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Effect of Thermal Conditioning - Mechanical Performance of Natural-Synthetic Fiber Hybrid Composites
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of thermal conditioning on the mechanical and thermal properties of banana-glass fibre hybrid composites, focusing on their tensile, flexural, impact strength, and thermal conductivity. Hybrid composites were fabricated with varying banana-to-glass fibre ratios of 70:30, 50:50, and 30:70 using a hand layup technique, followed by thermal conditioning at 60°C, 80°C, and 100°C for a specified duration. Results highlight that the 50:50 composite treated at 80°C …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Exploring the Mechanical Characterization and Microstructural Properties of the Varying Weight % of Nano Boron Carbide (nB4C) Reinforced Al2024 composites using the Vacuum-Assisted Stir Casting Method
Abstract: In this investigation the stir casting technique is utilized to fabricate Al2024-B4C nano composites. The nanoB4C particles used in the reinforcement material have a particle size of 50 nm and variable weight percentages. In Al2024 composites, boron carbide reinforcement is included at weight percentages ranging from 0% to 3%, with a 1% interval between each percentage addition. Following the casting process, the samples were prepared for microstructural and mechanical evaluation …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 394–404 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Glass Fiber Composite on Low Velocity Impacts
Abstract: This research specifically deals with determining the retained tensile strength after loading Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composites following low-velocity impact. The purpose is to determine the degree to which these impacts affect the structural performance and mechanical integrity of GFRP materials. Experimental tests were conducted on glass fiber composite specimens in order to observe variation in tensile strength upon impact. The results indicated significant tensile strength reduction in impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 789–796 Read article
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Variables Influencing the Reinforcing Effect of Organoclay in Polymer Nanocomposites
Abstract: This study examines how several factors affect the mechanical and thermal characteristics, such as tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength, thermal decomposition temperature, and Vicat softening point tests of poly(vinyl chloride)/organoclay nanocomposites. The variables included three different organoclay loading levels, three different screw rotation speeds, and three different plasticizer contents. A co-rotating twin-screw extruder was used to create the poly(vinyl chloride)/organoclay nanocomposite via the melt intercalation process. The properties of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 55–64 Read article
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Multi Objective Optimization of Aluminium (AA6061-SiC-Flyash) Metal Matrix Composites using TOPSIS Method
Abstract: Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) have significant interest due to their superior mechanical properties, including improved strength, hardness, and fracture resistance. This study investigates the optimization of the mechanical and fracture behaviour of casted AA6061-SiC-Fly Ash (FA) MMCs using the TOPSIS method. Silicon carbide(SiC) and fly ash (FA) reinforcements, with different weight percentages of 5%, 10%, and 15% were fabricated through sand casting method. Total 10 combinations of composites are prepared …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 459–469 Read article
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Acalypha Indica Root Fibre in Polymer Composite: Mechanical Characterization
Abstract: The mechanical characteristics of Acalypha Indica root fibre reinforced epoxy resin composites, including tensile strength, tensile modulus, percentage of elongation, flexural strength, and impact strength, were studied. Composites were fabricated using epoxy glue and randomly oriented fibres of 3 mm length in varying weight ratios of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. The hand layup method was followed by compression moulding to construct the composites. The study aimed to determine the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 512–522 Read article
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Arecanut Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of arecanut fiber-reinforced epoxy composites, aiming to evaluate their potential for sustainable industrial applications. Arecanut husk fibers, an agricultural waste product, were selected for their natural abundance and biodegradability. To enhance fiber-matrix bonding, the fibers were chemically treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which effectively removes lignin, hemicellulose, and other impurities, improving surface roughness and interfacial adhesion. The treated fibers were then incorporated into an …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 389–400 Read article
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Development and Assessment of Mechanical Characteristics in Sisal-Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: In many different fields, including tensile strength, reduced thermal expansion, and an amazing strength-to-weight ratio, fiber-reinforced polymer composites are gradually replacing conventional materials. This work mostly addresses the development and evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of epoxy composites improved with glass fibers and sisal. Among the benefits are biodegradability, lower weight, and more specific strength. Sisal polymer composites are included under natural fiber composites. Including sisal strands into glass fiber-reinforced …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 708–719 Read article
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Mechanical Properties Investigation of Green Waste Composite Material
Abstract: Widespread accessibility and abundance of natural fibres are driving forces behind renewed focus on eco-friendly solutions. Researchers have recently begun to focus on natural fibres as reinforcement due to their many advantages over more conventional materials. Natural fibre is an attractive ecological and biodegradable alternative to most common glass fibre, synthetic reinforcement, because of its high specific and low cost mechanical capabilities. India is home to a wealth of untapped …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 28–36 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 Read article
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Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Fibre Reinforced Composites
