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1305 articles for “Material composition”
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An Overview of Blends Based on Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract: In recent years, research has concentrated on biodegradable substances to replace petroleum- based polymers for use in food packaging. Biopolymers are seen to be the most promising material for this purpose due to their biodegradable nature and long shelf life characteristics like resistance to chemical or enzymatic processes. Starch is a biopolymer that is cheap, sustainable, and eco-friendly and could be a feasible method for making biocomposites. The production and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Critical Review on Basalt Fibre as Reinforcement in Different Applications
Abstract: Basalt fiber (BF), derived from volcanic rocks, has emerged as an attractive reinforcement material due to its remarkable properties, including high strength, stiffness, thermal stability, and eco-friendliness. This review critically examines the applications of BF as reinforcement in various fields, such as civil engineering, aerospace, automotive, and biomedical sectors. The performance of BF-reinforced composites in terms of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and biological properties is evaluated. The challenges and opportunities associated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 670–685 Read article
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Enhancement of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminum-Titanium Carbide (Al-TiC) Metal Matrix Composites via Powder Metallurgy
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have emerged as a result of the increasing need for sophisticated lightweight materials with exceptional mechanical and tribological qualities. For structural and wear-critical applications, aluminum-based composites supplemented with ceramic particles such as titanium carbide (TiC) have shown great promise. In this work, aluminum-TiC composites made by powder metallurgy a process that guarantees even particle dispersion, regulated porosity, and the creation of near-net shapes are fabricated, mechanically …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 366–374 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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Effect of Red Mud Loading on the Thermal and Mechanical Performance of Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Waste red mud (RM) serves as a low-cost and sustainable filler material in a polypropylene (PP) matrix. This study investigate the effects of different red mud contents on the dynamic mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene-red mud (RM-PP) composites where red mud levels range from 0% to 40% (based on weight percentage). Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was conducted for verifying the presence of both polypropylene and red mud in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 161–169 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Milk-Cereal-based Composite Complementary Foods and their Storage Stability: A Mini Review
Abstract: In developing countries, depending upon the socio-economic situation, the nutritional status of the people is enhanced by encouraging increased use of inexpensive and available protein sources in child feeding. Traditional infant-feeding practiced in countries like India, is usually cereal based. Cereals in combination with milk solids are generally used for the preparation of weaning foods to improve the overall quality. Milk-cereal based complementary food is defined as food obtained from …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 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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Facile Synthesis of SnO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite for the photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue dye under visible light irradiation
Abstract: This work reports the nanoscale samples of pure tin dioxide (SnO₂), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄), and their composite (SnO₂/g-C₃N₄) were successfully synthesized using the co-precipitation technique. The synthesized materials were extensively analyzed using multiple characterization techniques such as Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HR-SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Visible Spectroscopy, and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM). Results from PXRD and EDAX confirmed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1835–1845 Read article
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Comparative Vibrational Analysis of Foot Over Bridge for Different Deck Properties
Abstract: Damping performs essential function in format of vibrational resistant structures, which lower the change of the shape when they are subjected to lateral loads or vibrational load. In the existing study the deck of bridge is check for various materials like MS steel plate, RCC slab, and aluminum and MS plate composite deck. The important challenge of a structure is to endure the vibrational loads on deck slab. In order …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Electrodeposition and Magnetron Sputtering of Rhenium Coatings on Carbon-Carbon Composites for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Structural Integrity
Abstract: It is well known that tailored materials are gaining in-roads to aviation and other manufacturing industries where stringent requirements are to be met, due to high temperature erosion, which is a problem. In order to counter these issues, materials which can resist a very high temperature are to be sought. One of the several methods to combat this high temperature issue is to provide a metallic refractory material coating on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Marine Algal Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Composites with Embedded Humidity Sensors for Coastal Smart Infrastructure
