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Published Subscription Original Research
Sustainable Epoxy Composites Enhanced by Cellulose Nanocrystals for Structural and Thermal ApplicationsBy P. Saravana Kumar, Bipin Kumar Srivastava, Dhivakar Poosapadi, Sasikumar G, Mayilvani K, Nellore Manoj Kumar, S. Arunprasad, Binu Sukumar, K. S. Babulal
Abstract: This study presents the advancement and behaviour analysis of sustainable nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), a biodegradable and high-aspect-ratio nanofiller derived from microcrystalline cellulose. CNCs were incorporated into a bisphenol-A-based epoxy matrix at varying concentrations (0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt%) to assess their influence on mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic properties. The tensile strength of the composites increased significantly, from 45 MPa for neat epoxy to 65 MPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 126–134 Read article →
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Exploring The Performance Dynamics of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymers: Mechanical and Viscoelastic InsightsBy K.T.Anand, K Ch Sekhar, M.Mariappan, R. Vigneswaran, A Chandrashekhar, K. Amudha, Binu Sukumar, Kirubakaran D, Ashokkumar. P
Abstract: Basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites are gaining significant attention as sustainable alternatives to traditional reinforcement materials due to their superior mechanical performance, thermal stability, and eco-friendliness. This study examines the tensile, flexural, impact, and viscoelastic properties of BFRP composites fabricated via vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) using varying fibre volume fractions (20%, 30%, and 40%) and fibre orientations (unidirectional and bidirectional). The results reveal that composites with 40% fibre …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–22 Read article →