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Effect of Nano-Fillers on the Mechanical and Fracture Behavior of Polymer Composite Matrices: A Review
Abstract: The modification of polymer composite matrices through the incorporation of nano-scale fillers has become a prominent and highly effective strategy for enhancing mechanical performance, stiffness, and fracture resistance. Unlike conventional micro-scale reinforcements, nano-fillers possess exceptionally high surface area–to–volume ratios and unique physicochemical characteristics that significantly influence interfacial phenomena within the polymer matrix. Materials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), nano-silica, and layered silicate nanoclays, introduce advanced toughening mechanisms …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Comprehensive Review on Bamboo-Based CompositeMaterials for Sustainable Engineering Applications
Abstract: Among various natural resources, bamboo has emerged as a promising reinforcement material due to its rapid growth rate, wide availability, low cost, and excellent specific mechanical properties. Bamboobased composite materials combine high strength-to-weight ratio with renewability, making them attractive for diverse engineering applications. The increasing concerns related to resource depletion, carbon emissions, and end-of-life disposal of synthetic composites further highlight the need for biobased and sustainable material solutions. This review …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Composite Engineering Materials: From StructuralFundamentals to Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Composite materials have become a key part of modern engineering and materials sciencebecause they are very strong for their weight, can be designed in many ways, and can bemade to fit specific needs. This page gives a full review of composite materials, focussing onhow they are classified, what they are made of (the matrix and the reinforcement), how theyare made, and how they behave mechanically. The conversation also covers the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Production and Evaluation of Composites Made from Waste Material and Recycled Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)
Abstract: A significant ecological concern that third-world countries are currently facing is the economically viable use of lignocellulose waste. In addition to reducing the cost of the composite, cellulosic fiber composites created from industrial waste would enable the efficient use of a waste material that is presently disposed of or burned. Recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) was used in this work as a major phase (matrix) and industrial waste material was used …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Review of Bamboo Fiber’s Use in Concrete
Abstract: AbstractLocal sustainable materials must be found and used in the building and provision of homes due to therising demand for natural resources in emerging nations. Natural building materials that are regardedas sustainable are “green”, thousands of tons of bamboo are traded annually, and this creates a lot ofwaste. Bamboo was utilized in the building’s construction as well as in structural elements like roofing,columns, and supports. The main component utilized in …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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An Analysis of the Use of Bamboo Fiber in Concrete
Abstract: Abstract-Bamboo fibers exhibit great potential when it comes to concrete strength and help in minimizing the unavoidable brittle failure. However, there is a need for reconceptualization which combines all other relevant important information and makes it easy for the reader to decide whether or not them uses of bamboo fibers are appropriate. Thus, this review is conducted on bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete to create an overview of historical and more recent …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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An Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Short Vetiver Fibers
Abstract: Synthetic fibers (such as carbon, glass, ceramic fibers, etc.) are a cause of environmental concern, so natural fibers (such as vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, jute, etc.) are extensively used. In this study, the compression molding process was used to improve low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrix composites reinforced with vetiver fiber (VF). Experiments were conducted by varying VF length, VF content, and fiber treatment time. The composites' static mechanical characteristics, including …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Analyses of Polymer Nanocomposites Development in Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) are known for being an effective method to impart materials with exceptional properties that cannot be achieved by the individual components on their own. Utilizing the interfaces between the two phases of nanoscale compounds with high specific surface areas is advantageous for creating composites that incorporate nanofillers. The primary difficulty with nanocomposites lies in managing the interfacial interactions between the two phases. Polymer nanocomposites have gained significant …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–38 Read article
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Review of Biomedical Polymer Nanocomposites Progress
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have a reputation for being an effective way to give materials exceptional qualities that are impossible to achieve with the individual components alone. When creating composites with nanofiller, it is advantageous to use the interfaces between the two phases of nanoscale compounds with large specific surface areas. The interfacial interactions between the two phases, however, present the nanocomposites with their principal difficult feature. Due to their intriguing …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Influence of Compatibilizers on the Morphology, Mechanical, Thermal andRheological Properties of Polypropylene/Organomuscovite Nanocomposites
Abstract: In this study, the effects of two different compatibilizer types-maleated polypropylene and hexamethylenediamine modified maleated polypropylene-on the characteristics of a polypropylene/maleated polypropylene/organo-muscovite clay nanocomposite were investigated. By combining polypropylene with three different levels of organo-muscovite clay content, two distinct compatibilizers were used to make the nanocomposites, each with a fixed amount of 10 weight percent. The compatibilizer's effects on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and rheological characteristics of nanocomposites were then …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 25–36 Read article