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427 articles for “Thermal processing”
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Advances in Nanocellulose-Enhanced Polymers and Composites: Structure, Performance, and Applications
Abstract: The most common biopolymer is cellulose, which can be converted into nanocellulose (NC) the sustainable nanomaterial possessing the outstanding characteristic of biodegradability, renewability, low density, high aspect ratio, and excellent mechanical performance. Such distinctive features make NC a promising filler in polymer and composite systems. Recent developments in the preparation of nanocellulose using various natural and artificial sources have facilitated scalable production processes that have less energy requirements and are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1610–1623 Read article
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Polymer Composite Phase Change Materials: Materials Design, Processing, Characterization, and Structure–Property Relationships—A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Polymer composite phase change materials (PCPCMs) have been recognized as an innovative category of multifunctional polymeric materials, which could be tuned by appropriate materials design, composite formation, and interface modification. With the incorporation of phase change materials in polymer matrix systems and functional fillers, PCPCMs show improved mechanical properties, physicochemical stability, and functionality in contrast to traditional phase change materials. With recent advances in polymer science, nanocomposites, and processing techniques, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene-Based Hydroxyapatite Using Hydrothermal Method for Its Biomedical Application
Abstract: Developing bone implant materials that combine biological compatibility with mechanical strength remains a major challenge in orthopedic research. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) closely mimics bone mineral and supports cell growth, but its brittleness limits load-bearing applications. To address this, a quaternary nanocomposite of hydroxyapatite (HAp), graphene (Gr), zirconia (ZrO2), and ferrocene (Fc) (Hap-Gr-ZrO₂-Fc) was synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal process. Graphene and zirconia provided reinforcement, while ferrocene contributed structural stability and carbon …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 120–135 Read article
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Review and Analysis of Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Sustainable Hotel Packaging Applications
Abstract: Given the fast expansion in the hospitality and tourism industry, the decline in single use packaging materials has greatly amplified the quantity of plastic wastes, as well as the destruction of the environment. The present review is dedicated to the design and use of biodegradable polymer composites (BPCs) as the sustainable solution to the hotel packaging. The paper will be a synthesis of recent developments in the field of natural …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 348–365 Read article
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Recent Progress in Near-Surface Mounted Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strengthening Systems: Composite Materials, Adhesive Technologies, and Interfacial Bonding
Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have emerged as one of the most promising classes of advanced engineering materials for structural strengthening and rehabilitation owing to their high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance, fatigue durability, and design flexibility. Among various strengthening approaches, near-surface mounted (NSM) systems have gained significant attention because they provide enhanced bond performance, improved protection against environmental exposure, and superior utilization of FRP reinforcement compared with conventional externally bonded …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1145–1153 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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Enhancing Maintenance Decision-Making in Thermal Power Plants Using Generative AI-Based Fault Diagnosis
Abstract: The growing complexity of operation and power consumption of thermal power stations involve the need to have intelligent fault diagnosis systems that can be used to guarantee reliability and safety in operation. In this research, a Generative AI (GenAI)-based hybrid architecture of early fault detection and predictive maintenance is proposed to improve the decision-making process of the maintenance team. The data-driven analytic approach combines methods of data-driven analytics, Generative AI …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Cycle Time of Plasma Nitriding on the Service Life of AISI H-13 Tool Steel Die
Abstract: AISI H-13 tool steel is widely used as a hot-forging die for various automotive components. Usually, to increase the die life, the dies are subjected to additional surface treatment process such as carburizing, gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, plasma nitriding, etc. The case depth is an important parameter in surface treatment process. In this work, AISI H-13 tool steel hot-forging dies are subjected to plasma nitriding. The nitriding time cycles …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 169–177 Read article
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Optimization Of Mechanical Properties Of 500/7 Grade Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) By Using SMAW: Applications In Reinforced Composites And Thermoplastics Through Taguchi & GRA
Abstract: Welding, a critical manufacturing process, is broadly engaged to join metals and thermoplastics using heat, pressure, or both. This study inspects the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) method to optimize welding parameters and improve the mechanical properties of Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) grade 500/7, a material widely used in high-strength and thermal conductivity applications in aerospace and automotive sectors. Using an L9 OA (orthogonal array), experiments were conducted on nine …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 204–222 Read article
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Production of Oil from Agro Seeds using Mechanothermal Extraction: A Review of Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Food Applications
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable raw materials and renewable industrial resources has intensified research into the extraction of oils from agro seeds for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food applications. Agro-seed oils are valuable due to their biodegradability, nutritional composition, eco-friendliness, and wide industrial applicability. This review examines the production of oil from agro seeds using mechanothermal extraction techniques with emphasis on extraction efficiency, physicochemical characteristics, and industrial utilization. Mechanothermal extraction combines …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 09–26 Read article
