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175 articles for “crystal materials”
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Fabrication and Properties of Recycled PET Reinforced Waste Cellulosic Fiber Composites
Abstract: The economic utilization of lignocellulose waste, which is now being explored, is one of the environmental problems confronting third-world nations. Waste cellulosic fiber (paper sludge, PS) composites will enable the cost of the composite to be reduced while allowing for the efficient use of a waste material that is presently burned or buried. Environmentally friendly composites made from PSreinforced recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (rPET) matrix with the addition of SEBS-g-MA as …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Predicting Dielectric Constants of Polymers Using Molecular Structural Descriptors and Explainable Machine Learning: A Data-Driven Approach
Abstract: Accurate prediction of dielectric constants in polymeric materials is fundamental to the rational design of advanced electronic components, energy storage capacitors, flexible substrates, and high-frequency communication circuits. Conventional approaches to identifying suitable polymer dielectrics rely on extensive experimental synthesis and characterisation, which are both time-consuming and resource-intensive. In this work, an explainable machine learning framework is developed to predict the dielectric constant of polymers directly from molecular structural descriptors derived …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 297–304 Read article
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Synthesis and Photoluminescence Dynamics of Europium (III) and Terbium (III) Co-doped of GdSrAl3O7 Color-Tunable Nanophosphors
Abstract: A series of Europium (III) and Terbium (III) co-doped GdSrAl3O7 color-tunable nanophosphors were synthesized by a simplistic, streamlined and self-propagating, urea-assisted solution combustion synthesis process. The structural and luminescence characteristics of synthesized Eu3+/Tb3+ co-doped Gadolinium Strontium Aluminate nanocrystalline phosphors were validated using powder X- ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X- ray analysis (EDAX), and photoluminescence spectra studies. The morphological studies revealed that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1069–1082 Read article
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Viscoelastic Behavior and Wrinkle Formation in Cotton- Polyester Garments: A Data-Driven Approach for Textile Care
Abstract: This study investigates the wrinkle behavior of cotton-polyester blended fabrics by analyzing data from over 1,200 store-handled garments. Integrating concepts from polymer chemistry and computer vision, it aims to establish a smart textile care framework based on fiber-specific wrinkle characteristics. The research identifies how cotton’s hydrophilic and non-elastic structure results in increased wrinkling, while polyester’s thermoplastic and crystalline properties enhance wrinkle resistance. Elastomeric fibers like Lycra contribute to wrinkle recovery …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 50–60 Read article
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Electro-chemical treatment of graphite oxide: preparation and Characterization of high quality Graphene material
Abstract: With the enlargement of flexibility and suitability in material industries, high-performance thermal management materials are demanded with high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation are growing. In recent years, graphene has received a numerous focus from science community due to its high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation. Fabrication of light weight graphene and its derivatives as graphene Oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) via facile processing method is yet a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Electro-chemical treatment of graphite oxide: preparation and Characterization of high quality Graphene material
Abstract: With the enlargement of flexibility and suitability in material industries, high-performance thermal management materials are demanded with high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation are growing. In recent years, graphene has received a numerous focus from science community due to its high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation. Fabrication of light weight graphene and its derivatives as graphene Oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) via facile processing method is yet a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Polymer Matrix-Based High-Performance Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications: Design, Characterization, and Interface Behavior
Abstract: The study emphasizes the role of high-performance thermoplastic polymer matrices such as PEEK, PPS, and PA6, selected for their superior thermal stability, mechanical strength, and recyclability in automotive environments. The expanded usage of electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving transportation creates a demand for advanced materials which are weight-conscious yet high in strength relative to their weight, impact-resistant yet still being environmentally friendly. This study aims to create and define fiber-reinforced …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 216–237 Read article
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A Strategy of Nano-Calcite Fillers for Enhancing the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene Polymers
Abstract: Particulate polymer composites have gained popularity because of their many uses. For some, using high loadings to achieve desired attributes without compromising the material's mechanical properties or restricting its processability is desirable. It is possible to use surface active agents to improve characteristics and increase solid loading. Interface characteristics in highly packed particulate composites based on nano-calcite (nano-calcium carbonate) and polypropylene as a binder are the focus of the current …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Properties of ZnO Thin Film deposited on Flexible Substrate using RF Sputtering
Abstract: Semiconductor materials demand is increased in recent years, due to new emerging technologies. There is need to find the alternate for silicon in electronics industry, as silicon is brittle in nature and has low efficiency, which makes it unsuitable for transparent and flexible device. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is emerging as popular choice of researchers due to its wide range of properties, abundancy and non-toxicity. This work explores the properties of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Fabrication, Interfacial Characterization, and Superparamagnetic Properties of Fe₃O₄@γ-Fe₂O₃ Core/Shell Nanoparticle-Reinforced Chitosan Biopolymer Composites
Abstract: Magnetite/maghemite core/shell nanoparticles were prepared by alkaline co-precipitation of Fe(II) and Fe(III) precursors followed by controlled thermal oxidation at 350 °C and subsequently incorporated into chitosan at 1, 3, and 5 wt% loadings by solution casting. The resulting films were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile testing. XRD showed the characteristic cubic spinel reflections …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 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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The Effect of Rare Earth (RE) Metal Doping of Zno, On Magnetic and Optical Properties of Zno Crystals Structure
Abstract: The magnetic and optical properties of magnetic semiconductors relays on the crystal structure, type and amount of dopant ions, and particle size. Then, the effect of rare earth metal (Dy, Eu, and La) doping on crystal structures, magnetic properties and optical properties are seen. It is revealed that the optical band gap of ZnO decrease down from 3.37eV up on doping with RE metals. Then, the Hamiltonian of the system …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Effect of Nano Metal Oxide Loading Rates on Polymer-Nano Metal Oxide Nanocomposites
Abstract: Many industries, such as those in the fields of medicine, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, aerospace, building materials, and catalysis, utilise nanoparticles and nanocomposites in a variety of applications. A unique class of materials, polymeric nanocomposites outperform their microparticle counterparts by fusing organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles. Consequently, they ought to advance the field of engineering applications. The presence of inorganic nanoparticles can significantly alter the properties …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Piezoelectricity: For Power Generation
Abstract: Undeniably, piezoelectric materials are an exciting possibility for serving as a workable energy source; the question is whether technologies at this point in their development are ready for wide-scale application. This requires considering their value in the real context of modern urban environments and ecological conditions. A critical literature review has been carried out in this paper for the identification of the most successful piezoelectric generation techniques that have been …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Evaluation of Modified Nanoparticles' Effects on Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Numerous sectors use nanoparticles and nanocomposites in a range of applications, including medicine, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, aerospace, building materials, and catalysis. Polymeric nanocomposites, which combine organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles, are a novel family of materials that perform better than their microparticle counterparts. They should therefore enhance the field of engineering applications. A polymer matrix's characteristics can be drastically changed by the addition of inorganic …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–34 Read article