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View article: Bone-mimicking TPMS gyroid design for osteoporotic fracture fixation: analysis of structural efficiency with simulation study on 316L stainless steel
Bone-mimicking TPMS gyroid design for osteoporotic fracture fixation: analysis of structural efficiency with simulation study on 316L stainless steel Open
Fracture fixation devices for load-bearing bones are typically made from stainless steel, titanium, or cobalt-chromium alloys, but their high stiffness can cause stress shielding with detrimental effect on bone density, reducing implant an…
View article: Advancements in Polymeric Piezoelectric Nanofiber for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Scoping Review
Advancements in Polymeric Piezoelectric Nanofiber for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Scoping Review Open
This scoping review systematically explores recent advancements in polymeric piezoelectric nanofiber membranes for energy harvesting applications, with particular focus on the potential of multilayered piezoelectric structures to enhance e…
View article: Experimental Design of a Novel Daylighting Louver System (DLS); Prototype Validation in Edinburgh Climate for Maximum Daylight Utilisation
Experimental Design of a Novel Daylighting Louver System (DLS); Prototype Validation in Edinburgh Climate for Maximum Daylight Utilisation Open
Achieving optimal daylighting in buildings necessitates complex and expensive control systems. This research addresses this challenge by proposing a simple and more practical solution: a parametric louver system based on rotating slats con…
View article: The Critical Role of Processing Sequence on the Mechanical Properties of Reactively Compatibilized PLA/PBAT Blends: Effect of Manufacturing Method
The Critical Role of Processing Sequence on the Mechanical Properties of Reactively Compatibilized PLA/PBAT Blends: Effect of Manufacturing Method Open
In this study, polylactic acid (PLA)/polybutylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate (PBAT)/Joncryl blends are prepared via film extrusion, compression molding, and injection molding to investigate the effects of processing sequence and compatibiliz…
View article: Multifaceted enhancement of piezoelectricity and optical fluorescence in electrospun PVDF-ceria nanocomposite
Multifaceted enhancement of piezoelectricity and optical fluorescence in electrospun PVDF-ceria nanocomposite Open
This study investigates the enhancement of piezoelectric and optical fluorescence properties in electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanocomposite membranes doped with cerium oxide (Ce3+) at varying weight percentages. An optical cha…
View article: Re-evaluating bioplastic blend wastes through mechanical recycling and chemical modification
Re-evaluating bioplastic blend wastes through mechanical recycling and chemical modification Open
The escalating environmental challenges posed by conventional plastics have amplified the importance of biodegradable polymers as sustainable alternatives. However, addressing their recyclability and reprocessing is critical to enhancing t…
View article: Multifaceted Enhancement of Piezoelectricity and Optical Fluorescence in Electrospun PVDF- ceria Nanocomposite
Multifaceted Enhancement of Piezoelectricity and Optical Fluorescence in Electrospun PVDF- ceria Nanocomposite Open
Piezoelectric nanocomposites have become increasingly popular in the field of energy harvesting systems. An investigation into PVDF electrospun nanocomposite membrane doped with varying weight percentages of Ce 3+ is presented. A blue shif…
View article: Optimizing DMF Utilization for Improved MXene Dispersions in Epoxy Nanocomposites
Optimizing DMF Utilization for Improved MXene Dispersions in Epoxy Nanocomposites Open
Dimethylformamide (DMF), a polar solvent, is commonly used for preparing graphene/epoxy nanocomposites. While previous research has commonly predominantly highlighted the improvement in physio-mechanical properties of these nanocomposites,…
View article: Revolutionising orthopaedic implants—a comprehensive review on metal 3D printing with materials, design strategies, manufacturing technologies, and post-process machining advancements
Revolutionising orthopaedic implants—a comprehensive review on metal 3D printing with materials, design strategies, manufacturing technologies, and post-process machining advancements Open
This paper conceptualises an understanding of advanced manufacturing methods to develop 3D-printed metallic orthopaedic implants, including a brief discussion on post-process machining. The significance of Metallic Additive Manufacturing (…
View article: Optimizing DMF Utilization for Improved MXene Dispersions in Epoxy Nanocomposites
Optimizing DMF Utilization for Improved MXene Dispersions in Epoxy Nanocomposites Open
Dimethylformamide (DMF), a polar solvent, is commonly used for preparing graphene/epoxy nanocomposites. While commonly previous research has predominantly highlighted the improvement in physio-mechanical properties of these nanocomposites,…
View article: Lead-Free NaNbO3-Based Ceramics for Electrostatic Energy Storage Capacitors
Lead-Free NaNbO3-Based Ceramics for Electrostatic Energy Storage Capacitors Open
The burgeoning significance of antiferroelectric (AFE) materials, particularly as viable candidates for electrostatic energy storage capacitors in power electronics, has sparked substantial interest. Among these, lead-free sodium niobate (…
View article: Parametric Study on PVDF Electrospun Nanofibers: Optical Characteristics, Piezoelectric Analysis, and Correlated Applications
Parametric Study on PVDF Electrospun Nanofibers: Optical Characteristics, Piezoelectric Analysis, and Correlated Applications Open
In this study, both the optical and piezoelectric properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) electrospun nanofibers were investigated at different needle-to-collector distances of the electrospinning process at constant applied high volt…
