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314 articles for “surface temperature”
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Chemical and Electrocoagulation Methods for Polymer Synthesis and Composite Manufacturing: Recent Technological Advances and Extensive Application Analyses
Abstract: Recent years have seen big steps forward in the fields of polymer production and composite making, thanks to the development of new chemical and electrocoagulation techniques. This abstract gives a short summary of these new developments and goes into great detail about how they can be used. Chemical production of polymers has been an important part of materials science for a long time because it lets scientists precisely control the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 244–258 Read article
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Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Cast iron due to Bio-organism
Abstract: Cast iron is a high tensile strength metal. It is generally used for making tools, pipe fitting, electrical fitting equipment and rail track. It interacts with corrosive substances to develop electrochemical cell on their interface. Corrosive substances are acids, bases, salts, bio-wastes, particulates and pollutants. These substances produce hostile medium for materials. These harmful wastes discharge by industries, households, agricultural, urbanization, development of infrastructure, construction works, thermal power stations, hydropower, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 105–114 Read article
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Thermal and Morphological Characterization of Rice Starch–Charcoal Composites for Eco-Friendly Engineering Applications
Abstract: This work focuses on the development and evaluation of rice starch–charcoal–based composite materials to overcome the limitations of natural composites with low thermal properties. In order to examine the impact of filler concentration on thermal and structural performance, eight composite specimens were created by altering the ratios of rice starch and charcoal. TGA, DTA, AFM, SEM, and measurements of thermal conductivity and effusivity were used to thoroughly characterize the composites. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1286–1297 Read article
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Natural Convection flow through Heated Vertical parallel plates
Abstract: This article presents the theoretical and experimental analysis of natural convection heat transfer through heated vertical parallel plates. Two vertical parallel plates are heated by providing electrical heating coils on the external surface of the plates maintaining uniform heat flux conditions at the wall. The length, width and thickness of each plate is 500 mm, 150 mm and 5 mm respectively. Outer surface is insulated and thus allowing the heat …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Dual Junction Solar Cell Devices utilizing Subcells of In0.51Ga0.49P and GaAs to Study Key Solar Cell Parameters via TCAD based Simulation
Abstract: In the present work, a multi-junction solar cell was designed to obtain better performance over single-junction solar cells. The proposed structure is composed of different layers of diverse semiconductor materials stacked on each other. Here, an In0.51Ga0.49P/GaAs double-junction solar cell was outlined as having a distinctive composite material (GaAs) as the tunneling junction. To optimize the solar cell's effectiveness, In0.47Ga0.15Al0.37P was used in the window layer and the back-surface field …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 829–837 Read article
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Thermo-Hydraulic Enhancement of Annular Finned Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Epoxy-Based Polymer Composites: A Material–Geometry Coupled CFD Investigation
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers remain a backbone of industrial thermal systems, yet their performance is often limited by relatively low shell-side heat transfer and the weight and cost associated with conventional metallic components. In this context, the integration of polymer composite materials offers a promising pathway toward lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and performance-tunable heat exchanger designs. The present study investigates the thermo-hydraulic performance of a straight-tube shell-and-tube heat exchanger equipped with annular fins, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 669–684 Read article
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Fractional Calculus-Based Analysis of Magneto-Thermal Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching and Shrinking Surfaces
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of magneto-thermal hybrid nanofluid flow over stretching and shrinking surfaces using a fractional calculus framework to capture the memory and hereditary characteristics of complex fluid transport phenomena. The proposed model incorporates the effects of magnetic field intensity, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, Brownian motion, and thermophoretic diffusion on the velocity and temperature distributions within the boundary layer region. A fractional-order derivative formulation is employed to …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Effect of Annealling on Optical Band Gap of Fe2O3 Thin Films on Amorphos Transparent Glass Substrate by Spray Pyrolysis Method
Abstract: The Fe 2 O 3 thin film has widely used photo-electrochemical cells. In this paper, the optical properties like band gap of thin films is depend on annealed temperature at 100 o C and 200 o C was discussed. The optical property of Fe 2 O 3 are studied by UV- Vis spectroscopy .The optical band gap decreased after increasing annealing temperature. The refractive index of Fe 2 O 3 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Parametric Study of Fused Deposition Modelling Process During Fabrication of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Based Injection Molding Die
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to dictate an optimum process parameter during the fabrication of additively manufactured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) based injection mold using fused deposition modelling methodology based additive manufacturing process and to assess the quality of the infection mold by analyzing the surface roughness of the injection mold, and the time taken in the manufacturing of the mold. The ABS PRO+ filament is used in manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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Comparative Study of Structural, Optical, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of BifeO3 Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Green and Chemical Methods
