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• Published Subscription Original Research 17 Aug 2026

  Ultrasonic Dispersion of Halloysite Nanotubes for Enhanced Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Performance of Epoxy Composites

  By Ritesh Dixit, Wg Cdr (Dr) Anil Kumar, Shakun Srivastava, Ashwani Sharma, Kheelraj Pandey

  Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites were prepared by mixing HNT with bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556) using ultrasonication, followed by compression molding. HNT contents of 0–5 wt.% were used. The composites were evaluated for tensile strength, flexural strength, Shore D hardness, Izod impact strength, and thermal stability using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The fractured tensile surfaces were also examined to understand the failure mechanism and interaction between HNT and the epoxy matrix. …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article 4 May 2026

  Comprehensive Performance Assessment of Silane-Treated Bio-Extracted Husk Fiber Reinforced Composites for Sustainable Construction Applications

  By Suguna B. Rao, Raghavendra N., Supritha R.M., Kashfina Kapadia Memon, Pushpendra Patel, Deepak G.B., Prashant Sunagar, Yogesh Agrawal, Nandkishor Sawai, Anil Singh Yadav

  Abstract: This research project is an extensive experimental study on bio-extracted husk fiber polymer composites with a focus on silane surface treatment. Bio-extracted rice husk fibers underwent an alkali-enzymatic hybrid extraction process followed by a 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) treatment for improved interfacial adhesion and matrix compatibility. Resin composites with treated and untreated fibers were fabricated with a weight ratio of 10%, 20%, and 30% via hand lay-up methods. A battery of mechanical …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–241 Read article →