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Influence of Polymer Additives on Physical Properties of Asphalt Concrete under Marshal, Flexure and Compressive Stresses
Abstract: AbstractThe polymer modified asphalt cement is used today to reduce early pavement distress and extend service life by enhancing adhesion, cohesion, and elasticity. This work studies the impact of polymer additives (SBS, LDPE, and rubber) to asphalt cement on the physical properties of asphalt concrete subjected to compression and flexure stresses, and Marshal volumetric properties. Asphalt concrete cylindrical specimens of 101.6 mm diameter and 127 mm height for compressive strength …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Model Optimisation of Waterflood and Low Salinity Brine Injection to Enhance Gas Condensate Recovery – A Case Study of A Rich Gas Condensate Sandstone Reservoir in The Offshore Tano Basin of Ghana
Abstract: To enhance production of entrapped condensate in gas-condensate reservoirs without delay in produced gas sales, this study looked at the impact of waterflood and low saline brine injection on an offshore gascondensate reservoir in the Tano Basin, Ghana, West-Africa. The injector well placements, rate, and pressure were optimised using three optimisers (Differential Evolution, Particle Swarm Optimisation, Design Exploration and Controlled Evolution). Condensate and gas recovery increased by 30.3% (from 19.1% …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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Parametric Study of Fused Deposition Modelling Process During Fabrication of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Based Injection Molding Die
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to dictate an optimum process parameter during the fabrication of additively manufactured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) based injection mold using fused deposition modelling methodology based additive manufacturing process and to assess the quality of the infection mold by analyzing the surface roughness of the injection mold, and the time taken in the manufacturing of the mold. The ABS PRO+ filament is used in manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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Performance, Combustion and Emission analysis of Sunflower oil based Biodiesel using Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II
Abstract: Biodiesel is used as alternate fuel of I. C. Engines for so many years. It is obtained from various edible and non-edible oils including waste cooking oils through trans-esterification process in the presence of catalyst. The suitable amount of biodiesel mix with commercial diesel can be used to run the compression ignition engines. The optimum combination of engine input parameters is the challenging task as required by the design engineer …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Injection Parameters Setting in High-Pressure Die Casting
Abstract: The advancement of science and processing technology is highly essential for the development of human civilization for a better life. Mass production leads to the availability of goods at a lesser price. Aluminium die-cast components are widely used in the automobile, aerospace, and consumer goods market. Proper process parameters are required to produce components with minimum rejections and scrap. This paper studies optimum injection parameters to produce components without defects. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 135–142 Read article
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Super Ni 718 Machinability Investigation on Electrical Discharge Machining Using Hybrid Al 7(075+178) Electrode Under Abrasive Assisted Dielectric
Abstract: As aluminum alloy is the lightest metal and has the best mechanical qualities among metal, it has proven to be a perfect choice for strututal industry, particularly in the aerospace sector.7xxx alloys from the Al alloy family are widely used in aviation constructions due to their outstanding processing, welding efficiency, great specific strength & stiffness, and high toughness. The two aluminum alloys that are most frequently used in airplane structures …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Comparison of High and Low Temperature Properties of Dual Modified Asphalt Binders with Polyphosphoric Acid and Polymer Modified Bitumen using Rheological Tests
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to investigate the properties of asphalt binder mixtures at both high and low temperatures. To achieve this, two types of admixtures were selected and combined, resulting in a technology known as dual modified asphalt binders. Extreme temperatures during summer and winter can lead to significant issues such as cracking and rutting in asphalt binder pavement. In order to address these problems, a comprehensive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Tensile Properties of The Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite
Abstract: In this study, the effect of alkali treatment on the tensile strength of the hibiscus fiber, gongura fiber, and treated madar fiber-reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) is studied. The Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution is utilized for madar fiber treatment. The traditional hand layup methodology was used for fabrication. The influence of tensile property control variables such as duration of fiber treatment, concentration of NaOH for treatment, and proportion of fiber …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Green Renewable Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Embedded in a Polymer-Enzyme Composite for Wastewater Treatment in Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract: Effective wastewater treatment through green and sustainable approach is one of the primaries concerning issue of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to resolve water scarcity. KSA has witnessed massive industrial development over the last four decades alongwith majorly generate wastewater pollution. Therefore, sustainable wastewater treatment is among primary research goal of KSA and current study is also targeted in this direction. Henceforth, The objective of the present study is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 297–305 Read article
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Red Earth Development of a Soil-Based Composite Using Bagasse Ash and Lime: Effects on Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Red Earth
Abstract: The concept of sustainable soil composites (SSC) emerges through blending red earth with bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical properties and enable productive reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth functions as the matrix, BA acts as a fine pozzolanic microfiller, and lime serves as the chemical binder. BA content ranges from 0% to 60%, with 10% identified as optimal; subsequent lime additions from 1% to 5% evaluate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1147–1158 Read article
