal, and Hybrid Alfa/Sisal Fiber Satin Cloth Reinforced Epoxy(Springer Nature, 2024) Baali, Besma R.; Gherbi, Mohammed Tahar; Nour, Abdelkader; Casimir, J.B.; Saci, Rachid; Aguib, Salah; Attia, Nourhane; Aribi, ChouaibThe mechanical behavior of composites, made of an epoxy resin matrix reinforced by 30 and 40% of a satin cloth from long Alfa, sisal and hybrid Alfa/sisal fibers was studied. The fibers are obtained by extraction with elimination of binders such as pectins and lignin. For each type of fibers, appropriate and optimal chemical and thermal treatments were conducted within NaOH solution, to enhance both the fiber surface quality and the interfacial bonding between fibers and matrix. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and chemical decomposition of treated and untreated fibers lead to prove the treatment efficiency. The thermogravimetric (TGA) and differential thermogravimetric (DTG) analyses showed better thermal stability. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) made it possible to quantify the enthalpy changes which showed an increase in the amount of heat as a function of the increase in weight fraction of natural fibers. The endothermic reaction of the composites studied containing 30 wt% fiber reinforcement was less than that containing 40 wt% fiber reinforcement. The composite materials were produced by vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) method due to hydrophilic nature of the fibers. The results of static tests were compared to those of pure epoxy resin. It showed a significant increase for 40 wt% woven A1lfa/epoxy of about 333, 113, and 81% in tension, 3-points bending and compression tests respectively. SEM morphology analysis revealed good interfacial adhesion between the treated fibers and the matrix.Item Development of functional active films from blend of gelatin with crude orange juice pomace pectin: Test for packaging of virgin olive oil(Wiley-Blackwell, 2024) Chentir, Imene; Aribi, Chouaib; Tarchoun, Ahmed Fouzi; Kchaou, Hela; Lamri, Melisa; Nasri, Moncef; Trache, DjalalThe food packaging sector is focused on developing innovative materials to enhance food safety and quality while reducing environmental impact. Accordingly, this study aimed to develop packaging based on bovine gelatin (G) blended with crude sweet orange juice pomace pectin (SOPP) at different ratios (G/SOPP = 85/15, 65/35, 50/50, w/w). The obtained crude SOPP was highly methylated and exhibited antioxidant and antibacterial properties due to the presence of galacturonic acid (<70%) and phenolic compounds (58.2 ± 0.8 mg/g SOPP). High-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection analysis revealed the presence of hesperidin, catechin, and naringin as major phenolic compounds in SOPP. Further, the incorporation of this latter improved gelatin-based packaging structural homogeneity, opacity, water vapour barrier features, glass transition temperature and tensile strength. G-SOPP (50/50) film showed efficient antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis and high antioxidant potential reaching values of 0.7, 48.7%, 76.7% and 68.9% for reducing power, β-carotene bleaching inhibition, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS+ (2,2′-azinobis-[3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid]) radicals scavenging activities, respectively. Another interesting finding is that the combination of G and SOPP reduced the oil solubility of G-SOPP films suggesting great physical integrity of the film over 63 days. The polyphenol content released from G-SOPP blend film in a fatty simulant increased as SOPP content of films was increased. G-SOPP (50/50) film, designed as a pouch, delays the photooxidation process of virgin olive oil over 63 days of storage time, without altering its organoleptic properties. Overall, these outstanding results highlighted the potential use of gelatin–pectin blend films for active packaging of oils and lipid-based foods.Item Highlighting of the distribution effect of steel hook fibers at low and high dosage on the flexural strength of self-compacting mortars(2022) Kheddache, Lynda; Aribi, Chouaib; Chahour, Kahina; Safi, BrahimIn this paper, the distribution effect of low and high dosage steel hooked fibers on the flexural strength and mechanical behaviour of self-compacting mortars is investigated. Specimens were shaped so as to distribute the steel hooked fibers in three layers at different dosage (volume fraction of 0.25%, 0.40% and 0.50% respectively for each layer). The obtained results show that the mechanical behaviour in flexural and the flexural strength of the reinforced self-consolidating mortars were significantly influenced and directly depending on the fibers distribution per layer. This finding clearly shows the importance of the steel fibers distribution in the cement matrix during implementation has a major influence on the mechanical behaviour of mortars reinforced with metal fibers. The maximum value recorded is 14.5 MPa for the high dosage. The distribution of the steel fibers by layer made it possible to obtain a strength gain of 71.83% at low dosage and more than 100% at high dosageItem An experimental study on damaged cementitious mortars repaired by glass/epoxy composite materials(Sciendo, 2020) Aribi, Chouaib; Bouaissi, Aissa; Safi, Brahim; Saidi, MohammedThis paper presents an experimental investigation on the post-repair flexural response of mortars with and without damage. In order to improve the mechanical properties of the damaged mortars, which were subjected to different loads ranging between 40 % and 90 %, the mortars specimens were reinforced and repaired using two different composite materials, the first with only epoxy resin, while the second consisted of a mixture of epoxy resin and glass fiber. The results show a significant improvement in the stiffness damaged. Therefore, the reinforced specimens by a layer of resin on the lower side surface increased the bending strength by 58 %, when compared to those control samples. The reinforcement using composite resin-fiber of glass exhibited considerable increases in the safety of constructions. The SEM images of damaged samples with and without repair, revealed the impact of reinforced glass fibers-mortar on the matrix-mortar by improving theirs mechanical performancesItem Etude expérimentale de la réparation des structures d'aéronefs par collage des patchs à base d’époxy et fibre de verre = Experimental study of repair of aircraft structures by adhesive patches based on epoxy and fiberglass(2019) Basaid, Djamel; Benmounah, Abdelbaki; Aribi, Chouaib; May, AbdelghaniLes matériaux composites présentent une faiblesse aux chocs et aux impacts, des études ont été effectuées par plusieurs chercheurs afin de minimiser les conséquences de ces défauts, qui mènent souvent à des réparations temporaires ou permanentes. La présente étude a pour objectif d'investiguer des cas de réparation des structures d'avions. Ces réparations sont appliquées aux défauts survenus sur les matériaux composites de la structure d'avion de type « Impact Faible Energie » en utilisant la méthode patch de composite à matrice époxy : EPOCASTA50-1, la résine est sans dilution renforcée par des tissus de fibres de verre de même type que celui du fuselage d'avion. L’efficacité de ces réparations est vérifiée par l’étude du comportement en traction classique. Pour la caractérisation à l'état endommagé et la validation des résultats, la méthode de contrôle non destructif CND a été utilisée sur des éprouvettes élaborées dans les mêmes conditions que les plaques de réparation fixées sur le fuselage d'avionItem Experimental study of environmentally Friendly composite materials Behavior in aeronautical applications(2019) Basaid, Djamel; Benmounah, Abdelbaki; Aribi, ChouaibThis study is a part of a work in progress on the mechanical behavior of laminate in various modified epoxy matrices. we begin with a laminate six folds with fiberglass taffeta, and epoxy matrix cross linked by aliphatic Amine called MEDAPOXY STR, this resin is in the form of a kit of two elements ,a monomer and a hardener with the report weight of 0,67%. The treatment of the results shows that the reticulation of monomer by this Amine is incomplete what provokes a plastic domain on the mechanical behavior of the matrix, concerning composites made from these elements, the results show that the elastic domain is dependent on the elasticity of fibers used and not on the matrix. The control by ultrasound can be considered as another way to measure and follow-up of the parameters elasticity of the elaborate laminate