Abstract: The development of sustainable structural materials with integrated sensing capabilities has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the durability and resilience of coastal infrastructure exposed to aggressive marine environments. In this study, a multifunctional marine algal fiber reinforced bio-composite incorporating an embedded flexible humidity sensor was developed for real-time structural health monitoring applications. Marine macroalgae (Ulva lactuca) fibers were chemically functionalized using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) to enhance fiber–matrix interfacial adhesion …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 90–100 Read article
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Effect of Boric Acid Addition on Tensile Test Properties of Fiber Glass
Abstract: AbstractThis project is an experimental attempt to study the effect of boric acid addition on the fiber glass tensile properties. First, one must know how the fiber glass materials be made and what are their structures. Then, it is required to study the boric acid structure, its uses and effect on other composites. The boric acid is added to fiber glass material, mixed together and then subjected to a tensile …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Studies on Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study is hybridization of polymer nanocomposite aimed from natural processing of materials by plants. Plant processes nano-organic and nano-inorganic materials to subject difference in strength, stiffness, colour, nutrient content, and subjectively hybrid any to study add in addendum. Simulation of plant originated produce in response to any growth regime has considered as base to adopt artificial produce as from hybrid polymer nanocomposites. Change of mater in scribed natural polymer …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Performance Analysis of GLARE Composites in Aerospace Engineering
Abstract: The fuel consumption of an aircraft is largely governed by its payload, which emphasizes the continuous demand for advanced lightweight structural materials to enhance the lift-to-weight ratio and improve overall fuel efficiency. Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs) have emerged as a novel class of hybrid materials that combine alternating layers of thin metals with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, thereby offering mechanical properties superior to those of the individual constituents. Among the different …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 771–779 Read article
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A Review on Integrated Acoustic Emission and Piezoelectric Sensing for Real-Time Damage Characterization of Polymer Composite-Enhanced Concrete: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspective
Abstract: Polymer composite reinforced concrete has been identified as an efficient material system that can enhance the mechanical properties, durability, and service life of modern structures. The combination of fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs), polymer modifiers, and hybrid composite reinforcements increases structural effectiveness. However, these systems are still vulnerable to damage processes, including matrix cracking, fiber breaking, interfacial debonding, and delamination. Thus, there is a need for structural health monitoring (SHM) strategies …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 930–939 Read article
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ISOLATION OF CELLULOSIC NANOPARTICLES FROM COIR FIBRE FOR THE PREPARATION OF NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITES
Abstract: Coir fibre and natural rubber are renewable and sustainable agro-resources that can be harnessed for the production of finished rubber articles on industrial scale. In this research, coir fibres extracted from coconut husk were subjected to alkaline-peroxide delignification. The delignified fibres were further transformed into coir fibre cellulosic nanoparticles (CFNP) with particle size distribution of 68–311 nm and a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.371 through friction homogenization. These particles were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Fabrication of Belt for Backpack for Students to Reduce the Musculoskeletal Disorders using ABS material 3D Printing
Abstract: In the present study, the design and development of a composite-based belt aim to reduce the excessive burden on the backs of schoolchildren, which often leads to musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The belt is designed using CATIA 3D modeling software and fabricated on an FDM-based 3D printer with ABS polymer. The design process focuses on addressing physical stress caused by heavy backpacks and prolonged use of electronic devices, both of which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1110–1117 Read article
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Chemical and Electrocoagulation Methods for Polymer Synthesis and Composite Manufacturing: Recent Technological Advances and Extensive Application Analyses
Abstract: Recent years have seen big steps forward in the fields of polymer production and composite making, thanks to the development of new chemical and electrocoagulation techniques. This abstract gives a short summary of these new developments and goes into great detail about how they can be used. Chemical production of polymers has been an important part of materials science for a long time because it lets scientists precisely control the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 244–258 Read article
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Al-MMC Foam: Synthesis and Characterisation
Abstract: Aluminium alloy composite foams are produced in the laboratory using TiH2-CaCO3 dual foaming agents. The density of the developed material varied along various cross sections. There exists a more pronounced variation in density along the direction of foaming. Compressive and tensile tests are performed on Aluminium Metal Matrix composite (Al-MMC) specimens of different relative density. The compressive stress-strain response of the material establishes their engineering utility in terms of their …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 18–27 Read article