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107 articles for “surface modifications”
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Study of Electrically Conductive Polymer for Antistatic and Sensor Application
Abstract: Electrically conductive polymers (ECPs) are a unique category of smart materials that integrate the mechanical flexibility and ease of processing characteristic of conventional polymers with the electrical conductivity typically associated with metals or semiconductors. In recent years, they have attracted considerable interest due to their promising potential in advanced technological applications, especially in antistatic coatings and electronic sensing devices. The unique ability of these polymers to conduct electricity arises from …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Finite Element Modelling of Contact Stresses in Helical Gear Systems
Abstract: Helical gears are widely used in modern power‐transmission systems because of their high load‐carrying capacity, smooth meshing action, and increased overlapping of gear teeth. However, the design of helical gear pairs is constrained by contact stresses generated at the mating tooth surfaces, which can lead to surface fatigue (pitting), micro-cracking, and ultimately gear failure. Traditional analytical methods, such as those of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) or International Organization …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Stone Waste as a Soil Stabilizer
Abstract: The rapid expansion of construction, mining, and stone-processing industries has led to the large-scale generation of stone waste materials such as marble powder, granite slurry, quarry fines, and sandstone residues. The indiscriminate disposal of these wastes poses serious environmental concerns, including land degradation, dust pollution, and contamination of surface and groundwater resources. At the same time, weak and problematic soils continue to present major challenges in geotechnical engineering applications, particularly …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 71–77 Read article
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Exploring the Impact of Process Parameters on 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Review for Enhanced Product Quality
Abstract: Rapid developments in 3D printing technology have dramatically changed a wide range of industries, from consumer products and healthcare to automotive and aerospace. 3D printing is a process of manufacturing where material is deposited layer over layer which are previously deposited to provide the design shape to the desired products. This process has eliminated the numerous machining processes which were required to manufacture the products previously. The modification of process …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 975–996 Read article
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Recent Advances in Hybrid Polymer–Cement Composites: Interfacial Engineering, Self-Curing Mechanisms, and Microstructural Performance
Abstract: The increasing demand for high-performance polymer-modified cementitious composites has stimulated extensive research into hybrid self-curing composite systems with engineered aggregate phases. Self-curing hybrid polymer–cement composite systems, using recycled aggregates, constitute one of the solutions proposed by researchers to overcome problems related to moisture loss during the curing process, shrinkage, cracking, and the limited amount of natural aggregate available. This critical review provides an overview of recent developments concerning the production, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Corrugated Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Epoxy-Based Polymer Composite Coatings for Lightweight and Efficient Thermal Systems
Abstract: Corrugated tube geometries are widely recognized for their ability to enhance heat transfer through boundary layer disruption and secondary flow generation. In this study, a combined experimental and computational investigation is carried out to evaluate the thermo-hydraulic performance of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger incorporating corrugated stainless steel tubes integrated with an epoxy-based polymer composite coating and housed within a mild steel shell. Unlike conventional metallic systems, the present work introduces …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 603–617 Read article
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Development of a Novel Analytical Framework for Investigating Non-Symmetric Deformation Behavior in Strip Rolling
Abstract: In recent years, the asymmetrical rolling process has attracted considerable research attention due to its ability to induce non-uniform deformation characteristics within metallic workpieces. In this context, the present study introduces a novel analytical framework for asymmetrical cold rolling based on an enhanced slab method, specifically designed to overcome the inherent limitations of existing analytical models when applied to a wide range of asymmetric rolling conditions. A newly developed mathematical …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article