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3 articles for “Epoxy-silica composites”

• Published Subscription Review Article 7 Apr 2026

  An Integrated Simulation Framework for Predicting Dielectric Breakdown and Electrical Aging in Epoxy-Silica Composite Insulation Systems

  By Digvijay B Kanase, Arun Thorat, Swapnil Patil, Suraj Pawar, Sachin P Jadhav, Vishal Patil

  Abstract: This paper provides a combined computation approach in forecasting the dielectric breakdown and electrical aging within epoxy-silica composite of insulation system. The approach will consist of a three-complementary methodology (a combination of computing electric field using the finite element analysis, estimation of the probability of failures or breakdowns using Weibull statistics, and prediction of degradation tendencies using artificial neural networks). The epoxy-silica composites are of 10-40 volumes fillers. The simulations …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 339–376 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 30 May 2026

  Synergistic Effects of Hybridized Nano-Silica and Hemp Fiber Reinforcement on Bio-Epoxy Composites

  By Priya R., M. Bala Theja, Hari Kumar Andem, Ankush B. Khansole, S. Mohamed Rabeek, Rekha Anantharaman, S.B.G. Tilak Babu

  Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced bio-epoxy composites have become promising sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic-fiber petroleum-based materials, but are often limited by low fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, low thermal stability, and high moisture absorption which limit their application in structural applications. These issues are discussed in this work, by carrying out a systematic investigation of the synergistic effects of the hybridization of nano-silica particles with alkali-treated hemp fibers in a bio-epoxy matrix the composites …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 214–228 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 7 Jan 2026

  Hybrid Epoxy Composites with Areca and Abaca Fibers: Effect of Nano-SiO₂ on Mechanical Properties

  By G Sridevi, Srikar Gemaraju, Karimulla Syed, Siva Sankara Babu Chinka, Mangesh Dakhole

  Abstract: This study explores the fabrication and mechanical evaluation of sustainable epoxy-based hybrid composites reinforced with Areca fiber (ARF), Abaca fiber (ABF), and nano-silica (SiO₂). The composites were made using a hand layup process, maked five variants (S1–S5) with ARF content ranging from 0–40 wt% and nano-silica content from 0–8 wt%, while maintaining ABF as the primary reinforcement. Mechanical performance was assessed through tensile strength (TS), flexural strength (FS), and impact …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 606–613 Read article →