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Investigation on bi-layer knitted fabric produced using recycled polyester and banana fiber for improved moisture and thermal comfort properties
Abstract: This research investigates thermal comfort characteristics of bi-layer knitted fabrics made of banana fibers and recycled polyester (rPET). The main aim is to maximize thermal comfort of textile products by taking advantage of the distinctive characteristics of these two varieties of eco-friendly materials. Recycled polyester and banana fibers were combined to make the bi-layer knitted materials, which is produced as separate inner and outer layers to maximize performance. The features …
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Investigation on bi-layer knitted fabric produced using recycled polyester and banana fiber for improved moisture and thermal comfort properties
Abstract: This research investigates thermal comfort characteristics of bi-layer knitted fabrics made of banana fibers and recycled polyester (rPET). The main aim is to maximize thermal comfort of textile products by taking advantage of the distinctive characteristics of these two varieties of eco-friendly materials. Recycled polyester and banana fibers were combined to make the bi-layer knitted materials, which is produced as separate inner and outer layers to maximize performance. The features …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Innovative Synthesis Techniques and Comprehensive Mechanical Characterization of Biopolymer-Based Composites for Advanced Applications in Biochemistry and Materials Sciences
Abstract: Biopolymer-based composites have gotten a lot of attention lately because they could be used in biology and materials science in interesting ways. The main goal of this study is to come up with new ways to make composites and then fully characterize their material properties so that they can be used in more advanced ways. During the production step, a new method is used that combines green chemistry ideas with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 119–136 Read article
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Recent Advances in Polymer Analysis and Characterization Techniques for High-Performance Materials
Abstract: Polymers play a vital role in various fields, from biomedical engineering to energy storage. Developing high-performance polymers requires a deep understanding of their structure, properties, and behavior. This review paper delves into recent advancements in polymer analysis and characterization techniques. This paper is a comprehensive bibliometric analysis which investigates the research landscape of geopolymer concrete incorporating construction and demolition waste (CDW) by analyzing 389 publications from the Web of Science …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 76–93 Read article
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Effect of Surface Modification on Properties of Kevlar/Epoxy Polymer Composites
Abstract: In this study, a high-performance Kevlar/epoxy polymer composite was prepared using a hand lay-up technique. The Kevlar fiber was treated with calcium chloride/ethanol solution (CaCl2/EtOH) to enhance the interfacial interaction between the fiber and the epoxy matrix. The optimization of fiber surface treatment and fiber content for the best tensile strength (TS) of Kevlar/epoxy polymer composite was achieved using Box-Behnken design (BBD) through response surface methodology (RSM). Three parameters: CaCl2 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Development of Bio-Based Polymer Composites for Sustainable Construction Materials
Abstract: The demand for eco-friendly sustainable construction materials has gained significant interest in the development of bio-based polymer composites as ecologically suitable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based polymer composites. The environmental problems associated with non-biodegradable, high-carbon-footprint polymer composites make their more bio-based counterparts an attractive option that offers both environmental and structural benefits. To evaluate environmental impact and industrial feasibility, a comprehensive life cycle assessment was performed. The methodology adopts optimized bio-based …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 194–208 Read article
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Properties of Biodegradable Films based on Pectin, Mango Kernel Flour and Unrefined Palm Oil
Abstract: This study allowed to develop biodegradable films based on pectin, incorporating mango kernel flour and unrefined palm oil, whose physical and mechanical properties were investigated. Results highlighted the feasibility of developing of these composite films. The film properties showed variability in color, physical, barrier and mechanical properties, depending to concentration of ingredients. Biodegradable films obtained are homogeneous, non-cracked, uniform, and color is mainly orange. Opacity of films increased with the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 52–62 Read article
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Mechanical Characterization of Green Composite Brake Pads Reinforced with Coconut Shell Waste
Abstract: In the present work, coconut shell powder proposed as a replacement material for the eco-friendly brake linings. The composites for brake pad were developed with other sizes of the coconut shell particles, namely (200 µm, 300 µm, 400 µm and 500 µm) The developed samples were evaluated for morphological, mechanical, physical and worability properties. The SEM micrograph proved that the coconut shell particulates are well dispersed in the composite everywhere …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1636–1648 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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Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Advanced Composites: Mechanical Properties and Performance Evaluation
Abstract: Fabrication of large-scale and geometrically complex polymer-based advanced composites via fused deposition modelling (FDM) has been shown to be a promising technology for the production of such materials, however there are challenges in using short carbon fibre-reinforced polylactic acid (CF-PLA) which include obtaining high mechanical performance and maintaining dimensional accuracy with dynamic robot motion and complex interactions occurring between process parameters. The conventional approaches are mostly static feed rates or …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1326–1335 Read article
