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356 articles for “Plating”
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Microbial Population Dynamics during Phytobioremediation of Hydrocarbon- Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils
Abstract: Soil contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons remains a critical environmental challenge, particularly in wetland and clay-rich ecosystems where natural attenuation processes are often limited. This study investigates the response of total heterotrophic bacteria (THB) during the bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated swampy and clay soils amended with Moringa oleifera biomass and elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum). The objective was to evaluate microbial population dynamics under varying amendment dosages and to identify treatment conditions favorable …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Effect of Polyherbal Formulation on Blood Biochemical Parameters in Post-Weaned Ghoongroo Piglets with Diarrhea in West Bengal
Abstract: Weaning condition is one of the critical and challenging phases of piglet where they get separated from mother and exposed to different environment. Sudden and abrupt changes in the total environment lead to the increase of physical stress that leads to various diseases, such as diarrhea, to the piglets. Use of phytogenic feed additives other than antibiotics is safe not only to the livestock, but also to the consumers and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Performance Testing of Arduino-Based Hybrid Solar Dryer for Drying Apple Slices
Abstract: A novel and high-efficiency hybrid solar dryer was designed and developed in this study to dry apple slices. The thermal analysis of the dryer is conducted by calculating collector efficiency, drying rate, and drying efficiency. Integrating an Arduino-based temperature and humidity monitoring system in a hybrid solar dryer enhances the ability to optimize performance and efficiency. Both the collector and drying chamber are made of aluminum sheet as it has …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1872–1886 Read article
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Influence of Epoxy-Based Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites on the Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Finned Helical Coil Heat Exchangers Across Flow Regimes
Abstract: The use of polymer composites in heat exchanger applications has gained increasing attention due to their advantages in weight reduction, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility. However, their relatively low thermal conductivity compared to conventional metallic materials remains a key limitation for efficient heat transfer. In this study, the thermo-hydraulic performance of a finned helical coil heat exchanger is investigated with particular focus on epoxy-based polymer composites reinforced with thermally conductive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 586–602 Read article
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Nursing Bed with Integrated Toilet
Abstract: The nursing bed with integrated toilet is an new innovation in the healthcare sector .Our idea focuses on the patients who are unable to walk and are bedridden due to the some illness or injuries .There have been made many attempts to develop a better toileting aid for bedridden patients to replace conventional incontinence products such as absorbent products, indwelling urinary catheters, and bedpans, although without much success. Automatic urine …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 66–73 Read article
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The Quicklift: Redefining Car Jack Dynamics & Design
Abstract: A Jack is a tool that aids in raising the vehicles without considerable physical efforts and thereby reducing strain injuries. This paper is about designed model of Jack and performing the static analysis (viz:structural) with the help of Solid works software. The outcomes obtained demonstrates that jack can be used safely. Additional improvements to be made in the jack is by modifying the vertical cylindrical bar so that it can …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 86–92 Read article
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Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Machining Parameters for Al6351 Alloy Using a Modified Taguchi Approach
Abstract: Machining processes encompass both conventional and non-conventional techniques and optimizing machining parameters is crucial for achieving high-quality outcomes. However, simplifying these processes remains a significant challenge. This study focuses on determining the optimal machining parameters—cutting speed, feed rate, and depth-of-cut to enhance performance characteristics in Al6351 alloy plates. The parameters evaluated include surface roughness (Ra), material removal rate (MRR), resultant forces (RF), and temperature at the tool- workpiece interface (Temp). …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1463–1481 Read article
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Machine Learning Optimization for VARTM Carbon Polymer Laminates
Abstract: Vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM) is a key low-cost, out-of-autoclave process for manufacturing large-scale carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates crucial to aerospace wings, wind-turbine blades, marine hulls, and automotive structures. Unpredictable resin flow often leads to voids, dry spots, and race-tracking defects, resulting in 27.9% scrap rates and lengthy, costly trial-and-error design cycles. Although surrogate models provide rapid impregnation predictions for simple flat-plate geometries, vision-based monitoring is limited to idealized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–245 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Structural Optimization of FDM-Processed ASA Polymer Frames through Acetone Solvent Welding, Variable Infill Strategy, and Layer Orientation: Experimental Validation via Quadcopter Flight Testing
Abstract: Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) is an amorphous terpolymer with superior UV resistance compared to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), as its acrylate rubber phase lacks photodegradation-prone carbon–carbon double bonds. This study proposes acetone solvent welding as a polymer joining method to produce monolithic structures from FDM-processed ASA components, addressing three processing challenges: achieving structural continuity through polymer chain interdiffusion at solvent-wetted interfaces, correcting thermal warping via post-print geometric correction during welding, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 689–703 Read article
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Impact of Fracture in Geometrical, Material, and Load Rate Characteristics on J-Integral
