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Machinability of Metal Matrix Composites using Wire Electric Discharge Machining: A Review
Abstract: Metal Matrix composites [MMCs] are increasingly being applied in the automotive and aerospace industries as high-performance substitutes for traditional materials. Due to these properties, namely, high strength-to-weight ratio, outstanding fracture toughness, and low density, a vast array of uses is feasible. We can control the properties of MMCs directionally as well, which makes them the perfect choice for military uses and marine and sports equipment. The machining of MMCs plays …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 303–311 Read article
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Novel Catalytic Strategies for Reducing Residual Stresses and Improving Surface Quality in Machined Ceramic Materials
Abstract: To prepare for material cutting and utilize utility-specific edges, it’s crucial to understand the inherent brittleness of ceramics. This brittleness limits the forming methods available and hinders achieving dimensional accuracy and precision through conventional machining techniques. The fabrication of composite materials is becoming increasingly significant, particularly in technical fields like the automotive industry, where they are used to manufacture engine connecting rods, propeller shafts, brake discs, and more. The machining …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Driver Drowsiness Detection System
Abstract: One of the main causes of road accidents worldwide in recent years is driver fatigue. Assessing a driver's mood, or how sleepy they are, is a clear approach to gauge their level of exhaustion. Therefore, detecting driver fatigue is very important to save lives and property. The creation of a prototype drowsiness detection system is the aim of this research. The system operates in real time, continuously capturing images and …
Published in International Journal of Optical Innovations & Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Effect of machining parameters on the tool wear in drilling of 3D PF C/C composite
Abstract: Carbon–carbon (C/C) composites are broadly used in aerospace, defence, shipbuilding, chemical, and nuclear industries owing to their high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios. However, they are brittle, anisotropic and non-homogeneous in nature, making them difficult to machine. Incorrect machining parameters can cause defects such as burrs, delamination, and fibre bundles pullout. This paper aims to study the hole surface and tool wear during drilling of 3D pierced fabric (PF) carbon-carbon (C/C) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 269–281 Read article
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Quality of Surface and Ground Water Around Machenahalli Indutrial Estate Between Bhadravathi and Shimoga Cities, Karnataka, India
Abstract: This study is done to analyse the physic-chemical properties of surface and ground water around Machenahalli industrial area. About seven surface water and nine ground water samples were collected and analysed for physico-chemical parameters like pH, EC (Electrical conductivity), Ca, TH, Mg, Na, K2O, SO4, CO3, HCO3 Cl and TDS (Total dissolve solid). And these results were compared with the drinking water standards of ISI (2003) and WHO (2004).For the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Infrared Spectroscopic Studies on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Composites
Abstract: AbstractFourier Transformed Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopic analysis is an effective technique to captures the response of the molecular motions such as stretching, bending and torsional vibrations of materials. In this study, FTIR analysis has been done on two different grades of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) C100 and NC7000. NC7000 grade MWCNT has a higher degree of crystalinity and shows 60% higher absorbance in the wavelength range of 600-3600 cm-1. These two …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Maximum Power Point Tracking of a Variable Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based Wind Energy Conversion System
Abstract: Wind turbines produce maximum power at the optimal tip-speed ratio. Fixed speed wind turbines are inefficient because the turbine blades rotate at a specific mechanical speed irrespective of the prevailing wind speed. The system is therefore, not able to extract the maximum possible amount of power. In this work, a maximum power point tracking scheme for a variable-speed permanent magnet synchronous generator based wind energy conversion system is implemented in …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 35–51 Read article
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Optimizing the Ratio of Number of Tubes in PCNTFET to NCNTFET for Digital Circuits
Abstract: AbstractCarbon nanotube Field Effect Transistors (CNTFET) offer various benefits as compared to other FETs. Many circuits can be constructed using PCNTFETs (P-type CNTFET) and NCNTFETs (N-type CNTFET) similar to the PMOS and NMOS of the CMOS technology. The CNTFETs employ carbon nanotubes in the channel of the device to provide a path for the ballistic conduction of electrons. The different ratios of number of tubes in channel of the PCNTFET …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–40 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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Synthesis of Biodiesel with Methanol Recovery in Reactive Distillation
Abstract: In the present study, biodiesel was synthesized from waste vegetable oil, methanol and catalyst. The present work investigates the use of reactive distillation for continuous production and separation of biodiesel with recovery of excess methanol as top product of acceptable purity. In order to determine the best conditions for biodiesel production by reactive distillation, process parameters such as molar ratio of oil to alcohol, reaction temperature, catalyst concentration (0.5–1.5 wt …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Alcid Bamboo
