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5 articles for “firefly algorithm”
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Firefly Algorithm–Based Optimization of Processing Parameters for Enhanced Performance of Polymer Composite Materials
Abstract: Polymer composite materials are extensively used in aerospace, automotive, and oil & gas applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility. However, achieving optimal mechanical and thermal performance strongly depends on precise control of processing parameters such as curing temperature, energy consumption, and material utilization. Conventional trial-and-error approaches often lead to excessive energy usage, non-uniform curing, and sub-optimal composite properties. To address these challenges, this paper proposes an …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 90–107 Read article
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Metaheuristic Design of Epoxy-Based Polymer Composites
Abstract: This research investigates the optimization of epoxy resin based polymer compositions in composite materials to enhance their mechanical and tribological properties for industrial applications. We examined the properties of composite materials by running experiments and optimizing these results using Firefly and five optimization algorithms to find the best steel and epoxy ratios. Our tests confirmed that higher dosages of steel powder increased materials' resistance to breaking and impacts yet lowered …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 769–791 Read article
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A Review on Solar Multilevel Inverter for the Production of Free Energy Due to the Structure with Long-life Feature
Abstract: Multilevel inverters play a major role in medium voltage, high power and renewable applications. It is also used in certain applications where high switching frequency, and high output voltage gain are required. The switching transient period of a MOSFET should be minimal because a high dv/dt rate could result in permanent damage to the MOSFET. The harmonics present could cause many problems and so it has to be minimized. The …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Dynamic Performance Enhancement of Polymer Composites through Metaheuristic machinining optimization
Abstract: This work aims to provide an optimization of meta-heuristic algorithms in order to improve the dynamic behavior of composite materials utilized in various practical engineering tasks. Based on the Comprehensive literature review it has been observed that composite sandwich panels with PVC foam cores accomplished mechanical characteristics superior than those ones that were produced on PU foam core mainly in flexural, compression, and impact tests Thus the study establishes the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 114–129 Read article
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Intelligent Optimization of Drilling Parameters in Polymer Composites using Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Techniques
Abstract: The study tests different ways to use ML and metaheuristic algorithms to determine the best drilling parameters for polymer matrix composites. The research uses a composite matrix made from 55.25% vinyl ester, 44.0% Nickel–Phosphorous coated glass fiber and 0.75% Al₂O₃ nanowires which are tested for tensile strength (64.57 MPa), flexural strength (85.86 MPa) and impact strength (71.79 kJ/m²). By applying a Taguchi orthogonal array, it is observed that a slower …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1795–1810 Read article