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Exploring The Performance Dynamics of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymers: Mechanical and Viscoelastic Insights
Abstract: Basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites are gaining significant attention as sustainable alternatives to traditional reinforcement materials due to their superior mechanical performance, thermal stability, and eco-friendliness. This study examines the tensile, flexural, impact, and viscoelastic properties of BFRP composites fabricated via vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) using varying fibre volume fractions (20%, 30%, and 40%) and fibre orientations (unidirectional and bidirectional). The results reveal that composites with 40% fibre …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Mechanical Property Assessment of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Composites Through Experimental Research
Abstract: Natural fibre reinforced composites are gradually taking the place of synthetic fibre composites due to its inexpensive cost, low density, and ease of supply. Furthermore, the addition of some waste materials to composites has remarkable properties that are attracting interest from a wide range of technical domains. Fibre reinforced with glass, carbon, and jute were used to generate hybrid composites. As a filler, different amounts of eggshell powder were mixed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 244–251 Read article
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Extraction Properties of Mangifera indica Seed Kernels: A Comprehensive Analysis of Their Industrial Potential
Abstract: Mango (Mangifera indica) is widely regarded as one of the world's finest fruits, with a rich nutritional profile, including fiber, riboflavin, carotene, and ascorbic acid. Among its lesser-known components, the mango seed kernel offers significant nutritional and industrial value. Mango kernels are composed of protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, and ash, and contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, phytosterols, and tocopherols. The fat extracted from mango seed kernels has shown …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Sustainable, Low-Cost, Biomass-Derived Carbon Films from Hevea Brasiliensis (Rubber) Wood for Environmentally Friendly Gas Sensors with Enhanced Selectivity and Sensitivity to Polar Vapors and Hazardous Gases
Abstract: Hevea brasiliensis (rubber) wood sawdust was utilized to fabricate carbon gas sensors for detecting 1000 ppm of ethanol, methanol, acetone, carbon dioxide, and ammonia gases. The carbon particles were prepared by phosphoric acid impregnation followed by thermal activation and then fabricated into films on conductive and non-conductive substrates using the doctor blade method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed distinct graphitic features with peaks at the (002) and (100) planes, indicating …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Heat Transfer Performance of ZnO- Ethylene Glycol- Water Nanofluid Using Thermal Lens Technique
Abstract: Nanofluids are engineered fluids used in advanced electronic systems for thermal management. Fluids with dispersed nanoparticles have exhibited remarkable thermal properties. Ethylene glycol (EG) and water mixtures are widely used in many industrial areas. This study investigates the synthesis and heat transfer performance of ZnO-EG, ZnO-water, and ZnO-EG-water nanofluids using a dual-beam thermal lens technique. ZnO is a widely used inorganic, UV-absorbing, multifunctional semiconducting material with applications in various fields …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 440–445 Read article
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Evaluation of Raw Cow Milk Preservation Using Extracted Mango Seed Kernels and Rosemary Leaves Powder, Ethiopia
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the raw cow milk preservation using extracted mango seed kernels and rosemary leaves powder. Fresh cow milk samples collected aseptically from Debre Birhan University farm. The fresh cow milk treated at different concentrations (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) of ethanol extract of mango seed kernel, rosemary leaves and equal mix of both extracts with 100 ml of milk then store at room temperature. Mango seed kernels …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Gas Sensors Fabricated using Carbon Powder Derived from Dried Banana Peels Waste to detect Methanol, Ethanol, Acetone Vapors and Carbon Dioxide Gas
Abstract: Low cost and environmentally friendly activated carbon powder was synthesized using waste banana peels. Phosphoric acid was utilized as activation agent. Doctor blade method was employed to fabricate films of activated carbon on conductive or nonconductive glass substrates. Films were subsequently annealed at 70 0C for 30 minutes in air. According to XRD patterns, single phase of activated carbon was crystallized in thin film form. Carbon prepared from banana peels …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Fabrication and Assessment of Tribological Performance of Nickel-Graphene-MXene Hybrid Nano-composites
Abstract: As industries such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and electronics demand materials with superior wear resistance, high strength, and thermal stability, traditional metals are reaching their performance limits. Hybrid nanocomposites offer a pathway to meet these stringent requirements. In this study, novel Nickel-Graphene-MXene hybrid nanocomposites were fabricated using a powder metallurgy route, incorporating varying weight percentages (up to 2 wt.%) of MXene and 1 wt.% graphene nanosheets into a nickel matrix …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 780–798 Read article
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Synthesis and Ion Transport Studies of a New Potassium Ion-Conducting Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte
Abstract: The pursuit of safe, efficient, and sustainable energy storage solutions has intensified research on nanocomposite polymer electrolytes, especially for next-generation battery technologies. This work reports the synthesis and ion transport characteristics of potassium ion-conducting nanocomposite polymer electrolytes (NCPEs), emphasizing their structural, electrical, and electrochemical performance. To enhance ionic conductivity and mechanical strength, polymer matrices were reinforced with nanoscale ceramic fillers. A new potassium ion-conducting NCPEs: (1-x)[70PEO:30KCl] + x SiO₂ (where …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1496–1504 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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Continuous Commissioning Techniques for Ground Source Heat Pumps: Review
