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238 articles for “Structure–property modeling”
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Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites with Enhanced Dielectric and Optical Properties for Wireless Communication Systems
Abstract: The incorporation of nanofillers into polymer matrices offers a promising approach to enhancing the multifunctional properties of composite materials. This study examines the effect of nanofiller concentration on the dielectric performance, mechanical strength, thermal stability, optical absorbance, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based nanocomposites. Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers were incorporated at varying concentrations to assess their influence on material properties. EMI shielding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 518–549 Read article
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Dynamic Response Analysis of Isotropic and Orthotropic Rectangular Plates under Clamped-Free Conditions
Abstract: This study explores Theoretical and numerical tools of determining the free vibration properties of isotropic and fiber-reinforced composite rectangular plates. The effect of anisotropy of materials on the dynamic response of the plates is compared between the Aluminium plates and the glass-epoxy laminates. The model used in the study is a three-dimensional finite element model that is designed using a combination of SolidWorks and ANSYS workflow. Clamped-free boundary conditions are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 258–274 Read article
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2D-QSAR Studies on Unsaturated 4-Azasteroids as 5α-reductase Inhibitors
Abstract: Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a major circulating male hormone is produced by NADPH dependent enzyme 5α-reductase (5 alpha R) and has been found to be causative agent in the development of pathological condition i.e. benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Thus inhibition of 5α-reductase enzyme represents a novel target in the treatment of BPH. Present study describes the relationship between the 5α-Reductase inhibitory activity for structurally related unsaturated 4-azasteroids derivatives and their physicochemical descriptors …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Optimization of Lightweight Polymer Composites Using Finite Element Analysis Machine Learning and Topology Optimization Techniques for Aerospace Applications
Abstract: The advancement of aerospace engineering depends on lightweight polymer matrix composites (PMCs) because they help decrease weight while improving fuel efficiency and payload capacity together with increased structural integrity. Research developed a computer program comprising FEA with ANN and TO optimize high-performance PMCs through integrated design approaches. The combination of Python-controlled LS-DYNA simulations measured hybrid composite laminate resistance to impact while an ANN model obtained data from simulations to forecast …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 693–709 Read article
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Insilico Study Showing the Chemical Properties and Interaction between Auxin-Binding Protein and Auxin-Responsive GH3-8 Protein in Rice
Abstract: Auxin plays an important role in the plant growth. There are different auxin binding and auxin responsive proteins which bind and interact with auxin hormone and helps for plant development. Two different rice proteins considered for study, one protein binding to auxin and another is the auxin responsive protein. The Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) crystallographic structures of both the proteins are not available at Protein Data Bank (PDB). So the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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AI-Driven Optimization of Biopolymer Composite Formulations Using IoT Data Streams
Abstract: Biodegradable polymer composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials in packaging, biomedical, and structural applications. However, traditional formulation techniques for reinforced polymer composites often lack precision and fail to adapt to real-time variations during processing, resulting in suboptimal material performance. This research proposes a real-time AI-IoT-enabled framework to optimize biopolymer composite formulations. The goal is to intelligently tune composite properties such as mechanical strength, moisture resistance, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 85–100 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Improved Multilevel Inverter For Solar Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: The energy is extending rapidly, anyway will stand up to the modernization of India and fiscal turn of events, further reviving the pace of the test, especially considering the improvement of India's basic amassing approach needs. Starting late, influence age has extended rapidly, yet the business is filled by neighborhood dispersion associations, circulation frameworks and transmission frameworks, and the cash related condition is moderate and convincing. The display of photovoltaic …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 34–46 Read article
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Bridging the Gap Between Product Development and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Curriculum: A Framework-Based Approach Aligned with NEP 2020
Abstract: Despite advancements in technical education, Indian engineering graduates frequently enter the workforce lacking critical competencies in product development (PD) and entrepreneurship. This imbalance has drawn scrutiny from industry and policymakers alike, with national directives such as the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) emphasizing a shift toward “experiential, holistic, integrated and inquiry-driven” learning models. Similarly, the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has embedded innovation labs, internship mandates and entrepreneurship courses …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 87–100 Read article
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Polymers and Composites in the Design and Construction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Comprehensive Technical Review
Abstract: The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over the last few years has mostly been made possible by breakthroughs in material science. This review is concerned with an overview of some of the polymers and composites that are being commonly used in drone manufacturing in recent times, especially in relation to the influence of material choice on drone performance and capability. It sheds light on the drastic change in the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 874–882 Read article
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Experimental Analysis and Validation of Cellulose Fibre Insulation Structures Considering Thermal Properties
Abstract: Cellulose fibre insulation structures made from used newspaper can be installed in attics, filling gaps between doors and windows. Many researchers focused on loose-filled cellulose fibre insulation. This study investigates the thermal conductivity, R- Value and thermal transmittance of cellulose fibre insulation manufactured from recycled cellulose materials with densities ranging from 280 to 360 kg / m³ and specimen thicknesses of 10 – 30 mm. A total of 25 structures …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Introduction to Biological Networks and their Contributions to Systems Biology
