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Experimental Investigation on Tensile Properties of Al6061-Graphite Particulate Composites
Abstract: This paper presents the experimental work carried out on the tensile behavior of aluminium 6061 (Al 6061) graphite particulate composites. The required specimen are prepared using stir casting method with graphite proportions ranging from 3 to 12 % by weight. The mechanical behavior of Al 6061 graphite particulate composites produced using stir casting method, was investigated by conducting experiments on Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Tensile specimens were utilized for tensile …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Review on Natural Fiber Composites: Banana/Hemp Fiber and Its Hybrid Composites
Abstract: The centuries ago usage of composites materials plays important role in industrial revolution. In ancient days Egyptians used straw as reinforcement in clay bricks to build house. With the invented of glass fiber and resins, glass fiber reinforced composites found its application in many areas. Abundance nature and moderate specific strength than most of the organic fibers, low density and biodegradable nature make the natural fiber as attractive reinforcement in …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–27 Read article
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Sensing Capabilities of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Integrated With Electrical Inserts
Abstract: This paper describes the attempts made in developing a passive smart material by the integration of electrical inserts in the FRP components and studying the electrical & mechanical behavior under different loading conditions. FRPs are fabricated with copper inserts and are tested to study the resistive and capacitive behaviors of prepared specimens. FRP components are also tested for tensile, bending, compression and impact strengths to determine the effect of metal …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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An Evaluation of Cracks Repairing Techniques in Metals
Abstract: Cracks are surface that develop in a material. Dissemination energy derived from mechanical, thermal, chemical, and metallurgical effects, or a grouping of these may affect crack beginning and growth. Numerous types of cracks exist in metals and can be characterized as grinding, solidification, cooling, crater, machining tears, plating, centerline, pickling, heat treatment, fatigue, creep, stress corrosion and hydrogen cracks. Cracks can grow and lead to complete fracture of the component …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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3D printing of polymers by fused deposition modeling (FDM): filament ink to composite materials
Abstract: 3D printing technology has gained significant attention for its rapid manufacturing of on-demand customized objects from digital computer-aided design (CAD) model without need molds or machining. Polymers are the most utilize a class of commercial materials in additive manufacturing (AM) because of excellent physico-mechanical properties with desired objects. Fused deposition modeling is the filament based printing process which most widely popular for commercial thermoplastics polymer than other manufacturing techniques because …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Emerging Smart Materials: Recent Development in Self-healing Elastomers
Abstract: Smart materials based on olefins, diolefins, renewable materials and others reactive monomers are witnessing a rapid growth across different applications sectors such as electronics, health care, automotive, textile, building, construction, agriculture & Energy. Materials development is currently moving at high pace both in academia and in industry due to their diverse commercial potential and beneficial merit for the society. Self – healing elastomers have emerged as high potential materials among …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Dynamic Behavior of Hybrid Unidirectional Without Cracked Composite Plate
Abstract: The composite material is one of the most common materials used in engineering applications due to the wide range of properties, high strength, cheap, easy to manufacture and lightweight. Therefore, many studies and researches have been conducted and are currently being conducted to obtain the appropriate mathematical models that describe the behavior of these materials when exposed to different types of mechanical loads. A mathematical model was built by using …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Study of Attenuation Coefficient of Cu, Ag & Au
Abstract: The Absorption coefficient or Ultrasonic attenuation of Cu, Ag & Au at the range of 1 GHz using the calculated values of mason non-linearity parameter, ultrasonic Gruneisen parameter, thermal relaxation time and Debye average velocity along with ultrasonic wave velocity and elastic constant have been studied. This is useful to understanding the mechanism of interaction between acoustic wave and crystal lattice. The work is also beneficial to resolve various problem …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Kinetic Modeling and Thermodynamic Study of the Simultaneous Adsorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Onto Organomontmorillonite in Aqueous Medium
Abstract: Water is a vital source of human life, but it has frequently been polluted by mono and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, usually from petrochemicals in petroleum industrial effluents as well as other anthropogenic activities. This study investigate the potential of montmorillonite intercalated HDTMAand TMPA cations for effective removal of five (5) different polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) namely: naphthalene, anthracene, chrysene,benzo(a)pyrene and benzo(g,h,i) perylene in aqueous medium. To research PAH adsorption behaviour …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Recent Progress of Post-reactor and Reactor-made Polypropylene-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