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Injection Pressure Optimization for Non-edible Biodiesel Blends in CRDI Engines: A Comparative Study
Abstract: The growing demand for clean and sustainable energy has increased interest in biodiesel produced from non-edible oil sources. These fuels are renewable, biodegradable, and do not compete with food resources. However, the effective use of biodiesel blends in modern diesel engines requires proper control of fuel injection parameters, particularly injection pressure. In common rail direct injection (CRDI) engines, injection pressure strongly influences spray formation, air–fuel mixing, combustion behaviour, and exhaust …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Bioscouring And Anionization of Waste Cotton Fabric for Efficient Removal of Malachite Green Dye
Abstract: Adsorption is an efficient method for dye removal but the high cost of adsorbents limits its use, emphasizing the need for sustainable, low-cost alternatives. This study explores the usage of modified cotton fabric for the treatment of malachite green (cationic dye) from wastewater. Cellulase extracted from Raphanus sativus and Daucus carota were evaluated for bioscouring potential which was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Further, cotton fabric was chemically modified using …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 53–68 Read article
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Mechanical and Functional Performance of PET–Kenaf Fiber Hybrid Composites for Domestic Household Applications
Abstract: This research presents a hybrid composite of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Kenaf fibers for sustainable household applications. Polyethylene terephthalate from consumer bottles was reinforced with Kenaf fibers at volume fractions of 10–30% and composites were created through compression molding. Mechanical characterization involved tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness testing where appropriate and was standardized according to ASTM standards, while their interfacial interactions were characterized by imaging through SEM. Linear and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1482–1498 Read article
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Optimized Utilization of Kota Stone Slurry Waste in Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer Mortar: A Taguchi-Driven Approach
Abstract: The large-scale generation of stone-processing wastes presents a critical sustainability challenge and an opportunity for value-added reuse in construction materials. This study develops a high-performance fly ash geopolymer mortar by partially replacing Class F fly ash with Kota stone slurry waste (KSSW) and optimizing the key mix parameters using a Taguchi design framework. Five governing factors—binder replacement level, NaOH molarity, sodium silicate–to–sodium hydroxide ratio (SS/SH), curing temperature, and alkaline solution-to-binder …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 426–445 Read article
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Determining Fertility Status of soil at Different land uses at Koka Watershed Tembaro Woreda, Central Ethiopian
Abstract: The study was conducted in Central Ethiopia, Tembaro Woreda, for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, at Bohe and Bachira Kebeles within the Omo River Basin in the Koka watershed. The objectives of this study were to determine the fertility status of different land uses at the study sites. The study results indicate that soil at the study site ranges from moderately acidic to slightly acidic, with low to moderate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Dynamic Analysis of Honeycomb Sandwich Laminated Composite Plate using ANSYS
Abstract: A structural sandwich is a peculiar form of a laminated composite comprising of a combination of distinct materials which are bonded together to use effectively the properties of each separate component to the structural advantage of the whole assembly. Two thin, rigid and quite strong faces in the framework are partitioned by a thick, light and weaker core. The faces are attached adhesively to the core to ensure effective load …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Simulation of Propeller Shaft for Composite Material
Abstract: Composites are today widely used to design the automobile components as they have outstanding specific stiffness and strength properties. Weight reduction can be primarily achieved by the introduction of better material. The conventional system uses metallic shaft, has inherent limitations like heavy weight, corrosion, flexibility problems, vibrations, which magnifies with increase in shaft diameter. Advanced composite materials offer the potential to improve propulsion shafting, by reducing weight, bearing loads, alignment …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 16–31 Read article
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Development of Software Packages for Computer Aided Design and Performance Analysis of Industrial Fractional Distillation Equipment
Abstract: This paper deals with improved CAD software packages that have been developed with the objective of improvising the existing conservative design of fractional distillation equipment. Since fractional distillation is extensively employed in petroleum refineries, distilleries and in a large number of chemical process industries, accurate design and optimised performance of these equipments are detrimental to the overall economy of these industries. Further, the efficient performance of the fractionators are dependent …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 15–41 Read article
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An Investigation of Binders for the Production of Biomass Briquettes from Sawdust and Cow Dung Admixture
Abstract: This study explored an investigation on the effect of binders for the production of biomass briquette from saw dust and cow dung admixture for domestic cooking applications. The materials used to investigate the study were sawdust and cow dung was treated, and the sawdust was grind and screened using sieve mesh size into particle size of 2mm. The biomass briquettes were produced by mixing sawdust and cow dung within the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Filler Slab Using Self-Compacting Concrete
Abstract: Present-day self-compacting concrete is classified as an advanced construction material. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is an innovative concrete that does not require vibration for placing and compaction. It can flow under its weight, completely filling formwork and achieving full compaction, even in the presence of congested reinforcement. The hardened concrete is dense, homogeneous and has the same engineering properties and durability as traditional vibrated concrete. An important improvement of health and …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 15–24 Read article