View article: Exploring advances in nanofiber-based face masks: a comprehensive review of mechanical, electrostatic, and antimicrobial functionality filtration for the removal of airborne particulate matter and pathogens
Exploring advances in nanofiber-based face masks: a comprehensive review of mechanical, electrostatic, and antimicrobial functionality filtration for the removal of airborne particulate matter and pathogens Open
The filtration of airborne particulate matter (PM) and aerosols utilizing nonwoven fibrous materials has received significant research concern due to the continuing global pandemics, especially the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19…
View article: Design for Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis of Fe-Mn Biodegradable Fracture Fixation Plate with Varying Porosity Levels
Design for Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis of Fe-Mn Biodegradable Fracture Fixation Plate with Varying Porosity Levels Open
Fracture fixation plates are osteosynthesis implants used to fix fractured bones in a human body. They are either left in the body or required to be removed after a bone healing period of 3–6 months. Recent trends focus on developing iron …
View article: Experimental investigation on thermomechanical properties and micro-machinability of carbon nanofibre reinforced epoxy nanocomposites
Experimental investigation on thermomechanical properties and micro-machinability of carbon nanofibre reinforced epoxy nanocomposites Open
A comprehensive experimental investigation on thermomechanical properties and micro-machinability of carbon nanofibre reinforced epoxy nanocomposites (EP/CNF) is presented in this study. The machinability indicators including cutting force…
View article: Flexible piezoelectric PVDF/TPU nanofibrous membranes produced by solution blow spinning
Flexible piezoelectric PVDF/TPU nanofibrous membranes produced by solution blow spinning Open
Poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) nanofibers have been applied in producing piezoelectric membranes for energy harvesting in wearable devices under strenuous service conditions due to its outstanding properties such as piezoelectricity, fl…
View article: Advances in Sustainable Nanocomposites
Advances in Sustainable Nanocomposites Open
Advances in Sustainable Nanocomposites is a newly opened Special Issue of Sustainability, that aims to publish original and review papers on the new scientific development of sustainable nanocomposite materials that are accelerated by zero…
View article: Electro-blown spinning: New insight into the effect of electric field and airflow hybridized forces on the production yield and characteristics of nanofiber membranes
Electro-blown spinning: New insight into the effect of electric field and airflow hybridized forces on the production yield and characteristics of nanofiber membranes Open
Electro-blown spinning (EBS) is an emergent hybridized nanofibers formation technology. Recently, there has been a great interest in introducing this novel method for producing sub-micron, and nanofibers into several applications. For the …
View article: Energy storage properties in Nd-doped AgNbTaO<sub>3</sub> lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics with Nb-site vacancies
Energy storage properties in Nd-doped AgNbTaO<sub>3</sub> lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics with Nb-site vacancies Open
It is crucial to discover lead-free materials with ultrahigh recoverable energy density ([Formula: see text][Formula: see text]) that can be employed in future pulse power capacitors. In this work, a high [Formula: see text][Formula: see t…
View article: Preparation of elastomeric nanocomposites using nanocellulose and recycled alum sludge for flexible dielectric materials
Preparation of elastomeric nanocomposites using nanocellulose and recycled alum sludge for flexible dielectric materials Open
Flexible dielectric materials with environmental-friendly, low-cost and high-energy density characteristics are in increasing demand as the world steps into the new Industrial 4.0 era. In this work, an elastomeric nanocomposite was develop…
View article: Finite element modelling of micromachining process for epoxy/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites
Finite element modelling of micromachining process for epoxy/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites Open
Polymer-based composite materials reinforced with graphene derivatives have attracted increasing attention from academia and industry, but our understanding of the cutting mechanism of these new materials is incomplete. This paper develops…
View article: Investigation of control algorithm for long-stroke fast tool servo system
Investigation of control algorithm for long-stroke fast tool servo system Open
Fast tool servo (FTS) is an efficient and reliable method in precision machining for fabricating freeform surfaces or microarrays with sub-micrometric form accuracy. In this paper, a Lorentz force FTS is designed where the voice coil motor…
View article: Response surface method for optimisation of SLA processing parameters
Response surface method for optimisation of SLA processing parameters Open
In the current study, response surface method (RSM) was applied to correlate stereolithography (SLA) process parameters such as layer thickness, hatch overcure, and part orientation to SLA part characteristics such as density, surface fini…
View article: Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites
Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites Open
Polymer matrix composites reinforced with graphene derivatives are receiving increasing attention in academia and industry. For future applications, however, the machinability of these materials needs to be understood. This study introduce…