Abstract: The global market for thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is growing rapidly owing to the rising demand from the packaging, automotive, healthcare, construction, electrical, electronics and other sectors. Significant progress has been made in the last few decades in the development of different TPE. Polypropylene being low-cost, corrosion resistance, better mechanical properties and readilyavailable, has attracted several researchers to develop polypropylene based thermoplastic elastomers (PP-TPE). This review focuses on recent advancements in …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Synthesis of Bromobutyl Rubber: Effect of Reaction Temperature and Time on Bromobutyl Rubber Microstructure
Abstract: Butyl rubber is prepared by cationic polymerization process either by solution or slurry phase by randomly copolymerizing isobutylene with small amount of isoprene (1-3 mol %). It has good air impermeability and oxidative stability and thus finds extensive use in inner tube applications. The presence of unsaturation in the form of isoprene units in butyl rubber provides a means of enhancing useful properties of this important commodity elastomer by incorporation …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Elasticity's Double-Edged Sword: Navigating Instability in Materials
Abstract: The phenomena of elastic instability, which is frequently seen as a restriction, presents both difficulties and unrealized possibilities for materials research and engineering. This explores the complex interactions between elasticity and instability in different materials, exposing the dual nature of this phenomena as both a constraint and an opportunity. This article illustrates the delicate balancebetween upholding structural integrity and utilizing instability for cutting-edge applications by addressing the fundamental ideas underpinning …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Environment Friendly, Exterior Grade Resin Adhesive from Phenol-Animal Glue Formaldehyde (PGF)
Abstract: Phenoplast and aminoplast based resins are the important adhesive for the manufacturing of marine grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such as tannin, CNSL (cardanol), lignin soya etc. are used as partial substitution of phenol. This paper presents the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Similar Analysis of Blend of Virgin PVC and NBR with Recycled PVC and NBR
Abstract: Studies about led on mixing of polymers like acrylonitrile butadiene elastic (NBR) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) to deliver new polymeric materials with particular properties which can be utilized for some exceptional applications. This mix has been formulated for items working in contact with castor oils. Mixes at various temperature show that an ideal temperature exists for its arrangement. Incorporating PVC in various compositions has enhanced their physico-mechanical and chemical properties of …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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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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Experimental Investigation of Visco-Elastic Behavior for Ecovio F Film C2203 Biopolymer Melts
Abstract: The visco-elastic behavior of biopolymers fluid are significantly interested in their internal structure, thus, it has been experimentally investigated for various industrial applications. This paper studies the characterization of (Ecovio F Film C2203) biopolymer because of their characteristics and importance in different fields of environment and health. Two form of rheometers instruments have been used at temperatures between (140 - 220) ˚C to describe the visco-elastic behavior of (Ecovio F …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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A Detailed Lumped Model for Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization
Abstract: Abstract A mathematical model was developed to simulate emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer in isothermal, batch and semi-batch reactors. The recipe components included monomer (vinyl acetate), initiator (potassium persulfate), surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate) and water as the dispersion medium. The two important phenomena, particle nucleation and particle growth, were modeled in adequate detail. The mechanistic details included: particle formation via micellar nucleation; coupling of the radical concentration in the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Cords of tyres to shed hybridization
Abstract: AbstractCords of tyres have descriptive issues for mechanical stability, break at elongation strength and dimensions. Two polymer reinforced cord form has lying usage from nylon and polyester to search respects for hybridized contributed formation after form from chords. Poly(ethylene naphthalate)-in-polyester yarn or aramid-in-nylonhybrid has provisioned steel cord substitution to raise steer-in-speed at subjective low-in-weight shed. Competencies among as routed fabrics under differential twisting has almost similar break-in-twist strengths as well …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Studies of several form of material science
Abstract: This article summarizes some studies from cellular foam applicable for permanent configuration. Cells closed by thin films or interlinked by pores. Foam isusedto absorb mechanical properties, heat exchange between liquid and solids henceforth permeable response lead interlinked cellular foam. Various foams are metallic foam, surgical foam, fire resistant building foam, etc. Adoption of light weight fabrication in auto sector has applied foam of polymer, and polymer composite foams to replace …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Fabrication of a Novel and Efficient Radiation Grafted Functionalized Polymer Adsorbent and Investigation of its Applicability in the Adsorptive Removal of Cr (VI) Ion from Aqueous Solution
Abstract: The grafting of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) onto non-woven polyethylene (PE) fabric was accomplished using a radiation-initiated grafting technique. The grafted textiles were allowed to react using triethylamine to create functioning amine groups. Upon bond formation yield, the impact of grafting intensity has been examined. Utilizing the appropriate technologies, such as FTIR, TGA, and SEM, the adsorbents were rigorously examined. There was evidence of GMA grafting and diamines according to FTIR, …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–15 Read article