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Magnetic Field Guided Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor, ZnxFe2-xO3 Nanoparticles for Biomedical and Biosensing Application
Abstract: The magnetic field guided nanoparticles are studied in the viewpoint of diluted magnetic semiconductor. Different structures and properties associated with Zn doped αFe2O3 nanostructures are presented in theoretical formulations. In addition, scientific methods of synthesizing particularly Solvothermal and biological methods of synthesizing Zn0.6Fe1.6O3 nanoparticles are discussed. More emphasis is given to the essence of nanotechnology from non-organic to organic matter namely nanoparticles of Zn0.6Fe1.6O3 to DNA. For in vivo or …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Bauschinger Effect on Micro-Lattice of Ti-6al-4v Implants by Using Finite Element Analysis
Abstract: This research's primary objective is to apply the Bauschinger effect to develop a micro-lattice of titanium alloy implants using nonlinear finite element analysis. In orthopedics, micro-lattice cellular Ti-6Al-4V designs with controlled porosity and pore sizes that are good for tissue ingrowth and biological mechanisms are often used. In this investigation, CAD models of various unit lattice structures were generated using Intra-Lattice software, incorporating design parameters such as strut length, strut …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Effect of Nanoclay on the Performance of Calotopis Gigantea Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites at Distinct Temperature
Abstract: Polymer-based nanocomposite is a developing subject that attracts many researchers due to its special qualities and versatility. Because the specific surface areas of nanofillers in nanocomposites are so high, it is much simpler to produce mechanical properties at the interface. Furthermore, a favorable interaction between the nanofillers and polymer matrix may manifest itself even at comparatively lower percentages of loading nanofillers. Thus, a smart, adaptive polymer nanocomposite material with the …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 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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Application and Future of Composite Materials: A Review
Abstract: Materials play a significant role in the blooming of human civilization and country’s infrastructure. Composite materials have boundless engineering application where strength to weight ratio, low cost and ease of fabrication are required. For certain applications, the use of composite materials as compare to metals has in fact resulted in savings of both weight and cost. Some examples are cascades for engines, leaf spring, curved fairing and fillets, replacements for …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Corrosion Inhibitors for Steel Appliances
Abstract: Inhibitors of corrosion in stainless steels are based on alloy developments. Effects of various alloy elements are to form passive film on surfaces under corrosive conditions. Tendency of passive film formation has rendered stainless steel to be applicable for any sector except bio-medical purposes. Line pipe of flow lines and gathering lines are suggested to use conventional carbon steel pipe with cost effective inhibitors. Duel phase stainless steels or improved …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Processing on Pristine PMMA Surfaces for Microfluidic Applications towards Applied Nanotechnology
Abstract: In this experimental work, a total of six individual microchannel bends as microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Air dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma processing is the selected surface modification technique in this particular experimental work. Dyed aqueous ethanol (10% ethanol, 90% dyed water) is the prepared working liquid to study the microfluidic flow characteristics. Effect of channel aspect …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An Introduction of Nanotechnology: Classification, Uses, and Applications of Nanomaterials
Abstract: Nanomaterials (NMs) have acquired noticeable quality in creative advancements due to their tuneable physical, synthetic, and organic qualities with improved performance over their mass counterparts. The order of the NMs is determined by their size, creation, form, and starting. The ability to predict the unique features of NMs increases the value of each order. Because of the increased growth of NM creation and their current uses, difficulties relating to harmfulness …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Magnetorheological Fluids as A Smart Material; A Prospect for Medical and Technological Application
Abstract: The effect of magnetic field on honey and blood, yolk and lave lake is investigated. The study reveals that the magnetic field guided bee honey and blood exhibits the magnetorheological fluid characteristics. The magneto resistive contribution is treated in terms of drug force in order to determine the coefficient of viscosity. The research presents that the viscosity of studied fluids will increase with the application of magnetic field. The variables …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photogenic Iron Nanoparticles Against Xanthomonas campestris
Abstract: This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of photogenic iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) against Xanthomonas campestris, a notorious plant pathogen causing bacterial spot disease in various crops. The synthesis of FeNPs was achieved through a facile and eco-friendly green synthesis approach, utilizing a plant extract as a reducing and capping agent. The resulting photogenic FeNPs were characterized using various analytical techniques, confirming their size, morphology, and composition. The antimicrobial activity of the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 37–54 Read article
