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17 articles for “thermoplastic application”
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Study on the Properties and Applications of Thermoplastic
Abstract: Hot-applied thermoplastic is prepared for road deposition in a melting apparatus where the granular or block material is introduced and heated until it liquefies at temperatures exceeding 400F. When applied on asphaltic concrete, thermoplastic material develops a thermal bond via heat- fusion. A thermoplastic is a material, usually a plastic polymer, which becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled. Thermoplastic materials can be cooled and heated several times without …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Physico-Mechanical Performance of Waste Plant Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications
Abstract: To maximize the interfacial bond strength, it is necessary to investigate the direct relationship between the degree of fiber-matrix adhesion and the mechanical and fracture behavior of composites. In this work, the strength of the interfacial bond between polypropylene (PP) and waste plant fiber (Dharose plant fiber, DF) that have been subjected to ultraviolet radiation (UV) was established. By using hot press molding, unidirectional composites of PP with dharose plant …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–24 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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ABS Manufacturing Technologies and Its Industrial Applications- A Review
Abstract: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene [ABS] is a widely used thermoplastic polymer known for its excellent balance of strength, impact resistance, and ease of processing. Its versatile properties make it a preferred material in industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, and consumer goods. This article explores the chemistry of ABS, highlighting the roles of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene in determining its mechanical and thermal properties. Various manufacturing technologies, including emulsion polymerization and …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Density-Based Separation and Polymer Type Verification of Mixed Post-ConsumerThermoplastic Streams: A Sequential Separation and Contamination Reduction Protocol for Secondary Polymer Supply Chains
Abstract: The separation of mixed post-consumer thermoplastic waste streams into polymer-type-specific fractions suitable for industrial reintegration is a fundamental chemical separation challenge in secondary polymer supply chains. Density-based separation, exploiting the characteristic density ranges of common thermoplastic polymers, remains the dominant first-stage separation technique in commercial recycling operations due to its low cost, scalability, and applicability across mixed waste stream compositions. This paper presents a sequential separation and contamination reduction protocol …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Plant-Drive Natural Fiber Reinforced ThermoplasticComposites by Film Stacking Method
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have a long history of being significant in a variety of applications because of their exceptional specific strength and modulus. An alternative to synthetic polymers that pollute the environment is provided by thermoplastic and vetiver fiber (VF) composites. In comparison to conventional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber), natural fibers (such as banana, sisal, coir, jute, vetiver, flax, hemp, and kenaf) have the following benefits: they …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Virgin-Recycled Thermoplastic Matrix Systems as Engineered Composite Materials: A Compositional Framework for Mechanical Property Retention in Secondary Polymer Supply Chains
Abstract: Virgin-to-recycled thermoplastic resin blends, while conventionally treated as simple two- component mixtures in secondary polymer supply chains, exhibit compositional and morphological characteristics that are more accurately described using the framework of engineered composite matrix systems. This paper presents a compositional framework for understanding and predicting mechanical property retention in virgin-recycled polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix systems, developed through more than twenty years of commercial secondary polymer distribution practice …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 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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Emerging Trend of Rubber and Polymer Nano-composites
Abstract: This review is a description of rubber and polymer constituted forms to enhance desirable properties. Fibre reinforced thermo-setting polymers are constituted from fabrics in polymer, which cross linked matrix has stiff and tough properties after addition of another constitutive. Electrical stress originating in hot spots has removed after use of proper nano filler in place of two type coats on electrical cables. Increasing performance oriented properties have subjected additional descriptive, …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Properties of Poly(ether-ester)-Based Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites Filled with ZnO Nanoparticles
Abstract: A highly helpful technique to create novel polymeric materials with ordered and customized features is blending two or more immiscible polymers. The outstanding balance between processability and physical characteristics of thermoplastic polyester elastomers, particularly when using hydrogenated styrene–butadiene copolymer, makes them appealing materials for a variety of applications, including the automotive industry. New opportunities for tailored flexible composites with improved mechanical and chemical properties are made possible by reinforced polymers …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–42 Read article
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Functional Rubber Particles and Their Applications- A Review
Abstract: Functional rubber powders (FRPs) are emerging as a potential class of materials derived primarily from end-of-life tires (ELTs) and other rubber scraps through mechanical, cryogenic, or de-vulcanization methods. These powders act as high-performance additives or reinforcing fillers in various engineering applications due to their low cost, improved surface properties, customizable particle sizes, and ability to undergo further chemical reactions. This review provides an overview of the production technologies, focusing on …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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The New Era of Fusion and Solid-State Joining: A Review of Latest Welding Techniques and Applications
Abstract: Abstract This review examines the quickly changing field of solid-state joining and welding technologies, emphasizing new developments, practical uses, and future research avenues. Strategies that lower heat input, enhance joint integrity, and allow the connecting of sophisticated and dissimilar materials have gained importance within the last ten years. Solid-state techniques are particularly appealing for lightweight alloys used in the automotive and aerospace industries because they reduce melt-related defects and the …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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An Investigation of Properties Nanoparticles Reinforced Thermoplastic Nanocomposites
Abstract: Nanoparticles and nanocomposites find widespread uses in a variety of fields, such as building materials, architecture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, medicine, textiles, cosmetics, and catalysis. Compared to their microparticle cousins, polymeric nanocomposites-a unique family of materials-perform better because they blend organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles. As a result, they ought to improve the domain of engineering applications. Inorganic nanoparticles can significantly alter the properties of a polymer matrix. Flexible …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Use of the electrolysis hydrogen bubbles and process of vibroturbulization for advanced gasfilled materials production
Abstract: Production of gasfilled materials with the high physical mechanical properties plays a large role for effective use of these materials in chemical industry, medicine, machine building and space technology. Existing methods of gasfilled materials production such as the creation and the foaming of the water dispersions of high polymers using the thermal decomposition of organic and inorganic matter, using the radiation destruction of thermoplastic polymer or using the injection of …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Plant-drive Waste Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Modification of Fiber Surface Treatment
Abstract: Plant fibers are being utilized more frequently to create polymer composite parts for the aerospace, construction, and automotive industries. The increased awareness of the toxicity of synthetic fibers is what has caused a rise in the use of plant fibers across a variety of industries. It is crucial to emphasize that "Earth needs humans, not humans need earth," hence decision-makers and researchers are working to replace conventional materials with eco-friendly …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Design and Commercial Validation of a Hierarchical Three-Tier Quality GradingSystem for Post-Industrial and Post-Consumer Recycled Thermoplastic Resins in US Industrial SupplyChains
Abstract: Quality grading systems for recycled thermoplastic resins providing industrial buyers with a standardized, documented quality classification framework for secondary raw material procurement are a foundational requirement for the reliable integration of recycled materials into industrial supply chains. Despite this requirement, no standardized grading scale has been established for post- industrial and post-consumer PP, HDPE, and LDPE resins in industrial supply chain contexts. This paper presents the design, operational implementation, and …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–22 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