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Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polymer Composites
Abstract: The increasing accumulation of polymer-based waste, including polymer composites, is causing degradation of environment and hence becoming a big issue. In the present paper, the researchers have taken up the question and tried to find the solution in the form of catalytic pyrolysis which can be opted as potential substitute. By the application of catalytic pyrolysis, it is getting checked and analysed that whether application will lead to transformation of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 379–389 Read article
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Pharmacokinetics and Stability of Polymer-Encapsulated Drugs
Abstract: Making drugs that are covered by plastics is a fresh and useful way to make medicines work better, last longer, and treat diseases better. Putting drugs inside polymer materials helps them breakdown better, stays in the body longer, and lowers the number of side effects they cause. This is necessary to slowly release the drug and help people stick to their treatment plan. Polymers are used to wrap drugs. This …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 349–361 Read article
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Innovative Polymer Nanocomposites: Bridging Sustainability and Advanced Material Performance
Abstract: This study examines the evolution of bio-based polymer nanocomposites using eco-friendly synthesis methods to improve mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. It involves the combination of sustainable synthetic polymers with natural polymers in the presence of nanofillers in a green and compatible fashion to generate durable nanocomposites. Optimal alignment of nanofillers with the polymer matrices can be achieved using solvent casting, melt blending, and in-situ polymerization as fabrication methods. Consequently, the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1671–1679 Read article
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Exploring Sustainable Alternatives: Liquid Wood Packaging for Ecofriendly Food Packaging
Abstract: In the modern era, environmental problems are increasing due to various reasons. Food packaging is one of the reasons why environmental problems take place. The present research paper delved into the potential of liquid wood as an innovative and ecofriendly alternative for chips and snack wrappers. Cellulose, hemp, flax, and lignin—substances once largely used for the creation of paper—are blended to create liquid wood. Many of the plastic-based products we …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Phase – Field Modeling of Brittle and Ductile Fracture Under Complex Loading Conditions
Abstract: Phase-field modeling has emerged as a powerful computational framework for predicting fracture behavior in engineering materials, offering a unified description of crack initiation, propagation, branching, and coalescence without the need for explicit crack tracking. This study presents an in-depth examination of phase-field modeling applied to both brittle and ductile fracture under complex loading conditions, including multiaxial stress states, cyclic loading, thermal gradients, and dynamic impact. The phase-field approach regularizes the …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A Study on Tensile Characterization of Polypropylene Reinforced with Recycled Epoxy Particles
Abstract: Polypropylene is a thermo plastic, tensile properties of polypropylene are crucial in the real world applications as they determine structural integrity and durability. Epoxy is a thermosetting plastic finds applications in various fields like aerospace, automobile, food packing etc. A major concern is the disposal of epoxy composites after their service life, since most of the waste is sent to landfills, causing land pollution and soil infertility. In this experimental …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 221–237 Read article
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Improving Black Cotton Soil with Sodium Hydroxide and Fly Ash: An Assessment of Optimum Moisture Content, Dry Density, and California Bearing Ratio
Abstract: This study investigates the stabilization of Black Cotton Soil (BCS), an expansive clayey soil primarily composed of montmorillonite minerals, using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and fly ash. Due to its high plasticity and significant volume changes with moisture, BCS is challenging for construction purposes. Adding NaOH and fly ash can potentially improve the soil's moisture tolerance, compressibility, and reduce its plasticity, making it more suitable for structural applications. The research evaluates …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 192–201 Read article
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Sustainable Waste Management through Polymer Recycling: A Review of Business Model and Managerial Innovation
Abstract: Plastic and other polymeric materials have transformed modern life by providing durability, versatility, and cost-effective solutions across industries such as packaging, healthcare, construction, and transportation. However, their extensive use and improper disposal have created significant environmental concerns, including plastic pollution, landfill accumulation, and marine ecosystem degradation. This review synthesizes existing literature on polymer recycling with a focus on business-model innovation and managerial practices that can support sustainable waste management at …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 155–166 Read article
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Fabrication and Characterization of PLA-CSP Composites via FDM for Biodegradable Food Packaging
Abstract: In light of the growing need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastic packaging, this study presents the design of a food-grade, biocompatible packaging material composed of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and packed with coconut shell powder (CSP). One of the most well-known thermoplastic polymers, PLA is produced from renewable resources like sugarcane or maize starch. Its nontoxicity, biodegradability, and adherence to food safety standards and regulations provide energy. Unfortunately, PLA's …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1016–1025 Read article
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Polymer Waste-Derived Activated Carbon from PET for High-Efficiency Supercapacitor Electrodes
Abstract: The exponential increase in plastic waste, particularly Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)—a polymer characterized by its repeating aromatic terephthalate units and ester linkages—has escalated into a global environmental crisis. This study details a low-cost synthesis of porous carbon materials derived from waste PET via pyrolysis followed by chemical activation with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). During pyrolysis, the PET polymer chains undergo thermal degradation, where the aromatic rings in the backbone serve as precursors …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1419–1447 Read article
