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427 articles for “Thermal processing”
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Parametric Study of Twin Screw Extrusion for Processing Epoxy/Carbon Black Nanocomposites Using Orthogonal Array Technique
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents the experimental investigation of the influence of process parameters of twin screw extrusion on the dispersion and electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy/CB nanocomposites. Four factors, namely, loading level of carbon black (0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 wt%) in epoxy, screw speed (75, 100 and 125 rpm), temperature (5 °, 15 ° and 30 °C) and number of passes (5, 10 and 15) were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Recent Advances in Crystal Defect Engineering of Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Sustainable Environmental and Energy Applications
Abstract: Semiconductor photocatalysis has emerged as one of the most promising green technologies for addressing environmental pollution and global energy challenges through solar energy utilization. Nevertheless, the practical application of conventional semiconductor photocatalysts is often limited by their narrow visible-light absorption, rapid recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, insufficient active sites, and poor charge-transfer efficiency. Defect engineering has recently attracted significant attention as an effective strategy to overcome these limitations by deliberately …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Biopolymer–Cement Hybrid Panels from Recycled Paper Mill Reject: Experimental Characterisation and Machine Learning Optimization
Abstract: The increased rate of the accumulation of industrial residues in the developing countries is a major cause of concern for the environment. The current study brings forth the use of industrial residues in the form of the production of eco-friendly building materials as a sustainable approach to their valorization. The valorization of recycled paper mill reject, a cellulose-based biopolymeric industrial residue, is being addressed in this study as a reinforcement …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 67–90 Read article
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Thermal and Microstructural Evaluation of Natural-Glass Fiber Hybrid Composites: Sustainable Alternatives to Synthetic Materials
Abstract: The scope of engineering requirements for composite materials, which mix features from several elements engaged in engineering applications to enable greater performance, cannot be adequately understood in this way. The most recent of these materials are hybrid composites, which combine synthetic and natural fibers, particularly glass fibers, and are anticipated to create new, promising materials in terms of their ties to cost, performance, and consistency. From the perspective of their …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1275–1285 Read article
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Modeling of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Abstract: A heat exchanger is a equipment for transferring thermal energy between two fluids. Transfer of heat from one fluid to another is the most employed operations in chemical process industries. They are either used for heating or cooling. The most common application of heat transfer is to transfer heat from one fluid to another. The thermal design of shell and tube heat exchanger is discussed in detail in this paper. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Characterization of Thermochemical Properties and Combustion Behavior In AP/HTPB Polymer Composite Solid Propellant for Enhanced Performance
Abstract: The thermal decomposition of solid propellants containing hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) binder is a complex process, driven by multiple interacting chemical and physical factors. Solid propellant combustion characteristics are profoundly influenced by the composition of the propellant, the conditions of pressure, the starting temperature, and a range of aero-thermochemical parameters. The paper explores the influence of polymeric structure in the HTPB binder on thermal decomposition characteristics of the AP/HTPB composite propellants …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 502–511 Read article
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Microstructural Design and Functional Properties of Polycrystalline Materials
Abstract: Polycrystalline materials, composed of an aggregate of crystallites or grains, are foundational to modern engineering applications due to their versatile functional properties. The microstructural design—encompassing grain size, shape, orientation, phase distribution, and grain boundary characteristics—plays a pivotal role in determining mechanical, thermal, electrical, and magnetic behavior. This abstract explores the intricate relationship between microstructure and functionality, emphasizing how tailored processing techniques such as thermomechanical treatments, sintering, and additive manufacturing can …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures are able to deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano-metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures can deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical study was performed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Waste-Heat Recovery Systems for Sustainable Industrial Energy Management
Abstract: Industrial processes consume vast amounts of energy, often resulting in substantial heat losses to the environment. Waste-heat recovery (WHR) systems provide a viable solution to harness this otherwise lost thermal energy, improving overall energy efficiency, reducing operational costs, and contributing to sustainable industrial practices. This study investigates the design, implementation, and optimization of waste-heat recovery systems across various industrial sectors, including power generation, chemical processing, cement production, and steel manufacturing.The …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 78–84 Read article