Abstract: AbstractNatural bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, with maturity cycle of 3–4 year, thus making highly attractive natural renewable resource compared to hardwood. This bamboo can replace timber in many applications, but their mechanical property differs with species, age, climatic factor, moisture content and different height of culm. Due to this the natural bamboo can be replaced by synthetic one which are man-made and also known as engineered …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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A Review on Horizontal Axis Golden Spiral Fluid Turbine
Abstract: The paper describes the more easy design of a turbine. The use of golden ratio for an effective aerodynamic shape allows the turbine to be more efficiently at congregation of the energy for its applications. The shape of the blades and the smaller radius minimize the drag while still collecting the kinetic energy efficiently. The Advantage of this type of turbine is that it can withstand higher forces and generate …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Developing Design Charts for Lateral Loads in High Seismic and High Wind Zone of Bangladesh According to BNBC 2020
Abstract: This study investigated seismic base shear and wind base shear for typical residential building of different story according to newly adopted BNBC 2020, which is a regional modification of ASCE 7-05. For the study we considered six building of different height and lateral load resisting system situated in high seismic and high wind zone, Chattogram, Bangladesh. For this reason, three-dimensional building model was prepared using ETABS V.18 with loading provisions …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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AI-Assisted Optimization of Supersonic Airfoil Shapes Using CFD Coupling
Abstract: This paper presents a novel framework for optimizing supersonic airfoil geometries through integrated artificial intelligence and computational fluid dynamics coupling. Traditional gradient-based optimization methods for high-speed aerodynamic shapes suffer from computational expense and convergence difficulties in non-convex design spaces. The proposed methodology employs a deep neural network surrogate model trained on high-fidelity Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes solutions to approximate aerodynamic performance metrics across the design space. A hybrid particle swarm-genetic algorithm searches …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Link Between Gallstone Disease and Thyroid Disorder: A Hospital-based Study
Abstract: Introduction: Gallbladder disease is a frequent problem in developed countries, representing a major health problem. The most prevalent biliary pathology is gallstones. Gallstones can be single or numerous, big or small, and radio-opaque if they contain calcium salts. For the majority of people, gallstones will stay lifelong asymptomatic. Unknown factors lead some people to develop a symptomatic stage. Materials and Methods: The study was done in Srinagar, India, from December …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Development and Characterization of Bottom Ash–Fly Ash–GGBS-Based Geopolymer Composites for Sustainable Applications
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has spotlighted geopolymer concrete (GPC) as an environmentally viable substitute for conventional cement-based systems. This study presents an innovative dual-waste valorization approach, integrating pulverized bottom ash (BA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as binders while replacing sodium silicate (Na₂SiO₃) in the alkaline activator with treated textile effluent. Unlike prior works that focus solely on solid waste incorporation, this research pioneers the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Effect of Silicon Carbide Filler on Mechanical and Damping Behavior of Basalt/Stainless Steel Hybrid Laminated Composites
Abstract: This study consolidates three experimental investigations on hybrid laminated composites reinforced with basalt fibre, stainless steel (SS) wire mesh, and silicon carbide (SiC) filler using vacuum infusion moulding. Three laminates were fabricated with filler variations of 0%, 1.5%, and 3% by weight of matrix material, maintaining a stacking sequence of [0B/0W/45B/0W/0B/45W]s with a thickness of 4–5 mm. The first investigation focused on impact strength. Drop-weight impact testing revealed a steady …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 367–385 Read article
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Buckling Assessment of Concrete Column, RCC Column and Concrete Column Strengthened by CFRP with Different Slenderness Ratio.
Abstract: Using finite element modeling, this study presents a buckling analysis and total deformation assessment of a concrete column, a column made of reinforced cement concrete (RCC), and a concrete column enhanced with Carbon Fiber-reinforced Polymer (CFRP) laminates (FEM). Utilizing the ansys18.1 software, a comprehensive analysis is carried out for columns that have a variety of slenderness ratios to arrive at a more accurate performance estimation. Because they can support the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. S11–S22 Read article
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Data Transmission Through Li-fi Technology by Using Nano Arduino
Abstract: The need for wireless technology that employs Radio Frequency (RF) is increasing dramatically in today's world. These resources will soon become overloaded because of the RF spectrum's constrained bandwidth. Using the visible light spectrum is one way to address the radio frequency spectrum issue. A research area called Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi) makes advantage of the Visible Light Communication visible light band (VLC). This article describes the VLC investigation, the design process, …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Development of Multilayer Metallic Coatings with Graded Interfaces for Enhanced Wear and Fatigue Resistance in Aerospace Components
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the development and characterization of multilayer metallic coating systems with compositionally graded interfaces, specifically engineered to enhance wear and fatigue resistance in aerospace structural and rotating components. Four coating architectures were systematically designed: (i) CrN/TiAlN bilayer, (ii) TiN/TiAlN/TiAlSiN gradient trilayer, (iii) CrAlN/AlCrN nanolaminate, and (iv) a novel five-layer CrN–TiN–TiAlN–AlCrN–TiAlSiN functionally graded system (FGS). Coatings were deposited via high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 50–67 Read article