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38 articles for “Two-Dimensional Materials”
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Comparative Analysis of the Structural Integrity and Dimensional Stability of Additively Manufactured Biopolymers vs. Thermoformed PETG: A 1-Year Retrospective Study on Polymer Performance in Orthodontic Applications
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term dimensional accuracy and structural performance of direct 3D-printed biopolymers compared to conventional vacuum-formed Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) composites. The investigation focused on how different polymer processing methods (additive manufacturing vs. thermoforming) influence material thinning and resistance to occlusal stress. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 60 cases (n = 60) of post-orthodontic maintenance. The sample was divided into two cohorts: Group …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 140–146 Read article
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Direct Synthetic Routes of MXenes and Their Application in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRPs) As Supplementary Sizing Layer†
Abstract: Sized carbon fibers with a supplementary sizing layer of MXenes (synthesized via traditional MAX phases), bonded to carbon fibers (CFs) as well as the resin matrix via different kinds of physicochemical (van der Waals force, hydrogen bonding, covalent bonding) interactions enhanced the performance of the resulting carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials. This is because of the strong interface generated due to the appearance of MXene at the interface of …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 07–13 Read article
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Amorphous Carbon Nanotube (ACNT), Two-dimensional Molybdenum Disulfide Nanosheets (MoS2) and Amorphous Carbon Nanotube-MoS2 Nanohybrids: A Brief Theoretical and Practical Analysis
Abstract: Recently, carbon nanotube and MoS2 nanosheets have been showing great interest in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology for its exceptional physical, optical and electronic properties. The synthesis procedure of crystalline carbon nanotube is immensely tough for which researchers are focused on amorphous carbon nanotube. Single layer MoS2 with direct band gap shows better semiconductor behavior such as photoluminescence, makes them more acceptable in optoelectronic applications in comparison with graphene, …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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On the Optimisation of fundamental frequency to determine the Optimal Design of Bracing System for A Three Storey One Bay Two Dimensional Planar Structure
Abstract: Bracing systems are useful to improve the resistance of multi-storey buildings subjected to wind forces acting in lateral direction on the structure. The main focus of this paper is to find the optimal design of the bracing for a three storey one bay two dimensional planar structure. The eigen frequency of the structure is maximized to determine the relative density using a stress based criteria of each element for every …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 55–59 Read article
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Consequence Analysis, Vulnerability Mapping and Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis for a Better Disaster Management in and Around Chemical Industrial Areas
Abstract: Chemical industries are prone to hazards like fire, explosion and toxic gas releases. Qualitative and quantitative hazard analyses are essential for the identification and quantification of the hazards associated with chemical industries. This study presents the results of a consequence analysis carried out to assess the damage potential of the hazardous material storages in an industrial area of central Kerala, India. These results are used for the estimation of individual …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Current Developments In 4D Printing Technology
Abstract: The perception of four-dimensional (4D) printing expertise was prompted through the time dimension inclusion in three-dimensional (3D) printing. Many other industries, including engineering, health, and the arts, have revealed a great deal of attention it. Recently, innovations in bioscience have been established that can be implemented using 4D printing. The ability to integrate time with situational variations has many benefits, but perceptibility and adaptability are merely two. Smart material, stimulus, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 108–120 Read article
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Fluid Flow Analysis and Flow Path Optimization of a Centrifugal Fuel Injector for a Turboshaft Aero Engine
Abstract: The present work of optimization is made for specific dimensions of a rotary fuel injector used in two of the high-performance defense helicopter’s gas turbine engines, presently. The need for doing this study is to meet the thermal design requirements of limiting the combustion chamber temperatures to an optimum designed value which heavily depends on finely divided homogeneous droplet sizes, the SMD (Sauter Mean Diameter) of the fuel that is …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Data Maneuvering Identification
Abstract: Copy-move forgery detection (CMFD) is unquestionably one of the most active research areas in the field of blind image forensics. Most existing algorithms rely on block and key-point strategies, either separately or jointly. Recent applications of deep convolutional neural network (CNN) techniques include image forensics, image hashing retrieval, and picture classification. These techniques have outperformed more conventional techniques in many areas. In this study, a brand-new convolutional neural network based …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 99–104 Read article
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Solidification of Brass Casting in Green Sand Mould: A Numerical and Experimental Study
