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201 articles for “matrix”
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INVESTIGATIONAL STUDIES ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR FRPS COMPOSITES
Abstract: The fibre reinforced composite materials consists of fibres of significant stiffness and strength embedded in a matrix with distinct boundaries between them and these materials had better mechanical properties when compared to normal metals which are thought as better substitutes to metals and add strength and reduces weight of a given system.The strength of FRPSS varies basing on its constituents and composition of constituents. In marine field where high strength …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Advanced Techniques for Delamination Toughening in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Composites
Abstract: Carbon fibre reinforced composites are widely used in various industries due to their excellent strengthto-weight ratio and stiffness properties. However, one of the major issues in these composites is delamination, which occurs due to the weak interlaminar bonding between the layers of fibers and matrix. Delamination leads to a reduction in the load-carrying capacity and structural integrity of the composite. To address this issue, several advanced techniques for delamination toughening …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Nanocomposites: The Fusion of Nanotechnology and Composite Materials
Abstract: Nanocomposites, resulting from the integration of nanotechnology and composite materials, have emerged as a cutting-edge class of materials with exceptional properties and multifunctional capabilities. This article presents a concise overview of the principles, fabrication methods, and diverseapplications of nanocomposites, highlighting their profound impact on numerous industries. By harnessing the power of nanotechnology, nanocomposites offer precise control over material structure and properties at the nanoscale. Through the incorporation of nanoscale reinforcements, …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Experimental evaluation of dc Conductivity of Rice Husk Reinforced Polypropylene Composites with addition of cenosphere
Abstract: Insulating materials are used in electrical power circuits to prevent leakages of current. Main objective of this study is to evaluate the dc conductivity of rice husk filled polypropylene composites with and without cenosphere. The conductivity at room temperature was found to decreases from 2.64e-13 to 9.371e-14 S cm-1 with the addition of cenosphere. Dense packing of the material, collapse of pores and decreases in air gap between the rice …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–27 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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Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Banana and Jute Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Abstract Present research aims at finding out better fiber reinforcement for low cost and eco-friendly polymer matrix composite. Polypropylene was chosen as a matrix, while jute and banana fiber were chosen as reinforcement. Composites were prepared by using a hot press machine. Fiber loading was varied at 0, 4 and 8 volume%. Both raw jute and banana fiber was chemically treated with 5 wt% sodium carbonate and composites were also …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Mercerization and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Composite: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Growing public concern about environmental issues has prompted the production of renewable, economical, and ecologically friendly materials. Thus a shift from synthetic fiber reinforced composites to natural fiber reinforced composites can be seen. Since Fibre reinforcement is deciding factors in the Structural properties of any engineered composite. But poor interfacial adhesion of fibre matrix obstruct it's potential while using in structural applications. Different studies suggested that the surface modification techniques …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effects of Coupling Agent and Nanoclay on the Mechanical, Morphological and Dimensional Stability of Natural Fiber/Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposite is made up of polymer as a matrix ingredient and reinforcement ingredient as a filler in the form of nanometer particles. These ingredients have dissimilar physical and chemical features and are mixed to generate sole features of nanocomposites. Polypropylene (PP) was nominated as the polymer matrix ingredient. Reinforcement ingredients used include organically modified montmorillonite with natural fiber. Various composites based on polypropylene, natural fiber, and organically modified montmorillonite …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Effect of Coupling Agent on Organoclay Dispersion in Polyethylene/Organoclay Nanocomposites for Packaging Industry
Abstract: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is one of the most widely used polymers in various fields, but due to the hydrophobic nature of LDPE, it is hard to prepare an LDPE/clay nanocomposite. In this article, an LDPE/organoclay nanocomposite, which can be used in the packaging industry, was prepared by melt-blending organoclay with a polymer matrix (LDPE) and compatibilizer, low molecular weight oxidized polyethylene. The influences of organoclay, and compatibilizer during melt mixing …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Characterization of the Impact Strength in Cryogenic Treatment of TIG Welded Nickel-based Superalloy
Abstract: The TIG welding of the IN617 heat and oxidation resistant has been precisely controlled through welding parameters, while γ'-Ni3(Al, Ti) phases predominantly controlled solution strengthening, and precipitation strengthening and carbides in γ matrix, as well as γ' precipitate’s shearing mechanism is prominent to enhance strength of superalloys. The high hardness has been preserved owing to strengthening major elements such as Cr, Co, and Mo etc., and the well coherency maintain …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Reinforced Polymer Composites with Hybrid Additives
