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Three Dimensional (3D) Structure and Morphology ofCarbon Fibers from X-Ray Microscopy (XRM) Analysis†
Abstract: X-ray microscopy is an elegant chemical imaging technique that bridges the gap between lightmicroscopy and electron microscopy. Vital information on the chemical state (valency, surfacefunctionality), chemical composition, three-dimensional (3D) chemical structure (order, disorder,rupture), and chemical imaging can be obtained from X-ray microscopy. In the current originalresearch article, X-ray microscopy is used as a characterization tool to examine the microstructuralfeatures of commercial carbon fibers. Pitch-based (NX100) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based(T700SC) CFs chosen …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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One-Step Fabrication of Superomniphobic Pvdf-HFPSiO2Membrane for Long-Term CO2 Absorption inMembrane Gas Absorption System
Abstract: Membrane pore wetting is one of the major challenges for membrane gas absorption, especially when low surface tension liquid absorbents such as amine absorbents are utilized. To minimize diffusion resistance across the membrane, maintaining a non-wetted operating mode in membrane gas absorption is crucial. In this study, a superomniphobic polyvinylidene fluoride-cohexafluoropropylene membrane was fabricated by adding silica nanoparticles (SiO2) in an ethanol coagulation bath through non-solvent-induced phase separation. The surface …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Calotropis Gigantea FruitBunch Fiber-Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Global warming solutions in the modern era are centered on substituting environmentally friendly biodegradable materials for fossil fuels to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. The study literature supports the use of substitute materials for plastics in the creation of composite materials, and this work envisions the use of Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber as one such substitute material. Since Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber is …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 45–58 Read article
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Single-Electron System of the Group 2 Elements:A Comparative Investigation
Abstract: This study presents a comparative investigation of the single-electron systems in group 2 elements, withthe primary objective of understanding the underlying trends in ionization energy, chemical reactivity,spectral lines, and radial probability distributions. The purpose of this research is to elucidate howthese properties evolve as one moves down the group, from beryllium (Be) to radium (Ra), and toexplore the implications for theoretical models and practical applications. One of the key problemsaddressed …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Structural Behavior and Fire Resistance of Shallow Steel-Concrete Composite Decks
Abstract: This study investigates the structural behavior and fire resistance of Shallow Steel-Beam-Concrete Composite (SSCC) decks, focusing on the influence of various Steel-Concrete (SC) bonding techniques. SSCC decks combine steel beams with concrete slabs, offering structural efficiency and durability under significant loads. The effectiveness of SC bonding methods is evaluated by comparing experimental results to Full Composite Action (FCA) simulations. Fire resistance in shallow floors, particularly SlimFlor systems, is analyzed using …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Performance Characterization of Couette FlowMembrane Module Through Computational FluidDynamics
Abstract: Membrane-based separation has been in rigorous applications in health services since the last fewdecennia. Dynamic Shear Enhanced Membrane Filtration Pilots (DSEMFPs) is a promising membranemodule. The first reported DSEMFPs was a Couette flow type module in 1985. It was used for collectingplasma from donors. This module consists of two concentric cylinders. The outer one is fixed while theinner one is rotating, having a membrane on the outer surface of it. …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Synthesis, Crystal Growth and Characterization of Bismuth Doped Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate Crystal (Khp): A Nlo Material
Abstract: To create single crystals using the Slow Evaporation Solution Growth Technique (SEST), equimolar composition of the transition metal (Bi) as Bismuth nitrate is added to Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate (KHP) (1:1) at ambient temperature. The following analysis is then performed on the single crystals that have formed. Equimolar doping-induced structural distortion in the crystals is confirmed by the FT-IR Spectra. The TGDTA study reveals the purity of the material and no …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Multifunctional Composite Materials: Innovations AndApplications
Abstract: The development of multifunctional composite materials has revolutionized various industries byintegrating multiple functionalities into single material systems. These advanced composites, designedto perform more than one function, offer significant advantages in terms of performance, efficiency,and sustainability. This paper explores the latest innovations in multifunctional composite materials,focusing on their design, fabrication, and diverse applications. Innovations in this field have led to thecreation of composites that combine structural integrity with additional capabilities such …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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A Study on Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates with Crumb Rubber and Cement with Metakaolin
Abstract: Concrete, often referred to as man-made rock, consists of cement, aggregates, and water. Recent experimental studies have explored the strength characteristics of concrete by partially replacing fine aggregate with crumb rubber and cement with metakaolin. Concrete cubes were tested for compressive strength at 7 and 28 days, using various percentages of crumb rubber and metakaolin as replacements for fine aggregate and cement, respectively. The aim of the study was to …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Environmentally Friendly Green Composites - Latest Developments
