2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 3 Sep 2026

  Effects of Halloysite Nano particle Reinforcement of Epoxy Composite Using a Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A Prepared by Ultrasonication Casting

  By Ritesh Dixit, Anil Kumar, Shakun Srivastava, Anurag Mishra, Kheelraj Pandey

  Abstract: This study explores a simple and operative approach for developing stronger epoxy-based composite materials by incorporating halloysite nanotubes (HNTs). The composites were made-up through hydraulic compression casting, combining ultrasonic mixing with applied pressure to produce consolidated composite sheets. HNTs were added to the epoxy resin at concentrations ranging from 1 to 5 wt.% at approximately 60°C, and the subsequent composites were examined to understand their internal structure, nanotube dispersion, and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 17 Aug 2026

  Ultrasonic Dispersion of Halloysite Nanotubes for Enhanced Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Performance of Epoxy Composites

  By Ritesh Dixit, Anil Kumar, Shakun Srivastava, Ashwani Sharma, Kheelraj Pandey

  Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites were prepared by mixing HNT with bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556) using ultrasonication, followed by compression molding. HNT contents of 0–5 wt.% were used. The composites were evaluated for tensile strength, flexural strength, Shore D hardness, Izod impact strength, and thermal stability using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The fractured tensile surfaces were also examined to understand the failure mechanism and interaction between HNT and the epoxy matrix. …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 212–226 Read article →