Abstract: The present study investigates the influence of load rate, geometrical parameters, and material properties on the J-integral behavior of AA2050-T84 aluminum-lithium alloy using three-dimensional elastic–plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM) analysis. Finite element simulations were carried out using the ABAQUS software to evaluate crack driving forces in compact tension (C(T)) specimens under various mechanical and thermal conditions. The study focuses on the combined effects of strain rate, temperature-dependent strain hardening, specimen thickness …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Development of Neuromorphic Polymer Composites Using IoT Sensing and Brain-Inspired Learning Algorithms
Abstract: This research aims to develop neuromorphic polymer composites by combining conductive sensing materials, IoT-based sensing data collection and brain-inspired learning models for adaptive response. Hybrid conductive polymer composites were developed by adding carbon nanofibers and graphene Nano platelets to a thermoplastic polymer. IoT sensors (strain, temperature) were employed to collect real-time sensing data that was combined with environmental data. A material-aware neuromorphic learning algorithm was created with event-driven spike coding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 755–784 Read article
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Thermo-Fluid Characterization of Corrugated U-Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger with Polymer Composite Tube Wall: A Combined CFD and Experimental Investigation
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers built with metallic tubes work well thermally, but corrosion problems, extra weight, and the inability to adjust the wall’s thermal properties through material choice remain genuine engineering headaches, particularly for corrosive or weight-critical applications. Over the past few years there has been a fair amount of interest in replacing metal tubes with polymer composite alternatives, since blending thermally conductive fillers — graphite nanoplatelets, boron nitride platelets and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Integrated Polarimetric-Interferometric Fusion for Heterogeneous Urban Signature Extraction
Abstract: Mapping heterogeneous urban environments using conventional Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) backscatter intensity frequently produces classification errors due to spectral similarity between sparse built-up features, bare soil, and dry vegetation a challenge especially acute in semi-arid Deccan Plateau settings. This research presents a dual-path Pol- InSAR fusion framework that integrates polarimetric scattering decomposition and interferometric coherence stability to extract heterogeneous urban signatures over Beed Taluka, Maharashtra (area: 1,561.31 km²). A temporal …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Tailoring the Compressive Behavior of Tetrachiral Auxetic Structures Through FDM Process-Parameters
Abstract: This research evaluates how fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabrication process parameters affect the compressive behavior of tetrachiral auxetic structures created from Polylactic Acid (PLA). Auxetic materials have several useful properties, including reversible deformation and high-energy absorbing capabilities, which are beneficial to creating ultra-lightweight structural, protective, and shock-resistance designs. Among the available auxetic topologies, the tetrachiral configuration is particularly attractive for engineering use, because its rotation-dominated node–ligament deformation gives a negative …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 58–70 Read article
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Physico-Mechanical Behavior of Euphorbia abyssinica and Wood–Chips Composites
Abstract: In this study, we prepared composite test specimens from Eucalyptus chip particles of sizes 0.5 mm, 1 mm, and 2 mm combined with Euphorbia abyssinica fluid at an 80:20 mass ratio. We produced the particleboard under a compression load of 150 KN and kept it in the compression machine for thirty minutes inside the mold. After removing it from the machine, we secured it with C-clamps for twenty-four hours. We …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 141–153 Read article
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Dielectric Studies of 0.5Ba0.8Ca0.2TiO3.0.5CaCu3Ti4O12 Nanoceramic Fabricated by Chemo-mechanical Process
Abstract: The present investigation is aimed toward investigate a straightforward, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly chemo-mechanical method for preparing high-dielectric materials, specifically 0.5Ba0.8Ca0.2TiO3.0.5CaCu3Ti4O12 (BCT-CCTO), by combining metal nitrate combustion with solid TiO2 powder and titanium isopropoxide, Ti (OR)4. The composite was prepared by the mixing of individual materials of Ba0.8Ca0.2TiO3 and CaCu3Ti4O12 through the chemo-mechanical method. Initially, 99% pure Ba (NO3)3, Cu (NO3)2∙3H2O, TiO2 and glycine were taken in their stoichiometry ratios. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Effect of Sinusoidal and Inverse sinusoidal Load on the Vibration and Buckling Behaviour of Laminated Composite Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Trapezoidal Panels
Abstract: Using finite element (FE) techniques, this work analyzes the influence of sinusoidal and invers sinusoidal stresses on the buckling behavior of trapezoidal laminated composite panels (also known as trapezoidal laminated composite panels). The discretization of the composite panel is accomplished by the use of an eight-noded iso-parametric plate element, which has five degrees of freedom for each node. Due to the incorporation of Higher Order Shear Deformation Theory (HOSDT) into …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Effect Of Sinusoidal and Inverse Sinusoidal Load on The Vibration and Buckling Behaviour of Laminated Composite Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Trapezoidal Panels
Abstract: Using finite element (FE) techniques, this work analyzes the influence of sinusoidal and inverse sinusoidal stresses on the buckling behavior of trapezoidal laminated composite panels (also known as trapezoidal laminated composite panels). The discretization of the composite panel is accomplished by the use of an eight-noded iso-parametric plate element, which has five degrees of freedom for each node. Due to the incorporation of Higher Order Shear Deformation Theory (HOSDT) into …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 72–84 Read article
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Assessing the Mechanical, Structural and Thermal Performance of Boehmeria Nivea and Agave Sisalana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite by using Seashell Powder as a Filler Material
Abstract: Natural fiber composites have replaced plastics and have been used to the maximum extent. Hybridization of natural fibers with filler materials has achieved higher tensile, impact, and flexural strength compared to single fiber composites. In this research, the mechanical properties were investigated with the ramie and sisal hybrid fiber reinforced with seashell powder as filler material. Filler material can enhance the flexural property of the natural fiber. Hybrid composite plates …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 355–369 Read article