Abstract: Composites are one of the most widely used materials because they can adapt to a variety of situations. Other composites include metal matrix composites, nanocomposites, fiber composites, and hybrid composites, and are used in many industries. We are now focusing on creating environmentally friendly composites. Green composites are a special type of biocomposites with the addition of a bio-based polymer matrix. Natural fibers represent an area of polymer research. Green …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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Demonstration of Adsorbent Morphology of Different Particle Size for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Treatment in Packed Bed
Abstract: The choice of plantain stem, banana stem and palm oil fibre prepared for treatment of water medium polluted with petroleum hydrocarbon was monitored in a packed bed unit. The raw materials (plantain and banana stem as well as palm oil fibre) were room and sun dried and processed to obtained different particle size of 50, 150 µm and 200 µm. The raw material after processed was used as an adsorbent …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Thermogravimetic Study Of Chrysodine Dye Type Bridge Containing Bis (8-quinolinol)s Ligands and Their Coordination Polymers
Abstract: Our thermogravimetric analysis state that the degradation in chrysodine dye type bridge containing bis (8-quinolinol)s metal coordination polymers was initiated at almost the same temperature near about 25-500 C(T0). The remarkable difference is observed in the mode of thermal degradation of the parent ligand and its coordination polymer. The unchelated bis(8-quinolinol) ligand and coordination polymers begin to decompose almost at the same temperature but in the polymer chelates this decomposition …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–40 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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Sorption of Pb (II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) by synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium flurophlogopite (FGP)
Abstract: We have successfully synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium fluorophlogopite (FGP) crystals with controlled sizes from ≈ 25 nm to 100nm, using an organic tetrapropylammonium (TPA) hydroxide. We have been successfully synthesized material depends on the source of silicate and hydrothermal crystallization conditions. The synthesized materials were characterized by using different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Energy Dispersive Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscopy and FTIR analysis. The use of sodium …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Elasticity's Double-Edged Sword: Navigating Instability in Materials
Abstract: The phenomena of elastic instability, which is frequently seen as a restriction, presents both difficulties and unrealized possibilities for materials research and engineering. This explores the complex interactions between elasticity and instability in different materials, exposing the dual nature of this phenomena as both a constraint and an opportunity. This article illustrates the delicate balancebetween upholding structural integrity and utilizing instability for cutting-edge applications by addressing the fundamental ideas underpinning …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Synthesis of Bromobutyl Rubber: Effect of Reaction Temperature and Time on Bromobutyl Rubber Microstructure
Abstract: Butyl rubber is prepared by cationic polymerization process either by solution or slurry phase by randomly copolymerizing isobutylene with small amount of isoprene (1-3 mol %). It has good air impermeability and oxidative stability and thus finds extensive use in inner tube applications. The presence of unsaturation in the form of isoprene units in butyl rubber provides a means of enhancing useful properties of this important commodity elastomer by incorporation …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–39 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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Flexural Properties of Vetiver Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Composite are Affected by Processing Parameters
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have long been influential in a variety of applications due to their great particular strength and modulus. Vetiver fiber (VF)/thermoplastic composites are an alternative material for solving the environmental pollution problem related to synthetic polymers. The benefits of natural fibers (such as coir, jute, vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, kenaf, etc.) over traditional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber) are their easy obtainability, renewability, non-corrosive nature, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Combine Effect of Dry and Decomposed Raffia Palm in the Bioremediation of Oil-based Drill Cutting
Abstract: This study determines the effect of dry substrate and decomposed raffia palm for degradation of oil- based drill cuttings bioremediation. The remediation process was effectuated using dry and decomposed raffia palm. The experiment was carried out at the research Centre located at Agricultural and Environmental Engineering departmental workshop in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Samples of oil-based drill cuttings were bulked in eleven reactors with four replications (T1, T2, T3-T11). …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Mechanical Characteristics of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Hybrid Fibers: Fabrication and Evaluation
Abstract: The goal of current research is to replace synthetic materials with natural, biodegradable, and renewable ones. A lot of study is being done on natural fiber composites because of its unique properties and environmental friendliness. Natural fibers are advantageous since they are easily accessible, manageable, and biodegradable. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the changes in the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with chopped pineapple leaf and …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–31 Read article