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Physio-Mechanical Experimental Characterization of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for a Boat Hull
Abstract: Composite materials which will provide for improved mechanical properties – a focus there to develop light weight, more rugged, stronger ship hull materials. The various application of glass fibers reinforced composites can be seen in the marine applications, such as boat hull, but in case of failing badly, they are non-recyclable and poses the threat to health hazards for aquatic animals and human beings which is their significant disadvantage. MARPOL …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 58–67 Read article
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Generative AI-Based Inverse Design of Sustainable Biodegradable Polymers with Target Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Abstract: The escalating global plastic pollution crisis has intensified the urgent need for sustainable biodegradable polymer alternatives that can match or exceed the performance of conventional petroleum-based plastics while minimizing environmental impact. However, traditional polymer discovery approaches are severely constrained by high experimental costs, protracted development cycles spanning years, and fundamental inability to simultaneously optimize multiple conflicting material properties such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, and degradation kinetics. This study presents …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1285–1295 Read article
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Psychological Drivers of ESG Investment in the Polymer Sector
Abstract: This research will delve into the mentalities of investors concerning investments in polymer-ESG projects. Sustainable investing has become very popular in recent times across the globe. At the same time, the polymer or plastic industry is encountering numerous environmental issues. Plastics make up some 3.3–4.5% of global emissions of greenhouse gases (≈1.8 billion tons per year, TPI), and only about 9% of the total production of 400 million tons is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 162–174 Read article
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DESIGN AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF SOFT CAPTURE DOCKING SYSTEM USING MR FLUID
Abstract: This paper emphasizes the development of Satellite docking system using Magnetorheological fluid. Docking is a mechanism where a space craft tends to adhere with another space craft or an international space station maneuvering on its own. Magnetorheological fluid is a smart material that is controllable using magnetic field. When a magnetic field is applied to Magnetorheological fluid its viscosity increases and becomes viscoelastic and the liquid state changes to solid …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Production of Polymer Composite using Thermoplastics, Sharp Sand and Sawdust: Mix Techniques
Abstract: This research work focuses on producing a polymer composite using a thermoplastic. PET is nonbiodegradable and contribute majorly to water and land pollution in this research work an attempt has been made to utilize PET waste plastic in manufacturing fibre-reinforced polymer composite by combining sawdust which is another waste product from woodwork operations and sand, a major component in construction, whose use is greatly threatening the ecosystem. The fibre-reinforced polymers …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Review on Azo-Compounds and Their Applications
Abstract: Azo-colored compounds that form the basic structure of many synthesized compounds in many fieldsof chemistry, especially coordination chemistry, as they contain a group (-N=N-). These dyes arewidely used as colorants, as they contribute to nearly 50% of artificial colors. Also in manyapplications such as ink-jet printing, optical imaging, and biomedical diagnostics , azo dye containsone or more D-π-A systems that can produce various colors by changing the electron donation (D) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Geotechnical Assessment and Stabilisation of Lateritic Soils in Tarkwa Using Rice Husk Ash for Road Construction Purpose
Abstract: The cost effectiveness of upgrading gravel roads to a sealed standard has challenged road authorities to make optimum use of naturally occurring materials such as laterites as sub-base and base materials. Untreated laterites have presented problems such as pavement swelling and depression in road construction. This research seeks to assess and stabilise the geotechnical properties of some lateritic soils in Tarkwa using Rice Husk Ash for road construction purposes. Lateritic …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Numerical Modeling of Elastoviscoplastic Material Model in Strain Space
Abstract: Conventional material non-linear analysis works with stress-space plasticity. It uses yield function, loading-unloading criteria, and flow rule in terms of stress parameters. It shows ambiguity in loading-unloading criteria for softening materials. During such situations, an alternative strain-space formulation becomes quite useful to carry out analysis of such materials. The viscoplastic response of materials requires the time integration of system of non-linear first order differential equations. In viscoplasiticy, the constitutive equation …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Drilling Effect on Fiber Composites: A Review
Abstract: Composites laminates show immense mechanical properties like strength-to-weight ratio, damage tolerance, fatigue and corrosion resistance therefore conventional materials are replaced by composites in many areas such as automobile and aircraft structure. Machining of composites is very difficult than machining of a conventional material because composites are inhomogeneous and extremely abrasive. In production drilling is important machining process used to produce hole for riveted and bolted joint. There are many improvements …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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INVESTIGATING THE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF A LATERITIC SOIL AS A SUB-GRADE MATERIAL FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION –USING COCONUT HUSK ASH
Abstract: Waste management world-wide plays a major role in socio-economic development over the years. The increase in population over the years has contributed to the rate at which wastes are generated. One major waste generated in Ghana is coconut shell waste. Out of the world producing of coconut, Ghana is ranked 16th. The management of these agricultural waste has become a vital challenge to the development to the Ghanaian economy and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–46 Read article