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    Kinetic Analysis of Structural Acrylic Curing by DSC: Polymerization and Phase Transition Optimization

    By Ganesan S., Laxmanan, Sravanth Chandaka, Jayavelu S., Chandra Bose G.

    Abstract: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyse the thermal properties and curing behaviour of a structural acrylic adhesive at heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 °C/min. The study focused on the curing kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), specific rate (k), and activation energy (Ea) of the polymerization reaction. The material is tested according to ASTM 3418 standards. Results showed that increasing the heating rate shifted the endothermic curing …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 726–733 Read article

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    Comparative Thermal Stability of Structural Acrylic and Polyurethane Adhesives under High Heating Rate Conditions

    By Ganesan S., Sivamurgan P., Sravanth Chandaka, Jayavelu S., Akkewar Sathwik

    Abstract: This study examines the thermal stability and degradation characteristics of structural acrylic and polyurethane adhesives through Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at an elevated heating rate of 15 °C/min. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of rapid thermal excitation on the volatile loss of adhesives, their curing behaviour, and thermal decomposition profiles elements that are essential in high-speed manufacturing and thermally challenging settings. The findings indicated that …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 717–725 Read article

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    Carbon-Al Synergy: Investigation of Fiber Stacking and Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Al-CFRP Metal Matrix Composites

    By Ganesan S., Saranraj I, Sravanth Chandaka, U Indra Sai, Sai Nadu Teja, Rexith Reginmons

    Abstract: The current study examines the mechanical behaviour of Aluminum-Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (Al-CFRP) composites fabricated using compression moulding technique, a novel approach combining lightweight aluminium’s ductility with CFRP’s high strength-to-weight ratio. The polymer composites were fabricated by stacking aluminum alloy sheet of 0.5mm thickness and pre-impregnated by 12 layers of carbon fiber cloth of 200 gsm, with epoxy resin between layers, followed by consolidation under controlled temperature and pressure in …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 340–354 Read article

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