Thermal decomposition

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 23 Jul 2025

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

By G Ashwin Prabhu, Rajesh Sudhakar, R Sathishkumar, G M Lionus Leo, Aarsath Crisple B, Abdul Rahman A H

Abstract: This study investigates the thermal decomposition and mechanical properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (FRPCs) using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). The research focuses on improving the recycling and recovery process of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs), addressing environmental concerns regarding their disposal. By analyzing the effects of different heating rates (5°C and 10°C per minute) and atmospheric conditions (nitrogen, oxygen, and a combination of both), the study identifies optimal parameters for maximizing …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 386–393 Read article

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 1 May 2025

Characterization of Thermochemical Properties and Combustion Behavior In AP/HTPB Polymer Composite Solid Propellant for Enhanced Performance

By P.N. Kadiresh, K. Raja, S.P. Venkatesan

Abstract: The thermal decomposition of solid propellants containing hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) binder is a complex process, driven by multiple interacting chemical and physical factors. Solid propellant combustion characteristics are profoundly influenced by the composition of the propellant, the conditions of pressure, the starting temperature, and a range of aero-thermochemical parameters. The paper explores the influence of polymeric structure in the HTPB binder on thermal decomposition characteristics of the AP/HTPB composite propellants …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 502–511 Read article

Published Subscription Original Research 9 Oct 2024

Development of Biomass-Derived Composites From Commodity Plastics Via Pyrolysis For Enhanced Corrosion Protection of Metals

By Lalita, Rajnish Kumar, Prasadaraju Kantheti, Anahas Perianaika Matharasi Antonytraj, Arvind Lal, Ashwani Kumar Sanghi

Abstract: Escalating environmental concerns and the depletion of fossil resources have spurred the need for sustainable and eco-friendly materials. By converting plastic waste into valuable carbonaceous materials via pyrolysis, both plastic pollution and resource scarcity can be addressed. The process involves the thermal decomposition of plastics in an inert atmosphere, producing a mixture of gases, liquids, and solid residues rich in carbon. These carbonaceous residues are then incorporated with biomass materials …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 59–70 Read article

Published Open access Original Research Special issue 13 Nov 2023

A Comparative Study of Zinc Oxide Nano Particles Synthesized by Hydrothermal, Sol-gel and Thermal Decomposition

By Nudrat Jahan

Abstract: In the proposed work, Zinc oxide nano particles (ZnO NP's) are synthesized using three different methods: Hydrothermal, Sol-gel and Thermal decomposition. The samples are characterized using X- ray diffraction (XRD), UV visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD pattern exhibit single-phase polycrystalline nature of all the samples exhibiting the most intense peak at (101). The diffraction peaks are located at 31.80, 34.46, …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 7, 2023 · pp. 39–45 Read article