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IJCMM V-11 I-01 2025

IJCMM V-11 I-01 2025

PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2024-12-25

An Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Short Vetiver Fibers

By Haydar U. Zaman

Abstract: Synthetic fibers (such as carbon, glass, ceramic fibers, etc.) are a cause of environmental concern, so natural fibers (such as vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, jute, etc.) are extensively used. In this study, the compression molding process was used to improve low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrix composites reinforced with vetiver fiber (VF). Experiments were conducted by…

Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 1–13Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-02-11

Facile Approach to Epoxidize Elastomers & Its Silica Composite for Green Tyre Application

By Parashiva Prabhu, Subhra Mohanty, and Virendra Kumar Gupta

Abstract: Rubber epoxidation is usually carried out to serve dual purpose, to introduce the functionality, and to enhance the polymer – filler interaction. In general, epoxidation of elastomers having unsaturation in backbone adopt conventional refluxing and batch process which makes the synthesis complex as well as time consuming. In view of this, a novel process of…

Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 14–27Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2025-02-10

Morphology and Elemental Composition of Carbon Fibers†

By Indra Neel Pulidindi

Abstract:  Carbon fibers, owing to their unique property of high specific strength, find immense utility in almost all sectors of human activity, ranging from aeronautics, astronautics, geonautics, aquanautics, industry, catalysis, smart materials, defence, and many more. The production, properties, and applications of carbon fibers and related materials are a fertile and fast-growing research area drawing wide…

PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2025-02-15

Sustainable Labware Solutions: A Study of Biodegradable Modified Polypropylene for Sterilization‑Resistance

By Kanittika Samneingjam, Juthamas Mahajaroensiri, Maysinee Kanathananun, Cristina Velasco Aranda, Mario Muñoz, and Somchoke Limwongsaree

Abstract: This study investigated the impact of incorporating a 1‑3% by weight of biodegradable additive into polypropylene (PP) using twin‑screw extrusion, followed by injection molding to prepare test specimens. The effects of the additive on the rheological, thermal, mechanical, and optical properties of PP were investigated, along with the impact of two common sterilization methods: autoclave (121°C, 15…

PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-02-10

Synthesis of Brominated Poly (Isobutylene-co-Isoprene) Based Ionomers and Its Applications

By Saurabh K. Tiwari and Virendra Kumar Gupta

Abstract: Reactive bromobutyl rubber and its modification have been studied in detail. These reactive bromobutyl rubber was converted to ammonium and phosphonium functionalized bromobutyl rubber using triphenyl phosphine (PPh3) and 4-Dimethylaminopyridine (4-DMAP). Mechanical properties of synthesized ionomers are found comparative with butyl rubber. Pharma stopper was made from synthesized phosphonium ionomer that may be useful for…

Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 11, Issue 01, 2025 · pp. 47–55Read Article →