International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices

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• Published Subscription 29 Jul 2026

  Advanced Magnesium-Based Metallic GlassComposites for Biomedical Implant Applications: AMachine-Learning-Informed Approach

  By Manish Aggarwal

  Abstract: Magnesium-based bulk metallic glasses (Mg-BMGs) combine strength, low density, and tunable degradability. Their amorphous matrix has a small plastic process zone. This zone is only about 4 μm wide. A small process zone keeps most glasses brittle. Adding a second phase is the best fix. This chapter extends Mg-BMGs to true composites. We call these Mg-based bulk metallic glass composites, or Mg- BMGCs. The chapter covers matrix engineering and interfacial …

  Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 48–65 Read article →

• Published Subscription 19 Jul 2026

  Revolutionizing Bone Grafting: A Survey of 3D Printed Solutions

  By Ansh Kumar Bhuva, Jenish Parvadiya, Kabhi Khanna, Tazmeen Shafi

  Abstract: Due to the limits of conventional grafts, large bone deficiencies resulting from illness or trauma continue to be a significant clinical challenge. Autografts, while osteoconductive and osteoinductive, are limited by donor availability and morbidity, and allografts/xenografts carry risks of immune rejection and disease transmission. In contrast, 3D printing (additive manufacturing) enables fabrication of patient-specific bone scaffolds with controlled architecture, composition, and bioactivity. Using techniques, like selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography …

  Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–23 Read article →

• Published Subscription 29 Jun 2026

  Virgin-Recycled Thermoplastic Matrix Systems as Engineered Composite Materials: A Compositional Framework for Mechanical Property Retention in Secondary Polymer Supply Chains

  By Fernando Jasso Palacio

  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 →

• Published Subscription 21 Mar 2026

  A review on Biochar and its Nanocomposites for Removal of Toxics from Wastewater

  By Tamirat Lamaro Bate, Sivakumar Bandaru, Pulipati King, Meena Vangalapati

  Abstract: Biochar is a carbon-rich material formed by the thermochemical conversion of biomass under oxygen-limited circumstances, providing a long-term solution for waste valorisation and environmental management. Because of its high stability, surface functional groups, and porous structure, biochar has been used extensively in pollutant adsorption, carbon sequestration, and soil amendment. Recent developments have produced biochar nanocomposites, in which the physicochemical properties of biochar are improved by engineering or combining it with …

  Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–29 Read article →

• Published Subscription 21 Mar 2026

  Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Structural Applications

  By Vaibhav Godase, Amit pandhare, Shivam Pandhare

  Abstract: Natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional synthetic fiber composites owing to their environmental sustainability, low density, and competitive specific mechanical properties. However, a comprehensive and simultaneous evaluation of both mechanical and thermal performance of jute/sisal hybrid natural fiber epoxy composites under systematic fiber treatment conditions remains insufficiently addressed in the literature. The present study investigates the mechanical and thermal characterization of jute and …

  Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–48 Read article →

• Published Subscription 21 Mar 2026

  Catalytic Applications of Carbon Nanodots

  By Aapasthamba Govindasamy R., Indra Neel Pulidindi

  Abstract: Carbon nanodots (CNDs) owing to their hydrophilicity and multifunctionality and with ultrasmall size exhibit metal-like properties resulting in astounding catalytic performance. These nanostructures, typically less than 10 nm in diameter, possess unique physicochemical and electronic characteristics including tunable photoluminescence, high surface-to-volume ratio, abundant surface functional groups, and excellent electron transfer capabilities. Such properties have driven extensive global research into their application in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Recent advances in synthesis …

  Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–14 Read article →

• Published Subscription 21 Mar 2026

  Effect of Nano-Fillers on the Mechanical and Fracture Behavior of Polymer Composite Matrices: A Review

  By Yahaya Kudush Kawa, Salamatu Haja Bah

  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 →

• Published Subscription 1 Feb 2026

  Comprehensive Review on Bamboo-Based CompositeMaterials for Sustainable Engineering Applications

  By Rohit Raval, Pratik Kikani, Rishabh Makwana, Darshan Bhalodia, Milan Dave

  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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