2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 22 Jul 2025

  Enhancing Delamination Resistance in CFRP Composites through surface Functionalization of Woven carbon Fiber by CuO Nanostructures

  By Ravi Shankar Rai, Vikas Kumar, Rajeev Kumar

  Abstract: In order to produce a nanostructured interphase that improves the interfacial interaction with an epoxy resin matrix, copper oxide (CuO) nanostructures were hydrothermally formed onto woven carbon fibers (WCF). Hexagonal CuO nanorods were created using a two-step, seed-assisted solvothermal technique on plain woven carbon fiber. This study investigates the effects of surface modification of carbon fibers by the formation of CuO nanostructures using a hydrothermal technique on the mechanical properties …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 589–602 Read article →

• Published Open access Original Research Special issue 24 Jan 2024

  Hydrothermal modification of carbon fiber fabrics by ZnO nanorods for mechanical strengthening of CFRP laminates

  By Ravi Shankar Rai, K. Payal Senapaty, Nandkishor Marotrao Sawai, Milind Motiram Patil, Vivek Bajpai

  Abstract: Hexagonal ZnO nanorods were produced on plain woven carbon fiber using a two-step seed-assisted hydrothermal procedure. By varying the process parameters such as molar concentrations, number of seeding cycles, and growth duration at a controlled growth temperature of 90 °C, it is feasible to produce ZnO nanostructures with a range of morphologies, including nanowires, hexagonal nanorods, and nanoflowers. The developed morphologies were examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 127–139 Read article →