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Published Subscription Original Research 14 Sep 2026

Multifunctional Corn Husk Fibre/PLA–PBAT Hybrid Composites with Carbon-Black Percolation for Structural Self-Sensing Applications

By Prerna, M Meena, Priyanka Jha, Neha Choudhary, Ashish Kumar Pathak, Vamsi Krishna Mamidi, Apparao Thota, Kirubakaran D, Prathiba R

Abstract: This study developed multifunctional polymer composites based on a PLA/PBAT (Polylactic Acid/ Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)) thermoplastic matrix reinforced with 20 wt.% corn husk fibre (CHF) and functionalized with conductive carbon black (CB) for smart consumer-electronics casings. Alkali treatment modified the lignocellulosic fibre surface, improving fibre–matrix interfacial adhesion and stress transfer within the polymer composite. Thermal characterization showed that the PLA cold-crystallization temperature decreased from 112.5 °C for the unfilled blend to …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article

Published Subscription 5 Oct 2020

Evaluation of Tensile Properties of Waste Cornhusk Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composite

By Sreejith Sreenivasan, Sanket Kangutkar, Nikhil Avhad, Ashish Kondhari, Kamini Kadam

Abstract: Composite materials are generally used in various manufacturing and construction applications around the globe. Properties like lightweight, fatigue resistant, effortlessly moldable makes composites a favorable material for various applications. Composites meet various design requirements with important factor of weight reduction of the part or the product to be manufactured. This lighter materials are nowadays preferred over the conventional materials as they are helpful in absorbing the impact load and vibrations. …

Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–24 Read article

Published Subscription 20 Apr 2020

Effect of silicon carbide on the mechanical properties of the rice husk, corn cob polymer matrix composites

By Yogish C. K., S. Pradeep, Raghavendra Rao R., Sunil Kumar G.

Abstract: Throughout the world there have been alarming concerns over the use of non renewable resources during manufacturing of goods and associated environmental legislations. Therefore, the use of natural materials and fabrication of composites there from, particularly, development of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites is gaining significant attention. Although natural fibre reinforced composites (NFRCs) show strong application prospects, various materials and processing related challenges needs to be addressed to achieve long-term …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article