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201 articles for “matrixes”
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Tensile, Flexural and Impact Properties of Luffa Cylindrica and Pineapple Reinforced Polymer Matrix hybrid Composite
Abstract: Composites are emerging as realistic substitutes to the metal alloys in many applications like automobiles, marine, aerospace applications, sports goods, etc. Fiber composites offer many benefits such as low specific gravity, tensile strength and modulus, comprehensive strength, better fatigue strength, etc. Owing to the low specific gravity, the strength weight ratio and modulus weight ratio of these composite materials are markedly superior to those of metallic materials. Composites also afford …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Composites: The Future Generation of Aircraft Materials
Abstract: New developments in material science and its technologies find their best fulfilling areas in aircraft and space vehicles. The aviation and space industry has often been a catalyst for the development and innovation of a new material framework in its construction. The basic parameters for aerospace development are weight reduction, system-specific requirements, and low cost. Materials have an impact on the entire life cycle of an airplane, from the design …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Experimental verification of strength of glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites
Abstract: An experimental investigation has been carried out to develop a new PMC (Polymer Matrix Composite) using commercially available Epoxy and Polyurethane resin systems. These resin systems would be reinforced with glass fibers, filler materials and aluminium foils. The laminates have been prepared by using the hand lay-up technique for eight layers and the mechanical tests such as tensile and compression test have been conducted for the PMC. This work has …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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Existence of Ψ- Bounded Solutions for First Order Matrix Difference System on Z
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this paper a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Synthesis & Characterization of ZnSe/CdSe/ZnS Nano-particles embedded in Polymer matrix- A Review
Abstract: The main purpose of this review is to highlight the present state of knowledge in synthesis, characterization, optical properties, challenges, and potential applications for the most common ZnSe/CdSe/ZnS: PVA polymer nanocomposites, utilizing these nanoscale materials for the application in optical field are being used numerously. The major impact is done on the research already done and being done from nanomaterial to nanocomposites since there has been a revived interest in …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Analysis of Physical Properties and Fabrication of Silicon Carbide, Graphite and Fly Ash Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: In the present study, a modest effort has been made to produce aluminium based silicon carbide particulate MMCs with an objective to develop a conventional low-cost method of producing MMCs and to acquire homogenous dispersion of ceramic material. To achieve these objectives step-mixing method of stir casting technique has been adopted and subsequent property analysis is performed. Al 6351 has been reinforced by silicon carbide, graphite and fly ash material, …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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The Production Advanced Carbon Nanocomposite Materials by Using the Method of Vibro-turbulization
Abstract: Nanocomposites are materials that contain nano-sized particles in a matrix of a standard material. The addition of nanoparticles to the matrix results in a sharp improvement in the properties of the resulting nanomaterial, including mechanical strength, toughness, and electrical or thermal conductivity. Existing methods for the synthesis of nanocomposites, consisting in the laser decomposition of an aerosol of a ferrocene solution in toluene, as a result of which a nanocomposite …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Structural Applications
Abstract: Natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional synthetic fiber composites owing to their environmental sustainability, low density, and competitive specific mechanical properties. However, a comprehensive and simultaneous evaluation of both mechanical and thermal performance of jute/sisal hybrid natural fiber epoxy composites under systematic fiber treatment conditions remains insufficiently addressed in the literature. The present study investigates the mechanical and thermal characterization of jute and …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Influence of Surface Treatments on the Adhesion of Plant Fibers to Epoxy Resin
Abstract: Because of their primary benefits, moderate strength and stiffness, low cost, and the fact that they are a renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally safe material, natural fibers are seen to have potential use as reinforcing agents in polymer composite materials. Since they are inherently hydrophilic, moisture can easily build up on them, weakening or plasticizing the fibers’ adhesion to the surrounding matrix and affecting the performance of composite materials used in …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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OPTIMIZATION OF EDM PARAMETERS USING PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM
Abstract: Aluminium metal matrix composites are increasing the applications such as automobile industries, aerospace industries ,marine as well as construction. The use of nonconventional machining techniques in shaping aluminum metal matrix composites has generated extensive interest as the manufacturing of complicated contours such as dies. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) tends to be a promising technique for machining metal matrix composites. Hybrid Al6061 composite reinforced with 10% SiC and 4% Graphite particles …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Unity in Diversity: How Constituents Create Better Composites