Abstract: Biological networks provide a conceptual framework to represent and analyze the intricate interconnections among the numerous components that make up living systems. This review paper elucidates the foundational principles of networks and their diverse applications in systems biology, highlighting their crucial role in understanding the inherent complexity of biological processes. Utilizing graph theory, these networks represent entities like genes, proteins, and metabolites as nodes, with their interactions depicted as edges. …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 53–70 Read article
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Spintronic Logic Circuits for Ultrafast Processing
Abstract: Spintronic logic has emerged as one of the most promising post-CMOS paradigms capable of addressing the speed, density, and energy challenges of deeply scaled silicon technologies. By relying on the intrinsic properties of electron spin and magnetization dynamics, spintronic devices—particularly Magnetic Tunnel Junctions (MTJs), Spin-Transfer Torque (STT), and Spin–Orbit Torque (SOT) structures—enable ultrafast, non-volatile data processing with significantly reduced energy consumption. Despite remarkable device-level advancements, circuit- level realization of high-speed, …
Published in International Journal of VLSI Circuit Design & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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AI-Enabled Optimization of Additively Manufactured Composite Materials for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Performance
Abstract: This paper discusses the optimization of multi-objective optimization of enhanced coupling of heat and mechanical properties of 3D printed polymer composite materials by artificial intelligence (AI), as a component of a multi-objective optimization framework. It aims at development of nonlinear printing parameters and material properties relationships to achieve maximum tensile strength and thermal conductivity in polymer composites produced through fused deposition modeling (FDM). Short carbon fiber reinforcement was used to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 867–891 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of 3D Printed Composite Materials (Polyoxymethylene and Nylon (PA6))
Abstract: Metals and thermosetting polymers are being replaced by 3D printed fiber reinforced composites because of their lightweight construction and mechanical performance. The adoption of 3D printing technology is due to reduced material waste, design freedom, and the ability to construct complicated structures. A technique for additive manufacturing that can create intricately functional parts is fused deposition modeling. The 3D printed nylon fiber reinforced polyoxymethylene samples are fabricated with different proportions …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 53–64 Read article
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Determinants of Time on the Market and its Effect on Sales Price for Developed Residential Land in Akure, Nigeria
Abstract: This research work examined the contributing factors of time on the market (TOM) on developed residential property market in Akure. It also examined the effect the time lag has on the sales price. The data for the study was collected through structured questionnaires administered on principal partners of the 20 estate surveying and valuation firms in Akure as contained in the, 2014 register of the heads of firms of the …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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2D QSAR Studies on Some Novel 17a-aza-D-Homo Steroids as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Abstract: The major circulating hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is responsible for the development and progression of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is by produced by NADPH dependent reduction of testosterone (T) under the catalytic effect of the enzyme 5α-reductase (5 alpha R). Inhibition of 5α-reductase enzyme is the novel approach for treatment of BPH. Present work describes relationship between the 5α-reductase inhibitory activity for structurally related amides and esters of 17a-Aza-D-Homo-17-one …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Modeling and Simulation to Monitor Stress–Strain Behaviour from Partial Replacement of Fly Ash and Alccofine on High Developed Concrete Strength
Abstract: This paper monitors the behaviour of stress-strain on model concrete that partially replace cementwith alccofine and fly ash, the stress-strain in concrete normally distort some level of determinant onthe extent of load, the values of strain in concrete is of immense imperative, because it stands for theinflexibility in terms of structural design, the study try to show some rate of stress development onconcrete that monitor lasting deformation if limits that …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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Analysis of Steel Chip Fiber Reinforced Composite Dual Pile Under Lateral Load Conditions on Sloping Terrain
Abstract: Pile foundations, in addition to supporting vertical loads from superstructures, are subjected to lateral stresses arising from seismic activities, wind gusts, water currents, and traffic impacts etc. Failure to account for these lateral forces can pose significant risks if the structure is expected to encounter any form of lateral pressure. Previous research has investigated the behavior of individual composite piles under horizontal forces, considering different soil properties, to determine the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 210–220 Read article
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Polymer Composite-Enabled UAV Platform for Edge AI-Based Precision Agriculture: A System-Level Evaluation
Abstract: This study investigates the system-level role of commercially available polymer composite materials in enabling lightweight and energy-efficient unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms integrated with edge artificial intelligence for real-time agricultural monitoring. Rather than developing or experimentally characterizing new composite materials, the work evaluates fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and epoxy-based laminates as enabling structural components whose established properties support UAV performance in precision agriculture. Their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 218–240 Read article
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AI-Based Discovery of High-Performance Energy Storage Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The accelerating global demand for high-performance energy storage systems has stimulated significant research into advanced polymer composites as next-generation electrolytes, electrode binders, and functional membranes for batteries, supercapacitors, and photovoltaic devices. However, the vast compositional and structural design space of polymer materials presents formidable challenges for conventional trial-and-error discovery strategies, which remain slow, costly, and biased by prior expert knowledge. Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1083–1097 Read article