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Green Energy and its Essential for Future World
Abstract: The ability of an object to change shape or transfer to another object is known as its energy; It is a fundamental property that drives physical processes and transformations. Energy exists in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical. It cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another or transferred between systems. This principle, known as the law of conservation of energy, is central …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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MHD-Assisted Flow Regulation of Viscoelastic Polymer Fluids for Industrial Cooling and Composite Fabrication with Isotherml Plates
Abstract: This study investigates the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) regulation of viscoelastic polymer fluid flow over a permeable plate, emphasizing its relevance to industrial cooling and composite fabrication. An incompressible, electrically conducting viscoelastic fluid is analyzed under a transverse magnetic field with Hall and ion-slip effects to capture electromagnetic alterations in polymer transport. The governing non-dimensional equations for momentum, temperature, and concentration are solved analytically using the perturbation method. The results show that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 851–866 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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A Review on Extraction of Liquid Fuel from Waste Plastic
Abstract: Liquid fuel is a plastic-based derived fuel. A rapid economic growth and consumption of plastic across globe, it creates a negative impact on environment and affects the human health. The consumption trend of natural fossil fuel and other renewable resources indicating that a resources are depleting after a certain decades. Thus, to find an alternative energy to secure the future demand of world. Waste plastic are attractive way to address …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Dual Nozzle 3D Printing of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Additive manufacturing or 3Dprinting involves building a three-dimensional object by layering materials based on a computer-created design. Generally, 3D printing using single nozzle process where as strength, quality, wastage, and post reinforcement are drawback of this system. To eliminate and to enhance strength, precise control of fiber reinforcement, good bonding, no need of secondary reinforcement the dual nozzle 3D printing is an emerging additive manufacturing technique. In this process the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 620–630 Read article
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Synthesis of YSZ nanopowders by using PVA-metallic nitrate combustion method
Abstract: Yttria-stabilized zirconia (8YSZ) powder is widely used as a thermal barrier coatings material for various aeronautical gas turbine engine components and structures operating in high temperature environment as well as for the nozzle of solid rocket engine due to its relatively high thermal expansion coefficient, thermal reflectivity, low thermal and good corrosion resistance. The synthesis of single or composite metal oxides by combustion of metal-polyvinyl alcohol gel precursors (Me-PVA) has …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Effect of concentration of Halloysite nanotubes on the Mechanical, Thermal and electrical properties of NBR/PP Elastomer nanocomposites
Abstract: Preparation of nanocomposites from immiscible polymer blends system has been investigated in this work. Natural clay named halloysite nanotubes are incorporated in the immiscible blend system using melt mixing process to prepare halloysite based nanocomposites comprising of PP/NBR blend system. FTIR studies have been carried out to establish the structure properties relationship. Nanocomposites are characterized by SEM for morphological studies. The thermal stability of nanocomposites has been evaluated by TGA …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–67 Read article
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Kinetic Analysis of Structural Acrylic Curing by DSC: Polymerization and Phase Transition Optimization
Abstract: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyse the thermal properties and curing behaviour of a structural acrylic adhesive at heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 °C/min. The study focused on the curing kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), specific rate (k), and activation energy (Ea) of the polymerization reaction. The material is tested according to ASTM 3418 standards. Results showed that increasing the heating rate shifted the endothermic curing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 726–733 Read article
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Thermal Behavior of Biomass Ashes with the Influence of Additives: A Critical Review
Abstract: The gasification of biomass is undoubtedly one of the most promising processes for sustainable energy and heat production. The formation of low-melting ashes can compromise the proper functioning of plants. To address potential risks of ash fusion and agglomerate formation in high-temperature zones that may occur in downdraft reactor configurations, a detailed literature review on the use of additives to counteract the risk of ash formation and deposition has been …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Futuristics Pyrolysis Technique: Conversion of Waste Plastic Polybags Into Fuel
Abstract: Plastics are high molecular weight materials composed of repeating polymer units and can be classified based on factors like chemical composition, structure, stiffness, application types, and processing methods. A key environmental issue with plastics is their non-biodegradability, causing them to persist in the environment. Pre-consumer plastic waste includes manufacturing defects, rejected items, and excess materials produced during virgin plastic manufacturing. In India, around 15,342 tons of plastic waste are collected …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article