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Thermal-hydraulic Behaviour of Corrugated Pipe Configurations
Abstract: Heat exchangers have a wide range of applications and can be found in a variety of different industries, including chemical reactors, nuclear power plants, and solar energy generation. It is required to do thermal optimization on heat exchangers in order to decrease the size, cost, and energy requirements of the heat exchangers while simultaneously improving their capacity to transmit heat. In these types of businesses, heat exchangers frequently make use …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Autonomous Drones for Search and Rescue Opera-tions: State of the Art and Future Prospects
Abstract: Autonomous drones have significantly transformed search and rescue (SAR) operations by improving the speed, precision, and overall effectiveness with which rescuers are able to locate and provide assistance to individuals in need. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced navigation systems, drones have proven invaluable in carrying out complex rescue missions. These technologies enable drones to navigate hazardous environments autonomously, even in …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Evaluation of Diesel Engine Performance Using Neem Oil Methyl Esters and Biogas as an Alternative Source
Abstract: AbstractThe Neem oil methyl ester (NOME) used as a biofuel is produced by transestetrification process with an aim to reduce the viscosity level, fuel economy and less environmental pollution. Further, addition of biogas to the NOME is expected to improve the performance. The objective of study was to evaluate the performance parameters such as Total fuel consumption (TFC), Specific fuel consumption (SFC) and Brake thermal efficiency (BTE). The experiment was …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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THERMAL DISSIPATION SYSTEM APPLIED TO LED DEVICES
Abstract: A thermal dissipation system, based on an aluminum case LED lamp system encapsulated in a PCM device, has been used to reduce LED device temperature, improving thermal performance of the LED unit. Three heating rates have been tested, low (0.6ºC/s), medium (1.3ºC/s) and high (1.8ºC/s). The system has been tested in an experimental prototype at reduced scale, showing a maximum reduction of temperature from 177.5º C to 56º C for …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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A Review on Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design Optimization
Abstract: Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers are extensively used throughout the process industry. The design optimization of S&T Heat Exchanger involves the consideration of many interacting design parameters which can be summarized as Process fluid allocation to shell side or tube side, setting pressure drop design limitation, setting velocity limits, fouling coefficients, selection of type of heat exchanger, layout as per TEMA and number of passes. Different Tube parameters like size, …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 42–53 Read article
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Optimizing Heat Dissipation: Analysis of Air Cooled Fins for Electronic Equipments
Abstract: This paper focuses on the thermal management of electronic components in modern technologies like RADAR electronics, UAV and Drone technologies,Automotive Electronic Components etc. The main objective of this research is to design and develop an efficient heat dissipation system, using fins, for an electronic component with dimensions of 80 x 300 mm, dissipating 30W heat. The process starts by calculating essential parameters for fin design, followed by modeling the fins …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–50 Read article
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Bioinspired Nanocomposite Bone Pins: Fabrication, Evaluation, and Suitability for Orthopedic Implant Applications
Abstract: Bone tissue engineering (BTE) requires scaffolds that mimic bone’s mineral–organic composition, offering mechanical strength, bioactivity, and degradation rates compatible with regeneration. Conventional metallic implants face corrosion and toxic ion release risks, while ceramics like hydroxyapatite (HAp) are bioactive but brittle. This study reports a multifunctional hybrid scaffold combining HAp for osteoconductivity; polycaprolactone (PCL) and collagen for flexibility and biocompatibility with sodium citrate for nanoparticle dispersion, ferrocene (Fc) for catalytic bioactivity; …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 526–540 Read article
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Groundwater Darcy Velocity from underground Temperature: A Focus on the City of Turin (NW Italy)
Abstract: We report on an application of a methodology for inferring water transfer in a shallow aquifer by using analytical models of interpretation of heat transport by advection and conduction in permeable horizons. In this research, we highlight as the statistical interpretation of thermal data is a tool to obtain a quantitative estimation of the horizontal component of the Darcy velocity in a shallow aquifer. This study is based on the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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An Optimize Formulation to Synthesis of size Controlled Hydrophobic Starch Acetate Nanoparticles using Box- Behnken Design
Abstract: The best way to improve the overall performance of native starch is by chemical modification. In recent years, hydrophobically modified starch has attracted considerable attention for the design and manufacture of novel nanoparticulate drug delivery carriers. The purpose of this research was to synthesize hydrophobic starch nanoparticles (NPs) and to optimize process factors through the use of response surface methodology (RSM). The corn starch acetate (CSA) NPs was synthesized using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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An Optimize Formulation to Synthesis of size Controlled Hydrophobic Starch Acetate Nanoparticles using Box-Behnken Design
Abstract: The best way to improve the overall performance of native starch is by chemical modification. In recent years, hydrophobically modified starch has attracted considerable attention for the design and manufacture of novel nanoparticulate drug delivery carriers. The purpose of this research was to synthesize hydrophobic starch nanoparticles (NPs) and to optimize process factors through the use of response surface methodology (RSM). The corn starch acetate (CSA) NPs was synthesized using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–54 Read article