Abstract: This study offers a model-based continuous commissioning methodology to find control-related performance gaps in HVAC systems with ground-source heat pumps. Traditional continuous commissioning is still helpful in finding energy performance gaps, even if MBCCx employs a system model as a reference to find operational inefficiencies and control issues arising from subsystem integration. A calibrated physics-based model that depicts the system performance as intended during the design phase forms the basis …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Mechanical Characterization of Kevlar 49 and Pina Fiber Hybrid Composites
Abstract: The pursuit of sustainable yet high-performance materials has accelerated research into hybrid composites that combine synthetic and natural fibers. This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of a Kevlar 49/Pina fiber hybrid composite using epoxy resin as the matrix. Kevlar 49, known for its exceptional tensile strength and energy absorption, was employed as the face sheet material, while Pina fiber, a biodegradable reinforcement extracted from pineapple leaves, was incorporated as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 301–316 Read article
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Tailoring The Electrochemical Interface of Graphene–Gd₂O₃ Nanocomposites for Advanced Energy Storage
Abstract: Graphene–Gd₂O₃ nanocomposites were synthesized by incorporating varying concentrations of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) into Gd₂O₃ using a straightforward room-temperature solution method. The composites were analyzed using various distinct characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Electrochemical measurements, particularly cyclic voltammetry (CV), demonstrated that the incorporation of graphene significantly enhanced the electrochemical performance …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 369–388 Read article
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Comparative Study of Structural, Optical, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of BifeO3 Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Green and Chemical Methods
Abstract: BiFeO3 nanoparticles were synthesized via a green route using Strychnos nux-vomica leaf extract and a conventional chemical sol–gel method to study the effect of synthesis routes on their properties. XRD analysis confirmed phase-pure rhombohedral BiFeO3 for both samples. FTIR analysis was carried out to confirm the formation of the perovskite structure and to detect surface functional groups. FESEM analysis indicated a significant effect of phytochemicals in controlling particle growth and …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Thermal Steganography: A New Way to Steal Data from Air-Gapped Computers Using Heat and Fan Noise
Abstract: Nowadays, high-security computers are "air-gapped," meaning they are not connected to the internet to prevent hacking. Cybercriminals are increasingly using direct, physical methods to access and take data instead of relying on internet-based attacks. This paper introduces a new cybersecurity threat called Thermal-Secret. Most existing heat-based attacks are very slow and fail if the room temperature changes. To solve this, we developed a Slope-Based method. Instead of looking at how …
Published in International Journal of Information Security Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Physico-Mechanical Behavior of Euphorbia abyssinica and Wood–Chips Composites
Abstract: In this study, we prepared composite test specimens from Eucalyptus chip particles of sizes 0.5 mm, 1 mm, and 2 mm combined with Euphorbia abyssinica fluid at an 80:20 mass ratio. We produced the particleboard under a compression load of 150 KN and kept it in the compression machine for thirty minutes inside the mold. After removing it from the machine, we secured it with C-clamps for twenty-four hours. We …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 141–153 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of Waste Plastic Fuel Parameters
Abstract: AbstractIn this article, the fuel production through waste polythene and plastic with the help of zeolite as a catalyst is presented. First of all, prepare a light steel airtight vessel on which there is a lid with a hole that is connected to long galvanized steel pipe. The container is filled ¾ with waste plastic and polythene at room temperature then the temperature is increased up to 300–450°C by using …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON ADSORPTION BY MAGNIFERA INDICA LEAVES
Abstract: Decolourisation of dye (Congo red) from aqueous solution using an adsorbent prepared from Mango leaf was investigated in this study. The influence of time of mechanical shaking , mass of adsorbent(0.5,1,1.5,2 mg), initial pH, initial concentration (2000 ,1500,1000,500,250 mg/L) on adsorption has been evaluated. It is shown that adsorbent prepared from Mango leaf powder has a relatively high adsorption capacity for these adsorbates. For 500 mg/L of solution prepared, the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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DNA Binding and Cleavage Studies of Cobalt Complexes Containing Bioactive Mixed Ligands
Abstract: The complexes containing bioactive ligand of the type [Co(L1L2)] (PF6)2 complex (1) (where L1=1,10-phenanthroline and L2 = N,N-dimethyl-2-{5-[(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)methyl]-1H-indol-3-yl}ethanamine (almotriptan) in 1:1 molar ratio of ligands) and [Co(L1L3L4)] (PF6)2 complex (2) (where L3=4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-amine, L4=1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol and the ligands are in the ratio 1:1:1, were synthesized and characterized. The DNA binding property of the complexes with calf thymus DNA has been investigated using absorption spectra, viscosity measurements and thermal denaturation experiments. The intrinsic …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Alcohol Oxidation in Ionic Liquids Catalysed by Recyclable Platinum Nanoparticles: A Green Approach
Abstract: The effect of particle size on the catalytic performance of materials in organic reactions is of scientific and industrial importance. In the present case we demonstrate the use of room temperature ionic liquids as effective agents of dispersion of platinum nanoparticles prepared from potassium tetrachloroplatinate. The platinum nanoparticles in the range 2.5±0.5 nm are recyclable catalysts for aerobic oxidation of alcohols under mild conditions. The particles suspended in ionic liquids …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–22 Read article