Abstract: The implementation of natural fibres is the fast approaching ‘green’ economy based materials that are used in polymer matrix composites that are intended to replace the conventional synthetic polymer composites. Being plenteous fundamentally, natural fibres have been existed the primary form of natural resources for centuries. Considering that mechanical properties of composites are strongly influenced by the quality of the fibre/matrix interface and with eco-friendly properties like excellent energy absorption, …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Critical Evaluation of Polypropylene Impact Copolymer Morphology
Abstract: In order to improve Polypropylene (PP) impact strength, the process of copolymerizing propylene with ethylene is being used. Polypropylene copolymer is essentially a rubber-toughened material consisting of polypropylene homo-polymer matrix in which ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) is distributed. The overall impact behavior of the copolymer is solely controlled by the rubber morphology and its distribution in polypropylene matrix, which plays a critical role on crystallinity. Even a similar impact grade polypropylene …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Thermal, Mechanical, Morphological and Rheological Behavior of HDPE and Algae Based Polysaccharide Blend
Abstract: The use of renewable resource based materials as filler for thermoplastic polymers showed wide scope in agriculture, textile and commodity applications due to low cost and high mechanical properties. In this work marine red algae based polysaccharide was used as a filler material for high density polyethylene (HDPE). The polysaccharide extracted from marine based red algae is a byproduct of algae to oil extraction process. The blends were prepared using …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Plant-Based Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: In the present article, unidirectional coir fiber (CF) and alkali-treated CF (ACF) were incorporated in polypropylene (PP) with and without 3-aminopropyl trimethoxy silane (AS) and tetramethoxy orthosilicate (TS) to produce composites by a compression molding technique. The basic properties of PP/CF composites (e.g. tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength, and water absorption) have enhanced with increasing CF content. The incorporation of AS and TS after alkali pretreatment for CF composites …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–47 Read article
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Study of Heavy Metal ion adsorption from Synthetic Wastewater with the help of biomass and analysis of Mathematical Model
Abstract: The biofilm matrix is a mixture of secreted polymers, metabolites and nutrients ingested, lysis solution products, and even particle debris. This matrix, which is polyanionic by nature, is essential for the activated carbon of metal cations. In this study, the heavy metal adsorption mechanism in biofilms is modelled in one spatial dimension. The numerical method is a free-boundary value issue for nonlinear parabolic and quadratic partial differential equations. Parabolic equations …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Microstructural and Mechanical Behavior of Al6082/SiC/Gr Hybrid Composites
Abstract: The aim involved in designing metal matrix composite materials is to combine the desirable attributes of metals and ceramics. The present work is focused on the study of behavior of aluminum alloy (Al6082) with SiC and graphite (Gr) composites produced by the stir-casting technique. The reinforcement percentage is varied from 5% to 15% in a step of three. Microstructure test, tensile test, and hardness tests are performed on the samples …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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FE Modelling and Analysis of Mixed Mode Delamination in Composite Laminates
Abstract: A composite is a structural material that consists of two or more constituents combined at a macroscopic level and not soluble in each other. The advantages of composites over conventional materials are its light weight, high strength, design flexibility, dimensional stability, etc. Although Composite materials are advantageous than conventional materials, there are some defects in composite materials too, which are Fibre-matrix debonding, fibre misalignment, Delamination, Matrix cracking, Impact damage, etc. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–57 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Starch-Iron-Oxide Nanoblends from Fruit Peel Waste – A Green Waste Valorization Approach
Abstract: Utilization of agricultural wastes for production of useful biomaterials has attracted a lot of interest due to their environmental and economic benefits. In the present study, green banana peels were used as bio sustainable raw materials from which starch was extracted, and pomegranate peels were used as an ecofriendly raw material for the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles. The green banana peels were also found to be a potential …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Detailed survey on detection of Dirtiness of PV panels using different approaches
Abstract: The accumulation of dust, dirt, bird droppings, pollen, and other environmental contaminants on photovoltaic (PV) panels significantly reduces their power generation efficiency and increases operational and maintenance costs. Therefore, timely and accurate detection of the cleanliness condition of solar panels is essential for maintaining optimal energy production, improving system reliability, and extending the operational lifespan of PV installations. In recent years, considerable research interest has been directed toward automated soiling …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Establishment of a Sensitive LC-MS Method for Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Decitabine and Cedazuridie in Rat Plasma
Abstract: A simple, rapid, and highly sensitive liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) method was successfully developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of Decitabine and Cedazuridine in plasma matrices. The method demonstrated excellent linearity across the selected calibration range, with correlation coefficients (R²) consistently exceeding 0.999 for both analytes, indicating strong analytical performance. Method validation was carried out in accordance with ICH Q2(R2) and US FDA bioanalytical method validation guidelines, ensuring compliance …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–42 Read article