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of bamboo fibre-reinforced polymer composites (BFRPCs), emphasizing tensile, flexural, and impact properties. The composites were fabricated using an epoxy resin matrix combined with untreated bamboo fibres in varying fibre contents ranging from 25% to 45%, utilizing the hand lay-up method. Among the tested compositions, the composite with 35% bamboo fibre content exhibited the most favorable mechanical characteristics. It achieved the highest tensile strength of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 325–338 Read article
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Experimental Evaluations of the Tensile and Impact Characteristics of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Hybrid Fibers
Abstract: In marine engineering design, polymeric composites reinforced with natural fibers are frequently used. Through hybridization, natural fiber plastic composites' mechanical properties can be improved. Assessing the performance of recycled newspaper fiber (rNF) and rNF/glass fiber (GF) hybrid polypropylene composites is the aim of the current experiment. Using maleic anhydride (MA) as a coupling agent, the effects of GF loading on the impact strength and tensile behavior of composite materials with …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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A Strategy of Nano-Calcite Fillers for Enhancing the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene Polymers
Abstract: Particulate polymer composites have gained popularity because of their many uses. For some, using high loadings to achieve desired attributes without compromising the material's mechanical properties or restricting its processability is desirable. It is possible to use surface active agents to improve characteristics and increase solid loading. Interface characteristics in highly packed particulate composites based on nano-calcite (nano-calcium carbonate) and polypropylene as a binder are the focus of the current …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Effect of hybridization on mechanical Characteristics of hemp,bamboo and jute reinforced epoxy bio composites
Abstract: In the present study, hemp, jute and bamboo fibres have been reinforced with epoxy resin to develop several bio-composites (hemp/epoxy, jute/epoxy, bamboo/epoxy, hemp/jute/epoxy, hemp, bamboo, epoxy and hemp/jute/bamboo/epoxy). Their mechanical characteristics (impact strength, flexural strength, and tensile strength) have been evaluated by conducting standardized ASTM tests on the fabricated bio-composite specimens. Among these, the hybrid epoxy composite reinforced with hemp, jute, and bamboo fibers has exhibited superior tensile and impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 81–91 Read article
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Optimization of FDM 3D Printer Process Parameters For PETG Material Using TOPSIS Technique
Abstract: 3D printing is a quickly evolving process that builds the desired shape by layering on material. In the era of modern production, additive manufacturing has grown in significance due to its user-friendliness. By using this technique, one can produce complex & intricate geometries with much ease when compared to conventional manufacturing. With the increased demand for 3D printing, consideration towards strength quality and other mechanical properties is also increasing progressively. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 601–609 Read article
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Design and Development of Fiber Sandwiched Composite Materials for the Improvement of Mechanical Properties
Abstract: This research paper presents the development and mechanical characterization of fiber sandwiched composite materials (FSCM) to address the increasing demand for high-strength, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant materials in advanced engineering sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and transportation industries. Traditional homogeneous materials such as metals, ceramics, and polymers often fail to provide a balanced combination of properties like high tensile strength, low density, toughness, abrasion resistance, and impact resistance needed for modern …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Mechanical and Sustainable Enhancement of Epoxy Composites using Tamarind Seed Powder
Abstract: The investigation examines how tamarind seed powder affects epoxy-based materials for the development of waste-based useful products. The research examines the mechanical behavior of epoxy resin composites which contain tamarind seed powder in increasing percentages spanning from 10% to 40%. The team utilized the hand layup method to produce the composites which then fulfilled the ASTM guidelines for specimen fabrication for mechanical tests. The study examined fundamental mechanical parameters by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 797–806 Read article
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Enhancing Mechanical Properties by Parameter Optimization in Fiber and Particle Reinforced Composites
Abstract: This research focuses on optimizing the mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid fiber and particle-reinforced composites through systematic parameter optimization using the Taguchi method and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA). Composites were fabricated using varying fiber volume fractions (20%, 30%, and 40%), particle sizes (20 μm, 60 μm, and 100 μm), and curing temperatures (60°C, 80°C, and 100°C) in a 3-factor, 3-level experimental design. Key properties such as tensile strength, impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 75–85 Read article
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Performance and Robustness of Wind Turbine Blades Composed of Recovered Waste Carpet Fiber Polymer Composites
Abstract: Carpets stay in good condition for ten to fifteen years, after which they wear out and are discarded. The large amount of used carpet waste is often dumped in landfills, causing health risks, air pollution, and other environmental problems. To reduce the growth of landfill sites, it is essential to implement recycling measures for carpet waste, protecting the environment by reusing these materials in new products. Carpet are made from …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 53–66 Read article
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Investigation of the independent and combined roles of Gr and ZrO₂ on strengthening behaviour of Al-7075 Composites
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of individual and hybrid reinforcements on the mechanical and microstructural behaviour of Al7075 composite fabricated using the 2-step stir-casting technique. Four compositions were made with the base Al-7075, Al-7075 3 weight % ZrO2, and Al-7075 3 weight % Gr as well as a hybrid composite Al7075 with 3 wt.% Gr, 3 wt.% ZrO2. 2-step stir-casting was used to increase the wettability of the particles, decrease …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1060–1075 Read article