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11 articles for “surface wettability”
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Preparation of Transparent and Thermal Resistant Zirconia Reinforced Epoxy Based Polymer Matrix Composite Coatings
Abstract: This study investigates the thermal stability, structural characteristics, optical transparency, and surface wettability of epoxy-based composite coatings reinforced with 2 wt.% zirconia (ZrO₂) nanoparticles. The composite coatings were synthesized using a dip-coating technique on carbon fiber substrates and subsequently subjected to thermal treatments at 300 °C, 400 °C, and 500 °C. Structural analysis using X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the amorphous nature of the epoxy matrix with no significant crystallization or …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 171–177 Read article
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Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency
Abstract: Environmental factors such as dust deposition, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and surface reflection significantly reduce the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This study investigates the development and performance evaluation of polymer-based nanocomposite coatings designed to improve the optical and surface properties of PV panel glass. A hybrid nanocomposite coating containing TiO₂ and SiO₂ nanoparticles dispersed in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix was synthesized using the sol–gel technique and deposited through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 490–497 Read article
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Optimizing Glass to Metal Composite Seal Performance: An integrated Approach with Artificial Neural Network, Multiple Regression, and Taguchi
Abstract: Composite materials, particularly glass to metal composites, are critical components in solar receiver tubes, where vacuum leakage can significantly compromise the efficiency of solar plants. This research addresses the technical barriers associated with the development of durable and high-quality glass to metal composite seals. We investigate the principles that can enhance the physical and chemical properties of these composite seals, focusing on the incorporation of TiO2 and MgO nanoparticles into …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 418–435 Read article
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Synthesis of Thermal Resistant and Transparent Al2O3 Reinforced Epoxy-Based Composite Coatings
Abstract: This study explores the influence of thermal treatment on the structural, optical, and surface wettability characteristics of epoxy-based composite coatings reinforced with 3 wt.% aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles. The coatings were synthesized via a dip-coating method on carbon fiber substrates and subjected to controlled thermal treatments at 300 °C, 400 °C, and 500 °C to assess their thermal resilience. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the structural integrity of the composite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 178–183 Read article
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Development and Thermal-Soiling Performance Evaluation of Boron-Nitride Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings for Solar Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: Surface heating, dust buildup, and weakening triggered by ultraviolet (UV) light all have a vast effect on the long-term performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. These issues all lower power conversion efficiency in real-world open-air circumstances. A nanocomposite coating built on fluoropolymer (FEP) that is reinforced with hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanoparticles is invented by this study to enhance thermal dissipation, optical transmission, and resistance to dirt at the same …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 218–223 Read article
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Engineered Hybrid Nanoclay-Infused Nano-Polymers for Multifunctional Anti-Corrosive Coatings
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites reinforced with layered nanofillers have emerged as an effective route to enhance structural stability in protective coating applications. Polymer–clay nanocomposites also provide a promising route to enhance mechanical robustness and environmental durability in coating systems. In this study, a hybrid epoxy–polyurethane (EPU) coating was reinforced using organo-modified montmorillonite (o-MMT) and layered double hydroxide intercalated with 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (LDH–MBT). Uniform dispersion and interfacial anchoring between the nanoclays and polymer chains …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 40–53 Read article
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High-Performance Biodegradable Films from Bamboo Derived Cellulose Nanofibers and Silk Fibroin: Engineering Sustainable Polymer Composites
Abstract: This research presents the advancement of biodegradable composite films from cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) extracted from bamboo and silk fibroin (SF) derived from Bombyx mori cocoons. CNF/SF composites were fabricated in three different compositions—CS10, CS30, and CS50—via aqueous blending and solution casting, followed by ethanol-induced β-sheet stabilization. Mechanical testing confirmed a considerable enhancement in tensile strength from 72 MPa (CS10) to 112 MPa (CS50), while Young’s modulus improved from 2.4 GPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 256–265 Read article
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Wettability and Physiothermal Analysis of Silver-Reinforced Eggshell-Derived Hydroxyapatite Based Biocomposite
Abstract: Hydroxyapatite (HAp), a biocompatible ceramic material, has garnered significant interest in medical applications due to its natural bone type replica. The current study investigates the physical, wettability, and thermal properties of a novel HAp derived from eggshell waste and reinforced with silver nanoparticles at 0.0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 weight % concentration using chemical precipitation method and termed as HAP0.0Ag, HAP0.1Ag, HAP0.2Ag and HAP0.5Ag respectively. As observed, the Fourier transform …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 300–314 Read article
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Wear Attribute of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced With MWCNT, Produced By FSP, On A Vertical Milling Machine
Abstract: The exceptional properties of Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMCs) like good hardness, specific strength, enhanced wear rate made huge demand in the automobile and aerospace industries. The classical methods of manufacturing AMMCs leave problems at the interface of matrix and reinforcement segregation, like an agglomeration of reinforcements, wettability etc. To overcome this, an alternate, innovative method of fabricating aluminium matrix surface composites has been invented, which is termed friction stir …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 525–539 Read article
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A Ponder & Sedulousness Of Legion Shale Stabilizing Materials In Aqueous Based Drilling Fluid During The Process Of Borehole Strengthening
Abstract: Drilling fluid used while drilling the layers of shale will have the potential of reacting with water which tends to increase stickiness, induce swelling and promote sloughing of the borehole. This results in the reduction of drilling fluid circulation, increased mud loss, increase in torque and drag, reduction in lubricity. This will ultimately result in the increase of Non-Productive Time (NPT) during drilling which in turn increases Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Elucidation of Physical Structural Stability of Nickel Nanoparticles Additive-Based Magnetorheological Grease
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of nickel nanoparticles on the physical properties and structural stability of magnetorheological grease (NMRG) as a smart composite. The incorporation of nickel nanoparticles aims to mitigate issues commonly observed in conventional magnetorheological grease (MRG), including particle aggregation within the fibrous matrix, limited material performance, and deformation instability. NMRG samples containing 1–5 wt% nickel nanoparticles were prepared using a mechanical stirring method. The tests focused on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 191–215 Read article