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Sustainable Utilization of Recycled Polymers in Bituminous Polymer Composites: Influence of Processing Technique on Mechanical and Durability Characteristics
Abstract: The growing accumulation of post-consumer polymer waste has intensified the need for sustainable recycling strategies capable of transforming them into value-added engineering products. Among various recycling approaches, the incorporation of recycled polymers into bituminous systems offers a promising pathway for enhancing pavement performance while supporting circular economy principles. This study investigates the sustainable utilisation of recycled Polymers in bituminous polymer composites and evaluates the influence of dry and wet processing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Machine Learning-Based Optimization of Additive Manufacturing with Improved Mechanical Performance: Development of Sustainable Thermoplastic Composites
Abstract: Additive manufacturing has successfully manufactured lightweight, programmable and geometrically complicated components. However, reliable mechanical performance and efficient use of resources remain hard. This paper presents a machine learning (ML) based approach to optimize additive fabrication of sustainable thermoplastic composites with enhanced mechanical characteristics. The suggested approach combines material composition, printing settings and process circumstances to forecast and optimize tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance and dimensional stability. The aim is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Energy Assessment of a Solar-Assisted Autonomous Cleaning System
Abstract: The growing emphasis on sustainable engineering has accelerated the development of autonomous cleaning technologies that minimize energy consumption while maintaining effective cleaning performance. This study presents the performance evaluation and energy assessment of a solar-assisted autonomous cleaning system developed for indoor cleaning applications. The system integrates a rechargeable battery, photovoltaic charging unit, vacuum cleaning mechanism, water dispensing module, and a mobile locomotion platform to perform sequential dry and wet cleaning …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 24–33 Read article