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26 articles for “nanoscale engineering”
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Photonic Crystals – A Review
Abstract: Photonic crystals are periodically arrayed electromagnetic media, commonly having possessing photonic band gaps: ranges of frequency in which light cannot propagate through the structure. This periodicity, where the length scale is proportional to the wavelength of light in the band gap, is the electromagnetic analogue of a crystalline atomic lattice, where the latter acts on the electron wave function to make the familiar band gaps, semiconductors, and so on, of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Nanocomposites – Enhancing Mechanical Properties Through Nanoengineering
Abstract: Nanocomposites represent a groundbreaking development in material science, leveraging the unique properties of nanoscale reinforcements to revolutionize the performance of traditional composite materials. By integrating nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoclays, and metal nanoparticles into a polymer, ceramic, or metal matrix, nanocomposites exhibit significantly enhanced mechanical properties, including improved strength, toughness, and durability. These improvements arise from superior interfacial interactions, efficient load transfer mechanisms, and increased resistance to mechanical …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–52 Read article
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A Study of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites with Filler Effect
Abstract: Considering their versatility, polymers sometimes lack the barrier properties, mechanical strength, and thermal stability required for high-performance applications. The creation of polymer nanocomposites is an advanced solution to this restriction. To make these materials, nanoscale fillers like carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, clay, and metal oxide nanoparticles are added to a polymer matrix in small amounts (typically 1–5% weight percentage). The nanoparticles’ incredibly high surface area-to-volume ratio, as well as their …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Self-healing Polymer Nanocomposites study using filler effect
Abstract: Polymers, while versatile, often lack the desired mechanical strength, thermal stability, or barrierproperties for high-performance applications. This limitation is elegantly addressed bycreating polymer nanocomposites. These materials are formed by incorporating small amounts(typically 1-5 wt%) of nanoscale fillers (e.g., carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, clay, metaloxide nanoparticles) into a polymer matrix. The magic of nanocomposites lies in the incrediblyhigh surface area-to-volume ratio of the nanoparticles and their unique interactions with thepolymer chains. …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering Read article
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Self-healing Polymer Nanocomposites study using filler effect
Abstract: Polymers, while versatile, often lack the desired mechanical strength, thermal stability, or barrier properties for high-performance applications. This limitation is elegantly addressed by creating polymer nanocomposites. These materials are formed by incorporating small amounts (typically 1-5 wt%) of nanoscale fillers (e.g., carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, clay, metal oxide nanoparticles) into a polymer matrix. The magic of nanocomposites lies in the incredibly high surface area-to-volume ratio of the nanoparticles and their …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Investigating Analogue Gravity Phenomena through Electronic Black Holes: A Study
Abstract: The universe, in its grand cosmic ballet, is replete with mysteries, and among the most profound are the enigmatic black holes. These celestial behemoths, born from the collapse of massive stars, warp spacetime to such an extent that nothing, not even light, can escape their gravitational embrace. Their behavior, governed by Einstein's theory of General Relativity, pushes the boundaries of our understanding, presenting phenomena like Hawking radiation – a quantum …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–24 Read article