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Impact of Reinforcement Materials and Processing Condition Optimization in Microstructural Engineering of Polymer Composites
Abstract: Polymer mixtures have gotten a lot of attention because they have a unique set of qualities that make them useful in many situations. But the substructure of these alloys is very important for getting the best performance. It looks at how to improve the microstructure of polymer composites by finding the best support materials and working conditions. The choice of strengthening materials is the first thing that is talked about. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 102–118 Read article
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Comprehensive Performance Assessment of Silane-Treated Bio-Extracted Husk Fiber Reinforced Composites for Sustainable Construction Applications
Abstract: This research project is an extensive experimental study on bio-extracted husk fiber polymer composites with a focus on silane surface treatment. Bio-extracted rice husk fibers underwent an alkali-enzymatic hybrid extraction process followed by a 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) treatment for improved interfacial adhesion and matrix compatibility. Resin composites with treated and untreated fibers were fabricated with a weight ratio of 10%, 20%, and 30% via hand lay-up methods. A battery of mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–241 Read article
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Digitally Tunable Dual-Phase Polymer–PCM Composites for IoT-Based Adaptive Thermal Management in Smart Buildings
Abstract: This study presents the design and development of digitally tunable dual-phase polymer–phase change material (PCM) composites for advanced thermal management in smart building applications. The composite is based on a hybrid polymer matrix comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel, reinforced with paraffin microencapsulated PCM and hydrated salt PCM to achieve multi-stage thermal energy storage. The polymer composite architecture enables enhanced structural integrity, high encapsulation efficiency …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 147–157 Read article
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Ultrasonic Dispersion of Halloysite Nanotubes for Enhanced Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Performance of Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites were prepared by mixing HNT with bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556) using ultrasonication, followed by compression molding. HNT contents of 0–5 wt.% were used. The composites were evaluated for tensile strength, flexural strength, Shore D hardness, Izod impact strength, and thermal stability using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The fractured tensile surfaces were also examined to understand the failure mechanism and interaction between HNT and the epoxy matrix. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 212–226 Read article
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Phosphate Glasses
Abstract: AbstractSilver nanoparticles have been embedded in CaO-P2O5 and CaO-CaF2-P2O5 glasses using melt quenching technique and heat treatment process. The growth of silver nanoparticles in the glass matrix appeared to be time dependent. Mechanical properties such as Vickers hardness, fracture toughness and brittleness for the glass samples were evaluated using a Vickers Indentation technique. Variation in Vickers hardness, Fracture toughness, and brittleness was observed with an increase in the size of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Properties on Talc Filled Sisal/Polyester Composites
Abstract: In recent years, research focusing on the use of natural fiber-reinforced composites has been increased and has opened up further industrial possibilities due to advantages of low density, low cost, biodegradability, abundance and renewability proffered by natural fibers. In this research, randomly oriented sisal fiber and talc filler were used to reinforce polyester matrix to produce composites of 3 mm thickness. The composites were fabricated by hand laying technique. Composite …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Utilization of Construction Chemicals: Need of Concrete Manufacturing
Abstract: Chemical industry is a boon for recent advancement in various fields of engineering, especially civil engineering. Chemicals are playing vital role in construction field focusing. Construction is a complex combination of physical and chemical actions. Physical aspect takes care of aesthetics and exterior appearance while chemical aspect deals with life and performance of the constructed structure. Accordingly, chemistry cannot be separated from any construction activity. Concrete is one of those …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effect of Flame Retardants on the Flammability and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Cellulose FiberThermoplastic Composites
Abstract: In this work, recycled cellulose fiber and two different types of flame retardants, including magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) with smaller particle size and zinc borate with antimony trioxide (ZB-AT), were heavily combined with thermoplastic polymer to create a fire retardant composite. Composites were made using a melt-blending technique and injection molding, which have a number of benefits like being inexpensive, being able to get rid of industrial materials, and having superior …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Selection of R14-tyres using Analytic Hierarchical Process on the Basis of Uniformity and Strength
Abstract: Tyres play a commanding role in an automobile industry. Balancing and safety of the vehicle are the primary issues for automobile industry. These two parameters are highly dependent on the uniformity and strength of the tyres. There are various criteria that affect tyres uniformity and strength. Consequently, selection of tyres is a Multi-criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problem. In that respect are many methods available for selection of tyres; however, this …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Preparation and Properties of Blends of Thermoplastic Polymer with Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract: Problems in making biodegradable plastics are incompatible between hydrophilic/polar and hydrophobic/non-polar ingredients. Ingredients like compatibilizers were added to improve the compatibility between the two ingredients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of thermoplastic potato starch (TPS) content and two compatibilizers (maleic anhydride, MA, and dibutyl maleate, DM) on melt flow behavior, mechanical features (tensile, bending, and Izod impact test), phase morphology, thermal behaviors (DSC, and TGA/DTG), …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Experimental investigations on mechanical properties of AL8081 reinforced with B4C particulate Mmc’s