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Bio-based Composites for Sustainable Construction
Abstract: Bio-based composites are gaining significant attention as sustainable construction materials due to their eco-friendly nature and potential to reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials. This paper provides an overview of bio-based composites and their applications in sustainable construction. The use of bio-based materials, such as natural fibres, bio-based resins, and bio-based fillers, in composites offers several advantages, including reduced carbon footprint, renewable sourcing, and improved energy efficiency.The properties …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 75–80 Read article
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Assessment of Tensile and Hardness Property of AA5083/Nano-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Al–Mg base composites reinforced with different mixtures of nano-Al2O3 particles have been fabricated by mechanical stir casting and their metallurgical and mechanical characterization has been investigated. In this investigation, the Al2O3 particulates were reinforced into the base matrix of aluminium fabricated with five levels of volume fraction such as Al/0 vol.% Al2O3, Al/2 vol.% Al2O3, Al/4 vol.% Al2O3, Al/6 vol.% Al2O3 and Al/8 vol.% Al2O3. After the Al-base-nano-composites were fabricated …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–34 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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A Systematic study on Clayey Soil fortified with Polyester (Recron -3S) Fibres
Abstract: A technique to improve the engineering characteristics of soil is called as soil fortification/reinforcement. The former use of natural fibers to reinforce or fortify soil is a conventional idea. Consequently, randomly distribution of fiber has recently attracted increasing attention in geotechnical engineering for the second time to reinforced soils. The aim of this project is to identify a synthetic fiber to enhance the shear strength and bearing capacity of a …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Sliding wear behavior of plasma sprayed NiCrAlY-WC based composite coatings on AA5083 alloy
Abstract: WC based coatings was deposited by thermal spray process have been extensively used in industrial application to counter abrasive type of wear. In this study, for the first time NiCrAlY-WC based composite coatings were deposited on AA5083 substrate by plasma sprayed coating technique. The composite coatings were characterized by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and microhardness. Sliding wear behavior of coated and uncoated samples was carried out on …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Failure Prediction of Composite Lamina
Abstract: Composite materials are preferable in many applications of engineering than their metallic equivalent. These materials provide desirable characteristics and required properties for specific design and testing. In orthotropic fiber composites, the fiber orientation dictates the material properties, because the properties can be built into the laminate during fabrication. In this study, a composite laminate is tested with a specific configuration whether it would fail or survive under specific load. If …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–36 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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A Review on Polybutadiene Rubber Composites
Abstract: Rubber composites are crucial materials that obtained by the combination of two or more components i.e. rubber and filler, comprising with different fundamental properties. The composites are lighter yet stronger materials in nature with intermediate characteristics of both the initial ingredients. Polybutadiene rubber (PBR) is one of the highly produced global synthetic rubber having significant industrial applications. PBR composites showed improved physical, mechanical and thermal properties, with greater strength, resistance …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Compatibilizing Effect of Modified Polypropylene on the Properties of Polypropylene/Organically Modified Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
Abstract: In the present research paper, a series of polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites containing 3, 5, and 7 wt% of an organically modified layered silicate (OM) were prepared via direct melt mixing in the presence of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (indicated as PP-g-MA, PPMA), and hexamethylenediamine-modified maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (marked as PP-g-HMDA, PPHMDA) as compatibilizing agent at concentration of 10 wt%. Subsequently the influences of the compatibilizer on the morphological, mechanical, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Bituminous of Plastic Road
Abstract: Transfer of waste materials, such as plastic sacks, has become a significant issue, and plastic wastes are singed for transport, causing severe environmental impact. The use of waste plastics in bituminous mixes has shown that they improve the blend's characteristics while also reducing transfer difficulties. Plastic garbage that has been separated and cleaned is sliced so that it can pass through a sieve with a size of 2 mm - …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–45 Read article