Abstract: Casting which is also known as founding, is one of the earliest metal shaping methods. It means the pouring of molten metal into the refractory mould then allowing it to solidify. After solidification removing of part from the mould either by breaking the mould or ejecting the mould part. Present study has been focused on solidification of brass in green sand mould formulation. Two-dimensional heat conduction equation in cartesian co-ordinate …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Hydrogel as a Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Hydrogels are hydrophilic three-dimensional, polymeric networks system. Hydrogel are hydrophilic system and capable of absorbing large amounts of aqueous solvent. It behaves like a semisolid system and generally follow non-Newtonian property. Hydrogel provide easy application, good spreadibility, non-grease, non-staining properly etc. Moreover, hydrogels can be converted to variety of forms apart depending upon the requirement including Newtonian and non-Newtonian slabs, microparticles, nanoparticles, topical gel, films etc. Hydrogels are commonly used …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Numerical Formulation of Solidification of Aluminum Casting in 2-D Green Sand Mould
Abstract: Unsteady numerical simulation of steady state and unsteady state conduction heat transfer has been done for solidification of pure Aluminium in green sand mould. As during the solidification heat transfer by conduction will dominate over convection and radiation. Heat conduction equation in two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate governs the problem. Convective boundary condition has been considered at the interface of the casting part and mould cavity. Heat conduction equation in unsteady state …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Efficient Two-dimensional Based Perovskite Solar Cell by Changing the Hole Transporting Layer
Abstract: In the designing of Photo Solar Cell (PSC) the choice of suitable electron transport layer (ETL)/ absorber layer / hole transport layer (HTL) with optimal thickness is very important. In the present device configuration of perovskite solar cell is TCO/ electron transport layer (TiO2)/ absorber layer (CH3NH3PbI3)/ hole transport layer (MoTe2/MoSe2/MoS2)/ metal back contact (Au). In the suggested device Hole transport layer was changed one by one with the MoTe2, …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Mass Transfer Process between The Fluid Flow and An Active Cylinder In Cross Flow
Abstract: This paper presents a theoretical and numerical analysis applies to a cylinder in cross flow that is large in comparison with the inert particles, so that the bed may be treated as a continuum. Fluid flow in the packed bed around the cylinder in cross flow was assumed to follow Darcy’s law and the partial differential equation (PDE), resulting from a differential material balance on the solute, was analysed numerically …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Fabrication and Testing of Physical Behavior of Coconut Shell Micro Particulate and Walnut Shell Micro Particulate Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Enhancing the physical characteristics of high-performance materials is largely dependent on the reinforcement of polymers by microparticles. The physical behavior of polyester composites containing coconut and walnut shell microparticles was thus investigated in order to create an engineering material for industrial use. Most researchers investigated the flammability test of fiber bio-composites only. There is a possibility that two particular polymers embedded in a thermoset polymer matrix could provide the lowest …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 592–603 Read article
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Uttarabasti in Female Infertility: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Safety Profile
Abstract: Background: Uttarabasti (UB) is a specialized Panchakarma procedure involving intrauterine instillation of medicated Sneha, classically indicated in Yonivyapad and Vandhyatwa. It facilitates targeted local drug delivery, bypassing gastrointestinal metabolism and enabling direct therapeutic action at the uterine level. In Ayurvedic understanding, UB achieves Garbhashaya Shuddhi and Apana Vata Anulomana — the two primary pathological corrections considered essential in Vandhyatwa. Infertility affects an estimated 10–15% of couples globally, with a substantial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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The Onset of Rayleigh-Bénard-Marangoni Convection in a Ferromagnetic Fluid Layer
Abstract: This study examined the implications of magnetic boundary conditions, which are vertical in nature, on buoyancy and surface tension–driven ferrothermal convection (FTC) in a ferrofluid layer. While the upper surface is stress-free and susceptible to general thermal boundary issues, the bottom surface is stiff and insulating against temperature changes. The eigenvalue issue is solved analytically using the regular perturbation method and numerically using the Galerkin technique. According to analysis, raising …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Multi-Pass Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers: Integrating Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials via CFD Parametric Study and Experimental Validation
Abstract: Metallic materials such as steel and copper have traditionally dominated heat exchanger manufacturing because of their excellent thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and long-established industrial reliability. However, their high weight, susceptibility to corrosion in aggressive operating environments, and inability to provide tunable thermal properties have motivated interest in alternative materials for next-generation thermal systems. Thermally conductive polymer composites reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), boron nitride (BN), and carbon-based fillers offer an …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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From Differential Equations to Data Science: A Survey on Analytical Methods in Contemporary Problems
Abstract: The integration of differential equations and data science methods represents a dynamic and evolving approach to solving contemporary challenges across a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, physics, biology, economics, and finance. Differential equations have long served as fundamental tools for modeling continuous systems and processes, offering powerful insights into the behavior of natural and man-made phenomena. For example, they describe how heat diffuses through materials, how populations grow in …
Published in Recent Trends in Mathematics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article