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Recyclable Vitrimer-Matrix Carbon Fibre Composites for Aerostructures: Reprocessing Efficiency and Retention of Mechanical Performance
Abstract: To begin, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) have become an important part of the structural loading in many modern aircraft; however, due to their permanent cross-linking in thermosets, they cannot easily be restored after being retired. Vitrimers have been proposed as a solution since their Covalent Adaptable Networks (CANs), rearranged by associative exchange, may be reshaped, welded, repaired or dissolved without damaging the CFRP fibers. This paper reviews whether the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Cyber Security Evaluation for a Petroleum Refinery Using Attack Tree Methodology and Economic Indexes
Abstract: Information Technology (IT) is vital and valuable to our society. An important type of IT system is Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The most common misconception regarding the security of SCADA was that this network was electronically isolated from other networks and hence attackers could not access them. Over the years SCADA systems have become incorporated with other IT systems, which has made them becoming increasingly vulnerable to …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering Read article
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Description & Prevention of Omicron
Abstract: November 9, 2021, Botswana becomes the first country to recognise it (Nov 11 2021). The new variant (B.1.529) has been represented in 77 countries. Omicron presents 32 changes in spike protein Scribd, restricting the point of interaction with the ACE2 receptor protein. Computational shows and components’ recreation has been applied to investigate the collaboration between the SARS-CoV-2 RBD and the ACE2 receptor. The receptor-binding domain (RBD), which more barely joins …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy Read article
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Effect of Particle Size of Sand on the Interface Shear Behavior of Sand and Non-woven Geotextile
Abstract: Soil-geosynthetic interface is the weakest zone for shear failure. It is influenced by size, shape, density and water content of sand. It is also influenced by the properties of geosynthetic such as texture and structure. This paper explores the influence of the size of sand on the behavior of sand-geotextile interface. Three types of sands namely coarse, medium and fine sand and non-woven geotextile were used in this study. Several …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Read article
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Design and Analysis of S-Glass Heat Exchanger
Abstract: This research work focuses on the composite material named S-Glass fibre Heat Exchanger, since the existing designs of heat exchangers are generally made up of metals which produce a critical amount of heat loss to the surrounding from the shell. These are also less corrosive resistant, have low life and high weight. To overcome these drawbacks, use of composite materials has become essential. There is a need to redesign it …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications Read article
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Tools and Techniques of Green Manufacturing and FMS for Advanced Automation
Abstract: Industrialization has become a thriving key concern in the present serious world. The organizations are endeavoring hard to continue to survive for themselves. Henceforth are giving better products with quality, customer satisfaction and benefits and are improving their assembling activities in the present remarkable worldwide rivalry. On the other hand, the assembling area devours parcel of energy and different assets leading to discharge of enormous measures of ozone harming substances …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology Read article
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Analysis of Crashworthiness of a Saloon Car Fitted with CNG Cylinder
Abstract: There is an increase in demand for compressed natural gas vehicles in India. Due to the high gasoline prices and lack of electric vehicle infrastructure in India, compressed natural gas vehicles are the only feasible option. This research work focuses on the crashworthiness of a saloon car fitted with a compressed natural gas cylinder under rear-collision conditions. Four different candidate materials of the same thickness are chosen for the cylinder …
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Numerical Studies on Deep Drawability of the Aluminium Alloy, AA6082 and Parameters Affecting It
Abstract: Deep drawing is a metal forming operation used for manufacturing sheet-metal components for application in the automobile, aerospace, and packaging industries. The objective of the present work was to study the various parameters influencing the drawability of AA6082. The deep-drawing process was modeled and simulated in Ls-Dyna Pre-Post(R) V4.6.17 software. The tensile test was performed according to the ASTM-E8M standard on AA6082-T6 material and subsequently annealed to attain higher ductility. …
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Distinctive Approaches for Improving the Aqueous Solubility of BCS Class II Drugs
Abstract: The most difficult feature of many novel chemical entities is their solubility behaviour, as 60 percent of new promising products suffer solubility limitations. This is the most common reason for novel medicine compounds failing to reach the market or performing to their full potential. The proportion of the aqueous phase when the solution is in equilibrium with the pure substance in its normal phase is referred to as aqueous solubility. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 52–56 Read article
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Utilization Waste Products as Reinforcement in Development of Composite Material: A Review
Abstract: In the modern world, businesses are responsible for producing a diverse range of waste products. Rice husks and eggshells are two examples of wastes that fall into this category. Both of these types of garbage are responsible for contributing to pollution in a variety of distinct ways. Eggshell, which is a common consequence of industrial operations, is one of the most significant contributors to the contamination of soil. This is …
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