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44 articles for “phenolic composite”
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Effect of Ply Orientation on Thermal Erosion and Conductivity of Silica Phenolic Composites Under Oxy-Acetylene Flame
Abstract: The thermal and erosion performance of fiber-reinforced composites is highly sensitive to fiber architecture, matrix chemistry, and processing techniques, factors that have shaped development of advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) over past two decades. Silica phenolic (SP) composites, in particular, are widely employed in aerospace and defense applications due to their flame resistance, char stability, and ability to withstand severe thermal shock. However, optimizing thermal conductivity while improving erosion resistance …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 273–283 Read article
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Investigate the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Short Coconut, Short Bamboo Fibers and Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Phenol Formaldehyde Composites
Abstract: In the field of research, the composite materials become the dominant materials from last forty years. Because of eco-friendly nature and sustainability, the researchers are using natural fibers in polymer composites to obtain good thermal, acoustic insulating properties, excellent formability and weight-resistance compared to traditional building materials. In the present research work, seven different fiber reinforcement Phenol formaldehyde matrix polymer composite i.e., short coconut, short bamboo and short glass fiber …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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Failure Analysis of Bearing: A Review
Abstract: Ball and rolling element bearings are perhaps the most widely used components in industrial machinery. They are used to support load and allow relative motion inherent in the mechanisms involved, preventive measures and recommended corrections to enhance the life of the bearing. In this paper, the most widely referred mechanisms are reviewed and discussed, and their limitations are addressed. Heat flows within a bearing, scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier infrared …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 43–59 Read article
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Experimental Investigation Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Made by Carbon Fibre Mixed with Zro2 and Phenolic Resin
Abstract: Composites are one of the major research criteria in aerospace technologies to fulfil the present needs. Addition of materials to carbon fibers without increasing of weight of the parts Nano and micro fillers have its own criteria in improving mechanical properties. ZrO2 particles added to carbon fibers can improve the strength with a light add up in density. Present study focused on the mechanical behavior of zirconium oxide addition to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 562–573 Read article
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¬Study on Phenological, Qualitative and Quantitative Traits in Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.): Digestible Nutrients and Chemical Composition
Abstract: AbstractThe present study examined the effectiveness of maize fodder cultivated with three genotypes— V1 (AAIMS 1), V2 (AAIMS 2), and V3 (J1006) in fodder maize, obtained from complete randomized design in the Animal Nutrition Laboratory, SHIATS, Allahabad, India. The data were recorded on eight characters to study the per se performance of fodder quality traits of maize fodder. Analysis of variance revealed that there was considerable variation available for most …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Influence of the Modification of Resol Phenolics on the Properties of Glass and Cotton Fiber Laminates
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite based on resol phenolics awaits special attention due to excellent inherent properties of the resol phenolics. In this study, modified resol phenolics by unsaturated polyester (UP) and epoxidised novolacs of simple phenol, o-cresol and p-cresol were used to fabricate glass and cotton FRPs. An overall enhancement of 25% in tensile strength and 40% in impact strength is achieved upon modification for both the modified laminates. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 239–255 Read article
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Unlocking the Healing Powers of Aṣl Khāliṣ (Honey): Exploring Its Functional and Therapeutic Potential
Abstract: Aṣl Khāliṣ (honey) as a natural product has grabbed the attention of researchers as a reciprocal and indispensable remedy. Honey has been used to heal both internal and external ailments for much longer than medicine has existed. Unani scholars have mentioned its action in classical literature as a nutritional agent, as well as a natural food supplement with therapeutic antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, deobstruent, lithotryptic, and wound-healing properties. According to contemporary …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Effect of heat treatment on nutritional value and bioactive compounds of banana heart (Musa acuminata Colla)
Abstract: The banana heart is considered an unconventional food plant and is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Heat Treatment (HT) on the proximate composition and phenolic content in flours obtained from different parts of the banana heart: bracts, Mangará and Flowers, with a part submitted to HT (bleaching for 3 min). Samples with and without HT were dehydrated (45°C/24h) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Water Absorption and Mechanical Behaviour of Bagasse Fibre and Particle-Reinforced Hybrid Composite Materials
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical behaviour and water absorption characteristics of bagasse fibre and groundnut shell particle (GSP)-reinforced hybrid composites using a phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin matrix. Varying weight fractions of GSP (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were incorporated into the composites, with bagasse fibre content kept constant at 30% by weight. Tensile, flexural, and impact strengths were measured, and the water absorption behaviour was evaluated following ASTM standards.The results indicated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 115–124 Read article
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of a Sustainable Bamboo Fiber Based Composite