Abstract: The aluminium metal matrix composites are becoming emerging and most versatile material. Aluminium MMCs are widely used since the applications involved in automotive, unique structural, defence and aerospace. At the elevated temperature levels, the potentiality of Aluminium MMCs is very high. The metal matrix composites (MMCs) mainly mitigate the weight ratio. In this article, the aluminium metal is conjugated with B4C particulates by stir casting approach. The stir casting method …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Al 8011 Reinforced with Micro B4C/Red Mud by Stir Casting Method
Abstract: Aluminium metal matrix composites are emerging as the most versatile material for unique automotive, aviation, aerospace, defense, marine applications and other structural applications due to their excellent mixture of properties. In the present investigation, a hybrid composite of Al8011 aluminium alloy reinforced with B4C and red mud was fabricated by stir casting method. Red mud is one of the major waste material extracted from the bauxite ore of alumina during …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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STUDY OF SMALL SIGNAL DISTUBANCES IN MULTI MACHINE POWER SYSTEM USING MATLAB
Abstract: The distance of electricity transmission gets longer and longer, and capacity is also increasing, the voltage level by transport is becoming more and higher, while the stability problem of power system is more and more prominent. If the power system's stability is destroyed, it can cause a very serious problem. This report describes the computational technique used to solve the large and complex mathematical problem in an easier and convenient …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–66 Read article
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Wear Behavior of Al-Alloy (Al-5 Mg) in-situ Reinforced TiB2 Particulate
Abstract: A research has been carried out for replacing Al monolithic alloys by aluminium (Al) based metal matrix composites (MMCs) in many engineering applications where high wear resistance and stiffness are required. In this paper, the investigated dry sliding wear behavior of TiB2 particulate reinforced composite of Al-Alloy (Al-5 Mg) is discussed. The in-situ Al-Alloy (Al-5 Mg) 10wt% TiB2 composite material were prepared by molten flux reaction synthesis using electric melting …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Processing and Properties of In situ Synthesized Reinforcements in Molten Magnesium
Abstract: In situ synthesized reinforcements for magnesium composites are an attractive area of research especially due to the inherent advantages of the process. Various reinforcements such as intermetallics and ceramics have proved their effectiveness in magnesium by imparting higher mechanical and tribological properties to the metal matrix. Fabrication of reinforcements in molten magnesium matrix is a very critical area owing to large scale production prospective and ease of implementation. This paper …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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The Role of Surface Treatments on Mechanical and Interfacial Shear Strength of Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Abstract: Natural fibers are seen as having potential application as reinforcing agents in polymer composite materials due to their main advantages, which include moderate strength and stiffness, low cost, and being an environmentally beneficial, degradable, and renewable material. They are susceptible to absorbing moisture because of their innate hydrophilicity, which can weaken or plasticize the adherence of the fibers to the surrounding matrix and impact the performance of composite materials employed …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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A Novel Register Minimization Technique for Efficient Implementation of BLMS Filter
Abstract: Purpose: This paper presents a novel register minimization technique for the BLMS filter. The purpose is to reduce the number of registers leading to reduction in hardware resource used for BLMS filter and thus reducing the complexity. Design/Methodology/Approach: In the BLMS filter due to substantial number of register and hardware resource, Strassen’s algorithms are used to minimize the registers. Strassen’s algorithm is used for the matrix multiplication in the BLMS …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Hybrid effect of nanoperlite and nanoclay on mechanical and rheological properties of low-density polyethylene
Abstract: The effect of two kinds of nanomaterials, nanoclay (NC) and nanoperlite (NP) was studied on morphological, rheological, mechanical and dynamic-mechanical properties of low-density poly ethylene (LDPE). It was found that hybrid nanofiller dispersion in LDPE depended on the type (hybrid or individual form) and in higher extent also on the amount of the nanofiller incorporated. Rheological results revealed that storage modulus and complex viscosity of hybrid nanofiller-filled LDPE nanocomposites increased …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Reinforcement of Natural Rubber with Sisal/Sugarcane Hybrid Nanofiller
Abstract: AbstractNatural fibres are attracting attention from researchers for the manufacture of polymer composites due to their eco-friendly nature and sustainability. The hybrid effects of Sisal/sugarcane Bagasse based nanofiller on the physico-mechanical properties of natural rubber matrix have been investigated. In the experiment, nanofiller were prepared from alkaline-peroxide treated sisal fibre and sugarcane bagasse through shear and friction homogenization. The nanofiller were hybridized using a single ordinate loading of 30 parts …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Potential of Midrib of Cocos nucifera Leaf for Reinforcement of Plastics
Abstract: AbstractCoconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is an abundant crop of tropical areas. In the present work, mechanical properties of midrib of coconut palm leaf as tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus impact strength and elongation at break is experimentally determined and compared with other fibers. Single-fiber pull-out test is conducted to determine critical embedded length and interfacial adhesion between fiber and matrix for reinforcement in polyester resin. Tensile test …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–32 Read article