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Enhancement of Flexural Strength in FDM-Printed Components through Taguchi-Based Process Parameter Optimization
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM), especially Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has emerged as a widely adopted and versatile method for producing three-dimensional components. The process involves the deposition of a thermoplastic filament in a semi-molten state, which solidifies in successive layers to form the final structure. While this method enables the production of complex geometries at relatively low cost, the printed parts often exhibit inferior surface quality and reduced mechanical performance compared …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 272–280 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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Tailoring the Compressive Behavior of Tetrachiral Auxetic Structures Through FDM Process-Parameters
Abstract: This research evaluates how fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabrication process parameters affect the compressive behavior of tetrachiral auxetic structures created from Polylactic Acid (PLA). Auxetic materials have several useful properties, including reversible deformation and high-energy absorbing capabilities, which are beneficial to creating ultra-lightweight structural, protective, and shock-resistance designs. Among the available auxetic topologies, the tetrachiral configuration is particularly attractive for engineering use, because its rotation-dominated node–ligament deformation gives a negative …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 58–70 Read article
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A Comparative Study of the Structure–Property Relationships in CAD/CAM Milled vs. 3D-Printed High-Performance Polymers: Impact of Molecular Orientation on Abrasive-Wear Resistance
Abstract: Background: The transition from subtractive to additive manufacturing in prosthetic dentistry has introduced significant variations in the macromolecular architecture of high-performance polymers. While CAD/CAM milling utilizes high-density, industrially polymerized blocks, 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) relies on layer-by-layer deposition, which may induce anisotropic molecular orientation. This retrospective study investigates how these distinct manufacturing “thermal histories” influence the long-term abrasive-wear resistance of PEEK and PEKK restorations. Materials and Methods: Data were retrospectively …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 133–140 Read article
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AEROGELS – A VALUE ADDITION TO HARVEST SOLAR ENERGY
Abstract: Aerogels are a class of synthetic porous ultralight material that was created in 1930 and derived from a gel, in which the liquid component has been replaced with a gas without collapsing the gel structure by freeze-drying. It is made of silica, but carbon, iron oxide, gold, copper, polymer etc. can also be used. During freeze drying the liquid in the gel is slowly dried off without collapsing the solid …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–39 Read article
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Near-Surface Seismic Refraction Tomography; a case study for geotechnical application
Abstract: Usually, among geophysical techniques, seismic refraction methods are used to investigate near surface geology for engineering purposes. In these study physical parameters, longitudinal seismic wave velocities were used to characterize the shallow subsurface layers for geotechnical application. The physical response of subsurface materials varies as the structure, porosity, fluid saturation, composition and tie-up vary. These variations primarily viewed in the first arrival time of seismic waves. With the necessary steps, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Pullout Capacity of Screw Piles in Sandy Soil
Abstract: In this study, the behavior of square screw piles models 5´5 mm2 embedded in sandy soil was investigated. The sandy soil layer 400 mm thickness was compacted into four sub-layers in a steel container with diameter 400 mm in size. Sandy soil layer was compacted into three relative densities 30%, 60% and 90%. Model tests are performed with screw pile length 100 mm, 200 mm and 300 mm and with …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Effect of the Position of Geotextiles on the Strength Characteristics of Subgrade Soil in Bituminous Pavements
Abstract: In the past 20 years, many new road improvement techniques have revolved around the use of geosynthetics. Geosynthetics may be used in those areas where the soil remains saturated part of the year or over clay and moist silty weak subgrade soils. The quality and life of pavement is greatly affected by the type of subgrade, subbase and base course materials. Subgrade soil is the bottom most layer of the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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An Experimental Investigation on Hybrid Polymeric Composite Materials Reinforced with Sisal & Acacia Fiber
Abstract: AbstractThe demand for wood materials in the construction of building field is on the rise. This leads to the depletion of natural resources and encourages deforestation. The polymeric composite materials reinforced with natural fiber are being used as a wood substitute and is also used for fabricating interior parts of the automobiles. Acacia fiber is also added to the polyester resin, since it is good in compressive and tensile strength. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Cycle Time of Plasma Nitriding on the Service Life of AISI H-13 Tool Steel Die
Abstract: AISI H-13 tool steel is widely used as a hot-forging die for various automotive components. Usually, to increase the die life, the dies are subjected to additional surface treatment process such as carburizing, gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, plasma nitriding, etc. The case depth is an important parameter in surface treatment process. In this work, AISI H-13 tool steel hot-forging dies are subjected to plasma nitriding. The nitriding time cycles …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 169–177 Read article
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Structural and Electrical Properties of Low-Energy Ion Beam Kr-Irradiated In/Se Bilayer
