2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 14 May 2026

  Mechanical Behavioral Analysis of Sugarcane Bagasse, Coconut Fiber and Kevlar Fiber Reinforced Composite with Micrographs

  By V. Pugazhenthi, P. Ashok Kumar, R. Rajappan, S. Vandaarkuzhali, P. Gurusamy, K.R. Rekha, N. Ramanan, B. Somasundaram

  Abstract: Asbestos and alloys are materials that are frequently used as brake pads; however, because these materials pose risks to human health and the environment, including lung cancer, it is necessary to replace the materials used in brake pads. In place of the current brake pads, composite fibers such as kevlar, sugarcane bagasse, and coconut are studied in this study. The procedure of manually laying up composite molding is used to …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 282–296 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 8 Apr 2026

  Exploring the Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Biocompatibility of Compression-Molded PMMA for Biomaterial Applications

  By S. Baskar, R. Rajappan, V. Pugazhanthi, P. Ashok Kumar, N. Ramanan, J. Srinivas

  Abstract: Metals such as titanium, cobalt, and magnesium are commonly used as biomaterials. However, their use can lead to tissue reactions due to the formation of foreign bodies which may cause blood cancer. Researchers have addressed this issue by substituting biomaterials with polymethyl methacrylate materials (PMMA). The PMMA material being studied is produced using the compression molding technique. This article examines the mechanical properties and biotoxicity of PMMA. These materials have …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 482–499 Read article →