Abstract: BiFeO3 nanoparticles were synthesized via a green route using Strychnos nux-vomica leaf extract and a conventional chemical sol–gel method to study the effect of synthesis routes on their properties. XRD analysis confirmed phase-pure rhombohedral BiFeO3 for both samples. FTIR analysis was carried out to confirm the formation of the perovskite structure and to detect surface functional groups. FESEM analysis indicated a significant effect of phytochemicals in controlling particle growth and …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow on Microchannel Surface Coated with Diamond like Carbon of Nano-scale Thickness towards the Applications in Statistical Features of Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this experimental work, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the chosen polymer as device material to fabricate the microfluidic devices. PMMA is optically transparent polymer which is a facility to record the microfluidic flow of any dyed working liquid inside the fabricated microchannels. Two individual microfluidic devices are fabricated by lithographic techniques. Dyed water is selected and prepared as working liquid. Leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water is recorded corresponding to …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Thermal and Electrical Performance of Aluminum-Reinforced GFRP Composites
Abstract: This work examines an economical approach to improve the thermal load protection of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composites, commonly utilized in aircraft constructions, pressure containers, and electrical insulators. Notwithstanding their superior mechanical capabilities, GFRP composites are susceptible to elevated temperatures and electrical currents, frequently resulting in considerable structural deterioration. The study introduces an innovative method employing aluminum reinforcement to enhance the thermal conductivity and protection of GFRP composite laminates. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1062–1075 Read article
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Fabrication and Multi scale Characterization of Functionally Graded Composites Reinforced with Hybrid Ceramic–Metallic Phases
Abstract: Using composite materials as functionally graded composites (FGM) can improve its excellent material properties. In this work, magnesium peroxide, silicon carbide, and aluminum are used to create four-layer FGMs. The sintering process, which blends the particles of each material using a powder methodology, has been used to complete the fabrication process. Three factors, including sintering time, sintering temperature, and compacting pressure, are taken into account when fabricating FGM. The FGM …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Monitoring the Effectiveness of Water-Based Plants for the Inhibition of Metal
Abstract: The temperature performance profile of the plant extracts shows that inhibition efficiency increased with increasing temperature of the system until at about 323K at 9.00hrs immersion time where a decline in inhibition efficiency occurred implying the opposite at higher temperatures and longer immersion time. Corrosion rate parameters changed with rise in temperature and exposure – immersion time. Plots of rates of corrosion against the volume(s) of the test inhibitor(s) in …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Comparative analysis of thermal conductivity of the hybrid nanoparticles based sunflower and Jatropha vegetable oil
Abstract: Vegetable oil gained much more interest towards sustainable manufacturing as coolant due to its inherent properties. In this present study, the thermal conductivity of hybrid nanoparticles based sunflower and Jatropha vegetable oil are measured. ZnO-Ag Hybrid nanoparticles were mixed with sunflower and Jatropha vegetable oil in four different volume concentrations of nanofluids ranges from 0.05 to 0.20%. The thermophysical properties viz, thermal conductivity and Stability of prepared hybrid nanoparticles-based vegetable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 164–171 Read article
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Dynamic deformation and microstructural characteristics of AA5083 under the influence of electrochemical behaviour using equal channel angular pressing
Abstract: Large-scale Equal channel angular pressing is a great engineering material that has more potential for AA5083 industrial applications. Uniaxial dynamic compressive tests across a temperature of 448 K were conducted for the ECAP technique AA5083 in order to create such a design framework. The microstructure was described using transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscope both before and after dynamic loading. The plastic flow behaviour of the AA5083 was described …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 95–112 Read article
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Groundwater Potential, Status and Its Recharge Behavior under Climate Change Consequence
Abstract: Water is considered life for every living substance, from simple ones to complex structural systems that exist on the earth. Without water, life is not possible. The only source of water is precipitation and it is uncertain in a country like India, where demand for water is increasing at a tremendous rate in each and every sector. To satisfy this increasing demand of water in each and every sector, one …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Effect of Bismuth doping on Thiourea crystals : A NLO Material
Abstract: Single crystals of pure and thiourea-substituted bismuth were successfully grown using the slow evaporation solution growth technique at ambient temperature. The impact of thiourea doping on the crystal properties was thoroughly investigated. Solubility tests for the grown samples were conducted at various temperatures, providing crucial data on the dissolution characteristics. Structural characterization of these crystals was performed using single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming their crystalline nature. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters of an Induction Furnace for Aluminium 6061 using Robust Design Approach
Abstract: Electric induction furnaces are extensively used in the foundry industries for the preparation of alloys and metal castings. The induction furnace works on the principal of electromagnetic induction. Some of the applications of induction heating include heat treatment, melting, surface treatment and in food industry. The detailed study about the working of an induction furnace was done. The induction furnace procured by mechanical department of our college is made by …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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A Review on Materials and Working Process Parameters of Selective Laser Sintering
Abstract: The potential for additive manufacturing technology to replace some of the current conventional manufacturing methods makes it one of the research and development fields that is expanding quickly. With additive manufacturing, three-dimensional physical models are produced layer by layer from computer-aided design (CAD) models. Fully dense metal things may be produced more rapidly and accurately with additive manufacturing. The Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) procedure uses powder bed fusion, in which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 522–529 Read article