Abstract: This research investigates the process of extracting and using both long and short bamboo fibers from the plentiful Dendrocalamus giganteus species. The fibers were extracted using a synergistic combination of mechanical and chemical methods, which proved to be the most efficient. The process included using an alkali solution and mechanical disintegration to generate superior long and short fibers. Subsequently, these fibers were used to manufacture composites by combining them with …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Exploring the properties and extraction of neem leaves
Abstract: Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a versatile medicinal plant, for its diverse therapeutic properties. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of recent research focusing on phytochemical analysis, biochemical characterization, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Neem extracts. Utilizing the different from of chemical used in it, phytochemical analysis identified a plethora of secondary metabolites within Neem, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, saponin, tannins, quinone, and phenolic compounds, indicative of its complex chemical …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Development of a predictive model for determining mechanical properties of nano Al2O3 reinforced adhesive bonded SS304 single lap joint
Abstract: In this study, single lap joints were prepared by adding nano-additives (Al2O3) in the quantity of 3 wt % in the phenolic resin, and the overlap length was varied to observe the effect on joint engineering properties. In the experiments, a single component system of a specific grade of phenolic resin was used as a binder, and aluminum (AA8011), as well as stainless steel (SS304), was used as adherends. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Estimation of the Total Phenol Contents of the Stem of the Anogeissus pendula
Abstract: Plants are the greatest gift to human kinds; they are the sources of various kinds of metabolites of known as well as unknown composition. Secondary metabolites are the compounds which are non-nutrient and are rich sources of other activity in the plants. Plant phenolics are the compounds which have phenyl ring in them in addition to two or more hydroxyl rings; they perform variety of function in plants such as …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Flame Spraying of Polymer-Abrasive Composites
Abstract: Polymer-based abrasive tools are distinguished by higher elasticity and resistance to chemically active media compared to tools with metal and ceramic binders. The former are effective at processing complex-profile and non-rigid surfaces. Tools based on coatings containing abrasive phenol- formaldehyde/epoxy resins and vulcanites are characterized by high cost and toxicity. In this paper, a study of composite flame-sprayed coatings, consisting of thermoplastic polymers and silicon carbide (volume ratio of 50-50), …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 96–104 Read article
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Phytochemical profiling and LC/MS analysis of Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker
Abstract: Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker, an endemic pteridophyte is found restricted to the Indian subcontinent mostly because of its environmental requirements of cool temperatures and optimum water availability. It is a drought-resistant species and shows curling in limited water supply reviving when water conditions are restored. This property makes this species a suitable plant for exploration of medicinal properties, although its restricted occurrence has limited this evaluation. The current study explores …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of Bivalent Tin(II) with 4-Tert-butylphenol
Abstract: Bivalent tin(II)-4-tert. butylphenoxide of composition Sn(OC6H4X-4)2(I), where X = But, has been synthesized by the reaction of stannous chloride (SnCl2) with bimolar amounts of 4-tert. butyl phenol (HOC6H4But-4) in the presence of the base, diethyl amine, in tetrahydrofuran (THF) solvent. The resulting complex was characterized by elemental analysis, molecular weight determination, molar conductance measurement, IR, and 1H NMR spectral studies. The reactivity of the newly synthesized complex (I) with HgCl2 …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Extraction and Compound Analysis of Bauhinia acuminata: Soxhlet Method and Identification
Abstract: In the present study, the extraction and compound analysis of Bauhinia acuminata using the Soxhlet method, coupled with identification techniques, were conducted. Bauhinia acuminata L., a member of the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family in the Caesalpinioideae subfamily, is a shrub usually reaching a height of around 3 m. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia and commonly found in the tropical regions of India and China. Primarily grown for ornamental purposes, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Pain Management Through Ayurvedic Tablets and Capsules
Abstract: Triphala Guggulu is a classical formulation widely used in Ayurveda for the management of metabolic and inflammatory disorders. It represents a synergistic combination of Triphala – composed of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, and Terminalia chebula – along with the oleo-gum resin of Commiphora mukul. In traditional Ayurvedic practice, this formulation has been prescribed for conditions, such as arthritis, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and chronic constipation, primarily due to its reputed ability to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Therapeutic Prospects and Comparative Bioactive Evaluation of Fenugreek Seed Extracts
Abstract: A medicinal plant with substantial therapeutic potential, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is rich in bioactive phytoconstituents. The phytochemical makeup and antioxidant properties of aqueous and methanolic fenugreek seed extracts were compared in this study. Phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins were found in both extracts, with the methanolic fraction showing greater intensity, according to preliminary phytochemical screening. The methanolic extract has higher levels of phenolic, flavonoid, and terpenoid content, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 64–75 Read article
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Regional Variation in Amino Acid Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Tasar Sericin from North and South Bihar
Abstract: This study investigates geographical differences in biochemical and functional characteristics of sericin obtained from Antheraea mylitta cocoons sourced from two regions of Bihar, India: Bhagalpur (North) and Banka (South). Sericin was isolated via an alkali-assisted autoclaving process. Amino acid profiles were determined using HPLC. Free radical scavenging capacity was measured through DPPH, ABTS, and hydrogen peroxide assays. Antibacterial and antifungal effects were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article