Abstract: Composite materials have changed modern engineering by combining the bestqualities of their individual parts to make something stronger, lighter, and moredurable than any one part could be on its own. This paper examines the notionof "unity in diversity" concerning composite materials, highlighting how theamalgamation of distinct constituent phases—usually a matrix and areinforcement—yields synergistic qualities that single-phase materials cannotachieve. The matrix holds the reinforcement in place and protects it, while thereinforcement …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Composite Engineering Materials: From StructuralFundamentals to Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Composite materials have become a key part of modern engineering and materials sciencebecause they are very strong for their weight, can be designed in many ways, and can bemade to fit specific needs. This page gives a full review of composite materials, focussing onhow they are classified, what they are made of (the matrix and the reinforcement), how theyare made, and how they behave mechanically. The conversation also covers the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Theoretical Analysis of GaN/AlGaN Based Quantum Well Structure
Abstract: In this paper, we have studied the GaN/AlGaN Based quantum well Structures and describe the numerical code for calculating the band structure of GaN/AlGaN quantum-well wurtzite semiconductors. We have used Luttinger Hamiltonian matrix for calculating wurtzite semiconductors. We have considered Schrodinger wave equation using finite difference method for conduction band calculation and Luttinger Hamiltonian matrix using finite-difference method is used for the calculations of the valence band structures of GaN/AlGaN …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Effect of Nano-Fillers on the Mechanical and Fracture Behavior of Polymer Composite Matrices: A Review
Abstract: The modification of polymer composite matrices through the incorporation of nano-scale fillers has become a prominent and highly effective strategy for enhancing mechanical performance, stiffness, and fracture resistance. Unlike conventional micro-scale reinforcements, nano-fillers possess exceptionally high surface area–to–volume ratios and unique physicochemical characteristics that significantly influence interfacial phenomena within the polymer matrix. Materials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), nano-silica, and layered silicate nanoclays, introduce advanced toughening mechanisms …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Interfacial Engineering and Performance Optimization of Jute-Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Laminates
Abstract: The increasing environmental concerns associated with synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composites have driven substantial research interest toward naturally derived, biodegradable fiber alternatives. This study presents a comprehensive mechanical and thermal characterization of jute fiber reinforced epoxy composites fabricated via hand lay-up followed by compression molding. Jute fibers were subjected to alkali treatment using 5 wt% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution for 4 hours at ambient temperature to enhance fiber–matrix interfacial bonding …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 52–64 Read article
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Quantification of Morphine, Codeine, and Dihydrocodeine in Carissa carandas Leaves and Fruit Using LC-MS/MS: The Impact of Drying on Alkaloid Concentration
Abstract: This study presents a method for quantifying morphine, codeine, and dihydrocodeine in Carissa carandas (Karonda) leaves and fruit, employing morphine-D3 as an internal standard (1 µg/mL) to ensure accuracy. Samples are prepared at 25 ng/mL and extracted using solvent techniques, with an optional solid-phase extraction step to mitigate matrix effects. Quantification is conducted via LC-MS/MS, providing robust sensitivity. Results show that drying concentrates these alkaloids, particularly morphine in fruit, due …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 49–61 Read article
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The new method of composite materials production
Abstract: The existing methods for production, for example, polymer composite materials: the pressing (direct, injection, profile), the injection molding (injection, intrusion, centrifugal molding, and autoclaving), the extrusion, the pultrusion, the contact molding, the winding, vacuum molding and pneumatic molding do not permit to reach the main goal of the production of unique composite materials with a basis (matrix) filled by uniformly distributed filler (armoured element), having high strength and rigidity. The …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Advanced Magnesium-Based Metallic GlassComposites for Biomedical Implant Applications: AMachine-Learning-Informed Approach
Abstract: Magnesium-based bulk metallic glasses (Mg-BMGs) combine strength, low density, and tunable degradability. Their amorphous matrix has a small plastic process zone. This zone is only about 4 μm wide. A small process zone keeps most glasses brittle. Adding a second phase is the best fix. This chapter extends Mg-BMGs to true composites. We call these Mg-based bulk metallic glass composites, or Mg- BMGCs. The chapter covers matrix engineering and interfacial …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 48–65 Read article
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Phase-Change Material Integrated Semiconductor Circuits for In-Memory Analog Computing Applications
Abstract: The continuous demand for high-speed, energy-efficient computing has intensified the exploration of in- memory analog computing (IMAC) architectures, which aim to minimize the latency and power overhead associated with conventional von Neumann architectures. This research investigates the integration of phase- change materials (PCMs) with semiconductor circuits to realize programmable, non-volatile in-memory analog computing platforms. PCMs exhibit reversible resistance switching between amorphous and crystalline states, enabling precise analog weight storage directly …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Physico-Mechanical and Degradation Properties on Agro-Waste Based Polymer Composites Reinforced with Banana Bunch Fiber
Abstract: The usage of banana bunch fibers in polymer composite parts for the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries is growing. As people grow more aware of the danger of synthetic fibers, banana bunch fibers are being used in an increasing variety of sectors. It is important to recognize that humans depend on the Earth for survival, not the other way around. This understanding drives scientists and policymakers to seek alternatives to …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–43 Read article