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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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Fabrication and characterization of Aluminum-Granite-Graphite Metal Matrix Composite
Abstract: Moving machine elements are constantly subjected to wear and tear. Machine life can be improved by using hard and wear resistant materials. Most of machine elements are made of metals or alloys. These materials alone cannot meet the requirements of design of long-life machines. Naturally occurring hard materials lack the strength to withstand the machine loads. Composite materials provide the solution to such requirements. Based on requirement, a composite material …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Mechanical and Barrier Properties of LLDPE-LDPE Blend Film with Micro Clay
Abstract: The present study LLDPE-LDPE(50-50 wt%) were compounded with added microclay filler using silicone oil as dispersing agent by twin screw compounding. The three formulations were taken as 1%, 3%, 5% of microclay. The extruded standard has been cut into pellets by cutter. Then films were made using blown film extrusion and then tested. As the filler content increases, the flow behaviour of the film increases. Tensile strength increases upto 1% …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of E-glass Fiber and Epoxy Resin Hybrid Composite Material
Abstract: Hybrid composites occupying the area of standard materials by satisfying the necessities of various sectors like part industries, automobile industries, ship building and numerous bio-medical sectors. the most reason to substitute standard materials is that the hybrid composites giving same or additional needed properties with less weight and value than standard materials and most output in minimal consumption with higher lifespan to seek out the economical suggests that of utilizing …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–36 Read article
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Bituminous of Plastic Road
Abstract: Transfer of waste materials, such as plastic sacks, has become a significant issue, and plastic wastes are singed for transport, causing severe environmental impact. The use of waste plastics in bituminous mixes has shown that they improve the blend's characteristics while also reducing transfer difficulties. Plastic garbage that has been separated and cleaned is sliced so that it can pass through a sieve with a size of 2 mm - …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–45 Read article
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Mesomorphic Study of Achiral Hockey Stick- shaped Imine Linked Thiadiazole Compounds
Abstract: Achiral hockey stick-shaped molecules are a new extended set for calamitic rod-like liquid crystals,thiadiazole with Incorporation of a nitrogen linkage to the basic structures of a compound will acquaint another new property called photochromism along with liquid crystal because of the photo-isomerization of the -C=N linkage. Now, assuming such compounds also show the liquid crystalline property, then they will become multi-functional due to their photochromic property which might be taken …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 41–50 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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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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Enhancement of Fire Retardancy Properties of Plywood by Incorporating Silicate, Phosphate and Boron Compounds as Additives in PMUF Resin
Abstract: Wood is one of the supreme sustainable, naturally growing materials that consist principally of combustible organic carbon compounds. Since plywood are widely used now a day especially in buildings, furniture and cabinets. Since the demand of plywood with fire retardancy properties has been increasing over last years, the objective of this study is to improve the fire retardancy of Wood Panel Products by adding Tricresyl phosphate, Di-Sodiumocta Borate and Sodium …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Tensile, Flexural and Impact Properties of Luffa Cylindrica and Pineapple Reinforced Polymer Matrix hybrid Composite
Abstract: Composites are emerging as realistic substitutes to the metal alloys in many applications like automobiles, marine, aerospace applications, sports goods, etc. Fiber composites offer many benefits such as low specific gravity, tensile strength and modulus, comprehensive strength, better fatigue strength, etc. Owing to the low specific gravity, the strength weight ratio and modulus weight ratio of these composite materials are markedly superior to those of metallic materials. Composites also afford …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Syenthesis characterization and biological activities of Schiff base metal complexes of Zr (II) Ba(II), Cu(II), Sr(II) and Th (II) derived from sulfa pyridine
Abstract: Abstract : The Schiff base ligand was prepared by sulfapyridine with salicylaldehyde Zr(II), Ba(II), Co(II), Sr(II) and Th (II) complexes of above ligand was synthesized as well. The synthesized complexes have been characterized by powder XRD and SEM. The anti microbial activity of synthesized ligand ant its complexes have been tested for their antibacterial activity against bacterial species, such as Bacillus subtilis, staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas, aeruginosa, Enterobacter aerogenes, E-coli and …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on the Recording of Capillary-Filled Microfluidic Devices Fabricated by Polymeric Material
Abstract: In this present experimental work, total 52 individual PMMA microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique in a cleanroom laboratory. The selected working liquids are dyed water, dyed aqueous ethanol and dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol and are prepared in a materials-science laboratory. Fabricated microfluidic devices are tested by the prepared aqueous working liquids, and each capillary-filled device after the surface-driven microfluidic flow is …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–41 Read article
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Review On Carbon Reinforced Fiber Composites Using Banana Fiber as Reinforcement Material
Abstract: Composites play a vital role in the area of materials science and engineering as compared to conventional materials composite materials seems to be better than alloys /metals. Composites mean mixing of two different materials of various properties. Composites materials will work for more life no wear and tear problem less weight compared to metal/alloys. In this paper review is studied on carbon reinforced fiber composites using banana fiber as reinforcement …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–4 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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Comparative Experimental Measurement on the Fundamental Properties of Chemically Treated Natural Fibers
Abstract: Plant-derived natural fiber as a reinforcing component can play a prevalent role in the field of fiber reinforced polymer composite due to their obtainability, environmentally friendly, renewability, low- density, and low cost. Golden fiber (jute fiber)/coconut fiber can be a potential candidate to replace the synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composite. The influences of chemical treatments such as mercerization, sodium lauryl sulfate and a combination of mercerization and sodium lauryl sulfate …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Review of Composites formed of Thermoplastic as Organic Fibers
Abstract: Composites made of structural monomers gave rise to thermoplastic polymers (TMCs). Due to their usage of a thermoplastic matrix, these materials really aren't chemically reactive. TMCs may be remoulded without degrading when heated and become softer. They harden into the final shape when they cool. Thermoplastic materials bonded with plant fibers may one day be used to create impact- absorbing structure for renewable power. Its impact features of organic fiber-reinforced …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Effect of Castor Oil Based Multi-Functional Additive on the Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate
Abstract: The effect of castor oil based multifunctional additives on the properties of natural rubber vulcanizate was studied. The castor oil was extracted from castor seed via mechanical expression and characterized. The castor oil based Multifunctional Additive (MFA) was synthesized by reacting castor oil with Diethylamine at temperature of 80oC under constant stirring for one hour and further cooled in a water bath to terminate the reaction. The formulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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To Analyze and Study CNC Lathe in Turning Machining Parameters
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) consists an important class of design which have weight-efficient structural materials that are inspiring every field of engineering applications. There has been an increasing interest in composites containing low density and low-cost reinforcements. Among various discontinuously dispersed solids used, alumina is one of the most inexpensive and low-density reinforcement available in large quantities as solid waste by-product during combustion of coal in thermal power plants. Hence, …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Development of Solar Cooker using Mirror as Reflector
Abstract: This research paper will present the development and testing analysis in the design of Solar Cooker. The research project is developed using solar energy in cooking system, which is renewable and supports in preserving much of the non-renewable natural resources. In order to meet the demands of global population, many of the natural resources such as fossil fuels and woods are used abundantly causing deforestation, erosion and depletion of non-renewable …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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A Review on Software Simulation of Canola Fuel and Its Blending
Abstract: Incessant consumption of petroleum fills and their requests lead man to look for elective energizes. As of now, the world is profoundly reliant upon oil fills and this outcome in a significant channel of our unfamiliar trade recourses. Diesel motors are the most productive wellspring of force accessible today. Thus, they are utilized for business transportation, farming and modern force plants. The utilization of diesel is a few times higher …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article