Abstract: In the present work, In (~50 nm) over Se (~50 nm) thin films were deposited successively on an Si substrate by e-beam evaporation method under 2×10–5 mbar pressure. The In/Se bilayers were irradiated with low-energy ion beams of 350 keV Kr+1 with fluence of 3 × 1016 ions/cm2. The sample was subsequently characterized for phase formation using X-ray diffraction and thickness profile using Rutherford backscattering spectrometry analysis. In the pristine …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 91–96 Read article
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Ameliorating Surface Roughness and Tensile Strength of ASA Fabricated Parts by Analyzing Significant FDM Printing Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology
Abstract: The constantly growing demand for acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) polymer in the automotive market to its use for fabricating different components such as dashboards, the interior, lights, and electrical components challenges manufacturers to continuously optimize its mechanical properties to meet consumer demand. Despite the widespread availability of three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques, research on the most efficient and cost-effective methods of producing ASA-printed components is still indispensable. Therefore, the purpose of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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InGaN Based p-i-n Solar Cell
Abstract: AbstractA major hurdle in achieving ultrahigh efficiency solar cells is the availability of materials and corresponding device structures. The ternary alloy InGaN has the potential to achieve high efficiency due to its several advantages. However, the efficiency of a p-n InGaN solar cell is still quite low compared to other III–V technologies. In this work, with a view to attain better efficiency, inclusion of an intrinsic layer (i-layer) in the …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Simulation Studies on the Electrical Characteristics of Novel Nanoelectronic AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN Double-Heterojunction HEMTs for Industrial Applications
Abstract: AbstractWe report the drain characteristics of AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN double heterojunction (DH) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) with the associated quantum well depths. The drain current is higher corresponding to the larger doping concentration of AlGaN nano-layer. The drain current is higher with the larger gate voltage at any particular drain voltage. The quantum well depth is significantly higher with the increasing doping concentration of AlGaN nano-layer. About the novelty of this …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–18 Read article
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Study of Wear Behaviour of GFRP Composites filled with Nanofiller using Taguchi Technique
Abstract: AbstractThe GFRP laminates are fabricated by hand lay-up process followed by vacuum bag curing and post cured in a heating oven. The laminates are fabricated with addition of 1%, 1.5% and 2.0% graphene filler and prepared laminates are cut into ASTM standards by using water jet cutting. The density and volume fraction of the void fabricated composite is determined. The three-body abrasive wear test is carried out on abrasion tester …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Interface Engineering of Graphene Multi-Junction InGaP/GaAs/InGaAs/Ge Solar PVC
Abstract: AbstractThe main impediment faced by solar Photo-Voltaic Cell (PVC) is the excitation of charge carriers by high and low energy photons to make them reach the conduction band as this superintends the output device current. To enhance the device current, intermediate engineering of solar PVC is the most prominent strategy. An Inter-Mediate Layer (IML) serves as a spectrally selective layer between the muti-junctions for tandem solar cell. This research work …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Understanding of optical power in semiconductor based SOI Structure at the signal 1550 nm
Abstract: A silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure consists of a single crystalline silicon layer separated from the bulk substrate by a thin insulator layer. The insulator in SOI wafers is usually always a thermal silicon oxide (SiO2) layer, with a silicon wafer as the substrate. The silicon sheet can be very thin (50 nm for fully depleted transistors) or tens of micrometres thick, depending on the application. Similarly, the thickness of buried oxide …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Two Lift Cement Concrete Pavement
Abstract: Rigid pavement construction is promoting now a days due to its durablilitycriteria.Cost of fresh aggregate is 30-35% more than recycled aggregate which causes increase of overall cost of pavementthustwo lift pavement has great potential as a sustainable paving solution.The main objective of this study is to use recycled aggregate in concrete pavement which reduced overall cost of the pavement.Sincenatural aggregate scarcity is increasing day by day.Generally homogenous layer of concrete …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Parametric Effect on the Mechanical Property of Extrusion-Based 3D-Printed Parts
Abstract: Material extrusion-based 3D printing, a prevalent and economical approach for producing complex geometries, heavily relies on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene due to its advantageous mechanical properties and dimensional stability. Nevertheless, the mechanical integrity of 3D-printed components is considerably impacted by process variables. This research investigates the implications of critical parameters – layer height (LH), infill percentage (IP), and infill pattern design (IPD) – on the tensile, compressive, and flexural strength of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 160–170 Read article
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Study the Effect of Applied Gate Voltage on Threshold Potential and Carrier Transport Behavior of Three-Terminal Novel Prototype Device having Configuration P-type Si/SiO2/CuFeS2/Al
Abstract: This study presents a trial approach for the fabrication and characterization of a novel p-Si/SiO₂/CuFeS₂/Al field-dependent three-terminal electronic device designed to investigate charge transport behavior across multiple semiconductor junctions under externally applied bias voltages. The proposed prototype incorporates CuFeS₂ (chalcopyrite) as the active semiconductor layer, marking its first reported application in a field-induced electronic device architecture. The device was fabricated using a layered heterostructure consisting of p-type silicon, a silicon …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article